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I will, d.v., follow this post with a less specific one on the Consequences of Doing Nothing; for now, it will suffice to say that in the ongoing saga that is Church Capri, one theme keeps rising to the surface: it's a council matter, and they have to keep everything confidential, therefore I shouldn't ask for an explanation or proof of what happened. This is what I will call 'Playing the Confidentiality Card'.
What the leadership does at Capri is, in theory, dictated by the church order of her denomination. There is in fact mention made of the council members' responsibility to hold at least something[s] 'in confidence'. Let's look at this subordinate clause in its context and see whether the excuse printed on the Confidentiality Card can walk or not, much less hold water. The excerpts below are from the forms cited as they appear in the text available online, at the denominational website.
1. The clause in the ordination form is vague–defining it may be difficult. It runs thus:
'They must provide true preaching and teaching, regular celebration of the sacraments, and faithful counsel and discipline while keeping in confidence those matters entrusted to them.'
The immediate context would seem to indicate that confidential matters are linked to the duties of counseling and church discipline. In the case of Capri, a confidential counseling matter might be, for example, a parishioner coming to an elder with an issue. We know that last year some people came to at least one elder with complaints against the pastor. That should have been kept in confidence unless the parishioner chose otherwise. Yet the elder had an obligation to 'counsel' as well. If the complaint was, let's say, about the pastor's preaching, the elder's primary responsibility would be to advise the parishioner to go to the pastor with his issues, as stipulated in, among other passages, Matthew 18, and the pastor should hear him. In addition, it would be incumbent on the elder to point out, if it is the case, that the pastor's preaching was biblical, and that therefore, for example, there were no grounds for making demands that the pastor change based on the parishioner's complaint. However, the first point stands: regardless if the nature of the complaint, the elder should counsel the person to go to the pastor and discuss the issue with him face-to-face. The pastor would then also be obligated to keep such a discussion confidential.
In the case of discipline, there were a few instances in the past few years where people probably ought to have been disciplined, but weren't—it's hard to know, at least in Capri, what confidentiality looks like, practically, in such situations. Discipline just doesn't happen there.
But in looking at the specific case of the termination of Pastor Templar, the List and the meeting at which Pastor T. read his response to it were not treated as confidential by the council itself. The congregation heard about the List after it was given to the pastor, and after the meeting, the council gave its own summary of the response and their reaction to it after the morning service on 1 November; furthermore, arguably defamatory excerpts from the Article 17 were read aloud to the congregation at the congregational meeting. By the council's own precedent, the event and the text of the List and Pastor T's response are not confidential; rather, they have been trotted out, in written bits or verbal representations, as justification for the termination, but no one in the congregation has had access to the documents for context, and to verify whether they conform to the verbal claims made about them.
2. Even if the clause were interpreted as applying to a wide range of issues and situations, it could be argued that it wouldn't apply to an event or document that precipitated the [unbiblical] firing of a minister. On the one hand, if wrongdoing by the council were suspected, the documentation ought to be published, to dispel or confirm the suspicion, and either clear the pastor or the council of wrongdoing, because a congregation can't really move forward in faith if it is isn't certain that its leadership has acted in accordance with the Law of God and in a manner worthy of the name of Christ. As it has been alleged, by more parties than simply the pastor in question, that this was WRONG, there should be an investigation, and the alleged cause for his dismissal (the List, and his reply to it) should be examined, and likely the background to the List as well (what precipitated it, why it is in the order it is, why it includes such a variety of issues, why it wasn't written up in advance, what were the biblical justifications for certain items, whether it was from the beginning a 'package deal', whether it was made clear to the Pastor that his job was dependent on him accepting the List wholesale with no discussion, etc.). On the other hand, if he were being fired for a serious moral lapse or gross sin, like sexual harassment or embezzling, it could be argued that it is incumbent on the council to make the reason public, even calling upon the civil authorities to press charges.
3. Because the council is elected and confirmed by their congregation, the congregation is obligated to hold the leadership accountable in terms of both its teaching and actions against the standards provided by scripture and the tradition of the church (following the example of the Bereans). In the following passage from the Covenant for Office Bearers, the council is bound to give a thorough explanation to the church if it takes issue with any statements in the confessions:
'Should we come to believe that a teaching in the confessional documents is not the teaching of God's Word, we will communicate our views to the church, according to the procedures prescribed by the Church Order and its supplements. If the church asks, we will give a full explanation of our views. Further, we promise to submit to the church's judgment and authority.'
The council is answerable to the church even in terms of its stance on doctrinal matters. As such, the congregation, on some issues, has a certain 'right to know' what goes on in the consistory room (e.g., the budget is published. Why?). The council is to be made up of the spiritual caretakers of the church; elders should be able faithfully to teach the Bible, and both elders and deacons should live lives characterized by exemplary Christian service and righteousness. If they have in fact sinned, especially as a group, in effect having brought reproach on Christ's name and on their local body by abuse of their position, the circumstances should be made known to the congregation in order that they may judge whether discipline is necessary. It is also incumbent on the congregation itself to maintain its own purity and standing before God, and to honor Him and the Truth by diligently seeking it out.
4. The form for ordination includes many other binding or prescriptive clauses. It is difficult to grant credibility to the selective enforcement (or hiding behind, depending on point of view) of one clause when so many others have been ignored and/or broken. Some examples follow.
In the Form for Ordination, the office of elder is described thus (emphasis mine):
'Elders are thus responsible for the spiritual well-being of God's people. They must provide true preaching and teaching, regular celebration of the sacraments, and faithful counsel and discipline while keeping in confidence those matters entrusted to them. And they must promote fellowship and hospitality among believers (I bolded this because on the List such duties were made the responsibility of the pastor alone [?!]), ensure good order in the church, and stimulate witness to all people.'
A little further down, the deacons are charged with, among other things, the securing of justice:
'In Christ's name the deacons relieve victims of injustice. By this they show that Christians live by the Spirit of the kingdom, fervently desiring to give life the shape of things to come.'
The following is in the charge to the elders:
'Be a friend and Christlike example to children. Give clear and cheerful guidance to young people.'
And this:
'Be wise counselors who support and strengthen the pastor.'
And this:
'Be compassionate, yet firm and consistent in rebuke and discipline.'
'Know the Scriptures, which are "useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness" (2 Tim. 3:16).'
From the vows:
'Do you subscribe to the doctrinal standards of this church, rejecting all teaching which contradicts them?'
'Do you promise to do the work of your offices faithfully, in a way worthy of your calling and in submission to the government and discipline of the church?'
5. It was observed in the midst of the situation that confidentiality of emails between even pastors was not being respected; when pastors who were passing around emails were confronted on this issue, they either would not admit to doing so, or outright refused to maintain confidentiality. One party concluded that it never had been reasonable to expect matters to be kept confidential, given the attitudes of people involved. It is my belief that the confidentiality card being played at this stage serves only to protect the suspected guilty.
I can be cynical in this regard, since, per the termination agreement, Pastor Templar is bound by a gag order, which, if not obeyed, could cost him his severance. The council is also bound not to speak disparagingly of Pastor T., and of course it would be safer to say nothing about the situation at all, but as stories continue to circulate, proliferate and mutate, it can be reasonably assumed that certain council members do not feel themselves bound by discretion. One council member's wife actually took it upon herself to read a letter addressed to the council only, and even to send me a reply. I will resist offering extensive comment on this.
Indeed, such lack of consideration for propriety is to be expected; the termination agreement also specified that any statement put out to the congregation was to be mutually constructed and agreed upon by both the council and Pastor Templar. One was written and posted to all the congregation, Templar excepted, without his even having been given notice that the council had been working on it. He may not have learned about it until long after, if a former member had not informed him, and had some of the letters not been returned to the church undelivered due to invalid addresses!
6. Finally and briefly, the 'business' of council meetings is 'open,' just as the church budget is published, just as the pastor's salary is published. And, the written grounds for firing someone should be as accessible as the grounds for hiring them: the whole congregation can hear a candidate preach, meet him, discuss him, then deliberate and vote whether to call him in a congregational meeting called for the purpose. How can it be that to fire the same man, none of the process or the decision is 'accessible' to the church as a whole?


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I worked with Harry Hartzler for 10 years in Harrisonville Missouri we were joined at the hip. We had hunting and fishing and work in common but most of all Jesus. Though our place of employment moved away we kept in close contact. Harry and His wife Marry did out reach mission trips to Mexico I did out reaches to Uganda. We would visit and I watched His children move from diapers to college. Several years ago Bethany the oldest Hartzler girl called a meeting with me and three of Her friends Amy, Rachel, and Stacie who wanted to spend their summer in Uganda.
I set them up with contacts but argued with them for an hour that the whole summer was to long and what they would see would rock their world and they would need time to debrief for their return into American culture. We came to an agreement after they fought well and they did it for the biggest part of the summer. Not just did it but did it well. I truly believe that the Lord has raised them up for such a time as this. Below you can read an article written about two of the four. In December Stacie, Bethany and myself returned to Uganda and helped start an orphange with Richard Kaaya in Entebbe. We have recently applied for our 501c3 papers as we trust the Lord is leading as people are coming out of the woodwork to help. Lord have your way.
Story of our trip
Adoption from Uganda
Categories: Country Specifics – Adoption
All eight children involved in this adoption story now live in the Kansas City area.
The article also goes in to some of the issues involved with adopting older children from different cultures, such as language and cultural differences, and the struggle for these kids to adapt to American life.
The blessings of international adoption are also made clear in this story, as the children involved were living in very destitute conditions without any family or love, and are now thriving with the love and care of their new adoptive families.
The U.S. Department of State International Adoption Uganda web page states that:
Ugandan law places restrictions on the ability of foreign citizens to adopt Ugandan children. The Children's Act states that a foreign citizen may, in exceptional circumstances, adopt a Ugandan child, if the foreigner has resided in Uganda for at least three years and if the foreigner has also fostered the child for 36 months. However, High Court judges have made some exceptions to these three-year residency and fostering requirements on a case-by-case basis if it was deemed in the best interests of the child.Ugandan High Court judges have also exercised discretion in approving legal guardianship decrees (which may permit the child to emigrate for full and final adoption abroad) in certain cases where the prospective adoptive parents were unable to meet the requirements for adoption in Uganda.
__________________________________________________________________ Adoptions have happened because these girls are both hard headed and soft hearted and of cource God moved big time. I stole the article below from their web page since they have stolen my heart. I am so proud of them.You also will see that not only my friends the Hartzlers have adopted from Uganda but my great friends the Higgins. Their web page http://our4wishes.com/Heart%20for%20Uganda/About%20Us.htmlKATO SHON AND WASSWA ZIONThe Hartzler's added two new faces to their family and say the boys have "fit right in." Shon Kato and Zion Wasswa, 10 year old twins, have been in the United States since October and instantly felt at home. The boys have experienced things they only dreamed of in Africa. Everyday they get to experience the joy of having a loving family. With two brothers, three sisters and an active mom and dad, the twins never feel lonelyKato Shon and Wasswa Zion will never forget Uganda or their many friends in Uganda and want to help the orphans in Africa when they are older. They know that they can not do a lot right now, but beg every one of you to "help bring our friends home to America".They love telling stories of going to Kampala in the taxis with Fyzel and kahluna to play soccer and of Tony asking for his friends in America and Rachel telling the older kids that she is coming to America to eat pizza. The twins will be waiting at the airport when the four kids come home and are already talking about helping them adjust to the American way of life.SALVATION JOSEPHWhen Salvation was told he was coming to America, it was too good to be true. He did not believe God could love him so much. When the process was going slow, he continually begged God to get him home with his family in America. He knew America would be great but never could have imagined himself doing what he is doing now.Salvation is currently in the 7th grade along with his sister Molly. He is learning subjects he would never have had the chance of learning while in Uganda. He tried a class in Spanish, but it was confusing his English so he transferred out and decided he should concentrate on his English for now.Salvation will never forget the orphans in Uganda and plans on returning there as soon as he is done with school to start an orphanage with his older sister, MacKenzie, 18. If it is God's will, he would also like to start an orphanage in China and South America and any other country he can. He knows what it is like to grow up in harsh conditions with out a family and wants to be that family for many.

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We ain't going anywhere. Neither are they.
"Who is 'we' and 'they' in those statements?" you might be asking.
Well, "we" is whoever we are and "they" is whoever they are. "We" is those who are like we are and "they" is those who are different than we are. "We" refers to our kind and "they" to their kind.
I would tell you to fill in the blanks in the sentence "We are ___________ and they are __________ ," but your attitudes, thoughts, opinions, words, and actions indicate that you already have. And how you fill in the blanks depends on the answers to lots of questions, like: (1) Who's your mama and daddy? (2) Where do you hail from? (3) Where've you been? (4) What'd you learn in school and in what schools did you learn it? (5) Do you only know and talk to your kind or do you know and talk to other kinds? (6) Where do you get your news? (7) How much do you read and what do you read? (8) How have you experienced life? (9) How aware are you that other people haven't had the same life experiences as you? (10) How willing are you to expand your knowledge and worldview while simultaneously acknowledging that no matter how much you know, it's a very small fraction of all there is to know?
People who would answer those questions differently than you do would fill in the blanks differently than you would. And there are lots more people who are different than you who are like you.
Like I said, we aren't going anywhere and neither are they. Some of us and some of them think that's not the case, but they're wrong. Some of us think we can eradicate them and some of them think they can eradicate us, but we and they are wrong, because there's no way to do that without destroying us all. Some of us think we can carve out an enclave made up of people like we are and some of them think they can carve out an enclave made up of people like they are, but we and they are wrong, because there's no way to do that without destroying ourselves or themselves. Some of us and some of them think the world would be a better place if everyone was like we or they are, but we and they are wrong, because, people being people, it wouldn't stay that way for long—and life would be incredibly boring if it did.
The great theologian Sly Stone summed up what I'm trying to say way back in 1969 when he sang, "We got to live together." That's not easy. In fact, it may be much more difficult than trying to stay apart or to beat each other into submission. It'll take people of good will from all places and all persuasions committing themselves to peace and progress with the same fervor that radicals do to conflict and regress.
It'll require the vast majority of us coming to think in terms of "all" rather than "us" and 'them."
And I mean "all," not "all us" and "all y'all."


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Sunday, October 11, 2009
Ecoli - Judas Cradle
First real 7" from Ecoli. San Francisco's noisy, deranged, hardcore band. Released on Stress Domain records; also put out the vinyl for Ecoli's demo a few years ago. Think Void, Koro, and ripping early 80s USHC plus the wackiness of the Meat Puppets. This is one of the best and most ingenious things I've heard this year. Members of Nightstick Justice, Warkrime, Migrane, and more. Sold out for the most part. Check Grave Mistake for final copies. Upcoming cassette on Drone Errant. Enjoy.
download here.
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- kris138 said...
this is great
- January 1, 2010 at 6:09 AM
Just got my copy this evening(jan of 2011).
This kills!!!!!
- January 27, 2011 at 6:39 PM
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Benghazi, more than the IRS/James Rosen/AP Scandals, will be the final veil removed from Obama's daffy diplomacy and defense deconstruction. Samantha Power's name will of necessity surface, as she has been the Obama's puppetrix and Third World sponsored dominatrix in all matters Islam from Cairo Giveaways, to Hamas Flotilla regattae, to Pan Libyan adventureisms.
On Memorial Day 2013 President Obama spoke at the National Holocaust Museum - most fitting. President Obama sullied the day with his announcement that Samantha Power is out of the White House and appointed to a new executive fiat creation -
WASHINGTON---The Obama White House issued new measures on Friday to prevent genocides and mass atrocities, creating an "Atrocities Prevention Board" in the wake of the failure of the "Never Again" vow taken following the German Holocaust to stop the murders of entire populations. . . . The Obama White House efforts to address genocide is headed by Samantha Power, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Multilateral Affairs and Human Rights. Power won a Pulitizer Prize for her book, "A Problem from Hell: America and the Age of Genocide"and worked briefly for President Obama when he was a U.S. senator from Illinois.
Professor Power belongs to the OxFam breed of antisemites - college degree'd Brits and Irish poser - OXFAM wannabees who support Pan- Palestinian (read HAMAS) Victimhood no matter what the evidence proves otherwise and a fashionably Left ( read CPI) point view calling for the anihilation of the only Democracy in the Middle East - Israel. Israelis are Zionists and Zionist are Nazis and Nazis created the Holocaust, doncha neeewww. Quite.
American Progressives ( read mildly educated elites) are mad to take contemptuous slaps and condescension for such OXFAM worthies as Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland, Archbishop Tutu the most reliable old Red in purple, and of course the lads of Coldplay. OXFAM and Amnesty International were hijacked at about the same time in 1970's. Both demand a global. . .International . . .acceptance of principles and purposes -lock step.
OXFam's Purpise # 2. gives me the willies -"The purpose of Oxfam is to help create lasting solutions. . . ( Final Solution, n'est pas?).
Professor Power is a bold critic of American history, policy, defense and culture. Professor Power is Bill Ayers on Zoloft.
If you are OK with the White House and State Department's handling of the Benghazi slaughter, Samantha Power makes sense as the Obama Genocide Czarina.
How about Louis Farrakhan as national spokesman for America's Other White Meat?


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Kat Duncan here. After we learn to read, we read to learn. Stories can teach us about how to handle just about any situation in life. For example, ever have that nagging feeling that your co-workers are manipulating you?
In Fifty-eight Faces Caroline Simmons was at wits end. As if being tormented by Evan Quinn over losing her family's blue diamond wasn't enough, she had to put up with nosy, creepy Rolf Bauer:
"So, what's this about? There's a big announcement planned, eh?"
"You don't know how big."
"Finally. I'm just glad that a donor has come forward to rescue the hospital."
"I don't think the word donor is an entirely accurate description."
Caroline squeezed her hands into fists. God how she hated his teasing. Ever since Rolf Bauer had joined the hospital two years ago, he'd dogged her. Flirting when he could, dangling information when he couldn't. He'd asked her out on innumerable dates. He was handsome and athletic-looking. But starched clothes, spit-polished shoes, and a shaved head were not her style. She stopped at the ornate door and gave him a once over, lingering on his impish grin.
"You know something, don't you? What happened? Did the board make a decision already?"
"I should hope the CFO should hear financial rumors before the Chief of Surgery does."
"Okay, I'll bite. Fess up."
"Let's just say we are about to scratch the first three letters from 'Not For Profit' in the description
of Wilton Children's Hospital."
She swallowed and tried to regulate her breathing. "What do you mean?" she asked, looking up at him.
"Ask the donor yourself." He smirked as he pulled open the door, holding it for her to enter
ahead of him. "You won't even need an introduction."
The familiar mahogany table stretched before her. Around it sat the usual senior staff and board members. Except for one—who should have been at the head—her father. Instead, a new man stood in her father's place. Blond head facing away from her, he aimed a laser pointer at a slide beamed onto the wall. He stopped mid-sentence and turned. A smile of victory grew across his face.
"Evan Quinn…" she mouthed in disbelief.
Caroline and Evan have their own way of dealing with Rolf. What's your best way to deal with nosy co-workers?


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THE new Irish Water Company is to create up to 32 jobs in Donegal Town Minister of State Dinny McGinley announced today.
The Donegal Town office will be one of eight regional centres to be established to support the provision of water and wastewater services. They will oversee regional work associated with operations, asset management and certain capital projects.
"It is estimated that up to a maximum of 32 jobs will be created in the centre drawn from the local authority, the Department of the Environment, Community & Local Government, Bord Gáis and open recruitment.
"Not alone is it important to have such a centre located in Donegal ensuring Irish Water are working closely with the Donegal local authorities and it's residents, but the creation of the extra jobs will contribute greatly to the local economy," he added.


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'How much is this worth?'
Portland resident Natalie Linn got her start as an expert basket appraiser 46 years ago when she was ripped off.
The California transplant was only trying to make her new Portland home cozier when she wandered into an antique shop, where she laid eyes upon a beautiful basket, advertised as an original Native American handmade basket at a steal: only five bucks.
Her gut knew something was off, though. She found out from another collector that Native American women didn't, in fact, make it — it was just a common raffia-style basket.
"I didn't know anything about baskets then. I was so mad that I had been taken," Linn says.
Many years later, Linn has appraised baskets worth tens of thousands of dollars on the famous "Antiques Roadshow" program, which is making its way to Portland for the first time since 2004. It was held here only once prior to that, in 1998. It will take place Saturday, Aug. 12, at the Oregon Convention Center, 777 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard — although tickets for the event have "sold out" (they're actually free). The Portland taping won't air until sometime in 2018. The show, the most-watched PBS series and based out of Boston, airs regularly at 8 p.m. Mondays on Oregon Public Broadcasting.
A whopping 23,300 people applied for tickets to the Portland leg of the six-city tour, with a lucky pool of 6,000 who were selected at random. Portland had the most people apply for tickets out of any other city for the show's 22nd season (the all-time record belongs to Cleveland, where 35,000 people once signed up for tickets to the show).
Of the 6,000-person pool, show organizers expect to see around 5,000 people who can bring up to two items each, keeping appraisers busy for hours, eventually culminating in three one-hour episodes of the curiously hypnotic program. It also will repurpose unused footage for its sister show: "Junk in the Trunk."
So what can folks expect?
What's fun about "Antiques Roadshow" is that expectations often go out the window. Your great-grandma's old lamp could be worth thousands, or to the frustration of some, nothing at all.
During the 1998 visit to Portland, someone brought in a "Gone with the Wind" script that appraised for between $30,000-$50,000, as well as a few Mark Twain books between $35,000-$50,000.
In season 9, in 2004, an 1814 Lewis and Clark map was appraised for $45,000 retail.
Appraisals are conducted in three different contexts: auction, retail or insurance.
"When the maker is known, it does unbelievable things. It's like finding a painting, and finding out that it's a Picasso. The more you know about it, the more valuable it can become — especially if it's beautiful."
— Natalie Linn, Portland-based appraiser
"Antiques are a tricky business," says the show's producer, Marsha Bemko. "Sometimes the auction price can be half of the retail price — and sometimes it can be the same."
And, although everything will be appraised, not everything will get on TV.
Producers like Bemko are looking for the good stories of how people acquired special items.
Linn recalled one instance during a stop at "a city in the south" of what not to do.
"This woman comes in, you could see she tried to be dressed to the nines," Linn says. The woman was holding "this outstanding basket that I would've traded one of my children for. It was truly outstanding."
It was an apache olla, which is like a big woven vase.
"I thought to myself, 'Oh my god, here comes at least a $175,000 piece,'" Linn says. She proceeded to ask the woman basic questions — what she knew about it and how long she's owned it.
"Before I asked the second question, she reaches into her purse and takes out notes. That was a giveaway," Linn says. "If they know, they don't have to go into their purse and get notes."
It turned out that the piece had come from a dealer who wanted to get it on television, which helps boost the item's worth.
"That's a no-no," Linn says. "You have to own the piece."
The thing that highly valued items have in common is simple: They're rare. And, knowing the original artist helps.
"When the maker is known, it does unbelievable things," Linn says. "It's like finding a painting, and finding out that it's a Picasso. The more you know about it, the more valuable it can become — especially if it's beautiful."
Bemko adds that it's an opportunity to get questions answered that folks can't just find on the internet.
"What you need us for are the things you aren't sure about, and you can't really find it online. Our appraisers love that. You're coming into a room of geeks who love stuff," Bemko says. "You can try to stump them, but it won't be easy."
Certainly not easy for experts like Linn, who returned that incorrectly advertised basket 46 years ago.
"I took it back to the antique shop I bought it at, and they gave me my $5 back," Linn says. "And many years later, someone brought it to me to appraise. The same damn basket."


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From the Associated Press:
Alaskans could pay some of the highest premiums in the country under the new health insurance exchanges.
Figures released Wednesday by the U.S. Health and Human Services Department show the average individual premium for a benchmark policy known as the "second-lowest-cost silver" plan is $474. Of the 48 states analyzed, only Wyoming is higher in that category, at $516.
... Insurance exchanges are scheduled to go live Oct. 1. Alaska elected to have the feds set up the exchange, rather than the state taking the lead.
Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Moda Health have announced plans to offer plans on Alaska's exchange.
High prices.
Limited choices.
If you're one who voted for those who enacted this monstrosity, I hope you're happy. Much good may it do you as it destroys what has been, up until now, the best system in the world.
p.s. You'll note I never claimed that the existing system has been perfect - far from it - but it's still better than what anyone else had.
And NO ONE was without medical care. Everyone and their brother knew that if you were sick, you could go to any emergency room anywhere, and receive treatment.
That's an inconvenient fact that politicians and their willing accomplices in the media neglected to mention. They tried to scare us with claims that "millions of Americans are without coverage." That's a half-truth.
True: those millions had little or no insurance. But the lie implies that if you don't have insurance, you couldn't get treatment.
That's the big lie upon which the entire governmental takeover of one-sixth of our economy is based.


text: Austin Peay Earns Spot in NCAA Field Also, Belmont will dance for third year in a row after A. Sun win By Mitch Pritchard, Newser User Posted Mar 8, 2008 10:47 PM CST 0 comments Comments Austin Peay guard Derek Wright (20) drives past Tennessee State forward Jerrell Houston (3) in the second half of the Ohio Valley Conference men's basketball tournament championship game Saturday, March... (Associated Press) View 3 more images (Newser) – Austin Peay is heading to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2003 after an 82-64 win over Tennessee State in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament final today, reports the Associated Press. Todd Babington led the way for the Governors (24-10) with 24 points. Austin Peay is headed to its sixth tournament. In other conference tourney action: Belmont will go to its third straight Big Dance after a 79-61 win over Jacksonville in the Atlantic Sun conference championship. Shane Dansby led the Bruins (25-8) with 16 points, and Justin Hare and Matthew Dotson both added 14. The Bruins, who rank fourth in the country in 3-pointers, hit 13 against the Dolphins. View 3 more images


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Originally posted by 1Angrylightbulb
Personally I don't see any government spending the money on hundreds of thousands of plastic coffins when the world has already proved mass graves work just fine for getting rid of the dead. Plus if there was a biological attack I think it would be better to burn the bodies, and why would they put them in a plastic container first just to then set it on fire.
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youre opening up one big can of worms with this one. Its all to do with Rex 84.
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OMG!!! The drawing in that patent document looks just like the containers. OMG!!!
Opelika - Military compound either in or very near town.
Aliceville - WWII German POW camp - capacity 15,000
Ft. McClellan (Anniston) - Opposite side of town from Army Depot;
Maxwell AFB (Montgomery) - Civilian prison camp established under Operation Garden Plot, currently operating with support staff and small inmate population.
Talladega - Federal prison "satellite" camp.
Wilderness - East of Anchorage. No roads, Air & Railroad access only. Estimated capacity of 500,000 Elmendorf AFB - Northeast area of Anchorage - far end of base. Garden Plot facility.
Eielson AFB - Southeast of Fairbanks. Operation Garden Plot facility.
Ft. Wainwright - East of Fairbanks
Ft. Huachuca - 20 miles from Mexican border, 30 miles from Nogales Rex '84 facility.
Pinal County - on the Gila River - WWII Japanese detention camp. May be renovated.
Yuma County - Colorado River - Site of former Japanese detention camp (near proving grounds). This site was completely removed in 1990 according to some reports.
Phoenix - Federal Prison Satellite Camp. Main federal facility expanded.
Florence - WWII prison camp NOW RENOVATED, OPERATIONAL with staff & 400 prisoners, operational capacity of 3,500.
Wickenburg - Airport is ready for conversion; total capacity unknown. Davis-Monthan AFB (Tucson) - Fully staffed and presently holding prisoners!!
Sedona - site of possible UN base.
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This looks similar to the containers. It is a us patent for cremation containers for corpses. It is made of polymers and is for ease of transportation of bodies.
Probably not anything but you never know.
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December 18, 2012
I am sending you my new apprentice, Darth Holder
He will... take care of you...
A while ago, The Daily Caller reported that, as a student at Columbia University, Eric Holder participated in an armed takeover of the Universitys former ROTC office. John wrote about this at the time, but I want to expand.*I will create a Grand Gun Control Law of the Republic in order to counter the increasing threats of the separatists.
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The information that the occupiers were armed comes from a deleted Web page of the Black Students Organization (BSO) at Columbia, a successor group to the SAAS. It states: In 1970, a group of armed black students seized the abandoned ROTC office on the first floor of Hartley Hall. If this account is correct, then Holder either has forgotten about the arms, pretends there were no arms, or means that the occupation was peaceful in the sense that no one was shot.


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If you do a lot of compiles (Gentoo Users ... take note!) then DistCC is just what the doctor ordered.
The Documentation is pretty good, and the results are great.
I have a Gentoo install on a PIII 800, 768mb RAM machine ... I distributed the compiles across 3 other machines (P4 2.0 ghz winXP, 1gb RAM...Dual P4 2.4 ghz debian, 1gb RAM...Dual PIII 1.0 ghz Win2KServer, 1.5GB RAM).
I did a compile test of the 2.4.22 gentoo-test-sources kernel (Make dep, make clean, make bzImage). I went from 15 Minutes 31 Seconds to 2 Minutes and 48 seconds!
Installation is straight forward. In debian, apt-get distcc gets you the latest version. In gentoo, emerge distcc.
This is an awesome utility....
Here is a How-to and another one for gentoo users.
Another great feature is that you can install Cygwin on windows and then install disctcc and use windows machines to help compile your Linux code! (2 of my distcc machines are Windows based).
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I'm running Debian Woody, and it doesn't appear to be a package called 'distcc' in the archive, is there a non-official apt source for woody?
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You all know that I am addicted to anything fur and leather. And so this specific ensemble I consider as my second skin! The tan skirt is another brilliant addition to my ever growing collection. Also sporting my new fave lambskin bag, pointy bloody boots, hairy jacket and a clash of mother of pearl accessory here. Thanks to gloomy weather and to this amazing forest shoot, I got you a surprise!
Wearing a thrifted leather dress worn as a top, thrifted leather skirt, Don fur jacket, Mango satin boots, Aranaz mother of pearl necklace, Chanel mini bag and Fendi sunglasses. See, I told you I'm already sticking to timeless pieces more! Oh, I also thank dear sister Vi (fresh from Dubai) for these haunting shots!
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but essentially it's a solitary, contemplative sport. People are left alone with themselves in beautiful surroundings to try to accomplish something that seems to have genuine value John Gierach
When I passed the Y Pool parking lot at 6:10 am there were a dozen vehicles there already. Tee times start early at the Y!! And from what I've heard there are a lot of fish above Route 9 and NOT a lot below Route 9. The ONE car there at 6:15 is testimony to that. The big, fat stocking on July 1 that we saw last year and the year before that and the year before that is not the case this year. It is slim pickings and a lot of empty water. For me it's PERFECT!!!!!!!!! (I'll tell you of a place where the rainbows are. Just stay calm)
I skipped the usually places and headed down to Cady Lane. I love this spot! Brookies, browns and bows are in the offering but it's the brookies that drive me there. The brookies are BIGGER this year. This morning I got deep into the double digits with a number of 8 to 10 inch fish and a beauty that hit the foot long mark. The 3 inch freshmen stayed off the hook although I could see them on the edges of the weeds. Where else in southern New England could you have this crazy treasure?
The brown came out of nowhere and grabbed the size 18 soft hackle, placed its 14 inch body against the current and then shook the hook. Fair enough because I saw him rise up from the bottom and felt the resistance for an instant. A lost fish but a good experience!!
I was down at Cady for three hours on a Summer holiday and NEVER saw or heard another angler. The only sounds were the riffles from upstream, summer morning birdsong (much subdued from spring) and some cattle mooing in the distance. Cady is a good place to reset the clock. I've been running full bore over the last three months with guiding and the "day job" and I needed CALM. I got it. (BTW, I'll have an word on that day job in a week or so)
Now, where are the freshly stocked trout below Route 9????? Local fish hawk Jim found them and he found them to the tune of 6 bows and 2 brookies (all good fish) on dries in a 2 hour span. If I found them I'd tell you where but he told me so I will not. I visited the place at the end of the morning, caught one bow and saw others. Hint: Explore!!!!!
Steak and ribs rubbed in pepper and salt going on the coals in an hour. Have a Happy July 4th!!!
P.S. A reader found a rod IN the Millers (???) If it's your rod then just go to the comments and look for Anonymous and his email address.


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Back at the hospital, and still in the past, Lucy's mother asked her about the famous people in the magazine. She had no idea who any of them were. She ended up recognizing someone, the daughter of someone Lucy's father once knew. Lucy was surprised and offended that it was the first time her mother had mentioned her father. They both admired the woman, because she had an expression that showed she had seen things in the world.
Chapter 19
Lucy thinks back to a time after she was out of the hospital. Her husband had been getting close to the woman that was watching their children. This upset Lucy, and she felt humiliated. Lucy ended up running into the professor she was in a relationship with. Because she was distressed, she was dressed in a very thrown together way. She...
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Not only did BSD reader Chris return the clarion call and submit an actual drawing to this month's Dick Portrait Contest, he didn't stop there. In addition to his piece "Brothers", Chris sent in four incredible portraits of moi: haplessly drinking an orange Fanta, getting a BJ from Johnny Rapid, stoically standing boner in hand, and subtly unbuttoning my dress-shirt sans pants.
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Motorola released the first-generation Moto E in May last year and it ended being the most successful entry-level handset in India. It was a revolutionary device, thanks to its performance, simple design, and most importantly, a budget price of Rs. 6,999.
Now, Motorola is once again making noise with the second-generation Moto E, which went on sale in India just a short while ago. Well we knew it was coming, and now here it is the revamped version of the Moto E, with a slightly larger display, a quad-core processor and much more.
The Moto E (Gen 2) is an upgrade to the original Moto E. It adds a few improvements without upping the retail price. Although the new Moto E comes with a bigger screen and improved processor, this one device from Motorola has unfortunately failed to live up to our expectations.
GizBot went hands-on with the Motorola Moto E (Gen 2) at the recently held event in Delhi. Here are our first impressions
Motorola Moto E (Gen 2) First Look: Form Factor, Design, Display and Operating System
The original version of the Moto E was praised for its fantastic design, and the same can be said about the new Moto E. The Moto E (Gen 2) has a large screen, but still compact enough to be manageable. It's comfortable to hold, doesn't feel slippery at all - an accusation we could level at the Xiaomi Redmi 1S.
The curved, smooth rear back feels really good in your hand. We loved the idea of having an interchangeable back covers as it offered a way to customise the device in a more personal manner. The sheer thinness of the device makes it pretty comfortable to hold, too. It's a fairly heavy handset at 145 grams, which is slightly heftier than we originally thought. But that's O.K.
It's nice to see a bigger 4.5-inch qHD screen but it's a shame the screen resolution didn't make the leap too. With a resolution of 960 x 540 pixels, it's sub- HD (720p), which made us a little disappointed. Viewing angles are a disappointment, too. However, the contract ratio seemed to be fairly decent.
The Moto E (Gen 2) runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop out of the box. One of the best things about the Moto E (Gen 2) is its user interface (UI). It's very close to the Nexus device. The manufacturer has not added any messy layer on top of Android. With the latest software on board, everything just looks almost perfect.
Motorola Moto E (Gen 2) First Look: Processor, RAM and Connectivity
The 1.2GHz quad-core processor (Snapdragon) will surely improve multitasking when compared to its predecessor; it is supported by 1GB of RAM. It comes as little surprise to find that the new Moto E feels completely smooth in general use. We noticed no lag or hitching while browsing the web. The device comes with 8GB of on-board storage (but, oddly no 16GB in-built storage).
There's no 4G support available, which is indeed a big disappointment. In comparison, the Lenovo A6000 (now available at Rs. 6,999) offers 4G LTE connectivity. Plus, it comes with a Snapdragon 410 (64-bit) processor, which does make this bad boy much better in terms of the overall value.
Motorola Moto E (Gen 2) First Look: Camera and Video
The 5-megaapixel camera isn't a huge surprise. It has an aperture of f2.2. The 5MP shooter on the back is more or less what you'd expect in this price range. The images are sharp, in certain conditions. For instance, the camera performed way better in perfect light settings. What's good about the new Moto E is it is faster at taking a shot, just like the second-generation Moto G ( 2014). To be honest, the picture quality is fairly decent for the price you pay. There's a VGA-quality front facing shooter. It produces below average details, even in the perfect lighting conditions.
In terms of video capture, you can shoot video in 720p HD (unfortunately, you're not allowed to record 1080p video). The footage we got wasn't too pleasing. Meanwhile, the camera settings on the new Moto E are accessed by swiping from the left to right and here you will find Auto HDR, flash, panorama and the video recording options.
Motorola Moto E (Gen 2) First Look: Battery and Early Verdict
We're excited about the new Moto E's battery life. It has a got a bigger 2,390mAh non-removable battery. Motorola claims the battery should last a full day.
The Moto E (Gen 2) is slightly improved over its predecessor. It's a solid entry-level handset that will get most jobs done easily. But the question is: has Motorola done enough? In some aspects, the new Moto E easily wins over the likes of Huawei Holly in respect of the built quality. However, its new 4.5-inch display still has sub-HD screen resolution. The absence of 4G LTE connectivity is yet another hiccup. Overall, the Moto E (Gen 2) is a major disappointment.


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July has been insanely hot. So hot that I'm convinced I don't really have earwax, just melty brain coming out my auditory orifice. EW.
Blockette gets hot and sweaty even on mild days, so it's been quite a relief that she is allowing to me to put her hair up on a semi regular basis. Mostly just French Braids and pony tails. Nothing too special. Two weeks ago I put her hair in a sort of bohemian twist on each side for church. (I was in too much of a rush to get out the door to remember to take a picture.) By the end of the service her hair had started to fall out. If I ever try something like that again, her hair is going to have to be several days from being washed. Her hair is just too fine to be cooperative without some natural hair oils/grease in it.
This Sunday I wanted to try something different as well. I had seen several videos online about waterfall braids this past week, so I was anxious to give that a try.
Perhaps I could start this braid on the other side of her part and have her braids incorporated into the French braid. Then, maybe that would tone down the shaggy look from her bangs.
Anyone have any other suggestions of what to do with Blockette's bangs in the medium stage of growing them out? We've also tried a headband but the bangs just stick straight out from the headband, which is worse than if we did nothing at all. They are still just a bit too short to clip back with a hair clippie.


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28th August 2013, Kuala Lumpur - Kramnik blunders to end his game to a draw with MVL of France during game 2, round 6 of the FIDE World Cup 2013 in Tromso, Norway.
Here is the 128 move game between Kramnik and Vachier in game 2, round 6, Semi-Finals, FIDE World Cup 2013 in Tromso.
Andreikin and Tomashevsky also ended in a draw. All four players in the semi-finals will be playing the tie-break later tonight.
FIDE World Cup 2013 (Tromso NOR)
Sat 10th Aug 2013 - Thu 5th Sep 2013 - Official Site - Results -Live
FIDE World Cup 2013 (128 players 7 Rds KO Indiv TC:90m:30m+30spm(1)) - Games in PGN: Games | Live
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Thursday, 21 February 2008
1990 raw Fang Zhuan
From Teamasters
Featuring : A nice new teapot!
This is the first big chunk of aged pu I have yet owned - I think I'm allowed to say 1990 is aged without being shouted down too much.
This is what Stéphane has to say about it:
"1990 raw Fang Zhuan (square brick) from the Menghai region (not the factory). This brick contains leaves of all grades. It reminded me very much the smell of tree leaves in the fall, when they are still moist and dry on the ground in misty, foggy woods. It has some fresh taste as well and a strong qi. The mix of grades creates a tea that feels very broad and difficult to grasp. That's why I say there is fog in the forest."
I have had maybe ten sessions with this tea since I acquired it and took the pic you see above. I'm still not exactly sure what it's all about which corresponds nicely with Stéphane and his talk of fog in the forest.
It is an enjoyable and warming tea, that much I am sure of.
The 17 odd years of storage have imparted a shu like quality to the brew. It reminds me of the best bits of good quality compost, in a good way, which again may not be too far from the forest floor that Stéphane recalls. . There is almost nothing in the way of bitterness or astringency detectable. I do not have a great deal of experience with pu-erh but I would hazard a guess that this was not stored in the Sahara.
Considering this fang zhuan was bought for less than some 2007 beengs are selling for I am very happy with my purchase and it is infinity more drinkable than any sheng I have from the past few years, especially in these winter months. I suspect this is not a masterclass in 1990's sheng but it certainly is a tea glad I'm bought, I say bought as opposed to invested. Since I own very little pu-erh more than a few years old it also increases my pu-erh street cred to have a sizable chunk of 17 yr old sheng, not bad eh.
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- Salsero said...
Is the teapot in the photo the new one that you mention? Is it a Yunnan Sourcing pot or from elsewhere?
- 22 February 2008 at 04:56
- Proinsias said...
Yeah, that's the new pot. It's from Stéphane Erler at Teamasters and very nice it is too.
It's not that new anymore though, I started writing that post about two months ago. Circumstance should allow a little more blog posting in the near future.
- 22 February 2008 at 21:11
- Salsero said...
I have yet to purchase a pot from Stéphane, but so far all the comments I have seen from those who have purchased one of his pots are extremely positive.
Is this your first purchase from him? Are you also very enthusiastic about your new honey pot?
- 22 February 2008 at 22:57
- Salsero said...
P.S., I still don't see the link you've been meaning add to your site for Wes's
- 22 February 2008 at 23:01
- ABx said...
I got one of these bricks as well and my sentiments are pretty much the same. I think it's a great deal for the price, and something worth having around. It's not the best aged puerh, and it's not something that leaves a real strong impression, but it is a good one. I think it's a great place for people to start with aged puerh. At some point I would like to get a couple more to have around.
- 22 February 2008 at 23:56
- Proinsias said...
Yeah that is the new pot but I started writing that post a few months ago so the pot ain't so new anymore.
I have acquired 2 pots since that may be up to a photo shoot once I've built up some trust with them.
This was my first order from Stéphane and I'm sure it won't be my last.
I think Stéphane pretty much said as much when he introduced the tea as cheaper, affordable, ready to drink etc.
I would be more inclined to use my cash for one of his more expensive shengs as opposed to more of these - I don't see me finishing this off in the near future, there's enough for me to have it around for quite a while.
- 23 February 2008 at 16:19


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On March 27th, Dr. Sketchy's Philly managed to feed my obsessions with a Game of Thrones themed night over at the Philadelphia Art Museum! I was late, the place was packed with knights of summer, bravos, hedge knights, and camp followers..., and it was all still amazing!
|Dr. Sketchy's - Philadelphia's boss lady, Candy Mayhem, as Catelyn Stark
Nothing fancy on my part this time - all quick, pencil sketches (but for Jon Snow's bit of watercolor pencil and water pen). You can see my vantage point from the pic above, so a lot of side and back sketches this time.
|Jake Matthews as Jon Snow, and Amy Houser as Brienne of Tarth
|Amy Houser in her awesome suit of armor, again, as Brienne of Tarth
|Meagan Rumberger as Dany and Jim Black as Drogo.
|The theme of the final sketch was to incorporate dragons and stallions in the image.
After this pose, Jim proposed to Meagan via a fake pose request! Congratulations to the couple!
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People on the Move | 1.04.07
Josh Dammers has been named national advertising director of Meredith Interest Media. He will be replacing Brian Kighlinger, who was recently promoted to publisher of Midwest Living.
ALM has named Jeffrey L. Forte publisher of Connecticut Law Tribune and GC New England magazine. Lisa Siegel has been promoted to managing editor of both publications. Both Forte and Siegel are attorneys.
Linda Tse Correia has been named associate director of interactive marketing for AARP Publications, which includes AARP The Magazine, AARP Bulletin and AARP Segunda Juventud. Correia has been with AARP Publications for 12 years.
Marvlieu Jolla Hall has been hired by CMP Technology as senior vice president of Human Resources for the Manhasset, New York-based company. Most recently Hall laws vice president of HR at Lebhar Friedman.
VNU Business Media has named Scott Pierce vice president of the Travel Group. He will be responsible for three titles including Business Travel News, Successful Meetings and Meeting News. He was most recently president and COO of the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute. In addition, Eric Mika has been hired as senior vice president/managing director of the Film & Performing Arts and Music Groups. He will be managing international entertainment properties as well as international licensing for The Hollywood Reporter and Billboard brands.
Niche media company Lessiter Publications has named company president and founder Frank Lessiter chairman and editorial director. Also promoted is group publisher and executive vice president Mike Lessiter, who has been named president of the company. Todd Rank joins the company as vice president of sales. Rank was most recently vice president of Pfingsten Publishing's Industrial Division.


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I swab the blood from the deck, the dirty brown water slops out of the same bucket the Captain struck Moore with. No one is watching, they have all returned to the dice. Which is what makes it easy to sneak over to Captains quarters.
Our visitor is still in there with him - that's what started the fighting among the crew - very superstitious lot and they don't like women on board. They like the Sea Witch even less.
Everyone's been wondering what Captain's brought her on board for, but I'm the only one as bothered to listen hard enough to find out. She's casting him curses. Which is all well and good, she's a witch after all. But what's she cursing and why. That's what I've been finding out. Captain has buried treasure on an island, he's got a map the crew don't know about. Maybe Moore had found out about it...but he's not going to talk about it now. Through the cabin window, I can see there's blood, bones and feathers all over the room; there's magic at work. The Sea Witch is cursing the trees, caves and hidden places on the island, and Kidd, his back to me, is marking it all off on his map.
Back home, my mother knew a witch - she would go to her for potions to help Lil when she got sick. She never said much about her, but one night when she'd drank too much, she started crying and all she said over and over was "never owe favours to witches". Kidd owes the Sea Witch. I can tell. And as I'm thinking it, she turns, and her one eye glares straight at me. She doesn't tell Captain though, she looks at the map on the desk behind her, and then back towards me. She smiles and nods, as if we have an understanding. And suddenly I owe the Sea Witch too.
Six years a cabin boy now, and you don't live that long by not paying attention and knowing when to lay low. But I'm old enough now to know if I want to live much longer at sea, I need to get off the Adventure. And that map could buy my future. I'll pay whatever price.
It's taken long enough, but the crew have noticed I'm not still swabbing.
"Flint! Get over here boy and get this deck clear."
It can wait. That buried treasure isn't going anywhere, but Kidd...he's been doomed from the moment he took up with the Sea Witch. She's going to hang him out to dry.
Wednesday 16 May is National Flash Fiction Day, over on Stramashed, there's a Flashpoint, (a story written and left in a place) from The Dutch Gable House. Why not try it yourself.
There are many other places to enjoy flash fiction, today and every day, but in particular check out 1000 words, flashflood, and the incredible and ambitious 3hundredand65 twitter graphic novel, created in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust.


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As I said before... Theres some delay on the Iron Chamber / FE project... My compressor need some maintenance and I need some money - /me lazy worker
So, my first SpudGun will be PVC...
I found here a PVC Pipe 9.4mm thickness, pressure rated to 106PSI, I will use it at 70Psi for security reasons... Money restrictions forces me to use a Ball Valve instead a Sprinkler one... And, I dont wanna spend money on a Sprinkler atm, just because its my first Cannon \o/ - Maybe I get some experience on it, and someday build an Piston Valve.
/me too newbie ;D
I will look to find out a nice PVC Ball Valve cannon, and literaly copy the project
Thanks again guys...
Someday i will build the Iron Chamber... and post pics here... Maybe until the end of the year... (I need to save money for PSP ;3~)
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They are just the right size for holding all those little things you use when doing hand work. Here is a better view.
Just a few flying geese, some stuffed yo-yos, matching buttons and voila!
Till the next time I leave you with this quote:
"We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty." ― Maya Angelou


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Ringo Starr and Dave Stewart, collaborators on the former Beatles drummer's last few studio releases, have a new project on tap: An original motion picture, called "Hole in the Fence."
Stewart was brought in to finish work on 2008's Liverpool 8, after Starr split with longtime producer Mark Huduson — who had helmed his previous five releases. Stewart, one half of the 1980s hitmaking duo the Eurythmics, ended up writing two of the songs for that album, including the title track. He also worked on two tracks for 2010's Y Not, which became Starr's highest charting album in the U.S. since 1976. Stewart then played guitar, and co-wrote a tune on Starr's current release, Ringo 2012.
Starr, of course, has acted in a series of motion pictures and television programs, including the film "Caveman" — where he met his wife, Barbara Bach, and the children's show "Shining Time Station." Stewart has produced a Broadway musical, called "Ghost, as well as the television pilot "Malibu Country" for country star Reba McEntire.
"Hole in the Fence," according to Deadline Hollywood, is a "coming-of-age drama … about a group of kids who form a band to escape their depressing mining town." Starr and Stewart will also act as executive producers for the film.
Paramount has reportedly bought the rights to the film, to be written by David Harris. Harris has also worked with Stewart on a film based on the graphic novel "Zombie Broadway."
Here's a look back at our recent thoughts on Ringo Starr. Click through the titles for complete reviews …
RINGO STARR – RINGO 2012 (2012): If this one has a familiar "ring" to it, there's a reason. Starr offers a muscular update of "Wings," from his dance-y 1977 flop Ringo the 4th; a new take on "Step Lightly," previously a nifty deep cut from 1973's Ringo, as well as "Think It Over" by Buddy Holly and "Rock Island Line," a skiffle song made popular by Lonnie Donegan, an old favorite of the Beatles as youngsters. Guest stars abound, including Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Charlie Haden, Amy Keys, Van Dyke Parks, Dave Stewart, Don Was and Edgar Winter, among others. Parks, Stewart and Walsh also share songwriting credits on Ringo's 17th solo album, issued through HIP-O/UMe Records. It doesn't come close to matching the verve and fun associated with his similarly named 1973 smash — likely because Starr doesn't get by with the help of his Beatle friends on this one.
GIMME FIVE: RINGO STARR SINGING SONGS BY THE OTHER BEATLES: As with the decades-old hit solo album for which it's named, Starr's Ringo 2012 includes an array of name guest stars. Unfortunately, unlike 1973's Ringo, none of those friendly assists come from his fellow ex-Beatles. Joe Walsh, Dave Stewart and Kenny Wayne Shepherd are fine, and all. But the truth is, the combination of Starr and material written by Paul McCartney, John Lennon and George Harrison has provided Ringo with many (some might say most) of his career highlights. Here's our take on the Top 5 — with five more honorable mentions.
RINGO STARR, "WALK WITH YOU" (2010): On "Y Not," his 16th album, Ringo Starr offers a Beatles collaboration that closes the circle started with his solo career-making turn on George Harrison's "It Don't Come Easy" from 1971. "Walk With You," a duet with fellow bandmate Paul McCartney, finds the friendly bravado of Ringo's best early records melting into a sadly appropriate melancholy — and not the put-on, aw-shucks kind so familiar from his youthful performances as a member of the Fab Four. Instead, "Walk With You" features perhaps the darkest, most mature chorus of any song he's put out. McCartney's vocal works in counterpoint, taking the high road, while Starr intertwines beside and underneath.
RINGO STARR, "HARRY'S SONG" (2008): Recent collaborations with the ultimately too-reverent producer Mark Hudson, were fun, but couldn't be confused with creative triumph. Insert new producer and former Eurythmic Dave Stewart, however, and perhaps things would be different on Starr's belated return to EMI Records, "Liverpool 8." No masterpiece, mind you, but something more impressive than the simply affable, which was the best Ringo had mustered in years. I stayed away from the title track, since it promised yet another mawkish chronicle of Starr's joining the Beatles. "Harry's Song," on the other hand, is everything you'd like a Ringo Starr song to be. That is, a Beatlesque track that's not trying so hard.
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How 200 people a day vanish into thin air.
Shadow of a supermodel
The end of authority.
A generation out of control.
Sordid secrets of the English lady.
Naturists on the path to victory.
How men take control in the 'zapper battle'.
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Boss yourself around.
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Monday, September 25, 2006
Having spent the last hour reading over my just finished notebook before I put it away and get out a nice new one, I'm feeling nostalgic about the previous six months of writing. My prompt for today is going to come from one of a list of headlines from the Daily Mail I copied out and never did anything with - I've made the bad mistake of not dating it, but seems like an average Daily Mail day to me! I love the idea of taking some of these statements at face value and writing on...
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Convert this anvil iron, small square pendant light into a chic, neo-industrial semi-flushmount ceiling light.More Details >
This striking box pendant light updates industrial style with an open crate frame in anvil iron finish accented in antique distressed gray. A beige linen square shade covers its lone light as does a tempered etched glass diffuser. May also be mounted as a semi-flush ceiling light.


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(handmaid ), one of the valiant men of Davids armies. ( 1 Chronicles 11:37 ) In 1 Chron. he is called the son of Ezbai, but in ( 2 Samuel 23:35 ) he appears as "Paarai the Arbite." Kennicott decides that the former is correct. (B.C. about 1015.)
[N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
[E] indicates this entry was also found in Easton's Bible Dictionary
Bibliography InformationSmith, William, Dr. "Entry for 'Naarai'". "Smith's Bible Dictionary".


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Thursday, November 3, 2011
Waking up to steel-cut oatmeal in the morning!
Now that the weather is chilly, well cold would be a better word, I love to enjoy a hot comforing breakfast in the morning. Oatmeal is that morning comfort food for me and I used to frequently cook regular oats on a cold morning. That is, until I tried steel-cut oats.
A couple of winters ago, my friends Steve and Shari came for a visit and offered to cook breakfast. The night before, we had gone to Huckleberries Natural Market, which is always a fun place to browse and shop. They carefully selected the ingredients, which included steel-cut oats and organic raisins. Watching Shari in the morning, I was a bit skeptical, but when I tasted the oats and felt the gooey yet crunchy texture, I was forever hooked.
Since that day, I have cooked these oats only on occasion. They take so long that usually my husband and I are not patient enough to wait for our breakfast. So, after some digging, I stumbled upon a few different ideas to make breakfast a breeze in the morning. My favorite was the thought of putting the steel-cut oats in the crock pot. I have tweaked the recipe and created a yummy reason to hop out of bed on a cold morning. Of course I have added some anti-inflammatory touches :)
Steel-cut Crock Pot Oats
1 cup steel-cut oats
4 cups water
1/2 cup non-fat milk
Flax meal
Pure Maple Syrup
Cran raisins or raisins
Mix the oats, water and milk in a slow cooker. Set on low heat for 8 hours. Start this before you go to bed and you will wake up to a healthy, warm, and comforting breakfast. Add 1 teaspoon of flax meal and 1 tablespoon of pure maple syrup plus some raisins to complete the perfect bowl of oatmeal. By the way, plain ole raisins are extremely high in anti-inflammatory properties and can help calm morning inflammation.
*Many people love to add brown sugar and butter, but remember those both cause inflammation in the body.
Posted by HappyBodyHappyLife Tonya Bonin at 10:15 PM
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Thanks for sharing the crock pot recipe. I love these oats as well but like you find them long to cook. I am so glad you came up with a winner of a solution!ReplyDelete
Hi Deb! I love this solution as well and they turn out perfect. I was thrilled...hope you enjoy them as well :)ReplyDelete
This is a good idea! I've never tried steel-cut oats, but a lot people have told me that they're really good. I might have to branch out from my daily boring old oatmeal and try something new!ReplyDelete
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I've missed this little space... This space to journal and record projects, events, ideas... I know the space has always been here... it's me who's gone missing! Well... here I am! :)
What's going on? ... I've been enrolled in a digital SLR photography class for the last three weeks. I am LOVING it! It's called "Oh Shoot!" and the instructor is Candice Stringham. It's been terrific! I am taking that leap from only using my fancy camera in Automatic mode to the BIG "M!" I just completed Week 3... This is the week we made the jump to full manual. I've taken lots of photos... Practicing! Here are my favorite three from the week!
I LOVE my orchids! This one just opened a couple days ago... (These are the settings I used when taking this photo: Shutter Speed: 1/80 Aperture: f/2.0 ISO: 200 Focal Length: 50mmWhite Balance: Tungsten light)
We got a PUPPPPPYYYYYY!!!! His name is Clark! I've been taking lots of pictures of the newest member of our family! (Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/125 Aperture: f/2.0 ISO: 100 Focal Length: 50mm White Balance: Shade)
My babies!!! I am sooo happy to be taking this class! I've loved learning about depth of field, apertures, shutter speeds, etc. (Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/100 Aperture: f/3.5 ISO: 200 Focal Length: 50mm White Balance: Shade)
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Upon its original release in August 2008, Meet Glen Campbell was met with worldwide critical praise, and Campbell promoted the album with interviews and performances for a broad spectrum of media, including an "AOL Sessions" concert. Meet Glen Campbell's expanded edition adds three performances from that concert (Campbell's classic hits "Wichita Lineman" and "Rhinestone Cowboy," and U2's "All I Want Is You"), as well as 2008 remixes of "Gentle On My Mind" and "Galveston."
In a legendary music career that spans more than five decades, Glen Campbell has achieved chart-topping, platinum-selling pop and country success singing everyday tales of life, love, work, and heartache. Campbell has been honored with five GRAMMY Awards and trophies for Male Vocalist Of The Year from both the Country Music Association (CMA) and the Academy Of Country Music (ACM). In addition to being inducted into the CMA's Hall Of Fame, he has been awarded its top Entertainer Of The Year honors, and the ACM has honored him with its prestigious Pioneer Award.
The influential singer, guitarist and stylist, who has long made others' songs his own, did it again for Meet Glen Campbell, recording high-spirited, emotionally charged versions of tracks that have personally moved and inspired him. A true musician's musician, Campbell's distinct guitar playing, along with the clarity and emotion of his powerful vocal performance, come together to give new life to the songs he selected for Meet Glen Campbell.


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The National Catholic Forensic League is a nationwide organization of public and private schools which presently has leagues in 35 states and the District of Columbia. These leagues are organized geographically along the diocesan lines of the Catholic Church. In order to be eligible to enter the Grand National Tournament, a school must belong to one of these leagues. It is possible for schools in a region to form a new league if one does not already exist nearby.
In addition to setting the standards for how students locally qualify for the Grand National Tournament, leagues have varying opportunities for ongoing tournaments and coach mentorship.
Please see the List of Leagues and Directors to your local league
Information is available on joining or forming a league.
Also see the Forming a New League Document if no leagues are available in your area.


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Thursday, August 20, 2009
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Wednesday, August 19, 2009
inspiration for shooting half-naked models? yes. inspiration for that.
i think there is only so much intimacy you can capture with color. i think the finer emotions and hidden undertones in a photograph can only be revealed in black and white. i think the proximity to your subject becomes closer and the photograph becomes more transparent and eye to eye in black and white.
vogue italy july 1995
model: amber valleta
photographer: steven meisel
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Jonas Damon Torch
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Kevin Krumnikl Audio Cabinet
You can glance at more his work at Yatzer
Taken from Selectism
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Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Lost & Found
I just revisited my Flickr account for the first time in years. I deleted everything and decided to share the many photographs I do not share here (except for that one).
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Saturday, August 15, 2009
I met Ashlee on the first day of senior year during high school. She was cute and she looked new and I was passing out campus maps as a proud member of ASB. "Do you need a map?" And then we were friends. I was her first friend at Huntington Beach High School. She was one of those sets of ears I could speak into when my mind would wander to dark places in the middle of the night. We know each other too well.
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Friday, August 14, 2009
Gone. Missing. Roaming.
Thoughts wandering, minds traveling, people wondering. It seems I have walked away from you. The urge from which you existed is inside an imaginary pile of things to do sitting on an overflowing desk in my head. Your sole purpose was to be a vessel, a communication instrument of the act of sharing, and share I did. It started with fashion and the random bits of knowledge I found intriguing and interesting or peculiar enough to be shared. Another reason was because of the lonesomeness of that period in my life. The people I would usually engage in sharing random information with were gone and over 400 miles away and I was alone living a crack alley. Then, you transformed. You became less interested in others interests and became more interested in yours, or more vented. You shared thoughts and you shared your eyes. Now, it has become the unshare option that seldom comes up on your computer screen. You have become disk space. You store and keep. Your owner has become disinterested and hasn't found you interesting enough to play with lately. Truth is, he was discouraged. The human behavior to compare unsurprisingly led to unhappiness which then led to an individual too discouraged to share. But, I have things to share. Months do not go unattended without the interesting occurring. I have nothing else to say.
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text: This weeks best dressed is actor Michael Fassbender on the cover of the February 2014 edition of GQ Magazine, which is out now. The cover sums it up perfectly - evil never looked this good. His second cover for the magazine coincides with the release of the new movie, 12 Years A Slave. His boardroom style look is made up of an Armani suit with Smyth & Gibson shirt worn with Budd Shirtmakers collar bar and a tie from Thomas Pink.


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All About Blogging In The Cat Niche
If you try to surf the net, particularly in blog websites, you will note that some bloggers write using their cat's viewpoint which is more commonly called as cat blogging.
What is cat blogging? Those who are unfamiliar with cat blogging may think that these are blogs about cats. Well, you can actually find blogs about cats online. Pets are interesting topics and aside from cats, some bloggers also write about dogs, birds, and fishes. However, some bloggers find cat blogging much better because it draws more attention. Readers find cat blogging quite interesting because the blogger writes blogs using their cat's viewpoint.
Cat blogging is really strange and this may be the reason why many individuals are interested in reading it as well in posting comments. Blogs about pets, specifically about cats are quite ordinary nowadays because many bloggers want to share with the whole world the everyday life of their cats. If you want to become a well-known blogger, why not try cat blogging?
Through cat blogging, you can be creative and imaginative. You can also practice your spelling and grammar while writing your blogs. If you try cat blogging, you can expect more readers to visit your site. Some bloggers even claim that they receive more or less 5 comments everyday.
You can surely stretch your creativity and imagination through cat blogging. Experts say that bloggers who write from their cat's viewpoint can enjoy its therapeutic benefit. Your blogs will usually revolve around the daily life of your cat. You can create an entirely different character that catches the attention of many readers.
If you try to look into the existing cat blogs, you will definitely enjoy the experience. You can read about the lives of different kinds of cats. One very popular cat blogger is a diva who talks with celebrities and stars. This cat diva also comments on the shortcomings of the rich people and famous celebrities. You can also find cats that talk about mundane lives. Some cat bloggers also talk about politics and elections. If you add a bit of creativity in your cat blogging, you can also make it big in the blogging business.
Those who love their pet cats will find cat blogging enjoyable. If you want to know more about cat blogging, you can visit catster.com because the diaries there are written from a cat's viewpoint. Blogs about cats are increasing everyday and the internet has a lot of room for cat lovers.
If you want to expand your imagination, your horizons, create a certain outlet, or simply want to meet other people who think like you, start cat blogging now. Do your homework first and research about cat blogging. You can also reach other cat bloggers online and you can ask for some pointers in making cat blogs. A little hard work might turn you into a successful cat blogger.
Cat blogging is really popular these days. Be a cat blogger and make money from it or you can simply share your cat's daily life to the world. You can meet many cat lovers online so start blogging now.
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All About Blogging In The Cat Niche
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He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened. - Lao Tzu, 6th Century, BCE
Calgary, AB. (PRWEB) February 26, 2013
Jane Birdsell, a retired psychologist, was fascinated when she frequently heard people express their need to be understood more than anything else. She went on a quest to learn more about what it is that allows a person to think they have been understood. She learned that empathy is essential for developing healthy relationships. This awareness caused her to feel passionate about the importance of empathy. Thus, she was inspired to write her book Emotional Enlightenment: Managing Feelings for Success.
Readers are encouraged to learn the skill of empathic listening, which enables people to understand others. It requires listening to understand not to respond. When people can actually hear the thoughts and feelings of another person, without judging or offering advice, they are able to understand life from the perspective of the other person. The other then feels understood and becomes more self-accepting. It facilitates mutual respect, essential for healthy relationships.
Readers are responding enthusiastically to the value of this information.
Influenced by Carl Rogers, a psychotherapist in the United States who strongly believed in the importance of empathic listening, Jane Birdsell employed this skill in her work as a psychologist for 25 years. She recognized the value of empathy for it helps people become more self-confident and more self-directing. As she became aware of this, she began to think that empathic listening should not be used exclusively in the health professions. She believes that all people who have the responsibility of influencing others should learn to use this vital communication skill. This includes parents, teachers, administrators and other professionals who work with people.
Her book, Emotional Enlightenment: Managing Feelings for Success helps readers learn how to use this skill. It is a practical resource offering exercises, which allows one to see by example how to listen to the thoughts and feelings of others. One of the advantages to those who learn this skill is that they are often respected by the people with whom they live and work. Healthy relationships can then be established.
Jane is inspired by the wisdom of Lao Tzu, the Chinese Philosopher who in the 6th Century BCE said: "He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened."
Ann Laverty, PhD, RPsych., Associate Director of Counseling at The University of Calgary's Student's Union Wellness Centre, has endorsed Jane's book with the following comments:
"I have recommended this book to several clients who appreciated the transparency of practical suggestions and exercises included and the encouraging voice in which the book is written. I believe this text is particularly helpful for post-secondary students who are learning about the importance of emotions as well as benefits of knowing how to express and manage responses."
The book is available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble in the United States and at Owl's Nest Books and other quality bookstores in Canada. It is also available on Kindle.
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Jane Birdsell has been a Nursing Instructor, a Public Health Nurse and a mother of two children. After her children started school, she obtained a Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Calgary. For 25 years, she worked as a psychologist conducting her own private counseling practice and teaching Personal Development Seminars. At the University of Calgary, Division of Continuing Education, she taught a course for 18 years called Understanding Self-Esteem: A Discussion and Information Course for Women. She also taught Enhancing Personal and Professional Effectiveness (for men and women) for 14 years. Jane launched her book at Owl's Nest Books in Calgary on June 19th, 2012. She is enjoying the success of her book, which has appeared frequently on The Calgary Herald best seller list since its launch.
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When he and his twin sister were bound by the wrists and ankles in the bathtub of their West Miami-Dade house, Victor Barahona's adopted father doused them with ice water or bleach.
A few times, Jorge Barahona wrapped a plastic bag around the 10-year-old boy's head, then choked him until he nearly passed out.
Another time, the elder Barahona glued the boy's eyes shut and once made him eat a cockroach.
At mealtimes, Victor and his twin sister Nubia could eat only bread and milk, maybe once a week in the bathtub, while the other children in the home dined on shredded beef, rice and beans.
Any leftovers from the "good food" would go to the family's dog.
These are the memories of torture that Victor Barahona relayed to his caretaker in the months following the February 2011 arrest of his adopted parents, Jorge and Carmen Barahona.
The Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office is seeking the death penalty against Jorge and Carmen Barahona, charged with murdering Nubia, 10, and torturing her twin brother. Prosecutors say the couple beat, starved and tortured the twins for months inside their West Miami-Dade home.
Nubia's decomposing body, soaked in chemicals, was discovered on Valentine's Day 2011 in the back of Jorge Barahona's pickup truck alongside Interstate 95 in West Palm Beach on Valentine's Day. Doused in chemicals, Victor was alive but badly injured.
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Mick wasn't just my sister's husband, he was my friend. That Sunday I'd driven over from my home in Stratford, in East London, just for a visit, and he'd complained of being very tired. That didn't strike me as unusual. It seemed then as if the Department of Education had nothing else to do than keep changing the syllabus requirements. Tiredness seemed to go with the job.
As it turned out, he had viral pneumonia. On Tuesday afternoon, his heart gave up under the struggle to keep his blood supplied with oxygen. Even if he'd been in hospital, there is apparently little that the doctors could have done, other than to put him in an oxygen tent and keep their fingers crossed.
There are things you get over, and things you just get used to. Trying to comfort your sister, the mother of four young children, falls into the latter category.
The resurrection is indeed our hope for the future. Surely it is not enough, though, that the dead are raised. Nor, I think, is it even enough to look to the time when God will wipe away every tear. For whilst God does not owe us an explanation, we may surely hope that, in the last day, our own wounds, like those of Jesus, will be part of us, and yet redeemed in him.
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Benin has abolished the death penalty. "Benin wants to promote human dignity and progressive development of human rights," the president of the Parliament declared. Thus, Benin will become the 74th country to join the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which calls for the death penalty to be abolished. The last execution in Benin took place in 1987, and there are 14 people on Benin's death row.
There were 46 executions in the United States last year and 32 so far this year. There are over 3000 men and women on death row in this country.
Last year, 23 countries carried out executions. The list of those with more than ten, in descending order: China, Iran, North Korea, Yemen, THE UNITED STATES, Saudi Arabia, Libya and Syria.
Need I say more.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
The U.S. Should Follow Benin's Lead
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These executions reflect a larger policy which give it a context to understand 'the problem' in ways that take into account acts which generated Abu Ghraib and Guantanamo Bay ( see my 'Law' file re: enabling legislation - in the Topical Index ).
It's not likely you'll see 'Lost' Topical Files without prompting. The second category is the backgrounder of note to be considered in context with http://opitslinkfest.blogspot.com/2010/04/politics-of-perception-foreign-policy.html and perhaps the 'Perception Alteration' file itself.
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