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Obsessive Thinking, Worry, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Why Worry? Worry is an anxious preoccupation with an anticipated negative event. Over the course of evolution, worry helped us adapt by directing awareness to true problems that once identified can be effectively addressed. In this way worry is effective in managing challenges of your everyday life.
Unhealthy Worry For some people, this process breaks down. Their minds become trapped in a endless process of "figuring it out." They are plagued by thoughts and images of disastrous outcomes that in reality may never come to be. Worriers are particularly challenged by problems that have no clear solution. Instead of accepting and managing these difficult realities, they are viewed as evidence of the futility of even trying to work things out.
Obsessive Thinking Unhealthy worry is part of a broader problem called obsessive thinking. Obsessive thinking is an inability to gain control over recurrent, distressing thoughts, images. These thoughts and images are embedded in a complex network of feelings, sensations, and at times, behavioral rituals and routines. Brain imaging studies indicate that obsessive thinking is associated with a neurological dysfunction of unknown cause that forces thoughts into repetitive loops. Obsessive thinking is like a hamster wheel in your brain, with a parade of different animals entering and exiting over time.
Rumination Obsessive worry is focused on future outcomes. Rumination, another form of obsessive thinking, is the uncontrollable preoccupation with the past. Rumination is experienced as guilt, regret and anger, over perceived mistakes, losses, slights, actions taken or not taken, opportunities forever lost, with irreversible, catastrophic results. Rumination is accompanied by condemning, all-or-none criticism, and the overwhelming belief that if things had been different then existing and future misery could be avoided.
The Damage Done Obsessive thinking intensifies and prolongs distressing emotions. For example, worry reinforces anxious feelings – you literally scare yourself – which, in turn, only leads to more worry. The process can extend into anxious periods lasting hours, days or weeks, at times "spiraling" into panic attacks and emotional "spikes" of anger, guilt and shame. Obsessive thinking limits effective problem solving, and promotes procrastination, avoidance and withdrawal, only resulting in further problems. Obsessive thinking plays a prominent role mood disorders, including dysthymia, major depression, bipolar disorder, and is the defining symptom of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Disorder, and many other psychological conditions.
Attempts to Control Obsessive Thinking "Stopping" the Thoughts Obsessive thinking is difficult if not impossible to control. If you are prone to obsessive brain patterns, you've likely tried forcing the unwanted thoughts out of your mind. Despite its intuitive appeal, evidence shows that this strategy rarely works. In fact, research shows that attempts to "force away" obsessive thoughts may only intensify obsessive thinking.
Rituals Temporarily "Soothing", "neutralizing" cognitive-behavioral routines often develop as natural attempt to control onslaught obsessive thinking. Research shows that such routines, or "rituals", only serve to reinforce obsessive thinking.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy Understanding the Problem Cognitive-behavior therapy begins with the scientific understanding of obsessive thinking. The goal is to dispel misconceptions that may fuel the problem, and to equip you with the knowledge, to begin your recovery. Rather than frustrating you with the unrealistic goal of stopping the thoughts, cognitive-behavior therapy helps by weakening the connection between obsessive thinking and the rest of your waking life. In other words, faced with the reality that there is no on/off switch, CBT turns down the volume. The strategies are designed to minimize engagement in the obsessive process, reducing attention to its useless content, cutting off its fuel supply, and reducing the intensity and urgency of its call, while working to developing new, more effective sources of emotional reward. Cognitive Restructuring To step back from emotional thinking, engage a wise mind, that is at once informed by your feelings, and grounded by a healthy appreciation of objective observation and reason.
Acceptance-Mindfulness: An emotionally grounding starting point, is the emotionally sober determination of which elements of the problem can be effectively changed, and which are fixed and enduring enough to repel the best attempts at change. To change, requires courage, and emotional fortitude, to persist in practicing new ways of thinking and behaving, and to accept, that is, to adjust to immovable challenges, requires the same courage, fortitude, and persistent practice. Mindfulness is the experiential practice of acceptance – exercising the mental muscles needed to engage effective cognitive-affective-behavioral routines persistently over time.
Attention Shifting: This strategy simultaneously encourages the application of a balanced, reasonable alternative thought, and the practice of "letting go" of obsessive content. Rather than attempting to "stop" the obsessive process, it works by shifting your attention to a predetermined thought and/or action. For example, the statement "these are just thoughts, they are not helping but are only hurting me", or "I don't know what will happen in my future, but the probability of _________ [fill in the blank] occurring is slim", followed by three deep breaths and return to the task at hand.
Relaxation: Practice exercises to let go, both physically, in your body, and emotionally, in your mind.
Repeated Exposure: Exposure for panic attacks, phobias and OCD is the most reliable treatment in the behavioral health field. It is used to "desensitize" (habituate) the person to feared, distressing situations, thoughts, feelings and sensations. Exposure is a "paradoxical" approach, where you go against instinct by "facing" (opening up to, accepting, surrendering to) the object or irrational distress.
Behavioral Activation: The ultimate goal of treating obsessive thoughts is to "get out of your head" and into your life. Behavioral activation is focused on just that – setting specific goals to engage in meaningful, healthy behaviors, as opportunities to practice attention shifting and application of other cognitive behavioral techniques.


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- Ventajero 4 is definitely most elegant and comfortable way to spend your day sailing.
-I, Captain Domingo , your native Puerto Rican host, have been sailing this waters for over twenty-nine years,and will make sure that your day dreams come true
when you board Ventajero 4, my beatiful 52 foot sloop.
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|Cyclists pose with Jason Hall while the group gathers at a midway point.
The ride featured some of Palo Alto's impressive bike infrastructure. The group meandered through the neighborhood before passing under the Caltrain tracks via the Homer Avenue Pedestrian/Bicycle Tunnel. After exploring the bike path behind the Westin Hotel and some parts of Stanford campus, riders returned to Heritage Park by way of Churchill Avenue.
Jason Hall, community organizer and Slow Roll Detroit co-founder, earned celebrity status when he was featured in an Apple iPad commercial. Slow Roll is a group bicycle ride that meets every Monday night in Detroit and has expanded into a Global network of community rides. Slow Roll is intended for everyone; all ages, all skill levels and any type of bike.
The Palo Alto ride was hosted by Bicycling's test editor Ron Koch, Shinola's Sky Yaeger, and Slow Roll's Jason Hall. After the ride, Shinola served brunch in the park.


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On November 14th, 2008, man plunged outward into space one more time for the humble task of space-born home improvement. The space shuttle Endeavour leapt into the dark night sky at Cape Canaveral at 7:55 PM, bound for the International Space Station (ISS). As few as 25% of shuttle launches occur in darkness, making this launch rather special. The light from the takeoff could be seen for miles around, for around three minutes before it disappeared into space. The crew of the endeavor will be undertaking one of the most epic remodels of all time: installing new kitchens and bathrooms for the ISS, so that it can accommodate more people in years to come. Shortly before takeoff, mission commander Christopher Ferguson radioed, "It's our turn to take home improvement to a new level after 10 years of international space station construction!"
That said, tracks.
Koobra is a solo house artist from Finland, who is also part of the duo Helsinki 78-82, which I actually know nothing about other than the fact that I read that on welikeitindie.com. Anyway. I heard the first track, Thrills, and I was all 'lololol man this r gr8' an then i was like man i gotta here moar so i like went 2 soundcloud n listened 2 teh othr traxx and was like DUDE. I was instantly reminded of early Lifelike stuff, like The Cult EP, which as we all know was quite awesome (Black Chess, anyone?).
Now, the label has posed some restrictions on this Koobra EP, and only 'Thrills' can be shared, but I'm embedding the other two tracks (which are the best of the bunch in my opinion) so you don't have to go off-site to hear them.
Koobra - Thrills [click to download]
Koobra - Questions
and my favorite,
Koobra - It's You
I thought this was a ll pretty sweet. A nice throw-back to classic house, with a nice 2000's edge.
Oh, and Play Paul. Just for fun.
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TOWSON, Md. - The 2016-17 season marks the 10th year anniversary for the Landmark Conference. To help celebrate, the Landmark is featuring individuals that have stood out over the past 10 years by naming All-Decade Teams in each sport.
On Oct. 26, the conference announced the members of the Women's Volleyball All-Decade Team and Susquehanna's Lindsay Jankiewicz '11 was named to the team.
A three-time All-Landmark First Team Selection, Jankiewicz was a member of the Susquehanna University volleyball team from 2007-2010. Jankiewicz was named Player of the Year in 2010 and was named to the Academic Honor Roll in 2008, 2009, and 2010. She finished her career with 1,751 kills, which ranks her first in the Landmark record books, 496 digs, 244 blocks, and 182 service aces, which is sixth all-time in the conference record books.
Athletes that were named All-Conference First Team a minimum of two times, and/or were named Landmark Player of the Year, during their career will be nominated automatically, and each team had the opportunity to nominate additional individuals for consideration. The All-Decade team was selected by the membership and will be announced prior to the conference championship of each sport.
Landmark Conference All-Decade Team: Volleyball
Julia Crilly, Scranton
Nakira Gearhart, Juniata
Lindsey Jankiewicz, Susquehanna
Claudia Jean, Catholic
Libby Morrison, Juniata
Kristin Noetzel, Juniata
Kelly Reynolds, Juniata
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One of the more interesting features of the Samsung Galaxy Player 3.6 is the ability to tether it to another phone with Bluetooth 3.0 and use it as a sort of extra handset for taking calls. While there's a narrow use case for this, there is a way to turn the Galaxy Player (or other Android media players) into a device that can make/receive calls and text messages.
I suggest this to parents who ask me for advice on what kind of phone to give their younger kids. Most don't want to break down and buy a phone for fear of high bills, yet another contract, and worries over monitoring who they're calling or texting. Giving kids a Galaxy Player instead addresses all of those issues.
In addition to the Galaxy Player you'll also need to sign up with a service that directs texts and/or calls to the device. The two I recommend are Google Voice and Line2. There are others that offer similar features, but I've had the most success with these.
The only big drawback to using either Line2 or Google Voice on the Galaxy Player is that kids can only receive or send text messages and calls when they're connected to Wi-Fi, unlike a normal phone. Some parents may prefer this since it means no texting or calling during school. Still, it's a limitation to keep in mind.
Using Google Voice
Tweens and teens do far more texting than calling. If your kid just wants to be able to text with her or his friends, go with Google Voice. It's free with any Google account (which you'll need for the Galaxy Player, anyway).
Google Voice is a feature-rich call forwarding service. It allows you to give people one number that will ring all of your phones whether they're cell or landline. That same number can receive voicemails and text messages (no multimedia messages/MMS, though). Since it's part of your Google account, you can access all message online plus call logs and more.
Using these tools you can monitor your kids' communications if you need or want to as long as you have the password to their account.
Click the links below for details on setting up Google Voice on a non-phone device and check out the other posts in our Google Voice University series to use it like a pro.
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Google Voice doesn't provide a VoIP (voice over IP) service which would allow your kid to make actual calls from the Galaxy Player. For that you'll need something like Line2.
Using Line2
This service allows you to add a VoIP line to any Android device. As long as it has speakers and a microphone, you can make and receive calls.
The service also includes text messaging and visual voicemail accessed via the app.
Line2 costs $9.95/month for their basic plan (unlimited text and calling in US and Canada) and since it's not a cell phone company, there are no contracts or other fees so you're not locked in for a specific period or to a specific device.
If your kid moves on up to a real smartphone in the future, they can keep Line2 and their number if they want.
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Reinstating Your F-1 Student Status
Here's what to do if you have fallen out of F-1 status, but wish to return to your studies.
Many students come to the United States to pursue a course of studies, usually at a college or university. However, under the terms of the F-1 student visa, a student who fails to comply with the visa terms is no longer in valid status, and can be removed from the United States.
Common ways that students violate the terms of the F-1 visa include failing to pursue a full course of studies, forgetting to renew your passport and keep it with you, or failing to notify the appropriate school official of your arrival and any changes of address.
If you have fallen out of F-1 status, but wish to return to your studies, you'll need to apply first for what's called reinstatement. Don't wait, there's a deadline on this of five months after you fell out of status (unless exceptional circumstances stopped you from filing for reinstatement sooner).
The exception is working without authorization. If you lose F-1 status on this basis, you cannot apply for reinstatement.
If you're out of status, but wish to stay permanently, you may have some other options.
Whether You Are Eligible for Reinstatement
Your chances of being reinstated as an F-1 student are highest if you do not have a history of repeatedly or willfully violating USCIS rules. You must be pursuing, or plan to pursue, a full course of study at your school. You also must not have been engaged in unauthorized work or become deportable under the U.S immigration laws.
Most importantly, you will need to establish that this violation was either:
- beyond your control, perhaps due to a serious injury or illness, school closure, a natural disaster, or a mistake or neglect on the part of your school's international student adviser (ISO), often called a designated student officer (DSO), or
- was related to a reduction in your course load that would have been within the ISO's power to authorize in the first place, and that failure to approve your reinstatement would result in extreme hardship to you.
As discussed below, you'll be expected to prove the grounds upon which are asking for reinstatement, such as with letters from doctors or school officials.
Reinstatement Application Process
Assess your eligibility for reinstatement with the help of your school's international student adviser. If the adviser feels that you have a valid case, then the following need to be provided to USCIS:
- USCIS Form I-539. This form is used for multiple purposes, so it can be confusing. When filling it out, in Part 2, Question 1, check "c". In Part 3, Question 1, write "D/S" (which stands for duration of status, meaning until you've completed your studies). In part 4, Question 3e, you'll need to check "yes". Then print REINSTATEMENT in red ink at the top of the form. Download the form here: http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-539.pdf
- A check for the appropriate fee ($370 as of early 2017, but check the USCIS website linked below for the latest).
- A cover letter detailing the circumstances that led to your loss of F-1 status and why these were either beyond your control, or were due to your ISO and you'd suffer extreme hardship if you weren't reinstated.
- Proof of any reasons that you've stated for why the circumstances were beyond your control, such as a notice from your school describing closure after a natural disaster, or a letter from your doctor and hospital records if you were sick or injured.
- A newly issue I-20 form from your school.
- A photocopy of your old I-20.
- A photocopy of financial support papers to prove that you can pay for your continued schooling.
- A photocopy of your currently valid passport photo page as well as the page showing your latest visa entry stamp.
- A photocopy of your Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record.
- A photocopy of your latest transcript and upcoming course registration.
After making a complete photocopy for your records, mail the entire application to USCIS, at the address stated on the I-539 page of its website.
How Long You'll Wait for an Answer
The waiting period for USCIS action on a reinstatement request varies. Waits of between two and four months are typical. You can check the USCIS website for the status of your application, using your receipt number.
While you wait, you cannot work on campus. You also cannot leave the United States without prior approval.
If the application is approved, your new I-20 will be mailed to your address. If your application is denied, you will be expected to leave the U.S., and might be barred from reentering for three or ten years (depending on whether your overstay was more than six months but less than a year or more than a year).
Getting a New F-1 Visa As Well
If you leave the U.S., your reinstatement alone may not be enough to let you back in. Particularly if you overstayed your permitted time under your visa, you may need to visit a U.S. consulate for a new visa. Talk to your ISO before departing.
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Hey all! I'm a long-time cryptocoin follower, looking to surprise my wife with a small renovation of one of our bedrooms into an office for her (she's just getting her PhD from CWU). The reason for seeking the loan is to keep her from noticing the movement of funds between accounts while I'm trying to make this happen (I'm planning on doing the renovation during her visit to her sister's wedding next month). Payback WILL be early; funds are already available and will be accessible once she sees the results! Thanks so much for your consideration! Happy investing!
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a few girlfriends and I are going to Miami in late February to celebrate our friend tying the knot. None of us have ever stayed in Miami! I'm looking for recommendations of hotels to stay, place to celebrate (lounge-style, not really clubbing), and delicious places for group dinners. Thank you!
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So this is probably highly dependent on your budget. But let's balance it out so that it's a mid-range budget, and list your best options starting with what will amount to the most expensive:
Hotel: South Beach has the best options of course. If you want fun, hip, active and close to the water, Fontainebleau Resort is the BEST option. Their weekend pool parties are epic and the hotel stops literally at the beach. It also contains the best nightclubs which you'll have access to as guests (something to consider) as well as some of the best restaurants in Miami.
Lounge: The Clevelander Bar is always a hot go to spot for tourists, and locals really. It's on South Beach and is entirely open air. I definitely recommend visiting the Room. It's further off from the beach but worth a visit.
Food: No need to spend tons of money. If I were you I'd avoid EVERYTHING on Ocean, and head to Lincoln Road Mall. The restaurants here are great to just lounge outside and nibble and people watch. Particularly Balans.
Other things to keep in mind are Sunday Brunch at Nikki Beach Club. It's expensive but worth it.
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You girls are in for some fun. I would definitely make reservations for the group dinners as restaurants get very busy. A great part of town is Wynwood/Design District/Midtown. Check out www.wynwoodartwalk.com They have tons of trendy and delicious restaurants, and great ambiance. However, you may want to stay on the beach since February tends to have great weather. This way you can go back home with a glowing tan.
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Today I saw them again. First thing this morning I saw the family walking across the street heading for the garden. Again I tried to get a shot, but they excel at hide and seek and I missed out a second time. Finally, this afternoon as I was sitting here working, they came walking across the front porch. I was able to snap a few shots before they disappeared again.
The cute baby quail living in our garden (and taking occasional strolls on our porch).


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We all know Monday's suck....
Not anymore! Wicked Student Nights and The Piano Works teamed up to make Monday Nights a whole lot better!
With a launch date for 31st July, JUKEBOX LIVE will be London's only Non-Stop Live Music Student Night.
Situated in a listed Victorian basement in Farringdon is one of London's most talked about venues: The Piano Works, a live music venue, where in-house musicians play songs requested by YOU.
This lively bar is the place to come on a Monday night, sing along to your favourite songs, and dance till you drop!
Write your requests on a cocktail napkin, hand it to the band and dance the night away to the songs you love played by our LIVE JUKEBOX!
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1. Witches know that no truths are absolute. Indeed, the downfall of humanity relies on the belief that there is an absolute truth for everything. There is no one absolute way to interpret reality, to behave, or to live. Therefore, there is no single correct way to practice magick, pray, celebrate the seasons, or reach our peak of spirituality. The idea that there is only one truth to any question leads to fanaticism, compulsion, and persecution.
2. Witches understand that the universe consists of perfect balance; therefore, everything has an opposite (not necessarily equated to a negative). For example, male and female- the two complement each other in balance, but one is not better than the other. Easy opposites that come to mind are light and dark, right and left, up and down, forward and backward, et cetera.
3. Witches know that for every action there is a reaction. Most of us see this as the law of karma. Witches use the poem "Ever mind the rule of three, what you manifest comes back to thee." Therefore, if you create evil, then you will receive evil back. If you create harmony, then you will experience harmony in kind.
4. Witches know that we are all one. We are all connected. Everything you do influences yourself as well as someone else. We are not as separated from humanity as we perceive ourselves to be; therefore, when we make decisions for one, we invariably make decisions for others.
5. The Witch understands that the ultimate act of spirituality is the act of positive creation through love. Positive creations manifest harmony; negative formulations create chaos. As much as possible, we should attempt to concentrate our energies on positive creativity. In essence, all humans were born to create through love; this is our primary mission statement.
6. Witches realize that the energy created through worship and ritual manifests as a circular stream of positive energy. What we give to Spirit will return to us.
7. A Witch should never close his or her mind to knowledge, because it is through the continuous process of learning that we raise our personal vibrations.
8. A Witch uses the magick circle as a physical/non-physical representation of a church or temple on the earth plane. Witches purify themselves mentally, physically, and spiritually before entering or casting a magick circle. When you are in circle, you are in a holy place. Arguments, hatred, or evil of any kind are not permitted within the magick circle.
9. Witches use the energies around them to assist in raising power. These energies manifest as the elements (earth, air, fire, and water) and Spirit. Witches also raise their own energies to Spirit. In this way, the Witch's body becomes a conduit for divine and earthly energies now used to manifest their needs and desires. Witches know that the greatest energy manifests as love.
10. Witches use common sense and do not share their mysteries with fools. Good energy was never meant to be wasted on idiocy.
11. Witches do not point out the identity of other Witches to the general public, as discrimination still haunts many of our brothers and sisters. If one Witch brings discrimination on the head of another Witch, then he or she is directly responsible for the harm and will reap the karmic consequences. It is also said that if a Witch knowingly breaks the Laws or Ordains, then he or she will not be permitted to incarnate on Earth again, and will instead be delegated to the mythical hell that the standard religions have created. It is their thought form, after all.
1. NEVER practice a magickal application or system that you don't fully understand. An adept practitioner is an informed practitioner. This goes for the use of any magickal symbol as well. If you don't know the full gamut of what it can invoke, then don't mess with it.
2. Do NOT set a price for magickal work. To link money to magick influences the outcome of the working. It is acceptable to ask for reimbursement of the supplies or set a fair fee for your time, as in tarot readings. Along with this issue comes an addendum: do not accept money (any money for anything) that came to you through illegal means. I believe today's term for that is "dirty money." The psychic slime on this money goes deeper than a mere cleansing and consecration to exorcise. It is better to not accept this money at all. The same applies to any object. If it came to you through illegal means, you don't want it.
3. NEVER use your magickal skills to show off. Most likely, you will fall flat on your spiritual face. Spirit has the proverbial habit of pulling the rug out from under you if you get "too big" for your magical britches. What you will experience is a magickal carpet with the hiccups.
4. Magickal bindings MAY be foolish. Learn to BANISH negativity instead. If you bind something, you will have to deal with it later, and you risk being bound yourself. There are times when binding is called for, but should only be done by 3rd degrees.
5. KNOW that THOUGHTS ARE THINGS. What you create in thought may manifest in reality.
6. NEVER lie to yourself. That is the epitome of deceit.
7. Injuries, accidents, sickness or poverty OFTEN manifest as a result of low self-esteem or bad programming, not mojo. There ARE exceptions to this rule.
8. A Witch's power lies in direct relation to his or her level of wisdom. Therefore, if someone is threatening you with magick, know that they are without wisdom and an idiot, and their power generally will come from your fear of them.
9. You should in no way use your personal power or honed abilities for malefic purposes; however, you may defend if attacked, and you may ask the Universe to formulate justice in the manner most befitting the attack. Indeed, it is your responsibility to defend yourself and others, not stick your head in the cauldron and hope the bad people go away.
10. Always do the best you can, which does not mean you must fulfill the role of Super Witch. If you have done the best of your ability on anything, then you shouldn't worry about the outcome.
11. As long as you are acting in accordance with a positive belief system, don't worry about what others think of you, or what they may say. Comments against you show poor self-esteem or fear of the owner of the comment. Don't waste your time or energy on such a person.
12. Don't lend your Book of Shadows to anyone! You may permit others to copy your information under your guidance, but NEVER let the book out of your hands, because, pentacles to broomsticks, one of these days the book won't come back. Someone's well-meaning relative might take it upon themselves to destroy your work.
13. Property owned by Crafters should be guarded both mundanely AND spiritually by the Witch.
14. Do nothing that will endanger anyone in the Craft, or which will bring them into conflict with the law of the land. In this regard, it is NEVER permissible in any dispute involving the Craft to invoke any laws other than Craft Laws, nor may any tribunals be held other than one consisting of High Priestess, High Priest, and all of the Elders.
15. Although magick can be considered a science, its use should be viewed as sacred. Magick represents the greatest gift given to us by Spirit. When first learning, one should work all magicks and ritual within the confines of a magickal circle, since the beginning student may not understand the nature of the forces with which they work. The magick circle, since it represents the Witches Church, teaches students the necessary reverence and focus that will enable them to become an adept practitioner.
16. DO NOT SLEEP WITH YOUR STUDENTS! If your student is your life partner or spouse, of course you are expected to do what comes naturally.
17. Witches may teach others about the Craft IF the place is safe; the teacher is knowledgeable; the student is willing; and the information taught is available publicly or is not secret to the organization to which he or she belongs; (a.k.a. JaguarMoon Coven.). No one may charge for the teaching unless it is to cover such expenses as the cost for the room, books or other printed materials, refreshments, postage, travel; and so forth. This law is considered a sticky one for some, not for others. To promise initiation to someone if they pay an exorbitant fee - at the end of a six week course - borders on irresponsible teaching. If you initiate someone, then you have bought the responsibility of his or her Karma, at least in part. To train someone, take their money, initiate them, and then let them go could dip you into some pretty heavy karma.
Mundane Laws
We of JaguarMoon Coven choose to:
Live in a manner which honors the Lady and the Lord, following the Wiccan Rede
Explore and practice Wiccan beliefs and traditions.
Expand the body of knowledge available to us as Witches.
Support one another within the Coven in growth, healing and our aspirations.
Hold rituals, in order to celebrate the seasons, work magick, recognize rites of passage, and honor the Lady and the Lord.
Honor the Earth and all Her creatures as sacred, and work to heal and protect the environment within our community, throughout the nation, and across the world.
Teach Wiccan beliefs and traditional skills to members and students.
Educate the public, when appropriate.
All members of this coven have fully committed themselves to these purposes in their beliefs, their activities, and their lives.
Membership will be offered to all who are recommended by the High Priest/ess and a consensus of the Coven. No one will be denied membership on the basis of race, gender, ethnic background, sexual preference, financial situation, physical handicap, or age, provided they are over twenty-one.
Participants in the programs sponsored by this coven may include the following:
Guests: Interested parties who may attend any open activities.
Class Members: Persons who consider themselves to be a Witch and participate in and support coven activities as part of their class training.
Coven members. Membership in the Coven shall be limited to:
Dedicants: Persons who have dedicated themselves to study the path of Wicca and who, with the approval of all active members, are following the prescribed course of study in the Coven. A Dedicant may be asked to express his/her intention to be initiated into the priesthood of the Coven or to withdraw.
Initiates: (refers to First Degree and higher) persons who are active in the Craft and this Coven and have met all of the requirements set by the Council of Elders.
Second Degree: Persons who meet all of the above requirements and have met the second degree requirements set by the Council of Elders.
Third Degree: Persons who have met the above requirements, have met all of the third degree requirements set by the Council of Elders, and have been recommended by the High Priest/ess.
Membership Status:
Any person's membership or participation may be curtailed, suspended, or terminated for the following reasons:
lack of attendance
lack of participation
violation of the Wiccan Rede
violation of any of the Coven ByLaws
Rituals shall be normally held on the evening of the Esbat.
Sabbats shall be normally held on the evening of their actual dates.
Once scheduled, a date shall not be changed.
Exceptions can be made, however, with the approval of the High Priestess.
Privacy of Members
A. The names, addresses, telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, and other information relating to individual members shall be considered confidential and may not be disclosed to non-members without permission of the individual involved.
B. Disclosure of confidential information may, at the discretion of the Council, be considered a violation of the Wiccan Rede and ground for expulsion from membership.
Revising the By-Laws
Any part of these by-laws may be amended by consensus of the Coven
By my hand,
Lady Maat
High Priestess
JaguarMoon Coven


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Regardless of freshwater or saltwater operations, polyurea is ideal for implementation in aquaculture. Hatchery stock, whether fish or algae, can be very sensitive to water conditions, especially in cases of material leaching into the water.
For outdoor pond installations, polyurea can be applied to geotextile lining for effective containment of hatchery stock. For indoor tank installations, polyurea makes for an equally effective waterproof coating.


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The IgniteUP program supports entrepreneurs at all stages of their ventures, by offering one-on-one mentorship services throughout the year.
The RevUP program helps aspiring entrepreneurs take their ideas from concept to reality, through a workshop series conducted by industry experts.
The AccelerateUP program is a 4-month program designed to support entrepreneurs as they Build, Launch, and Scale their ventures.


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As extensive as the Skylanders titles were in level and character count, Activision has ensured new content was always available for purchase to extend the game experience. For Spyro's Adventure, that came in the form of adventure packs, and for Giants, it was the battle packs. Instead of introducing something new for Skylanders: Swap Force, the publisher decided to offer both adventure packs and battle packs. We recently received the Fiery Forge Battle Pack.
The Fiery Forge Battle Pack contains three figures, although only two are playable. The first figure is the Fiery Forge, and it is more of an object than a character. When you place it on the Portal of Power for the first time, you unlock the battle arena level of the same name. Subsequent placements on the Portal of Power allow you to use the Forge as an automatic weapon that pours molten metal on enemies you aren't targeting. The weapon is useful, but the timer on it drains quickly, and since it can only be used once per stage, strategic use is vital to getting the most from it, especially since it covers a wide area.
As a battle arena, the Fiery Forge is well designed. The area is nicely sized for two combatants, and the metal ledges border three pits. The pits are shallow but are often filled with molten metal from the cauldrons above. Adding to the mayhem are sleep darts, which can be picked up and thrown at your opponent to knock them out for a few seconds. The level comes in both regular and borderless varieties, where you can knock out the opponent to score a victory. The only complaint is one you'd find with the battle mode in general, and that's the fact that it is limited to two players. Though small in size, each level feels like it could hold four players, and the battle mechanics are really suited to players fighting off multiple opponents. While it has been that way for a while, there's hope that a future franchise entry could increase the player count in this section, even if the main adventure remains a two-player affair (at most).
The other two figures in the pack are characters, one of whom is a returning member of the cast. That character is Terrafin, whose series three variant is named Knockout Terrafin. Like other series variants, his appearance in the game is the same as in his debut, with the costume change activating after you unlock his final ability. In this case, Terrafin takes a page from Sonic Boom in that he dives into the ground and has multiple baby sharks helping out when he emerges. He's more of a melee character with the earth element since he dishes out punches for his primary attack and performs a shoulder charge for his secondary attack.
He's a great character to have in the roster, but he's already available as a separate character that's available for purchase. Part of the reason these packs are so appealing is that they give players the chance to buy a character unique to the set. With this character being made available elsewhere, the value of the pack is diminished since it loses some of the exclusivity.
The final figure in the pack is Bumble Blast. Something of a living tree with a beehive for a jaw and honey for his tongue, he's a projectile character whose primary attack is a bee-launching gun while his secondary attack involves spitting honey to slow down enemies. He's interesting in that he's a capable fighter that's also useful as a support character since he can immobilize enemies so others can take shots at them. Once he levels up, he can also use both moves in tandem.
While Bumble Blast is another fun character to play, especially when his moves are upgraded, his appeal could be diminished by his element. None of the elements in the game are weak, and they merely designate advantages in particular areas and open up certain gates for bonuses. However, he is a life element, the same as the Ninja Stealth Elf packed into every Skylanders: Swap Force starter kit. For those trying to be frugal about buying figures, the inclusion of another life figure means that no new areas can be unlocked with his purchase. As a result, he's more disposable, and customers who are trying to make efficient purchases will see him as unnecessary. A character of a different element should've been chosen to complement Knockout Terrafin.
The Fiery Forge Battle Pack really caters to a limited audience. For the Skylanders fan who really enjoys the competitive multiplayer mode, more levels are never a bad thing, and the layout of the level is good. Completionist who wants every figure in the series will be interested, and the fact that the Fiery Forge figure has Lightcore properties is a nice touch. For everyone else, the pack is fine, but it could've been better if they'd thrown in a character of a different element and a character that wasn't already available for separate purchase. In short, you can get away with leaving this on the shelf for now.
Score: 6.5/10
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MIAMI — A troubled federal judge sentenced former FBI agent Daniel A. Mitrione Jr. to 10 years in prison Thursday on cocaine conspiracy and bribery charges after hearing testimony that the bureau had been negligent in directing one of its first undercover narcotics investigations.
``The lady holding the scales of justice may have a blindfold on, but she has a tear on her cheek today,`` said U.S. District Judge Eugene Spellman before pronouncing the sentence. ``If ever there was a day to damn the drug society, this is the case.``
Mitrione, 38, of Cooper City, had previously pleaded guilty to skimming 42 kilos of cocaine and earning $850,000 from the sale of drugs during a 1982-83 undercover investigation dubbed Operation Airlift.
Mitrione, an 11-year veteran of the agency, posed as a drug transporter at the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport during the investigation -- one of the first narcotics investigations undertaken by the FBI after being granted jurisdiction in drug cases in 1982. The FBI`s informant in the case, organized crime associate Hilmer B. Sandini of Coral Springs, was later indicted in Pittsburgh on federal drug-smuggling charges.
Mitrione`s attorney, Dan Forman of Miami, presented testimony from former and current FBI agents and a clinical psychologist who agreed that the bureau had mishandled the sensitive inquiry that at its apex had infiltrated a Colombian cocaine network capable of importing 500 pounds of cocaine every 10 days.
``I`m very disappointed. I felt we bared our soul to the judge and we told the truth. There is no doubt to me that the FBI is guilty of gross negligence,`` Forman said.
Agent David Boner testified that he was teamed with Mitrione on Operation Airlift in early 1982 but was removed after a few months. Boner said Mitrione was then left alone in his undercover role with Sandini.


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National Public Lands Recognition Day, 2009A Proclamation
Borne out of a commitment to protect and preserve our natural treasures, America's public lands are an indispensable component of American life. As we work to protect their integrity for future generations, vast expanses of land remain available for the use and enjoyment of all who visit them. National Public Lands Day is an opportunity for all Americans, young and old, to celebrate the majesty of our open spaces and devote our collective efforts to conserving our Nation's unique landscapes.
Today, from the largest National Parks and Forests to neighborhood playgrounds and urban parks, 130,000 volunteers are working on over 2,000 public land improvement projects across the Nation. Committed individuals, including participants from schools and universities, private businesses, non-profit organizations, and government agencies, are continuing the American tradition of stewardship through their service.
Dedicated to improving all aspects of our natural environment, this year's Public Lands Day focuses on water. Across the country, volunteers are highlighting the need to protect our Nation's water bodies by monitoring water quality in rivers and lakes, restoring wetlands, preventing stormwater runoff and erosion, cleaning up trash from shorelines, and learning techniques to conserve water at home.
Public lands help preserve our Nation's quality of life, offering fresh water, abundant natural resources, and educational and recreational opportunities. I was proud to sign the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to add to our Nation's treasured landscapes and build on our rich history as guardians of our natural environment. Today, we affirm our resolve to conserve these cherished spaces for our enjoyment and for that of future generations.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 26, 2009, as National Public Lands Day. I invite all my fellow citizens to join me in a day of service for our public lands.Start Printed Page 50670
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth.
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Monday, 16 November 2015
Musician and designer: Rob Yunioshi
As the frontman of caketronica starlets Yunioshi, Mr Rob Garner has toured everywhere from festivals in Canada and Iceland to local gigs when he's been living in Nottingham or London, where he's from.
A designer by day and an axe wielder by night, he's also played in other bands including Spaceships are Cool and the ridiculously weird Revenge of Calculon. I was very happy to host him on the podcast as his love of music has massively influenced me and his eclectic choices don't disappoint! Hear him talk schoolyard rapping and reveal something rather surprising about his nan's taste in music. (Extra bonus: Some rather special guests). Download the podcast or iTunes by typing in Desert Isolation Discs or stream it on Mixcloud here.
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Huipil from San Antonio Palopó #739Posted by admin in HUIPILES, San Antonio Palopó, SOLD
Spectacular teal colors! Like new, large and crisp teal-blue huipil from San Antonio Palopó in the Lake Atitlán area. This striking huipil has clean lines and colors that reflect the turquoise colored waters of the lake. This huipil measures 33″ across the shoulders, 34″ from the shoulders to the bottom hem, and the collar is round and measures a generous 7″ in diameter. The sides have been sewn to create armholes.
Huipiles from San Antonio Palopó are woven on a foot loom by men, and then decorated with accents by women. This simple yet elegant huipil has a lovely multi-shade accent decoration around the collar and beautiful hand embroidered designs half way down the front and back where the panels are joined. There is a simple zigzag stitch along the bottom raw edge.
Additional photos can be found here.
This huipil is in excellent condition and has very little sign of wear. The colors of this huipil make it stunning for either display or wear!
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Eric Chevillard's Au plafond (Paris: Les Editions de Minuit, 1997 / On the Ceiling (trans. Jordan Stump, Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press, 2000)) is odd: a young person, frightened of the outside world – so much so that he curls up into a ball from it – is prescribed, by his family doctor, an inverted chair to wear on his head so that he can walk straight. This he does, but he meets a great number of problems, such as discovering the limits of his existence with such an increased height, how to avoid elderly people wanting to sit on this extension of himself, and sheer prejudice: how can such an outsider survive, find fellow beings to relate to?
One of the unnamed narrator's new friends is Kolski, who was originally so smelly because unwashed that almost everyone avoided getting anywhere near him. Apart from the narrator, of course, who finds someone suffering from the same public rejection as himself. Soon, the pair find a disused refridgerated warehouse, and the cleaned-up Kolski hangs about – bat-like – on meat hooks.
Assorted oddball friends join the party, and soon they all move in to the house of the parents of Méline, the narrator's girlfriend. As the parents aren't ideal folks to live with, the group of friends move to the ceiling, where life not only looks different, but much more convenable. What's going on here?
To his translator Jordan Stump, Chevillard 'is fascinated by the imperous need we all feel to make life bearable, and by the lengths to which we are willing to go in that pursuit'. It's the world that's out of joint, and Stump enlarges on this by mentioning Chevillard's Le Caoutchouc, décidément (1992), in which, among other things, there's a plan to shrink the pain-sensitive area of the human being to the size of an eye to reduce the extent of pain, or, as in Pre-histoire (1994), a plan to re-create a paleolithic cave in which to live protected from the outside world. Interesting stuff. Why hasn't this kind of writing caught on in England, I wonder? Why is the USA more interested in experimental writing? OK, we know the answer, don't we?


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Corsair CSSD-F90GBGT
- Capacity: 90GB
- Solid State: Yes
- 2.5 inch: Yes
- Serial ATA (SATA): SATA 6Gb/s
- Weight: 80 grams
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Summary of Corsair CSSD-F90GBGT
You probably already know that solid-state drives are fast. With up to 85,000 IOPS and read speeds of up to 555MB/s, Force Series GT is on another level. Whether you're building the ultimate gaming PC, a monster of a video or photo editing workstation, or you simply crave serious solid state storage performance, this is the SSD you want. All the impressive performance numbers translate to this: disk operations up to four times faster than the fastest mechanical hard drives. Starting up your PC, launching applications, loading and saving large files and documents, and just about everything else you do with your PC is faster when you remove the bottleneck of old-fashioned hard drives. The Force Series GT is particularly adept at moving compressed data. You'll appreciate this real-world benefit if you work with music, movie and graphics files. Force Series GT SSDs feature support for the Windows 7 TRIM command. This allows them to store only the data they need and perform memory optimization to ensure the fastest possible write speeds. The 2.5" form factor allows for installation in most notebook PCs with no adapter required. If you're adding a Force Series GT SSD to your desktop PC, use the included 3.5" adapter to mount it in any standard hard drive bay.
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Erb's palsy is an injury that affects a baby' brachial plexus nerves in the shoulder area.
Birth injuries during delivery can sometimes lead to a number of complications. Erb's palsy is an injury that affects a baby' brachial plexus nerves in the shoulder area, causing weakness or paralysis of the arm and shoulder of the affected side. In this post, our Chicago birth injury attorneys will discuss this condition in detail.
Understanding Erb's Palsy
While the condition itself is not permanent, it can take a long time (about eight months) to heal and treatment could include surgery and days of therapy for the infant. Prognosis of Erb's palsy depends upon the following factors –
- Location of the injury
- Severity of the injury
- Time taken for detection and treatment
Erb's palsy usually does not have any residual effects, and about 90 to 100 percent recovery with treatment is seen in mild cases. At times, the affected arm may grow shorter than the unaffected one, and there may be lingering weakness in the affected arm, or difficulty in circular movements of the shoulder and elbow joints.
If left untreated, Erb's Palsy can render the infant's arm completely paralysed or permanently weakened. Injuries to the brachial plexus nerves can be painful thereby causing a lot of discomfort to the baby.
Treating Erb's Palsy
In some cases, Erb's Palsy clears without little or no treatment. However, in severe cases, treatment is essential, and the type of treatment required depends on the severity of the condition. If the nerves are stretched or stressed, the doctor will usually recommend physical therapy like strength exercises, sensory stimulation, and range of motion exercises as a treatment for restoring the function of the arm. Hydrotherapy and occupational therapy are other therapies that are recommended for mild cases of Erb's Palsy.
However, severe cases of Erb's palsy, where split or torn nerves are observed, surgery is essential. Surgery is also recommended for cases where therapy does not progress well and the desired outcomes are not seen. Surgery usually includes nerve grafts or nerve decompression.
Infants suffering from Erb's palsy, especially those involving split or torn nerves, should receive immediate treatment to avoid permanent damage. Children with permanent damage due to untreated Erb's palsy often have permanent paralysis or permanent weakness in the arm.
Seeking Legal Help for an Illinois Birth Injury
A brachial plexus injury or Erb's palsy is caused due to damage during the process of labor and delivery. These conditions can cause a lot of pain to the baby, and treatment can be a difficult experience for the already stressed parents. Additionally, these treatments and therapies become an added financial burden on parents.
At times, negligence on part of the healthcare providers, lack of attention to childbirth related complications and difficulties that the laboring mother faces can cause Erb's palsy.
Erb's palsy is preventable. If your baby has been diagnosed with Erb's Palsy, an experienced birth injury lawyer can help you uncover what caused the injury, help you determine the best course of action, prepare correct documentation, and collate necessary medical papers for filling a lawsuit in cases where negligence has caused the injury.Call Willens Law Offices today at (312) 957-4166 for a free consultation if your child has been a victim of medical malpractice.


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This 26-player card set was available through a mail-in offer detailed on the wax packs. The set was sent in return for $8.00 and three wrappers plus $2.00 postage and handling. The set features the popular Diamond King subseries in large (approximately 4 7/8" X 6 13/16") form. Dick Perez of Perez-Steele Galleries did another outstanding job on the artwork. The cards are essentially a large version of the Donruss regular issue Diamond Kings.
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Skip to comments.Supercuts sued for ban on Spanish
Posted on 08/12/2005 6:25:58 AM PDT by jaydubya2
Some Chicago businesses post "Se Habla Espanol" signs to boast about their Spanish-speaking employees.
But two hair stylists said in a federal lawsuit Thursday that their former bosses at Supercuts posted a different sign:
"Speaking a language other than English is not only disrespectful, it's also prohibited."
Stylists say the notice was put up in 2003, directed at employees as Supercuts managers allegedly barred them from speaking Spanish anywhere at work -- including in the break room or other places outside the earshot of customers.
Supercuts says there is no such ban.
"We absolutely, vehemently deny the allegations and believe the evidence will show otherwise," attorney Davi Hirsch said Thursday.
EEOC on the case
The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which joined in the lawsuit, argues that such a ban is a violation of the 1964 Civil Rights Act that prohibits employment discrimination based on national origin.
The EEOC, along with private attorney Kamran Memon, brought the lawsuit against Primps LLC and Management Advantage Group LLC, which own more than 20 Supercuts salons in the city and suburbs.
One of the stylists, Rosa Gonzalez, 54, of Chicago, said her bosses shot her dirty looks or would reprimand her if she spoke Spanish to co-workers while on break, or at other times, even when customers weren't around.
The ban was lifted, she said, only if a customer didn't know any English.
"I think it's not fair," said Gonzalez, who came to the United States 27 years ago from Guanajuato, Mexico. "Business[es] need to understand that we are free to speak our language."
No such rule, company says
Memon said Gonzalez and another stylist who filed the lawsuit, Blanca Sauceda, were reprimanded sometimes several times a week for speaking in Spanish on breaks. The two worked for the company at various locations for more than 10 years.
They ultimately quit at their Michigan Avenue location after they felt uncomfortable at work.
Memon said the two wouldn't challenge a policy that limits Spanish being spoken in front of English-speaking customers. But Memon said Gonzalez and Sauceda were told it was "ignorant" and "disrespectful" to speak Spanish at work.
EEOC trial attorney Ann Henry said the suit was brought after managers allegedly enforced a blanket ban at "more than one location."
But Hirsch, who represents the 20 Supercuts owned by Management Advantage Group, said no such ban exists and that the suggestion of one is ludicrous because Supercuts' work force is heavily Hispanic.
Hirsch said there is a written policy limiting language other than English.
"The goal of the policy was to speak essentially whatever language you chose in the lunchroom or on breaks, when you're not servicing customers," Hirsch said.
Hirsch questioned why the employees didn't raise concerns until after they left the company.
Looks good to me.
I'm with you. Of course, I'm not too worried about the lack of experience of the stylists. A 6 guard on top and a 2 on the sides is hard to mess up too badly.
So the lawsuit has a little bit of truth to it:
"Hirsch said there is a written policy limiting language other than English.
"The goal of the policy was to speak essentially whatever language you chose in the lunchroom or on breaks, when you're not servicing customers," Hirsch said."
This was buried at the end of the article.
But, it appears these women are taking it too far and saying there was a blanket ban.
There is not. If you are on break talking to another employee, you can speak Spanish.
But, when you are with customers, you need to speak English.
Seems reasonable to me.
There is NO OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF THE UNITED STATES.
I think English should be it, but that effort has failed in the past.
We can give it a try when Bush is out of office if we still have enough Republicans around in Congress.
Well, all that, and New York has always been interested in ONE MONEY!
Wish I'd taken a picture to prove it:
Hospital waiting room sign in English and Spanish, both telling how the hospital will treat you regardless of race, religion, age, etc. The only difference: The Spanish version had an extra sentence about what number to call if you feel you've been discriminated against.
In response to your #99
I repeat what I said earlier, "The inability to communicate with one another is what divides us".
United we Stand, Divided we Fall. I want every immigrant that comes to America to be proud to be an American. "Melting Pot" describes, to me, a conglomeration of many cultures who come together to be one.
You know, I'm trying to figure this out in my mind, I see "Chinatown" in San Francisco and love it. Am I racist? I certainly never thought so, I believe God made man in many colors and don't care what color a person is born under.
I think my resentment of speaking Spanish is because I have to "dial 2" for Spanish and the fact that I feel America should take immigrants from many countries and cultures around the world and we all together will make Americans. What we are getting from Mexico is not "immigration", it is "invasion" with the expectation that we must assimilate into their culture, not the other way around.
The fact is that many of these people speak Spanish in front of many non-spanish speaking people. Of course people are free to speak what they want, but have these people ever heard of "manners"????????? Its just rude, but they don't care one wit, as the quotes in the article clearly show.
What gets stronger by breaking it up? We are a single culture multi-ethnic culture. What you are advocating is anarchy, which is a step toward socialism or communism.
We aren't. We are just aware that WE have the GREATEST culture in the world and we want to preserve it.
We don't appreciate being invaded, in violation of our laws, by hordes of immigrants who arrogantly assume they have no obligation to speak English in public places, while they reap the benefits of OUR English-speaking culture...
I am from the Bronx. Even in the "Italian-American" area, very very few people speak Italian.
However, I cannot say the same of almost every other part of the Bronx where English is like a fourth language. This is hardly a good thing.
Not going to argue that some people move here with the expectation that the country should change for them. My grandmother got ticked off at my father for marrying an "American" as opposed to a "Russian." I think the first generation of immigrants clings to the old country much more than the kids do...
As for pressing "2" for Spanish...I think these types of business responses are for that first generation/wave of immigrants...the ones that have a hard time learning a new language...To me, it's no big deal.
If you go to an ATM in London, there are prompts in several languages...yet London and the UK are doing just fine (save a few Muslim malcontents, and earlier a few Irish malcontents).
In the end, immigrants to this country will assimilate. Why? Because here they will have a chance to succeed and take part in public life (and many of them will do just that).
Right on!
Close the darn borders !!
Believe me...the Italian neighborhoods were not speaking mostly English in the 20s and 30s...give the hispancis a couple generations...they'll speak English...it happens every time.
To your #113
That is because they are being polite, they are kindly speaking to your in your language as a consideration (since you're in their country that's certainly not a requirement, just a kind consideration).
If you chose to live in their country, and become a citizen of their nation, I would absolutely expect you to learn their language and customs and not expect them to adapt to yours.
I do have to admit I like working where I work, because you have to be an American citizen to work here....
never travelled overseas, don't plan on it. speak english, and that's enough. if i go over seas, it'll be to an english speaking country.
altho i could make it in a number of countries just fine, i can say the three important phrases in a couple languages:
where the toilet?
can i have a beer?
wanna skronk?
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I look nothing at all today like I did then. I didn't need to watch my diet or work out, and any piece of 10-dollar crap I threw on looked good on me. (Ah, youth.) Now I look better in a more layered ensemble, but back then, the less clothing, the better. Not ponchos like I own today. (How great are ponchos, by the way? Very underrated. Even literal walruses would look hot in ponchos. I'm pretty sure my ex-boyfriend cheated on me with a walrus wearing a poncho.)
I was modeling, partying, having fun, and going to school to study broadcasting when I got invited to a super-fancy party for Playboy's Hugh Hefner in Manhattan. I went to that party, of course, and like every party I went to back then, I collected many, many cards and phone numbers.
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