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Response: 1-See http://members.aol.com/poecentral/index.html
2-He was removed from the case.
4-Yes. The above letter from Anderson explains this.
Do u know what the killer looked like or did he/she know the vitms and is that all the evidence you have found.
Response: 1-The boy has identified a person of interest to us. 2-There is additional information yet to be revealed. Check back on Fridays for updates.
Why did the victim wrap herself in plastic and lay in a box
with a ventilation vent. E-mail Address Allispalis
Response: She was put in the box, then wrapped herself for warmth.
Another thing I've found curious about Ed Pierce is the way in which he stated during the interview (paraphrasing): "She's not the kind of girl you just hit on." The phrasing sounds odd - "not the kind of girl you JUST hit on??" Perhaps he -did- have a thing for her (like I tried to explain with the poetry, July 22.)
Oh, and to Boknee - I'm just a gal from NC who found this site quite by accident a couple of weeks ago - but I'm thoroughly enjoying it!
Response: Not certain what you mean.
Forgot to ask--is there any explanation for lacerations on arms, was there a way for her to attempt suicide?? the radial artery runs up the arm
Response: The angle of the wounds suggested it was not self-inflicted.
still feel that stalker had some kind of involvement--y else the hostilityat interview??
also suspect invovement of roomie and pierce too many conflicting statements and the info that child witness gave re: no vehicle
Does Purity Knight's boyfriend smoke?
Response: Her ex-boyfriend, Jake Rohleen, does not smoke.
how many people were interviewed
do you have any suspects?
if so who? why do you suspect him or her?
do you think that the person is someone else besides the abdutor?
Response: Hundreds of people have been interviewed. As for suspects, the page allows me to hear who you think it was.
Investigate the Church of Christ the Avenger. They have a heavy motive-if Purity does not survive her father, they gain $100,000 plus other things. Also, the threatening letter to Mrs. Knight said to drop money behind Church.
Response: The church has been a defender of the Knights. They gave them an alibi, and sent a search team for Purity Knight.
I can't find this answer. Was the loan to Azeriah repaid?
Response: No. More here.
Was the late Ms. Knight ever seen out on the town with
anyone on the night of her murder? Was she a promiscuous lady?
Response: She was entombed the night of her murder. She was promiscuous.
Ask Archer where he was on the night when someone was seen at purity knights house.
Response: He was at a Zoning Board meeting.
I think that someone has it! The person that's theory is about EAP-Ed Pierce. Great train of thought! Let us know who you are.
The money is quite clearly a motive both in terms of the abductor and Purity, even though the ransom note to the Knight's was not followed up, and did not really appear to be serious. Have you looked at Purity's attempts to raise the $10K - a University financial aid officer is mentioned in her date book. Just a coincidence that Ben Archer worked in the same role? Was there some conspiracy between the two of them? (Ben is also a church-goer)
Response: She didn't seem to have tried hard. She asked her mother for money and also applied for a student loan. She had received neither.
I believe that she was stalked by the man with the initials P.K. then he hide the knife and then fled the scene
A few questions I have not yet found asked thus far:
1. Is there any indication (physical evidence or otherwise) how long
Purity was kept in the box? She was abducted in March, but died in June
in the box of starvation. Yet she was apparently taken from the box
at least once to change at least some of her clothing. Any evidence
she was taken to a different location away from the cemetery, or spent
time elsewhere before being put into the box? Was she allowed to
change all of her clothing, or just a shirt?
2. Purity's hair was reportedly combed neatly and her body "cleaned".
How clean and neat was her body? Could she have been "cleaned" first,
then allowed to die from starvation? It seems unusual for serial or
or psychopathic or sociopathic killers to wait around for a victim to die of
starvation, then in whatever ways manipulate the body. Most
such people tend to "play" with their victims, then kill the victim
directly for the gratification they seek. Part of the ritual is
then to clean, dress, or disfigure (mutilate) the victim.
Response: 1-We have not found the primary location where she was kept.
2-The body was wiped clean--but still dirty from the mud.
I've got it! HAAAA!!! 8-D
I've always heard that a killer who communicates with authorities wants to be found....and will leave clues as to their identity. If that theory is true, well, then, I'm gonna tell ya who did it. :)
As already noted, two messages left were Edgar Allen Poe quotes - the note on the Polaroid and the lid to the box where Purity's body was found. Thinking that the note from the back of the map sounded a bit...literary, I checked the web to see if perhaps it was written by Poe also, and sure enough, it was - from "The Black Cat." Then it dawned on me:
Edgar Allen Poe.
His initials? EAP. So I got to noticing something...there was someone involved in the investigation with the initials EP, so I looked at his interview, where his middle name was stated. His initials were EAP also!
Edward Arthur Pierce.
GRILL HIM. Lay on the pressure. Find out if he's a Poe fan, and even if he isn't, check the computer lab at school - perhaps he has a favorite computer - and check the caches. He too could have used the web as several of us have in our research. As I asked in a previous message, get a bio on him, too. Is he merely an employee of the computer lab? Or is he a student also? Does, or did, he take this (possible) Sartre course? If possible, find out his general philosophical beliefs.
Yes, I am thus far lost as to his motive...I confess...but that's your job :)
Again, sorry so lengthy...
Response: Thanks for the tip. We'll keep you posted. Very interesting connections.
Did Aaron Azeriah find out that Purity Knight died? If so, where is he now?
Did Purity Knight ever pay him back the $10,000 loan?
Thank you.
Response: Aaron's interview is here.
In the death of valerie Vilson there was stage make up book found in the bedroom.the witness miss j was saying that the killer was wearing white make up at the party .
could this be stage make up? has Tom Gilbin be talked to about this case or his wear abouts during this time that she was missing ? I think that the killer knew both sisters and that the killer is in the photo on the refrig. in valerie Vilson's
Has Matthew Owens been implicated in the death of Purity Knight?
Response: He has been cleared, but is awaiting trial for the stalking.
Lee Perez said that she didn't know Valerie Wiilson, so who
is the Lee mentioned(1/5 10:24 pm)in the diary?
In the second interview with Lee Perez, she said that the
caller threatened to commit suicide, how did she know this?
She said that PK never told her about the calls.
Does Ed know Owens? Is it possible that Lee & Ed were
behind the phone calls?
Response: Lee Perez did not know Vilson. Perez answered the suicide call. Both Ed Pierce and Lee Perez were at home during the calls.
Have you looked at her sister's killer as a susspet?
Response: Yes, no connection.
How much of the $10,000.00 did Purity leave behind? Have you traced the check to see if she deposited it or cashed it? Is it possible she was being blackmailed?
Response: The check was cashed and the proceeds possibly put in the safe deposit box.
Is there any history about her time in ISREAL AND AFTER SHE RETURNED TO THE STATES
Response: Little is known.
Maybe the triangle indicated where they were going triangle
something or something triangle or maybe pyiramid something
or something piramid you should look into that
Response: Appreciated.
It could have been an ex boyfriend who murdered her but who?
have you did a background check on Aarron Azeriah? and questioned him and asked why he gave her the loan?
Response: He has been interviewed. We are checking his background.
Was the victim left or right handed? Did she smoke?
Response: Right handed. Occassional smoker
Ben Archer- how early was the time when he found purity? when was purity murdered? how often does he take early walks?
Response: He found the body around 6 AM. He takes the dog for daily walks, and walks for exercise several times a week.
about david woolworth- was he and purity alone together for tutoring or something? what time did he last see her? did he and purity have any conflicts during the day?
Response: He spoke with her in the afternoon on March 3, 1997. The interview is here.
Is it possible that the name on the back of the ATM receipt
was not ESTAFANI, but Stefan, wtih an inverted ? at the
beginning, and a regular ? at the end. This is how they ask
a question in Spanish. (atleast how they write it). If so,
isn't Stefan Spanish for Steven???????
Thank you for any help that you can give me.
Response: ESTAFANI has not been located.
Owens confessed to the stalking incident and his
fingerprints matched that of a camera dropped outside
Purity's window. Did he match the shoeprint as well?
Second question: has the roomate left the building
where the stalking occured and why did she drop
charges on Owens?
Email please email@example.com
Response: 1-He matched the shoeprint.
2-Perez still lives in the house. Owens will face charges.
The ATM slip bothers me.
The date on the front quite clearly reads 30/09/96 - standard European format dd/mm/yy. The dates on the back
appear to be in US format mm/dd - 8/4, 8/11 etc. This
would imply that either the "bullfights" took place over
a month before the ATM slip was issued.
For some reason this slip was deemed important enough to keep in a Safety deposit box, why ? I wonder what these "bullfight" dates really mean.
Response: No idea. It baffles. The strange things that seem valuable for others.
Dear Sir,
I am quite upset about the way the chat sessions are going.
i have been enjoying these session until last week, now I go in and get upset with these other people who are trying to take over for EJ, and they are running the show. I know of 3 people who are also upset with this area, and they don't even get excited to come to the chat rooms anymore. Some order needs to be taken in the chat room. If EJ is to run the show then let her, and tell all of the other people to shut up and let her do her job.
I am totally frustrated now because of them, I was in the chat room for only 15 minutes. Thank you for your time.
Barb Beavers
Response: Hope we are addressing your feelings. To the public, we operate a AOL chat area. It is staffed by EJ, our public information officer.
I had a question. I read on the Theory site about a Vaskin
Kissoyan. Who is this person and why haven't i read about
him. I'm still finding things that I haven't seen before but
I'm pretty sure I haven't seen this name.
Thank you for any response.
Response: Kissoyan is connected with the Vilson case. He tried to help the main suspect surrender.
Aaron had to have done it. Did Purity ever get the 10,000 dollars from her parents ?
Response: The loan was not repaid.
I have a hunch that edward pierce is the killer. Purity's roomate spoke of space like music being played on the answering machine. In edward's interview, he stated that he and Purity liked listening to it. Secondly, Edward and Purity are both on the mailing list of the Ego Shovel. He knows her more than he is telling. Thirdly, most of the people are associated with math and science. Edward, however is taking art and english classes, hence the poetry found. Plus, he did a paper on Bram Stoker and John Millington Synge, two well known writers and poets. I may not have physical evidence, but I know he did it.
Response: Appreciated. His name has come up in recent discussions.
Just a few questions:
1. On what basis was Matthew Owens cleared?
2. Is he related to Gary Owens and Bernie Owens?
3. He stated he has no computer, but referred to your site
4. Ed Pierce's name appears on the mailing list for Ego Shovel.
Did he and Purity ever discuss this? Did he introduce her to
the cult? Is he an active memeber?
Please e-mail me firstname.lastname@example.com. Thanks.
Response: 1-Owens was out of the state.
2-No relation.
3-He used public terminals on campus. They are very popular.
What was Frank's will doing in her safe deposit box?
Response: He gave it to her.
Where was Ed Pierce the night that McPhail "saw" the stalker? Is it definitely Owens?
Response: He was at the library. The stalker was Owens.
Has Purity's Nissan car ever been found?
Response: Yes, on campus. No sign of a struggle, or prints.
Polaroid Film Stock # E6V099002E is a
professional film, used by professional
photographers as a proof print for portrait
This film is not available in the Oxford area.
The writing is expected to be poetry. It is
affixed with a common cellophane tape.
Dear Det.Armstrong,
Were any prints lifted off the tape that held the
poetry? What was the process? Dusting or Crazy glue?
Response: We used crazy glue. No prints.
Was Valerie the daughter of Frank and Judith Knight, or was just one of them her parent and the other one not known? If she was, why did they give her up for adoption?
Response: Both were the parents. They were not married, and so gave up Valerie Vilson.
What was the result of Purity's attempt to repay "Aaron"? Notes in her date book indicate that she was looking for means to get out from under this debt to him.
Who was "Aaron" why would he loan Purity $10,000.00?
Evidence at the crime scene indicates that a child was present, during or after the murder? Was it the little boy present when the body was located? Have his care givers been questioned? Are they suspect?
Response: These files have the answers.
According to your response to the letter written on Sunday, June 29, 18:42:51, 1997, the Private Investigator hired by Tom Gilbin to obtain the computer files has reportedly left the country and those files were never recovered.
Is it possible after reading about this on the WEB, that some unscrupulous advertisers or computer development group possibly thought Purity had the files and went after her? To paraphrase the article on Tom Gilbin, "advertisers would kill to get their hands on this stuff."
Or another scenario: Three people were murdered for these files and the actual killer is still at large. This is the killer who so painstakingly posed Valerie's body to throw suspicion elsewhere. Is it beyond reason to believe that he has reentered this country and made Purity his fourth victim in a continued search for the files. A man who would kill for hire is certainly a man who would kill for profit.
Response: That case is closed. I appreciate the interest.
Who was the letter to that PK wrote about meeting Aaron?
Do we know what studies or what PK was doing in the Middle East????
Where is Caddy????
Response: The letter was to Caddy, a friend from a High School camp.
Response: No
1 MORE THING, Purity was at the bank March 3rd (signed log)
did any transactions occur with her accounts that day ... withdraw????
I think I'm done now CEECEE28
Response: No.
Det. Armstrong,
I'm still very curious about "Cooters" have you talked to any
one who hangs out there with Ego Shovel? have you confirmed what blaine said, ie... purity being there after Mar, 3rd as this is vital info,,was she still there on the 17th???? who is left on ....suspect list ? has Aaron been put on that list.????
please respond
Response: We have spoken with members of the mail list. Knight was at the Cooter farm, in temporary residence, from roughly March 3 to March 17.
Is Matthew Owens Val Vilson's murder?
Response: No.
I was wondering if she had a boyfriendor some one who her roommate knew that liked her.
Response: Many boyfriends.
What kind of alibi does Aaron have for this whole thing? Has he been questioned yet?
Response: He has been questioned. View here.
The boy that was spotted could he have been Miss Knight's son that no knew about? It was stated that she was raped and
had an abortion, maybe she didn't and the person who abducted her was the father of the little boy.
Response: Perhaps.
Why did aaron loan the money to the victim?
Response: Answer here.
In what city was the safe deposit box located?
Response: The box was located in Oxford, Mississippi at the Merchants and Farmers Bank.
1-What is Greg's shoe size?
2-Are puritys parents dead?
3-Has the size 10 gym shoe been identified?
4-The pictures sent by the abductor how far away was the closest place to get the film.
5-Did the peeper have the same kind of film?
Response: 1-Greg Giblini was dead by the time the night case began. His show size was a 10 1/2.
2-Purity Knight's parents are alive.
3-The shoeprint was Matthew Owens.
4-The film is available in Memphis.
5-The window peeper used consumer grade film, the abductor used a professional grade polaroid.
Have you noticed that the cut marks on her arms are in the symbol of a cross? Maybe you should look at Dad again. Something is just not right there.
Response: The Knight's alibi, church related, has ben confirmed. There name is no longer on the suspect list. Also removed are Matthew Owens and Jake Rohleen.
The knife,it could of been a weapon of threat,he or she could of treatned Purity with the knife and wanted you to find the knife.
Response: Appreciated.
I was just wondering if, the parents were at all worried about there daughter? They sure don't seem to have.
Have they found a reason as to why she was murdered?
Why did this stalker, want to make purity go through the same thing Val did,
when she was not at fault for it, did he want her to die also?
Please email me at firstname.lastname@example.com
Thank you
Response: The parents were very concerned at her disappearance. They, in conjunction with their church, organized several search eforts.
Were both women killed the same way?
Response: Valerie Vilson was shot in the head and mutilated post-mortem. Purity Knight was starved to death. Her mutilation occurred while alive, as torture.
Of all the people questioned were any of them left handed?
Response: Judith Knight
What about McPhail?
Response: Johnny McPhail has been checked out. There are several witnesses in that can confirm his location during the Knight episode.
Dear Det. Armstrong,
Was it found out if the murders are 'related'.. Purity
and her sister Val.. Thanks
Response: There is no relationship. The motive for Vilson's murder, greed, is different than the Knight motive.
Do we know who Purity's Science Teacher was????
does the victim have any relatives or enemies with the initials pk
Where was Ed Pierce on the morning that Ms Night was last seen by her roomate, and after she had dissapeared how often was Ed over at Ms nights roomates house?
I realize we're probably not privy to all the details
surrounding the case, however I do wonder about Steve Owens'
part in the case. He does not seem to be above suspicion
at this point considering the hostility he harbored toward
Ms. Knight. He also seems to be the type of person described
by the FBI psychologist asked to profile the abductor. Was
there something about his alibi that precludes his being
involved in her death?
Thanks for any reply you can give. In any event, I'll
continue to follow the case.
who is johnny mcphail?
The boy witness may have been around a crowd or friends of the adults in his family and overheard the location of the body. Most people brag about what they have done and he may have overheard it.
In two of the pictures taken of her at the Animal Refuge there is a bar below the window is that a computer misstake or could there be his reflection on it if you where to zoom in on it. Another thing, one of the notes on the back of the page where taped to the pocture, Did you check for fingure prints on the edges of the tape?
what information did the child give about the murder?
Tobby smith
do you think maybe she joined the cult group and she had to purify her soul to be saved considering her relious
back ground. maybe this was a cleansing act and it went
wrong and who ever was helping her is scared to come
forward. it could be the reason why she was washed and
hair combed and change of clothes. just a thought.
july 25 1:33 a.m.
Why did someone with David Woolworth's credentials
leave Cambridge University to go to a relative backwater like
Oxford, MS? I believe something drove him away from Cambridge
I think you should question him about this.
Has the knife that was found been checked for fingerprints? And is it the same knife used to carve the tree and the rock?
Is there any other info on the church of the anvenger? It seems to me that if PK dies they cash in. And why did PK have to oulive her father by 45 days. was he planing on getting her outof the way and then maybe killing himself?
Is there any other info on the church of the anvenger? It seems to me that if PK dies they cash in. And why did PK have to oulive her father by 45 days. was he planing on getting her outof the way and then maybe killing himself?
did Giblini have other short videos with other girls?
Purity's roommate and her boyfriend are too conflicting. One minuete shes friendly and talkative next shes a rambling idiot that niether of them asociate with. Both of them say the other does something the other denies. And this little kid, if he was digging in the dirt wouldn't he leave a footprint. And how come the dog just happened to notice the kid's smell. If there's a girl in a whole probally screaming, and she's using the bathroom in this coffin(the coroner's report says so), then this dog isn't going to detect that. or the man for that matter, i mean every day for over a month he walks by and he never detects her. Requestion all 3. and for the roommate and her boyfriend confront them with what the other one said and see if thier stories change!
was she sexually assaulted?
Why did you decide to open this case for the public? Don't
you think that for the family's sake it should remain private?
Suggest you click the reality check button
Was there a connection between the Owens' who witnessed Purity's father's will and Mathew Owens?
Were the writings sent by the abductor handwritten or typed?
If handwritten were they compared to the samples of Aarron
whatever his name from the loan contract and to Matt Owens?
Did the cult have stron beliefs in the pyramids or in witch craft.
Did you try to ask the father considering the 2 daughters are d
dead and the mother is dead he could be over griefed and couldn;t live w/ it
Why did you decide to open this case for the public? Don't
you think that for the family's sake it should remain private?
does any of the supects smoke
In her diary what do the numbers following the date mean?
i.e. 12/12 120, 12/13 122, 12/14 120...etc. etc...
were there any fingerprints on the envelopes or such from the abductor?
OK, here goes...
1. On both occasions, the Poe quotes refer to "night" - could this, in the killer's own way, be referring to "Knight" (Purity herself)? Reexamine the quotes, using Knight instead.
The first quote from the Polaroid, from Poe's "The
In the Silence of the (K)night
How we Shiver with Affright.
Perhaps the killer required that she be silenced?
Second quote, found on the 'coffin', from "A Dream":
In visions of the dark (K)night
have dreamed of joy departed -
But a waking dream of life & light
Hath left me broken-hearted
The "dark" Knight was the family's secular child, Purity herself. Have dream of joy departed? Perhaps his vision of being with her (read: crush.), were shattered by her rejecting him. A waking dream of life & light? Light equates with daytime, or....no more (K)night, which breaks his heart - obviously he didn't WANT to kill her (of course, that's if my theory-in-development is on the right track).
2. In her date book, found in the safety deposit box, one day lists "Fundamentals of Chem, Comp Stats, Sartre, and French?". So....is Sartre one of her courses? And if so, what aspect of Sartre? His life? Philosophy? Literature? Sartre might appeal to someone who's questioning (or seeking to justify) his moral standing. Also, while there, go ahead and ask the teacher if there are any Poe fans in the class (a "geek", perhaps?)
3. #1 and #2 lead me to believe the murderer is someone who has little idea of what he actually believes - think psychotic agnostic. :)
4. Could you please provide more biographical info on Pierce? According to the computer files you obtained, he had started a paper comparing Stoker and Synge. (Synge is someone I honestly hadn't heard of until your site - did some research and SOME of his work is somewhat macabre like Poe's.) Also include info on whether or not he attends UM also - he works at the computer lab, but is he also a student? Does HE take Sartre?
Sorry so lengthy...
If the likelyhood of Purity being held above ground before her death, and the abductor allowing her to change her clothes was a fact; how do you explain the damage done by the fecal matter? I mean, what did they do? Just allow her to change her shirt? Excellent site by the way! Thanks for bring it to us.
Was there anyone who maybe liked PK say an ex or something that may have been hurt by her?
how long did it take the police to find the body of the girl?
Did she have a boyfriend? If, she did was he abusive?
What day and what time was she killed ?
What ever happened to the boy, was he ever found?
Why was he crying?
Are the police going to try and find this boy he seems to
be a big part of the of the ivestagation or is he?
He may lead you to an adult who may be involved?
He could have been the one feeding her but found her dead instead, that might be why he was crying?
what is the background purity never discussed
Have you considered a psychic, I know that it is hard for most of us (police) to grasp but there may be some value to it.
There were two things that struck me wierd,
One thing is the two stars on the bottom of the letter
from the abductor on the piece of the map, why are they there,
Second the spelling "Afright" is it a misspelling or
something else?
Can u explain how she was murder? How long did it take her
body to be found? Did the victim know her attacker? Were there
any written statements or complaints filed by the local police
What Animal Refuge did she work at?
Did anyone check to see if one of the people
in the Animal Refuge had seen someone taking
pictures of her?
If Owens and Giblini are somehow connected could they have possibly worked together in Valerie's murder? Possibly the third party on the cats fur.
Does any of the people involved in this case smoke?
Have any connections been made between Owens and Greg Giblini?
How tall and what shoe size does Ed Pierce wear?
Have you interviewed Aaron Azeriah?
why it takes long this investigation.
Do you plan to interview Ed Pierce again?
In the previous interview, he said that he and Purity didn't talk too much, nor did they belong to any of the same classes or groups.
But both their name appear on Ego Shovel's mailing list!
Are Gary and Bernie Owens, the witnesses in Frank's will, related to Matthew Owens in any way?
Is there any specific or particular reason for your looking into Ego Shovel other than the fact that PK was on the mailing list?
Is there any information as to where the abduction of Purity took place?
Is there any way to trace the professional photography paper used in the first photo sent to you?
Is there a match between the Valentine written by Matthew Owens and the writting in the box?
The clothing that Purity was found in is not the same she was wearing...but, is that Purity's clothing if so then someone would have to had access to her clothing after her abduction.
Just a comment on the photograph of the persons taken in Spain. I just noticed that the female in the middle of the photo looks identical to the drivers license picture of Lisa Wood. Wasn't Lisa missing during the time that this photo might have been taken, and then was located in the beginning of November 96', supposedly living in Seattle during her sabbaticle? Also,it seems Lisa and Purity had a nasty little habit of disappearing and then conveniently turning up safe and sound later on. P.S. Great website!!!! AJ
Is the private investigator that testified in the sister's murder case in custody,
or is he/she in the witness protection program and living free?
i dont understand why purity's parents dont acknowledge valerie Vilson. If they are so religious and she is their biological daughter. What about this church of the avenger. What is their doctrine.
When the suspect left the message on Purity's voicemail, why weren't you able to check the phone records to see where the call was placed? Where was Purity's roommate when she was discovered missing?
When the suspect left the message on Purity's voicemail, why weren't you able to check the phone records to see where the call was placed? Where was Purity's roommate when she was discovered missing?
Did Owens have an alibi? Could the poem on the back of the
photograph have come from the play he was in with the victim's
Do the band members of Ego Shovel have alibis and does the
poem match their song style?
I want to know if matthew owens had an alibi the night of the abduction. and if so what was it and did you confirm it.
whats the connection between the people in the picture in spain and there unwillingness to cooperate with the police?
why was pruity knight hated by matthew owens so much.
did you all find shoe prints at the seen of the abduction?
how far did matthew owens live from where the body was found.
do you think pruity new her killer? and how can lee perez laugh off the message left on there machine I listened to it several times with my wife and we swear it is a victim in the background. what do you think.
thanks for your time
Re: Matthew Owens.
I happened to notice in the interviews you conducted that he says he doesn't own a computer yet he had Purity's email address and he mentioned visiting the site. That suggests access to a computer at the very least. As well if he's visited the site in enough detail to get info on P's parents he must have at least recognized your reference to Ego Shovel. maybe you should talk to him again? I think he may know more than he's saying.
Response: There are public internet terminals on campus and at the city library. The library has records of owens use of these services. He does seem to now more than he is saying.
Sorry...I now realize "Ariadne" is Purity. Is there any understanding of why she chose to use that name on the Ego Shovel mailing list? In Greek mythology, Ariadne was the daughter of Minos and Pasiphae who gave Theseus the thread with which to find his way out of the Minotaur's labyrinth. Why Ariadne do you suppose?
Response: A while back someone posted this description of the mythical Ariadne: Ariadne is a character in a legend. Her father was Minos, the king who had a labyrinth created to house the beast (Minotaur) that his wife bore after having intercourse with a bull. Minos required a tribute from Athens (young men and women) to be sacrificed to the Minotaur. Theseus volunteered to go, to hopefully deliver his country from the tribute to Minos. Ariadne fell in love with him, and gave him a thread to unwind in the labyrinth allowing him to kill the Minotaur and then find his way out again. From the Labryrinth
Is "Ariadne Knight", a name on the Ego Shovel mailing list, related to Purity's family?
Response: It is the same person.
When the suspect sent you letters were there any riddles or items that seem not to go with him stalking Ms. Vilson
Response: Not certain what you are asking. Please restate.
Do you suspect the parents at all ?
I mean after all she is "an evil child" and should be dealt with... I am sure they would say.. These religious fanatics a a re the worst cultists there are!!!!
Just a thought... He or she who doth protest too much!!!!
Response: The Knights along with Jake Rohlen have been cleared due to their attendenc at several church activities. The distance from Mtnn Home to Oxford would make their involvement impossible.
Who is Estefanie? And what relationship does she have with Purity?
What was the name of the girl from the camp that wanted to go to Europe with her?
Has she been questioned? What is the relationship between her Purity now?
Was there ever a request for money in order to get Purity back?
Thanks this is fun! :)
Response: 1-Estefanie, Spanish for Stephanie, is someone Knight met in Spain. Her whereabouts are unknown.
2-The summer camp friend is Caddy. Yes, she gave no useful information. They did write. She is looking for those letters.
3-No one was ever approached by Knight for money.
were the writings of the edgar allan poe poem on the wall match the writings of the abductors notes
Response: They match to a degree. The utensil used on the sandstone was rough with little detail.
I was wondering if the shirt that she was wearing when she was found was the same as the one in the second polaroid picture? it seems to be dark in the photo when you found the body but a bright green in the polaroid.
Response: No--she was in different clothing.
In the picture of Purity's body on the opening page she is wearing a dark, sleeveless top. However, in the second photo sent by the killer she is plainly wearing a bright green top. the killer was either letting Purity out of the box (too small to change inside and no surplus clothes) or Purity was a willing participant. WAS this a way of gaining money that went wrong ?
Response: Perhaps. It is evident she was allowed to change. While it is possible to change in the box (we used an actor in a simulation) we feel it is likely she was held above ground before burial. That would be where the clothing change came.
Has anyone noted the similarities between the two sisters bodies? Both were mutilated in as much as puncture wounds to the abdomen
Response: Yes. Both were cleaned after death. However, there seems to be no other connection.


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Urge Kaporos Practitioners to Wave Money Instead of Chickens in 2013
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Kaporos ("atonements") is a custom preceding Yom Kippur - the Jewish Day of Atonement - in which chickens are ritually sacrificed by many Orthodox Jews. The person "swings" the chicken, held by the legs or by pinning the bird's wings painfully backward, around his or her head while chanting about transferring one's sins symbolically to the bird. The chicken is then publicly slaughtered, and though claimed to be given to "the poor," thousands of Kaporos chickens are stuffed into garbage bags dead and alive and otherwise discarded as trash, as documented in Brooklyn and Los Angeles in 2012. Prior to the ceremony, the chickens are packed in transport crates, and unused birds have been found abandoned in their crates when the ceremony was over.
The Alliance to End Chickens as Kaporos seeks to replace chickens in kaporos rituals for 3 principal reasons:
The use of chickens as kaporos is cruel. They suffer in being held with their wings pinned painfully backward, in being waved over the heads of practitioners, and in being packed in crates for days without food, water or shelter leading up to the ritual, which violates tsa'ar ba'alei chaim, the mandate prohibiting cruelty to animals.
The use of chickens is not required by Jewish law. It is not a mitzvah but a custom that originated in the middle ages.
The use of money is a perfectly acceptable atonement that not only avoids animal cruelty but reduces poverty and shows compassion. Instead of chickens, a packet of money can be waved and chanted over by kaporos practitioners and donated directly to their favorite charities.
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Eminent Orthodox Rabbis Oppose Using Chickens in Kaporos Rituals on Grounds of Religion, Morality, and Compassion for Animals
"Since this is not a clear duty but rather a tradition, and in the light of the kashrut problems and cruelty to animals, and in the light of all of what our aforementioned rabbis said, it is recommended that one should prefer to conduct the atonement ceremony with money, thus also fulfilling the great mitzva of helping poor people."
--Rabbi Shlomo Aviner, Head of Jerusalem's Yeshivat Ateret Cohanim and Rabbi of Beit El, in a letter to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Israel quoted in The Jerusalem Post, September 14, 2010. http://www.jpost.com/VideoArticles/Article.aspx?id=188106
"Beyond the objections of the Ramban, Rashba and the Bet Yosef to the custom of 'kapparot,' and beyond the warnings of rabbinic authorities such as the Chayei Adam, Kaf HaChaim, Aruch HaShulchan and the Mishanah Brurah regarding the halachic infringements involved in using live fowl for this custom, the latter also desecrates the prohibition against "tzaar baalei chayim" (causing cruelty to animals). Those who wish to fulfill this custom can do so fully and indeed in a far more halachically acceptable manner by using money as a substitute as proposed by the latter authorities mentioned above."
--Rabbi David Rosen, CBE, KSG, International Director of Interreligious Affairs, AJC, and Chief Rabbinate of Israel's Honorary Advisor on Interfaith Relations. Former Chief Rabbi of Ireland, August 25, 2011
"A custom must operate within the confines of Judaism's basic fundamental values. The Torah prohibits Jews from causing any unnecessary pain to living creatures, even psychological pain. It says in the Book of Proverbs, 'The righteous person considers the soul of his or her animal.' The pain caused to the chickens in the process of performing Kapparot is absolutely unnecessary. Giving money is not only a more humane method of performing the practice of Kapparot but it is also a more efficient way of ensuring that those who are in need will receive the requisite assistance."
--Rabbi Shlomo Segal, Rabbi of Beth Shalom of Kings Bay in Brooklyn, New York, August 25, 2011
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Last week Telegraph Travel reported that the pound had soared through the $2 mark, and we revealed just what great value there is for British travellers visiting the United States. In the same issue, I highlighted the fact that air fares to India are the same in absolute terms as they were about 30 years ago.
It made me think about other areas of travel, and how prices have changed in the 20 years I have been writing about the subject. It might seem surprising to those who, like me, are reeling from the expense of booking a family summer holiday, but in many areas the costs of travelling have plummeted.
We all know that air fares have been getting cheaper - but do we realise by how much? Many air fares in Europe are less than a third of what they were. Some ferry fares, too, are much lower - less than a quarter of the price in 1990 - and car hire, insurance, budget hotels and Eurostar fares are also cheaper than they were in the last days of Mrs Thatcher's government. I have given examples below of just how much prices have fallen.
Bear in mind that these comparisons are made pound for pound. Since 1990 inflation has increased British retail prices by about 68 per cent overall. In real terms, therefore, the reductions are even more spectacular. How can this be? Oil prices have been soaring, demand has been growing, more people travel more often than ever... surely prices should have been rising?
You need to look at each sector of the travel trade individually to explain the phenomenon, but many prices are linked to the fall in air fares, and there are several reasons why these have come down so sharply since European routes were opened up to more competition in the mid-1990s.
First, the internet has made the booking process cheaper: airlines have been able to strip out the costs of travel agent commissions and their own booking staff. Second, computers have enabled airlines to manage their yield more efficiently. They know accurately on which flights they can push up fares, and on which to offer the incentive of very low prices.
Also, airlines such as EasyJet and Ryanair use the most fuel-efficient aircraft and operate them in the most economical way, with fast turnarounds and, usually, three round trips a day for each aircraft. So the cost of running aircraft is spread over more passengers. Ryanair has also stolen a march on many airlines by operating to small, cheap airports rather than using the congested and expensive main hubs.
Meanwhile, the growth of low-cost airlines has forced both the ferry companies and Eurostar to cut their fares to try to compete. And the huge increase in the number of independent travellers flying to European airports has sparked the growth of car hire brokers, which have forced down the cost of rentals.
None of this will come as much comfort to those of us who worry about the harm being done by carbon emissions to the environment and about the impact of crowds on sights, coastlines and landscapes. But if you love travelling, you have never had it so good.
The next obvious question is, how long can it go on? Will I be looking back in, say, 2025 and commenting on just how much prices in the travel industry have fallen since 2007? I am pretty confident that I won't.
That doesn't mean that there won't still be price falls. With Europe and the United States preparing to allow greater competition between airlines on transatlantic routes, a price war looks almost certain. We could see starting fares of less than £100 return between London and New York. And if the new super-size Airbus 380 is a success, it may be that fares on long-haul routes will continue to fall.
As more developing countries turn to tourism, it is also likely that the cost of resort holidays will be held in check. It may not be good news for coastal environments, but destinations such as Brazil and China still have vast potential for developing holiday resorts, and they can compete very effectively on the labour costs that make up a hefty slice of the price of running hotels.
I would guess, however, that we have perhaps five more years of "good times" before reality begins to bite. Much will depend on what happens in the global economy, and on the impact of any terrorist attacks on airlines and tourists.
But the demands of travellers from the developing nations will surely put pressure on prices. Just as the Japanese have prospered and then travelled in huge numbers, so economic growth in India and China, for example, will lead to many more millions joining the throngs of international tourists. Demand for hotel rooms in Paris, London, Venice and Rome can only increase. And that will mean higher prices - as Fred Mawer points out, the cost of hotels in Paris already seems to be on an upward trend.
The prospect of more green and tourist taxes and the increasing cost of fuel, road pricing and labour will also surely take their toll.
Of course we don't know what fuel technologies will have been developed by 2025. If we can find an alternative to oil and a way of managing the vast numbers of global tourists, perhaps in 20 years' time the financial picture for travellers will look even rosier. But it's a very big "if".
Then and now - how prices compare I have made most of these comparisons based on my own articles and research going back nearly 20 years. When I can, I have fixed 1990 as the point of comparison with today's prices, using my own records and research for articles in both The Daily Telegraph and Holiday Which? - which I know were properly verified at the time - as my sources.
Then: £159 Now: £50
My example is for a return fare to Pisa - in 1990 with BA, and in 2007 with Ryanair (this includes all the many taxes and charges imposed by Ryanair on top of its headline price of 1p each way, and the one checked-in suitcase). Despite the fact that fares at peak times are often much more expensive, there is no doubt that overall air fares have plummeted since 1990.
Here are some other comparisons: 2007 prices first, 1990 in brackets.
Return fares from London to:
Boston: £278 (£416)
Delhi £437 (£519)
Sydney £619 (£995)
Naples £59 (£228)
Rome £50 (£188)
Nice £63 (£125)
Barcelona £46 (£142)
All the prices from 1990 are the cheapest returns then available with BA (except for Nice, which was with Dan Air). For the 2007 fares I have used the cheapest returns including taxes and charges I could find in September/October with EasyJet (Nice, Naples and Barcelona), Ryanair (Rome) and BA (Boston, Delhi, Sydney, booked through Trailfinders). All 2007 fares are subject to change.
Then: £308 Now: £66
Competition from both Eurotunnel and no-frills airlines has reduced the number of services, routes and companies offering crossings and forced the hovercraft out of business. But the result has been a huge reduction in headline fares - though you may still face a stiff bill for peak-time crossings during the school holidays.
The price comparison is for the cost of a return for a car plus passengers from Dover to Calais with Stena Sealink in 1994, and I have quoted this year's cheapest return offered by SeaFrance.
Then: £95 Now: £59
These figures go back to 1994, when the service began. Since then Eurostar has had to cut its cheapest fares to win business. We are still paying only £2 more than we did for a return on the Boat Train in 1990 - that cost £57 and took five hours.
Car hire
Then: £180 Now: £129
My price is for a week's hire of a group A car at Pisa airport with Holiday Autos. Prices in France, meanwhile, have fallen from about £160 to £135 and in Spain from £105 to £77.
The lower cost of new cars (in real terms) and the growth of British-based car hire brokers - which negotiate bulk deals with local suppliers and multinationals abroad and then sell direct to their customers from this country - seem to be behind the fall in prices.
Travel insurance
Then: £75 Now: £48
Selling insurance policies used to be a nice little earner for travel agents and tour operators. Mark-ups were enormous and annual multi-trip travel policies, which cover all your trips for a year and offer significant savings for regular travellers, were hard to find. In 1993, when I first wrote about such annual policies, they cost from about £75 for worldwide cover. Now there are dozens of specialist insurance agents offering travel cover and a worldwide policy, such as the one I checked with Direct Travel Insurance, costs from about £48.
British budget hotels
Then: £48 Now: £26
It's difficult to make exact comparisons, because the big development since 1990 has been the mushrooming of groups such as Travel Inn, Holiday Inn Express and Travelodge - which was offering a double room in its hotel in Covent Garden, London (a decent if not exactly charming place to stay) for this September from £26 when I checked the website this week.
You may have to pick your dates carefully to get the lowest rates, but there are some bargains to be had. In 1991, the cheapest double room in a hotel or b&b in central London recommended by the newly launched Which? Hotel Guide cost £48.
And the bad news...
Plenty of other costs have risen sharply for travellers: train fares in Britain, room rates of upmarket hotels, airport parking, and so on.
Next week I plan to look at the bad news. Please do email me if you have good examples of disproportionate travel-related price increases over the past 15 or 20 years.
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There were rumours that Aishwarya Rai will be playing the female lead in the film which needs confirmation from the makers. On the other side, the rumours that Anushka will be a part of 'Uyyalavada Narasimha Reddy", are also floating in the film industry. The film is being made in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi languages. Surender Reddy is the director of the film. Ram Charan is producing the film on Konidela Productions Company.


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This week was a very special week here in the Big Apple. A post on yelp called it "A Girl's Favorite Holiday" This week was fleet week. The one week where a girl like me can try to find her very own Dear John.
I had researched the hell out of google to find out EXACTLY what places I could find a visiting navy man. I even made a schedule for my friends and I. Well, guess what?
All that planning, plotting, wardrobe changes and do you want to know how many numbers I got?
NONE! That's right! Not a single one. Not one.
Thank GOD Ella and Madison were with me because the three of us and can turn a Sunday Service into a party of a lifetime.
However, the night wasn't a complete washout as far as men go. I was visually stimulated by a few attractive guys in the greater New York City area. This is a very rare thing because, not only does New York seem to be the Holy Land for every liar, cheater, and loser, it is also the mecca for every physically challenged male from lands near and far.
Don't get to excited though. One adorable, skinny tie wearing, blonde cutie pie was already making the moves on a cute blonde at the bar by the time we got there.
Two others were already sinking their adorable sailor claws in two lucky New York gals.
Don't feel too bad though cause this lucky gal actually did get some male attention.
As the three of us were walking, this random guy announces how he wants to go wherever I'm going.
Yes, that is what every girl wants. Some random unattractive drunken mess yelling in the street about his desire to hang out with her.
Then, on the way to the train two guys, who wore their pants in the way Justin Bieber idolizes, decide to announce how
"I wouldn't mind getting her pregnant."
Dear God, is this my life now? Are these my choices? What is WRONG with men today? I really must be a jack ass magnet. Honestly, these men are lucky that they aren't dogs because they'd be put out in the backyard so Little Timmy could shoot them and put them out of their misery.
I realize that I have to keep an open mind, a fact that Madison constantly reminds me. Yet, my mind can never be THAT open. Not even with the help of Jack Daniels.
Does anyone else attract men like this? If not, does anyone know the direct line to Cupid? He and I need to have a HUGE discussion on what he keeps sending me. At this point I don't know what's worse; being frustrated with online dating or being frustrated with face to face meetings of men.


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Caught in the middle of a row between insurance companies and hospital chains, patients don't know where to go. Many are postponing expensive surgeries, reports Ruchira Hoon.india Updated: Jul 25, 2010 00:33 IST
Four years ago, 32-year-old Hemant Gupta found out he had a benign tumour in his intestine. An easy procedure — both surgically and monetarily — helped him return home within a week. But in June this year, Gupta discovered the tumour had recurred and this time, chances were, it would be malignant. A series of tests later, doctors at an upmarket South Delhi hospital told Gupta he had to undergo surgery immediately. And that he had to cough up Rs 6.5 lakh in cash there and then.
Puzzled, Gupta called his insurance company, only to be told that if he wanted to get his procedure done at that particular hospital, he'd have to take care of it himself. "My insurance company told me they had restricted cashless transactions with this hospital a week ago. And that if and when the issue was resolved, I could claim my money from them, that too not the whole amount," said Gupta, who works with a private bank. "And there I was sitting in my dressing gown, ready to go in for surgery. I had to take a decision quickly."
Even as Gupta arranged for the money from friends and relatives, it was the aftermath of the surgery that was tough to deal with. "I had to repay people, so I took a chunk out of my savings. Then I was advised to go in for chemotherapy, something I didn't realise cost so much. So, I had to break some of my fixed deposits and was forced to downgrade my car," he added.
Gupta's story may not sound new to three per cent of India's 120-crore population, who invest in health and medical insurance. What is new for these 2.4 crore people is the realisation that those with medical insurance may get as raw a deal from certain hospitals, as those who haven't invested in health insurance.
'No longer cash-less'
Starting July 1, more than 18 insurance companies including public sector ones such as Oriental Insurance, New India Assurance and National Insurance decided not to cover hospitals like Apollo, Fortis, Sir Ganga Ram, Max and Medicity in the National Capital Region and at least a 100 in other cities like Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai, under their cashless facility scheme.
A month after the tussle between public insurance companies and hospitals began, medical insurance policy holders entitled to cashless treatment are deferring surgeries. "What's the point of paying premiums for a cashless policy if we have to pay for the treatment from our pocket? The purpose of having a policy is defeated," said Geetika Rana, a multinational corporation executive, who has postponed her father's knee replacement surgery.
The bigger private hospitals in Delhi are getting as many as 10 denials a day from public insurance companies for pre-sanctioning of cash-less treatment facilities for individual claims. "On July 1, we got the first cancellation for a cancer patient who had to undergo chemotherapy. Since then, we've been getting as many as 10 denials a day in each of our six branches," said Sanjay Rai, director, marketing and customer management, Max Healthcare.
The provocation? Insurance companies say that hospitals and doctors are overcharging patients who are insured. That the facilities are overpriced and the bills inflated. "This year itself, the healthcare industry lost Rs 1500 crore. Every year public sector insurance firms are losing more that Rs 300 crore each," said an official in New India Assurance. "We've taken this action to curb such fraudulent claims."
Caught between hospitals and insurance companies, the people are the biggest losers. Abhishek Shekhar, 39, has been in the queue for a kidney transplant since August 2008. While his company has already spent more than Rs 4 lakh for his treatment, which includes dialysis and tests, Shekhar has also spent Rs 3 lakh from his own pocket, a part of which was reimbursed by his private insurer. "I learnt only a week ago that a match had been found for me. The surgery will cost me Rs 10 lakh and the after-care another Rs 6 lakh," said the sales head at a leading MNC in Gurgaon. "While we've been saving up for this eventuality for two years now, the procedure would wipe out my savings of a lifetime."
Shekhar has already begun looking for a house where he won't have to pay more than Rs 12,000 as rent. "We've had to put our apartment for rent, and are moving to a cheaper area in Delhi so that the kids don't have to suffer," says this father of two. "But what will happen if the insurance companies don't reimburse us? It's scary since we've been going to this hospital in Gurgaon from the beginning. And we have to go through all the tests and the waiting all over again in a new hospital."
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Shekhar's concern is justified but fraudulent claims have insurers worried. A recent survey conducted by Marsh, a third party administrator, suggests that around 10-15 per cent of the total claims in the country are falsified and that India loses more than Rs 600 crore on false claims every year.
"A visit to the urologist last year, was an eye-opener about how doctors gauge a person's worth," says 32-year- old marketing professional Ketaki Shah, who underwent a surgery to remove a stone from her gall bladder. "He started questioning me about where I worked, what my father did and finally asked me if I was insured. I was told that the surgery would cost about Rs 1.5 lakh. It was as if he was trying to gauge if I could cough up the money." Subsequently Shah went in for a second opinion. "And when the same round of questioning began, I told them that I was not insured. This time, I was told that the surgery would cost Rs 65,000, nearly half of what I was told by the first doctor."
Why was there such a big difference? The first hospital offered five-star facilities, the best post-operative care and customised menus, which is why she'd have been paying the additional Rs 90,000, Shah was told.
Claims such as these have put insurance companies on guard. In a joint statement last week, National Insurance, New India Assurance, Oriental Insurance and United India Insurance promised people they were "working out package rates and stabilising hospitalisation costs to benefit the insured in many ways."
"To expect us to provide facilities at government rates is irrational. You can't compare a 30-bedded facility with a 500-bedded super-specialty hospital. We need to look for sensible, rational guidelines keeping the interest of patients in mind," said Dr Sanjeev Bagai, chief executive officer, Batra Hospital and Medical Research Centre.
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is also mediating for talks between hospitals and insurance firms.
"We are looking to do three things: grade hospitals on facilities, figure an average rate for particular surgeries and find a way to lessen the burden on the general public," said a CII official.
Till then, people will have to find a way not to fall ill.
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At Orion College we appreciate your service to our country and are dedicated to helping you further your education and meet your career goals. The U.S. Government, provides many financial aid options for those who are eligible.
Orion College is approved for the Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) program. MyCAA helps military spouses pursue Diploma Programs or Associate Degrees in high demand, high growth career fields. Click Here to visit OC's MyCAA page for more information about spouse eligibility and how to apply.
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Montgomery GI Bill – Chapter 30
Available to those who entered Active Duty after June 30, 1985, completed at least two years continuous active service, contributed $1,200 to the program, received a high school diploma or GED, and received an honorable discharge. Click Here to view a PDF sample of the Chapter 30 eligibility requirements.
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Available to veterans who have been declared disabled by the Department of Veterans Affairs due to service-related injury. You can get additional information about Vocational Rehabilitation entitlements by visiting va.gov, ed.gov or vetsuccess.gov. Click Here to view a PDF sample of the Chapter 30 eligibility requirements.
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Those who served a minimum of 90 combined days on active duty after September 10, 2001, and received an honorable discharge are eligible. This benefit covers active duty served as a member of the Armed Forces or because of a call or order to active duty from a reserve component (National Guard and Reserve) under certain sections of Title 10. The amount of support that individuals may qualify for depends on where they live and what type of degree they are pursuing. Click Here to view a PDF sample of the Chapter 33 eligibility requirements.
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Authorizes educational benefits to dependents and survivors of certain veterans who have serious disabilities as the result of their service (100% disabled), or who have died of a service-connected cause, were a prisoner of war or missing in action. Click Here to view a PDF sample of the Chapter 35 eligibility requirements.
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The Reserve GI Bill is available to any person who enlists, re-enlists or extends an enlistment in the Selective Reserve for not less than six years, in addition to any other period of obligation after June 30, 1985; earned a high school diploma or GED; completed the IADT; fulfilled 180 days of service in the selective reserve; and is satisfactorily participating in required training in the Selective Reserve. Click Here to view a PDF sample of the Chapter 1606 eligibility requirements.
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Patagonia is a remote area located in the Torres del Paine National Park. It's a large livestock ranch area that subsists in isolation and solitude with the closest Chilean cities of Puerto Natales (147 km away) and Punta Arenas (393 km away).
Those who choose to live there are forced into a life of self-sufficiency, but those who plan to visit can enjoy the magnificent views and rustic setting in luxury at the Explora Patagonia.
Explora Patagonia
The Explora Patagonia is situated at the center of the Torres del Paine National Park along the shores of turquoise waters of Lake Pehoe. This unique setting is found at the heart of Patagonia and offers magnificent views of the Paine ridge and granite towers.
From here, guests will have the opportunity to choose from more than 50 different guided hikes and horseback rides in groups of 8 or less travelers. These opportunities to explore are available in different difficulty levels ranging from easy to expert, but they all afford breathtaking views of glaciers, lakes, and mountains.
Explora Patagonia Stables
Explora Patagonia has its own horses, bred and trained for their guests' horse expeditions. In all they have 26 horses of various breeds.
Guests can even take part in the legendary gaucho culture at the 6,000 hectare ranch Explora property where they can participate in the shearing of sheep, driving livestock, horse breaking and other traditional activities.
Explora Patagonia offers 49 rooms designed specifically to take advantage of the peace and quiet, privacy, and the vastness of the surrounding landscape. This is one destination that ensures guests will enjoy a satisfying rest after an exciting day of exploration.
If you're looking for a destination where you can really escape the day-to-day rat race, Explora actively seeks to disconnect their guests from everyday their routine. In fact, rooms do not have televisions or Wi-Fi, however they are available in the hotel's common areas.
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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- George Zimmerman's attorney said his client's bail might have been set higher if a judge had known about $200,000 raised by a website and that only came to light this week.
Mark O'Mara said on CNN's Anderson Cooper 360 that he only learned about the money Wednesday and will inform a judge at a hearing Friday.
Zimmerman, who has been charged with second-degree murder in the Feb. 26 shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, was released from jail this week after paying 10 percent of $150,000 bail.
The lawyer for Martin's parents, Benjamin Crump, said Friday he has asked the prosecutor in the case to request that the judge revoke Zimmerman's bail for not disclosing at the original bond hearing last week how much money he had.
"This is a bombshell that was dropped," Crump told The Associated Press. He said the parents, Tracy Martin and Sybrina Fulton, were "offended" that Zimmerman failed to inform the court of the money the website raised.
O'Mara told CNN late Thursday the money was raised by a website that Zimmerman set up for his legal defense.
Friday's hearing was initially scheduled to deal with several media organizations, including The Associated Press, asking the judge to unseal documents from Zimmerman's court file.
The website used to raise the money has since been shut down, but O'Mara said he'll likely start a new defense fund for Zimmerman.
O'Mara did not immediately return a phone message from The Associated Press.
The website was created almost two weeks ago by Zimmerman's family to thank his supporters and to receive donations from anyone who wanted to help with his legal defense.
The 44-day delay in Zimmerman's arrest spurred protests nationwide and inspired a national debate about racial profiling, equal justice under the law and Florida's self-defense law. Martin was black; Zimmerman's father is white and his mother is from Peru.
Zimmerman has gone into hiding since his release on bail. Under terms of his bond, he has to wear a GPS ankle bracelet that authorities can use to track his location round the clock.


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Strong interest on Next Iconic Walk
Parks and Wildlife Service in tourism awards
Tasmania's Next Iconic Walk
The iconic Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area Gordon River cruise tourism experience is set for a major upgrade with facilities at Heritage Landing to be upgraded.
The $800,000 project is funded by the Tourism Infrastructure Fund which is helping to maintain and enhance visitor experiences so that parks can reach their full tourism potential.
The Gordon River cruise is the major drawcard for visitors to the West Coast and Strahan, with 77,000 people enjoying a Gordon River cruise in 2016.
The rainforest walkway was built by the Parks and Wildlife Service in 1989 and is a highlight of the Gordon River cruise experience as visitors are able to have a firsthand experience of the dense rainforest.
As part of the project, the two jetties will be refurbished; a small one and the larger cruise boat jetty. On land, the entire boardwalk will be rebuilt as a wider path accessible for mobility-impaired visitors. There will be more seating and interpretation will also be upgraded.
Devonport company AJR Construct was selected to carry out the upgrade following a public tender process. AJR has proven its ability to undertake construction work in a sensitive national park environment and at remote locations. They built the Munro cabin complex on the award-winning Three Capes Track, and more recently, replaced the pedestrian bridge on the Enchanted Nature Walk at Cradle Mountain.
The Heritage Landing project will provide employment for 5-8 people and will be another challenging program as all material has to be delivered by boat and workers will live on-site for 10 day shifts.
Work is expected to be complete by early winter. Visitors will still be able to access the site during construction.
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a unit of the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment This page was last modified on Thursday, 19 July 2018


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Michael "Jag" Jagmin and the guys of A Skylit Drive have a secret.
Michael "Jag" Jagmin and the guys of A Skylit Drive have a secret.
"There's one big change people will notice," said Jagmin, singer in the Lodi hard-rock band. "I'll just leave it up in the air."
The first surprise is that the six-man group - still maintaining its upward mobility - plays for the first time since "late" 2010 in Stockton on Friday at Burning Bush at Morada's Free Methodist Church.
During the gap between that show, the release of 2011's "Identity on Fire" - their fourth recording - and Friday's homecoming, they've become more world-wizened and accomplished at their craft.
That should be no surprise. It's almost axiomatic.
"We've been wanting to pick up Stockton," said Jagmin, 27, the only non-Central-Valley-born member of the band "It's perfect timing. We're all home.
"Everything is upgraded. We've been touring so much; you literally get to practice every day. Everybody's getting better at their art. It's inevitable. People will see a change for the better. They'll see better shows than they've ever seen from us."
Jagmin said those repetitions also should be noticeable on A Skylit Drive's fifth album. Unnamed and in the preliminary stages of development, it'll be recorded at Chango Studios in Miami and released sometime in 2013.
"The main goal is to just really take our time, really be careful and try to push the process," Jagmin said from Riverside, where the Dallas-born singer now lives. We'll really take our time and make sure everything's as good as it could be."
That's how Jagmin happily characterized the band's recent - and global - musical wanderings.
A Skylit Drive has toured Europe three times. In addition to the 2011 Van's Warped Tour, they journeyed to Southeast Asia, which included Jakarta, Indonesia; Bangkok; and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The Kuala Lumpur stop was a true, yet "unexpected" adventure.
Someone messed up their logistical "paperwork." So they were unable to headline the city's club show as planned. A Skylit Drive played in an earlier slot instead.
However, the band stayed an extra day, and Jagmin sensed a connection with the audience, despite the language barrier (Bahasa Malaysia is spoken in Kuala Lumpur).
"We got to play with some wild monkeys and stuff," he said, and "see this giant gold statue."
The audiences reflected the pervasive power of global communication.
"There was a whole lot of emotion," said Jagmin, who sings with brutal energy and force. "While they appreciate that we perform for them, they perform for us as well. These guys were giving it more than I've ever seen. I thought, 'I've really gotta pick it up.'
"We've got our lyrics to the point where I would hope nobody knows just what I'm talking about. What it means to you is the big thing. You feel it however you want to feel it."
The Internet's role is huge.
"It's amazingly dominant for us," Jagmin said. "It's dominant on a whole other level to these countries. It connects them to the rest of the world. What's right outside our door is not right outside their door.
"They knew the lyrics better than they knew English ... but probably couldn't have a normal conversation with us. That blows my mind."
They're ready for more. A Skylit Drive plays Sept. 30 at the Bazooka Rocks Festival in Manila, the Philippines. Then, the band spends two weeks in the United Kingdom - including the country's first Van's Warped Tour in 13 years (Nov. 30) - before making its initial visit to Russia (Moscow and St. Petersburg).
"I'm excited and nervous at the same time," Jagmin said of the Russian foray, following a few unnerving realizations in Southeast Asia. "There was a penalty of death for, like, drug-trafficking in Thailand. It says that on the plane ticket. I don't do drugs, but what if somebody stuffs something in my backpack?
"It's an uneasy feeling. In Singapore, you're not allowed to chew gum. If you spit it on the ground, you get arrested."
Right now, Jagmin and the band's 24-year-old founders - Lodi High School graduates Kyle Simmons (keyboards), Nick Miller (guitar), Brian White (bass) and Joey Wilson (guitar) and Elk Grove's Cory La Quay (drums, vocals) - are chewing over ideas and approaches.
"There's definitely a lot more attitude," Jagmin said. "A lot more intensity. But it doesn't change things up to where people can't tell who we are."
That would be difficult.
"Once we've figured out the whole direction and get the engines completely moving, once the groove's set, that's when the songs start coming out," he said.
"At this point, our whole atmosphere is bringing in things to take people by surprise and nail in the attitude. Now, the hard part is writing the album."
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3D Motion Graphics piece designed to communicate research initiatives for Dr. Leon Gurevitch's 'Digital Workshops of the World'. I was commissioned to complete this video as part of a design research grant awarded to me by the Royal Society of New Zealand Marsden Fund.
Research Overview:
"Welcome to the Digital Workshops of the World: A Royal Society Research Project led by Dr. Leon Gurevitch to analyze the geographic and industrial migration paths of digital image industry skills. Specifically this projects seeks to understand the migrations of digital image professionals both to and from New Zealand to ask why talent migrates to the country, whether it stays and where it goes when it does not. Similarly, The Digital Workshops of the World aims to find out how much cross-fertilization of digital image expertise takes place between the film visual effects industry and the growing games industry is currently taking place."
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Re: Security matters: keep thy doors closed!by FoxtrotUniform (Prior)
|on Jun 14, 2002 at 15:33 UTC ( #174571=note: print w/replies, xml )
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merlyn started an excellent thread on writing secure Perl code here.
Two things that really ought to be considered when securing a box:
Update: Oh, and flame, flame for using the deprecated sense of hacker.
Update 2: So merlyn didn't provide any concrete, spelled-out "this is a common problem, this is how you solve it" examples in that node, but IMAO the "design for security" mindset is at least an order of magnitude more important than a cookbook approach based on checking off a list of common vulnerabilities. That said, the thread as a whole is more useful than merlyn's node taken by itself -- not the least thanks to cjf's response -- so I've changed the wording a bit.
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C.J. Fraleigh, GM's executive director of advertising and corporate marketing, told Advertising Age criteria include strategy, creative and ability to service the account. Saturn executives will hear agency pitches with Mr. Fraleigh and John Middlebrook, VP-general manager of vehicle brand marketing, advertising and corporate marketing.
"Riney is aggressively going after it," Mr. Middlebrook said of incumbent Publicis Groupe's Publicis & Hal Riney, San Francisco.
Mr. Fraleigh said a winner will be picked soon. "There are no favorites," he said.
Each agency will get three hours to make its pitch. What follows is a look at the finalists, with their auto track records and insight from industry executives.
* D'Arcy Masius Benton & Bowles: Bcom3 Group shop pitching from New York with assist from Troy, Mich., office. At least one contender is betting on D'Arcy. Said to have sparkled on capabilities in round-one. Big question is whether GM wants to park another car here since D'Arcy's Troy office does Cadillac and Pontiac. Patrick Sherwood, Troy-based North American president, was one of first account executives on Saturn at Riney and can charm. Some observers cite reputation and presentation skills of Gary Topolewski, exec VP and top Troy creative.
* Goodby, Silverstein & Partners: While the Omnicom Group-owned San Francisco agency is formidable, it's not high on observers' radar. Will test muscle of creative Jamie Barrett, hired from Publicis' Fallon, New York, with stints at TBWA/Chiat/Day and Wieden. Handles advertising for niche player American Isuzu Motors, 49% owned by GM. Rick Balsiger, Isuzu's VP-sport utility vehicle product planning, said he has commitment from Goodby that Isuzu team would stay if shop gets Saturn.
* McCann-Erickson: Interpublic Group of Cos. agency pitching from New York with assist from offices including Troy, which has Buick and GM corporate. Many believe McCann has best chance to win. New business team has good track record. Has capabilities to handle regional dealer ads; LCI unit already buys GM spot TV. Messrs. Middlebrook and Fra-leigh have raved about McCann's 0% interest and new corporate "Overdrive" ads.
* Publicis & Hal Riney: Saturn agency since the division started selling small cars in 1990 as customer-friendly, "different kind of car company." Not given good odds in light of review. But don't count it out given lauded work on account. One industry observer said if changing strategy and redefining Saturn is client's main mission, Riney may have tricky time reinventing Saturn.
* Wieden & Kennedy: Portland, Ore., independent is seen as long shot but could prove case on reaching young target with its Nike work. London office's 2001 win of Honda's $42.5 million U.K. account shows agency is finally shaking off ghosts of Subaru of America, the car account Wieden lost in 1994.


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Hi all.
I have to to find my way around linux, MySQL and Python/ Perl.
And I know absolutely nothing about linux or anything related to computer sciences.I have a biological background.
My only training in information tech. was a couple of years back in visual basic and just a tiny bit of SQL. I have been using windows for over a decade now, that may help a bit with understanding all this, but this is Linux.
So you see this would be quite a challange , to learn all this stuff without the proper background.
And this is why i shall document my struggles with linux and everything else . And also i get to say that i have my own blog now.


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Has anyone ever done something hurtful to you, but you still want to give them a chance to explain why? Well, that is what I believe. I believe that everyone deserves a second chance.
For eighteen years, I grew up without a father, causing me to build up resentment towards him. But in the back of my mind, I wanted to talk to him and give him the opportunity to explain himself; so two weeks ago, I did. I took a trip to Florida to visit my sister, and we started talking about our dad, she lived with him a short while, and I had mentioned we should just go and knock on his door to see what his reaction would be. As we got closer and closer my body started to tremble, my hands clammy, and I wanted to back out. But before I knew it, we were in his driveway and I was walking up to the door. I calmed myself down, and rang the doorbell. I could see someone approaching through the glass door and then it opened slowly. "Can I help you?" he said confused but seeming to recognize us. I told him I was his daughter Caylyn. He froze and stared at me while his new wife and kids were standing shocked in the background. Trying to recover from the initial shock, he introduced me to his children as their long lost sister. As we went to the kitchen he stopped and half hugged me saying how big I have grown since the last time he saw me, which was when I was two months old. As it started getting late, I finally sat down with him, and then all the questions I ever wanted to ask started pouring out all at once: how come you never called, did you ever miss me, did you ever think about me, and how come you didn't try harder to see me? Through all these questions and pointless conversations, he never said sorry, he just gave the genetic responses any father in that situation was supposed to give: yes I missed you, and of course I'm glad to see you. I still wasn't satisfied by his responses and seemingly uncaring attitude. So a little while later I left. I left unsatisfied with the still non-existent father-daughter relationship I was so hopeful for, and with no exchange of contact information. But I did leave with the satisfaction of giving him that second chance, the opportunity to start fresh when it was literally knocking on his door.
Nobody ever said that second chances turnout as planned, but then again no one can take away the personal satisfaction of knowing instead of wondering 'what if' the rest of your life. As William James once said, "He who refuses to embrace a unique opportunity loses the prize as surely as if he had failed (Chance Quotes)."
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The area surrounding the tiny village of Burton was traditionally occupied by the Sinixt, who have been around for over 10,000 years. Western settlement began during the 19th century, when the the Big Bend Gold Rush in 1865 brought the first steamers to the area; the first settlers later arrived in 1890. In 1913, the roads from Nakusp and Edgewood to Burton were completed. In 1969, BC Hydro constructed the Keenleyside Dam, causing the Upper and Lower Arrow Lakes to combine.
The village of Burton is located on the eastern shore of Lower Arrow Lake, and can be accessed via Highway 6. Nearby are the villages of Nakusp and Fauqier.
Although the area is blessed with several fine natural hot springs, the accessibility and quality of the Nakusp Hot Springs continues to attract thousands of tourists every year. The pools are open year-round and there is a relaxing coffee shop offering many kinds of refreshments.
Both Nakusp and Fauqier feature two excellent 9-hole public golf courses set against the beautiful mountain and lake scenery. Pre-booked tee times are not necessary, so come out whenever you'd like.
The Arrow Lakes offer Dolly Varden, Kokanee, freshwater Ling Cod, and trophy fishing for Gerrard and Rainbow Trout. The creeks and small lakes located on the east and west sides of the Arrow Lakes offer great opportunities for fly-fishing.
Visitors can go whitewater kayaking, or explore 100 miles of lakeshore on the main and smaller lakes. Discover sandy beaches and waterfalls, or watch the unique wildlife.
Explore the nearby hills and hike to Saddle Mountain Peak, Idaho Lookout, or take the Wilson Lake trails. With the Selkirk Mountains to the east, and the Monashee Mountains to the west, there's an abundance of alpine lakes, meadows, prominent peaks, and groves of majestic old growth Western Red Cedars just waiting to be found.
Cross-country skiing is very popular in Nakusp and the Arrow Lakes region, and is an excellent way to stay in shape during the winter while enjoying the fresh, crisp air. Trails can be found near Nakusp Hot Springs, the Wensley Creek Cross-Country Ski Area, and along the abandoned railbed at Summit Lake.
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