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And now, as they say in Monty Python, for something completely different (from my usual twaddle).
I was thinking recently about the music that floored me and changed me and my perception of music. It's happened to me several times. In order...
The Ventures — Prior to their classic instrumental Walk Don't Run, like most kids I was primarily interested in pop vocals. They got me interested in the electric guitar. I've enjoyed electric guitar music ever since. However, while I've owned a few electric guitars over the years, I've never...well, let's just say I'm no Jimi Hendrix.
Lonnie Mack — His big hit Memphis introduced me to funky guitar. His down home mix of gospel, country, R&B, and rock music as displayed on the classic album The Wham of that Memphis Man inspired Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Howard Roberts — In rough parallel with my interest in Lonnie Mack, I discovered that there were funky jazz guitarists, too. HR's slinky style of "greasy" guitar is still a pleasure (for me) to listen to.
The Paul Butterfield Blues Band — Powered by Butterfield's electrifying (and electrified) "blues harp" (aka harmonica) and Michael Bloomfield's unique electric slide guitar stylings, this was my introduction to electric urban blues Chicago-style. And that led me to many other electric blues discoveries such as the phenomena of British blues and Texas-style blues a la Johnny Winter.
Jimi Hendrix — What can I say. The whole world of rock music changed when his Are You Experienced? album was released with the great hits Foxy Lady and Purple Haze. There are many faster and better guitarists in terms of technique (Steve Vai, Buckethead, Tony McAlpine), but he was, many say, the first musician to play electric guitar vs. merely electrified guitar. If he'd done nothing other than All Along The Watchtower he'd be in guitar pantheon forever, but he gave us so much more.
Baden Powell — No, not his namesake, the founder of The Boy Scouts. This Baden Powell was a Brazilian guitarist/singer/composer who created a unique blend of classical, flamenco, and jazz guitar infused with native Brazilian rhythms, backup instruments, and melodies. I was once asked for my "desert island 10"... Ten albums I'd want to have to play if I found myself stranded on a desert island (a very strange desert island with an electrical system). I even surprised myself by saying "Any 10 Baden Powell albums." Yes, his music is that listenable. If his was the only music I had for the rest of my life, I'd never grow bored.
There's my list. Where's yours?
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Queen - My earliest memories of music enjoyment. The amount of talent between each member -to me -is uncanny. Their abilities to write pop songs, Brian May's guitar solos, Freddie Mercury's vocals. Still one of my favorites.
Beastie Boys - Soooo much fun! Party music at its best. Story telling, intensity, jokes, and sometimes pure adolescent foolishness. Who'd have thought 3 punk rock playing jews from NY would lay down theirs instruments to become a part of hip hop 101. They're on my A-list.
Stevie Ray Vaughn - A friggin guitar god. (excuse the term) Texas blues had never been so appealing and inspiring to me as with Stevie. Soulful, Funky, Elegant, brutal -what ever he wants and it all comes as natural as breathing.
Ani Difranco - She's got power, She's got words, She's an activist and I have mucho respect for her.
Jeff Buckley - moody, melancholy, dramatic, He's got power in those vocals too. Goes well with a stout beer and a midwest winter storm.
Tommy Emanuel - Nuff said.
Atmosphere - As far as I'm concerned one of the best emcees in hip hop. His rhymes are often simple but he gets his points across very nicely. Social commentary from this guy covers as much ground and more than most rappers could dream of. Side note: Opened for them, Eydea and abilities. around 1500-200 people. I could almost never accomplish anything again and die happy.
Eydea and Abilities - two legends in hip hop. One of the best DJ's ever. One of the best freestyle rappers ever.
El-P - political and paranoid. Love it.
Jimi Hendrix - What Unseen said but I'll add that he's the only guitar player that should've changed his middle name to "Fucking".
Regarding Jeff Buckley... I'm a different generation and so I can recommend his father, Tim Buckey, who also died way too young. If I had to recommend one album, it would be the ethereal and atmospheric Lorca.
When listening to Lorca, I strongly recommend being comfortably numb.
haha! I'll do my best to be that. I've always known he was Tim's son but honestly -and I don't know why -I've never checked out any of his music. I will do that ...here in a few. You reminded me of something I need to do. ;)
Mozart - Requiem:his final masterpiece,power and rage
Roxy Music-The Avalon Album:the first chill album, IMHO
Talking Heads-Remain In Light:Groundbreaking and very strange
Party Bands like Run DMC, Beasties, sublime, B-52's
Queen-A Night at the Opera:Pure talent
NIN - Pretty Hate Machine:darker than dark
Ministry-Land of Rape and Honey:new wave synthpop gone bad
a clockwork orange lead me to the first 2 minutes of ode to joy which taught me that a very seemingly lame theme can soar. I especially enjoyed this dude's comment about it on YT
I would say matters not if it was inspired by god. It was created by a man worthy of been God, and dedicated to his fellow men, This is an act of pure humility, of pure kindness, This is the responce of a once volatile time. He was the last Classic, and the First Romantic, so human that his music undermines the very existance of any god.
This was the work of a man, a great man.
NIN — Not life changing for me, but one of my fave Industrials. Back when I walked for exercise, it was Pretty Hate Machine in my Walkman (we had Walkmans back then, not iPods).
BTW, I saw NIN live in Portland. I think I was the oldest person there.
Oasis - I had no idea what they were talking about in Champagne Supernova, but I knew I loved rock music.
Jimi Hendrix - Has been the greatest influence on me in learning how to play the guitar. His Blues album is incredible.
Mighty Mighty Bosstones - The Ska Revival didn't last long, but it lasted long enough for some great Ska bands to come to light. There is no music I have more fun listening to than the punk-tastic, brass-band stylings of Ska.
Explosions in the Sky - You probably haven't heard of the Post-Rock genre, but it's an eclectic mix of instrumentals. I have had near orgasmic brain explosions listening to this band; their music is that good. One of my favorite songs, Postcard from 1952: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFwOmxP56-g
Tchaikovsky - Loved his work, and for unknown reason that 1812 Overture gets me in the mood to do SOMETHING. Used to lift weights to that song, got a lot of strange looks for it.
Carl Orff - O Fortuna is similar to 1812 Overture, but this one for some reason makes me wanna fight....
Lilium - From the anime Elfen Lied....this is, and has ever been, the only song that I found so incredibly beautiful that I cry every time I hear it. I find this song so important and dear to me that my first daughter will be named Lilian, and already got my girlfriend agreeing to that.
Nightwish - what can I say about this band, except I found it spectacular! Filled my teenage need for metal and my love of opera/classical.
Cake - well, there is nothing ill I can say about these guys. I have every album, and know about 3/4 of all there songs. something about them grabbed me and never let go, maybe there wacky lyrics? That would explain the next one.
Weird Al Yankovic - That is correct.....I have every song of his. Before I got into Cake, before classical and opera and metal, there was Al. I went to 4 concerts, bought his CD's and paid to have my favorite picture of him blown into portrait size and hung on my wall. His music always made me smile, and when your a depressed child, that's golden.
Regarding Pink Floyd. I'm a big David Gilmour fan. My fave PF album is NOT The Dark Side of the Moon, but rather A Momentary Lapse of Reason. The whole album is great, but especially Sorrow.
Oh me too, Unseen, me too. Sometimes when all else fails, I secrete myself in solitary confinement and play a Pink Floyd medley of albums until my brain feels "combed" again, rather than an unruly mess, and I feel the most incredibly lucky person to have been born at a time when Pink Floyd were writing music. I don't think I can pick a favourite, because it depends on my circumstances - but I do know that Pink Floyd are my top band of all time.


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MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. - The Georgia College & State University men's basketball team (22-5) and head coach Terry Sellers earned the No. 2 slot in the most recent NCAA Southeast Region rankings, sent out Wednesday afternoon.
The Bobcats climb a spot to second after finishing the regular season with four straight victories. The poll was released before Georgia College's 77-66 loss to Clayton State University Wednesday.
Ranked second among the three Peach Belt Conference (PBC) schools in the list, the Bobcats are behind No. 1 Augusta State University and ahead of No. 8 University of Montevallo. Mount Olive College is listed third, with Catawba College No. 4 and Limestone College fifth. This poll is used to determine the five at-large bids to the NCAA Tournament later this month.
The Bobcats will await selection for the 2010 NCAA Tournament, announced via webcast at NCAA.com Sunday, March 8.
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- The TARDIS sits calmly in London until you add hot liquids.
- Then it disappears in London and reappears in outer space.
- Mug holds 12oz of Doctor Who liquid goodness.
Remember when the tenth Doctor first arrived on the scene? All he needed was a good cup of tea to really get going. And once some hot liquids got into him (well, into the TARDIS . . . well, into the Doctor's lungs . . . well . . . ), he was really able to strut his stuff. And now you can too, with this awesome Doctor Who Heat Changing TARDIS Mug.
See, the TARDIS starts in London, resting calmly on a city street. All you need to do is add hot liquids (such as tea), and the TARDIS disappears (sound effects not included) and reappears on the other side in deep space. Where is the Doctor heading? Could be anywhere - but the important thing is, you'll get to tag along so long as you hold on to your mug. The Heat Changing TARDIS Mug reminds you that even a simple drink can begin an adventure.
Heat Changing TARDIS Mug
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I just got my 133x41 2012 Monk today Stoked to get er out. I can tell its gonna do everything they say. I like the big handle for board offs and its a bit lighter than my X-Ride. The progressive flex is quite impressive and I imagine it will be the perfect for springloaded pop and soft landings. The footpads are super comfy and looke like they both lock on and allow your feet to exit and enter easy for oldschool tricks. I bought this board used based on several friends rave reviews as well as sooo many on the forums.
I've tried the Mako and although I liked the surfy feel, I found it heavy, not so much pop, & just not as adventurous as I'd like . I also have questions about their build quality. Got a older Zen just falling apart after 1 year.. Great for slashing through chop and easy on the knees.
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Happy birthday to meeee!
28 comments:
- Ali said...
Happy Birthday Lucy! What glorious goodies you got! And Dottie's got the blogging bug for sure, hasn't she? Nice to know you're training them young.
- 5 September 2010 at 18:58
- Gina said...
Happy Birthday Lucy. Hope you had a super day. G x
- 5 September 2010 at 19:04
- quinn said...
Happy Birthday, Lucy! You certainly have an abundance of lovely gifts there - enjoy :)
- 5 September 2010 at 19:23
- quinn said...
p.s. I tried to post a comment on Dottie's new blog, but it seems to have vanished...perhaps she is vetting comments? I promise to mind my language :)
- 5 September 2010 at 19:25
- Sarahs House said...
Happy Birthday to you ! Havent heard from you in a while, hope that you are OK.
Love Dots blog.
Sarah x
- 5 September 2010 at 20:41
- Leila said...
Happy birthday Lucy!
Looks like you got proper spoiled!
- 5 September 2010 at 20:57
- trash said...
Ooo! Lots of lovely lusciousness Locket. Glad you had a good day and the bunnies helped to make it special.
- 5 September 2010 at 21:19
- Ally Johnston said...
Happy birthday. Looks like you are going to be enjoying the fruits of your birthday all year long. Great fabrics.
- 5 September 2010 at 21:19
- Lina said...
Many happy returns Lucy! Now if I'd have known there was a Cath Kidston outlet shop in Bicester my credit card would have been in serious trouble when I was in the UK...
Great fabric choices!
- 5 September 2010 at 21:29
- dottycookie said...
Happy Birthday Lucy - looks like another fabby day Chez Locket!
- 5 September 2010 at 22:26
- Jodie said...
What a pretty (and large) amount of birthday goodness - now we shall see cushions and bags just flying out of the sewing room....
Hope your celebrations continue!
Happiest of birthdays to you Lucy.
- 5 September 2010 at 22:33
- Jan said...
Fabulous birthday presents, Lucy - you have your friends and family SO well-trained! Many happy returns for yesterday.
- 6 September 2010 at 00:14
- Moogsmum said...
Happy Birthday Locket!!! I put you a little something in the post today......better late than never, eh?!
That fabric is yummy and the books look fab. You need to send me a book review on the Wee Wonderfuls one and I ordered the bag making one last night after spotting it on Amazon!
Can't wait to see what you make with all that wonderful CK fabric. Feel slightly sick now as we came through Bicester on the way back from Norfolk and I had no idea there was a CK outlet there.
Gorgeous quilt from Trashy too. A lovely addition to your quilt wall :o)
- 6 September 2010 at 14:53
- ladydi said...
Now THAT'S a birthday! Fabric all around - and how thoughtful of them to let you choose it yourself. :0)
- 6 September 2010 at 15:15
- loulee said...
Happy Birthday to you. XX
- 6 September 2010 at 22:43
- Vale said...
Happy birthday to you and to Dot, of course! She is so lovely and happy with her books, she looks like me when I was a teenager ^_^
Gorgeous fabrics for you, wow!!
Tommaso is still in my tummy, we are all waiting for his arrival... the due date is sept. 22nd but I hope he will arrive very very soon!!!!
Hugs, Valeria
- 7 September 2010 at 09:41
- Twiggy said...
Hope you had a super day, smashing pressies!!
twiggy x
- 7 September 2010 at 22:16
- Thimbleanna said...
Happy Belated Birthday Mrs. Locket! It looks like you were treated royally. Gorgeous fabrics!!!
- 8 September 2010 at 12:20
Belated birthday wishes you lucky girl!!! I'm drooling all over my keybord, those fabrics are too gorgeous!
- 8 September 2010 at 18:46
- joanie said...
Happy, happy belated birthday Lucy. Wow, you had the most wonderful haul of goodies - fantastic! I can't wait to see what you make with all your great stash.
Best wishes! Jx
- 8 September 2010 at 19:40
- Heleen said...
Hartelijk gefeliciteerd!!!Happy birthday! Hiep hiep hoeraaaa! great gifts and fabric you got!
- 9 September 2010 at 22:04
- Annie said...
What FABULOUS birthday goodies - Happy Birthday to you Lucy - that will keep you very busy for a little while
- 9 September 2010 at 23:05
- Yummers! said...
WOW... that is a lot of presents!! Well-deserved! I love all things Cath Kidston... fabulous colors and prints. But I especially like your new RED sewing machine!!
- 12 September 2010 at 19:37
- Michaela said...
So sorry I'm hideously late with this, but happy birthday! Great fabric choices there, can't wait to see all the goodies you've got planned.
- 12 September 2010 at 22:45
- Glenys said...
Thats a lot of gifts! Happy Birthday!
- 13 September 2010 at 08:25
- wonderwoman said...
a rather belated Happy Birthday Lucy, have been away all week! What lovely fabrics, you will be spoilt for choice. I love Trash's mini quilt, just gawjus!!
- 13 September 2010 at 09:04
- julie said...
sorry to be so late to the party - I'm glad you had a lovely birthday. What a lucky girl you are - such superduper pressies - I hope you're enjoying planning lots of lovely new projects x
- 18 September 2010 at 18:24
- Keepapi Creative said...
Hi Lucy
Happy Birthday belatedly! Just wanted to thank you for your email encouraging me to start my blog. I have finally done it! Not got any allotment pics up yet other than my banner. I have so much to learn about the blog world!
love Jacs
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In the decades since Anna Heist Waters sold the King of Prussia Inn property to the State of Pennsylvania, various individuals suggested that the building be moved in order to preserve it. Indeed, early on the Pennsylvania Highway Department had been willing to part with the structure for a nominal fee, provided the purchaser move the building to a new location. Clearly the notion of moving the inn was easier said than done. It would obviously cost a considerable sum of money, and then there was the issue of finding a new site for the inn, and providing for its renovation and long-term care. There were also doubts in the engineering community that the enormous stone structure could be moved at all without destroying it in the process. All of these concerns were eventually addressed through a partnership of federal and state agencies and a non-profit organization.
Volunteers from the King of Prussia Chamber of Commerce at Valley Forge led a campaign with the historical society to assist in finding a new location and funds for the restoration of the inn. The "A Home for the Inn" campaign intended to raise the necessary funds to move the building by July 4th, 1998. The schedule proved too ambitious, but they were successful in finding a new location only a half mile east of its original location, and they committed to restoring and caring for the inn after its move. Meanwhile, the Federal Highway Administration agreed to cover 80% of the 1.6 million dollar costs for the move. PENNDOT's Engineering District 6-0 assembled a team of consultants including Greiner Inc. and Ortega Consulting to evaluate the structure and the feasibility of moving it, and the International Chimney Corporation to actually brace and move the 580 ton building.
The planning was thorough and meticulous. The route from the original location to the new one had to be cleared of utility lines and other overhead obstacles. A small culvert where a stream passes beneath Route 202 had to be braced and prepared for the weight of the massive building passing over it. A plan for conducting the move with an absolute minimum disruption of traffic had to be prepared. The inn had to be braced and bracketed with lumber and metal plates and steel cables. Enormous I-beams had to be inserted beneath the structure, and state-of-the-art, rubber tired, computer controlled, self propelled jacks had to be fitted beneath the I-beams holding the structure.
Finally, on Sunday, August 20, 2000 the King of Prussia Inn was ready for its move to a new site. A crowd gathered at dawn to watch the procession. At about 9:00 a.m., the venerable old building began to move. Traveling only feet an hour, the inn made its way up Route 202, passed safely over the culvert, to Gulph Road, where it made a right turn--with contractors soaping the tires so they could slide along the curbing and manually turning the jacks. From there the inn proceeded about a half mile to the entrance of the Abram's Run development, where it was brought to its new site. It took three days to complete this stupendous and successful effort in engineering and historic preservation!
With the successful move, the King of Prussia Inn no longer graces what was the southwestern corner of Gulph and Swedes Ford Road. But thanks to the efforts of Pennsylvania's transportation and historic preservation communities working together, the inn's history and archeology, and the inn itself, were all preserved, and an important link in the chain that binds us to our collective past was saved for future generations.
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1. What obstacles did PENNDOT face in preserving the inn?
2. What agencies cooperated in moving the inn? Why do you think this was such an undertaking?
3. What had to be done to stabilize the structure and move the King of Prussia Inn?
4. Based on what you have learned, why do you think it might be important to preserve the King of Prussia Inn? Why do you think this particular preservation effort is so unique?
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - MIT used a dominant defensive effort and a timely goal to edge out Johnson and Wales, 1-0, in non-conference action on Tuesday afternoon at Steinbrenner Stadium. In the process, the Engineers (5-8-0) snapped the Wildcats' (10-4-0) 10 game winning streak.
From the outset it was clear that it was going to be a tense midfield battle, as the slippery weather conditions contributed to a high foul count. When all was said and done, Tech had racked up 27 fouls, while Johnson and Wales had 19 of its own.
Offensive chances were limited, and it was no surprise when the teams went into the halftime break in a scoreless deadlock.
The stalemate was broken in the 78th minute, however, when sophomore midfielder Andrew Bishara scored his team-leading fifth goal of the season. Freshman midfielder Matt Greyson began the move, brilliantly working his way past a defender along the end line before smartly pulling the ball back to the penalty spot. His pass landed at the feet of Bishara, who coolly looped the ball over Wildcat keeper Brenton Blanchard for the decisive goal. The tally was the Toledo, Ohio native's team-leading second game-winner of the campaign.
Chase Lochmiller narrowly missed a chance to salt the game away for the Engineers late on, hitting the post with a cheeky back heel.
Tech ultimately didn't require the second goal, however, as Tom Caldwell was brilliant in net, making seven saves en route to his second shut out of the season. Blanchard made two stops for Johnson and Wales in the losing effort.
MIT closes out its regular season home schedule on Saturday, Oct. 21, when it takes on New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference rival Springfield at 11:30 a.m. Johnson and Wales travels to Bridgewater State on Thursday, Oct. 19, in a match that kicks off at 3:30 p.m.


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U.S. equity market wobbled on Monday as traders awaited the all-important September jobs report, which was pushed back until Tuesday due to the government shutdown.
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 7.5 points, or 0.05%, to 15392, the S&P 500 rose 0.16 point, or 0.01%, at 1745, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 5.8 points, or 0.15%, to 3920.
The markets have finally gotten over their Washington, D.C.-sparked paralysis. That means the focus is back on the American economy and corporate earnings.
"We finally get back to some normalcy this week in both the economy, after last week's temporary political deal, and the analysis of it as previously held economic data starts to be unveiled again," Peter Boockvar, chief market strategist at The Lindsey Group wrote in an e-mail.
On the economic front, the National Association of Realtors said sales of existing homes fell 1.9% in September from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.29 million. August's numbers were revised down sharply to 5.39 million from an earlier reported figure of 5.48 million.
Despite the month-to-month decline, the two-month figures are the highest in four years.
Economists forecast a September sales pace of 5.3 million.
On Tuesday, traders will also finally get a peek at how the labor market held up during September. After being delayed by the government shutdown, the Labor Department is set to belatedly release last month's jobs report Tuesday morning. The government is expected to say nonfarm payrolls rose by 185,000 jobs, improving on August's pace of 169,000.
The report has taken particular significance as analysts look to handicap exactly when the Federal Reserve will begin tapering its vast bond-buying program. Wall Street expected it to come in September, but now new economic headwinds have pushed Fed watchers as far as March.
"If tomorrow's US employment report is strong enough, that will bring December back into contention for Fed tapering," analysts at Societe Generale wrote to clients Monday morning.
"The alternative is that the data will disappoint, the markets will not price in tapering until January, and the odds of the Fed staying sidelined until March get marked up."
In earnings news, McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) reported third-quarter earnings ahead of the bell Monday. The fast food chain reported profits of $1.52 a share, just slightly above Wall Street expectations of $1.51 a share. Revenues came in at $7.32 billion, matching expectations.
Halliburton's (NYSE:HAL) stock suffered even though the oilfield servicing giant posted posted earnings that narrowly topped expectations. Analysts pinned the dip on expectations on even stronger numbers on the back of results from rivals like Schlumberger (NYSE:SLB).
Meanwhile, oil prices slid under the $100 mark. The U.S. contract slumped $1.59, or 1.6%, to $99.22 a barrel. Wholesale New York Harbor gasoline fell 73 cents, or 0.73%, to $2.653 a gallon. Gold rose $1.20, or 0.09%, to $1,316 a troy ounce.
Foreign Markets
The Euro Stoxx 50 fell 0.15% to 2029, the English FTSE 100 rose 0.48% to 6654 and the German DAX climbed 0.02% to 8867.
In Asia, the Japanese Nikkei 225 jumped 0.91% to 14694 and the Chinese Hang Seng tilted higher by 0.42% to 23438.
Dunstan Prial contributed to this report.


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Or was it after Constantine when it became fashionable to be a Christian?
This is one of the strangest interpretations of that period of history I've heard ???
I am not a historian John, if I have said something incorrect, please help me to a better understanding.
What I was trying to convey in just a few short words, was that before Constantine made the Faith an approved religion, Christians were being hunted down and fed to the lions. After his conversion, everyone in his court suddenly wanted to become a Christian.
I realize this may be an over simplification, but I'm referring to a basic trend.
Am I misinformed?
Numerous passages give evidence to the life of poverty lead by Christ:
The rule that Christ lived by and gave to His disciples was one of voluntary poverty:
"Provide neither gold nor silver nor copper in your money belts, nor bag for your journey, nor two tunics, nor sandals, nor staffs; for a worker is worthy of his food." (Mt 10:9, 10; Mk 6:8, 9; Lk 3:11)
Christ asked His followers to renounce the world sell all their possessions, give it to the poor and follow Him. And He warned of how riches could be a hurdle to entering the Kingdom of Heaven.
The early church likewise lived on a needs basis (Acts 2:45).
The apostles had no money to give to the beggar (Acts 3:6).
I think it is quite apparent that both Christ and the early church lived in a simplicity far from that which the church lives in today.
They are dedicated to God, and no matter how many "artifacts" there are, they are not counted among the resources of the Church.


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Playing on the enticement of the black mirror, or, the darker recesses of our own perceived realities, fascinations revolving around the occult has infiltrated and renegotiated the perceivable world as we know it to be. Contemporary examinations of the occult and mysticism has surged in creating a more modern vernacular of symbology rooted in spiritualism, skewing the tangible under the scope of what is sensed and experienced as opposed to what is seen. Confronting the enigma of the unknown, investigations of the preternatural have transformed the material world through its semi-erotic explorations of the unconscious and the supposed spirit world. Evoking a sense of histories long since passed, fascinations with the paranormal are found not only within its connotations with Surrealism and Dada, but has since found itself increasingly commercialized through a dilution into popular culture.
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Congo River
Congo River, formerly Zaire River, river in west-central Africa. With a length of 2,900 miles (4,700 km), it is the continent's second longest river, after the Nile. It rises in the highlands of northeastern Zambia between Lakes Tanganyika and Nyasa (Malawi) as the Chambeshi River at an elevation of 5,760 feet (1,760 metres) above sea level and at a distance of about 430 miles (700 km) from the Indian Ocean. Its course then takes the form of a giant counterclockwise arc, flowing to the northwest, west, and southwest before draining into the Atlantic Ocean at Banana (Banane) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its drainage basin, covering an area of 1,335,000 square miles (3,457,000 square km), takes in almost the entire territory of that country, as well as most of the Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic, eastern Zambia, and northern Angola and parts of Cameroon and Tanzania.
With its many tributaries, the Congo forms the continent's largest network of navigable waterways. Navigability, however, is limited by an insurmountable obstacle: a series of 32 cataracts over the river's lower course, including the famous Inga Falls. These cataracts render the Congo unnavigable between the seaport of Matadi, at the head of the Congo estuary, and Malebo Pool, a lakelike expansion of the river. It was on opposite banks of Malebo Pool—which represents the point of departure of inland navigation—that the capitals of the former states of the French Congo and the Belgian Congo were founded: on the left bank Kinshasa (formerly Léopoldville), now the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and on the right bank Brazzaville, now the capital of the Republic of the Congo.
The Amazon and the Congo are the two great rivers of the world that flow out of equatorial zones where heavy rainfall occurs throughout all or almost all of the year. Upstream from Malebo Pool, the Congo basin receives an average of about 60 inches (1,500 mm) of rain a year, of which more than one-fourth is discharged into the Atlantic. The drainage basin of the Congo is, however, only about half the size of that of the Amazon, and the Congo's rate of flow—1,450,000 cubic feet (41,000 cubic metres) per second at its mouth—is considerably less than the Amazon's flow of more than 6,180,000 cubic feet (175,000 cubic metres) per second.
While the Chambeshi River, as the remotest source, may form the Congo's original main stream in terms of the river's length, it is another tributary—the Lualaba, which rises near Musofi in southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo—that carries the greatest quantity of water and thus may be considered as forming the Congo's original main stream in terms of water volume.
When the river first became known to Europeans at the end of the 15th century, they called it the Zaire, a corruption of a word that is variously given as nzari, nzali, njali, nzaddi, and niadi and that simply means "river" in local African languages. It was only in the early years of the 18th century that the river was first called the "Rio Congo," a name taken from the kingdom of Kongo that had been situated along the lower course of the river. During the period (1971–97) when the Democratic Republic of the Congo was called Zaire, the government also renamed the river the Zaire. Even during that time, however, the river continued to be known throughout the world as the Congo. To the literary-minded the river is evocative of the famous 1902 short story "Heart of Darkness" by Joseph Conrad. His book conjured up an atmosphere of foreboding, treachery, greed, and exploitation. Today, however, the Congo appears as the key to the economic development of the central African interior.
Physical features
The expression "Congo basin," strictly speaking, refers to the hydrographic basin. This is not only vast but is also covered with a dense and ramified network of tributaries, subtributaries, and small rivers—with the exception of the sandy plateaus in the southwest.
The Congo basin is the most clearly distinguished of the various geographic depressions situated between the Sahara to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the south and west, and the region of the East African lakes to the east. In this basin, a fan-shaped web of tributaries flows downward along concentric slopes that range from 900 to 1,500 feet (275 to 460 metres) in elevation and that enclose a central depression. The basin itself stretches for more than 1,200 miles (1,900 km) from north to south (from the Congo–Lake Chad watershed to the interior plateaus of Angola) and also measures about 1,200 miles from the Atlantic in the west to the Nile-Congo watershed in the east.
The central part of the Congo basin—often called the cuvette (literally "saucer" or "shallow bowl")—is an immense depression containing Quaternary alluvial deposits that rest on thick sediments of continental origin, consisting principally of sands and sandstones. These underlying sediments form outcrops in valley floors at the eastern edge of the cuvette. The filling of the cuvette, however, began much earlier. Boreholes have revealed that since late Precambrian times (i.e., since at least 570 million years ago) considerable sediment has accumulated, derived from the erosion of formations situated around the periphery of the cuvette. The arrangement of surface relief, thick depositional strata, and substratum in amphitheatre-like fashion around the main Congo channel, which has been uniform across time, is evidence of a persistent tendency to subsidence in this part of the continent. This subsidence is accompanied by uplifting on the edges of the cuvette, principally on its eastern side—which has also been influenced by the formation of the Western Rift Valley.
From its sources to its mouth, the Congo River system has three contrasting sections—the upper Congo, middle Congo, and lower Congo. The upper reaches are characterized by three features—confluences, lakes, and waterfalls or rapids. To begin with, several streams of approximately equal size unite to form the river. In a little more than 60 miles (100 km), the upper Lualaba joins the Luvua and then the Lukuga. Each stream for part of its course undergoes at least a lacustrine type of expansion, even when it does not form a lake. Thus, Lake Upemba occurs on the upper Lualaba; Lakes Bangweulu and Mweru occur on the Chambeshi–Luapula–Luvua system; and Lake Tanganyika, which is fed by the Ruzizi (flowing from Lake Kivu) and by the Malagarasi, itself flows into the Lukuga. Rapids occur not only along the headstreams but also in several places along the course of the main stream. Navigation thus is possible only along sections of the upper Congo by vessels of low tonnage. Even so, these stretches are in danger of being overgrown by aquatic vegetation, particularly water hyacinths.
Kisangani (formerly Stanleyville)—located just downstream of the Boyoma Falls, a series of seven cataracts—marks the real beginning, upriver, of the navigable Congo. This central part of the river flows steadily for more than 1,000 miles (1,600 km) to within 22 miles (35 km) of Kinshasa. Its course at first is narrow but soon grows wider, after which many islands occur in midstream. This change in the character of the river corresponds to its entry into its alluvial plain. From that point onward, with the exception of a few rare narrow sections, the Congo divides into several arms, separated by strings of islands. It increases from a width of more than 3.5 miles (5.5 km) downstream from Isangi (where the Lomami enters the Congo) to a width of 5 to 7 miles (8 to 11 km) and on occasion—for example, at the mouth of the Mongala—to 8 miles (13 km). Beyond the natural levees (formed by silt deposits) occurring on either bank, some areas are subjected to extensive flooding that increases the river's bounds still further. It is not always easy to distinguish such areas from the "rain swamps" in regions lying between rivers. The middle course of the Congo ends in a narrow section called the Chenal ("Channel"), or Couloir ("Corridor"). Between banks no more than half a mile to a mile wide, the riverbed deepens and the current becomes rapid, flowing through a valley that cuts down several hundreds of yards deep into the soft sandstone bedrock of the Batéké Plateau. Along this central reach the Congo receives its principal tributaries, primarily the Ubangi and the Sangha on the right bank and the Kwa on the left bank. An enormous increase in the average rate of flow results, rising from less than 250,000 cubic feet (7,000 cubic metres) a second at Kisangani to nearly its maximum flow at Kinshasa.
Upon leaving the Chenal, the Congo divides into two branches, forming Malebo Pool, a vast lacustrine area about 15 by 17 miles (24 by 27 km), which marks the end of the middle Congo. Immediately downstream occur the first waterfalls of the final section of the river's course. Cataracts and rapids are grouped into two series, separated by a fairly calm central reach, in which the elevation drops from a little less than 900 feet (275 metres) to a few yards above sea level. The Congo's estuary begins at Matadi, downstream from the rapids that close off the interior Congo; 83 miles (134 km) in length, it forms the border between Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. At first the estuary is narrow—less than half a mile to about a mile and a half in width—with a central channel 65 to 80 feet (20 to 24 metres) deep, but it widens downstream of Boma. There the river, obstructed by islands, divides into several arms, and in some places the depth does not exceed 20 to 25 feet (6 to 7.5 metres), which makes dredging necessary to allow oceangoing vessels to reach Matadi. Beyond the estuary's mouth, the course of the Congo continues offshore as a deep underwater canyon that extends for a distance of about 125 miles (200 km).


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Over the past few weeks, Catholic Online has featured several articles on the issue of global warming. Much of the feedback has been critical because the readership of Catholic Online is largely conservative and issues such as global warming are strongly associated with the left.
ConservAmerica is committed to restoring the conservative legacy of conservation.
By Marshall Connolly, Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)
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The lively discussion on Catholic Online also prompted a lot of input via email, some of which was quite thought-provoking. One of the individuals who wrote to Catholic Online was Rob Sisson, the president of ConservAmerica, an environmental advocacy organization founded by conservatives for conservatives.
At Catholic Online, we decided to talk to Rob Sisson, to get a true conservative's take on the question, why are conservatives so hostile to the general scientific consensus that global warming is a threat to the environment?
Marshall Connolly (COL): Hello Rob, thank you for the interview. I'd first like to ask, what is ConservAmerica and what is your mission?
SISSON: ConservAmerica is the national grassroots organization of Republicans and conservatives who care about environmental protection.
We were founded in 1995 and, today, have members in all 50 states. Our mission is to restore the GOP's great conservation legacy.
COL: Can you tell me a little about that legacy?
SISSON: Republicans have been leaders in conservation policy since the party was founded. The first Republican president, Abraham Lincoln, protected what we now know as Yosemite National Park. The second president, U.S. Grant, created the world's first national park, Yellowstone. Theodore Roosevelt is America's patron saint of conservation. He protected ten percent of all land in the country. Dwight Eisenhower set aside the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, as the last great wilderness in North America. Richard Nixon signed into law nearly every great environmental act we take for granted. Gerald Ford originated fuel standards for automobiles. Ronald Reagan, by pushing for the Montreal Protocol, helped protect the ozone.
John Lacey, a Republican congressman from Iowa and the author of The Lacey Act, is the grandfather of modern fish and game regulations. John Saylor, who represented Pennsylvania during the 1950's and 1960's, was a co-author of The Wilderness Act and champion for conservation.
Others, like Gifford Pinchot, Williams Ruckelshaus, and Russell Train, have left their mark while serving in Republican administrations.
For a variety of reasons-almost totally political-the conservative movement ceded environmental protection to the other side in the 1990's. This, despite the famous admonition by Russell Kirk that "Nothing is more conservative than conservation."
Today, we see a new wave of conservation-minded conservatives pushing to restore our historic legacy. Fiscal conservatives have rediscovered the fact that conservation, efficiency, and sustainability results in lower cost government in the long term. Faith conservatives are revisiting the command to care for creation. Hunters, anglers, and ranchers are witnessing the disruption of their way of life caused by unfettered development. Entrepreneurs see jobs and wealth creation in innovations designed to help us live with cleaner energy and in a cleaner environment.
As a Catholic, I am thrilled that the Holy Father, Pope Francis, has been very clear that creation care is a priority of living our faith. His leadership will help create 'safe space' for secular conservative leaders to discuss and solve environmental issues facing us today.
COL: Why is your work important?
The widely held perception on the right side of the political spectrum is that environmental groups are part of a broader progressive agenda.
That perception is not entirely the fault of green groups, and is more an outgrowth of the Republican Party's migration away from its historic conservation platform. We provide a home for conservation-minded voters who are social or fiscal conservatives. For example, we are the only environmental/political organization that frames some conservation issues in a pro-life context. Other groups simply cannot message that way without risking membership and funding.
This 'perception gap' makes it very difficult for Republicans to work with, or trust, environmental groups. ConservAmerica works only with Republican lawmakers. This narrow focus means elected officials trust that we don't have a hidden agenda, and that our issues and messaging have a rock-solid conservative foundation.
Sen. Lindsey Graham, after the 2010 climate legislation died in the U.S. Senate, said, "Environmental groups do a really good job of getting their members to call, write, and email us on issues. The problem is, those aren't the people who vote for Republicans." ConservAmerica, with its grassroots network of Republican voters, solves that problem, and fills a necessary niche in the conservation movement.
COL: Most conservatives tend to be skeptical of claims of global warming and other environmental concerns. Why do you think this is and how can we address it?
SISSON: The skepticism is a function of the right-wing echo chamber and the enormous amount of funding used to mislead the public. Several of the professional skeptics are the same people who spent the 1970's arguing that tobacco wasn't addictive and wasn't harmful to human health. The strategy is the same as the old tobacco industry playbook--just keep sowing doubt and misdirection to permit fossil fuel companies to maximize earnings.
The tobacco industry offers a lesson not-yet-learned by fossil fuel companies, think-tanks, and right wing media. The Global Tobacco Industry Settlement penalized tobacco companies more than $200 billion over 25 years. I foresee some fossil fuel companies having a "Come to Jesus" moment in the near future, where they will unilaterally enter into an agreement to help eliminate greenhouse gas emissions, and fund significant adaptation requirements. Sooner or later, some enterprising state attorney general is going to try to make a name for himself by suing the industry or think tanks which knowingly misled the country on climate change.
COL: Is there a way for conservatives recover this issue?
SISSON: Absolutely. Every major Christian denomination in the United States has adopted a statement on climate change and our duty to address the situation. Our new Holy Father, Pope Francis, has been very clear that creation care is one of our prime responsibilities. The Catholic Church is particularly concerned with the world's poor, who are now or will soon be impacted by global climate change. The pro-life movement, a key conservative building block, could grow significantly by bringing creation care into its portfolio. So many people struggle with the inconsistency of a movement that calls itself pro-life, but does not care about the 600,000 babies born in the U.S. each year with unsafe levels of mercury in their systems, or the human suffering in other parts of the world caused by a changing climate. Becoming fully pro-life, or whole life, could create the most meaningful political force in the country.
The U.S. Department of Defense has, on multiple occasions, identified climate change as one of the top national security threats facing us.
It is odd to see conservatives in Congress fighting to restore sequestration budget cuts to the Pentagon, but ignoring or outright opposing consideration of the impact of climate change on our military preparedness. Addressing climate change should be a priority for defense hawks.
Fiscal conservatives, too, should be leading policy discussions on how we address climate change. If 2012 was a indication of what we can expect in future years, our economy is squarely in the cross-hairs of climate change. From droughts to wildfires to storms, an enormous price was paid by Americans last year. By most accounts, that price tag is going to continue to rise.
Fighting climate change and pollution should be a libertarian priority. Ronald Reagan said, "Many laws protecting environmental quality have promoted liberty by securing property against the trespass of pollution." Again, I point to the 600,000 American babies who are poisoned while still in their mothers' wombs each and every year by toxins released from burning fossil fuels. Short of abortion, can there be any greater infringement upon someone's liberty?
COL: Do you see a way forward whereby we can preserve our environment while responsibly managing our natural resources to sustain a positive pattern economic growth?
SISSON: The two are not, and have never been, mutually exclusive.
Theodore Roosevelt, later echoed by Goldwater, Nixon, and Reagan, said, ""To waste, to destroy, our natural resources, to skin and exhaust the land instead of using it so as to increase its usefulness, will result in undermining in the days of our children the very prosperity which we ought by right to hand down to them."
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The environmental problems that face us today could best be addressed by unleashing the free market to solve them. It is a blind spot for conservative leaders. With innovation and invention, come jobs, wealth creation, and a new American century. But, we need our leaders to champion that focus.
COL: You said, "The environmental problems that face us today could best be addressed by unleashing the free market to solve them."
Although I am a huge fan of the "unleashing the free market," I admit that when it comes to the environment, the free market--meaning as I understand, a market unimpeded by government interference, does not have a very good record on the environment. Can you clarify what you mean here?
SISSON: Thanks for the opportunity to clarify.
First, U.S. utility companies have more than $2.25 trillion on their balance sheets reserved for capital investments. For all practical purposes, they haven't spent a dime since the 2008 market collapse. They won't spend that money until the government provides a road map to our energy future. They don't want to invest in coal or wind or geothermal, if that isn't the direction that will be supported by national energy policy. Once we have settled on a long term energy strategy, that money will be invested and be the largest private stimulus of our economy ever
Right now, there are 30 states with some form of renewable energy standard. The federal government could establish one national standard, making it easier for energy companies plan and meet the goal. It would also create more efficient markets. Right now, with each state establishing energy policy, an utility company must create a separate corporate structure and bureaucracy for each state.
Regardless of the policy adopted to encourage clean energy (carbon tax, renewable energy standard, cap and trade, or assorted permutations), companies will rise to the challenge, innovate, develop, and produce the necessary technology to meet or exceed the goals. When President George H. W. Bush signed cap and trade into law to manage SOX and NOX, naysayers said it would be the death knell of the American economy and that the goals could not be met. Well, not only did U.S. companies sprint pass the goal in about half the expected time, our economy enjoyed a two decade expansion beginning with the implementation of the policy.
Newt Gingrich, in his upcoming book on environmental entrepreneurism, calls for "X" prize-like incentives, over subsidies or centralized command-and-control. Gingrich reasons that the lure of a huge cash prize will set tinkerers in garages, labs, and factory floors working towards solutions for our biggest problems.
An effective regulatory environment is necessary, but policies that encourage the market to work towards goals over centralized command-and-control regimens have, historically, been more efficient.
Rather than government picking one solution, thousands of companies attack the problem from different perspectives, and the best solution wins.
COL: You appear to be convinced of the claims of global warming. At one time I, personally, was not. Now I am. What about you? What convinced you?
SISSON: The greatest lesson my dad taught me is to know what I don't know. My degree is in economics, not science. [About] 99% of accredited climate scientists report that global warming is real and that man's activities have caused it to accelerate. My reaction, as a conservative, is to accept that consensus and ask, "Okay, what is the potential impact on our way of life, and what can we do about it?"
Governor Huntsman said it another way, when he asked, "If 98 doctors out of 100 told you that you had cancer and needed surgery, you'd have that surgery wouldn't you?" To be conservative is to be risk averse. In the case of climate change, thus far, we're ignoring the risk at our own peril and that of future generations.
When I talk to people who are outright deniers or mild skeptics, I ask, "What is the source of your information on climate change?" Nine times out of ten, they've based their opinion on rhetoric they've consumed from the right wing echo chamber, not sound science. When possible, I try to introduce them to a climate scientist based at a public university in their state. I avoid, at all costs, any sense of confrontation in these interactions. I respect individuals and recognize that everyone is the sum of his or her unique experiences.
Every U.S. president since Richard Nixon has discussed global warming.
Ronald Reagan was faced with the problem of ozone depletion. The White House science experts told him that action had to be taken, or there would be dire physical consequences. His political staff argued to do nothing, that tackling ozone depletion had no political pay-off for the president. Reagan sided with the scientists and ordered his negotiating team to push to complete the Montreal Protocol. To this day, the Montreal Protocol has prevented the release of more greenhouse gas emissions than any other government act.
COL: Please feel free to add anything you wish. Also, give me a little background on yourself.
SISSON: I served two terms as the mayor of Sturgis, Michigan, and recently rejoined the city commission. A longtime board member of several economic development groups, I was Michigan's Small Business Advocate of the Year in 2000. In 2008, as a result of sustainable practices launched by the city while I was mayor, I was named Michigan Environmental Leader of the Year.
I'm married to Theresa, a pharmaceutical research scientist, and we're the very proud parents of twin 15 year sons. We're active in our parish, Holy Angels, and I'm member of Knights of Columbus.
I begin and end each day with an intercessory prayer to Saints Francis and Kateri, asking for guidance and help in my work. As a Catholic and an environmental leader, I am thrilled at the Holy Spirit's recent work inside the conclave. Pope Francis signaled in the first days of his pontificate that he will build upon the creation care legacies of his immediate predecessors, Benedict XVI and Blessed John Paul II.
The Catholic Church is poised, in the U.S., to defuse political partisanship on so many issues, and restore communitarian conservatism to our public square. The Church, and people of every faith, must call upon their elected leaders to put the good of the nation first--ahead of party and personal ambition--and hold them accountable.
Rob, thank you so much for your time. I am sure our readers will enjoy reading and commenting on this interview.
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Winter needs some colors, doesn't it?
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Nudist Periodicals Collection
Nudist Periodicals Collection
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1933 to 1968
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An extensive collection of magazines that explore all aspects of nudism including philosophy, lifestyles, camps, and societal issues. Titles include American Sunbather, American Nudist, American Nudist Leader, Nudism Today, Sunbathing Annual, Sunbathing Review, Sun Love, and a number of foreign titles. The collection was donated to St. Lawrence by William Hull of Canton in 2006


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George Strait, Keith Urban + More Added as 2013 CMT Music Awards Performers
The 2013 CMT Music Awards will be a big night in country music, boasting a terrific lineup of fan-favorite acts, including the King himself. Recently added to the mix are George Strait, Keith Urban and Lady Antebellum, making this evening a truly entertaining country music party.
In addition to the King of Country, 'American Idol' judge and popular trio, Florida Georgia Line, Darius Rucker are the newest names atop a stacked list of previously-announced performers, joining A-listers such as Taylor Swift, Hunter Hayes, and Carrie Underwood. Luke Bryan, Little Big Town and Pistol Annies will also perform during the show, as will host Jason Aldean.
Strait, who recently celebrated his 60th No. 1 hit before his 61st birthday, is certainly a huge addition to the already stellar crowd of performers. He recently released 'Love Is Everything,' his 40th studio album, and his appearance at the CMT Music Awards will be especially exciting for fans, as he will soon wrap up his final tour.
Urban, another standout act in the lineup, didn't receive any nominations at the 2013 CMT Awards, but he'll surely light the stage up with his presence, just as he did at the ACMs. Maybe he'll perform his new hit single 'Little Bit of Everything.'
Fans are also excitedly anticipating the performance from Lady A, and the trio is also up for Group Video of the Year, with their upbeat and contagious hit 'Downtown.' Bandmember Hillary Scott will be quickly approaching her due date at the time of the awards ceremony, and it will be extra special for fans to see her right before she welcomes her bundle of joy.
It'll certainly be an night full of laughter with first-timer Aldean hosting the show alongside of sassy Hollywood favorite Kristen Bell. The 2013 CMT Music Awards will air on CMT June 5 at 8PM ET.


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Sesame Street Live "Elmo Makes Music"
- Liacouras Center
- 1776 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121 United States
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Mark your calendar for this once-in-a-lifetime event—monsters becoming musicians! Elmo, The Count, Cookie Monster, Big Bird, Bert & Ernie and all their funny and furry friends are taking to the stage to share the magical world of music with children. When Jenny, the new Sesame Street music teacher, moves into town, her instruments get lost. Jenny's new Sesame Street friends quickly come to her rescue, and they all discover "instruments" that they never knew existed…rubber duckies, trash can lids and even their own laps! The characters teach children, and themselves, that everyone has the ability to make beautiful music, whether they realize it or not. Don't miss this opportunity to count along with The Count, visit Elmo's World and do the Crumb-A-Rumba with Rosita and Cookie Monster at Sesame Street Live "Elmo Makes Music." Get your tickets now at www.ComcastTix.com.


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Hosting and data centre specialist UKFast has cut the ribbon on a new £14 million complex, staking a claim to the largest data centre operation in Manchester.
The new opening means the addition of three new Manchester Network Operation Centres (MaNOC) at the Trafford Park complex. The MaNOC 5,6, and 7 facilities will add to the companies existing resources, such as it wholly-owned MaNOC 4 centre, built last year.
UKFast currently provides hosting for 4,000 clients in the UK, including Virgin and Microsoft, and is looking to continue to grow its data centre presence by attracting more Tier 1 and Tier 2 carriers and service providers.
UKFast CEO Lawrence Jones said that the additional data centre capacity will "dwarf" other operators in the Manchester area, and will help drive competition that will benefit the city's bid to become a centre of innovation.
"The DCPlex brings huge benefits for the local business community," Jones said. "It's our job to give everyone access to leading-edge services from major international carriers ensuring we make our clients more competitive in international markets."
Jones said there has been a lack of options for high standard data centre operations in the north-west of England in the past, with many data centres changing ownership on a regular basis. This has meant that it has been necessary to invest in its own infrastructure.
He added that this investment will help boost Manchester's appeal for attracting tech firms to set up shop in the area by supplying vital infrastructure.
"Manchester has great potential to be the new digital hub of the UK but we need more data centre space and better connectivity," Jones said.
"It's too easy to blame broadband for poor download speeds. The real answer is to speed up every aspect of your hosting service to guarantee great results."
Earlier this month UKFast announced that it would be taking on 150 new staff for data centre projects in the area, seeking to grow its headcount to 350 by 2014.


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High-Tech Entrepreneur Giving Two Talks
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. September 20, 2012 – Noted businessman, investor and author Dr. Milton Chang (http://miltonchang.com) is giving a free talk about entrepreneurship on Thursday, Sept. 27, at the WESST Enterprise Center.
Milton Chang will speak in Socorro and Albuquerque as part of the Verge Fund Speaker Series.
Milton Chang will speak in Socorro and Albuquerque as part of the Verge Fund Speaker Series.
This special event is one installment of the Verge Fund Speaker Series. Chang's free talk will be at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, at the WESST Enterprise Center, 609 Broadway, Albuquerque. He will present another talk in Socorro at 11 a.m. Friday, September 28, in MSEC 105.
Chang will be discussing his experiences and recommendations regarding entrepreneurship. The public is welcome to attend this free talk. Copies of Dr Chang's book, Toward Entrepreneurship: Establishing a Successful Technology Business will be available for purchase for $25. After his talk, Chang will field questions from the audience.
The Verge Fund Speaker Series is an ongoing partnership between the New Mexico Tech Department of Management and the Verge Fund (http://www.vergefund.com/). The speaker series designed to provide New Mexico Tech students and faculty with the opportunity to meet and interact with individuals and organizations involved in the technology commercialization process. Management professor Dr. Peter Anselmo said the speaker series is usually held in Socorro, but he wanted to make Chang's talk available to a wider business audience.
For more information, contact Virginia Griego (firstname.lastname@example.com) or Peter Anselmo (firstname.lastname@example.com).


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The foiling of a new al-Qaeda attempt to bring down a passenger airliner apparently a knock-off of the failed "underwear bomb" plot that nearly brought down a Northwest flight landing at Detroit on Christmas Day, 2009 has been a good-news, bad-news story.
The good news is that in a CIA-coordinated operation, a mole was inserted into the organization intending to bring down an airplane a small affiliate of the Yemen-based Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP). The mole, according to reports, was to have been the designated "martyr" wearing the explosive underpants that would be detonated on a U.S.-bound plane. Instead, he turned over the device to his handlers, along with what I would imagine is a lot of valuable, actionable intelligence indeed, officials claim that the mole's information helped direct a drone strike that killed one of the plotters, also suspected of involvement in the bombing of USS Cole in Yemen in 2000.
If the reports are to be believed, it was a stunningly successful operation; espionage at its best. As the CIA well knows, getting inside a small group of zealots has been virtually impossible. People who are ready to die for a cause are not enticed by the rewards the CIA is typically able to offer. It's not necessarily much easier for an Arab intelligence agency to do the same, as we saw when a Jordanian-recruited mole blew himself up in Afghanistan, killing six CIA personnel.
Now to the bad news: al-Qaeda is not dead. Osama Bin-Laden may be long gone, and the rest of the movement's leadership in Pakistan hollowed out and neutered, but he stubborn truth is that such victories can't stop a small group of dedicated men and women from continuing to attempt mass slaughter.
Evidence garnered during the Bin-Laden raid last year revealed that al-Qaeda was never more than a loose structure, really not much more than an idea or a brand. That means it's as dangerous as its most lethal affiliate.
The other bad news is that AQAP in Yemen, despite the setbacks of losing some of its key leaders such as the American-born Anwar al- Awlakki in drone strikes, is hard at work innovating. The design of the bomb turned over by the mole reflects the fact that AQAP is meticulously studying aviation security in search of flaws, and learning from its previous failures. That's troubling, because al-Qaeda is at its most dangerous when it innovates.
On September 11, 2001 the Qaeda-affiliated "Hamburg cell" hijacked four airplanes by employing box cutters, the simplest of expedients. It had studied and cleverly figured out how to exploit long-standing flaws in aviation security unlocked cockpit doors. They also understood that crews were likely to turn over a plane to hijackers when the lives of the passengers are threatened.
As soon as those flaws were fixed, al-Qaeda experimented with airplane bombs made of concentrated hydrogen peroxide and acetone. The liquids are bought anywhere, and easily prepared. But after a plot was interrupted in Britain, the airlines banned passengers from carrying liquids aboard. But al-Qaeda's designers were already at work on a new iteration of an airplane bomb.
In late 2001, a British convert to Islam, Richard Reid, was apprehended and subdued when trying to ignite his shoe on board a U.S.-bound plane. The sneaker's sole was made of pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN), a particularly lethal, military-grade explosive capable of ripping through the skin of an airplane. It's also extremely malleable, which is how it could be made to resemble the sole of a shoe. Reid's bomb only failed to go off because he lacked a proper detonator.
The Christmas Day bombing attempt on a Northwest flight tried to improve on the shoe-bomb by using a "chemical initiator" cascading chemical reactions that should have been enough to ignite the main charge. It failed, sending al-Qaeda once again back to the drawing boards.
The latest device apparently employed two detonators, a main one and a second up in case the first failed. There'll be a lot of back-and- forth over whether this device would have ever made it through airport security. I'll defer to the experts. But considering that the Christmas Day bomber got through security at Amsterdam airport, I'd have to say these devices do pose a grave threat to aviation.
The other bad news is that the New York Times and the Washington Post reported that the mole who'd foiled the plot had been recruited by the Saudis. Riyadh might be delighted with being credited in Washington for preventing a terror attack on a U.S. target, but it will nonetheless be furious that an alleged Saudi role was highlighted. To understand why, simply look at a map: Saudi Arabia shares a long, porous border with Yemen, which is in the throes of a civil war and a growing al-Qaeda insurgency that show no signs of abating. The Kingdom's worst nightmare is that the civil war next door spills across the border, affecting the large number of its citizens who are of Yemeni origin. Considering that Yemen's civil war is tainted with militant Islam and anti- Americanism, to be exposed playing the American game anywhere on the Arabian Peninsula can't help.
Saudi Arabia is not going to stop cooperating with the United States on counter-terrorism. But I'd guess its going to have more than a few second thoughts before it invites the United States into a risky operations like this.
And, frankly, did we really need to know that there was a mole, or in fact that it had been a joint Saudi-American sting? It's one thing telling the airlines about the newest device, even showing them pictures of it. But spy work is most effective when it goes unnoticed, and unpublicized. With all the press leaks, you can count on it that al-Qaeda is back to innovating, having learned valuable lessons from having been stung. And that's not good news for anyone.
Baer, a former Middle East CIA field officer, is TIME.com's intelligence columnist and the author of See No Evil and The Devil We Know: Dealing with the New Iranian Superpower.


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Woman Arrested for Threatening to Kill Pregnant Woman, Steal Unborn Child
Tanya Lynette Bradley, 30, of Longview, is jailed after making threats to kill a pregnant woman and then steal her unborn baby to raise as her own — all after she had convinced her family she was pregnant for almost nine months.
Longview police say Bradley had bought duct tape, latex gloves and knives, which she planned to use to commit the crime.
Witnesses said Bradley told family members she was pregnant, and she was going to tell her family she had the baby on Thursday. But two relatives realized Bradley was faking the pregnancy and found out her plans, leading them to notify authorities.
Bradley had even her husband convinced she was pregnant.
Bradley was arrested on two charges of criminal attempt to commit capital murder and booked into the Gregg County Jail.


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I love the idea
Not intended as a downer, but being the skeptic that I am ... if everyone in this group signed on for the cruise, we would get enough to half fill a smallish modern cruise ship. ( The Pacific Princess would probably be overflowing, though... ) Would there be advertising elsewhere, to get the word out beyond the Nexus?
If not, I think you'd have to be happy with 20-40 people from here,( show of hands to see if im wrong.....)
100 would be amazing.
So the idea of an exclusive, athiest themed entertainment cruise currently seems far-fetched.
Picking a generic singles cruise that is already planned, and have everyone agree to meet up would be more realistic, maybe less fun. And awkward maybe if only a few show up. (Although, hooking up with a horny christian, and then converting them to the dark side as they lay next to you in your stateroom, there are possibilities....)
There has to be one person here out of 24,000 that works for a cruise line....
You may be right about the numbers but the idea is to have motivation for like minded individuals meet and enjoy the company of atheists. Meaningless sex is just meaningless sex no matter atheist or religious participants. Because atheist and religious relationships are likely to be a long walk with competitive differences it may be desirable to some to have an atheist atheist relationship who may learn to cohabitate and support one another in the everyday dogma of religious perceptions of life. I think if I went on a cruise large or small with all atheist I would learn a lot more about myself than a generic one, sex or no sex included.
Will Charo be on board?
I think what ever floats your boat, haha, just a pun.. I think anything that helps to teach about yourself in this world and is warm and friendly is worth having. Friendly people, good food, and time to relax, that is what I like.
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California Department of Transportation
Date: May 25, 2012
District: 08 – San Bernardino
Contact: Terri Kasinga, Public Information Officer
Phone: (909) 383-4631 (work) (951) 232-4268 (cell)
INLAND EMPIRE - The California Transportation Commission (CTC) today allocated $1.7 billion in funding for transportation projects that will strengthen the state's economy by sustaining and creating jobs and provide congestion relief for motorists statewide.
"The benefits these projects bring to California are a huge boon to the economy, and the investment in our transportation system will continue to serve motorists for generations to come," said Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty.
Approximately $872 million of the funding was provided by Proposition 1B, a transportation bond approved by voters in 2006. In total, more than $13 billion in Proposition 1B funds have been distributed statewide.
Some of the notable projects that received funding include:
- Riverside County:
$113,370,000 – I-215 Widening Project/Scott Road to Nuevo Road in and near Perris. Construct a third mixed-flow lane in each direction.
$1,000,000 – State Route 60/Nason Street Overcrossing Improvement in the City of Moreno Valley. Replace the existing overcrossing at Nason Street.
$190,000 – In and near Beaumont from Gilman Springs Road to First Street. Install rumble strips on shoulders and place reflective markers on the median barrier.
San Bernardino County:
$33,164,000 – I-15 Ranchero Road Interchange Project in Hesperia at Ranchero Road. Construct a new interchange.
$787,000 – In Yucaipa from Live Oak Canyon Road to County Line Road. Construct a barrier on the westbound outside shoulder.
Today's allocations include $766 million in federal funds that will be applied to various local transportation programs statewide. The remaining allocations came from assorted state and federal transportation accounts.
Please see the attached file for more information about all projects that received allocations today.
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For Immediate Release
September 19, 2003
by George Zamora
"SIGN ON THE DOTTED LINE . . ." Representatives of New Mexico Tech, Sandia National Laboratories, and Los Alamos National Laboratory recently convened in Albuquerque to sign a memorandum of understanding which officially establishes the Center for Energetic Materials and Energetic Devices (CEMED). The newly formed research center will function as a three-member umbrella organization whose primary focus will be on understanding and predicting the behavior of commonly used energetic materials and energetic devices, such as industrial explosives and military munitions. Pictured signing the partnership agreement are (from left to right): Ray Juzaitis, associate director for weapons physics at Los Alamos National Laboratory; Lenny Martinez, vice president of manufacturing systems, science, and technology at Sandia National Laboratories; Daniel López, president of New Mexico Tech; John Meason, director of Tech's Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center; and Lonnie Marquez, vice president of finance and administration at New Mexico Tech.


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From the desk of Scott Harrison-
In 2004, I left the streets of New York City for the shores of West Africa. I'd made my living for years in the big Apple promoting top nightclubs and fashion events, for the most part living selfishly and arrogantly. Desperately unhappy, I needed to change. Faced with spiritual bankruptcy, I wanted desperately to revive a lost Christian faith with action and asked the question: What would the opposite of my life look like?
I signed up for volunteer service aboard a floating hospital with a group called Mercy Ships, a humanitarian organization which offered free medical care in the world's poorest nations. Operating on surgery ships, they'd built a 25-year track record of astonishing results yet I'd never heard of them.
Top doctors and surgeons from all over the world left their practices and fancy lives to operate for free on thousands who had no access to medical care. I soon found the organization to be full of remarkable people. The chief medical officer was a surgeon who left Los Angeles to volunteer for two weeks - 23 years ago. He never looked or went back. I took the position of ship photojournalist, and immediately traveled to Africa. At first, being the Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's court felt strange. I traded my spacious midtown loft for a 150-square-foot cabin with bunk beds, roommates and cockroaches. Fancy restaurants were replaced by a mess hall feeding 400+ Army style. A prince in New York, now I was living in close community with 350 others. I felt like a pauper.
But once off the ship, I realized how good I really had it. In new surroundings, I was utterly astonished at the poverty that came into focus through my camera lens. Often through tears, I documented life and human suffering I'd thought unimaginable. In West Africa, I was a prince again. A king, in fact. A man with a bed and clean running water and food in my stomach.
I fell in love with Liberia - a country with no public electricity, running water or sewage - Spending time in a leper colony and many remote villages, I put a face to the world's 1.2 billion living in poverty. Those living on less than $365 a year - money I used to blow on a bottle of Grey Goose vodka at a fancy club. Before tip.
Our medical staff would hold patient intake "screenings" and thousands would wait in line to be seen, many afflicted with deformities even Clive Barker hadn't thought of. Enormous, suffocating tumors - cleft lips, faces eaten by bacteria from water-borne diseases. I learned many of these medical conditions also existed here in the west, but were taken care of - never allowed to progress. The amount of blind people without access to the 20-minute cataract surgery that could restore their sight astonished me - all part of this new world.
Over the next eight months, I met patients who taught me the meaning of courage. Many of them had been slowly suffocating to death for years and yet pressing on. Praying, hoping, surviving. It was an honor to photograph them. It was an honor to know them.
For me, charity is practical. It's sometimes easy, more often inconvenient, but always necessary. It's the ability to use one's position of influence, relative wealth and power to affect lives for the better. charity is singular and achievable.
There's a biblical parable about a man beaten near death by robbers. He's stripped naked and lying roadside. Most people pass him by, but one man stops. He picks him up and bandages his wounds. He puts him on his horse and walks alongside until they reach an inn. He checks him in and throws down his Amex. "Whatever he needs until he gets better."
Because he could.
The dictionary defines charity as simply the act of giving voluntarily to those in need. It's taken from the word "caritas," or simply, love. In Colossians 3, the Bible instructs readers to "put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness."
Although I'm still not sure what that means, I love the idea. To wear charity.
Scott Harrison - Summer, 2006