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Little regional humor. It's really like this.
Jeff Foxworthy on Wisconsin:
If you consider it a sport to gather your food by drilling through 38 inches
of ice and sitting there all day hoping that the food will swim by, you
might live in Wisconsin.
If you're proud that your region makes the national news 96 nights each year
because Park Falls is the coldest spot in the nation, you might live in
If you have ever refused to buy something because it's "too pricey," you
might live in Wisconsin.
If your local Dairy Queen is closed from November through March, you might
live in Wisconsin.
If you instinctively walk like a penguin for five months out of the year,
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If someone in a store offers you assistance, and they don't work there, you
might live in Wisconsin.
If your dad's suntan stops at a line curving around the middle of his
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If you may not have actually eaten it, but you have heard of Head Cheese,
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If you have worn shorts and a parka at the same time, you might live in
If you have either a pet or a child named "Brett," you might live in
If your town has an equal number of bars and churches, you might live in
If you have had a lengthy telephone conversation with someone who dialed a
wrong number, you might live in Wisconsin
If you know how to say Oconomowoc, Waukesha, Menomonie and Manitowoc, you
might live in Wisconsin.
If you think that ketchup is a little too spicy, you might live in
If every time you see moonlight on a lake, you think of a dancing bear, and
you sing gently, "From the land of sky-blue waters,"....you might live in
1. Your idea of a traffic jam is ten cars waiting to pass a tractor on the
2. "Vacation" means going up north past Hwy 8 for the weekend.
3. You measure distance in hours.
4. You know several people who have hit deer more than once.
5. You often switch from "heat" to "A/C" in the same day and back again.
6. Your whole family wears Packer Green to church on Sunday.
7. You can drive 65 mph through 2 feet of snow during a blizzard, without
8. You see people wearing camouflage at social events (including weddings
and funerals).
9. You install security lights on your house and garage and leave both
10. You think of the major food groups as beer, fish, and venison.
11. You carry jumper cables in your car and your wife or girlfriend knows
how to use them.
12. There are 7 empty cars running in the parking lot at Mill's Fleet Farm
at any given time.
13. You design your kid's Halloween costume to fit over a snowsuit.
14. Driving is better in the winter because the potholes are filled with
15. You refer to the Packers as "we."
16. You know all 4 seasons: almost winter, winter, still winter and road
17. You can identify a southern or eastern accent.
18. You have no problem pronouncing Lac Du Flambeau.
19. You consider Minneapolis exotic.
20. You know how to polka.
21. Your idea of creative landscaping is a statue of a deer next to your
blue spruce.
22. You were unaware that there is a legal drinking age.
23. Down South to you means Illinois.
24. A brat is something you eat.
25. Your neighbor throws a party to celebrate his new pole shed.
26. You go out to fish fry every Friday.
27. Your 4th of July picnic was moved indoors due to frost.
28. You have more miles on your snow blower than your car.
29. You find minus twenty degrees "a little chilly."
30. You understand these jokes and forward them to all your Wisconsin


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A life-long Doncaster Rovers fan whose face became the defining image of protests against former owner Ken Richardson in the late 1990s has died.
Peter Suter, left, aged 56, of Rossington, became the face of the campaign to oust Richardson from the club during the ill-fated 1997-98 campaign when he dressed as an undertaker to lead a funeral parade through the town to mark the club's 'death'.
A number of protests drew national media interest as fans angry at chaotic scenes at Belle Vue staged a number of protests against the club's controversial benefactor and his sidekick Mark Weaver during Rovers' disastrous relegation from the Football League.
Mr Suter leaves a widow Sandra and two daughters Donna and Emma as well as one grandchild Jaydon.
The funeral of Mr Suter, who has died after a period of illness, will take place on Monday at Christ The King Roman Catholic Church at 10.30am, followed by burial at Rose Hill Cemetery.
* The funeral details for Mr Suter were printed incorrectly in our sister paper the Doncaster Star. We apologise for any upset this may have caused.


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CENTER VALLEY, Pa. -- Tim Kane, professor of electrical engineering and meteorology at Penn State, will be the featured presenter at the next Faculty Lecture Series event to be held at 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 29 in room 302 at the campus in Center Valley. Kane's lecture is titled: "Active Optical Sensing: A Gallimaufry of Applications." This event is free and open to the public.
Kane's talk will explore various aspects of active optical sensing systems. Emphasis will be placed on engineering challenges of deploying such instruments to the field, paying special attention to the impact of obscurants, turbulence, and interfaces on system performance. Discussion of current applications will serve as illustrative examples (including the occasional segue into the geosciences).
Tim Kane is a professor of electrical engineering and meteorology at Penn State, as well as a research scientist at Penn State's Applied Research Lab (ARL). His interests lie in the area of optical remote sensing, primarily active (LIDAR) for use in studying various atmospheric, terrestrial and oceanic phenomena.


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The Message Queue Object Manager utility (imqobjmgr) allows you to create and manage administered objects. The imqobjmgr command provides the following subcommands for performing various operations on administered objects:
Add an administered object to an object store
Delete an administered object from an object store
List existing administered objects in an object store
Display information about an administered object
Modify the attributes of an administered object
See Object Manager Utility for reference information about the syntax, subcommands, and options of the imqobjmgr command.
Most Object Manager operations require you to specify the following information as options to the imqobjmgr command:
The JNDI lookup name (-l) of the administered object
This is the logical name by which client applications can look up the administered object in the object store, using the Java Naming and Directory Interface.
The attributes of the JNDI object store (-j)
See Object Stores for information on the possible attributes and their values.
The type (-t) of the administered object
Possible types include the following:
Queue destination
Topic destination
Connection factory
Queue connection factory
Topic connection factory
Connection factory for distributed transactions
Queue connection factory for distributed transactions
Topic connection factory for distributed transactions
The attributes (-o) of the administered object
See Administered Object Attributes for information on the possible attributes and their values.
The imqobjmgr command's add subcommand adds administered objects for connection factories and topic or queue destinations to the object store. Administered objects stored in an LDAP object store must have lookup names beginning with the prefix cn=; lookup names in a file-system object store need not begin with any particular prefix, but must not include the slash character (/).
The Object Manager lists and displays only Message Queue administered objects. If an object store contains a non–Message Queue object with the same lookup name as an administered object that you wish to add, you will receive an error when you attempt the add operation.
To enable client applications to create broker connections, add a connection factory administered object for the type of connection to be created: a queue connection factory or a topic connection factory, as the case may be. Example 11–1 shows a command to add a queue connection factory (administered object type qf) to an LDAP object store. The object has lookup name cn=myQCF and connects to a broker running on host myHost at port number 7272, using the jms connection service.
When creating an administered object representing a destination, it is good practice to create the physical destination first, before adding the administered object to the object store. Use the Command utility (imqcmd) to create the physical destination, as described in Creating and Destroying Physical Destinations.
The command shown in Example 11–2 adds an administered object to an LDAP object store representing a topic destination with lookup name myTopic and physical destination name physTopic. The command for adding a queue destination would be similar, except that the administered object type (-t option) would be q (for "queue destination") instead of t (for "topic destination").
Example 11–3 shows the same command, but with the administered object stored in a Solaris file system instead of an LDAP server.
To delete an administered object from the object store, use the imqobjmgr delete subcommand, specifying the lookup name, type, and location of the object to be deleted. The command shown in Example 11–4 deletes the object that was added in Adding a Destination above.
You can use the imqobjmgr list subcommand to get a list of all administered objects in an object store or those of a specific type. Example 11–5 shows how to list all administered objects on an LDAP server.
Example 11–6 lists all queue destinations (type q).
The imqobjmgr query subcommand displays information about a specified administered object, identified by its lookup name and the attributes of the object store containing it. Example 11–7 displays information about an object whose lookup name is cn=myTopic.
To modify the attributes of an administered object, use the imqobjmgr update subcommand. You supply the object's lookup name and location, and use the -o option to specify the new attribute values.
Example 11–8 changes the value of the imqReconnectAttempts attribute for the queue connection factory that was added to the object store in Example 11–1.
The -i option to the imqobjmgr command allows you to specify the name of a command file that uses Java property file syntax to represent all or part of the subcommand clause. This feature is especially useful for specifying object store attributes, which typically require a lot of typing and are likely to be the same across multiple invocations of imqobjmgr. Using a command file can also allow you to avoid exceeding the maximum number of characters allowed for the command line.
Example 11–9 shows the general syntax for an Object Manager command file. Note that the version property is not a command line option: it refers to the version of the command file itself (not that of the Message Queue product) and must be set to the value 2.0.
As an example, consider the Object Manager command shown earlier in Example 11–1, which adds a queue connection factory to an LDAP object store. This command can be encapsulated in a command file as shown in Example 11–10. If the command file is named MyCmdFile, you can then execute the command with the command line
imqobjmgr -i MyCmdFile
A command file can also be used to specify only part of the imqobjmgr subcommand clause, with the remainder supplied directly on the command line. For example, the command file shown in Example 11–11 specifies only the attribute values for an LDAP object store.
You could then use this command file to specify the object store in an imqobjmgr command while supplying the remaining options explicitly, as shown in Example 11–12.
Additional examples of command files can be found at the following locations, depending on your platform:


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The Titans hung onto some line depth, signing defensive end Keyunta Dawson.
According to Jim Wyatt of the Tennessean, Dawson signed a one-year deal.
The former Colts and Lions player made the Titans roster after a good preseason (three sacks), but only played three games before landing on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.


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Now let's examine ourselves and see how much faith we have.
This summer, the Kentucky Center welcomed over 200 eager young artists from every region of the Commonwealth to the heart of the Bluegrass, as The Kentucky Center Governor's School for the Arts celebrated its 25th anniversary at Lexington's Transylvania University from June 17 to July 7.
Amanda and Meagan Leber, 2012 graduates of Spencer County High School, were invited to participate in the First Steps program at Eastern Kentucky University over the Summer. The program will give them a jump start toward their academic goals. The Leber twins will begin the fall semester at EKU on Aug. 20. Amanda will pursue a degree in the nursing field. Meagan will explore her options before choosing a field.
Most of us have learned to fear bamboo. I used to think that the only good place for them was in planting beds that were smack-dab-in-the-middle of parking lots … no chance of a runner reaching your garden in that case.
When summer weather heats up with no sign of rain, gardeners hook up the water hose to give their thirsty landscapes a drink. It seems like a simple task, but there are some ways to ensure you get the most from your efforts.
These photos are shared from a book of Taylorsville and Spencer County history celebrating the city's sesquicentennial. The book belonged to T.C. and Louise Bentley and was purchased at auction by David Jewell, who loaned it to the Magnet. Historical information from the book was written and edited by Mary Frances Brown and photos were courtesy of Dr. W. K. Skaggs, Charles Smith, Jan Doyle Brown and Roderic Brown.
The Spencer County FFA Dairy Judging team, Austin Jaggers, Susan Mann, Tevin Shouse, and Joseph Snider, the 2011 National FFA Champions, traveled to Edinburgh, Scotland on June 20, and participated in the 2012 Scottish Highland International contest.
Roberta, my wife, and I were eating at a Cracker Barrel and we had a very sweet little waitress. I asked her if she was a Christian. Her answer was, "I'm somewhat a Christian." I thought that was an honest answer.
When you ask some people if they are a Christian they will start telling you where they go to church or all the good things they do. I'll have to admit that is good, but a church does not save and doing good things does not save you, only the blood of Jesus Christ saves you, and you become a Christian through his blood.
"The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
"These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full." Psalm 19:8a, 10; John 15:11
The children of Carolyn and Jesse Jewell are hosting a ceremonial dinner to celebrate their parents' 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday at 2 p.m. (CST).
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A new study from BCG separates myth from fact about value creation in aerospace and defense.
As aerospace and defense management teams look toward the next decade and beyond, they are asking fundamental questions about portfolios and cash deployment. Answering these questions requires separating the sector's conventional wisdom about value creation from the myths that have gained currency during the past several decades.
To separate myth from fact and answer these questions empirically,The analysis considers TSR to assess how well companies have delivered value to shareholders over the previous business cycle.
Through this analysis, we have been able to demonstrate that some beliefs about value creation in aerospace and defense are grounded in fact, but we've also determined that others are myths that hinder understanding of the sector and its sources of value creation. Here's an analysis of seven widely held views about value creation in aerospace and defense:


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ACF Fall 2011 at Truman State
Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 9:41 pm
Cross-posted from hsquizbowl.org
JMAC the Chef wrote:The following is information regarding ACF Fall at Truman State
ACF Fall will be held at Truman State University in Kirksville, MO on Saturday, November 5, 2011. Check-in will begin at 8:30 am, play will begin at 9:00 am, and the tournament will be located in Baldwin Hall.
The base fee for teams is $120. Several discounts are available:
• $5 off for each working buzzer set.
• $10 off for each staffer.
• $5 for a laptop (1 per team)
• $10 off for every 200 miles you traveled (as determined by google maps)
• $25 for every team that is new to ACF
• $75 off for every team that is new to quizbowl.
• $50 off for high school teams
Minimum fee: $0
Packet submission discounts and penalties are as follows:
Packet submitted before 11:59 PM on:
Oct 10, 2011: No penalty (-$25 for teams not required to submit packets)
Oct 17, 2011: +$25
Oct 24, 2011: +$50
After Oct. 24, 2011: The editors may grant one or more 24-hour extensions at an additional penalty of $10 per day.
Please refer to the packet submission guidelines posted on the following pages:
Fees and Packet Requirements: http://www.acf-quizbowl.com/documents/packetsub.php
Formatting: http://www.acf-quizbowl.com/documents/formatting.php
ACF Fall Announcement Page: http://www.acf-quizbowl.com/acf_fall_2010.php
Additional information:
Driving directions: Kirksville is located on Hwy. 63 about 1.5 hours north of Columbia, MO. Driving time from the St. Louis or Kansas City is about 3 hours; roughly 5-6 hours from the Chicago area. The address to the university is 100 E Normal, Kirksville MO, 63501. Parking and hotel accommodations are plentiful.
Food: There are various options for breakfast and lunch on and off campus.
Payment: Please make checks payable to "Academic Competition Organization." Cash will also be accepted.
If you are interested in attending, please post here or email me at email@example.com or Kevin Robb at firstname.lastname@example.com with the number of teams, buzzers, moderators, etc. that you will be bringing.
We hope to see you at the tournament on November 5th. You stay classy quizbowl.
Jared McNett
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The Knights of Columbus would like to thank the people of Emmet County and the surrounding area for their generous giving to our drive to help the persons with Intellectual Disabilities, by purchasing Tootsie Rolls. Another big thank you to the businesses that have supported this drive so generously. Also we would like to thank the managers of Fareway and HyVee for letting us solicit contributions at their stores.
We apologize for any inconvenience we may have caused. Remember those drizzly days in October when we did our drive-the only cold days we had this fall. A special thanks to the Knights who volunteered their time in making this drive a successful one.
I am still getting a few contributions and will gladly accept them if you would still like to give. Remember the money stays in Emmet County (ECHO) except for 10 percent that goes to Iowa Special Olympics. Just make checks to KoC Disability Drive and mail it to me at 308 N 16th St., Estherville. Any questions, you may call me at 362-2897.
Thank you again.
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Tour on the Mighty Icebreaker Sampo
A majestic vessel, Arctic Icebreaker Sampo takes you on a truly unique cruise; the thundering sound of more than 3 500 tons of steel crushing the thick ice of the Gulf of Bothnia leaves even the most seasoned seafarers awestruck.
Operational since the early Sixties, Sampo ploughed open the frozen seas of Finland for trade vessels for 25 years before ending up as a tourist attraction in the northern port town of Kemi in 1987. Sampo quickly became popular with locals and visitors alike, and why wouldn't it have: How many regular people have the chance to board an icebreaker and witness it in action?
The colossal clash between the massive bulk of steel and the thick coat of ice is an extreme experience in its own right, but it's not all a cruise on Sampo offers.
In Lapland, swapping the hustle and bustle of ski resorts and cities to the peace and quiet of the wilderness takes mere minutes.
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At the turn of the century some of America's leading surgeons were homeopathic physicians. Homeopaths are thus not against surgery since, they, like other medical professionals, recognize the special value of surgery in certain circumstances. Homeopathic medicines, however, can be of great value in reducing the need for surgery in certain circumstances, and at other times, the medicines can be invaluable in helping the person heal after the surgery is completed.
Homeopathic medicines may not also be appropriate for some symptoms which are life-threatening and call for immediate, sometimes heroic means of treatment. Certain cases of asthma where breathing is significantly impaired, meningitis which requires immediate antibiotic treatment to avoid possible brain damage or death, and various other conditions require conventional medical treatment to assure survival. This isn't to say that homeopathic medicines are of no value in these conditions. In fact, homeopathic medicines may reduce the need for conventional medical treatment even in certain of these cases. Microdoses may effectively treat a serious attack of asthma, may cure the serious infection without the need for antibiotics, and may rapidly relieve various other life-threatening symptoms. However, since the homeopathic medicines require strict individualization to obtain the best results, one cannot always depend on them for rapid, effective relief of symptoms. There is general consensus amongst homeopaths that homeopathic medicines can still be used in emergencies either on the way to the doctor or hospital and/or in conjunction with the heroic conventional medical treatment.
Homeopathic medicines are also ineffective in treating some conditions which cry out for simple nutrition and lifestyle changes. A woman may be anemic from a lack of iron in her diet. Homeopathic medicines may be prescribed to deal with some of her symptoms and may even be used to help her assimilate iron from her food more efficiently, but until she gets iron, she may experience persistent symptoms.
Exposure to environmental toxins is becoming a major modern problem. Although homeopathic medicines may be effective in helping a person re-establish health after exposure to many toxins, real improvement in health isn't likely if exposurecontinues. For instance, a woman with a skin rash went to a homeopathic physician. From her symptoms, the doctor prescribed Sulphur 30. The condition temporarily worsened in a classic response according to Hering's Law, then got better, only to return within two weeks. The homeopath gave a stronger dose ofSulphur, and she once again experienced a similar pattern of exacerbation, relief, and return of her symptoms. Upon obtaining more detail about the woman's job at a food processing plant, it was discovered that she worked at a dried fruit plant which sprays sulphur on the fruit as a preservative. She was experiencing a sulphur proving. Her skin finally improved after she changed jobs.


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By Andy Hirsch
LEWISBURG, Pa. — In what promises to be a one-of-a-kind music and dance extravaganza, some of the world's most renowned Irish performers will take the stage at the Weis Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, May 18, for Bucknell University's first-ever Commencement Concert.
Headlining the performance is one of the most successful and sought-after Irish-American groups, Cherish the Ladies. The Ladies will be accompanied by Irish guest vocalist Maura O'Connell, a two-time Grammy nominee, and a rare gathering of Irish dance talent that includes three world champions and three national champions. They also will be joined by an 11-piece string ensemble led by Bucknell Associate Professor of Music Christopher Para.
Cherish the Ladies
Led by Grammy Award winner Joanie Madden, Cherish the Ladies has performed around the world since their founding more than 25 years ago. The group has shared the stage and studio with such legendary performers as James Taylor, Joan Baez, the Chieftains, Pete Seeger and dozens of distinguished orchestras, including the Boston Pops. The Ladies' 14 critically acclaimed albums have earned numerous accolades, including being named Best Musical Group of the Year by the BBC.
"It is simply impossible to imagine an audience that wouldn't enjoy what they do," wote one Boston Globe reporter. Another Globe reporter noted, "They are now among the busiest, best, and most popular Irish music groups in the world." The New York Times said, "The music is passionate, tender and rambunctious." In Ireland the group has received similar praise. "One of the best nights of music I've ever heard ... I can't rave enough about Cherish the Ladies!" remarked Hot Press magazine in Dublin.
Maura O'Connell
Irish singer Maura O'Connell's 2009 album Naked With Friends earned O'Connell her latest Grammy nomination. In addition to her highly successful solo career, O'Connell has collaborated with a variety of renowned artists, including Van Morrison, Bela Fleck and Dolly Parton.
Performing alongside the musicians will be some of the most accomplished Irish dancers in the world, including World Champions Michael Holland, John Jennings and Noelle Curran, U.S. National Champions Joe Dwyer and Cara Butler, and Canadian National Champion John Pilatzke. Curran performed for five years with the Irish dance phenomenon "Riverdance." Colleen Farrell, a lead dancer for "Lord of the Dance," aso will be on hand.
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Bucknell Associate Professor of Music Christopher Para will conduct an 11-piece string ensemble, featuring artists from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. Para came to Bucknell in 1988 and conducts the Bucknell University Orchestra. He was named Orchestra Conductor of the Year by the Pennsylvania-Delaware String Teachers Association in 2001. His recent guest conducting appearances include the Corinthian Chamber Orchestra of London, the Hradec Králové Philharmonic and the Marienbad Symphony of the Czech Republic, and the Borgas Philharmonic of Bulgaria.
"Bucknell University presents: An Irish Evening with Cherish the Ladies featuring legendary singer Maura O'Connell," will take place on Friday, May 18, at 7 p.m. The performance will be filmed by WVIA Public Media Studios in high definition for later distribution to public television stations nationwide.
Madden and Cherish the Ladies will join the Bucknell community after the concert to celebrate the Class of 2012 at a reception in Sojka Pavilion.
General admission tickets are $25 per person and $10 for college and K-12 students. Advance tickets can be charged through the Campus Box Office or by calling 570-577-1000. While Bucknell University Class of 2012 graduates may each receive one free ticket, those seats must be claimed online or at the box office in advance and will not be reserved but will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tickets are available in person from several locations including the Weis Center lobby weekdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; the Barnes & Noble at Bucknell University bookstore in Lewisburg weekdays and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, 12:30 to 4 p.m.; and the CAP Center Box Office, located on the ground floor of the Elaine Langone Center, weekdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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More:Trip Page | Photos | Fact Sheet -- Humanitarian Assistance for Libya
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton delivered remarks at the high-level segment of the 16th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, on February 28, 2011. The Secretary discussed the situation in Libya, as well as events and trends in the broader Middle East.
Secretary Clinton said, "Today the world's eyes are fixed on Libya. We have seen Colonel Qadhafi's security forces open fire on peaceful protestors again and again. They have used heavy weapons on unarmed civilians. Mercenaries and thugs have been turned loose to attack demonstrators. There are reports of soldiers executed for refusing to turn their guns on their fellow citizens, of indiscriminate killings, arbitrary arrests, and torture.
"Colonel Qadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate international legal obligations and common decency. Through their actions, they have lost the legitimacy to govern. And the people of Libya have made themselves clear: It is time for Qadhafi to go -- now, without further violence or delay.
"The international community is speaking with one voice and our message is unmistakable. These violations of universal rights are unacceptable and will not be tolerated. This Council took an important first step toward accountability on Friday by establishing an independent commission of inquiry.
"On Saturday in New York, the United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution imposing an arms embargo on Libya, freezing the assets of key human rights violators and other members of the Qadhafi family, and referring the Libyan case to the International Criminal Court.
"Tomorrow, the UN General Assembly should vote to accept the recommendation to suspend the Qadhafi government's participation here in the Human Rights Council. Governments that turn their guns on their own people have no place in this chamber.
"The Arab League deserves our praise as the first multilateral organization to suspend Libya's membership -- despite the fact that Libya was serving as the Arab League Chair. We hope to see our friends in the African Union follow suit.
"We all need to work together on further steps to hold the Qadhafi government accountable, provide humanitarian assistance to those in need, and support the Libyan people as they pursue a transition to democracy. Today, I've had the privilege of consulting with a wide range of colleagues here in Geneva and President Obama is meeting with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon in Washington. We will continue coordinating closely with our allies and partners.
"The United States has already imposed travel restrictions and financial sanctions on Qadhafi and senior Libyan officials. We have frozen assets to ensure that they are preserved for the Libyan people. And we have halted our very limited defense trade with Libya. We are working with the United Nations, partners, allies, the International Committee of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent, and other NGOs to set up a robust humanitarian response to this crisis.
"As we move forward on these fronts, we will continue to explore all possible options for action. As we have said, nothing is off the table so long as the Libyan Government continues to threaten and kill Libyans.
"Ultimately, the people of Libya themselves will be the ones to chart their own destiny and shape their own new government. They are now braving the dictator's bullets and putting their lives on the line to enjoy the freedoms that are the birthright of every man, woman, and child on earth. Like their neighbors in Tunisia and Egypt, they are asserting their rights and claiming their future.
"Now, while the circumstances in Egypt, Tunisia, and Libya are each unique, in every case the demand for change has come from within, with people calling for greater civil liberties, economic opportunities' and a stake in the governance of their own societies.
"And the world has been inspired by their courage and their determination. We see in their struggles a universal yearning for dignity and respect. And they remind us that the power of human dignity is always underestimated until the day it finally prevails.
"This moment belongs to the people, particularly the young people, of the Middle East. On behalf of President Obama and the American people, let me say that we are inspired by what you are doing and heartened by what it means for your future. The United States supports orderly, peaceful, and irreversible transitions to real democracies that deliver results for their citizens.
"On this our values and interests converge. Because supporting these transitions is not simply a matter of ideals. It is also a strategic imperative. Without meaningful steps toward representative, accountable, and transparent governance and open economies, the gap between people and their leaders will only grow, and instability will deepen. What might have been possible in the 20th century, with new technologies and the power that people now have to connect, is no longer possible.
"And to hang on to systems that are unaccountable and that do not respond to the legitimate needs of one's people poses a danger, not only a danger to leaders but a danger to all of our interests. By contrast, history has shown that democracies tend to be more stable, more peaceful, and ultimately more prosperous.
"Democratic change must grow from within. It cannot be implanted from the outside. And let me be among the first of many to say the West certainly does not have all of the answers. The first steps of change have come quickly and dramatically. It is, however, proving tragically difficult in Libya. In other nations, change is likely to be more deliberate and methodical. In all cases, the United States will support citizens and governments as they work for progress.
"We are well aware of the challenges that come with these kinds of transitions. You cannot create jobs or economic opportunities overnight. These changes can be chaotic. And in the short term, there will be new voices and political competitions emerging for the first time. And as history has shown, these new births of democracy, of freedom, of human rights, can be derailed by autocrats who use violence, deception, and rigged elections to stay in power or to advance an undemocratic agenda. But like Colonel Qadhafi, leaders who deny their people freedom and opportunity will, in the end, fuel the very instability they fear.
"So the process of transition must be protected from anti-democratic influences from wherever they come. Political participation must be open to all people across the spectrum who reject violence, uphold equality, and agree to play by the rules of democracy. Those who refuse should not be allowed to subvert the aspirations of the people. And leaders cannot claim democratic legitimacy if they abandon these principles once they are in power.
"Free and fair elections are essential to building and maintaining democracy, but elections alone are not sufficient. Sustainable democracies are built on strong institutions, including an independent judiciary that promotes the rule of law and helps ensure official accountability and transparency, and stands against corruption.
"Recent days have underscored the importance of the freedom of expression, whether it's in the public square, through the press, or on the internet. Brave journalists have broadcast images of repression around the world, and the young people of Tunisia and Egypt have shown everyone what a force for democracy, the open exchange of ideas, can be.
"A vibrant civil society is also an indispensable building block of democracy. And not only in the Middle East but around the world, citizen activists and civic organizations are emerging as strong voices for progress. They help develop solutions to tough problems. They hold governments accountable. They empower and protect women and minorities. The United States is committed to broadening our own engagement with civil society, and we urge leader and governments to treat civil society, as partners, not adversaries.
"There also must be for transitions to thrive a commitment to make economic opportunity available to all. Human rights, democracy, and development are inextricably linked and mutually reinforcing. We have seen how inequity and lack of economic opportunities drive people into the streets. So to earn the confidence of one's own people, governments have to deliver on the promise of improved lives.
"There is no doubt that the most important goal for most people in the world today is a decent life for themselves and their families. At the very least, that must be the goal that we deliver on. It is also particularly important that women and minorities have access to opportunity and participation. Nations cannot flourish if half their population is consigned to the margins or denied their rights. We have seen how women play a vital role in driving social and economic progress when they are accorded their rights and afforded equal opportunity. And in so doing, they lift up not only themselves but their families and their societies.
"These are not Western principles or American ideals. They are truly universal, lessons learned by people all over the world who have made the difficult transition to sustainable democracy. And as we look at what's happening now in the Middle East, of course those changes will be shaped by local circumstances and led by local leaders. And people themselves will determine whether or not the change has worked. But universal principles will be important touchstones along the way.
"That is why, as we watch what is happening in Egypt, we hope that there will be a broad array of opposition voices and representatives to ensure that the reform process is inclusive. We want to see concrete steps taken, including enacting constitutional reforms and releasing political detainees and lifting the state of emergency. The United States stands ready to assist, however appropriate, especially through economic assistance that helps promote reform and create greater opportunity.
"In Tunisia, we welcome the interim leadership's efforts to form an inclusive, broad-based government and its desire to hold elections as soon as possible. And we were heartened to hear this morning from Tunisia's state secretary for foreign affairs that it will welcome the opening of a UN human rights office, and open its doors to all UN special rapporteurs. We are supporting the Tunisian people on this long and difficult road ahead. And as other important partners such as Jordan and Bahrain take steps -- sometimes very difficult steps -- to open their political space, we will stand behind them and support their efforts because we are convinced that they will help advance all of our shared interests.
"But now, there is an alternative vision for the future of the region that only promises more frustration and discord. Extremists and rejectionists across the Middle East argue that they are the ones who champion the rights of the downtrodden. For decades, they have claimed that the only way to achieve change is through violence and conflict. But all they have accomplished is to undermine peace and progress. The success of peaceful protests has discredited the extremists and exposed their bankrupt arguments.
"Iran, for example, has consistently pursued policies of violence abroad and tyranny at home. In Tehran, security forces have beaten, detained, and in several recent cases killed peaceful protesters even as Iran's president has made a show of denouncing the violence in Libya. Iranian authorities have targeted human rights defenders and political activists, ex-government officials and their families, clerics and their children, student leaders and their professors, as well as journalists and bloggers.
"Last week, the United States imposed new sanctions on Iranian officials for serious human rights abuses. Here at the Human Rights Council, we are proud to be working with Sweden and other partners to establish a special rapporteur on Iran. Its mandate would be to investigate and report on abuses in Iran, and to speak out when the government there does not meet its human rights obligations. Iranian human rights advocates have demanded this step to raise international pressure on their government.
"This will be a seminal moment for this Council, and a test of our ability to work together to advance the goals that it represents. Indeed, every member of this Council should ask him or herself a simple question: Why do people have the right to live free from fear in Tripoli but not Tehran? The denial of human dignity in Iran is an outrage that deserves the condemnation of all who speak out for freedom and justice.
"The Human Rights Council was founded because the international community has a responsibility to protect universal rights and to hold violators accountable, both in fast-breaking emergencies such as Libya and Cote d'Ivoire, and in slow motion tragedies of chronic abuse, such as Burma and North Korea. We saw this Council at its best on Friday, when it took decisive action on Libya. We saw it in December's Special Session on Cote d'Ivoire, where the situation is increasingly dire and there's been a large spike in violence. We must continue sending a strong message to Laurent Gbagbo that his actions are unacceptable, and the international community must keep up the pressure.
"Last fall, this Council also took the important decision to create a Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Assembly and Association, and we have likewise seen a strengthening in the Council's approach to freedom of expression. But too often, still, we are not seeing a serious enough response, to use this institution to advance human rights. Sometimes, the Council does not act, and its integrity is undermined because it defers to regional relations, diplomatic niceties, and cynical politics. Membership on this Council should be earned through respect for human rights. That is the standard laid out by the General Assembly. This Council's predecessor, the Human Rights Commission, lost its credibility in part because Libya was allowed to serve as its president. It should not take bloodshed for us to agree that such regimes have no place here.
"And I must add, the structural bias against Israel -- including a standing agenda item for Israel, whereas all other countries are treated under a common item -- is wrong. And it undermines the important work we are trying to do together. As member states, we can take this Council in a better, stronger direction.
"In 2009, the United States joined the Human Rights Council because President Obama and I believed we could make a difference by working with you on the inside rather than standing on the outside merely as a critic. And over the past 18 months, we have worked together. We've reached across regional lines in an attempt to overcome what hobbles this country more than anything else, our divisions as member states. The unity of purpose we have forged with respect to Libya offers us an opportunity to continue that progress.
"As we look ahead, and as the Council completes a review of its own operations, we hope to help set a new agenda, based on three principles. First, the Council must have the capacity to respond to emergencies in real time. And it must demonstrate clearly that it possesses the will to address gross abuses, hold violators accountable, and work with governments, citizens, and civil society organizations genuinely committed to reform.
"Second, the Council must apply a single standard to all countries based on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It cannot continue to single out and devote disproportionate attention to any one country.
"And third, the Council needs to abandon tired rhetorical debates and focus instead on making tangible improvements in people's lives.
"For example, in this session we have an opportunity to move beyond a decade-long debate over whether insults to religion should be banned or criminalized. It is time to overcome the false divide that pits religious sensitivities against freedom of expression and pursue a new approach based on concrete steps to fight intolerance wherever it occurs.
"Together, we can and must help this Council live up to its mission and ensure that it plays a constructive role in the days and months ahead. We will face new problems and new challenges, but if we have a firm foundation rooted in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, we will chart a study course.
"Make no mistake, this popular wave for reform is spreading, not receding. Each country is unique, but many of the concerns that drove people into the streets and squares of the Middle East are shared by citizens in other parts of the world. Too many governments are hobbled by corruption and fearful of change. Too many young people cannot find jobs or opportunities. Their prospects are shaped more by who they know than by what they know or what they can dream. But it is not my mother's or even my world any more. What has happened with new technologies of the 21st century means that young people know everything that is going on everywhere, and they no longer will tolerate a status quo that blocks their aspirations.
"Young people in the Middle East have inspired millions around the world, and we celebrate what some are rightly calling the Arab Spring. This is a hopeful season for all humanity because the cause of human rights and human dignity belongs to us all.
"So for leaders on every continent, the choice becomes clearer day by day: Embrace your people's aspirations, have confidence in their potential, help them seize it, or they will lose confidence in you.
"Those of you who were here on Friday, and many of us watching on our television screens saw the Libyan representative renounce Qadhafi's violent rule. He said, "Young people in my country today are with their blood writing a new chapter in the history of struggle and resistance. We in the Libyan mission have categorically decided to serve as representatives of the Libyan people and their free will.""This is the call we should heed. This is a time for action. Now is the opportunity for us to support all who are willing to stand up on behalf of the rights we claim to cherish. So let us do that and let us do it with the sounds of the young people from the streets of Tripoli to the markets of Tunis and the squares of Cairo echoing in our ears."
You can read the Secretary's complete remarks here.
Joseph M. in Oregon writes:
Qaddafi is out of touch with reality, undoutedly he has some supporters especialy within Tripoli, but he has stepped up the killing of the opposition for over a week now. My guess would be that, Qaddafi will be forced in stepping down, or literally taken out by Friday March 4th. "If any notion for political change could possibly exceed a Post-Mubarak Egypt, well what an amazing concept a post-Qaddafi Libya permeates?" As in the recent revolts occurring in Tunisia and Egypt, Libya should be viewed as a teachable moment for the U.S. administration, and for the EU, as to what is the appropriate response for each country in the region? In further analyzing the wave of revolt throughout the region, it would take an exhaustive narrative which I will not address here, so let's look at the U.S. response in countering the Libyan crisis.
The White House seemingly, diddled-dallied around initially, with respect to organizing a response for Libya within the first 72 hours of this crisis--appearing in waiting to see how the violence developed further, before acting decisively.
That said, each Arab nation is a different circumstance. I completely agree that it would be rather naive and misinformed in categorizing each country in the same way, the tribal and structural dynamics for each Arab nation, is very different and must be analyzed individually. That said, "Good luck in Geneva today Madam Secretary", "I was very pleased in hearing Ambassador Rice and the UN speaking with one voice today in condemning the regime devised 'crimes against humanity' and with assuming the responsibility in taking steps, designed to counter the ongoing violence occurring in Libya". Unfortunately, the UN and U.S. concerted sanctions, will not prevent further violence and mass killings occurring by the hour in Tripoli and escalating in Western Libya. The international community needs to react in a more force-able manner. We reacted after the horrific mass killings in Rwanda, Bosnia-Herzegovina and in Darfur, Sudan and let's not repeat a slow response which historically resulted in thousands more being killed and large scale crimes against humanity and inhumane atrocities occurring during the 1990's.
The U.S., EU and UN needs to act immediately, with respect to intervening in Libya, the level of violence is horrifying. I wholeheartedly agree with pursuing indictments by the ICC in the Hague and moving forward with prosecuting the culprits for these "Crimes Against Humanity". Western nations should be very concerned in supporting the democratic movements that have taken hold in Northern Africa and in the Arab nations recently impacting multiple nations. The United States has a strategic interest and a moral obligation to react in a proactive manner. We have a unfettered commitment in supporting democratic reforms as these circumstances unfold and not stand by idling as the people's movements in each country develops, regardless if those populations decide and vote for a parliamentary government that may include Islamic representation. We want to be on the right side of democracy and freedom, as revolutionary changes are occurring not just in Libya, but throughout the region.
Freedom to choose and assemble peacefully, engaging in political change are fundamental democratic principles. Whether in Egypt, Libya or in Yemen, our role is to support the raise of democratic change and to support the people's wishes for each country individually. It is not the business of the U.S. or of the international community to decide in each individual country, what a future government may look like or is likely to emerge--the will of the people should be represented and respected by achieving democratic reforms. I personally am very pleased in witnessing the historical significance of the collapsing of decades of authoritarian and autocratic ruling, experienced by many Arab nations oppressing their people during my lifetime.
Additionally, as we well know, the reports and circumstances coming from Libya are extremely alarming to the entire international community. Reports out of Western Libya are becoming even more disturbing, the level of violence, shootings and large-scale human rights violations are escalating greatly, especially in and around Tripoli.
The sign held by one demonstrator from Tripoli reads: "Benghazi We Are With You", Where is the joint effort needed by the UN and international community in the form of crisis intervention?---"Game Over Qaddafi!"
The U.S. and the EU needs to address this monumental humanitarian disaster occurring in Libya, immediately at the scheduled conference in Geneva. Qaddafi and his regime's brutal mercenary thugs responsible for the mass killings need to be held accountable, indicted by the International War Tribunal (ICC), in stating the least.
Eric in New Mexico writes:
In a word, "relentless" - in persuit of the ideal.
This very well may be the most important speech Hillary Clinton has ever given in any capacity she's ever served in all her years of public service.
It reminded me of that old "Bose" commercial where the guy is sitting there with a white knuckled grip on his armchair while his sound system whips his hair strait back at the speed of sound.
Which is most fitting considering the speed of change taking place presently.
One might call it a "tour de force" but that really would be an understatement.
More change can be brought about by a single question asked at the right moment to the right people than all the op-ed's and editorials ever written, and when folks get around to answering the one she asked them of themselves, the measures taken with respect to Ghaddafi's criminality will seem like a dress rehearsal for what awaits the leadership of Iran.
I would reference the following thread;
..and the little chat John in Greece and I were having.
"regime replacement therapy" is a phrase who's time has come to be brought out into the light of modern diplomatic lexicon.
It's much more accurate than the tired old "regime change" , and I'm not suggesting this because I coined it, but because it brooks no debate about the matter in its definition.
There's a lot of ways to achieve it, like there's many ways to cook eggs.
Would you like your democracy "over easy", or "sunny side up"? Scrambled maybe?
Aye then, it is naturally to suit the individual's taste in what they wish to create as reality on this planet, or more humbly, in their own political kitchen, and folks can definately try this at home.
( and John being a master chef can probably whip up something really tasty with his eyes closed while I just ponder the basics here)
But there's a transition between the replacement and the therapy that becomes interactive through the people's will, and the people's struggle, for freedom is never free.
I have this theory that "regime replacement therapy" can be conducted without a shot fired.
Democracies do it all the time by the vote, but is seldom the case with tyrants and dictators who cling to power.
The UN can cajole and sanction, freeze asset and suspend membership, but frankly just doesn't have a battalion of men in white coats and butterfly nets to collect all the specimins of mental illness tyrany is represented by today on the world stage.
And again 'lil Kim would rather threaten nuclear war than feed his people.
I suppose I could rest my case on that alone.
But it occured to me that in asking for a tap-dance to be performed on tyrant's heads, that Madam Secretary and her boss would perform some unique choreography, and I'm simply going to close by saying here that it has been a command performance so far.
Nur K. in Nepal writes:
Human right should be followed by all nation who are the members in the United Nation so that people get more security from their gov and from other different sectors.Hon.Hillary has done so much fruit full work to give human right different part of the world like Libyan country and his gov.
Patricia N. in Illinois writes:
Yemen president launches battle for survival - Telegraph "http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/yemen/8362444/Yemen..." via @Telegraph


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Common Sense
Damon Linker on appeals to common sense in American politics is worth reading, even if he overlooks the fact that like all rhetorical tropes, celebrating the intuition of the American people is a thoroughly...
/// December 2, 2009
Damon Linker on appeals to common sense in American politics is worth reading, even if he overlooks the fact that like all rhetorical tropes, celebrating the intuition of the American people is a thoroughly...
Erik Kain
/// November 13, 2009
When the House recently passed a healthcare bill which included restrictions on the use of federal money to subsidize abortion, liberals were up in arms. "It restricts choice!" they cried. Let's oppose it! Let's...
/// September 8, 2009
Here it is. There's a lot to digest – some good, some less so – but my first impression is that criticizing Obama for installing unelected, unaccountable and (at least according to her) unpopular...
/// August 30, 2009
I think I'd be downright enthusiastic about Bill Bradley's plan to marry health care reform with tort reform. It seems to me that legal damages are basically an ad hoc way of compensating for...
Chris Dierkes
/// August 19, 2009
Ezra Klein writes: What's been striking, however, is the implicit argument that this is somehow a simple failure of liberal will. Rachel Maddow called it "a collapse of political ambition."…The unifying idea here is...
/// July 24, 2009
I just stumbled across this old post from Reihan Salam's new policy blog, wherein he offers a very Foucauldian take on whether we have a right to healthcare. Definitely worth a read.
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There has been a bit of a cottage industry over which, if any, Republicans would be the first to breach the "I" word. Rep. Justin Amash appears to be your huckleberry, posting a tweet thread about his conclusions of the Mueller Report:
Here are my principal conclusions:
1. Attorney General Barr has deliberately misrepresented Mueller's report.
2. President Trump has engaged in impeachable conduct.
3. Partisanship has eroded our system of checks and balances.
4. Few members of Congress have read the report.
— Justin Amash (@justinamash) May 18, 2019
You can read the whole thread here. In the meantime:
Rep. Justin Amash, a critic of President Trump who entertained a run against him in 2020, became the first Republican congressman to say the president "engaged in impeachable conduct."
The Michigan lawmaker, often the lone Trump dissenter on his side of the aisle, shared his conclusions in a lengthy Twitter thread after reviewing the full special counsel report.
Amash wrote that after reading the 448-page report, he'd concluded that not only did Robert S. Mueller's team show Trump attempting to obstruct justice, but that Attorney General William Barr had "deliberately misrepresented" the findings and that few members of Congress had even read it.
"Contrary to Barr's portrayal, Mueller's report reveals that President Trump engaged in specific actions and a pattern of behavior that meet the threshold for impeachment," Amash wrote.
The White House did not immediately respond to request for comment.
The president often says the report found "no collusion, no obstruction," though neither is true. Mueller did not establish a conspiracy between the Trump campaign and Russia, which did interfere in the 2016 election. He did not rule on the obstruction of justice question, saying it was something Congress should determine.
So, let's back up to March right quick before processing today's tweeting. Rep. Amash was chatting with Jake Tapper on State of the Union:
Amash, who was first elected to Congress in 2010, declined on Sunday to rule out a possible 2020 presidential run as a Libertarian candidate.
"Well, I would never rule anything out. That's not on my radar right now," he said of a 2020 bid to Tapper. "But I think that it is important that we have someone in there who is presenting a vision for America that is different from what these two parties are presenting."
Amash told Tapper he believes there is a "wild amount of partisan rhetoric on both sides" and that "Congress is totally broken."
"I think that we need to return to basic American principles, talk about what we have in common as a people -- because I believe we have a lot in common as Americans -- and try to move forward together, rather than fighting each other all the time," Amash said.
Question remains, is Justin Amash going to join any Democrat effort to curtail the president, or is he using this as prelude to something else -- such as his own run for the White House? Drama.Comment →
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is a Game of Thrones fan, and her favorite character is, perhaps unsurprisingly, Daenerys "Stormborn" Targaryen, who Warren says, "has been my favorite from the first moment she walked through fire." We learned this in a column Warren wrote for The Cut published Sunday evening.
In the piece, Warren outlines her reasons for her fandom. Daenerys is fair, she fights for the people, and she wants to end slavery. But in talking about Daenerys, Warren can also, subtly, talk about herself. Like the paragraph below, in which she describes the Dragon Queen—or is she describing herself?
"This is a revolutionary idea, in Westeros or anywhere else. A queen who declares that she doesn't serve the interests of the rich and powerful? A ruler who doesn't want to control the political system but to break the system as it is known? It's no wonder that the people she meets in Westeros are skeptical. Skeptical, because they've seen another kind of woman on the Iron Throne: the villain we love to hate, Queen Cersei of Casterly Rock."
(Featured image: Samwell Tarly looks skeptically at Jon Snow. Screenshot from Game of Thrones.)Comment →
Our own Michele Kerr made an appearance with Glenn Loury on The Glenn Show, talking about teaching, education, race, and student discipline:
This conversation follows a previous one between Loury and Mary Hudson, who wrote a piece for Quillette on the state of our public schools.Comment →
After a very long courtship, Joe Biden has decided to commit. For the third time, the former senator and VP will run for president.
The core values of this nation… our standing in the world… our very democracy...everything that has made America -- America --is at stake. That's why today I'm announcing my candidacy for President of the United States. #Joe2020 https://t.co/jzaQbyTEz3
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) April 25, 2019
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This will be Biden's third run for president. His first try came in 1988, ending amid plagiarism revelations. In 2008, Biden failed to gain any traction in the primary, but Obama did choose him as a running mate, bringing international experience from his time leading the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, something the junior senator from Illinois lacked. Their unlikely pairing ended up building a famous friendship, and the two enjoyed a good rapport and working relationship while in the White House and after, referring to each other as a "brother."
Biden's four-decade tenure in the Senate will also come under a microscope. The Washington Post recently examined his opposition to busing in 1975 as schools were struggling to desegregate and found that he suggested that the government's role in integration should be limited.
He has pushed for legislation to lengthen criminal drug sentences, which overwhelmingly affected minorities and have been revisited lately in new criminal justice reform efforts.
Biden's handling of confirmation hearings in 1991 for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has also come under new scrutiny in the wake of last year's controversial confirmation hearings for Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who was accused of sexual assault. Thomas was accused by Anita Hill of sexual harassment, and Biden's handling of the process as Senate Judiciary Committee chairman has been criticized because of unanswered attacks against Hill and the fact that witnesses were not called who might have supported her story.
All those concerns amid questions about his conduct toward women — and that Biden would be almost 78 on Election Day 2020 and is a white male in a party with younger, more diverse and more progressive presidential candidates — are challenges for Biden's candidacy, even if many early polls show he is atop the field in large measure because he is so well-known.
-{This is from Hit Coffee from a while ago. Thought I would share it here because I still find it amusing.}-
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So Elizabeth — when she was young, very charming, very, very charming. Could't have a baby. Sad. Really sad. https://t.co/9RRlJUZzyb
— Katherine Miller (@katherinemiller) February 23, 2016
I mean, she just wanted a little baby. Waited years and years. Didn't happen. No kids. Very sad. I mean, years go by. Years.
— Katherine Miller (@katherinemiller) February 23, 2016
And so by nooow, she's old. Nice lady, but not so much to look at anymore, you know? No kids. No grandkids. House is very quiet. Sad stuff.
— Katherine Miller (@katherinemiller) February 23, 2016
But listen to this: Now, this angel, Gabe, just pops up out of left field one day and surprises the hell out of Elizabeth's husband.
— Katherine Miller (@katherinemiller) February 23, 2016
Hell of a surprise. And this angel — really impressive guy, tremendously impressive — tells him: Listen, your wife's going to have a baby.
— Katherine Miller (@katherinemiller) February 23, 2016
And Elizabeth's husband says, Wow. That's really something. Wow. A baby. Huh. But we're so old, he tells this angel.
— Katherine Miller (@katherinemiller) February 23, 2016
But listen, here's the key part. The angel's no dummy. Nope. He says: That's right, a baby. Here's the deal. Always gotta have a deal.
— Katherine Miller (@katherinemiller) February 23, 2016
The angel tells him: The deal is you're going to name the baby John. And he's gonna do a bunch of stuff for God. Boom Done deal.
— Katherine Miller (@katherinemiller) February 23, 2016
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So the angel gets his deal. Elizabeth gets a baby. Everybody's happy. Everybody's rejoicing. Amazing thing. Amazing. The word of the Lord.
— Katherine Miller (@katherinemiller) February 23, 2016
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The most powerful arts of magic old, the most powerful arts of science are new. This says something important about science vs magic.


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According to Mulberry, next summer will definitely be a cutesy affair. The legendary brand that celebrated its 40th birthday this year amazes us with a spectacular show for its spring 2012 collection presented at London Fashion Week. "It was all about my memories of the English seaside as a kid in the Seventies. We sat on the beach with [raincoats] over our swimming costumes, and ate fish and chips," said Emma Hill, Mulberry's creative director. Once again, the luxury brand proves why it was considered the darling of the fashion ind... Read More


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The hard-boiled realist who wrote that "few members of the oppressor race can understand the ... passionate yearnings of the oppressed race" must have scoffed at the dreamer who divined the day when black and white children would join hands as brothers and sisters. In truth, Martin Luther King, Jr., made both statements: the first, in "Letter From Birmingham Jail" four months before he soared majestically with the second at the March on Washington.
Recognizing the Christian warrior who lingers in the shadows of the "I Have a Dream" speech is critical. In the "Letter," King entertained no illusions that soaring rhetoric alone could stir the conscience of whites. "Freedom," he declared, "is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed." The indignant prophet warned, "We will have to repent ... for the appalling silence of the good people."
If the "Letter" was fiery mad, the "Dream" was fiery glad. At least that was true of the passages Americans are keen to remember. King celebrated "the magnificent words of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence" that day 50 years ago in Washington. He offered wondrous dreams - the children of former slaves and slave owners sitting "at the table of brotherhood." He rang the chimes of freedom and gave a foretaste of freedom's coming: "We are free at last!"
Yet none of this extinguished the black pride and defiance that had energized the "Letter's" bristling prose. King embraced "extremism" in the "Letter," in Washington, he reveled in "marvelous new militancy" and trumpeted "the fierce urgency of now." Imagining a white questioner asking, "When will you be satisfied?" he replied with an irrepressible black "we": "(N)ever ... as long as our children are stripped of their selfhood and robbed of their dignity ... ." The final condition - "(W)e will not be satisfied until justice rolls down like waters" - intimated the prophetic judgment that hovered over both "Dream" and the "Letter."
Despite the imagery of "American dream," King's shout-out to the "Negro slaves who had been seared in the flames of withering injustice" signaled that he would read American history as an alienated outsider. A century after the Emancipation Proclamation, "the Negro (still) ... finds himself an exile in his own land."
King's efforts to speak from within the American tradition testified not to the nation's greatness but its failure to achieve it. Staking out a claim to black ownership, he invoked the "architects of our republic." He tinkered with Jefferson's words, turning them into an accusation: The founders had signed "a promissory note ... that all men" - here he borrowed from Frederick Douglass - "'yes, black men as well as white men' - would be guaranteed the unalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." But America had "defaulted on this promissory note." To affirm the declaration, King had to rewrite it.
The second half of "I Have a Dream" was not as tough as the first. And yet the chiding was simply submerged, carried along by implication. King's dream that "my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin" declared that they did not live there yet.
Four months earlier, King had been more explicit about how to arrive at that future. He preached a remarkable version of the "Letter" to a black audience at 16th Street Baptist Church that previewed the ending of his Washington speech. "Let freedom ring!" King commanded, from "every hill and molehill in Mississippi." Deliverance depended not on the goodwill of whites but on the actions of blacks: "If we will stick together, if we will pray together, if we will work together, if we will protest together, we will be able to bring that day. We will be able to bring that day!"
That's a good guide to how we should commemorate "I Have a Dream." Not with self-congratulations about how far we've come or faith in the destiny of American democracy. Nor with hero worship of a mythologized Moses as if he alone led his people out of bondage with his golden tongue. If blacks or whites were to be able to sing "America, my country 'tis of thee, sweet land of liberty" as King imagined at the March on Washington, the civil rights movement would first have to "bring that day" - through struggle, civil disobedience, bloody sacrifice and even death. In short, the nation most white Americans thought they lived in would not exist until black people created it.
• Jonathan Rieder is author of "Gospel of Freedom: Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Letter From Birmingham Jail and the Struggle That Changed a Nation."


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What is meant by Gish? A Google search just came up with builds and no definition. Is it the same as Gestalt?
Originally Posted by WikipediaEtymology
The term originates in the Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) game, where it originally referred to a Githyanki fighter/wizard combination.
Noun gish (plural gishes)
I assume I need neither far hand nor clairvoyent sense to use the original power.
Originally Posted by Clairtangent Hand
You can emulate a far hand effect at any distance while simultaneously emulating clairvoyant sense to target your far hand; see the appropriate power descriptions. Clairtangent hands duration is up to 1 minute per level when used with a far hand effect.
|Protection from Good
This spell functions like protection from evil, except that the deflection and resistance bonuses apply to attacks from good creatures, and good summoned creatures cannot touch the subject.
Originally Posted by CindersIf I augment it, do I get the choice of those 3 powers even if I don't have them? For instance, for 17PP total, could I use Clairtangent Hand with TK Force effect? Even if I have no TK powers in my list?
Originally Posted by SRDAugment
If you spend 8 additional power points, you can emulate clairvoyant sense in conjunction with either telekinetic force, telekinetic maneuver, or telekinetic thrust, but this powers duration expires as soon as any of the noted telekinetic powers deals damage.


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Wedding Ceremony Packages F.A.Q.
NOTE: If your wedding has special requirements, such as contracting outside vendors or services, it is our suggestion that you contract a personal wedding coordinator in addition to the on-site wedding coordinator.
What services does your wedding planner provide? Is there a fee?
There is no fee for the use of our basic wedding coordinator. The specialist will assist you prior to and on your special day.
How many days do we need to arrive prior to the civil ceremony?
Mexico requires that you be in the country at least three full business days prior. Saturdays, Sundays, and Mexican holidays do not count. Your arrival day also does not count toward the business day requirement. (Minister Ceremony requires only one business day prior the ceremony.)
What is the difference between legal (civil), religious and symbolic ceremonies?
Only a civil ceremony is legally recognized. A religious ceremony has no legal bearing and does not replace the binding legal civil marriage. A renewal of vows or religious ceremony is a symbolic ceremony and is performed by a non-denominational minister (please note that Catholic ceremonies cannot be performed outside the church).
Do we need to send any documentation prior to arrival?
Yes. All legal documentation must be sent at least two weeks in advance to verify all information. Also, you must have all originals with you when you arrive at the resort.
What about guests not staying at the resort?
Guests who chose to come only for the event will have to purchase a day pass.
What do you offer in the way of decorations?
The basic wedding ceremony decorations are: huppah with white fabric and white folding chairs or banquet chairs wtih white chair covers. Extra decorations are available at additional cost and are made to the bride's liking. Please discuss this with your wedding coordinator.
What time of day do most destination weddings occur? Why?
Most guests choose to marry at sunset simply because it is commonly considered the most romantic time of day. However, morning ceremonies are also available and will provide you with special brunch menus and extended free time during the day to pursue other activities.
If we want our wedding on the beach, what is the set-up?
The basic wedding ceremony decorations included in your package are: huppah with white fabric and white folding chairs or banquet chairs wtih white chair covers. If you would like something different, please tell us how you want everything set up and we will arrange it!
How do I get the free wedding that is advertised?
This package is available when you have a group with at least 20 guests, staying a minimum of 3 nights, and all groups make their reservation directly in our website.
Is the civil wedding performed in English or Spanish?
Civil ceremonies are performed in Spanish, however, we can provide you a translator for only $40 or we can send you a copy of the ceremony in English and somebody from your party can perform the ceremony in English together with the Judge of the peace. The ceremony is easy and in paragraphs then will be so easy to handle.
What if I don't have a witness?
If you do not have witnesses available, they will be provided by the resort at no additional cost.
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellation policies vary depending on the size of your group.
Who performs the ceremony at your resort?
A local judge or minister will come to the resort to perform your ceremony
What if we want a ceremony that honors a particular religion. Can someone of that faith be provided?
Yes, and the bride may also bring her own minister should she chose to do so.
On the other hand, what if we want a non-religious ceremony?
Non religious ceremonies are an option as well.
How long is the ceremony?
The ceremony lasts about 20 minutes.
What do you do if I schedule an outside ceremony and reception and it rains?
We can move your ceremony into our ballroom or a suite (terrace or ocean view area).
What time is the sunset and the approximate temperature an hour before?
The sun sets between 5pm and 7pm, depending on the season. The temperature also depends on the season. Once you have an exact date, the wedding coordinator can supply more specific information.
What types of flowers are available locally? Is there a florist onsite?
We do not have a florist on site. However, just about all flowers are available locally. Please feel free to contact the florist directly and they will let you know which flowers are included in your package. If you have exotic or special flowers you'd like to request, the florist will also let you know how much extra it will cost. All special flower requests must be made at least 20 days prior to your wedding.
Can we supply our own music on CD or Ipod?
Yes, however, there will be an additional charge to rent the equipment:
– 1 Hour sound system (Ipod/CD) $150
– Extra hour: $80
Can you email me suggested menus for the reception?
We have several wedding menus. You may request these from the wedding coordinator.
What can you supply in the way of a wedding cake?
Once you arrive at the resort, you will meet with the wedding coordinator to choose your cake. Feel free to send the picture of your favorite wedding cake design, frosting, and filling.
Is there someone who can handle the legal details for us and will guide us through the process?
Yes, the wedding coordinator deals directly with the local officials to coordinate the legalized wedding process.
What are the requirements to get a marriage license in Mexico?
- Valid passport
- Tourist Cards (blue sheets that you receive at the airport)
- Copy birth certificates for Bride & Groom (see below)
- If applicable, final Record of Divorce
- If applicable, Death Certificate
- Health certificate and blood test provided by a Mexican Official*
- Bride & Groom must arrive 3 full business days prior to the ceremony! (Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays and day of arrival do not count).
- * Additional costs apply
Are witnesses required?
Yes, four witnesses must arrive 3 full business days prior to the ceremony with passports and tourist cards (blue sheet received at the airport). Witnesses can be provided by the hotel if needed.
Do we need proof of any medical tests?
Yes, a blood test must be taken (see below for more details of blood test).
What diseases does the blood test check for?
Your blood tests must be performed in Mexico and should not be performed more than 14 days prior to the ceremony. The blood will be tested for RPR (sexually transmitted diseases) and blood type. The results, together with a certificate of the blood test, will be ready in 24 hours. Upon arrival, your wedding coordinator sets the appointment. The test requires an empty stomach. The doctor will perform the blood test either in your room or in the coordinator's office.
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