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|2007-08-04, 15:33
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|2007-08-04, 16:56
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This is mah flash sword.
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Though that'd fit better if Fate was the key to ultimate power. Her and Eve are the same damn character.
|2007-08-04, 20:14
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Storm of Her Wrath
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|2007-08-05, 21:32
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From A's DVD booklet #1
リンカーコア - Linker Core
As the name suggests, an organ in a mage's (knight's) body which works to gather and manifest magic power generated within themself.
The disposition of a mage thus depends on their Linker Core, and currently any analysis of a mage's abilities are done by examining the Linker Core.
|2007-08-09, 11:57
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: United States
As I worked on my Nanoha fanfic idea, something occured to me: throughout series, its constantly stated that there are 'multiple worlds' and 'interdimensional travel' as well as TSAB being an interdimensional peacekeeping force.
Now, the question is, exactly what are these 'dimensional worlds'? Are they alternate timelines like the ones that Marvel and DC are so fond of? Seperate universes with their own rules & laws? Or are they layers of realities linked to each other through common nexus, much like Slayers & Lost Universe are? Perhaps they are just part of infinite realities as part of some scientific theory that I barely recall reading about (like how black holes could be gateway to another dimension or something) - something involving ballons of realities? Is it really just one universe?
Here's some examples I can think of involving the notion:
*In first season, Fate and Arf are shown capable of transferring between Earth and Preicia's dimensional fortress.
*In A's Vita and Signum have visited multiple worlds from Earth.
*And also, Amy and Chrono expressed disbelief in the notion that a single masked man could travel between two dimensional worlds in mere minutes - implying that the travel wasn't a simple task to achieve.
*Finally, TSAB is capable of real-time video and communication across multiple dimensional worlds.
*On many occasions, characters attempting transfers solo are shown doing so with relative ease and don't seem to be affected in any way by it.
*StrikerS, earth is designated as protected world no. 97.
Based on these examples, single universe is simply impossible - the nearest star to Earth is light-years away; I find it hard to believe that Nanoha and others could transfer that distance without being affected, let alone have energy required for near-instanteous transfer.
I'm inclined to rule out alternate timeline theory, on basis that Nanoha and others haven't encountered their alternate selves. Its possible, but I doubt TSAB would be so willing to interferre out of risk of interferring with past events that could affect their present.
Considering that Earth is a Protected World no. 97, the notion implies that there are distinctive and seperate worlds, as opposed to multiple instances of one world. it also would be more plausible. Given countless universes, it wouldn't be unfeasible that there would be habitable planet in same spot in space as Earth is, seperated by countless universes. That'd reduce amount of energy needed for transfers since you'd just be punching through dimensional walls instead of space, like stepping through a door.
Any thoughts on this topic?
|2007-08-09, 12:19
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Sleep beneath the flowers
Join Date: May 2007
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Sorry if I misunderstand anything, I'm not the best at stuff like this.
But anyway, from my understanding you either have the idea that magical energy allows one to essentially travel beyond light speed. I of course find it unlikely given the TSAB ships, like the Asura, do not travel through space itself; they travel through the dimensions.
Plus when Wolkenritter were off on other planets, I believe in the background you can see a planet that looks a LOT like Earth, but it obviously can't since the only nearby planets would be Mars or Venus, and neither of those worlds look like that (Plus there was that jungle-like world)
I think it works like that each dimension is like a copy of every other dimension but is different from one another (Not multiple realties, since people would end up running into one another, but more like our Earth is in this dimension but in another dimension Earth is totally different) kinda deal...
$5 says I'm just confusing people or myself. *nods*
|2007-08-09, 13:31
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Join Date: Jun 2007
There is a way. One hypotesis of modern cosmology is that our universe is one among many, possibly infinitely many. These are not alternate timelines or mere copies, but self-sufficient, independent universes, each with their own rules of physics and such. We wouldn't be able to visit any universe with rules that are even slightly different to ours. But with an infinite number of universes, even a "tiny" handful with rules indentical to ours that we can visit, can be a huge number in absolute terms. Provided we have the technology to open a gateway to those universes.
The "dimensional space" seen in MGLN would be the space "between" these universes. There's even the possibility of FTL travel with dimensional space. It's like this: Say you depart from point X in a normal universe to point Y in dimensional space. Without "moving" in dimensional space, is it possible to reenter the universe you left at point Z instead of point X? Where Z is light-years away from X. We haven't seen anything like this in MGLN yet, but wouldn't it be something if they did have this capability?
|2007-08-09, 18:16
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: United States
Hmm. I'm inclined to support the infinite universes, and that our world are just one of them, each with their own set of rules and such. However I DO believe that it's not easy for mages to travel to other worlds that are very far away from their point of origin on the other side of the dimensional world. That's likely where dimensional spaceships comes in - pick up the dimensional travellers from one universe, travel to another point within the dimensional plane, and then those travellers would then transfer from the ship to another world that's distant from their original point.
It sounds plausible, given that Asura, which can travel between dimensions had no weapons until A's, so I doubt ships for dimensional travel would've been intended for combat anyway.
|2007-08-10, 09:31
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~ I Do ~
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: In the XV-8A Spartan "00"
Age: 32
- Not parallel to the ones that they have encountered. That's why we don't have two Nanoha's or two Fate's, or 3000 Gingas, no matter how much we wish it so.
Technically, to me that means the TSAB only has flight access and control over dimensions of the same frame of reference as Midchilda, and therefore time across the entire multiverse from their POV flows at the same rate.
|2007-08-15, 12:55
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~ I Do ~
Join Date: Apr 2007
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Age: 32
This translation in the General Discussion thread caught my eye:
|2007-09-09, 19:30
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Nanoha fan... FROM HELL!!
Hey there, I have a question of something I've wondering about.
The different Barrier Jacket types are exclusive to Intelligent Devices owners? Because we've seen it, the different Device Types aren't exclusive, both Mages and Knights have multi-form Devices:
Laevateinn's Schwertform, Schlangeform & Bogenform
Graf Eisen's Hammerform, Raketeform & Gigantform
Bardiche's Assault Form, Haken Form, Zanber Form & Riot Zanber Form
Raising Heart's Accel Form, Buster Form & Excelion Form
But talking about different types of Barrier Jackets (or Knight's Armors, for that matters):
Fate has Impulse Form & Sonic Form
Nanoha has Aggresive Mode & Exceed Mode
Everyone else has the same Barrier Jacket/Knight's Armor
It's a coincidence or the Device Type has something to do with the Barrier Jacker/Knight's Armor Type? Or it's just preference? Because Teana, Subaru and Ginga have Intelligent Devices too (Cross Mirage, Mach Caliber & Blitz Caliber, in that order) and they only have a single type of Barrier Jacket (maybe they need to increase their ranks before creating different types of Jackets).
Ah, something else, anyone knows the names of the forms of Erio's Strada? I know the Düsenform, the one with rockets that allows Erio to "fly" (although he can't control it too well), but the initial form and the form he used to cast Thunder Rage, which are their names, anyone knows? (guiding for the German traductor, they should be Stangeform for the normal spear and Donnerform for the electrical enhancer spear, but I'd like to know official names)
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From the moment you arrive at Beaches Ocho Rios, you'll find yourself surrounded by beauty and immersed in the warm hospitality the island is known for. And while you'll find everything you need at your fingertips, if it's not there, all you need to do is ask your butler, concierge or the front desk. But before you arrive on the island you might find the information below helpful to ensure your Jamaica holiday runs smoothly.
Upon arrival at Montego International Airport, look for the Sandals or Beaches desk or lounge, conveniently located right outside the Immigration and Customs area. Your complimentary transfer to and from the resort will be arranged by Beaches.
Climb aboard your air-conditioned bus and enjoy your included roundtrip airport transfer from Montego Bay International Airport to Beaches Ocho Rios. It's a 90 minute ride to the resort, so sit back, relax and enjoy the magnificent scenery.
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text: Sijun Forums :: View topic - Digital tablets Log in to check your private messages Sijun Forums Forum Index >> Random Musings View previous topic :: View next topic Author Topic : "Digital tablets" LeomemberMember #Joined: 24 Oct 1999Posts: 328Location: Russia Posted: Mon Oct 25, 1999 4:01 pm The best friend of digital artist is a art tablet. Most of people (and Dhab) advise to use a Wacom tablets. Why Wacom? What about other brands? And will be very interesting to know what people think about Intuos, the new Wacom tablets line. ------------------ /Leo Back to top TurboYVRmemberMember #Joined: 24 Oct 1999Posts: 189Location: Vancouver BC Canada Posted: Mon Oct 25, 1999 6:22 pm I bought my Wacom Intuous tablet because I had heard wonders about it, and it was reccommended by any artist who used it.. Dhabih included. It's worth it's weight in gold ; it may be pricey, but I love the plug and play, the pressure sensitive pen, I love it all. It only took me a day to get almost as comfortable as with a pencil. I'd wholeheartedly recommend anyone asking to buy a Wacom tablet. ------------------ TurboYVR (firstname.lastname@example.com) Vancouver, Canada Back to top AffectedmemberMember #Joined: 22 Oct 1999Posts: 1854Location: Helsinki, Finland Posted: Mon Oct 25, 1999 11:55 pm I guess it's a bit like why people use Photoshop: It's established and well-known. The Wacom pens are also a bit unique. They use something called a 'give-and-take system', which means the pens don't need any batteries or leads. Apparentally, they somehow take their power fron the pad. ------------------ Affected http://affected.cjb.net Back to top Kusanhagijunior memberMember #Joined: 23 Oct 1999Posts: 42Location: Dallas, TX Posted: Tue Oct 26, 1999 12:39 am I have used a couple brands of tablet and for pure relibability and software support WACOM takes the cake. Back to top LeomemberMember #Joined: 24 Oct 1999Posts: 328Location: Russia Posted: Tue Oct 26, 1999 2:31 am And what about disadvantages of Wacom tablets? Also what tablets size are most popular and say... comfortable? /Leo Back to top ShrimpishGuestMember # Posted: Tue Oct 26, 1999 3:00 am Dude, what OTHER tablets??? WACOM is practically the only tablet with use for freehand drawing. All the other ones are for drafting and stuff. Back to top [Shizo]memberMember #Joined: 22 Oct 1999Posts: 3938 Posted: Tue Oct 26, 1999 10:49 am i bought my first and only one tab from buy.com and got it in 2 days about tablet: Intuos 6x8, i was amazed by its quality and literally TONS of settings, software bundle was kickassy too for any kind of artist ------------------ Russia is power. You dont agree, we nuke you! Back to top DhabihAdministratorMember #Joined: 13 Sep 1999Posts: 530Location: Kirkland, WA, U.S.A. Posted: Tue Oct 26, 1999 10:41 pm When i first went looking for a tablet i checked the net out first for reviews and stuff and over and over it was wacom. I dont know how the other ones are since i've never tried them, but i think its safe to say wacom is the best. I have the Wacom ArtzII at home, but the Wacom Intuos at work and the difference is very noticable. -dhab Back to top NocturnalmemberMember #Joined: 24 Oct 1999Posts: 97 Posted: Tue Oct 26, 1999 11:44 pm The Intuos Tablets are great! I wouldn't go for a large tablet though. Go for something that you can sit in your lap or you'll be fighting the tablet for elbow room. I'm almost at the point where i would trade in my big as honkin 12x12 for something a bit smaller like the 6x8. Even Swap no less! It's just too much of a hassle trying to get comfortable. I say this now, but as soon as i get a 21" monitor... and a big honkin desk to go with it! Man oh man!! You won't be able to pry the 12x12 from me! =) So in a few words, start with a smaller tablet. Larger ones get in the way. 6x8's are perfect, unless your doing something on a 21" monitor and you run out of tablet before you finish a small line of detail. And go Wacom. If you have USB support, get the USB version, the smoothness is incredible! -Nocturnal [This message has been edited by Nocturnal (edited October 27, 1999).] Back to top orangeleafjunior memberMember #Joined: 25 Oct 1999Posts: 7 Posted: Wed Oct 27, 1999 9:31 pm I have an Acecat III. I haven't had anything else to compare it with, but I think it's okay. Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First Sijun Forums Forum Index -> Random Musings All times are GMT - 8 Hours Page 1 of 1 Jump to: Select a forum Digital Art----------------Digital Art DiscussionWork in ProgressGallery/Finished Work Miscellaneous----------------Random MusingsArchive : Sep99 - Dec00 You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forumYou cannot edit your posts in this forumYou cannot delete your posts in this forumYou cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2005 phpBB Group


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Dead and Deader (US - DVD R1)
More zombies, less inspiration, in another made for Sci-Fi feature...
Lt. Bobby Quinn (Dean Cain) is a Special Forces commando killed during a recon mission deep in the Cambodian jungle. But when Quinn interrupts his own stateside autopsy, he discovers that the rest of his dead squad has been resurrected with a ravenous appetite for human flesh. Now with the help of a wisecracking cook (Guy Torry) and a sexy film geek (Susan Ward), the half-zombie Quinn must stop the plague before it can infect the entire nation. Meanwhile, Peter Greene looks desperately for his dignity.
Made for Sci-Fi channel features (most of which, ironically enough, aren't actually made for Sci-Fi) might be the closest thing the United States has to classically bad grindhouse films left. This is especially sad when one considers the fact that the channel censors itself for the masses, but it's still a pretty accurate comparison. The Sci-Fi features are derivative, often lifting plots and scenarios directly from popular Hollywood releases, they're all genre based and easy to pigeon hole, and most importantly, they're made for money, not art.
This particular made for Sci-Fi feature is classically exploitative in that it took its plot from a BBC news item about zombie soldiers in Cambodia. In true made for Sci-Fi fashion the report was made on April first of 2005, and proven false after the film was green lit.
Watching the film with the commentary isn't exactly an eye-opener, but still amusing, as producer Mark A. Altman and writer/producer Steven Kriozere talk almost exclusively about the inspiration of films made less than ten years ago ( Resident Evil, 28 Days Later, the Dawn of the Dead remake). Zombie movie fans will probably be happy to know that Altman had produced three other zombie related flicks before Dead and Deader, until they find out that those three films were House of the Dead, All Souls Day, and House of the Dead 2. It's amazing that the over saturation of bad zombie flicks since 28 Days Later can almost be blamed on a single man.
The film itself really isn't any good, if you hadn't guessed already based on its credentials. The apparently original angle here is that the script is a sort of mix of a buddy action film (the kind Hot Fuzz so effectively lampooned) and a straight-ahead zombie flick (though the last act is very 28 Days Later). This leads to a big pile of clichés, especially where Guy Torry's sub-Eddie Murphy character, who says everything a 'funny black guy' is supposed to say in such a film. The film's biggest faux pas is it's entirely unfunny attempts at comedy.
Also, I hate to break it to the filmmakers, but editor turned director Mark Goldblatt already did the whole 'buddy-cop-meets-zombie' thing in 1988 with Dead Heat. It isn't a great film, but Treat Williams and Joe Piscopo are just more entertaining actors than Torry and poor, poor Dean Cain.
Dead and Deader is cheap, and doesn't embrace its cheapness very well, it tries to look like a real movie, and that just doesn't work. Slow motion, skewed camera angles, under and over cranking are all used at entirely arbitrary moments, but don't hide all the other bland framing and flat lighting. And leaving the ad-break fadeouts on the uncut DVD release is really, really tacky.
But this is about making money, and entertaining lonely teenagers on Saturday nights, not making film history. As far as made for Sci-Fi features go, Dead and Deader is above average, which of course places below average on a real movie scale. The professional actors all do okay, no matter how embarrassed they may look (and Dean Cain looks miserable), as does the relatively inexperienced director, but nobody does anything better than average, and when the script is crap you can't polish it with average.
The anamorpic, 1.78:1 widescreen transfer is nothing to get upset about, but it's not worth celebrating either. Details vary throughout, as do black levels. Noise is present throughout and colours are bright enough, but inconsistent. For a recent production the presence of occasional artefacts is a little strange, but there they are, spotting up my TV. Thankfully we can almost always depend on Anchor Bay (now Starz, apparently) to deliver a progressive transfer, or at least an interlaced one without combing effects.
Dead and Deader was made for the stereo surround capabilities of standard television, so don't expect much from this remixed 5.1 track and you won't disappointed. The track is pretty flat and thin, but the stereo and surround channels do come alive every so often with zombie sound effects, especially during the film's finale. Dialogue is usually well centred, though I noticed a little bleeding, and words are clear. The music is just as uninspired as the film itself, and could use a bit of a bass boost in parts.
This is, unfortunately for me, the second time I've seen Dead and Deader. In utter desperation I watched its Sci-Fi channel premier. In a way this was a blessing because besides a run through as an audio check, I was able to watch the film with the commentary right off the bat. I already mentioned the general theme of the commentary in my film review, but I'll elaborate a bit. Basically the track is your run of the mill information track, and though the lack of director feedback is a little suspicious (the guy is French, so maybe English is difficult for him), the writer's contribution is the most intriguing. Nobody is taking the film very seriously, but there is a smidgen of pretension throughout.
Besides a bunch of trailers for other bad looking made for Sci-Fi and STV titles, a DVD-ROM copy of the script, and a photo gallery, the only other extra here is a EPK, which offers little to no insight into the process of filmmaking. It's basically a trailer.
If you're hard up for zombie entertainment, and have a special affinity to the '80s, then by all means give Dead and Deader a shot. It's not going to kill you to watch it, but don't be surprised if you forget the whole thing the next day. If you're looking for a 'good' (and boy oh boy do I use the term loosely) made for Sci-Fi feature, I'd suggest Abominable, Frankenfish, Mansquito, or S.S. Doomtrooper for pure entertainment value.
Review by Gabriel Powers
You know a film is bad when Dean Cain and Susan Ward are in it. And this is definetly bad. And just to let you know, "Abominable" was not made for Sci Fi. They just bought the TV showings of it. It went theatrical before that.
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How many of these brainless zombie/undead horror films can this world take?
How many more can George Romero still crank out?
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Hey, Land of the Dead was pretty good. Don't knock Romero for that. Day was just meh but Land was quite a bit of fun.
You see an alternate version I didn't? The "Land Of The Dead" I saw was c**p. It was more suited for Michael Bay. And the cast was horrendous!
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Release Date: 10th April 2007
Discs: 1
Disc Type: Single side, dual layer
RCE: No
Video: NTSC
Aspect: 1.78:1
Anamorphic: Yes
Colour: Yes
Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 English, Dolby Digital 2.0 English
Subtitles: English, Spanish
Extras: Producer, Writer Commentary, Raising the Dead: The Making of Dead & Deader, Photos, DVDROM Script, Trailers
Easter Egg: No
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Director: Patrick Dinhut
Cast: Dean Cain, Guy Torry, Susan Ward, Peter Greene, Roxanne Arvizu
Genre: Action, Comedy and Horror
Length: 87 minutes
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Miko Peled shared his personal transformation from an Israeli Zionist to an outraged human rights activist with a crowd of over 100 Portlanders February 11th in the Smith Memorial Student Union at Portland State. He recreated for listeners his own rocky path to realization, contrasting the Israeli Zionist narrative with which he was raised with the radically different Palestinian narrative of catastrophe and despair. He urged his listeners to stand on the "right side of history" and call for an end to discrimination in his homeland. Palestinians, Israelis, American Jews, Arab-Americans and activists came together to hear Peled's story and to share stories of their own. An Israeli-American woman whose parents survived the Holocaust and a Palestinian man who has been exiled from his home in Nablus since 1972 shared mutual gratitude for Peled's willingness to stand up for Palestinian rights.
Miko Peled is an Israeli writer and activist living in San Diego. His book The General's Son: Journey of an Israeli in Palestine (Just World Books) was published earlier this year. The book follows the development of the Israeli Palestinian issue from a national and personal perspective. In her forward to the book, Pulitzer Price author Alice Walker described the book as "one of the most hopeful she has seen on the issue."
Miko was born in Jerusalem in 1961 into a well known Zionist family. His grandfather, Dr. Avraham Katsnelson was a Zionist leader and signer on the Israeli Declaration of Independence. His father, Matti Peled was a young officer in the war of 1948 and a general in the war of 1967 when Israel conquered the West Bank, Gaza, Golan Heights and the Sinai.
In 1997, a tragedy struck his family: Miko's beloved niece Smadar was killed by a suicide bomber in Jerusalem. That tragedy propelled Peled onto a journey of discovery. It pushed him to re-examine many of the beliefs he had grown up with, as the son and grandson of leading figures in Israel's political-military elite, and transformed him into a courageous and visionary activist in the struggle for human rights and a hopeful, lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
Peled began his presentation by sharing two histories of the same event. The Israeli nationalist story, of which his father and grandfather were a part, and the Palestinian story, of which he refused to believe until his move to America. 1948 was at one time, for Peled, a year of triumph. He recounted the epic biblical mythology that often followed explanations of Israel's independence, always envisioning David defeating Goliath. The Palestinian story tells a very different tale. It memorializes 1948 as the year of al-Naqba, or The Catastrophe, the year when hundreds of thousands of Palestinians fled their homeland and became refugees.
For decades, most Israeli historians did very little investigation into al-Naqba, considering the War of Independence the pinnacle event of 1948. As Peled explained, it was not until the 1980s when Israeli historians like Ilan Pappe began accessing previously classified military documents that the Palestinian story was affirmed in the history books. Emerging revisionist history had little consequence for Peled though, until the tragic event of 1997.
Peled's fourteen-year-old niece, Smadar Elhanan, was killed in a suicide bombing in Jerusalem in 1997. The event was deeply unsettling for Peled and his family. His grief propelled him into a journey of discovery. He began attending Jewish-Palestinian dialogue meetings in San Diego, and was for the first time confronted with personal accounts of al-Naqba. Despite being raised in Jerusalem, Peled's first conversation with a Palestinian occurred at that meeting in San Diego.
The dialogue fueled Peled's investigation into the Palestinian history that the textbooks of his childhood had overlooked.He began doubting the causes of the 1967 war, and recalled his father telling him that it was ultimately a war of choice. General Matti Peled, who was instrumental in the conquest of the West Bank, Gaza, and the Golan Heights in 1967, had told his son that the Israeli leadership's refusal to create a Palestinian state at that moment prompted his retirement and subsequent anti-occupation activism.
The final piece of evidence that convinced Miko Peled that his government was not interested in a real solution was the 1993 Oslo Accords. Peled argued that Olso's only purpose was to bring the Palestinians to a point of surrender. The vague language and lack of concession on Israel's part was a death sentence for any workable two-state solution. The reality, Peled explained, is that Israel has already created a single state which it operates under a policy of segregation and inequality. He considers Israel an apartheid, pointing not only to the Jewish-only settlements built in the West Bank but also to the dozens of laws that specifically discriminate against the "non-Jews" who have Israeli citizenship.
The same kind of efforts that were placed into getting rid of apartheid in South Africa have to be placed into transforming Israel into a real democracy.
Peled envisions a single state with a secular democracy that includes all Palestinians and Israelis. Sometimes referred to as the "one state solution", this plan has returned to the forefront of discussion in academic circles and the media. As an attendee aptly pointed out, most Israelis and surely many Palestinians would be against a single, shared state. Peled agreed initially, but explained that ultimately integration is possible. Palestinians and Israelis have much in common including cultural traditions, education levels, and even heritage.
Israelis must overcome their fear of the "other", a task Peled decided to surmount when he visited a village in the West Bank for the first time. Expecting mortal danger at the hands of terrorists, Peled was only met by normal people going about their day. What was most surprising was not the people, but the conditions in which they had to live and their steadfast commitment to justice. He recommended the film "Five Broken Cameras" as an eye-opening look at life in the West Bank.
Miko Peled's presentation held one underlying message, a belief he shared with his audience at the start.
"There is no question in my mind that there will be peace in my lifetime."
- Miko Peled's personal blog
- Miko Peled's book The General's Son at Powells.com
- Ilan Pappe's profile & a list of his publications
- Official trailer for Five Broken Cameras
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Tennessee State (3-4) played Montana (5-2) fairly close in the first half but was outscored, 37-22, in the second frame. Montana has now won 26-straight Lady Griz Classic games.
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Female empowerment has remained a prevalent message throughout the collections, the Azrias seemed to have harnessed that power--at least metaphorically
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Designing husband Max Azria and his wife Lubov unveiled 34 new looks in traditional silhouettes with autumnal blocks of color
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With his new collection, the ultimate prepster, Tommy Hilfiger, seamlessly blends menswear haberdashery, silhouettes, and textiles with more carefree, fluid, feminine accents
It should come as no surprise that his biggest supporters taut him as the best in American fashion. Michael Kors is the go-to designer when you simply want to feel beautiful.
Kate and Laura Mulleavy shifted last season's geographic references from their native California Redwoods to the nation's heartland
The red carpet favorite who is celebrated for her feminine designs is showing a more sensually provocative side
Carolina Herrera said she was inspired by real women, with a new collection of monochromatic streamlined silhouettes
The ebullient designer infuses this new collection with her signature whimsical aesthetic
Georges Chakra is an architect of fashion; this season he emphasized and sculpted the female form with his stunning evening gowns
The 4th Annual runway presentation provided an ideal platform for the Bay Area's talented pool of emerging designers
This season, designer Thuy Diep's trademark tailoring featured a melding of contrasts between masculine and feminine, hard and soft, neutrals and brights
As we look to protect ourselves from the elements in the autumn and winter months that lie ahead, Ms. Poretzky has readied us for any duel that may come our way with her Medieval-inspired collection
The German designer blends a masculine palette with innovative fabrics and design details
The talented young designer poured his blood, sweat, and tears into this new stunning collection
In remembrance of her friend Kate Boyson, Heidi Middleton, the Bide in Sass & Bide finds solace with this new collection celebrating love and life
With bagpipes and kilts, the young designer summoned 17th Century Scotland, sending out wee lasses in militant jackets and bustle skirts
CEO & Creative Director Michael Ball's presentation rocked the house. His collection was sexiness personified. The Rock & Republic woman is strong, confident, and independent
Australia's most glamorous designer takes his muse princess on safari and invites us along for the journey
Camilla Freeman-Topper and Marc Freeman unveil their new 80's influenced collection
Taking a rather nomadic design direction, the young designer gives her bohemian inspiration a modern twist
The innovative designer makes her RAFW debut with a lineup of showstoppers
Australian outlaw Ned Kelly provides inspiration for the new collection
The petite powerhouse unveils a comprehensive collection of delicate separates and goddess gowns
The young designer returned from Paris to her native Australia with a full-scale multimedia presentation
With nearly 50 looks, this was one of the most ambitious collections at RAFW
The designing sisters weave a sartorial tale of harmony in a world where nature and animals peacefully coexist
The signature swimwear line conjured up it's own bohemain rhapsody with a romatically feminine collection
Forget falling in love with the lady in red—for Spring 2009, Carolina Herrera will have you enamored with the ladies in persimmon, teal, and marigold as well
The young designer cited Santorini sunsets and Renoir as inspirations for his beautiful collection
The alliterative design duo's new collection, "Red, White & Nude" was a delightful presentation of bright dresses with tiered layers, ruffled sleeves, and corsage pins
The designer unveiled 28 new looks with dreamy butterfly and feather embellishments away from the hustle and bustle of the Bryant Park tents, opting for the downtown Bumble & Bumble venue
With all those layered and pocket belts, only a style innovator like Marc Jacobs could make a fanny pack look fashionable
Although, Mr. de la Renta doesn't depend on a specific concept or theme to illustrate his polished perspective, what is undeniable is that his sophisticated sheaths appeal to women from 16 to 60
Reem Acra invites us on an adventure of sartorial discovery, unearthing a treasure trove of daytime shifts and red-carpet stunners
This collection had me clamoring to host a garden party of my own just to have an excuse to wear the frothy frocks. High tea, anyone?
Ms. Diep injected her trademark neutrals of black and gunmetal with bright washes of color; that were half concrete jungle and half summer solstice
While the masses may still be trying to figure out how to bring sexy back, Max Azria proves that for Herve Leger it never left
Let us all raise a glass to celebrate DKNY, the brand and architect behind it. DKNY is 20 years young and counting; here's to a score more
The queen of layering unveiled an aurora borealis of silk organza camisoles and hand-painted duchess dresses with mosaic and glass bead accents
While dichotomy remained a strong influence this season, I could see the pendulum swinging more to the feminine side with romantic design details
This season's Milly muse was a bohemian princess on a romantic journey adorned in ikat caftans and trellis-print peasant dresses
Gilbert & Sullivan may have had Buttercup on their HMS Pinafore, but the ladies at the helm of this voyage are anything but coy
The award-winning designer kept his oversized ginghams in check, delivering a collection that was spot and stripe on
A look behind the sustainable skincare line that is growing a huge following on both sides of the Atlantic and Pacific
Diane von Furstenberg has a plan to unleash your inner goddess
Reinterpreted classics are softened by a myriad of prints, contrasting colors, peplums, and ruffles
This aptly titled hotel, which is home to more than 6,000 books, is a unique concept property and a veritable safe haven in the heart of midtown
Reminscent of a 30's supper club, these luxury accommodations provide a sumptious setting with lofty ceilings and plush decor
A boutique hotel that provides the best of both worlds—the comfort of a B&B conveniently situated at Gotham's epicenter
This luxury hotel finds the perfect blend of old-world surroundings and technological enhancements
This quaint bed and breakfast will have you humming as time goes by, bringing an old-world feeling to the heart of New York
Macramé this elegant is destined to make a comeback
Eve may have tempted Adam, but Ms. Lhuillier will definitely tempt a bevy of young Hollywood starlets and socialites with this beautiful new collection
The Mulleavy sisters referenced the great outdoors with their sartorial love letter to the Redwoods
Newly appointed Creative Director Fiona Cibani took the reins from her sister with an introspective sartorial journey inspired by the North Africa desert terrain
Mr. Kostetsos unveiled a collection of mythological proportions with looks perfect for resort cruises and beachside strolls under the Mediterranean moonlight
This collection will have you feeling like an American Princess
Ladylike ensembles inspired by Brazilian modernist painter Beatriz Milhazes
Melding divergent ethnic influences from Africa, India, and China, the Project Runway alum delivers another fiercely dramatic collection
The globally-minded fashion house encouraged its audience to learn more about the worst flooding experienced across China and Pakistan in 80 years with a collection dedicated to the people of Silk Road
Mrs. Herrera found dual inspirations in 18th century botanical plates and traditional Korean textiles for her new collection
The neckline was the focal point of this collection, either left open and bare or shrouded in a series of collar pieces, necktie blouses, scarves, and chokers
Lorella Signorino's new fall collection was bubbling at the with luxurious draping, asymmetrical cuts, and voluminous shapes
Massimo Rebecchi wants his culturally eclectic consumer to feel free to express her personality, without having to renounce luxury
Perdere la Testa is Italian for "to lose one's head"; one just might do so at the delightful sight of these fantastic millinery masterpieces
Mr. Lagerfeld redefines chic utilitarianism for the iconic fashion house with a palette inspired by Edward Hopper
Consuelo Castiglioni blends psychedelic seventies prints with contoured peplums
Miuccia Prada channels a sexy sixties siren with her womanly collection
Creative Director Tomas Maier placed the emphasis of his strong silhouette on structured shoulders
Whoever said it's a man's world obviously never met Diane von Furstenberg; the iconic designer shows how her customer continues to evolve
The Australian native cited overlapping references for a multi-dimensional voyeuristic effect
The multi-faceted songstress designs a new collection that is inherently rocker chic
Shifting from last season's Degas ballerinas to the Venus de Milo, Dennis Basso sculpts a new collection of furs
The quirky designer unveils her new frighteningly fashionable collection
The collection's pervasively graphic and sculptural influence was evident from the first look
François Truffaut's French film The Bride Wore Black inspired the award-winning designer's new collection
The Project Runway alum was inspired by 1960's Parisian women
Australia native Toni Maticevski presents a glittering collection of red carpet worthy gowns
The French designer infused her eponymous collection with a "hunting-and-gathering" instinctive edge.
Creative Director Tia Cibani explored the tension between technology and nature
Inspired by a woman's alluring confidence, this season's collection integrated a more painterly aesthetic
Twinkle sparkles for the new season with an explosion of bold colors and imaginative prints
The expectant mother presented her new collection at a private salon at Christie's Rockefeller Center
Fleure was not only romantic and feminine, it was poetry in motion
The red carpet mainstay designer's new bohemian chic collection pays homage to the 40th anniversary of Woodstock
For Spring 2010, the renowned furrier found inspiration with Edgar Degas' ballerinas: chasse, jete, pas de bourree
Draped in drop cloths, an abandoned ballroom centered along Gotham Hall was the setting for this season's deconstructed designs
The Venezuelan matriarch takes inspiration from the intricacy of Japanese woven baskets
For Spring 2010, Narciso Rodriguez blends the extraterrestrial with the celestial for a sublimely sensual collection
Pamella DeVos is inspired by iconic American painter Georgia O'Keefe
The ultimate city collection intersects urban and organic with a presentation influenced by the elements
Mr. de la Renta says that everyday is a learning process and his customer is the teacher
From atop the NASDAQ building, Carmen Marc Valvo treats tourists to a fashion show in the heart of Times Square
Some of the season's strongest themes were tribal, cultural, architectural, social, and political, but the uniting mantra for Autumn/Winter collections was a sense of female empowerment
Fashion's Night Out will give new meaning to being fashionable late as more than 800 retailers across NYC's five boroughs unite to revitalize the local economy
As a precursor to the 2nd Annual San Francisco Fashion Awards, this speaker series provided a platform for a trio of emerging designers to unveil their new collections
Inspired by a French social and political reform movement, Creative Director John Whitledge's collection had a certain savoir faire
Michael Kors' collection of neo classics featured sculpted origami details, cut-outs, scissor slits, and asymmetrical proportions
Carolina Herrera made a powerful statement gilding the fashion lily with a cupric element
Diego Binetti ushered in a New Era with his boho-chic collection
The original princess of fashion transcends geography and time with her nomadic collection
Fashion's latest design duo adorn the Trovata Fall 2009 Collection with their effortlessly statement jewelry
The designer who has been defining urban chic for more than twenty years unveils her Modern Sophisticate
Creative Director Eric Kim summoned Rene Magritte's "Son of Man" with his Los Angeles brand, blending classic sportswear with edgy highlights
Come fall down the rabbit hole with us as designer Stacey Bendet recalls the classic children's tale
From an Upper East Side Georgian Church, the genteel designer unveiled his new collection of divine inspirations
Giving new meaning to pretty in pink, the Sixth Annual CoUtuRE for the Cure Gala raised more than $65,000 for breast cancer research
Inspired by Jeremiah Goodman, the elegant designer unveiled her feminine and vibrant collection
Don't forget to pack your sunblock; Amir Slama shows us why Rosa Cha put the Cha-Cha-Cha into fashion swimwear elevating his collection to new heights
Wenlan Chia certainly made a bold statement with prints, putting a twinkle in our eyes with her relaxed, refreshing, playful collection
The Cygalle Healing Spa is just what you "knead" to relax, refresh, and rejuvenate
Thirty stories above the chaos of the Bryant Park Tents, The Daily Suite shows us just how sweet life can be helping guests relax, recharge, and refresh
He loves me, he loves me not... no need to pick the petals off this feminine collection, these dresses will him saying he loves you
When in Rome... the intellectual designer unveils one of her most beautiful collections to date
Thakoon Panichgul's city turned surfer girl is hitting the waves with convertible dresses, pixalated prints, and vibrant hues
Designers Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig are known for creating red-carpet stunners, but this season they expanded their focus to include a bevy of beautiful cocktail dresses
Quintessential California Girl, Julie Chaiken takes us on an exotic holiday getaway with her resort-inspired collection
The Los Angeles based-designer was right on trend with her use of bright colors and bold prints
Creative Director Gideon Oberson brought Carnival to Bryant Park with his scintillating, titillating, seductive pieces of wearable art
Russian designer Alexander Terekhov returned to the Bryant Park Tents to present his feminine yet practical spin on sportswear
Messrs. Badgley and Mischka are internationally renowned for their red carpet evening gowns, but this presentation demonstrated a true lifestyle brand expansion
Designer Kati Stern will have you sailing the high seas and hosting tea parties with her nautical separates and feminine frocks
The award-winning designer blends themes of nature, romanticism, and mysticism for her new collection
Less than a decade from celebrating its sesquicentennial, the lingerie line Prima Donna has more than heritage on its side. The company's couture approach to intimate apparel demonstrates how we needn't sacrifice form for function!
The haute fundraiser benefitting Raphael House was a veritable smorgasboard showcase of designer fall fashions
Bravo to San Francisco Magazine which united 50 restaurants, 12 bars, 6 lounges, and 2,000 revelers for one outstanding cause!
Channel your inner Fashionista with this new exhibit. The deYoung Museum unveils a stunning new exhibit culled from one of the largest private collections of haute couture
New York Times Fashion Critic Cathy Horyn moderates a panel discussion with three of New York's greatest desiginers: Maria Cornejo, Narciso Rodriguez, and Ralph Rucci
Inspired by Edvard Munch, the venerable Venezuelan designer paints her sartorial portrait with a tapestry of rich colors sensuous textures, and a few optical illusions
The master tailor known for her exquisite evening gowns will have you rocking day and night
There was nothing hazy about Carmen Marc Valvo's sleek collection of stainless steel cocktail dresses and gunmetal gowns
The Brazilian designer channels the spirit of a global cosmopolitan woman whether she's in New York, Paris, or São Paulo
Monica Byrne takes Parisian couture to an organic level with her new collection
Set against the backdrop of marble moldings, carved columns, and grand staircases, this "Mod Squad" will have your perspective suitor singing whats new pussycat
With polar bears sleeves, stone skirts, and iceberg shifts, the arctic-inspired designs were the most beautifully organic unveiling of the week
After a decade, the line is having a bit of a renaissance appealing not only to a crop of refined jetsetters, but the young social set as well
The Indian craftsman will make you feel like a "Dreamgirl" with his 60s inspired glamour gowns
The mastery of knitwear weaves his vintage-inspired collection with a delightful mix of florals, polka dots, and geometric tweeds
The designers couture collection of fairytale frocks are better than any storybook ending
Get ready to feel sexy, glamorous, and drop-dead gorgeous
Jose Ramon Reyes scores high with new his sporty utilitarian chic collection
Once again the award-winning Aussie designer sought to provoke a range of emotions, he just can't help it
One might have thought in the comfort of such theatrical settings, I would be reaching for cigars and brandy, but not with this romantically feminine collection
With his clever draping techniques, Mr. AzrouÃ-l's layers will keep you looking cool and feeling warm
Join us at this very private affair where the champagne overflowed for a Victorian-inspired collection
With references to Messrs. Blass, Norell, and Halston, Michael Vollbracht could simply do no wrong
Once again the Serb seamtress paints our sartorial world black, white, and grey with her effortlessly chic collection
It was a very strong season for metallics and Mr. Orlandi delivered his luxe looks trimmed with sparkling bits of gold and silver
Once again the lovely designer finds beauty and inspiration in nature, with her glittering celestial fairy tale bringing to life butterfly capelets, constellation dresses, and shooting-star coats
This new collection is inspired by the majestic Manhattan skyline, recalling mid-20th century glamour and old world-elegance
It was "drama walking" at Kati Stern's unveiling, where the designer summoned old-world Hollywood glamour for her new collection
Heres a delightful tale of romance, compatibility, and matchmaking, all on the eve of the most romantic holiday of all St Valentines Day! Even if you do have to kiss a few frogs to find your prince
Find the luxury in simplicity with this sublime presentation that will have you enveloped in a membrane of angora, taffeta, velvet, and satin
Snow, sleet, icy roads, and inclement conditions-sure, let's go swimsuit shopping. Afterall, it's summer somewhere in the world and (not nearly) soon enough it will be here once again
Diamonds may be a girls best friend and these pearls are anything, but matronly. A spectrum of color illuminates the intimate boutique setting, allowing for one-on-one, personalized care and service
A dessert bar with a bakery that specializes in Japanese delicacy and cocktails. This is the trendy place that will wow your friends
Cipriani's was all aglow with industry luminaries as The Fashion Group International held it's annual gala
We take you behind the label of the multifaceted designer's feminine frocks
The eponymous jewelry line is lovely and elegant with fine details. We catch up with the designer to discuss inspirations for her semi-precious creations
We get a behind-the-scenes look with designer Vic Vartanian. His family-run accessories company is prime to explode onto the mass-market any day now.
Did you miss any part of this season's STYLELOUNGE? Don't fret. We have a full recap of the shows, parties, and celebrities for you
Bryan Bradley continues to do what he does best, delivering an ultra-feminine collection for ladies who just want to look pretty
Translating his passion for metals and fabrics, the designer was inspired by themes of metamorphosis and immortality for his new collection
Hanii Yoon and Gene Kang unveil their beautiful new "motion equals emotion" collection for spring
See why this Midwestern designer is in no rush to leave behind her roots for the frenetic pace of New York. And who can blame her when there is so much inspiration right outside her window?
Influenced by Sixties supermodels Jean Shrimpton, Twiggy, and Verushka, Loris Diran converges the orgasmic ecstasy of the 1966 film, Blow Up, with his love for glam rock.
Embraced by applause and a standing ovation, Vera Wang took her walk down the runway, in what was the most poignant moment of New York Fashion Week.
Cha, Cha, Cha: Amir Slama's new range of swimwear will have you reaching for your sunglasses with one hand and the suntan lotion with the other
Designing is in his blood, before apprenticing with Halston, Mr. Khan learned about the art of fashion under the tutelage of his father and grandfather
Another feather in her cap, the young designer makes her New York Fashion Week debut where it seems everything is coming up wildflowers in her new collection
Customania invades New York Fashion Week once again. The Dalmau brothers seem destined to take over the world with their bold colors and psychedlic prints
The Project Runway alum is thinking about ecology; he'll have you singing "Mercy, Mercy, Me" with his beautiful organically-driven collection of eveningwear
Mr. Lam pays homage to American iconic designers Claire McCardell, Bonnie Cashin, and Geoffrey Beene with his new collection for spring
She sells seashells by the seashore; the award-winning design quartet presents their new collection delivering a treasure trove of relaxed sportswear for spring
The effortlessly chic separates of Dragana Ognjenovics sophomore collection at New York Fashion Week will have you counting down the days until spring
This wonderfully talented design duo had adoring fans lined up around the block. The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Nominees have reaffirmed why their blend of classic styles and luxe fabrics will never go out of style
Drawing inspiration from Botticelli and Monet, Max Nugus brings to life a kaleidoscope of design and color with his exquisite tailoring. See why it really is all in the details for the young couturier
Join us as we take you on a tour of Zerichs very own "garden of eden" from the stately rooms and breathtaking panoramic views to the fine dining and exemplary customer service. Best of all, its just a stones throw from all of the citys main attractions
What do Gustav Klimt, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Billy Joel have in common? They're all beckoning you to visit Austrias fair capital. Come along as I give you a bird's eye view. Youll soon understand why Vienna waits for you...
Sherrita Davis returns to the world of design after a five-year hiatus with her new menswear line, Mable Grahm. Join us for an exclusive look at her new Spring 2007 Collection...
In the words of Cole Porter, "It's too darn hot" but catching a glimpse of next season's furs will have you counting down the days until it's time to bundle up again!
Bonnie Fuller, who has conquered the worlds of womens fashion and celebrity journalism, can now add successful author to her long list of accomplishments. The entertaining read doesn't just give us permission to have it all, it encourages us not to settle for anything less...
The first annual Sunday with The New York Times Magazine presents a conversation with Mr. Karl Lagerfeld. I was one of the lucky ones in the sold-out crowd of fashionphiles...
The annual awards dinner is the Oscars of the fashion industry. See who walked away with the evening's highest honors...
Julie Berman lights up the small screen on General Hospital as Lulu Spencer. The beautiful young actress has survived the plague, adventures on the Markaam Islands, and is breaking hearts left and right, but she tells us it's all in a day's work...
and offers the charismatic designer a forum to express his views on fashion, beauty, style, and the rationale of designing a Gucci dog bowl...
The Merrion Dublin redefines luxury five-star elegance harkening back to an 18th Century refinement and delivers a 200-year tradition of gracious Irish living...
The American Apparel & Footwear Association raises a record $1.2 Million on behalf of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital with their annual gala honoring Marlo Thomas, Betsey Johnson, Simon Doonan, Peter Boneparth, and Blake Nordstrom.


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At its most basic, the rosary consists of five decades of Hail Marys (a decade means a group of ten), with each decade preceded by one Our Father and followed by one
Glory Be to the Father. One chooses to recite the Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, or Glorious mysteries, and before each decade, one states the mystery
to be used for prayerful reflection. Even before starting the decades, however, one says a few preliminary prayers, corresponding to the crucifix and four beads.
How does one use all those beads? Suppose one were to pray the Joyful Mysteries: One would proceed in the following way. As you recite each of the prayers listed
below, move your fingers forward to the next bead or gap in the rosary.
Preliminary Prayers
Crucifix: The Apostles' Creed
Separate bead: Our Father
3 Beads: 3 Hail Marys, followed by the
Glory Be to the Father
For the First Decade:
Gap: The Annunciation of the Angel Gabriel to Mary
Separate Bead: Our Father
10 Beads: 10 Hail Marys
Gap: Glory Be to the Father
This sequence is repeated for each of the following four decades. The only change is the mystery that one proclaims at the beginning of each decade. For example, the
third Joyful Mystery is The Birth of Jesus in Bethlehem of Judea. After one completes the final Glory Be to the Father of the fifth mystery (The Finding of Jesus in the Temple), one recites the Hail, Holy Queen, which completes the rosary.
All the prayers needed to say the rosary are linked on this page.


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2010-09-08 / People/Social
Fourth annual Rudy Rescues a success
The fourth annual Rudy Rescues was a success as 54 competitors participated in the beach event. The Rudy Rescues is a memorial event sponsored by the tobay Beach lifeguards in honor of the late Rudy Fiorvanti. Fiorvanti, a 1970 Massapequa High School alumnus passed away after a battle with leukemia in 2007.
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The livestock industry, largely composed of individual ranchers and the organizations that represent them, has faced a number of challenges in recent years. Often struggling to compete on the global market, this industry has increased its federal lobbying efforts.
Frequently clashing with the environmental organizations, livestock interest groups battle for exceptions to Environmental Protection Agency air pollution regulations and other federal initiatives that ranchers view as unnecessary burdens.
For the past two decades, contributions to federal candidates and political committees from this industry have generally increased. In the 2014 election cycle, that number was over $9.1 million, with 82 percent going to Republicans. Traditionally, the livestock industry favors Republicans, with the GOP getting 75 percent of industry contributions on average since the 1990 election cycle. The top contributors to candidates and committees in 2014 were the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (around $877,000), the National Pork Producers Council (over $428,000) and Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers ($169,000).
At nearly $2.8 million in 2014, federal lobbying efforts by the livestock industry are down from an industry high of nearly $3.5 million in 2006. Organizations that represent the interests of American livestock producers nonetheless have a multifaceted legislative agenda. Accounting for a sizable portion of the total industry expenditures is the National Pork Producer's Council, which spent nearly $873,000 to put pressure on federal legislators in 2014.
The NPPC frequently aims its cash at the Food and Drug Administration in attempts to block animal antibiotics regulation or inspection/recall mandates that they deem burdensome for the pork industry. The industry is also concerned with trade regulation and supports protection against imported meat that is often less expensive.
Both the NPPC and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association stand together in the face of what may be their biggest legislative threat: environmental regulation.
Because livestock production involves large releases of methane, a greenhouse gas, any EPA regulation of these emissions will result in increased expenses for the industry. The NCBA supports Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) in her effort to reverse the classification of greenhouse gases as harmful, and therefore, exclude them from EPA regulation. Additionally, the NPPC is an avid opponent of the American Clean Energy and Security Act, passed by the House in 2009, because of what it argues is a resulting loss of land, high corn prices and expensive waste management regulation.
-- Alex Lazar
Updated September 2015
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For any fan of The Rolling Stones's guitarist Ronnie Wood and Pink Floyd's Roger Waters, this is your chance to own a piece of rock 'n roll history. Gibson Guitartown London, the capital's most vibrant summer public art exhibition announces that all 62 one-of-a-kind, hand painted and signed Gibson guitars are now available to bid for online at www.juliensauctions.com/londonguitartown
This is your opportunity to bid exclusively for a rare Ronnie Wood hand painted and signed Gibson SG guitar which features a detailed image of The Royal Albert Hall drawn in pastels on the body of the guitar. Also, a must have for any Pink Floyd fan is the Roger Waters signed Gibson SG guitar hand painted by the acclaimed caricaturuist Gerald Scarfe which features the legendary Pink Floyd The Wall imagry covering the front, back and neck of the guitar. Both guitars are expected to raise high prices when they go under the hammer at the Gibson Guitartown London charity auction event being held in IndigO2 at The O2 on Tuesday 20th November 2007. Both of these highly collectable guitars were displayed publicly around The O2 Arena, London from June 2007 to September 2007 attracting over 500,000 visitors. "The craftsmanship of the Gibson guitars, the masterpieces created by the artists and the association of the musicians will no doubt set record prices from bidders around the world for these two guitars" – Darren Julien, President/CEO Julien's Auctions
"Both of these unique artist signed and hand painted Gibson SG guitars are a reflection of the success that Gibson Guitartown London has already been and I hope they both reach in excess of their reserve price for the nominated charities when they go to auction on the 20th November" - Henry Juszkiewicz Chariman and CEO of Gibson Guitar
Gibson Guitartown London is a charity inspired campaign bringing the power of music together with art to raise money for Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy, The Prince's Trust and Teenage Cancer Trust. All money raised from the sale of the guitars at auction will be split equally between the three designated charities.
Other specially hand painted Gibson Guitartown London guitars signed by British rock legends and mainstream artists such Sir Paul McCartney, Paul Weller, Noel Gallagher, Rod Stewart, Robert Plant, Bruce Dickinson, Brian May, Ozzy Osbourne, Mark Knopfler, Sir Bob Geldof, New Order, Roxy Music, Kasabian, Razorlight, Kaiser Chiefs, Stereophonics, KT Tunstall, James Blunt and Slash to name a few are also available to bid exclusively via the www.juliensauctions.com/londonguitartown or the official www.londonguitartown.com website.
For those who can not attend the charity auction on the 20th November in London can still bid via the Auction Network website which is video streaming the auction live and online at www.auctionnetwork.biz so that you don't miss any of the lots.
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For more information on Gibson Guitartown London, please visit www.londonguitartown.com
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OK, its been dwindling. Only about 3-4 servers up for each order. Shame, there were a lot of nice improvements and patches.
So, after 2-3 weeks off doing boards I jumped back in tonight. For an hour of running about (at 6pm on a Friday night) on a medium population server I encountered 1 other player.
Gonna ditch the ongoing subscription and go to the console for a while (till Star Trek MMO shows up).
Might be time to throw the tarp over this forum, don't think it has a chance in Hell to revive at this point.