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U.S. government signs an agreement with ZTE to lift export ban
ZTE will once again be able to conduct business with American component vendors.
ZTE's woes in the U.S. are about to come to a close. The Chinese telecommunications giant has signed an agreement with the Department of Commerce that will lift the export ban — which will allow ZTE to do business with American suppliers like Qualcomm. ZTE was issued a denial order in April after it was revealed that the manufacturer violated sanctions against North Korea and Iran.
ZTE is now required to complete a $400 million escrow payment, following which the ban will be lifted:
Our statement on #ZTE and the escrow agreement: pic.twitter.com/w0Bbej1mAU— U.S. Commerce Dept. (@CommerceGov) July 11, 2018
The three-month saga is estimated to have cost ZTE upwards of $3 billion, according to Bloomberg. The company had to appoint a new chairman and replace its senior management, and while the export ban is set to be lifted, ZTE could face further penalties from the U.S. Senate.


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It's reaping cash and cleaning the environment
No one really likes to talk about rubbish, but here's some rubbish news from Kiribati the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) would like to share. Once a source of bad publicity and an eyesore to the beautiful Kiribati environment, discarded beer and soft drink cans, bottles and other solid waste problems are now being effectively addressed.
These 'rubbish' are being turned into a viable sustainable business venture that is cleaning the Kiribati environment while contributing to the economy.
The project that has contributed to this progress is called Kaoki Mange (translation: Return the Rubbish). The Kaoki Mange Waste Recycling Facility is an NGO/private sector-run operation set up by the Foundation of the Peoples of the South Pacific-Kiribati (FSPK) in 2002.
Working with the Kiribati government, and with the support of UNDP and about 10 other aid donors, the Kaoki Mange facility is close to achieving its goal-weaning off the waste recycling operation to a private company which will run it as a business and make money while ensuring the cans, batteries and other solid waste materials are recycled in a sustainable manner. Money will be made by keeping the environment clean.
While they started off with the help of donor funds, the Kaoki Mange facility is now able to live on its own off the money it raises from the collection and sale of cans, and actually make a profit at the same time.
This is how it works. In December 2004, the Kiribati government passed the Special Funds (Waste Materials Recovery) Act. The Act sets in place a special fund where deposits on cans, PET bottles, and batteries are put to entice their recovery for recycling.
When an importer brings beer cans from Australia (Kiribati imports about 5 million drink cans annually), they are required to pay a deposit of five cents for each can, which is transferred to the special fund set. The importer passes the cost to the consumer who pays the extra five cents when they buy their can of drink. However, if consumers return their used can, they are paid four cents for each returned can. Getting four cents back off the five extra cents they pay is an incentive to consumers to return the can.
The cans and PET bottles are returned to the Kaoki Mange collection points around South Tarawa. Kaoki Mange pays the collectors (which includes almost everyone from six year-old school children to 60-year-old shopkeepers) the four cents for each returned can.
In turn, Kaoki Mange goes to the special fund and is paid five cents for each can they have recovered, and paid out four cents for.
In this way Kaoki Mange makes one cent from every can or PET bottle they recover. But more importantly they get to keep the cans and PET bottles, which they make money from by crushing and exporting back to where it came from, mainly Australia.
Thus the Kaoki Mange has two streams of income. The one cent they get for each returned item, plus the money made from exporting the crushed cans and plastic bottles.
Now here's one for maths lovers. For the crushed cans, Kaoki Mange makes A$1300 from each ton they fill (approximately 64,000 crushed cans make up a ton). One container export holds 10 tons of crushed cans. A container is usually filled every two months. Kaoki Mange collects between 50,000 to 120,000 cans a week. You do the maths on how much they are bound to make. But remember, we haven't even talked about the batteries or PET bottles yet.
So money is being made, but importantly, the discarded cans, once an eyesore and vexing problem, is no longer lying on Kiribati's beautiful beaches in their millions, which was the situation before Kaoki Mange was put in place.
In fact today, as mentioned by Ross Terubea, editor of the Te Uekera newspaper, the stories are about the fierce competition between can collectors, including school children, who raid the beaches before they go to school.
Waiting around in Kiribati for a cheaper plane ticket in 2002 set Alice Leney, a long-time environmental activist, on his three-year journey with Kaoki Mange.
The situation with cans and other solid waste rubbish had provided a lot of bad publicity for Kiribati in the past. But Leney looked at the rubbish and saw an opportunity.
Working with FSP Kiribati they decided to promote the concept 'Rubbish is a Resource' and try to put in place a system to make it that way.
"Right from the start, there was an emphasis on how one could put in place a self-sustaining business," says Leney, "otherwise no one's going to keep handing you money to collect and recycle rubbish."
"It was not just about changing attitudes, but putting in place a system that worked for the Kiribati environment in every sense."
Tenders were recently called for from the private sector for those wanting to take over the Kaoki Mange Materials Recovery Facility and pursue it as a viable and sustainable business.
Kaoki Mange representatives together with representatives from the Kiribati ministries of commerce, finance, environment and chamber of commerce are about to go over the tenders to chose who will take over the facility and run it as a private business.
The achievements of the solid waste management recycling project in Kiribati, and the successful way it has brought together an NGO, the government, aid donors, the people of Kiribati and the private sector, who are about to turn it into a sustainable profitable private business, is a model of partnership for sustainable development. It has encouraged the UNDP to look at ways to replicate the project in other Pacific countries with similar solid waste management issues.
Stanley Simpson is the Communications Associate with UNDP


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But Reason is always pure and chaste: and, as it resembles the sun, in making all things clear; it also resembles it, in its several positions. When it shines in full height, and directly ascendant over any subject, it leaves but little shadow: but, when descended and grown low, its oblique shining renders the shadow larger than the substance; and gives the deceived person [i.e., DRYDEN] a wrong measure of his own proportion.
Thus, begging the Reader's excuse, for this seeming impertinency; I submit what I have written to the liberty of his unconfined opinion: which is all the favour I ask of others, to afford me.
A Defence of An Essay of Dramatic Poesy.
Being an Answer to the Preface of The great Favourite or the Duke of LERMA.
[Prefaced to the Second Edition of The Indian Emperor. 1668.]
The former Edition of the Indian Emperor, being full of faults, which had escaped the printer; I have been willing to overlook this Second with more care: and, though I could not allow myself so much time as was necessary, yet, by that little I have done, the press is freed from some gross errors which it had to answer for before.
As for the more material faults of writing, which are properly mine; though I see many of them, I want leisure to amend them. 'Tis enough for those, who make one Poem the business of their lives, to leave that correct; yet, excepting VIRGIL, I never met with any which was so, in any language.
But while I was thus employed about this impression, there came to my hands, a new printed Play, called, The great Favourite, or the Duke of LERMA. The author of which, a noble and most ingenious Person, has done me the favour to make some observations and animadversions upon my Dramatic Essay.
I must confess he might have better consulted his reputation, than by matching himself with so weak an adversary. But if his honour be diminished in the choice of his antagonist, it is sufficiently recompensed in the election of his cause: which being the weaker, in all appearance (as combating the received opinions of the best Ancient and Modern authors), will add to his glory, if he overcome; and to the opinion of his generosity, if he be vanquished, since he engages at so great odds, and so (like a Cavalier) undertakes the protection of the weaker party.
I have only to fear, on my own behalf, that so good a cause as mine, may not suffer by my ill management or weak defence; yet I cannot, in honour, but take the glove, when 'tis offered me: though I am only a Champion, by succession; and, no more able to defend the right of ARISTOTLE and HORACE, than an infant DYMOCK, to maintain the title of a King.
For my own concernment in the controversy, it is so small, that I can easily be contented to be driven from a few Notions of Dramatic Poesy, especially by one who has the reputation of understanding all things [!]: and I might justly make that excuse for my yielding to him, which the Philosopher made to the Emperor, "Why should I offer to contend with him, who is Master of more than twenty Legions of Arts and Sciences!" But I am forced to fight, and therefore it will be no shame to be overcome.


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Sunday night at Rupp Arena in Lexington (yes, the basketball place)
James Taylor was in concert to a full house.
Above Austin and Alexa joined the old folks (Glenn and me)
for dinner and a fantastic show.
We've seen J.T. in concert three times, and this was the best!
If you have an opportunity, go see James Taylor and His All Star Band
in the "Before This World Tour 2016" touring North America and Canada.


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I have now successfully completed my 50 day walking challenge where I aimed to walk at least 10,000 per day. There were only two days when I couldn't achieve this. I had factored those days in and had steps in the bank to cover the shortfall. The two days were when I was travelling down [...]
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A State-by-State look at Rangel's "Mother of All Tax Reforms" Bill
October 29, 2007
The Tax Foundation has released a new report estimating the change in tax burden by state for tax year 2008 from Charlie Rangel's new "Mother of All Tax Reforms" bill that was released last Thursday. The study looks only at the individual tax side, which includes repeal of the alternative minimum tax (AMT) and a new surtax on high-income earners, among other provisions. The story is that there is relatively little variation among the states with regard to Rangel's bill as most of the redistribution is merely super-rich to moderately rich (see below). Vermont, Ohio, and Wisconsin appear to be the biggest winners, while Connecticut, Nevada, and Florida appear to be the biggest losers.
To see the complete table, click here.
Tax Policy Center has released early numbers on the distributional effect (across income groups) of Rangel's bill. Of the $63 billion in net tax cuts for each of the income groups below $500,000, about 70 percent of the tax savings for those income groups flow to those tax units making between $100,000 – $500,000 in cash income (as defined by TPC). So basically Rangel is taxing the super-rich; and then of those who are then left, giving the bulk of the tax cuts to the richest tax units by repealing AMT. (Note: These numbers do not include the impact of the carried interest provision, which is also a tax increase that would hit very high income earners, albeit its justification is somewhat different than a mere surtax.)
If one defines middle class as the middle 20 percent of the income spectrum, this is a relatively small tax cut for them. The average tax unit in the middle 20 percent would save $71 in 2008 as a result of Rangel's bill. If one defines the middle class as the middle 80 percent, that average savings is $134.
Now fast forward to 2011 when the Bush tax cuts expire. Using TPC numbers, if the Bush tax cuts are allowed to expire, the average tax unit in the middle 20 percent would pay $7,286 in federal taxes. Under Rangel's plan, that tax unit in 2011 would pay $7,000. However, assume that the Bush tax cuts are extended without Rangel's plan. According to the most recent TPC estimate, the average tax unit in the middle 20 percent would then pay $6,506 in federal taxes. Therefore, the savings associated with the Bush tax cuts in 2011 relative to current law for the middle 20 percent of tax units are about three times as much as the savings they would receive from Rangel's bill. That's why the issue of the expiring tax cuts overshadows this relatively minor bill by Rangel.
Democrats like Rangel are inconsistent if they claim the Bush tax cuts did not help the middle, while claiming their even smaller tax cut for the middle was significant. If they want to criticize the Bush tax cuts, they should do so on the question of how extending the tax cut would be financed, not be engaging in rhetoric that may come back to haunt them.
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It's like I always say about curb finds... it's only embarrassing to take something off the curb for as long as it takes you to get it in your car and drive away. Then you get to keep it forever! :-)
All I did was paint it, and nail the seat down. then I started cutting up my Monet calendar and arranging the pieces into a collage. The seat is comprised of 4 different Monet masterpieces. When I got the pieces arranged just as I wanted them, I decoupaged them on. Mod Podge is a great way to do this, but it's not the only way and I've never actually owned "real" Mod Podge.
I'm really glad I put the piece at the top off-center. I think it gives it a nice unexpected twist.
I'm really pleased with the outcome and plan to do a piece of furniture with Van Gogh masterpieces next. Can anyone tell I'm into impressionism??? ;-)
Also, I linked up at Xazmin's Mod Podge Mania! :-)


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Drinkin' Buddy
Check the details on WatchAware
What is it about?
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- Monitors your blood alcohol levels, providing warnings when it's not safe to drive, as well as several other humorous advisories based on your consumption
- Keeps a running total of your bill, taxes, and tip
- Finds local bars
- Integrates with Facebook
- Can find local taxis when you have had too much to drink
- Gives information on your level of impairment in both fun and accurate ways
Have you ever had a big surprise when your bar tab arrived at the end of the evening? One of three things has happened:
You lost track of how many you ordered... have you had too many?
Your server/bartender made a mistake
Your server/bartender thinks you've had too many, and won't notice a few extra drinks on your tab... they are ripping you off.
In the last two cases, are you going to argue with them? It's your word against theirs... and you've been drinking.
Drinkin' Buddy solves all these problems.
Simply enter your sex and weight, the price of your drink, and tap the drink photo when you order. The app automatically keeps track of your running total, as well as calculating tax and tip total based on your input.
Not only this, but Drinkin' Buddy keeps track of your blood alcohol level*, warns you when you've had too much, and provides info on your condition based on that level.
Every time you order a new beverage, you tap the drink icon in front of the server/bartender and if they are curious, explain you are keeping track of your blood alcohol level. The number of drinks ordered is indicated in a very large font – they will know you are counting and so be more careful/less inclined to add extra drinks to your tab. You avoid the argument entirely.
You'll also know when it's really time to go home because you've either reached your budget, or your condition is less than optimal!
Other blood alcohol calculators require you to enter a bunch of information after the fact. The thing is, you've been drinking! Will you enter it correctly? Drinkin' Buddy employs a bright interface, easily used in darkened bars, and is so simple to use you won't make mistakes, as you account for drinks as you order them. At the end of the evening, simply tap the Stop Drinkin' button and it will account for your last drink consumed. Tap the info icon any time you want to update your stats and get some information about your present condition.
*Note: Blood alcohol level calculation is approximate and is subject to many individual factors. Do not drink and drive! This application uses standard drink units for its calculations.
AppAdvice does not own this application and only provides images and links contained in the iTunes Search API, to help our users find the best apps to download. If you are the developer of this app and would like your information removed, please send a request to [email protected] and your information will be removed.


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Oct 24, 2016 - RockWired Radio Profiles Interview w/ Lyle
We did an interview!! Check out - RockWired Radio Profiles Features an Exclusive Interview with Lyle Work of One Way Ride and Cuts From Their Debut LP "Put Me On".
Review by Brian Lush, RockWired
Oct 24, 2016 - Fate Builds Something Fresh
Fate seems to always play a big part in the development and career of a band. The twists and turns of real life all happen for a reason. Music has its way with fate. Our recent find One Way Ride has been on many journeys but it all seems to lead back to where they are today...
Review by Keith Pro, Indie Band Guru
Oct 20, 2016 - CrossRadar - Put Me On
Opening track 'Devil Eyes' is filled with smoky bravado – squealing bluesy guitars and sassy vocals that work together to create an exciting tone that could very easily inspire you to jump in the car and head off on some heady escapades. 'Lie To Me' holds on to the same burnt out guitar sound that is fuzzed out and overdriven, while 'Waiting' pulls things back a notch, with its lazy acoustic guitar that creates the sensation of being part of a friendly singalong...
Review by Chris Marsh, Crossradar
Oct 17, 2016 - Skopemag - Put Me On
Full of searing guitar licks and lyrics that pierce the soul, One Way Ride's "Put Me On" exemplifies rock n' roll's very best. Throughout their album they tap into a bluesy vein that too many bands have forgotten...
Review by Baech Sloth, Skopemag
Oct 13, 2016 - Review by NeuFutur
Devil Eyes is the first track from the new EP "Put Me On" by Colorado band One Way Ride. This type of blues-rock blends together hints of KONGOS and Alabama 3. The dynamic between the male and female vocal pushes each to a higher plateau, while the drums and guitars make for a dense instrumentation...
Review by James McQuiston, NeuFutur
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I'm a born and raised Oklahoma girl. What image does that bring to your mind? Do you see cows, tee pees, Russell Westbrook? I grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma a growing oil capital in the U.S. that is turning into Weird Austin's younger sibling. I'll give you a few tips on how to enjoy your time in Oklahoma's quirkiest city.
Eats first, I'm a hungry girl, check out BBD's, Brookside By Day, on Brookside, a street with many new shops and restaurants for all budgets. BBD's, Timmy's in East Tulsa, and Chimera in downtown are great breakfast places. For lunch, my favorite Mexican restaurant is El Rio Verde or if you like Indian food, my favorite restaurant in Tulsa is Desi Wok. For dinner try a boxty from Kilkenney's Irish Pub on Cherry Street or a $5 burger on Wednesday nights from Mcnellie's Pub in downtown. If you ever need a refreshment, stop in at Oklahoma's own Sonic or QT. Sonic drive-in has hundreds of slushie and milk shake options. QT is a gas station with $1-$2 large drinks. We know how to satisfy your thirst!
For fun times in the sun go to beautiful Woodward Park, bike along Arkansas River, or go hiking at Turkey Mountain. Center of the Universe in downtown near the Jazz Hall of Fame is a tradition for locals. The Philbrook Museum is an extensive art museum with permanent collection and contemporary exhibits. The museum is in a 1920s mansion with an extravagant public garden in the back. Also, nearby is Linneaus Teaching Gardens and the Tulsa Rose Gardens. Admission is free the second Saturday of every month. Gilcrease Museum, near downtown, has one of the largest American West art collections in the U.S. Admission to Gilcrease is free both the first Tuesday and 3rd Sunday of every month. You can also watch a show or special event in downtown Guthrie Green on a squishy patch of grass or an independent film at Circle Cinema. Downtown Tulsa is quickly growing, there are many new art museums, such as Living Arts, restaurants, bars and shops opening regularly. Shop local at Dwelling Spaces, a store with all Made in Oklahoma retail products.
For the evenings, downtown Tulsa is the place to be. Watch a baseball game at Drillers Stadium, watch a show at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center or the BOK center or get really cheap concert tickets for headlining bands at the Cain's Ballroom. Before or after the show you can enjoy a drink at the Soundpony or get some food at the many food trucks. There are many venues for watching live music or clubs for dancing. Oklahoma has wonderful sunsets, head up to the rooftop bar in the Mayo building and watch the sky explode with color.
Throughout the year Tulsa has special events such as Cry Baby Hill, a Tulsa Tough Bicycle Race, live music every Thursday night in the summer at Utica Square, Pride Parade, Boo Ha Ha Parade during Halloween, Rhema Christmas Lights and much more.


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MISSOULA, Mont.– Outdoor Writers Association of America is accepting applications for the 2012 John Madson Fellowship, available to current Active or Associate OWAA members.
Applications must be sent to the OWAA headquarters, postmarked no later than March 1, 2012.
Since its inception in 1994, the John Madson Fellowship has provided OWAA members with more than $10,000 in funding to continue their education in the outdoors communication field. It can provide funding for individuals to participate in OWAA programs, such as the annual conference or the Goldenrod Writing Workshop, as well as outside continuing education opportunities.
The Madson Fellowship can provide reimbursement toward tuition/registration and room and board costs for a workshop or conference of your choice. It can also be used to cover travel expenses. Last year, fellowships were awarded to members attending the Goldenrod Writing Workshop in Missoula, Mont.
The Fellowship is funded through the John Madson Fellowship Fund, an endowment that thrives primarily through OWAA member contributions and fundraising efforts. Its goal is to enhance professional communication skills for all of OWAA's members.
To apply, you must complete an application form, attach a cover letter explaining your needs and a proposal for continuing education, include an itemized budget of miscellaneous expenses, and include a sample of your work (published article or photos, tape of broadcast program, etc.).
For more information regarding the John Madson Fellowship, visit https://owaa.org/programs/scholarships-fellowships/madson-fellowship/.
OWAA is The Voice of the Outdoors®. The Outdoor Writers Association of America is the oldest and largest association of professional outdoor communicators in the United States. It was organized in 1927 by members of the Izaak Walton League of America and includes professional communicators dedicated to sharing the outdoor experience. OWAA's professionals include writers, photographers, outdoors radio- and television-show hosts, book authors, videographers, lecturers and artists. The association is headquartered in Missoula, Mont. For more information, contact Robin Giner, executive director, Outdoor Writers Association of America, 615 Oak St., Ste. 201, Missoula, Mont. 59801; 406-728-7434, firstname.lastname@example.com; https://www.owaa.org.


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Health Care Summit Will Probably Avoid Tax Talk
February 25, 2010
Three health care experts summarize the opposition to President Obama's plan and the best alternative in today's Wall Street Journal. They conclude:
Despite the claims of some partisans to the contrary, the president's plan is failing because it does not speak to the concerns of the majority of Americans. Instead of addressing the high and rising costs of care, it proposes mandates, invasive regulation, and unaffordable new entitlements. This will not bring health-care costs down-it will only make this problem worse.
Even these conservative experts spend little time on taxes, and neither do opposing liberal commentators (who sound a little panicky about the rumored White House Plan B, an appealingly incremental bill that would replace the massive overhaul if it fails again). President Obama and even Republican leaders will probably spend little of their TV summit time talking about the complex new taxes that the Obama plan includes. Howard Gleckman has a good post in the Christian Science Monitor. In short, they are:
- Hiking the Medicare payroll tax from 2.9% to 3.8% for single persons earning over $200,000 and couples earning over $250,000. For the first time, that taxed income won't just include wages but also rents, annuities, royalties, capital gains, interest and dividends.
- Imposing a tax on Cadillac health care plans. If a policy worth more than $10,200 were sold to an individual, a 40% tax would be due on every dollar over that amount. The tax threshold for family policies would be $27,500. To help congressmen vote for this tax, the president proposes that it not take effect until 2018 and indexes it for inflation plus one percent.
- a fee on branded prescription drug pharmaceutical companies in proportion to their federal sales
- an excise tax on medical devices
- an annual fee on health insurance companies
- an excise tax on indoor tanning services.
- Individuals under Obama's plan would be required to purchase coverage or face a fine of up to $695 or 2.5 percent of income starting in 2016, whichever is greater. Many would call this a fee instead of a tax.
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Oslo City Tour with Viking Ship & Open-Air Museum Experience
A perfect day tour for discovering the Norwegian capitals best sights both on foot and by bus.
We will start our day with an enjoyable panoramic drive to the charming Bygdøy peninsula. One of Norway's oldest cultural landscapes is rich in history and stunning nature. The area also boasts beautiful parks and forests and some of Oslo's most delightful natural seaside. Our tour at the Museum of Cultural History presents an exquisite collection of artifacts in a village of more than 150 real-life buildings relocated to tell the story of Norwegian inhabitants over the last 500 years.
Thereafter, our next visit will introduce us to the fascinating stories and legends of the fearless Vikings. Mythical ships, dating back an incredible one-thousand years are there to take you back in time to the treacherous seas of Viking Kings .
Once we have taken in the sights at Bygdøy, we will return towards the city center on a scenic drive complete with harbor front views by the City Hall. We will enjoy a lovely stroll down the main pedestrian street at Karl Johans Gate and take in the idyllic atmosphere of Oslo's historic town center. The Parliament building and National Theater decorate beautifully the way towards the Royal Palace situated on a rise, the Bellevue. The Royal Palace is one of the country's most important buildings, and a concrete symbol of the course of Norwegian history used as a residence since King Oscar I.
We will also reserve some free time for a coffee break with a spot of shopping before continuing with our afternoon walk in Vigeland Sculpture Park.
The impressive statue ensemble at Vigeland Sculpture Park is the lifework of one man casted into iron and carved into stone. The symbolic circle of life is the creative idea behind most of the works in the park with a spectacular Wheel of Life crowning the 850 m long pathway. In a sense, this stone garland perfectly sums up the dramatic theme of the entire park: a man's journey through life with happiness, grief, fantasy, hope and wishes of eternity accompanying along the way.
After a day filled with joy of new discoveries from ancient history to simple pleasures of expressive art, we are headed back to the harbor, where you can board your ship in comfort.
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Chelsea midfielder Kevin de Bruyne's nightmare start to the season has been accentuated by Borussia Dortmund's decision not to launch a loan bid for the Belgian international.
Despite being promised an influential role this season De Bruyne has rapidly fallen out of favour with Jose Mourinho, with the 22 year old forced to train with the club's Under-21 side after a poor performance against Swindon Town in last month's League Cup tie.
De Bruyne hasn't been involved in the Chelsea squad in any of the club's last three games, his latest omission coming in the 3-1 win over Norwich City, leading to suggestions the ex-Genk man may look for an exit route out of Stamford Bridge, on loan or permanently.
Werder Bremen have registered an interest in coming to De Bruyne' rescue if required, but Dortmund, who were linked with a move in the summer have ruled out following up their interest with a bid.
"We have signed great players over the summer. We have a squad we are very happy with," manager Jurgen Klopp told Deutsche Presseagentur.
"He (Kevin de Bruyne) is actually not one we are after. He is at Chelsea FC and given the size and quality of the Chelsea FC first-team squad it's quite usual he may sometimes miss out on one or two matches."
Klopp's denial follows De Bruyne's agent Patrick De Koster stating his client is unlikely to depart Chelsea this January, leaving the youngster with few options for the remainder of the season
"This summer we decided to stay with Chelsea, and we knew the competition would be hard and that Kevin had to fight," Patrick De Koster is quoted by Bild.
"He will continue fighting. I have no contact to other clubs. Even if we were in the transfer period, I would not have any contact."
De Bruyne was assured of a central role in the Chelsea team after 18 months out on loan at former club Genk and Bremen during the past two seasons.
However, despite starting two of Chelsea's first three league games against Hull City and Manchester United, De Bruyne has fallen rapidly out of favour, with Juan Mata - who himself has been ostracised from first team activities in the early weeks of the season - now seemingly back in first team contention.
But Mourinho's decision to send De Bruyne to train with the Under-21 side points to wider problems with the midfielder's form and swells uncertainty regarding his long-term future under the Portuguese manager's guidance.


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As a person that used to live on the streets and was a single mom working in a packinghouse to survive, it has been my saving grace to learn the "tool" of elegance. This is a tool to be used for greater self-esteem, better jobs and making friends. By visualizing Oprah Winfrey's elegance, adopting her smile and warmth in hard times, people treated me with more warmth in return.
Elegance is understated self-empowerment; adopt the approach, "less is more" and learn the following steps. Visualize all the qualities you admire in those with serene elegance. This can be an actor, writer, or friend that carries himself or herself with quiet self-confidence (think President Obama or Oprah Winfrey). Think of this person as your Self-Confidence Mentor. Download your mentor's positive qualities into your psyche. This is like downloading and listening to a favorite song – soon you can sing the melody and all the words. Many actors use this art to make a scene flawless. So can you!
Play this personality in your mind over and over again so that you know it by heart. Then use it as a tool for more self-confidence and people skills. Practice it during job interviews and social situations – soon it will become natural to you. Adopting elegance will make for better first appearances and open doors for success.
Like wearing tinted contact lenses to enhance your attractiveness, this is a strategy for enhancing your personality. But emulating your mentor's appearance is also part of adopting elegance. This is not the same as celebrity worship; this is borrowing the behavior of someone we admire, and acting it out for job interviews, dates or nerve wracking public appearances.
Whether rich or poor, dressing with elegance makes a good first appearance. Remember that elegance is about using the "less is more" approach for self-empowerment.
Now, more then ever, you need to be ahead in job interviews. This also means at the job itself, once you have it. You can do this! Adopt elegance for better job interviews, to help make friends with like-minded people as well as to gain serenity, self-confidence and make a good first impression.
Learning elegance is a great tool for opening doors to new and better life chapters. Like all skills, we learn through imitation. We have been doing it since babies. You can still be yourself – you are just summoning the elegance that is already inside you. Surround yourself with the spiritual essence of someone you admire and soon others will be emulating your elegance.


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I started this one by decorating the simple journal card with a banner at the top. I added some patterned paper, decorative tape, and border. Then I added the sentiment with stickers and embellished with some pretty pink epoxy dots and twine.
I matted it in black and added it to my chevron patterned card base. Those pink dots look like candy, don't they?
Here is my next one:
I used another journaling card as my focal point- maybe that's why these cards were so quick! :) I stamped the camera in pink and then splattered some gold mist over it. When it was dry, I added the chipboard and die-cut banners with a pretty brad to the top. I added the sentiment and twine to finish it off. Last, I matted it on my card base.
I've gotten so much use out of these letter stickers! Such a basic staple- I think I could use them on everything!
My next card also has some stamping on it:
I created my cardbase and covered the front with the pretty woodgrain patterned paper. I added a tag to the bottom and layered some of the Summer Stories stickers on the left. I added the decorative brads next and then the chipboard ticket. I stamped the flower with gold ink and let it dry. When it was done, I added my sentiment, a twine bow, and a little splatter of gold mist.
I love the clustered look I ended up with!
Here is my last card:
For this one, I started with my cardbase covered in the collage patterned paper. I added the banners and tag to the top. Next, I added my sentiment to the ticket and punched holes in both sides. I attached it to the card and tied the twine around it, ending in a bow.
I'm so happy with how these cards turned out! The glitter and gold adds a little drama while the color scheme feels light and airy. It is perfect for this time of year! :)
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Teresa Collins Designs:
Summer Stories 6x6 Designer Pad, Summer Stories Epoxy Dots, Summer Stories Decorative Brads, Summer Stories Die Cut Accessories, Summer Stories Chipboard Elements, Summer Stories Decorative Tape, Summer Stories Stamp set, Summer Stories Die-cut Borders, Summer Stories Decorative Buttons, Summer Stories Sticker Accessory Sheet, Summer Stories Cards paper, Summer Stories Dots paper
Ink, cardstock by Stampin' Up!; Mists by Pink Paislee, Twine by the Twinery, ink by Tsukineko
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Archive for July, 2011
Bullshit: perfect academic word for US debt, economic, war policies. Bullshitting psychopaths: US leadership.
bullshit" as saying whatever necessary to dictate an audience's interpretation of a subject. Bullshit is comprised of lies of omission and commission, of course, but shifts as needed to maintain the desired dictatorship
The American public struggles with political and US corporate media bullshit to discern fact from spin.
Leading US leadership areas of bullshitting the American public:
Congressional reports disclose that all "reasons" for war with Afghanistan and Iraq were known to be lies as they were told.
Orwellian unlawful wars, including using depleted uranium weapons to damn victims with continuous misery and death.
torture, extrajudicial assassinations (including against American citizens) and indefinite detentions.
destruction of the US Constitution into a form of government closest to fascism and nowhere near a constitutional republic.
literally throwing Americans onto the streets rather than take any of a dozen acts to allow them to stay in their homes.
intentional unemployment, crime, infrastructure decay, fear, anger, depression (both economic and psychological) rather than create money for full employment.
allowing 45,000 Americans to die every year from lack of health care, even though universal single-payer saves the nation $100-$300 billion every year.
The good news is that every step "leadership" takes down their path of deceit and destruction, they become easier to see for what they are.
We will win with critical mass of public recognition of what's right in front of everyone to see
Millions will live or die, billions will have a life worth living or misery, and trillions of dollars of power are directed at our collective choice.
Continue reading on Examiner.com Bullshit: the perfect academic word for US debt, economic, war policies – National Nonpartisan | Examiner.com
Lies, corruption, distortion. Congress has 8 % approval, and we're democratic? 911 Mother of all deceptions.
More like, we live in a corrupt two-party dictatorship controlled by the crime syndicate in Tel Aviv and the central bankers of the Fed (12 private banks).
"Our" media is controlled by six Zionists corporations, of which Rupert Murdoch is the most odious, that promote propaganda 24-7.
Murdoch's troubles are just starting, as these private corporations pushed the mother of all deceptions — 911.
The cover-up started 15 minutes after the attacks, with these "networks" proclaiming bin Laden and al-Qaida the culprits.
What these criminal entities don't control are the facts.
For example, WTC 7's free-fall into its own footprint in 6.7 seconds on September 11, 2001.
Or the nano-thermite found in the WTC dust.
Former Sen. Mike Gravel is spearheading a 911 Citizens Commission
(www.9-11cc.org ) to bypass the corruption in D.C. and "go at it" at the state level. Namely, in Oregon, Alaska and Massachusetts.
This last Decade of Deception has brought America to its knees; the most important issues in restoring the Republic are 911 Truth and ending the private FED.
Ben Newell
9-11cc.org: 911 Evidence points to urgent need for citizens grand jury investigation. Sen Mike Gravel.
an urgent need for a new grand jury investigation.
we need polygraph questioning of top reps as soon as possible
911Truth National Truth Commission.
Palusible scenarios, questions
1. Mr Bush(+ etc), are you aware that 911 is controlled demolition?
2. If so, when have you learned, and what was your reaction?
If not, here is a brochure, and come in the afternoon, see point 1. above
3. If so, exactly what part of 911 controlled demolition attacks you were aware of, exactly when, and by who you were told?
America, please realize you are not free until the next President comes from The 911Truth Movement.
No official elected functions for anybody involved in a cover up, knowingly or not.
In five or ten years robots will routinely be functioning in human environments
The age of smart robots is coming.. The age of hybrids is coming. .. The age of invisibility and immortality is coming around the corner …
Such a prospect leads to a cascade of questions. How much everyday human function do we want to outsource to machines?
Last year a New Jersey company introduced a talking, touch-sensitive robot "companion," raising the possibility of another kind of human disconnect.
Debt Crisis: one easy solution: cut $500 bill/year crazy war budget of $1 trillion. Invest in jobs creation.
country will still remain supremely well defended against ..whatever, …. militarily unopposed and unmatched.
its just people will have more money to spend on food, clothing, housing.
World combined spends 5 times less than USA on war making.
STOP US HELLSCARE medical megafruad
Debt Crisis 'Manufactured by House Republicans' attempting to advance their extremist agenda
gripping video exposed harsh economic truths and garnered an overwhelming amount of feedback
economic disaster prediction. Next Global financial Meltdown. Robert Wiedermer.
911 Wtc attacks controlled demolition evidence.
Boadie MacLeod likes your comment: "Jesus! .. the darkness of religious…"59 minutes ago
In case of forcible rape, it should be perhaps mandatory /woman can override/ that womans body gets cleaned, cleansed of criminals dna genetic information, so that she can have children later on .. You know, women are not slaves of males, violent or religious males, or of males stupidity. …. Would we ever want to continue criminal line of dna?
NO to forced pregnancy!
There is short period of time, when two cells connected by foolish mishap or error, can be disconnected, only to be reconnected later on.
The Mother Woman can make this decision, since she as Life Giver is the Gods Emissary. ..
For agnostics such as myself, woman can decide about her pregnancy.
now even though people evolved from animal kingdom, they are no more just one of them.
Humans acquired special traits distinguishing them from the rest of living creatures on earth. They know what is right and wrong, they have morals, conscience. ……
well so this physical act of two cells connecting to procreate, ought to, and must be, accompanied by a conscientious, free and responsible decision of both parent attesting their will to procreate. … merely physical act is not enough for humans …
so i said, "Life begins when mother wants it to begin."
Everything Is A Lie: The Deliberate Intent of Ruling War Elite To Deceive People Is At All Time High
From pollution to politics, the era of deception and duplicity has reached new heights and hijacked almost every form of media in the world. In the last frontiers for truth such as the internet, disinformation operations are in full swing to discredit and destroy any semblance of authentic and factual information available to the public.
How many more lies will people around the world accept as truth? Some say a global awakening is taking place, but at what cost? Will it take the destruction of most of the earth and its resources before people are enlightened?
Twenty-Five Rules of Disinformation
the H1N1 scandal reached its pinnacle in the fall of 2009 when the world united on the internet with a consensus and practical understanding of the World Health Organization's orchestratration to deceive the masses
After hundreds of reports exposed the criminal activity by all levels of government, we left the same people in power to do it all over again.
Body Scanners
They've been approved all over the world and marketed as the next greatest airport scanning technology.
The U.S., U.K., Russia, Australia, Europe and Canada have all installed airport body scanners which have potentially devastating health effects.
Evidence suggests that although the forces generated are tiny, resonant effects allow THz waves to unzip double-stranded DNA, creating bubbles in the double strand that could significantly interfere with processes such as gene expression and DNA replication.
White House ignored all the scientific evidence presented which suggested negative health effects. Politicians and regulatory agencies then covered up the bad publicity on naked body scanners and focused on the presumed benefits under the guise of public safety.
BP Oil Disaster
When news unfolded about the April 20, 2010 BP oil disaster, it went from bad to worse. Instead of immediately mobilizing for action in the face of a massive public health threat, the response was to cover-up, deny and respond with ignorance
Japan radiation leak 3-11-11 gov lies and coverup: more danger than we were told. Jap gov killing its own people.
nothing new: government coverup: "Japanese authorities this week released information that paints a "more worrisome picture" of the ongoing nuclear crisis than the central government has previously admitted"
Agriculture Ministry announced that at least 2,900 cattle ate rice straw contaminated with radioactive isotopes above legal limits, leaving thousands of consumers across Japan wondering whether they have ingested cancer-causing particles
authorities posted online maps showing the fallout of radioactive cesium and iodine from a "nuclear cloud" that floated over the greater Tokyo area, home to more than 40 million people, on March 15, 2011
The newly released information presents "a more troubling scenario" than originally described in March and April by government officials, who "tended to downplay or withhold bad news" to "calm a public" enduring food shortages and hundreds of aftershocks
Many longtime foreign residents are discussing among friends and on chat sites whether it is safe to remain in Japan.
"It's time for sensible foreigners living in Japan to consider moving elsewhere," said a commentator identified as "Chamade" on the chat site of Japan Today in Tokyo.
"This is only going to get worse, and we can bet there will be numerous other produce – fruit and vegetables – as well as seafoods and meats, that will be dangerous to consume. And announced after the fact."
video titled "Japanese government killing its own people in Fukushima" has attracted more than 100,000 hits since it was posted on YouTube
NISA posted 600 online maps showing how radiation spread in the first week after explosions began at reactors March 12,2011. The data are based on a system known as SPEEDI that measured the amount of radiation in the air every hour from 9 a.m. March 12 to midnight March 17.
state broadcaster NHK showed a simulation of a "nuclear cloud" on March 15 2011 blowing south from Fukushima and dropping cesium on the greater Tokyo area and even beyond the Mount Fuji volcano in Shizuoka province.
Japan's central government at that time denied the existence of such a cloud, and Tokyo's governor asked people to go back to work as normal, despite a mass exodus of foreigners that week after warnings from the U.S., French, German and other governments.
High levels of cesium also have been found in samples of milk, tea and seafood, as well as spinach, bamboo shoots and many other vegetables.
was earthquake caused by new weapon haarp? it is possible to set earthquakes remotely, but we dont know if that was done.
no evidence, some allegations on websites
im tellinyu you iz demolition .. iz inside job
www.FireFightersFor911Truth.org … www.ae911truth.org … www.krunchd.com/911
>>>> I understand what the scientific facts are, I believe in facts and science, therefore I do understand that 911 WTC attacks are controlled demolition, therefore inside false flag operation pretext for wars.
OK Petr, I thought (foolishly…optimistically…naively….yeah I know guys you were laughing at me the whole time) that perhaps we could have a discussion and maybe, just maybe you would recognize the futility of your position. For every site you have listed, from your own little "investigate911blog" to all of the others, there are twice as many sites which explain (much more accurately and succinctly, using proper scientific method and input from actual experts in the related fields) how the events of 9/11 occurred and how every conspiracy claim is false. Just for kicks, why not take a look at just one: http://www.debunking911.com/in…
I thought I saw a glimmer of hope when you acknowledged another explanation for your "iron spherules". However that washed away when I read your blog.
Anyway, take care and keep an open mind, …… "but don't keep your mind so open that your brains fall out" (quoting Michael Shermer, Skeptic Magazine)
Mr Valley,
so they were laughing at you for having a discussion with opposing views? wow. how about that ……
why cant we have a discussion if you wanted it? you do have a written permission from DHS and TSA, right ??
you say i should "recognise the futility of my position" ?? see this is not about me, or about futility .. this is about 911 attacks, and about factuality, truth, about factual correctness ..
So this your post, is it an invitiation to debate? so in that case, are you going to address points i make when its my turn?
i know what government says 911 attacks are, and i know what debunking sites or nist say. i think its all deliberate propaganda lie and coverup of a big crime of 911 false flag inside operation. Per irrefutable scientific evidence, you see … http://www.ae911truth.org
* iron spherules .. i have full confidence in 911 truth experts investigating them, and stating they are proof that explosives melted iron during controlled demolition collapse.
Yourself too, Sir, have a good time :] … i am open minded, yes, and im well aware that debris falling out of budding american fascism could crush one's hopes for truth, for meaningful debate with firefightin guys! .. they laugh so much, right .. its almost asinine …
my brains would not "fall out" if i kept my mind too opened .. theyd levitate around, buoyed by the strenghs of my knowledge, my wisdom and my understanding …
see ya then around the net :]
and i want you to do one thing, if you would …. type up a post like this
" I am a proud American, Im not in fear of anything or anybody in this world, much less the Truth, and I will state this freely.
911 attacks are controlled demolition inside false flag operation." Per irrefutability of evidence.
would you now please print it out, spit on it, and stick it on the forehead of your captain commander ?? ….. and you know why? …
maybe his brains will lit up ! .. with the fire, with the beauty, with relieve and release of The Truth come out itself !! ..
should his brains fall out, then you'l take up his position. … shiits why wouldnt you
here is my big 911Truth blog:
and another great one
Now they shriek debt ceiling and push that as pretext to further looting, destroying social contract, people and industry of America.
US Congress split over debt issue –
What wars will elite mafia pick up to wage now?
What enemy to create?
Communism? Arab countries? Tertorism? America itself?
A variety of sources can produce EMFs, including power lines, computer monitors, microwave ovens and photocopying machines.
Common household sources of EMFs include microwave ovens, electric can openers, vacuum cleaners, hair dryers, electric fans, washing machines and dishwashers.
Fluorescent desk lamps, electric office equipment and electrically powered public transit systems also may emit EMFs.
The global controllers' suppression of making available any practical device has been 100% airtight, in spite of numerous attempts to break through.
Covert assassinations, threats, thefts, draconian laws prohibiting the patenting of such devices and lack of funding have all thwarted development.
This war perpetrated by elite corporations and the U.S. and other rich oligarchies against humanity and nature has only escalated over the past few years.
The unfolding of these crimes provides a stark contrast to how things could be in a better world.
We need nothing less than profound systemic change in our political, economic and social systems in order to have clean energy, and that must happen sooner than is comfortable for most of us.
But our discomfort and disease coming from an imperiled biosphere would be far worse.
We need a revolution, a peaceful transformation.
Its centerpiece should be a clean energy solution revolution that could restore sustainability and sensibility to the world.
remark: Ok, but a concept of vacuum zero point energy is rather radical. Cold fusion sounds more familiar.
We shall see that the pervasive use of carbon trading, biofuels, alternative hydrocarbons such as the tar sands of Alberta and oil shale of Utah, carbon sequestration at coal mines, the hydrogen economy, nuclear power, hybrid cars, air cars—even solar and wind–can only distract us from what we really need to do in the long run.
We shall see that these "solutions" are just smoke and mirrors in the well-publicized energy sideshow.
As journalist George Monbiot put it, the first way to keep from environmental and climate disaster would be to keep carbon (and uranium) in the ground. But then what?
My journalist-colleague Keith Lampe has well expressed a scenario for our future energy choices.
He suggests that existing "renewable" technologies such as solar and wind be implemented as first-generation energy, while we develop forthwith second-generation energy such as zero-point, cold fusion and advanced hydrogen technologies.
Both options, he feels, need equal time, whether it's in Congressional hearings or in public discourse.
Looked at in this light, we can evolve an energy policy that makes sense, and could give us a much better chance to reverse climate change before it's too late.
other resource, wind and solar:
If that area on picture, size of Austria, was covered in solar thermal power plants, it would produce enough electricity to meet WORLD demand … hard to believe, but that's what exactly it is.
Smaller red square area covered with soalr power plants would satisfy electricity needs of Europe, the smallest one would cover Germany's energy demand…
Grand brainwashing of oil coal atom military war standing industries. Trying to kill off to them disruptive element new technologies.
!! Every 40 minutes, enough solar energy hits the USA to cover its energy needs for 1 year !!
!! In 6 hours, deserts receive more solar energy than humankind consumes in 1 year !!
!! Windpower Could Provide 40 Times Earth's Power Needs !!
points were made that Hindus cremate their dead on banks or river Gangus, therefore bodies could have been cremated into disappearence by events of 911 attacks
but http://911investigate.blogspot.com/2011/05/renown-medical-examiner-expert-witness.html
that iron spherules were created by cutting action after the collpase or even during construction.
I did not have clear answer off hand for that.
Mr Valley, Il be replying to you in your text with >>>>> at left
Sir, your assertions are unfortunately mostly incorrect:.
>>>>> my assertions are scientific facts, made by science experts. They may not be politically or war propaganda correct, however thay are factually correct.
1. It was NOT sudden; the collapse of WTC1 and 2 were preceeded by the impact of widebodied jet aircraft that caused significant structural damage and ignited massives fires on multiple floors resulting in the weakening and eventual failure of the steel supports causing a progressive collapse.
>>>> it WAS sudden. from 0 to total collapse in about 11 sec, close to free fall speed, about 11 floors per second disappeared.
Building WTC 7 WAS NOT hit by any airplanes, yet it collapsed straight down, in its footprints, in 6.5 sec free fall uniform sudden onset.
If there was any weakening of a structure, we would see ununiform topple over of buildings, and not through path of greatest resistence – strainght donw, but sideways, and irregularly.
What we see is that thousands of bolts failed uniformely, in concert, as if "on command" … indeed.
2. It was not symmetric, however it was progressive.
>>>> it WAS symmetric, regular, ALL 3 buildings, on one day, collapsed straight down into their footprints ….. progressive? what d oyou mean? probalby the speed of free call, correct? or, close to free fall …
3. Yes, there was pulverization of components of the structure, as would be expected in this type of collapse.
>>>>> yes, pyroclastic cloud. impossible other than with explosives. type of collapse is master controlled demoliton.
4. What source are you using for this statement? What measuring tools were used? What benchmarks were used to determine the speed?
>>>>> sources, again, all science experts patriots : www.ae911truth.org .. www.stj911.org …list at www.krunchd.com/911 , and www.911investigate.blogspot.co… . another list at www.911UnitedWeInvestigate.blgospot.commeasuring tools? a stopwatch. benchmarks? seconds from the begining of fall.
5. The buildings DID NOT fall into their own footprint, as is evidenced by the destruction of and significant damage to, numerous other buildings in the WTC complex and beyond (ex. WTC 3, 4, 5, 6 etc… see the link for a full list http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F...
>>>> NO. buildings DID fall into their footprints. otherwise you'd see irregular topple over of intact buildings – that in case no explosives were used.
The damage to side buildings is from debris ejected from controlled demoliotion charges being exploded.
6. What is your source? What is your definition of "cremated"? If Hindus can cremate bodies on open wood fires beside the Ganges, why would it be impossible or unusual for bodies to have been similarly burned in the fires of WTC1 and 2?
>>>> http://911investigate.blogspot.com/2011/05/renown-medical-examiner-expert-wit…
This medical expert says temperature of fires must be higher than office or kerosene fires. Temperatures must be sustained.
As seen from western crematoriums chambers. I believe it is quite hard to entirely burn a human body.
7. This was a building collapse, not a volcano; "pyroclastic" is an incorrect term for the dust clouds, they would be more accurately described as turbidity flows I believe.
>>>> pyroclastic because of its fine structure and a flow movement
8. What is your source? Was the material definitively identified as "melted iron"? There were certainly fires smouldering for many weeks in the pile, as would be expected. I have personally witnessed a large pile of brush from a field clearing operation burn and smoulder for 2 solid weeks through various types of weather.
>>>> source: www.ae911truth.org
yes, iron spherules, you can see it on pictures.
you can see pictures of nanothermite high military explosive
What was smouledring for 3 months was a molten metal, red hot after 3 months. What would be the explanation other than high tech military incendiary explosive were presnt and used?
How would office fires or kerosene flare melt a metal??
9. What is your source? No report that I have seen indicated "explosives" were found. The chemical components of thermite were likely present as naturally occurring components of the structure and contents of the WTC buildings. Besides, thermite would have been a ridiculously inefficent tool to use for a controlled demo due to the quantity required and slow speed of reaction.
>>>> source: www.ae911truth.org for one, www.stj911.org, http://911research.wtc7.net
specifially info on explosives found ….
The material used is not naturally occuring, but new high tech secret nanothermite. Unexplodded it was found in the dust of WTC.
Can you somehow explain, or obfuscate that?
10. Iron spherules? Which means what? They easily could have been present from the welding and cutting operations that took place as the WTC was being constructed. They were certainly produced by the cutting operations during the rescue and recovery operations after the collapse.
>>>> iron spherules means that temperature were reach od melting iron, and that is NOT possible with office or kerosene fires.
them being from cutting operations? good point, im sure its addressed somewhere in the research.
Petr, why do your feel inclined to believe in a conspiracy in this instance? Have you read the articles you are commenting on? Do you realize that the vast majority of rational people would consider many of your statements to be highly implausible? Have you heard of Occams razor?
>>>> I understand what the scientific facts are, I believe in facts and science, therefore I do understand that 911 WTC attacks are controlled demolition, therefore inside false flag operation pretext for wars.
I have read the article we are commenting on.
Vast majority of rational people need to look at what rational, scientific facts and evidence are … They are, in this case, worked over by clever propaganda media.
No, I have not heard of Occams razor …
Il take a look. What is it, some movie? .., with a lot stars in it ??
Since NATO began bombing on March 19, daily attacks inflicted lawless collective punishment against millions in Gaddafi supported areas. Affected is their ability to obtain food, medicines, fuel and other basic supplies, exposing another lie about humanitarian intervention.
Among war crimes is is waging war on truth, Western managed news calling lawless imperial wars a liberating ones.
Constant bombing destroying the infrastructure of the country, similar to attack on Iraq and Afghanistan.
Criminal NATO, in fact, calls civilian targets legitimate ones, including one or more hospitals, a clinic, factories, warehouses, agricultural sites, schools, a university, one or more mosques, non-military related infrastructure, a food storage facility, and others.
Notably on July 23,2011 a Brega water pipe factory was struck, killing six guards.
It produces pipes for Libya's $30 billion Great Man-Made River system (GMMR), an ocean-sized aquifer beneath its sands, making the desert bloom for productive agriculture, and supplying water to Libya's people.
As a result of criminal western assault, civilian casualties in Libya mount, up to 1,200 or more killed and thousands wounded in pro-Gaddafi areas, many seriously as war rages.
In addition, unknown numbers of combatant casualties on both sides aren't known, nor is the civilian toll in rebel held areas.
information on numbers and types of bombs, as well as other munitions aren't given. Instead, misinformation claims a humanitarian mission protects civilians – by terrorizing, killing, and injuring them, solely for imperial aims. It's why all US-led wars are fought, never for liberating reasons
Libyan oil experts warned that fuel stocks could run out in two weeks." Public transportation costs have tripled. Food prices have also soared. Tripoli residents experience electricity cuts, and clean water supplies are endangered.
Before conflict erupted, Libyans had the region's highest standard of living and highest life expectancy in Africa because Gaddafi's oil wealth provided healthcare, education, housing assistance and other social benefits.
Imperial war, of course, changed things. Libyans now hang on to survive.
Only Russia now can stop fascist terrorist colonial world assault. If it wanted.
But why?
Or does it want to participate in new recolonization of world? Until maybe it realizes that it itself too is becoming a target of war assault occupation efforts.
jaxoons.com: Summary evidence. Video, posts. Great blog. 911 controlled demolition, Kennedys, ML King
Active Thermitic Material Discovered in Dust from the 9/11 World Trade Center Catastrophe
The Physics of Collapse
Wake up America. Or are you fuqtards demented ??
R. Gage, AE911Truth.org PressTV.com interview: 9/11 thermite evidence haunts US liars. 911 controlled demolition.
Press TV talks with Richard Gage, founder of Architects and Engineers for 9/11 truth who, backed by 1,500 architects and engineers, claims that NIST the official investigating committee has hidden much of the evidence and ignored first hand testimonials concerning building 7 in a deliberate action to support the official story by the US government.
The implosion and fall of building WTC 7 on September 11, 2001, the third building, not hit by an airplane and the presence of molten metal and thermite particles only made in military labs.
911 controlled demolition therefore inside false flag operation
Nearly 76,000 American veterans were homeless on a given night in 2009, the latest year for which reliable statistics are available.
300,000 of the U.S. military veterans coming back from Iraq and Afghanistan have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD.
An average of 18 veterans commit suicide every day and five of those are already getting treatment at the VA. Abclocal.go.com
facebook.com/the.dav – virtual march in Washington D.C., via Facebook, is set to begin on Wednesday 7-27-11, organized by veterans who are up-in-arms about possible compensation and benefits cuts.
please join and support.
911 is controlled demolition inside false flag operation
the unemployment rate among post 9/11 veterans was 15.2 percent in January 2011 and well above the 9.6 percent rate for non-veterans.
telomeres shortened by an average of 7.7% in people whose household income was below £25,000. For those on higher incomes, the shortening averaged 0.6%.
so, eat fruits and vegetables, regularly.
do not smoke.
increased longevity was not the only reason behind the rise.
She said: "More and more people are overweight or obese than they were in the past. We know that most people are not getting the recommended level of physical activity. And we know that lots of people exceed the recommended limits of alcohol consumption."
Bulging waistlines, heavier drinking and a drop in the amounts of exercise people take are thought to be important reasons for the rise.
However, the fact that people now live longer than they did is also a major factor, as bowel cancer tends to be a disease of old age.
We now tend to eat a little less less red or processed meat and a little more fruit and vegetables.
World Cancer Research Fund announced that no one should eat processed meat ever because of its incontrovertible link to colon cancer. Second, President Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron made sausage the centerpiece of their photo-op during the president's trip to the United Kingdom. The World Cancer Research Fund's new report, the most comprehensive ever conducted on colon cancer, confirmed that both red and processed meats play a significant role in the development of colorectal cancer. The authors found that 45 percent of all colorectal cancer cases could be prevented if we ate less meat and more fruits and vegetables and made other lifestyle changes. You can't begrudge heads of state a bit of choreographed symbolism (pour the Guinness now, please). But when obesity, heart disease, cancer and other food-related conditions are epidemics costing hundreds of billions of dollars and a great many lives, the.
Far from initiating a "humanitarian" intervention to protect civilians against Muammar Gaddafi's government, Washington backed the NATO intervention for one reason only—the installation of a regime that better serves the strategic interests of the US, as well as the operations of the giant oil and gas companies.
Libya doesn't want to steal oil from its people and give t to western corporations. So, bomb them.
The oil giants and the US government were alarmed by threats Gaddafi made, in a January 2009 video-conference to Georgetown University students, to nationalise the oil and gas industry.
Reasons for war, invasion and killing of president Quaddafi: oil
Gaddafi's policy forced oil and gas corporations to renegotiate their contracts under the latest iteration of Libya's Exploration and Productions Sharing Agreement (EPSA IV).
Between 2007 and 2008, major companies such as ExxonMobil, Petro-Canada, Repsol (Spain), Total (France), ENI (Italy), and Occidental (US) were compelled to sign new deals with the NOC—on significantly less favourable terms than they had previously enjoyed—and were collectively made to pay $5.4 billion in upfront "bonus" payments.
August 2009, US Senator John McCain led a high-profile bipartisan congressional delegation to meet with Gaddafi.
McCain characterised the "overall pace of the bilateral relationship as excellent". Senator Joe Lieberman said "we never would have guessed ten years ago that we would be sitting in Tripoli, being welcomed by a son of Muammar al-Qadhafi," before calling Libya an "important ally in the war on terrorism."
major "sedimentary basins with oil and gas resources had been discovered in Libya," with seismic data indicating "much more remained to be discovered across the country."
The scramble by dozens of international oil and gas companies to cash in on the lifting of sanctions, however, soon produced two major problems for the US government.
Firstly, in the words of a November 2007 cable, "Libyan resource nationalism"—policies designed to increase the Libyan government's "control over and share of revenue from hydrocarbon resources."
The cable ominously concludes that the US should demonstrate "the clear downsides" to the Libyan regime of such an approach.
second unwelcome consequence of the lifting of sanctions was that it enabled Libya to develop closer relations with US rivals, notably in Europe, China and Russia. A June 2008 cable describes a "recent surge of interest in Libya on the part of non-Western IOCs (particularly from India, Japan, Russia and China), who have won the bulk of concessions in the NOC's recent acreage bid rounds."
March 2009 cable describes how Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi witnessed the ratification of the Italy-Libya "friendship and cooperation" treaty, under which Italy was to pay $200 million per year for 25 years as compensation for "colonial wrong-doing," in exchange for guaranteeing "Italian companies preference for development projects."
An Italian official told the US embassy that the order of Italy's interests in Libya was "oil, oil, oil, and migration."
A May 2009 cable reports that Gaddafi told the Commander of US African Command General William Ward that "China would prevail" in Africa "because it does not interfere in internal affairs."
WikiLeaks cables further demonstrate that the Obama administration's bid to topple the Libyan government and its recognition of the unelected "rebel" regime in Benghazi have nothing whatever to do with "humanitarian" concerns.
country is trying to work out how the attack could have been prevented.
Norwegian authorities reportedly had Breivik on a "watch list" since March, after he purchased a large amount of chemicals from a Polish online store
The Daily Mail reports that Breivik's name was among 60 passed onto the Police Security Service (PST) by Norwegian Customs.
However, the PST didn't investigate further as Breivik could have been using the chemicals on his farm.
EU has decided to speed up legislation that would seek to restrict the sale of dangerous chemicals,
As the shock of the attack has given way to anger, Norway's response to the attack has come under scrutiny. It took almost an hour for a SWAT team to reach the island — so long that local campers began rescuing victims themselves (Reuters reports that one camper is thought to have rescued 50 people).
Police have defended their response time, blaming a shortage of suitable boats and helicopters.
of course interdiction is good. but it also is a little bit TOO LATE.
FIRST, and education, upbringing, so that these situations CANNOT HAPPEN at all.
Also, PREVENT the EXISTENCE of fascist violent war mayhem killer videogames, being sold as "entertainment", but really serving to currupt the world population, desensitize to violence and crime, realize profits on it.
Lead by example!!
WHY is Christian Nato bombing Libya? Mass killing in Iraq invasion occupation? 1.5 civilians dead. Afghanistan occupation? and more to come ??
I tell you why – because it can.
There is no more Soviet Union assuring Nato destruction if it commits war crimes, in a mutual destruction arrangement, so beneficial to world peace.
well Mr Dave, the irrefutable scientific evidence is ALL OVER THE INTERNET. Have you been where? Searching for it? Reading it? Evaluating it?
Well let me repeat the main lines of irrefutable scientific evidence, leaving aside the common sense notion that if you saw the video, it looks exactly like a controlled demolition, and that is mainly because it is a controlled demolition. Thinking anything else means assailing a common sense.
the official investigation is demonstrably and intentionally false or nonexistent.
ok. and add to each line – NOT possible other than controlled demolition of 3 steel skyscrapers.
1. Sudden onset …
2. Symmetric uniform collapse …
3. Midair pulverization …
4. Free fall speed …
5. Fall into its footprint, through the path of greatest resistance …
6. Victims cremated …
7. Pyroclastic fine dust …
8. Melted iron on the floor of WTC site, burning for months ….
9. Nanothermite explosive found in dust of WTC …
10. Iron spherules found in dust of WTC …
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>>>>>really? Where's your scientific evidence? I'm an engineer and the "official" investigation was correct.
>>>>>911 is controlled demolition therefore inside false flag operation. Per irrefutable scientific evidence, per common sense.
Sudden onset, symmetric free fall speed collapse midair pulverization.
Bodies cremated?? Buildings evaporated? Or they just walked away?
A passing jogger who went to her rescue also became trapped and a major rescue operation was launched by coastguards and firefighters.
9/11 was a FASLE FLAG/INSIDE JOB involving Israel; and traitors in the WH, parts of the CIA, FBI and the Pentagon.
It was designed to make Americans scream for Muslim blood, so we'd do Israel's dirty work, killing off their Muslim neighbors.
At the same time, those 'Too Big to Fail' Jewish run Wall Street banks used the 9/11 scare to rob Americans of TRILLIONS of DOLLARS of wealth.
WTFU America, before it's too late.
Indeed …a good question might be, who knew what, and when …..911Truth Controlled demolition is an exceedingly complex and serious issues.
Sooner or later, there will be school of thought as to : ok, it is make it and let it happen inside flase flag operation, but
1. it just cant be said or talked about
2. maybe its ok, especially now that it happened.
It all will transforms into political questions, political game – is a false flag operation good, adviceable, legal, necessary?? Especially one on American soil involving American civilian casualties?
Is the goal of 911 false flag good or worthy – to have a good pretext for wars to finish conquest of Iraq and start other invasions?
The position on 911Truth harshly categorizes all citizens of the world to several groups: ignorant, uneducated, criminal, fascist.
There is not anything not ugly about 911WTC Controlled Demolition attack on America.
A true attack on a nation, and on a world.
Again, what were perpetrators thinking? That this will not be uncovered? That it cant be even mentioned nomatter what it is?
That Americans are wholly brainwashed and owned, the way enthusiastic fanatic throngs welcomed Hitler before the start of wwii, with brains hermetically closed to any information not regarding "stars" or "crime", possibly ?
A polygraph questionning and investigation might shed some light on these questions.
Just, it might.
median wealth of white U.S. households in 2009 was $113,149, compared with $6,325 for Hispanics and $5,677 for blacks,
racial and ethnic impact of the US economic meltdown, which ravaged housing values and sent unemployment soaring.
corporate profits are rising. the higher a stock market, the worse people are off.
violent videogames he played to prepare for the crime are teaching young people to be desensitized to violence, to be hooligans, and that violence is just an entertainment.
viva corporate profits, viva Nato wars.
They will bomb Libya apart sooner than you know.


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I freaked out because Shu Uemura has the softest, pigmented eyeshadows out there. They're perfection in every sense of the word in terms of colors, their payoff, the sheen and luminosity. Most reformulations usually take a turn for the worse so I was worried that it would be a grim revamping.
So what's different?
Size and packaging: The eyeshadows are now just sold in pans if you choose, which I'm guessing is Loreal's attempt to make it more accessible price point wise. The old formula were in clear lucite casing, which I actually like a lot since it's functional. I hate having to fumble around which color is inside the case. The actual dimensions of the eyeshadows are the same width, but the new eyeshadows are like a millimeter or 2 shorter than their old pans.
Texture: they seem the same in terms of the soft buttery texture and color payoff. Thank the makeup heavens !! *bows*. They're soft, buttery and on the eyes they just look simply…awesome.
To all of you taupe lovers…PinkSith *cough* we all know the most coveted taupe is without a doubt is Shu ME 945. Why ? Because Shu knows beautiful colors, especially taupes. It's the unicorn pee of taupes…It's that taupe that brings you to your knees every time you see it. It's that love that makes your heart skip a beat each time you see it. Sadly I don't own this shade anymore as I gave it away many moons ago. so how is ME856?
Color: it's a slightly purple taupe. it's supposed to be the replacement for Shu ME850. I'm sorry, but ME856 not as silvery, nor does it have the high shine. ME856 is definitely a bit more purple than ME850. Similar, I guess, but definitely not the same. AT ALL. It's lighter and a bit more of a frost and warmer then P860. For all of you purple taupe lovers, ME856 is a must. definitely. It's brilliant color, but it's no replacement for ME850.
Size and Price: 1.4 grams or 0.049 oz, $15 for the refill ($8 more for a single eyeshadow holder)
Is it worth having?: yes, i think so…and i'm not really a taupe ho'.
picture time ;D
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bottom row (third from left) is Shu ME856 in the old school Shu eyeshadow palette
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Food always remains the prime expectation of a person, whether traveling or not but, with travel and trips, the expectation becomes indeed substantial as we have the opportunity of satiating ourselves with the varieties and the specialties available around us. But, living up to the expectation requires quite some preparations, for which you can follow the following suggestions and savor your best moments with the best food delicacies around you!
- The Lodging Staffs
As part of your travel plans if you have decided to rest in a hotel or a lodge then, the local staff members of the hotel could offer you some best suggestions regarding the favorite local restaurants and the food delicacies of the area that stems from their years of personal experiences and associations.
- The Local Crowd
The casual talks can sometimes earn you the best suggestions, which you can utilize for your search of the best restaurants near you and enjoy some hearty moments with some hearty meals!
- The Search Engines
Just the usual search for the best restaurants near you can lead you to some local food blogs that elaborately talk about the types of restaurants and their offerings, their reviews, prices and what not that can help you even decide the entire food planning for your entire stay! Also, the google reviews and suggestions can help you achieve the purpose reasonably, if not thoroughly satisfactory!
- The Social Media
You can search with the hashtag of the place in the prominent social mediaplatforms like the Facebook and the Instagram to figure out the favorite eat outs of the netizens. Likewise, you can check the Pinterest for the most pinned restaurant suggestions in the area of your choice and try out your luck by visiting one.
- The Food Websites
The smartphone of yours can certainly offer you some smart food suggestions when you connect to some smart food websites like the My fafo that offer brilliant suggestions regarding the famous restaurants near you, no matter wherever and whenever you travel!


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I am not sure how time flies by so quickly but somehow 712 days seems like they flew right by! It feels like just yesterday we got this snuggly, kissable little person and now he is in the arms of his Forever Family... enjoying a mommy, daddy and big sister!
When I try and articulate those first few weeks of "getting to know you" I remember most feeling grateful that this precious little moose had been rescued and feeling extremely humbled that God would bring him into our arms. Right after birth this precious bundle was tied in a plastic rubbish bag and abandoned in a local dumping area. Thankfully our good, good Father allowed his newborn voice to be heard and he was found before he was lost to the cold morning. I had the honor of naming him and gave him a name meaning "God has heard" -- beyond grateful that he had been heard!!
The lessons that each child's unique story and personality bring are as varied as the babies themselves. I think "S" taught me many things. As a newborn he brought the reminders of God's mercy; His willingness and ability to rescue and save. As a toddler he reminded me the importance of consistency and patience as he continually (and loudly) pushed against the boundaries set around him. He reminded me of a little moose... pushing again and again; just too see if his will and desire could change the boundary lines around him. Oh, how he reminded me of me!
During S's first year with us I spent time memorizing Psalm 16... my favorite bits reminding me:
The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup;
you hold my lot.
The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;
indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.
I bless the Lord who gives me counsel;
in the night also my heart instructs me.
I have set the Lord always before me;
because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.
Many a season I have found myself complaining about where God's boundary lines placed me but the truth reminds me (and most days I can see) that the lines have fallen for me in pleasant places. That my inheritance is beautiful and Christ is my portion. Our little moose sometimes forgot that the boundaries of napping and finishing his food were good lines that had actually be created for his overall growth, joy and success -- not to torture or tease him with what "could be" if things were different or if he could have his way. Out of love, it was our job to remind him of the boundaries and the freedom and joy that would become available to him each and every time he chose to listen and obey.
Some boundaries of my current call are uncomfortable and taxing but God has placed me in a community where we get to witness story after story of God's grace, mercy and beauty! Including 712 days with a Mister who's giggle would brighten the darkest day, a little parrot repeating words perfectly not having a clue what they meant. A little person who would call for kisses and once in your arms lean in for not one but twenty kisses at a time. We bore witness to many of his firsts... two Christmases, two birthdays, first steps, words, foods, temper tantrums and smiles. How lucky were we?!
And even with this precious placement there is joy and pain, growth and faith all being developed within the boundary lines of this little person's story. We joyfully experienced a gorgeous match with a family specifically handpicked and prepared for this little man and painfully had to walk 3 older boys waiting for their families through another goodbye. Our faith was bolstered after watching a new family born over a two-day placement after 712 days of waiting, wondering and hoping for God to make a way. And we ask God to help our unbelief as we trust and wait for families for all of our kiddos... even in the face of "impossible" challenges and ridiculously frustrating roadblocks.
I am a better Auntie because of this little man and even today sorting pictures for this blog I teared up missing his boisterous, joyful and loud presence in our home. I know that God rescued this little man for divine purpose and I hold in my heart hopeful expectation for the other side of eternity when I can see the whole of his life unfold for the glory of God and the good of his generation.
Thank you to all of you who have contributed to our little man's life! Without your prayers and love, financial support and provision I would not have been able to bear witness to this person's life. I am a better Auntie with you on my team... I love and thank God for each of you! Until next time!!!


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On Monday 16 October 2017 the Council adopted the EU Annual Report on Human Rights And Democracy in the World in 2016.
2016 was a challenging year for human rights and democracy, with a shrinking space for civil society and complex humanitarian and political crises emerging. In this context, the European Union showed leadership and remained strongly committed to promote and protect human rights and democracy across the world.
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December 1, 2014 to January 4, 2015
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