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An open air museum which is not just for museum lovers Mar 23, 2011
I honestly believe this one can be enjoyed by most people, even those who usually prefer to avoid museums. It is so versatile that the definition museum doesn't describe its richness:
It has an indoors exhibition which is interesting on its own; a journey in Norway's history throughout the years. It is quite noticeable that a lot of effort was put into it and a considerable thought on how to make it captivating.
There is a changing exhibition in the basement floor.
And the best part: the open air museum. It has structures from several periods. A stave church, old houses and an area with houses from each decade of the past century. Guided tours can be booked, for those wishing to enter the houses, they don't cost an additional fee and I highly recommend them!
There are several ponds in the museum's area and even just a walk around it is enjoyable.
One of my favorite part is the reconstructed old Lillehammer main street with shops which actually sell things. I especially like the old toy store.
There is an old post train you can enter as well.
One thing which is especially important to note is that some attractions, such as the shops, train and guided tours may vary in different seasons and during some things there are attractions which are closed altogether. I recommend checking in advance. Same thing goes for opening days and hours: If you make the trip to Lillehammer from another area you should verify in advance weather the museum is open on the day you plan on visiting it.
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Open-air Museum, Maihaugen, Lillehammer Aug 30, 2008
Maihaugen open-air museum tells the story of people in the Gudbrandsdalen Valley the last 300 years. Of life between the wars in the inland town of Lillehammer and of homes and domestic environments in the 20th century. The calm and spacious landscape of the museum provides insight and time for reflection.
It's a great opportunity to explore how people lived, how the arcitecture was and how the life has changed since the 1700's.
I had a blast walking around seeing the old buildings and how life used to be 300 years ago. This one farm was moved from Våga in Gudbrandsdalen Valley, and was buildt in 1732. It was placed in the exact same shape as it originally was. Amazing....
It's well worth a visit if you're in the Lillehammer area.
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The place to meet Norvegian history Jul 09, 2007
Maihaugen tells the history of how people have been living from the Middle Ages until today. The open air museum is devided into three parts, The Rural Collection, The Town, a typical inland town with a railwaystation (1900-1950), and The Residential Area with homes from the 1900s. For many turists this might be the closest they get to visiting a Norwegian home.
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Tuesday, 28 February 2012
More on Work (Or why humans absolutely suck)
I've come across a couple of other indications that work is, for most human beings, the prison they love. I'm still reading Francis Fukuyama's The End of History and The Last Man, a thumpingly good read, and came across an interesting side discussion. Fukuyama quotes a passage from Volume 3 of Marx's Capital where Marx speaks of 'the realm of freedom' where Man will finally be able to realise his true potential. This realm of freedom will only be reached, however, once the realm of necessity is reduced, or in other words the time necessarily spent in producing life's necessities is shortened. Marx states that 'The shortening of the working day is its [the realm of freedom's] basic prerequisite'. This, to me, sounds reasonable. Now Fukuyama also quotes Marx saying that in an ideal society one could "hunt in the morning, fish in the afternoon, rear cattle in the evening, criticize after dinner". Doesn't sound so bad to me, but tellingly enough in the footnotes Fukuyama states that "It is hard to believe that this famous vision from The German Ideology was meant seriously. Apart from the economic consequences of abolishing the division of labour, it is not clear that a life of such dilettantism could ever be satisfying" (My italics). Now, note the patronising tone of that remark. Acquiring the necessities of life in the morning and satisfying your basic needs so as to have the remainder of the day free is regarded as dilettantism! Apparently we should all be slaving our balls off 24/7 for....well, what exactly? I also feel obliged to point out the hypocrisy of Fukuyama's remark. Here is a well-remunerated academic, paid handsomely for writing, reading and talking about topics he finds fascinating, living in a world where 95% of wage-earners hate their jobs and he condemns Marx's vision as dilettantish! What a deluded hypocrite!
Something similar can be levelled against Noam Chomsky. Now I think Chomsky is a secular saint on account of his political writings and the world will be an even darker place than it already is when he passes on. Interestingly, though, Chomsky generally eschews discussing his vision of an ideal society. There is, however, one long and detailed interview with him from 1976 where he goes into detail concerning the Anarcho-Syndicate type of society he would favour. (Available at http://libcom.org/library/relevance-anarcho-syndicalism-noam-chomsky-interviewed-peter-jay) Thing is, when questioned about work and the fact that most people find it a drain and a crushing obligation, Chomsky becomes somewhat evasive. He states that "if it's [work] a task taken on just out of interest, fine, that can be done." Ummm, yeah, sure, but how much of what we call work is like that. The interviewer replies by saying that "I put it to you that there may be a danger that this view of things is a rather romantic delusion, entertained only by a small elite of people who happen, like professors, perhaps journalists, and so on, to be in the very privileged situation of being paid to do what anyway they like to do." Spot on, sir. It is precisely that elite who are having a fine time, and seem to be unaware of the privileged position they occupy. (For an in-depth critique of this interview, see Michael Albert's article athttp://www.zcommunications.org/querying-young-chomsky-by-michael-albert)
So it would seem that not only do the majority not seek to escape work, the privileged minority elite, who should really know better, seem to be under the impression that everyone else is engaged in the kind of enjoyable, rewarding occupations that they work in. What a mess.
In conclusion, apologies for the incoherence of and ranting and raving element in this entry. I'm pretty jaded these days, angry at all the bullshit I see around me 24/7, loathe being a human being and regret having been born. I'm sure you understand:-)
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I think I understand where you are coming from - have you ever read Andre Gorz? He was a French socialist who advocated and worked for the vision Marx expounded - a shorter and shorter working day. (He also committed suicide when his beloved wife died.)ReplyDelete
But I do wonder if Fukuyama is, at least partially, correct. Because, to me, the problem with humans is boredom - that even in what we might consider better circumstances - humans find life inherently unfulfilling. This is our perversity, our curse if you will. There may be peace, but only if we are still. But who wants to be still when it so clearly resembles death?
Forgive me - I should have said that Gorz and his wife committed double suicide together - although the reason was his wife's untreatable disease.ReplyDeleteReplies
Now that is love.Delete
Not the only expression of love under the circumstances, don't get me wrong. I don't think everyone dying of an illness should wish their spouse to go with them (I'm thinking it was more his idea than hers anyway) and not everyone whose beloved dies should immediately die.
But by 'god' it's an option!
- Anonymous28 February 2012 at 05:42
Karl, have you ever read John Zerzan? What do you think of his work, if so?ReplyDelete
Bruce, thanks for the heads up re.Andre Gorz! Hadn't heard of him. From what I've read after your tip-off he sounds very impressive. I read an interview re."Farewell to the Proletariat" (available through his wikipedia entry) and it chimed in a lot with my own impressions. The idea of a working class revolution and dictatorship has always struck me as somehow absurd, merely the swapping of one tyranny for another. And from what I've seen of the so-called "working class" I just can't see it happening. As per the post, most people just want a greater stake in the system, not another system altogether. And besides, what does "working-class" mean anymore? Anyone who labours is working class. As per Gortz and others, opting out seems the only way to cope.ReplyDelete
Anonymous: I've actually been planning on writing a post on John Zerzan for quite a while. I do admire him greatly and definitely think he's on to something. The idea of civilisation as a pathology has a lot to be said for it. For anyone looking for some of Zerzan's writings, one his books can be downloaded free at the following links:
Ultimately, if things keep going the way they are, the philosophy that underpins our society, namely that of Hobbes and Locke, will be replaced by that of Rousseau. Yup, Rousseau is going to be the philosopher of the future, another topic I must write about if I can find the energy.Replies
- Anonymous29 September 2012 at 00:50
"The idea of a working class revolution and dictatorship has always struck me as somehow absurd, merely the swapping of one tyranny for another."Delete
Exactly. I felt sick reading the following comment on halfsigma.com:
"If I didn't believe in God, I believe my purpose in life would either be reading Half Sigma and learning more about NAMs [Non-asian minority] and proles, or facilitating a proletarian revolution (assuming that it is a realistic goal in the medium and long-term)."
God, how deluded can one be?
Endlessly, as people have proven!Delete
Bruce, I forgot to address your point re.Fukuyama and boredom. I agree with you generally, but from my own experience, I'd rather be my own torturer and inflict my own chosen form of boredom on myself than have it inflicted by some arbitrary despot. Re.the shorter working day, the best job I ever had was a four-hour daily shift stacking books in a library. Dull, certainly, but left me free to think and allowed me half the day after to pursue my own ends.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous29 February 2012 at 04:18
"[...] this view of things is a rather romantic delusion, entertained only by a small elite of people who happen, like professors, perhaps journalists, and so on, to be in the very privileged situation of being paid to do what anyway they like to do."ReplyDelete
Well, what can I say? Right on. Fuck work, I just need money -- and a graceful exit, which I might be able to acquire with enough bucks, though I want it to be a basic right. I mean come on now people, no one signed up for this crap. This is a shithole, simple as that. I'm alive because some dumb, horny #$!* forced me into this hellhole and I'll die and be forgotten. And now I am supposed to marvel at this? To feel happy?
I've exhausted all my "coping strategies" and will likely end up on disability (several illnesses, especially but not limited to the mental realm). Do I feel ashamed? No. I did not ask for this crap, and given the facts of existence, I see no point in working my ass off only to survive for a kind of random period of time. Nature will kill me brutally in the end anyway. Fuck. I mean: F. U. C. K. It's just all so depressing. I see no point in it anymore. Sorry.Replies
Nothing to apologize for.Delete
I hope, also, that open, not-hiding-in-the-shadows access to graceful exits is legalized.
"I'm sure you understand:-)"ReplyDelete
Of course! Right on! Great piece!
To (last) Anonymous:
Feel welcome then, fellow sufferer.
Anonymous, hear hear and bravo to everything you say! "No one signed up for this crap" - words to remember whenever one feels guilty about how one's feeling, or worries about not fitting in with the "happy round" that all of the "sunshine people" are so caught up in. I also know what you mean re.coping strategies. It just gets harder and harder as you get older. And ending up on disability sounds like an excellent option as far as I can see; I know people who've gone that road and, to be frank, I envy them. Any way to cope with this fucking nightmare!ReplyDelete
Shadow, thanks as always, man. Hope things are tolerable with you....
- Anonymous29 February 2012 at 12:08
Thanks for the comments, Shadow and Karl.ReplyDelete
Good point regarding "sunshine people": in my opinion, evolution is not a nice story. It's pretty crude and pointless. Not really something you'd want teach to children about (at least if you're after a honest version, not some strange "story" of how humans -- THE species -- "finally" arrived and now wallow in their own awesomness: I mean really, please get real, some people actually believe this.)
So I think that the scientific facts about our existence are pretty grim and not very uplifting, but then add to this a society full of (mostly) loonies! It's depressing. Not that I'm one of the few "enlightened" ones, but I think I see a few things others don't. If at least most people were pessimists, life would be a bit more bearable. (Sometimes, you actually hear people saying that one shouldn't be such a pessimist. What hogwash! I wish they were!)
Sorry for commenting twice. I've lurked here for a while and am not a native speaker. Please pardon any mistakes.
(Yes, I've got low self-esteem, too. Life is mostly a struggle for me: art and "nature" can be pleasant and distracting, but mostly I find life, like Woody Allen, to be a pretty grim, brutal and nightmarish experience. I regret having been born. I don't hate my parents [who did a rather sloppy job], but I'm not grateful for their "gift" either. They forced it onto me, simple as that. It's depressing that people actually argue these fundamentals with Gary [inmendham].)
Anyway, thanks for this blog, it's one of the few places on the net I check regularly.Replies
"So I think that the scientific facts about our existence are pretty grim and not very uplifting, but then add to this a society full of (mostly) loonies!"Delete
Hear, hear!
We live among a species where -- to borrow from the "new atheists" of which I was an ardent, aggressive member until extremely recently -- most people have imaginary friends such as God or Jesus or any of thousands of other gods or spirits, or believe in astrology, or are caught up in the easily disproved (and equally easily disbelieved!) optimism bias, and so on, including hardly least, no coherent material basis for believing in the illusion of contra-causal free will.
But if we go, "Hang on a minute, here. I noticed that we all die and, in the meantime, it's bloody hard. It hurts. In fact, not only do we have tens upon tens of millions of trained humans whose job it is to use variously destructive weapons to kill and maim other humans, in any sizeable city on Earth, people get tortured in basements. And how many women and children are raped again? 30% of people get cancer? Did you say 30%!?! Diabetes, heart disease, schiozophrenia, malaria -- what are those? Oh, grieving? Estrangement? Hmm. There doesn't seem to be a lot of point to this; I don't want to play this game anymore," then you are crazy, and need medication for your mental illness!
The "mental illness" of seeing reality, and grasping its implications.
Even in the case of jobs that are reasonably pleasant, I think that just knowing we HAVE to work in order to earn a living makes it more painful. People who are independently wealthy sometimes still work, but they don't have to do any work they don't want to, and they can always take comfort in the knowledge that they don't need to work, and could quit at any time if they stopped liking it. I think work would also be less painful if we had a legal, comfortable, and effective method of suicide available. It would be much easier to get through life in general knowing we could always kill ourselves effectively in a non-painful way when we were ready.ReplyDeleteReplies
"I think work would also be less painful if we had a legal, comfortable, and effective method of suicide available. It would be much easier to get through life in general knowing we could always kill ourselves effectively in a non-painful way when we were ready."Delete
It sounds like you read Sister Y's illusion of control post, and either way, I agree entirely.
I have some personal experience showing that something like this is so too.
I think that just knowing we HAVE to work in order to earn a living makes it more painful.ReplyDelete
So true, Stacy. The other day my friend, an amateur astronomer, fell in a conversation with a professional astronomer. When my friend mentioned that astronomy is so thrilling and almost told the professional astronomer I'd love to be an astronomer instead, the professional astronomer said anything we 'dabble in' seems so much more interesting.
While I can still see that there are things I'd rather do for a living, I know I will find them less enjoyable when I actually do them for a living.
Indeed, wish we didn't have to spend SO MUCH time to just earn a decent living. I recently read http://fineillstartagoddamnblog.blogspot.com/2012/02/feminism-could-have-definitely-worked.html -- what a beautiful piece of work.
"hunt in the morning, fish in the afternoon, rear cattle in the evening, criticize after dinner"ReplyDelete
There's a sad irony, in that whenever "Modern Civilisation" comes accross those living such ideals, it eventually succombs to a rage to erase their modus vivendi: wildlife projects, forced assimilation and reforestation are things many "isolated" peoples have been fighting against for many decades up to a century (even within Europe itself, there's the example of the Saami). But "We" only do this because "THEY are the bane of sustainability" ...
Need to add though, that I don't idealise pre-industrial life as something worth living; but it does appear something less worth killing yourself as fast as possible in - if you've never inhaled the added aroma of the industrial tobacco, that would be.
This also makes me wonder how more depressing our standard of life (and how more the chase) will become, when there'll be an even more substantial upper-class with an internally more standardised higher level of prosperity, that becomes a large second norm to compare with. Of course, then we will just be another kind of bane to the 'good' life and with a "jealousy that can only be invalid", and so on and so on ...
Well, blah... just some thoughts that welled up.
Lo, all. Great blogpost. It's March.
Anonymous, thanks for your comment. Again, I can only express my absolute agreement with everything you say. I've often wondered how parents explain evolution to their kids: "By the way, Bobby, you're the just the random product of millions of years of the development of a blind bunch of chemistry. And you're mortal. And the world is full of apes who won't think twice about hurting you if you get in their way. And you'll lose us before you die. And you'll die yourself. Ain't it great!" Funnily enough, a kid of 12 told me the other day that he didn't believe in evolution and that it was obvious crap. Said God had made him. There ya go...ReplyDelete
And Anonymous, please, you can comment as often as you wish. And your English is flawless. I wouldn't have thought you weren't a non-native speaker if you hadn't told us.
Stacy, agreed. Once you HAVE to do anything, it becomes less attractive. Obligtion = bondage = mental strangulation.
Srikant, yeah, the amount of time needed is horrendous. As I'm continually saying, 4 hours a day is the max we should be obliged to slave for. Otherwise, there's no dignity.
Bazompora, spot on. I think there's a massive amount of resentment going on in modern civilisation. People cannot stand to see others successfully evading the shit they're in themselves and will generally try and drag them into it also. This is regularly cloaked under language like "the need to modernize", "the need to develop" etc.
"I don't idealise pre-industrial life as something worth living." Nor do I, although I will say that after spending most of my life in a city of 110,000 people with easy access to the countryside, and then moving a year ago to a metropolis of 11 million where there isn't a sign of a grassblade the quality of my life has significantly deteriorated. Most of what we call civilisation is superflous and is designed to engender new needs to keep the new sun-god, "the economy" sated. Fuck that shit, I say.
And yes, the rich will get richer, and accept that as the norm, while the middle-class fume even more about being deprived of access to that "magic circle", and the poor will continue to slave for no real reason bar keeping the other two groups secure in their smug self-regard.
By the way, Inmendham's latest two videos entitled 'WarblesOnALot' are well worth watching as a classic restatement of AN principles and are a fine demolition job of yet another life-lover offended by having his complacencies challenged.
Funnily enough, a kid of 12 told me the other day that he didn't believe in evolution and that it was obvious crap. Said God had made him. There ya go...ReplyDelete
Do twelve-year-olds know that their being born is a conscious decision made by their parents?
I really would like to know at what age kids understand that their birth was completely avoidable. I think this age is monitored very carefully in every societies to achieve the levels of natalistic philosophy we see everywhere.
moving a year ago to a metropolis of 11 million where there isn't a sign of a grassblade
You should watch Wimbledon. =D
Work: As Chomsky said, if it's a job you're truly interested in, fine. To repeat your remarks, how much of it is like that?ReplyDelete
As I recall Todd (I believe it was who did) relayed to us about Benatar's remarks, at best, life is like a mediocre movie - not so horrid that you'd want to leave, but you certainly wouldn't recommend it for others who haven't seen the flick yet.
You're born, you grow and struggle, reach adulthood, then struggle some more - then die. So what?
I go on about this shit all the time... there is no rational reason for anyone in the modern world to work more than five hours a day. But we drive ourselves crazy trying to invent bullshit marketing jobs for ourselves, because we need to feel "useful" for 40 hours a week or else the old Protestant God will come and crush us for the sin of sloth. When EVERYTHING PEOPLE DO IS AT BEST USELESS ANYWAY.ReplyDelete
Filrabat, so what indeed? Alas, it's the futile pain and misery of it all that makes it significant, but not, unfortunately, significant in a good sense.ReplyDelete
Ann, great to see you drop by. I reckon we could get by even with four hours a day, although perhaps people's ridiculously inflated needs might mean it's five. I think you're on to something as well with the religious underpinnings of the work cult (Weber's work on the Protestant work ethic etc.) And yes, what we do is at best useless, and at worst HORRIBLY POINTLESS AND PAINFUL.
- Srikant3 March 2012 at 09:16
Ann, Karl,ReplyDelete
It's easy for First World folks to talk. =(
Four or five hours of work a day can't get pig shit in some countries.
In India and China, you know, if you've got some uncommon ability, maybe something like being able to touch the wrist with a fingernail from the same hand, chances are there'll still be at least a thousand from the country who can do that.
And India and China hold well over a third of the world's population.
That also means, if you do some magic and turned 99.99% of these countries antinatalist, you'll still have over 25 million people making (millions of) more babies.
Hell, we're screwed SO BADLY!
Hey, Srikant. I feel for you, man. Your comment reminds me how blase people in this part of the world are about rising population figures. People don't seem to register that more people = equals lower quality of life. No doubt their complacency will catch up with them one day, and in certain parts of Europe it probably already has. A friend of mine and I are always saying that Ireland's recent economic crash was probably the best thing that could have happened to the country, as it'll discourage immigration and may make the natives think carefully about reproducing.ReplyDelete
Srikant: Speak for yourself! I don't know where you live, but here in Chicago the "first world" labor force is so overabundant--not to mention the fact that we're competing with a steady flow of steadily breeding incoming third world labor--that I really don't feel I'm living in the first world any longer. Employers can pay people with two degrees and computer skills the minimum wage, and more and more employers are going off the books and paying sub-minimum wages in cash.ReplyDelete
(Sure, you see well-dressed people driving around in fancy cars, but you see that in India and China too.)ReplyDelete
@ Srikant again: Ah, I see, you live in India. Your post made me think you lived in some Scandinavian fairyland where a living minimum wage was still enforced. Hey, if schadenfraude makes you feel better, 5 hours of work won't get most people in the U.S. pig shit either these days. We're talking about the way a better world would run, not the one we're living in.ReplyDelete
(We can produce what we need to live with everyone working four or five hours a day, considering the technology we have--but NOT while labor is subject to the "free" market ["free" market being a darkly hilarious term, considering what percentage of the world's population is forced to sell its labor at the going price or starve... and yet the slaves keep making babies!])ReplyDelete
Anyone here familiar with The Abolition of Work by Bob Black? I came across that about five years ago, shortly after I got my first job[1]. I've only read it once but I remember it being an interesting read.ReplyDelete
The picture he paints is a little too rosy, but it fit me just fine back then when I didn't realize how seriously shitty everything really was. We can't create paradise on Earth, but I'm pretty sure we could get really close with the right mindset. And shitty jobs shouldn't be too hard to automate if we redesign our lives around automation a bit more. The Venus Project seems to be working in this direction.
Well, I'm hopeful. But it's mostly false hope.
[1] What?! That's only five years ago? Seems like an eternity!
In fact we can pretty much see the effects of the so called free market in todays world. Everywhere in the planet nowadays there is economical crisis.ReplyDelete
Tim, cheers for the Bob Black piece! It pretty much sums up everything I've been groping toward in my past few posts. I'll be using it in the next installment on the dreaded work topic. Cheers again.ReplyDelete
Ann, yeah "free market". Free in the same way rats in a cage are free to run around the cage. I've noticed that the strongest Libertarians (as in the asshole variety of Libertarianism) generally live behind state-run and state-protected institutions while urging the free-market on others, the hypocritical bastards.
Shadow, there's also an intellectual crisis, as in no one can think outside the box of mindless, endless and pointless production.
That Bob Black anti-work idea has been floating around for years n years... you'd think it would catch on but people are only virtuous slackers in their youth/dreams it seems...ReplyDelete
Sorry haven't been around in the last two or three days. I too did think for this thing while about the "free market" -- actually about how 'money' makes everything so different. I hope to post something on that some time ... Hell, I should post more actively on my blog ...
Let's see if I do something this weekend.
Work is useless to begin with and to tie one's living rights to it is diabolical.ReplyDelete
Work exists because of the slaughterhouse of life and the need/desire of humans. Remove the desire/need, no more work is needed.
All the action we did or will ever do includes some indirect manipulation of matter to yield some stupid result convenient for the capitalistic consumption culture of the world.
None of it matters and none of it carries any meaning. All work ever did was annoy and destroy people and whatever semblance of fun they thought they could extract from it.
Even if life was an utopia, if someone told me that I had to forcefully work to maintain it, I would rather remain in non-existence and never be born.
There is no rationale for why anyone should be born and then left to fend for themselves within a world they never agreed to and according to the rules they reject and think are moronic and serve no end.
The whole human enterprise is just a joke. If I was a putative intelligence in a different galaxy, I would just blast this planet to hell because it never did anything worthwhile but just attempted to fix problems (through work) that were never there until they came!Replies
Awesome comments here, and this is one such example.Delete
Fight on, brothers.
Thanks, Shadow!Delete
Yeah, it's insane, isn't it? Wake up, get dressed, go to place for 8 hours, toil, make inane conversation, go home, flop, sleep. Repeat ad mortem.
The three most depressing words in the world, heard in workplaces at 5.30: "See you tomorrow".
Yeah, I don't understand that. What are they so happy about that they all need to go back to work the next day? Look above you on the sky assholes and see how insignificant you are and how meaningless your goals are. You are worse than bugs who are carrying out the same survival function but at least they don't need to worry about abstract awareness of all that crap! No need to worry about all the shit that we worry about!Delete
Truly the most miserable sentience there could ever be. A total, complete failure.
Yeah, the animals have it easy (as long as they're not being hunted/tortured/eaten by humans).Delete
As for work, it's life in miniature: it's bad enough to have to do it, but to be expected to be enthusiastic about it also! No thanks!
- Anonymous13 June 2016 at 10:07
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Once scientists published that human DNA was 99% ape, and 1% alien, it all fell into place for me. Government whistle blowers have helped fill in the rest of mankinds story. The truth about human history expelled a lot of anexity, confusion and depression for me, which I hope it does for you.
It seems that long ago, a higher and much older form of intelligent being wanted to harvest our planet of it's natural resources at the time. They simply created a self reproducing biological slave species to assist them. By mixing 1 cup money and 1 pinch alien. Being wise, they wanted their creation to be self governing but not enough to ever seek them out and destry them. Instead, they intalled a perpupetually loop of self destruction. And once their task was completed, as a reward, they left their slave species to govern their world.
And that's where we come in. We are most likely the decendents of the original ruling class. Capable of seeing the hordes with compassion and knowing what is best for them and their survival. Yet completely powerless to do anything. The management of the slaves was our ancestors task. Yet our masters are long gone, and our purpose long over. The contract fulfilled.
Throughout history, all goverments are overthrown. And power currupts. It's the fail safe mechanisim to keep our species in a sate of rebellion that will always lead to self destruction. It was designed that way. So even if the best of us were in power, the end result will always be the same. It's a mathamatical equation.
Deep down you alredy know this and it gnaws away at any happiness you might feel at the moment. But like anything, it's all about how you choose to view it. We actually do have a few choices. A man with one leg can still find contentment once he accetps his limitations. But there is no natural law that says he has to. You can join the rebellion and die fighting if you want. Or you can live off the land in a remote location. You can commit suicide and fade to black. Or become a criminal master mind. That's the wonderful truth in all this. You are part of a dying slave race with no future and nothing you do matters. That is the truth treasure buried within it all. It's the reward our ancestors were given. Complete run of the grounds they harvested. Nothing you do matters so why not have a little fun in it all? Or not. You are free.


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ATLANTA — Bishop Agustin Roman, a slight man with a white crew cut, did what the paid negotiators couldn`t. There are those who want him to do it again.
He stood atop a pickup truck outside the Federal Detention Center in Oakdale, La., Sunday and spoke through the razor-wire fence to inmates who had ruled the prison for eight days.


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We've had a pretty mild winter this year but there is just something about spring that makes me giddy. The flowers blooming, the sun shining, and the warm weather. I even love the rain in the spring. yay!
OH, and the spring fashion. I've been lurking my favorite stores website, and they have such nice things. Can't wait to go Spring shopping. Soon my friend, soon!
Check it out..
Ninewest has some really nice shoes. My hubby and I, went Halfsy;s on a pair of shoes when we were dating...and when we got married, our dog decided he was going to use them as a chew toy. He was sent to time out. lol.
I'm a huge fan of high-heels, as you can see, and I love the little flowered clutch, its so cute. I think Ninewest shoes are actually worth the price, because compared to cheap shoes, they are actually comfortable. [I mean, my dog likes to eat these shoes... so they must be good]
|Love the dress.. and the skirt.. and everything.
|Don't you love these? So feminine and pretty!
So, thats what I've been up to. Just daydreaming of going shopping.
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You'll learn CPR/FPR, oxygen administration, AED and first aid. In as little as 34 hours, you'll be qualified to apply for a job as a fully certified Lifeguard.
Certifications earned include American Red Cross Lifeguard/Waterpark and First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.
Spring 2017 classes will be held at The Cove. Candidates must attend all classes. Cost is $95 per person. Email Mary Stryker with questions.
Any individual who successfully completes the course and seeks employment as a Lifeguard with the City of Sierra Vista is eligible for reimbursement of the cost of the course.
Participants must be 16 years of age or older. Must successfully pass a swim pretest in order to register for the Lifeguard class. To schedule a pretest, call (520) 417-4800.
In order to pass the swim test, applicants must be able to swim 300 yards of front crawl or breast stroke in correct form with endurance; swim to and retrieve a 10-pound weight from a depth of 8 feet of water, then return to the starting point on your back with the weight in one minute, 40 seconds, and be able to tread water for two minutes without using your arms.


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Oct 4 (Reuters) - World number two Andy Murray overwhelmed Italy's Andreas Seppi 6-2 7-5 and second seed Rafael Nadal crushed veteran Italian Paolo Lorenzi 6-1 6-1 to reach the China Open second round on Tuesday.
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Tennis fans can watch the Rafael Nadal vs. Novak Djokovic match live online and see the top two players in the world battle for the Italian Open title. Top seed Nadal defeated Andy Murray on Friday and then made easy work of Grigor ...
Oct 5 (Reuters) - World number two Andy Murray crushed Russia's Andrey Kuznetsov 6-2 6-1 and fifth seed David Ferrer overwhelmed Italian Fabio Fognini 6-3 6-4 to reach the China Open quarter-finals in Beijing on Wednesday.
NEW YORK, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Flummoxed and frustrated by wily veteran Paolo Lorenzi for two sets, second seed Andy Murray changed tactics and beat the 34-year-old Italian at his own game to advance to the U.S. Open fourth round on S...
Nadal beat Paolo Lorenzi 6-1, 6-1; Murray defeated Andreas Seppi 6-2, 7-5.
Oct 6 (Reuters) - Second seed Rafael Nadal survived a late fightback from Adrian Mannarino as he beat the French qualifier 6-1 7-6(6) on Thursday to reach the quarter-finals of the China Open during a rain-hit day in Beijing.


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Homemade Chili
Rebecca Hallstrom
I remember one particular time, when I was about 6 or 7 years old, we went to Meme & Gramp's house in Clayton (N.M.)and Meme was making this chili. After dishing it up, piping hot, she topped each bowl with a squirt of ketchup and a splash of white vinegar - a little bit of the "sweet & sour" effect. I still love to eat my chili this way.
- 2 lb
- ground chuck (or lean hamburger)
- 1 medium
- yellow onion
- 1 pkg
- taco seasoning mix
- 2 Tbsp
- chili powder
- 46 oz
- tomato juice
- 1 Tbsp
- salt
- 1 tsp
- pepper
- 1 Tbsp
- garlic powder
- 1/4 c
- sugar, optional
How to Make Homemade Chili
- 1Brown hamburger meat in a large pot, drain and return to pot.
- 2Dice onion and add to hamburger.
- 3Add taco seasoning, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper to meat/onion, and stir well, cooking the seasonings into the meat.
- 4After cooking for about 10 minutes, add tomato juice and sugar (optional).
- 5Lower heat and simmer (covered) for about 30-45 minutes. Remove cover and "bubble" another 15 minutes, to allow sauce to thicken a bit.
- 6Cool slightly before serving - top dish with a squirt of ketchup and a 1/2 tsp of white vinegar, for a very tasty "sweet and sour" effect.
About Homemade Chili
Course/Dish: Beef, Beef Soups, Chili
Regional Style: Mexican
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The Bob Newhart Show finale was honored by Craig Ferguson during his farewell to the The Late Late Show Friday.
In a surprise twist, Bob Newhart was revealed to be Secretariat the Pantomime Horse all these years as he got Friday's The Late Late Show finale under way in a Newhart-style ending.
As the 52-year-old host chatted with Geoff the robot, he wondered who it might be inside the horse costume.
"Lift up your head, let's see who you really are," he hollered to Secretariat, who was hanging out in his stall. As Secretariat complied and took off the head of the costume, it was revealed to be Newhart.
"What are you doing here?" Ferguson asked.
"Hey, guy, it's YOUR dream," replied the Newhart, referring to the classic final scene from his sitcom.
Ferguson woke up from his dream in bed beside Drew Carey, wondering if the past 10 years had been a dream all along, spoofing the sitcom's ending when Newhart woke up with Suzanne Pleshette beside him.
Before you say "later" to @CraigyFerg's Late Late Show, check out @kentucker's tribute: http://t.co/HrFdqdipw6 pic.twitter.com/AuzBwC0EyB
— Yahoo TV (@YahooTV) December 20, 2014
.@CraigyFerg #LateLateShow finale includes Newhart nod: http://t.co/v6C2Ic2Ddo pic.twitter.com/r1K93kPX9W
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) December 20, 2014
Ferguson's only guest for the evening was Tonight Show host Jay Leno.
"Just two guys with nothing to do," said Ferguson.
"They may take our talk shows," Leno added, "but they will never take our freedom!"
Did you watch @CraigyFerg sign off the #LateLateShow after 10 years? http://t.co/WdB8t0al3R pic.twitter.com/xHyqZB30Tw
— Variety (@Variety) December 21, 2014
Ferguson ended the show thanking his viewers.
"The people that made this show are you," he said. "You came to a show that was like, let's be honest, a bit of a fixer-upper, and it kind of stayed that way."
Craig Ferguson Wakes Up in Bed With Drew Carey on Final 'Late Late Show' (Video) http://t.co/v6C2Ic2Ddo pic.twitter.com/hamCeEpT2r
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) December 20, 2014
The Scottish-born host, who became an American a few years back, marveled at the impact the show has had on him.
"I think that what was more overwhelming, more than anything else in the experience of doing this show, was making a connection with a country, which I became a part of, which is astonishing to me," he said.
"Even in the course of this show, I became an American... officially, and particularly for my friends at the IRS, I am now a fully-fledged American. ... I wanted to do this show and now we've done this show, and if you will indulge me in whatever I am doing now and come to whatever I do next, I'd be very grateful, because my kids are still young."


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Mary II of England
Personality Number 8
Mary II of England is a female celebrity.
She was born on Sunday April 30th 1662, in Unknown.
Mary II of England appears strong and powerful. She has an impressive personality and can influence and even intimidate through sheer force. She has natural authority. Mary's competence and enthusiasm attract people with resources.
England radiates confidence. People defer to her because they sense her sureness and effectiveness. Mary II of England also exudes a kind of controlled benevolence. People sense that she is generous, once she is convinced of the worthiness of the cause.
It is important for Mary to dress well. England radiates a kind of raw power and able-ness, which needs to be refined and enhanced by her clothing. Mary II of England may even dress a bit flashy, but that will not harm her. Quality is among Mary's highest priorities, and should reflect in her clothing.
Although most eights have a strong constitution, they can be prone to indigestion, ulcers, and heart disease due to their reckless eating and drinking habits and their propensity to be workaholics.
Her Achilles heel is Mary's capacity for an egocentric attitude. The negative side of her personality can cause England to be ruthless, greedy, and intensely lonely.
Conversely, Mary II of England can be spontaneous and excited. She is essentially warm and jovial. In her heart of hearts, Mary wants everyone to be as excited and as happy as her. Those who are around England often sense this, and her coworkers and employees usually like her.
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    Wallace is a small town in the Northern Idaho panhandle. We are located on Interstate 90 approximately 14 miles from Montana and 61 miles from Washington. The last census had us at 960 people.ÂÂ
    Wallace is the Silver Capital of the World and the "Center of the Universe". Over one billion ounces of silver ore has been mined from this area known as the Silver Valley. Other minerals located here are lead, zinc and copper. Some of the local mines in operation are Lucky Friday, Galena, and Sunshine. The timber industry has always had a strong presence in our area.ÂÂ
     Many businesses are now turning their focus toward tourism. We have two world class bicycle trails, two mine tours, two winter skiing resorts, and 5 local museums. Check out the "Wallace" web site for more complete information.


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Beards, Flying Heads, and Toast!
A little beat-em-up game featuring Tom Fulp of Newgrounds! Fun and quite simple, this game had nice graphics and very funny animations. Too bad it had little else.
Pros: Fun, simple, addictive, hilarious
Cons: Not much stuff, short
Overall: This game is for a quick laugh...that rocks hard. 91%
Tuesday, 6 May 2008
Tom Fulp's Castle Crashers
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Microsoft announced plans to partner with Yahoo and AOL to create a premium content network.
Neal Mohan, vice president of display advertising at Google, believes his company is already there.
"We think that we think that we operate a very premium exchange. That's our advertisers and agencies tell us in terms of the inventory that's available on our platform," he said at Paid Content's advertising conference on Thursday.
"We have hundreds of the largest media brands in the world participating, not just in the US but globally. That business for us continues to grow. It's grown two or three times in the last few quarters in terms of the amount of inventory that's available on the platform thanks to the growth of many of our premium publishers."
Get the latest Google stock price here.


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Let me start by saying - this isn't really deathrock. Though certainly deathrock and trad-goth inspired. I try to keep my music out of one genre as much as possible. Some stuff might be too EBM for your tastes. Other stuff might be too experimental. Some of it may be your thing though =)
On with the post:
I am pleased to announce that my first album, ~Into The Sky~, is available to order!!
Each CD comes in a beautiful handmade fabric package, designed by myself and Janelle from Red Stripe Clothing~~
The cost is $20 AUD plus postage.
This first edition is limited to 50 hand-numbered copies!
Please send a message to firstname.lastname@example.com if you are interested in purchasing a copy. =(^__^)=
Click here to veiw a copy of the creative commons licence for this album
1. Prelude of the Sun ~Rising~
2. Nightmare
3. Dreams Through Fire
4. And Into Clouds
5. Close Moi Augen
6. C[to]D
7. Obstacle One - Conversation
8. le Blue et la Pluie
9. Sinking ~Falling~
10. The Very Last Time
11. Nothing (Instrumental version)
You can stream all the songs for free here
PS. There is now less than 10 copies left!!!
For more info on Noir du'Soleil (plus some free downloadable songs and remixes) please head here: Noir du'Soleil at Myspace


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The Sack Dress in Silk
Regular price $ 335.00
THE SACK DRESS in white silk
The AZMARA ASEFA signature will never disappoint. It can be worn a ba-zillion ways so you can change it up for any occasion. Like when you have to present the cure for whatever caused the world to end -or- if you're running from the escaped animals from the zoo. Literally, anything.
Content: 100% silk chiffon de chine
Garment Care: Hand wash when needed.
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When I decided to start a blog, I was motivated by the need for a creative outlet. I never imagined that anyone other than my friends and family would read it. Yet my career trajectory completely changed for the better when I starting blogging. Here's how blogging can land you a job!
This post originally appeared on Likeable Media's blog.
Here are six tips for how to build your personal brand through blogging.
1. Brainstorm.
Many people wait for the "perfect" topic or idea before they start a blog. Don't wait; get started. Here are three simple brainstorming exercises to help you out:
- Take out a piece of notebook paper and write down a list of things that you like to read, write, or talk about.
- Then write down the words that you would want people to use when they describe you. Use your blog and social media as an outlet for demonstrating the topics you are passionate about and the personal values you have prioritized.
- Now, write down a mission statement and tagline and start writing.
2. Be authentic.
Have you ever noticed that kids get really excited about almost anything they talk about? That's a good thing. It's so much more fun to talk to someone who is enthusiastic about a topic–it's contagious. It will be much more fun for your audience to read a blog post that you actually enjoyed writing. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross said: "We think sometimes we're only drawn to the good, but we're actually drawn to the authentic. We like people who are real more than those who hide their true selves under layers of artificial niceties." You aren't perfect and your blog doesn't have to be either; people will be drawn to your authenticity and passion.
3. Be unique.
Don't be afraid to branch out. I have grown so much both personally and professionally since starting my blog. I have had new experiences, developed new interests, and learned new skills which has consequently changed the content of my blog. You are multifaceted. Your blog will be more interesting and relevant if you share the many aspects that make you who you are.
4. Be social.
Social media has revolutionized mentoring by providing access to influential and inspiring people (See: LinkedIn Influencers). Join the conversation by sharing your work and promoting other people's work. Make a community for yourself by finding other bloggers you admire. For example, I use BlogLovin to "like" and share posts that I enjoy. Use social media to listen to what people are talking about, learn what they like, and adapt accordingly. When people tell me that they like my blog, I ask them what topic they like best and least, what they want to see more of, and if they have any ideas for what they'd like to see covered. The best part of this exercise is that every answer is different, and I learn more every time I ask.
5. Have fun.
Maintaining a blog takes work–but it won't feel like it if you love it. You should blog because it makes you happy–and you just might learn a lot about yourself in the process. I started a blog "for fun." Then blogging introduced me to a world I didn't even know existed; I learned that there are career paths dedicated to what I was doing "for fun," and now I have a job doing exactly what I love to do.
What are your tips for using social media and blogging to build a personal brand? Share in the comments!


text: "Volumes are down", so it's time for the "team" to make more sacrifices so we can achieve "our" productivity goals. I just heard about this, so expect your managers to tell you in the near future that your hours will be cut. Of course, neither your route or number of packages will be reduced. In other words, work harder for less, so management can make their bonuses. Same old crap. And what choice do we have but to accept it?


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The Oswego State softball team started off its season going 3-4 on their spring break trip, which took place in Clermont, Fla.
The Lakers are coming off of a loss in the last game of their Florida trip against Anderson University (from Indiana) and were set to kick off SUNYAC play against SUNY Potsdam (0-10) and SUNY Plattsburgh (2-10) in two doubleheaders scheduled for last Friday and Saturday, respectively.
This is where the weather of Oswego has come into play. The snow had not quite melted all the way yet, leading to the postponement of the two SUNYAC match-ups because of wet and muddy field conditions.
Head coach of the softball team Casey Price said the team is disappointed they weren't able play this past weekend, but that they wouldn't let the unexpected break slow them down.
"We continue to keep practicing as normal," Price said.
"We are definitely ready to play and have been working on the little things we saw in Florida that we needed to work on to help us improve."
Price also said that the team morale is sky-high, as is the chemistry among the players.
[su_quote cite="Head coach Casey Price"]We are definitely ready to play and have been working on the little things we saw in Florida that we needed to work on to help us improve.[/su_quote]
Price stated that the team captains have been hosting team dinners while looking ahead to playing a doubleheader on Wednesday against Cazenovia (1-7).
This date with the Wildcats of Cazenovia would have to wait as well, however, as the games were postponed two days in advance.
The Lakers have been at the mercy of the weather since their return from the Florida trip, with three straight home games postponed in advance due to poor weather conditions.
The games against Potsdam and Plattsburgh have since been rescheduled for April 20 at 1 p.m. and April 13 at noon, respectively.
Despite the delay between games, the team looks to build off of the leadership of senior outfielder Sammie Schroeter who is off to a hot start, posting a .474 batting average while starting all seven games for Oswego State. Schroeter also has seven runs scored and has driven in four runs.
Junior second baseman Jessie Terrano has also started off the season strong, boasting the second highest batting average on the team with a .563 clip.
Terrano has played in six games so far this season, and started in five. Along with Terrano's seven runs scored, she also leads the team in slugging percentage at .688.
Oswego State's next home game will be held against Wells College on Tuesday, barring anymore setbacks because of weather.


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Leah Binkovitz | @leahbink | July 14, 2016
Dallas is looking to follow Austin's recent example, as the city council there considers so-called "ban the box" legislation that could prohibit private employers from asking about an applicant's criminal background on job applications.
If Dallas enacts the policy, it would be the second city in Texas — and all of the South — to do so.
Earlier this year, Austin became the first city in Texas to "ban the box" for private employers. As a result, private businesses hiring new employees must delay questions about criminal convictions and background checks until a provisional job offer is on the table. The hope is that the reform will improve the ability of those with criminal pasts to land employment.
More than 100 cities and counties have enacted similar policies — largely for public employees but increasingly for private employers too — according to the National Employment Law Project, an advocacy group focused on workers issues. Nearly half the states have done the same.
But Texas — and most cities within it — are not among them. Advocates hope that may change.
In 2012, the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission approved new hiring guidelines that encouraged individual assessments of candidates before asking about past convictions, in part, to address the disparate impact that background checks had on black and Hispanic job applicants.
The those guidelines, however, weren't requirements. And they didn't overrule existing federal regulations that prevent people with certain convictions from working in specific occupations. They still allowed employers to make decisions based on criminal history, taking into account factors like gravity of the crime, the nature of the job and the length of time since the offense was committed.
Still, then-Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott sued the commission, arguing that the state had a right to enforce an absolute ban on hiring convicted felons for certain jobs and that the guidance presented a hardship. "Once again, the Obama Administration is overreaching its legal authority by trying to impose hiring rules on states that violate state sovereignty and – in this instance – endanger public safety," Abbott said in a 2013 statement.
Because the guidance wasn't legally binding in the first place, the case was eventually thrown out, and — buoyed by the commission's new guidelines — both "ban the box" and "fair change hiring" efforts continued to expand.
Ban the box refers to the question that appears on many job applications about the applicant's previous criminal history. Proponents would like the box removed from the application as a way of screening people out and argue that criminal background inquiries and checks can be done later in the process. Fair chance hiring is a broader movement aimed at not only delaying any criminal background inquiries until later in the interview process but also adopting the EEOC guidelines having to do with assessing an individual's criminal history and its relevance to the job.
Championed by council member Tiffinni Young, the initiative in Dallas is still taking shape. After a briefing in June, the city council seemed receptive to the idea, according to the Dallas Morning News.
"We talk about having access to economic opportunity — this is something that takes us a step higher and helps folks get on a level playing field," Young told the newspaper.
Dallas will look to Austin's ordinance as a model. But some Dallas city leaders are pushing a voluntary program instead.
Dallas County already approved revised hiring guidelines for its employees in 2015, when the county commissioners agreed to follow the federal guidance, delaying questions about criminal history, assessing the gravity and relevance of past offenses and allowing applicants to review and challenge background check information. But the county policies only applied to public workers, not the private sector, as the city hopes to achieve.
Austin leads the South
If the policies are enacted, Dallas would join only a handful of cities that prohibit private employers from asking about a candidate's criminal background on applications. Only 13 cities have that policy, including Seattle, Wash.; New York City; Washington, D.C. and San Francisco, according to the National Employment Law Project.
Austin became the first city in the South and the first Sun Belt city to extend its measure to private employers with 15 or more employees, following gan 8-2 city council vote in favor of the measure in March.
"Although I am formerly incarcerated, my offense was over eight years ago, and now my children, which are 12 and 6, are still suffering from the consequences of my actions," Isa Arizola-Uballe, an outreach and recruiting coordinator for Goodwill told the Austin city council, according to a transcript. "If you don't support fair chance, you're not only denying us employment and a better equal opportunity of jobs, but you're also denying our children a fair chance at a better future."
Social workers shared similar concerns about how a criminal past can affect one's ability to secure work. "I know personally and see in my work every day that parental incarceration has lifelong impacts that (are) associated with decreased physical and mental health over the course of a young person's lifetime," said Kandace Vallejo, director of Youth Rise Texas, a mentoring and community organizing group, in testimony to the council, according to a transcript. "(There are) problems in school, decreased earnings long-term, and this doesn't even begin to address the trauma and lack of having your caregiver and your ally in your home."
Still, some business owners resisted the Austin move, arguing that delayed background checks would draw out the time and expense of the hiring process — but wouldn't ultimately change its outcome.
Houston looks to job fairs
Similar legislation similar does not look to be on the table in Houston.
That's not to say the city doesn't address the issue. Then-mayor Annise Parker banned the box for city employees via an executive order during her tenure. And the city's health department offers a 12-week course for individuals who have been incarcerated, focusing on on computer training and resume development as well as life skills and peer support while offering case management.
Meanwhile, Houston city council member Dwight Boykins recently started a regular Second Chance Job Fair as part of an effort to find employment opportunities for people who have been previously incarcerated. That work overlaps with Mayor Sylvester Turner's own Turnaround Houston initiative.
But, said Janice Evans, Turner's communications director, expanding existing "ban the box" policies to private employers "is not on the radar at this time."
"The mayor is focused on solving the city's pension problems and other issues," she said. "I cannot say if it is something that he will be considering down the road."
Those background checks, however, keep many people from securing work, said Charles Rotramel, executive director of Houston reVision, which works with people who have been through the juvenile justice system. Though policies like Austin's that delay questions about criminal history don't guarantee employment, they give some people a better chance, he said.
"It's a beginning — and a healthy beginning," Rotramel said. "It communicates that we believe that your past does not dictate your future. And sure — there will be jobs that have to ultimately ask about that and ultimately rule folks out — but it's a good first step."


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Why Dowagiac ?
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#21 Feb 2, 2011
Davisoregon1 - Did your uncle happen to work for the telephone company at one time?
Sorry to what's his name that moved his business out of Dowagiac, but no cigar as I don't work for the city and not in a click - whatever that means. And my AEP bill has tripled from last year, so call me whatever you want, as I am only stating my truth. And not all businesses that have opened within the year have closed so not sure where that information is coming from. Guess it depends on the business & what they are trying to sell. If you don't have what the buyer wants then the business won't succeed.
#22 Feb 13, 2011
If you are looking to move to Dowagiac to volunteer for youth programs, good luck.
Our mayor Donald Lyons don't believe in any activities for youth, that is why Dowagiac has such a problem with youth crime.
The only things you can volunteer in Dowagiac for is our festivials, and you will only be allowed to do that if you make enough money. "Regular people are not allowed to help with anything.
If you make enough money and kiss our mayors butt you will be welcomed in Dowagiac. If not, move on to a community that has community pride.
Has any of your other communities posted your name account information and your payment history from your utilities on the city's webpage?
Dowagiac does, so if you want your privacy don't move here. If you want to view residents personal payment history go to www.cityofdowagiac.com .
Here is a few highlights of our fine town, so you know what you are getting into.
Our former city manger was arrested for attempting to have oral sex with a 14 year old.
Our funeral director had remains in his hime
Local doctor arrested for child pron.
Mayor accused of rigging a 3 million dollar car auction
Highest electric rate in the state.
City clerk leaves ballots in voting machine so election was unfair.
Mayor only hire out of the country workers at his business and don't even support residents that live in his city.
New city manager is paid more than the city manager of Lansing Michigan.
These are just a few. You wanted facts here they are.
So you see what you have heard or think about Dowagiac may not be true.
One word of advice, if you move here go as fast as you can and kiss our mayors butt and you may be welcomed here, if not you will become one of "us"
Bill may not have worded it well but he is right. The way the town is being run right now it does suck, but many of us are hoping for a fair election from our city clerk Jim Snow and have different council elected in November
#23 Feb 13, 2011
Penelope, are you serious? Businesses close in Dowagiac.
Goodwill couldn't even make it here in a town with a larger than average poverty level.
We have a second hand store here for childrens clothes and the only reason it is still open is because the city helps pay their bills just like Woodfire.
A business can't make it in Dowagiac because residents could care less about their own downtown because the businesses don't care about the residents. They only care about the summer crowd.
You are a city plant because no other business in Dowagiac would spout the propaganda you do.
If Dowagiac is doing so well why has most of the businesses dropped the membership at the chamber?
There are so few businesses in the chamber they may have to close.
Awaiting your answer and this time use your real name. Who Knew who you really are?
#24 Feb 13, 2011
You can be part of a problem or part of a solution. Sounds like you enjoy being part of the problem by stating things that are in the past. I also believe that if one is to be taken seriously, one should know the basics of English Grammar, something that is short supply when some people are voicing an opinion. SMC offers several English courses and how fortunate we, the citizens of Dowagiac are to have close access to the college. In regards to the people you have listed, other than the mayor, the rest were just everday citizens who chose to break the law. And the last time I checked, there is a presumption of innocence until proven guilty. We live in a land of freedom of choice. If you don't like where you live, move. I'm sure there is a community somewhere who would welcome a disgruntled individual with more complaints than solutions.
#25 Jul 31, 2011
I have spent some time in the Dowagiac area and have made some interesting observations. Most of the following are related to the real estate market as I was looking for investment property.
1. There are few "quality" homes in Dowagiac. There are lots of $10K-$50K shells but they are
good for poverty rentals only. New construction is
2. The listing prices are way out of line when compared to the areas south and west of Dowagiac. a house listed at $135K requires so much investment to bring it up to comfort and cleanliness that the final cost would be $180K-$200K. That money would buy more up front in
surrounding comunities without the added effort.
3. It appears every desirable building site in the county has a trailer or modular shack that results in a grossly over inflated price being asked.
4. The abundance of poverty rental properties in the city and surrounding country side results in
excessive prices being asked for clean, maintained
properties (supply and demand at work).
5. Well maintained and clean lake properties are
rare for less than $300K-$400K. The better properties are out of state owned.
The first look at Dowagiac from the outside gives
the viewer a favorable first impression. A deeper dive into the community's structure and economics indicates a community in serious decline. There are too many people with too little in Dowagiac which sets the stage for crime, a situation to avoid when looking for responsible investment.
Sorry Dowagiac, I could never recommend your city as a viable place for retirement. The original poster for "Why Dowagiac" can find much better
conditions 30 miles to the south.
#26 Aug 6, 2011
Dowagiac rocked back in the late 50"s
#27 Aug 3, 2013
Take it from someone who moved into Dowagiac, and was not born or raised here. Don't move here. Once you move here, you get stuck and it is hard to get out. The utilities are really high. I moved here into a two bedroom apartment and had a higher electric bill through Dowagiac Utilities then I have now through AEP in a three story two bedroom house just on the outskirts of town. not to mention, there is not a lot for anyone here.
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Everything works in this photo, Karl. So very well composed. The church is beautiful and those flowers are gorgeous a the mountain in the background frames it all perfectly!ReplyDelete
Lovely image of this lovely church. The tower is a great feature. Tom The Backroads TravellerReplyDelete
Wonderfully framed photo! I love those flowers leading the eye to the church.ReplyDelete
Schön frisch haben sie da gepflantzt!ReplyDelete
A perfect composition!ReplyDelete
Wonderful to see the color has returned.ReplyDelete
I really like the style of that church.ReplyDelete
Mi piacciono molto i luoghi che hai fotografato. Buona nuova settimana.ReplyDelete
This is a brilliant shot, Karl! Love it.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 12, 2015 at 10:00 PM
Frühling läßt sein blaues Band wieder flattern durch die Lüfte. E. MörikeReplyDelete
Paßt doch wunderbar zu diesem Foto , oder?
It is beautiful, Karl. Absolutely beautiful.ReplyDelete
Church and violets... looks beautiful.ReplyDelete
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