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Let me start by pointing out that I haven't really picked a "side" on the issue of LDS female ordination, and that's because I don't think it should be about picking sides. It should be about raising questions and cultivating healthy discussion. I said this before when I wrote about gay marriage, and I'll say it again: here we have a more complicated situation than many are willing to admit. Unfortunately, people like to stubbornly argue without recognizing the legitimacy of other people's opinions. This understandable human tendency becomes particularly ugly when it happens in the Church, I think, because isn't our job supposed to be to provide a place where people feel loving acceptance - not vitriolic name-calling?
This isn't about who's right and who's wrong; this isn't about sides. This isn't about feminism versus patriarchy, or progress versus tradition, or women versus men. This is about people - all on the same side - who are trying to understand and be understood. I think this is an important point before we have any discussions about Mormon issues of any kind: we're all on the same team. We're all trying to get closer to God and closer to each other (or, if you want to zoom out further to a non-religious or multi-religious perspective, we're all trying to get happiness and we're all trying to build a better world). The second we develop an "us against them" mentality, either to create sub-divisions within our culture or to separate our culture from the rest of the world, it is dangerous and exclusive and contrary to the teachings of Christ.
So, let's get down to the issue. Women and the Priesthood. Traditionally the LDS Church has ordained only men to the Priesthood (thus only men can be Bishops, Apostles, Prophets, etc). There are those in the Mormon Feminism movement who believe this patriarchal system is man-made, not divinely inspired; furthermore, they contend that this system is inherently sexist, as are the arguments most often used to defend it.
Let's take a look at one of the most prominent of those arguments:
"Men may have the Priesthood, but women can bear children. Priesthood therefore is to manhood as motherhood is to womanhood. So it's not unfair; it's just different."
This is a very problematic defense. It is too simplistic, and it implies that a man's role in child-rearing is less important than the mother's role. The truth is that men have just as much of a responsibility to be caregivers for their children as women do (that famous Proclamation signed by the First Presidency and Council of Twelve Apostles back in 1995 said "fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners." That's pretty clear, right?). So if men are expected to be good fathers just as actively as women are expected to be good mothers, then the male equivalent of motherhood is not Priesthood; it is FATHERhood. And the female equivalent of Priesthood therefore cannot be motherhood; what is it, then? PRIESTESShood? Perhaps so. (We'll talk more about Priestesshood in a few moments.)
I get the idea behind this defense, though. I really get it. I get that men and women are different and therefore it's logical to assume they'd have different roles which compliment each other (though of course this does not mean that one is more important than the other). Now, when I say that men and women have different roles, I don't mean to say that our current model works. I don't mean to say that the typical gender roles we assign to men and to women in our societal, political, and religious culture are perfect. In fact I think our typical gender roles are far from perfect, and need a heck of a lot of work. But that's okay; it's work worth doing and yet it's also work that will take time and is worth being patient for. Anyway all I'm trying to say when I concede that men and women "have different roles" is that gender roles are not arbitrary, and that in the Celestial order of things - which we certainly haven't yet attained - there will be gender roles. Because gender makes a difference. What that difference is, exactly, is our task to define. And again, I'm ready to admit we probably haven't defined that difference very well yet.
So, okay, back to that idea of the "Priestesshood." The problem here is that we don't know what it really means, nor do we know what powers/responsibilities it entails. There's a question mark in that part of the equation I think. And it's okay to have question marks! Remember, "we believe that God will yet reveal many great and important things," says Joseph.
Maybe we can understand this question mark ("Priestesshood?") a little better, though, if we examine the idea of "Priesthood" and what it means.
I like to look at it sort of like this:
The textbook definition for "Priesthood" that we are used to giving in Sunday School is "the power and authority to act/speak in God's name." That is a very vague description, and it has nothing to do with manhood or womanhood. It just has to do with God's name. Now, we know that Christ is God.* Therefore anyone who can pray in the name of Christ is using God's name. They are sanctioned to do so; in fact, they have been instructed to do so in the Sermon on the Mount. It is part of the order of prayer to use God's name, and God's instructions to us - ALL of us! - are to do so every time we pray. That which we are instructed to do, I'd imagine we are authorized to do. Therefore all men and women are authorized to speak in Christ's name - at least in the context of prayer. Does that mean everyone everywhere has Priesthood? Sort of.
Certainly my definition of Priesthood implies that we must describe someone's "having it" or "not having it" in degrees, much like we cannot say someone is "saved" or "not saved" without using degrees.
What I mean is, everyone is "saved" in some degree, or at least, saved from Death. But Joseph says to be fully saved is to be placed beyond the power of all your enemies - so in a sense, only the Celestially exalted are fully saved. I am drawing a parallel between this line of thinking and my definition of Priesthood: I believe everyone has Priesthood, in the sense that everyone is authorized to pray in Christ's name. Some people have even more Priesthood. Some of those people are women - we may recall that Joseph often allowed women to give blessings to the sick back in the days of the early Church.**
Here we run into our next roadblock. "This is all well and good," a feminist might say, "but what about the administrative Priesthood? A Bishop holds authority to preside over a meeting in the name of Christ and that is something that, according to our current practice, a woman will never be able to do (furthermore, a woman can never baptize or give the Gift of the Holy Ghost). Why the sexual segregation in that 'degree' of Priesthood if the ability to use Priesthood in other, 'lesser' degrees is so liberally distributed?"
This is a very good question. My first answer might be that our Church has plenty of powerful women, including Relief Society Presidents and Young Women Presidents, and they certainly have presiding authority and that is not nothing.
But I feel like that answer does not hold much water with most feminists (and it shouldn't! It's a weak answer!). After all, Relief Society Presidents report to the Bishop, but not vice versa. So is it accurate to say that an RSP is just as powerful/prestigious as a Bishop? Furthermore, is it compassionate to say "okay, not EXACTLY as powerful, but it's close enough?" That sort of dismissive attitude doesn't do anyone any favors. What you're basically saying is "you're right, you don't have as much power. But deal with it and stop complaining." (On the other hand: is this part of the discussion phrased in an inherently problematic way anyway? Why do we worry about "power" or "prestige?" Why don't we spend our efforts trying to lift where we stand instead of trying to aspire to "higher" callings? What did Paul say about the body of Christ, after all? Isn't every part just as "important" as the other?)
So my final answer is that I don't have an answer. But at least this unanswered question ("why don't women hold administrative Priesthood offices in the Church?") is a smaller and more specific question than that which most of the rest of us have to tackle (namely, "why don't women hold ANY Priesthood in the Church?"). With my somewhat revised interpretation of the word Priesthood, at least I can be empowered to say with some certainty that men and women have a lot in common: this perspective allows me to point out easily that both men and women offer prayers, bless their children, preside over their homes, minister to the sick, etc, with essentially the same authority (that is, using the same name and with the same authorization). The only degree of authority that remains inexplicably segregated is that of Church administration and the performances of ordinances.
And I don't have an answer to that. But that's okay. If I'm left with answerless questions, then feminism has done its job well. It's good to ask questions; it's good to be critical; it's good to wonder (ask, seek, and knock, right Jesus?). Recall what Joseph says in his Articles of Faith: God will reveal many things, and true Latter-Day Saints will believe those things when they come. So, who knows what's on the horizon. Perhaps some answers.***
But, again as Joseph taught us (when he was only fourteen!), we don't get any answers until we're willing to ask the right questions. This is why conversations like this (and prayerful study about them) is important for all of us.
* A theological clarification: what I mean when I say that "Christ is God" is not that Christ the Son and God the Father are one in the same. According to LDS teachings these beings are two separate personages, but one in purpose. So Christ is God in the sense that He also is Divine and is a member of what we call "the Godhead" (a system that closely resembles what many Christian philosophers would call social trinitarianism). Contrary to popular belief, this model of the Trinity does not disqualify us from being Christians. It just makes us different than many (but not all!) Christians in our ontological and metaphysical assumptions about God and His Son.
** It ought to be noted that this is no longer common practice, at least not in most LDS congregations.
*** An important side-note, I think, is that it's inappropriate to seek a specific kind of answer when we turn to God for answers. It's okay to want clarification. It's okay to want revelation. It's okay to have concerns and questions and even criticisms about how we're running God's church down here. It's okay to assume that we don't have everything perfect. However, it ISN'T okay to demand that God change something specific just the way we want it. Maybe the answer to our question is "no." Asking questions is a supremely important part of Mormonism, but so is having the humility to recognize that the answer may not be what we had anticipated.
Postscript: I have to note that this post leaves a lot of questions unanswered, and even unaddressed. There are other great posts on Mormon Feminism out there that cover a lot of ground on topics I barely touched (or didn't touch at all). I suggest this post on male privilege (I only agree with about two-thirds of it, but it's an important and well-articulated article), and this analysis of some risks involved in LDS feminist activism (I don't really agree with all of this one either, but it's a worthy counterpoint to some of the more aggressive feminist rhetoric out there). I also suggest this post about the parallels (and differences) between Civil Rights and Feminism in the context of Mormon activism. Last but not least, I strongly recommend a close reading of this article about Heavenly Mother, co-written by my favorite professor in my entire academic career, Dr. Paulsen.
There's a lot out there that's been said. And there's a lot more to say. But before we jump to conclusions, let's listen to every side. Let's respect every opinion. Let's avoid dismissing people (especially people we disagree with!) as "power-hungry feminazis" or "misogynistic mansplainers." That sort of language and that sort of tone doesn't help anyone. We're all on the same team.


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A few weeks ago while perusing eBay I came across an auction for a Viktoria Skivlana miniature, this was the first time that I'd seen the figure and the miniature had been bid up to £25.00 GBP It is a nice figure and I wanted one, but not enough to pay £25.00 GBP plus, so I did a quick google search for Viktoria Skivlana and in a few clicks I'd found this auction auction from a guy in France who is selling them for the manufacturer, so I bought one from him.Over the last few weeks I've seen a couple of other auctions for the Viktoria Skivlana miniature under various names and all have been bid up to around the £25.00 GBP mark. Then today I found this "buy it now" auction auction So if anyone wants to have the lovely Viktoria, I would recommend that they get her from France.
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Drinks served by the glass and at the bar only: water, fruit juices and sodas, hot drinks and cocktails with and without alcohol, wines and local and international spirits.
A selection of sweet and savoury snacks.
Situated in the Swiss Vaud Alps at an altitude of 1,300 m (4,265ft), this south-facing ski resort opens onto a magnificent panoramic horizon. Take advantage of skiing tuition for the whole family - children, teens and adults - with Alpine or crosscountry skiing lessons with top ski instructors, depending on age - not forgetting snowboarding, of course!
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A selection of sweet and savoury snacks.
Champagnes, VSOP and XO spirits, bottled and canned drinks are available from vending machines in some of our Resorts and/or at the Club Med® Boutique. Certain super-premium brands and bottled wines are also available à la carte in some of our restaurants and bars.
With majestic views of the Vaudoise Alps from the vibrant indoor space and outdoor terrace, time spent here during the day is a real morale booster. Sink into a comfy armchair come evening with a well-deserved apéritif after the challenge of the Alpine pistes.
Scaling the dizzyy heights of the Vaudoise mountains, the aptly named Bar d'Altitude in the Bouqetins restaurant is a great place for light lunch and drinks. With fabulous views over the slopes, it's the perfect way to break up an afternoon's skiing and recharge your batteries for the home run.
Each country has its own gastronomy, with sweet, savoury or spicy specialities. Discover a host of new flavours during your stay, and let your imagination lead the way, from breakfast through to dinner. Make the most of our Open Bar and Snacks formula.
Le Chamossaire has a magnificent dining room with a carved wooden ceiling and antique chandeliers, a generous and elegant source of light. Step back in time for breakfast, lunch and dinner, yet enjoy the best of contemporary cuisine from the international buffet.
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Le Bouquetin is a welcoming chalet-style restaurant for hungry skiers, but you can also get there by the mountain railway, which drops you just outside. Nestled in the heart of the Alps, enjoy good food with fabulous views. Open on certain days, check on site for details.
The Villars Palace is a 1920s building, its restaurant, lobby and theatre are listed buildings.
The hotel has a wide variety of rooms (215 in total), on six floors with lift. Some of the rooms are on the garden level.
A comfortable and elegant Club or Family Club Room, on all floors of the hotel.
You might want to opt for a south-facing room.
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Switzerland in brief
- Official name: Swiss or Helvetic Confederation, made up of 26 cantons
- Surface area: 41,285 sq km, including 1,289 sq km of lakes
- Capital: Berne
- Official languages: German, French, Italian and Romanche
- Currency: the Swiss Franc
Make the most of your stay at Villars sur Ollon to discover the natural beauty and fascinating culture of Switzerland.
In the heart of the Vaudoise Alps at 1,300 metres, the cosmopolitan resort of Villars sur Ollon has a magnificent view over the Dents du Midi and the Mont Blanc. The Club Med Resort is located:
- 15 km from Aigle, with its vines, its castle and railway station that gives access to the various Alpine resorts
- 20 minutes from the Col de Bretaye by the red train
- 15 km from the Bex salt mines, where you can see the various techniques used over the years, up to the present day
- leaving from Aigle, 45 minutes from the Diablerets and its Glacier, at 3,000 metres (the highest summit in the Vaudois Alps).
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Situated in the Swiss Vaud Alps at an altitude of 1,300 m (4,265ft), this south-facing ski resort opens onto a magnificent panoramic horizon. Take advantage of skiing tuition for the whole family - children, teens and adults - with Alpine or crosscountry skiing lessons with top ski instructors, depending on age - not forgetting snowboarding, of course!
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Opening hours that allow parents to make the most of their stay, and respect the children's desires and sleeping patterns
For information: the children's clubs are open all week, except Sunday.
(1)In France, G.O®s with a BAFA (State diploma for youth group leaders) or childcare qualification, depending on the age of the children; in other countries, an equivalent local diploma or relevant experience.
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Nappies and baby milk are not provided by Baby Club Med®.
Places are limited, so we advise you to book early!
From 8.30 am to 5 pm, 6 days a week
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Nappies and baby milk are not provided by Petit Club Med®.
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6 days out of 7
Until 7 years
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The Pyjamas Club® is a group babysitting service (no specific activities). It enables parents to leave their children with a team of experienced and qualified G.O®s in a dedicated area with all the necessary comforts (beds, couches, video area, etc).
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Until 23 months
Open 24 hours a day, it provides all the equipment necessary for preparing babies' meals: mixer, steriliser (provided only on request), microwave, fridge, bottle warmer (systematically provided in the room for G.Ms® who have reserved a Baby Club Med® or Club Med Baby Welcome® service) and additional products such as mineral water, fruit and long-life milk (baby formula milk not provided).
The playgrounds independent of the children's club facilities are open to children accompanied by their parents.
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Babies explore movement - crawling, climbing and sliding - on fun circuits created especially for them.
Activity run by G.O®s, open to children enrolled at Baby Club Med® and Petit Club Med® only.
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From 11 to 17 years
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Reservations on site only.
** For information:
The term "massage" implies a superficial manipulation of the face or body, solely for aesthetic purposes, sometimes to ensure optimal penetration of a cosmetic product, or for comfort. The massage referred to is an external massage of the skin, with no medical or therapeutic aim. It may be done manually or with mechanical aids, exclusively by qualified, trained professionals.
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1 "Hydratration Essentielle" Facial (50')
1 Global Relaxing Body Massage (50')
1 Back Massages (20')
Age : adults only
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1 Essential Facial (50')
1 Beautiful Hands Treatment (50')
1 Nail Polish Application (10')
1 Light Legs treatment (30')
Age : adults only
A customised sensory journey to satisfy men's specific needs for relaxation and efficiency.
5 treatments
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1 Massage (50')
1 "Opti-Male" Facial (50')
2 Back Massages (20')
Age : adults only
An ideal programme for recuperating after skiing.
3 treatments
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An ideal programme for recuperating after skiing.
2 treatments
2 Recuperation Massages by PAYOT (50'), ideal for short stays
Age : adults only
Enjoy your Spa in total freedom: 2 hours of treatment to be chosen from the PAYOT treatments proposed in this Spa:
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Must be booked with your holiday reservation.
Age : adults only
Enjoy your Spa in total freedom: 4 hours of treatment to be chosen from the PAYOT treatments proposed in this Spa:
1 Facial (50') of your choice, 2 Body treatments (50') or 2 Massages (50') of your choice and 90' of treatments to be composed as you wish
Must be booked with your holiday reservation.
Age : adults only
Enjoy your Spa in total freedom: 6 hours of treatment to be chosen from the PAYOT treatments proposed in this Spa:
1 Facial (60') of your choice, 1 Skin Scrub (30'), 2 Body treatments (60') or 2 Massages (60') of your choice and 180' of treatments to be composed as you wish
Must be booked with your holiday reservation.
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text: Bruce Held, NNSA Acting Administrator and Acting Undersecretary for Nuclear Security, spent time at Sandia National Laboratories yesterday and spoke with employees during a special all hands talk. Held discussed his plans as acting administrator. Prior to his time as director of DOE's Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, Held served as Chief of Counterintelligence at Sandia.


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Fran passed away peacefully with her family at her side January 28, 2013. Waiting for her with our Lord, her husband of 61 years Stanley who predeceased her in 2002, son Brian who left us way too early at the age of 21 in 1980, son Edward who passed away as a newborn. Born July 7, 1917 Fran lived on her own and enjoyed a wonderful life.
Surviving are son's, Richard from Gaylord his children, Kathy and Andrea, son, Jim and wife Fatma from Yuma AZ, their children, Sam and Leila , daughter, Ann Pohlman and husband Tom from Saginaw, their children Kris, Tom II and Matt, son, Mike and wife Julie of Bay City, their children, Jessica, Alex and Shayne. Also surviving are sixteen great grandchildren, a sister-in-law, Helen Cherry and many nieces and nephews.
The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. The celebrant will be Rev. Fr. George J. Serour with the private Rite of Committal in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. A Vigil for the Deceased will take place Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.Mrs. Cherry will be taken to the church to lie in state on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. and until the time of services. In lieu of flowers those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Fran's favorite charity, St. Jude's Children's Hospital.www.gephartfuneralhome.com


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Skip to comments.Whatever Happens this November Will Change our Nation.
Posted on 08/05/2012 3:14:09 PM PDT by DanMiller
Regardless of the electoral outcome, the possibility of civil unrest should not be discounted.
Our societal divide has become a widening and deepening chasm to the point that regardless of who wins the presidential election civil unrest seems increasingly likely.
I wrote here about the Civil War of 1861 - 65 and here about the constitutional implications and causes of that war. Should violence follow the November election, the conflagration and its context will be very different. It will have less to do with North versus South or with our few remaining States' rights. It may be influenced by the increasing misery brought on by persistent and worsening economic conditions and the tendency of governmental efforts "unexpectedly" to exacerbate rather than to ameliorate them.
There may be no discernible focus at all. Big riots can easily spring from circumstances ignited by minor displeasures, celebrations or for no apparent reason. "Flash robs" assemble to rob stores of luxury goods or just for the Hell of it. An unfortunate incident can be turned into a cause celebre by race or other agitators abetted by sensationalist media pleased to invent what they then report as facts. A White candidate defeating an incumbent Black President -- who has himself been historically effective in fomenting racial, economic and social hatred -- might easily be the catalyst for an already unstable chemical mixture to explode. If the race is too close to call on election day, the chances are probably greater. Conversely, a victory by President Obama could be transformed from a celebration into demands for revenge against perceived perpetrators of perceived past wrongs. In either event, individual and apparently unrelated mobs seem likely to expand, multiply and coalesce as focused leaders take charge and shape mob positions to suit their own ambitions. Violence and threats of more can be useful tools for shaping revolutions. They also provide great opportunities for attacks by terrorists and other external enemies to become quite troublesome. The ultimate consequences are now difficult to imagine; in three months it may be easier to figure out at least the direction(s) in which things are heading.
My guess is that in the event of a major coalescing conflagration the ultimate focus will be on the form the Dependency Plantation is to take as it evolves and expands before entering a death spiral, as it ultimately will: such a plantation can not remain viable indefinitely as fewer and fewer do the work and pay the taxes for the benefit of more and more.
I very much hope that we, as a nation, don't have to experience such turmoil. We may, and if we do it may become more bloody and deadly than during the earlier Civil War; our means of killing and maiming each other have improved greatly since then.
There seems to be official recognition that civil unrest is possible. There have been reports of substantial Federal purchases of riot gear to deal with civil unrest, possibly at the Republican and Democrat conventions and thereafter. Displeasure with our current economic travails coupled with hatred on all sides directed against those on other sides may well find outlets in violence.
The conditions are certainly ripe for civil unrest in this country. A multitude of recent polls and surveys have shown that Americans are angrier and more frustrated than ever. Sadly, we are taking a lot of that anger and frustration out on each other. America is more divided today than at any other time since the Civil War era. The left absolutely hates Mitt Romney the Republicans, and the right absolutely hates Barack Obama and the Democrats. If you doubt this, just surf political blogs for a few hours and read the comments that people leave. This country is a boiling cauldron of hatred and anger and all it is going to take is just the right spark to cause all of this hatred and anger to absolutely explode. This upcoming election season is likely to be one of the most heated and divisive election seasons in U.S. history, and if there is not a clear winner on election night there is the potential that chaos could be unleashed that would be far, far worse than anything we saw during the Bush/Gore debacle of 2000. (Emphasis in original.)Many such articles have appeared in the "right-wing-nut media," few in the "principled" media. I wonder why -- is it because there is nothing factual of significance behind the stories, or because there is? We should know after the election whether there's anything worthy of concern. If unpleasant events occur, the "principled" media are likely to report as they did when big White bully George Zimmerman killed sweet little Black child Trayvon Martin -- thereby making the situation far more volatile and dangerous.
In the meantime, this from the August 4th issue of Power Line:
What collection of WSC greatest hits would be complete without the passage from The Grand Alliance (volume 3 of his World War II memoirs) about the character of the United States:Silly peopleand there are many, not only in enemy countriesmight discount the force of the United States. Some said they were soft, others that they would never be united. They would fool around at a distance. They would never come to grips. They would never stand the blood-letting. Their democracy and system of recurrent elections would paralyze their war effort. They would be just a vague blur on the horizon to friend or foe. Now we should see the weakness of this numerous but remote, wealthy, and talkative people. But I had studied the American Civil War, fought out to the last desperate inch. American blood flowed in my veins. I thought of a remark which Edward Grey had made to me more than thirty years beforethat the United States is like a gigantic boiler. Once the fire is ignited under it there is no limit to the power it can generate.
The gentlemanly principles that many revered back in 1861 have vanished with few remaining vestiges.
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Here's a link.
Perhaps it may eventually be necessary to decide with whose principles one's own are the most closely aligned. For me, the necessity to make a choice under such circumstances will be painful and therefore difficult; should it have to be made, however, making it will be easy.
Here's a link. Wouldn't something like this be better?
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Having already begun my seventy-second year on Earth I probably won't see it. It would, however, be the high point of my life could I do so.
No change may even be more worser.
Won't change a thing except the speed at which we're headed to hell. If Obama wins, its full speed ahead; if its Romney, we apply some brakes. Turning around is going to take something else altogether, including the capacity to absorb a lot of pain.
Barry and the 'RATS have divided this country beyond repair. I agree that we'll probably see another civil war. It's going to get ugly. The communists want America and it's riches and Americans don't want to give them up. This has been the DemocRATS' plan all along. Electing Obama was one of the biggest mistakes that this country ever made and skin tone has NOTHING to do with it.
Good Lord NO!
Blogs suck, they are written by the lowest of society.
Never will you find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy.
Any smacktard homeless guy who can find a public library can write a blog.
Disliking the MSM is one thing, embracing blogs is another.
It's like disliking cold day-old beans. Yep, they're bad.
But that's no reason to prefer a dog-poop sandwich instead.
Whatever Happens this November Will Change our Nation.
***We suffered a death blow to the republic in 2008 when the SCOTUS refused to do their job and investigate the eligibility of the POTUS-elect per the 20th amendment. What we are witnessing is just the death throes of the republic.
It's like a potatoe worm that's been sliced in half. It keeps squirming and fighting, but it is already dead.
it will be this:
and whites caught in blue zones will suffer for it
And the dark side recognizes the possibility of insurrection. Those 455 million rounds of ammunition ordered by Homeland "Security," along with 30,000 drones soon to be in this country skies are not an accident. Hellfire missiles could eventually be raining down on American neighborhoods. It will be ugly and many will die.
If we could first know where we are and whither we are tending, we could better judge what to do and how to do it. We are now far into the fifth [decade] since a policy was initiated with the avowed object and confident promise of [tolerating Marxist-Alinsky] agitation. Under the operation of that policy, that agitation has not only not ceased but has constantly augmented [to where it is arguable "the Establishment."]. In my opinion, it will not cease until a crisis shall have been reached and passed. "A house divided against itself cannot stand." I believe this government cannot endure, permanently, half [Marxist-Alinsky campus radicals (psycho spoiled brats actually)] and half free. I do not expect the Union to be dissolved; I do not expect the house to fall; but I do expect it will cease to be divided. It will become all one thing, or all the other. Either the opponents of [statism] will arrest the further spread of it and place it where the public mind shall rest in the belief that it is in the course of ultimate extinction, or its advocates will push it forward till it shall become alike lawful in all the states, old as well as new, North as well as South.
Remember, blogs are the new form of journalism.
I have been predicting a second American revolution.
I am seriously considering going down to my father-in-law's home in Florida for the election. He and my brother-in-law have lots of guns and ammo. Seriously, our cities may not be safe.
Like it or not, the MSM as we know of is no more.
Talk radio and blogs are the way to go.
Look for more blue areas to go red or at least "purple".
In the same way that open sewers were the new form of plumbing.
Having a blog does not make you a journalist.
Pimping your crap on legitimate websites does not make you a journalist.
I'll say it again:
Disliking the MSM does not mean one must embrace putrid stolen garbage as an alternative.
Your opinion, not mine.
Deal with it.
Plus I would rather read what a blogger has to say than someone in the old MSM world who simply is touting the same old, same old smoke and mirrors.
That's odd, since you rip off their material and re-word it (badly)
and present it as "original" material. You're a thief, plain and simple.
Hell, you don't even steal the GOOD stuff.
You rip off an MSM story and flog-a-blog about it, tell me you don't.
Where is your research staff? Who do you have "in the field"?
Have you any assets that can be sued against should you "report" total crap?
Bloggers are nothing, any fool can "blog" any idiotic thing he wants with no repercussions.
Maybe Godzilla landed on Uranus! Blog about it, who's to stop you?
That's freedom. Freedom to be total fiction and opinion.
Have fun, write stuff, Just don't expect anyone to believe it.
And take care, Godzilla could really tear up Uranus.
An honest question — given the unreliability if not outright perfidy of the MSN (if they say "X" I assume "anti-X" is true as a default position), ditto the gubmint, and blogs often little more than personal observations or opinions thoughtful or crackpot (pretty much also a description of FR), from where do you gather information?
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Creative introduces enhanced DiVi CAM 428 Mini digital camcorder
4-megapixel CCD Delivers High Quality Video Recording, Photo-Taking Capabilities, Coupled With Voice Recording And MP3 Player Functions
Creative Technology Ltd., a worldwide leader in digital entertainment products, today introduced the Creative DiVi CAM 428, an affordable all-in-one mini digital camcorder featuring key functions demanded by most users, including video recorder, digital camera, voice recorder and MP3 player.
The 4-megapixel DiVi CAM 428 targets a relatively new market segment - consumers who have always wanted to own a decent video camera but are held back by the relatively high prices. This group includes image-conscious students, young executives and parents looking for a camcorder that is compact and stylish, and comes with user-friendly interface and intuitive controls. With a price that is only a fraction of regular video cameras, the DiVi CAM 428 presents an affordable option that fits the budget of most families looking to record good quality video and takes great pictures at the same time.
In addition, the smooth matte finishing coupled with the ergonomic design adds to the aesthetic component of the camera. Available in two stylish colors - Striking Silver and Intense Black - the DiVi CAM 428 is a little marvel that comes packed with a host of neat features, making it a perfect gadget to bring around for everyday use.
The main feature of the DiVi CAM 428 is its ability to record MPEG-4 movies in 640 x 480 (VGA) resolutions at a blazing 30 frames per second speed. The result is super smooth and fluid video quality. There is even an option to select the recorded format in AVI or ASF.
With a 4.0 Megapixel CCD (Charged Coupled Device) sensor, the DiVi CAM 428 can capture sharp images with vibrant colors, even under dimly-lit environments. Users can even opt to capture images at a whopping 8.0 megapixels using the in-cam interpolation.
Besides taking video and pictures, the DiVi CAM 428 posses other functions such as MP3 playing and voice recording, and even doubles up as a portable storage device. For voice recording, the built-in voice recording function records voice clips in WAV format. Whether it is a business meeting, lecture class or even a workshop seminar, users can be assured of getting high quality recordings with excellent audio clarity.
The DiVi CAM 428 is also equipped with an auto-focus lens that ensures the subject is in focus when recording a video or capturing an image.
Other specifications include: 4X Digital zoom that allows users to capture close-up details of objects that are far away; five different flash modes to suit different situations - Auto, Off, Red-Eye Reduction, Force and Slow-sync; Night Mode that will activate the noise-reduction mode essential for long exposure shots; and Macro Mode that allows users to take images at distances of 16 centimeters or less.
An interesting feature is the LCD display which has a flip-and-twist capability, allowing users to rotate it up to 270°. This provides users with the freedom to compose their video & photos from whatever angle. With the huge 2-inch size LTPS (Low Temperature Poly Silicon) LCD screen, users can preview and playback videos and photos more comfortably and with greater clarity.
The DiVi CAM 428 now comes with a high capacity (1000mAh) Lithium-ion rechargeable battery, which can lasts for hours of video or hundreds of photos on a single charge. There is even a charging cradle provided for convenient charging of the battery.
The camera also comes with a Secure Digital (SD) expansion slot, where users can now boost the camera's memory capacity up to 1GB to capture more images and record longer videos. With just a USB cable, the camera can be connected directly to a DirectPrint-compatible printer to print photos without requiring the use of a PC.
Additionally, users can connect the camera directly to any TV with the supplied video/audio cables and playback their movie clips or photos to share with their family and friends. With the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connectivity, transferring of files between camera and PC is a wheeze!
Users can also make full use of their captured videos and images with two bundled software - Presto! Mr Photo 3 and Presto! VideoWorks 6. Presto! Mr. Photo 3 is an ideal program for creating, sharing, and managing digital images and videos. Users can add sound to their files for useful real-life effects, enhance photos or even adjust the photo quality and convert the file format for other applications. Presto! VideoWorks 6 turns any computer into a multimedia production center with powerful editing features.
The specifications of Creative DiVi CAM 428 include :
Sensor Type : 1/2.5" 4.0 Megapixels CCD Sensor
Memory Type : Integrated 32MB and SD expansion slot (SD card up to 1GB*)
Focus : Auto Focus Lens
Lens : F3.0 / F8.0, f=7.36mm
Focus Range : Normal: 18cm to infinity,
Macro: 16-21cm
Sensitivity : ISO 100
Zoom : 4X Digital Zoom
LCD : 2.0" LTPS High Resolution TFT
Flash Modes : Auto / Off / Red Eye Reduction / Force / Slow Sync
Flash Effective Range : 1.0m - 1.5m
White Balance : Auto / Sunny / Cloudy / Tungsten / Fluorescent
EV Compensation : -2.0EV to +2.0EV (in 0.3EV steps)
Self Timer : 10sec, 20sec
PC Interface : USB 2.0
TV Out Format : NTSC / PAL
Shutter Speed : 1/2 to 1/1500 sec
Auto Power Off : 2min, 5min
Still Image : 3264x2448 (8MP, interpolated), 2272x1704 (4MP),
1600x1200 (2MP) and 640x480
Image File Format : JPEG (EXIF, DPOF, DCF), Direct Print (DPS)
Video Clip : 640x480 and 320x240, 30fps max
Video File Format : AVI, ASF
Audio Format : MP3 audio format
Power Supply : Li-ion rechargeable battery (1000mAh)
* Available separately
Pricing and Availability
The Creative DiVi CAM 428 is now available from September 2005 at a suggested retail price of US$199
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A US-made robotic rover is to touch down on the bumpy surface of Mars today after a seven-month space odyssey, to begin the most ambitious exploration of the red planet ever undertaken.
It will complete the 500 million kilometre journey with a blistering six-minute plunge through the Martian atmosphere, during which the Mars Exploration Rover (MER) will decelerate from a space cruising speed of 20,000 km per hour to zero at 0435 GMT (1535 AEDT Sunday).
"It will be six minutes from hell," said NASA administrator for space science Ed Weiler, describing the descent of the first of two robots -- MER-A -- to be followed by MER-B on January 25.
The robots were flying to Mars aboard two space probes, Spirit and Opportunity, launched respectively on June 10 and July 7. They are to land on opposite sides of the planet and spend three months searching for signs of life.
As of late today MER teams at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory here were good to go.
"Right now, the spacecraft's health is excellent, we've got the spacecraft all ready," said deputy mission manager Mark Adler.
The calculations needed to bring the MER down in the target ellipse, 60 km long by three km wide, 15 degrees south of the Martian equator, were mind-boggling.
"It's like playing golf ... where you tee off in Paris and the hole is in Tokyo," said navigation team chief Louis D'Amario. "It's the equivalent of locating something the size of a quarter in New York City, seen from Los Angeles."
But, he added, the probability of hitting the ellipse was "99 per cent".
D'Amario said that the Spirit probe was 94,000 km from the surface of Mars and "the navigation status is truly excellent".
NASA describes the voyage's end game this way:
Fifteen minutes before entering Mars' atmosphere, now travelling at 20,000 km per hour, Spirit will separate from its cruising stage rocket.
During the first four minutes of descent, atmospheric friction will heat the lead edge of the probe's thermal shield to around 1,400 C.
Just under two minutes from touchdown, its parachute will open. Twenty seconds later, the probe will jettison the spent lead edge of the shield, exposing the rover's protective cone, encased in uninflated air cushions.
"In the final six seconds," said NASA, "the retro rockets on the upper shell will fire and the tether (to the parachute) will be cut about 15 metres above the ground."
During that 15 metre freefall, the air cushions will inflate and if all goes as planned the rover will make a soft landing, bouncing about 15 times over a distance of a kilometre before coming to a standstill.
At that point, the air cushions deflate, the three segments of the protective cone open and, over the ensuing two hours, the rover will deploy the solar panels that are to power its onboard equipment and protect it from the Martian cold.
This, said Jennifer Trosper, Spirit Mission Manager for Surface Operations, will be a "critical deployment... what the rover needs to do to be in a safe mode. It ends with the deployment of the solar panels. At this point, the rover is in a power safe mode".
The MER mission, at a record cost of $US820 million ($A1.09 billion), will involve some 250 NASA specialists and researchers who over three months will micro-manage the two six-wheeled rovers, weighing 180 kgs each, roughly the size of a subcompact car.
This latest and most sophisticated effort to unlock the secrets of the red planet is beginning just days after the planned December 25 arrival of the ill-fated European robot Beagle 2, which has not been heard from since that date.
If all goes well with the MER-A landing, NASA engineers plan soon to deploy its panoramic camera, capable of transmitting back to earth 360-degree high-resolution colour photos of the Martian landscape.
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Muncaster, Harriet. I Am a Witch's Cat, PICTURE BOOK. Content: G.
A child dressed as a black kitty chronicles all of the reasons she knows that her mom is a witch (which makes her a witch's cat). Her mom completes everyday tasks, but the daughter uses her imagination to describe them as things a witch would do ("I know my mom is a witch because she keeps lots of strange potion bottles in the bathroom that I am NOT allowed to touch.") On Friday nights Mom goes out (because she "needs a break from being a witch") and the little girl has a babysitter for the evening. By the end, the reader is convinced that the mother is a witch only in the child's imagination, but there is a twist that shows otherwise.
The story in this book is very cute, but the real star is the illustrations. They are created using paper, fabric, and mixed media to create the various scenes and they are AWESOME. They are incredibly unique and really make the book stand out. I wish the story was just a little stronger so that this would be an essential pick, but I would strongly suggest you purchase it for the pictures.
Pre-K, EL (K-3)- ADVISABLE. Reviewed by: Shay, School Librarian


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Yeh Hai Mohabbatein 16th May 2016 Written Episode Update
Yeh Hai Mohabbatein 16th May 2016 Written Episode, Written Update on TellyUpdates.com
The Episode starts with Raman and Ishita seeing each other. Everyone smile seeing Pihu holding their hands. Aaliya looks on and recalls Mani's words. Raman lifts Pihu and says I came on your call. Pihu kisses him. Ruhaan looks on and thinks this is my share of love, he is my Papa, I should have been there, today I m living with name and identity changed, I hate you Pihu, you snatched him. Raman goes with Pihu.
Aaliya calls Mani. He asks what, did Ishita agree to go in marriage, is there family, and Raman. Aaliya says yes, he just came. He says fine and ends call. Aaliya thinks did I do mistake by bringing Amma here. Niddhi catches Ruhaan and scolds for fooling her. She says I know you went in Romi and Mihika's marriage, did you go there to meet family. She gets angry and drags Ruhaan
Ishita gives flowers to everyone. Pihu sees Ishita and says I like her a lot, she is doing a lot for Romi and Mihika, everyone like her. Everyone shower flowers on groom and bride. Raman comes and talks to Pihu. He says I m your Papa and more smart. Pihu says I was seeing handsome boys. He says no, you were seeing that aunty, my eyes are better and can see. She says you have specs as your eyes are bad, when I saved you from fire, I saw you seeing that aunty. He says I did not see anyone, come we will go and have icecream. He takes her and leaves. Ishita turns and sees them.
Romi and Mihika get married by all rituals. They take elder's blessings. Mihika does the rice throwing rituals. Ishita hugs her. Mihika hugs her family and proceeds with Romi. Amma cries. Mihika says I have to talk to Ishita. Romi says fine, you talk and goes. Mihika cries. Ishita wishes her lots of happiness and blesses Romi and her. Mihika says you did not give me any wedding gift, that's why I m sad. Ishita says sorry, I could not buy anything, tell me what do you want. Mihika says you came in my marriage, that's biggest gift, but I m bit greedy, I want some wedding gift, these two families came here together after many years. Ishita laughs.
Mihika says this was missing from our lives, this happened because of you, just you can make things fine, promise me you will stay here for some more days, just you can unite their hearts, we are selfish and always increased the distance, but your heart is very big, promise me this gift, you will get both families back together. Ishita says I will try to stay for some more time, happy now? Mihika says yes and hugs Ishita. Aaliya thinks was Amma's coming here a mistake, she will be attached with her family, and will get away from me and Appa. Ishita and Aaliya come home. Ishita thanks Aaliya for taking her in wedding. Mani looks on. Aaliya goes.
Mani asks Ishita why did she go there. She says it was my sister's wedding. Mani asks did you go to meet Raman, you knew Raman would be coming here. She says its not like that, why are you asking. He says I m concerned for you, I thought you wanted to sort our issues. Ishita says no, I know Raman's annoyance is justified, I don't want to clear out anything, I want him to be happy and live in whatever condition he wants, my family is fighting there, Bhallas and Iyers have fights because of me, I was feeling guilty, I knew they are unhappy, it was my duty to make things fine, I don't want anything else from there, anyways its late now, there is shoot with Ruhaan tomorrow, sleep now. She goes. Mani wonders what will happen in shoot tomorrow.
Its morning, Mani and Ishita wait for Ruhaan. Ishita asks him not to be tensed, we told Ruhaan's manager if Ruhaan does not do shoot, we will sue him. Mani thinks Ishita does not know I m worried that when she knows that rival company is of Raman, how will she react. Nupur comes and says Ruhaan is on the way. Mani goes to attend a call. Raman comes there. Ishita is talking to Nupur. Raman comes to Ishita and she gets shocked.
Raman gets angry and says you crossed limit of shamelessness, you thought you will roam around me and I will get you back in my life, you don't have any place in my life now. She says I remember your every word well, I came here for work, I came for Ruhaan's ad shoot. He says oh, so its your company, this can't happen now, my company has exclusive contract with Ruhaan, sorry. She says we also have a contract, Mani has company in Australia, we will make Ruhaan shoot ad for him. Raman says he can't shoot this ad film, as I made it clear to Nupur. Nupur says we signed their contract before signing yours, today Ruhaan will shoot ad with them. Raman gets angry. Ishita asks did Mani know about Raman's company. Nupur says yes. Ishita gets shocked. Nupur tells Raman that she will explain, they said they will sue Ruhaan if he breaks contract. Raman goes. Ishita says I can't believe this, Mani has hidden this from me.
Mani tells Ishita that Raman has saved your life in flight and took you to hospital. She gets shocked. Raman comes to them and says this was my biggest mistake.
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The Peninsula Chicago Launches Guest Room Redesign, Visionary New Technology And Innovative Guest Services
In a city renowned for forward-thinking design and architecture, The Peninsula Chicagocontinues this tradition with a comprehensive guest room redesign that sets a new standard for luxury accommodations in the United States. The redesign introduces the brand's advanced guest room technology to the United States, along with two new service initiatives: 24-hour check-in for web bookings and "Keys to the City," providing guests with special access to Chicago's best destinations. Encompassing 331 guest rooms and suites, the project showcases The Peninsula's evolution of luxury design and enhances every guest's stay with ease, elegance and the ultimate in personalization.
"Our renovation re-launches The Peninsula Chicago as the heart of Chicago and will cement the hotel's place firmly for the future," said Maria Razumich-Zec, The Peninsula Chicago's General Manager and Regional Vice President. "Innovation is a core attribute of The Peninsula Hotels, and the personalized technologies elevate the new guest rooms to a previously undefined level of experiential luxury. These developments combined with our new 'Keys to the City' experience firmly distinguish the hotel's commitment to welcome the world to Chicago."
Guest Room Design
Designed with the luxury traveler in mind, the new guest rooms are now the most technologically advanced in the world. Designer Bill Rooney of Bill Rooney Studio, Inc., conceived contemporary interiors with cosmopolitan attitude in keeping with The Peninsula's prime location in the heart of Chicago. Mr. Rooney took design cues from luxury yachts: fine wood finishes, lush fabrics, rich leathers, and a sense of purpose where everything has its place. Built-in desks and vanities in rich wood grains create a luxuriously functional and interactive experience. An intimate dining table positioned at the window provides unrestrained, panoramic views of the Chicagoskyline.
A hand-crafted floral art piece by artist David Qian anchors each guest room and features the chrysanthemum, the official flower ofChicago and one of the four "noble flowers" of Asia, marrying the brand's Asian heritage with its Chicago influence. Bespoke chinaware featuring the chrysanthemum has been designed by Bernadaud exclusively for the hotel.
With nods to Chicago's connection to Lake Michigan and the Chicago River, deep-blue textiles and custom-designed Pratesi linens with a signature blue and wave pattern complement the furnishings of rich wood and cream leather. Chicago-based artist Jean-Jacques Porret created abstract bronze sculptures for each guest room.
The 74 newly redesigned suites at The Peninsula Chicago showcase custom artwork influenced by Chicago's rich artistic culture. Each suite features a hand-embroidered silk chrysanthemum art wall, along with hand-painted artisan glass elements by artistMichael Glickman that provide a decidedly chic yet residential feel. A nutrition center and Nespresso coffee amenities are housed in a hand-painted Chinoiserie cabinet designed by David Qian.
Introducing Peninsula's signature technology to the United States for the first time, the new rooms feature fully customized interactive digital bedside and desk tablets preset in one of 11 languages (English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, Korean, Japanese, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese). Full control of all in-room functions is just a touch away, enabling control of all guest room lighting, room temperature controls, restaurant menus, hotel services, city information and attractions and TV channels. LED touch-screen wall panels offer weather details, language and privacy options.
With complimentary long distance, VOIP calls at the touch of a button, complimentary WiFi, tablets with 11 languages, 24-hour check in, PressReader (complimentary access to more than 2,000 international publications), as well as "PenCities," (an up-to-the-moment online city guide), and LUXE printed city guides, all visitors can feel at home at The Peninsula Chicago.
New Service Experiences
To celebrate its new guest rooms, The Peninsula Chicago is introducing two exciting new service initiatives: 24-Hour Check-In for web bookings and Keys to the City. Guests who book through peninsula.com now can check in at any time on their arrival day, a particularly appealing feature for international guests.
The new "Keys to the City" program offers guests unprecedented access to the very best of Chicago. Now a Peninsula Chicago room key opens the door to both a newly designed guest room and a host of Chicago experiences exclusive to Peninsula guests. Programs include a private kitchen tour at the three-Michelin-star restaurant, Grace; guaranteed house seats and access to the VIP intermission lounge at Broadway in Chicago performances; and a Fast Pass at The Art Institute of Chicago with complimentary guide book, and more.
The first redesigned rooms are available now for reservation via peninsula.com/chicago. Room rates for premier rooms start at US$ 530 and premier suites start at US$ 880. The renovation will be completed by April 2016.


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Every single product that comes out of Hope's factory looks like it has had the care and attention of every single member of the company, and no one can deny the beauty of their components. But Hope's assets stretch beyond looks and the Tech Evo V2 is just that; tech. Look at the functionality of the levers themselves and you will understand – the 'on-the-fly' adjustable reach and bite point adjustment knobs are almost industrial when compared to some companies' attempts to incorporate the same features, and their practicality is undoubted.
There was a time when Hope DH brakes suffered when taken to Alpine hillsides but those days are long-gone, and with either a floating or vented rotor option available along with braided hoses you are sure never to suffer brake fade. The grippy surface, smooth operation and easily interchangeable ambidextrous 'flip-flop' design (the reservoir is capped on both the top and bottom) of the lever makes it all the more impressive. Round all of this off with probably the best customer service in mountain biking and you've got a great option for a UK downhill rider.
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According to international humanitarian laws, hospitals are immune from attacks. The terrorist attack on Sardar Mohammad Dawood Khan Hospital clearly evinces that terrorists don't follow any rules and laws.
While condemning the callous terrorist attack in the strongest terms, President Ghani said that such acts and atrocities of the terrorist groups demonstrate that terrorists only desire to kill civilians and create terror.
The President said that terrorists strove to foil medical services being provided to the patients in Sardar Mohammad Dawood Khan Hospital by carrying out a coward attack as a result of which our compatriots were martyred and wounded.
The President added that terrorists can't impose their evil-intentioned will on our people.
President Ghani offers up his deep condolences and sympathies to families of the martyrs and wishes speedy recovery to the wounded. He underscored that there is no ambiguity about our struggle against terrorism. He added that the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, using their full might, are fighting those entities and outfits who kill and afflict suffering on our people.


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CMS Hears Provider Concerns Over 'Observation' Status
Hospital and nursing home providers are pleading with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to dump its 48-hour limit "observation" status—a Medicare billing category for patients not sick enough to qualify for acute admission but too sick to be sent home.
The problem is, after these beneficiaries are discharged, or if they are admitted to the hospital but for less than three consecutive days (the three-day rule), Medicare will not pay for subsequent care in a skilled nursing facility or for self-administered prescription drugs – some of which are extremely expensive.
That often surprises, frightens, and disappoints patients and their families, many of whom can't afford to pay for care they think should be covered. And the policy is creating intolerable problems for hospitals which see the policy as interfering with the trust patients place for their care.
That's what dozens of providers lined up to tell officials for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services who held a special "listening session" on the controversy in Baltimore last week.
"Even though the patients have been educated that they are basically in on an outpatient basis, and they have outpatient liability with self-administered drugs, they don't think it's right," said one provider from Asante Health System in Medford, OR.
"They don't understand it, and they think the hospital is doing something wrong," she said. "It becomes a huge financial liability to the patient, and it also becomes a problem with the patient's relationship with the hospital."


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I'm looking to copy permissions from one object to another. I've created a stored proc that has a similar audience as another object, so I would like to just copy those permissions. I was surprised that I couldn't find something like this.
Goal: Exec CopyPermissions ExistingObject, NewObject
I can generate the script needed, but I'm not sure how to execute as part of the proc. Any suggestions?
Here is what I have to generate the script:
Alter Procedure AIT_CopyObjectPermissions @Object as Varchar(70) as declare @permissions table ( [Owner] varchar(50) NULL, [Object] varchar(50) NULL, Grantee varchar(50) NULL, Grantor varchar(50) NULL, [ProtectType] varchar(50) NULL, [Action] varchar(50) NULL, [Column] varchar(10))
insert @permissions Exec sp_helprotect @Object Select 'GRANT '+Action+' ON [dbo].['+Object+'] TO ['+ Grantee +']' from @Permissions
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So you want something similar to the following?
answered Jul 13, 2012 at 10:53 PM
I like the idea, but it didn't work. "(0 row(s) affected)" I've only used While loop a couple times. The first part looks similar, just puts the records in a variable from sysobjects instead of coming from a proc.
When I looked at the permissions of the new object in SSMS it also had no permissions assigned.
The good thing about variables is that it doesn't store the data long. The bad thing about variables is that it doesn't store the data long. :) So, it's a little hard to troubleshoot.
answered Jul 13, 2012 at 11:15 PM
My fault - It works perfectly!!!
I just added another param for execution type to be able to see what it's going to do first: IF @ExecType = 'Report' PRINT @SqlExec; IF @ExecType = 'Run' EXEC (@SqlExec);
Thanks for the help! I've had similar circumstances where I could have used this type of functionality as well, so I'm sure I'll get good use out of it.
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If you find yourself in Lavazza in Streeterville, odds are you are in need of a caffeine fix. That's cool. I admire a good espresso as much as the next completely addicted coffee junkie should. But as I found out with the roasted red pepper and goat cheese on ciabatta ($6.25), you can also score a pretty good lunch here, too. It's simple, really: sweet slices of red pepper are offset by salty, creamy goat cheese. A light hand with the ingredients and some soft ciabatta bread means that it never feels too heavy. It's a light snack, one that's good for a pitstop during a shopping spree on Michigan Avenue.
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Professional office space on second floor of new industrial/office building to be built in Guelph's Hanlon Creek Business Park. Only minutes to Highway 401. Lots of windows allow for ample natural light. Office space could be rented in combination with industrial units, for a total of approx. 48,212 SF. Total second floor office space available is approx.12,650 SF. Hanlon Creek Business Park features approx. 12km of walking trails.
New multi-unit industrial/office complex to be built in Hanlon Creek Business Park. Clear height allows for two storey office. Dock level and grade level loading available. Only minutes from Highway 401. Industrial units available from 3,746 SF. Office units available from 2,412 SF. Completion projected for Q1-2015.


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The Hampshire, Franklin, and Hampden Agricultural Society's Fairgrounds is located in Northampton, Massachusetts. This facility is at the geographical center of New England, as well as near the intersections of Interstate 90 (the Mass Turnpike) and Interstate 91. Access to the grounds is easy and convenient from all points in the east. Many motels, hotels and restaurants are located downtown, just minutes from the fairgrounds.
The scenic Holyoke Range provides the backdrop for the fifty acres of fairgrounds. The 250′ x 150′ Arena is available for trade shows and horse shows. Restroom and shower facilities are located in the building. The Grandstand, with seating for 1800, overlooks a 150' x 300' outdoor show ring with new composite footing. In addition, there are five additional outdoor stone dust rings. There are a total of 540 stalls available in a variety of barns including 300 new stalls constructed in 2011. Parking is available on both sides of the grounds.
The 3-County Fair is the oldest continuously operated agricultural fair still running in the United States.
In addition to the annual Fair, the facility has been a host to numerous horse shows. The New England Morgan Horse Show, held in July, attracts over 1000 horses from across the eastern states. Other horse shows have included Quarter Horses, Paint, Hunter/Jumpers, Reining and Arabian.
Overall, the 3-County Fairgrounds offers first-class facilities for every event, from craft shows to livestock shows. The facilities are reasonably priced and a complete package price for your event may be obtained.
For more information, please contact: Three County Fairgrounds, Office, P.O. Box 305, Northampton, MA 01061, or call (413) 584-2237.
WELCOME TO PARADISE – "This small city offers more restaurants and shops, certainly more galleries, theaters and performance venues than most urban centers dozens of times its size. Add two rivers, mountain views, landscaped parks and meadow walks, and you begin to see why people call it paradise." –Boston Globe. Click here to visit the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce web site.
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- Take I-91 South, Exit 20
- At traffic light, left on Damon Road
- At next light, right onto Route 9
- 1/4 mile, fairgrounds on left.
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- Take I-91 North, Exit 19
- Bear left on Route 9
- 1/4 mile, fairgrounds on left.
Note – When you are getting directions, please enter 41 Fair Street, Northampton, MA 01060 as the destination.


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The Releve comprehensive joint formula is designed to support joint health in a more complete and scientific fashion. Releve contains glucosamine to help support joint health, but Releve's main mechanism of action in supporting healthy joints is its patented COX-2 inhibiting ingredient IsoOxygene. For athletes and body builders, who put a tremendous amount of stress and strain on their joints and cartilage, COX-2 inhibitors should be part of their daily routine. During and after every workout, damaging COX-2 is being created or induced. Daily use of COX-2 inhibitors can arrest this process, and support for long lasting joint and overall body health in general.* Releve's powerful COX-2 inhibiting effect makes it ideal joint formulas for athletes.
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In India, naming indian baby girl names considered exceptional, not just a layman's names. They have a uniqueness in the naming. An Indian name is very much influenced by the place of residence, culture and the religion of the child's parents. While choosing a name parents mostly look at the cultural association and the name's meaning. People of the Eastern hemisphere choose names that represent cultural heritage and those which have some religious origin.
Indian Baby Girl Names According To Mythological Characters
India is very religious. Names are bestowed on the new born according to mythological characters as well as gods and goddess. New born people are also named after rivers and sacred books of the Hindus.
Indian Baby Girl Names That Are Associated With Prosperity And Power
Indian people like names which are associated with prosperity and wealth. Indian people also at many times name their children after various objects of nature.
Indian Baby Girl Names That Are Associated With Beauty
Beauty is very much prized in Indian culture. Names are chosen which signifies elegance, loveliness, beautifulness etc.
Indian Baby Girl Names Have Contemporary Names
A trend is also followed while naming. Many people name their children after politicians, film stars and sports personality. The parents believe that the name will bring wealth and fame to their children.
Name You Child After A Special Person
You can name your child after a person who is very special to you. Combination of two names can help you to create a good first name. You can get many first name ideas from your family branches. Your genealogical line can be consulted to discover some good names from the past.
Your Heritage Should Be matched While Choosing A Unique Name
You will prefer an Indian name if your heritage is of India. Many people choose names according to where one lived. To honor one's roots people many times name their new born according to it.
You Should Always Keep You Ears Open
Your ears should be kept open at all times. You might come across some great names while you are in a vacation. You can also name your daughter after a name that you have come across in a book. You can also seek help of your coworkers and ask them for some suggestions.
Know The Meaning Of Your Baby's Name
It is very important for you to know the meaning of your baby's name. Good names can also have bitter meanings. So, it is very important to know the meaning of the name you choose. You can search for the meaning of the names in various name books and also in the internet.
While Choosing The Best Name For Your Daughter Take Your Time
You should not hurry while choosing a name for your daughter. Try to search as many places as possible and you should take your time while choosing the best name out of the lot.


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can you give us the output of your kernel panics?Here's why Linux is easier than Windows:
Package Managers! Apt-Get and Portage (among others) allow users to install programs MUCH easier than Windows can.
Hardware Drivers. In SuSE, ALL the hardware is detected and installed automatically! How is this harder than Windows' constant disc changing and rebooting?


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Get an overview of this hotelHotel in Twentynine Palms with fitness center and spa tub
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Situated in Twentynine Palms, this hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Luckie Park and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Joshua Tree National Park Oasis Visitor Center. Joshua Tree National Park North Entrance and Joshua Tree Visitor Center are also within 20 mi (32 km).
Hotel Features
Along with a fitness center, this hotel has a spa tub and a business center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities.
Room Amenities
All 21 individually furnished rooms provide free WiFi, free wired Internet, and pillowtop beds. Guests will find kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, and dishwashers.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us! Opens in a new window.
Sunnyvale Garden Suites - Joshua Tree National Park
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Hotel Amenities
Sunnyvale Garden Suites - Joshua Tree National Park features a spa tub and a fitness center. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Business-related amenities consist of a business center and a meeting room. This business-friendly hotel also offers a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
Sunnyvale Garden Suites - Joshua Tree National Park has designated areas for smoking.
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Library
- Picnic area
- Terrace
- Fitness facilities
- Designated smoking areas
- 24-hour front desk
- Business center
- Conference space
- Billiards or pool table
- Laundry facilities
- Year Built 2000
- Spa tub
- Total number of rooms - 21
- One meeting room
- Free self parking
- Number of floors - 2
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Free WiFi
- Computer station
- Garden
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Separate living room
- Free Wi-Fi
- Kitchen
- Laundry facilities
- Playground on site
- Separate dining area
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- DVD player
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- DVD player
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Balcony or patio
- Access via exterior corridors
- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Phone
- Free local calls
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer (on request)
- Shower/tub combination
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Cable TV service
- Flat-panel TV
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
- Separate dining area
- Dishwasher
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Separate living room
- Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
- Individually furnished
- Pillowtop mattress
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a spa tub and a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Playground on site
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Up to 10 children stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 12.5 per night.
- Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night.
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35-50 per accommodation, per stay
- Dogs and cats only
- Up to 100 lb
- Restrictions apply
- For more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Optional extras
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 3.65 per night (rates may vary)
- Fee for in-room wired Internet: USD 3.65 per night (rates may vary)
- Pet fee: USD 35-50 per accommodation, per stay
- Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 12.5 per night
Hotel Name
- Sunnyvale Garden
- Sunnyvale Garden Suites
- Sunnyvale Garden Suites Hotel
- Sunnyvale Garden Suites Hotel Twentynine Palms
- Sunnyvale Garden Suites Twentynine Palms
- Sunnyvale Suites
- Sunnyvale Garden Hotel Twentynine Palms
- Sunnyvale Garden Twentynine Palms
- Sunnyvale Garden Suites Joshua Tree National Park Hotel
- Sunnyvale Garden Suites Joshua Tree National Park
We should mention
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties. Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).


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Product of the Day: Crypto-Server 6.3 Authentication Solution
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One of best ways to hack into your network is with stolen passwords. To administer a password program, users sometimes will have multiple passwords and a regular 6 month update for new passwords. This causes user confusion, lost of time by IT departments for forgotten passwords and defend against phishing attacks. To help prevent this and better secure your networks is to use a two-factor authentication solution. A two factor solution uses a token (smart card/hardware/software) and pin number to secure access.
CRYPTOCard, a leader in authentication technology, will launch CRYPTO-Server 6.3, the first authentication solution designed specifically for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 server and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 server platforms at Linux World Canada (April 18-20). CRYPTOCard will demonstrate CRYPTO-Server's centralized authentication and management capability, emphasizing ease-of-use and tight integration with LDAP directory services. Visitors will also learn how to enforce two-factor authentication as the only way to access a Linux workstation, in addition to locking down access through VPN's, Portals, web servers and more, regardless of the desktop computing environment.
Incorporating CRYPTOCard's familiar Bank ATM-style logon, that has proven to eliminate the user resistance usually encountered when organizations attempt to implement an additional layer of security. CRYPTO-Server couples something in the user's possession (a multi-function smart card, hardware token, or software token), with something the user knows (their PIN), to make it simple to positively identify all Linux users attempting VPN or Web-based access.The user simply logs on through the graphical user interface, enters their PIN & authenticates against the CRYPTO-Server--remove card and display manager (KDM, GDM, XDM) logon locks station.
By generating a unique password for every log-on attempt, CRYPTO-Server makes stolen credentials useless to hackers while simultaneously ensuring users no longer have to memorize complicated credentials, significantly reducing the help-desk costs associated with resetting forgotten passwords, and the obvious security risk resulting from users writing down their passwords.
CRYPTO-Server's Remote access functionality offers support for PPP, SSH, Samba, and VPN and can be used in conjunction with a Smart Card to experience "One-PIN-and-You're-In."
"It is becoming increasingly obvious that an organization cannot guarantee system security if it cannot authenticate each individual user. And, with the introduction of CRYPTO-Logon, CRYPTO-Server makes this a simple process for the fast-growing number of Linux users," explained Malcolm MacTaggart, President & CEO, CRYPTOCard Corporation. CRYPTOCard is proud to be the first authentication provider to provide Linux users with true ATM-style "One-PIN-and-You're-In" secure desktop, web, and remote access.
A true enterprise solution offering High Availability, CRYPTO-Server 6.3 has no single point of failure--switching to a backup server in the event of system failure.Additionally, CRYPTO-Server 6.3 makes it easy for organizations to create a token-deployment database by reading on a real-time basis from OpenLDAP, while the solution's CRYPTO-Deploy component makes it equally simple for administrators to instantly distribute software tokens from any computer, to any user. CRYPTO-Server's versatile software tokens can reside on a user's desktop, laptop, multi-function smart card, or Pocket PC.
CRYPTO-Server 6.3's other components include CRYPTO-Kit, which provides developers with the tools to make it simple to integrate CRYPTOCard's technology with existing security applications/systems; CRYPTO-Deploy, to facilitate the deployment and activation of tokens; and CRYPTO-Migration; which provides RSA Migration functionality that enables organizations to switch from an alternative system (CRYPTOCard's tokens, with replaceable batteries, are deployed once and can be utilized indefinitely).
Deutsche Bank utilizes the RB-1 pinpad token to authenticate its high net worth clients. Realizing that its high net worth clients need to be able to transfer funds from any part of the world, Deutsche Bank issues them with CRYPTOCard's RB-1 pinpad token to enable them to positively authenticate themselves when calling the bank. The client simply calls the bank and enters their PIN number into the wireless token--duplicating the very familiar ATM experience we all know. The bank then receives the PIN number and sends out a randomly-generated password to the user's token. The user can then read back the password from the token screen to the bank staff member to positively authenticate themselves. As the token is useless without the client's PIN number, Deutsch Bank is able to guarantee the user's identity while simultaneously providing the client with a simple, and familiar ATM-style process.


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The emperors, or tsars, made the city their base of rule until 1712, when the capital was moved to Saint Petersburg. Moscow was restored as Russia's capital in 1918, and it served as the capital of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) from 1922 until 1991. Since then Moscow has been the capital of the Russian Federation.
Moscow has a long and dramatic history. The city has been completely destroyed and rebuilt again many times throughout the years. Its most ancient wooden buildings disappeared in fires. Each time the city was resurrected from the ashes, it became more and more beautiful. For every rebuilding, the most talented and famous architects were invited from around the world to restore Moscow.
This history of reconstruction Moscow has undergone is part of the reason she has absorbed the many different and diverse styles that visitors experience here. Stalin's epic and monumental buildings neighbor with small two-store nineteenth century town houses, while splendid cathedrals peer out from behind modern skyscrapers. Even in the heart of Moscow, in the Kremlin, old churches compete with the immense Congress Palace for space.
Despite the size of the city (about 900 square kilometers) and the scale of many of the buildings and avenues there, the general layout is easily grasped - a series of concentric circles and radial lines, emanating from the Kremlin; the center being compact enough to explore on foot.
The Kremlin and its surroundings are a great place to spend time. In the summer the temperature can get high. This surprises many people, as they associate Russia with snow. I arrived in June and was met with fantastic 90F heat. I headed straight for the Kremlin and Red Square, and found this is to be real hangout for young and old alike, with street bars everywhere and people jumping in the fountains to keep cool. The Kremlin deserves a full circumnavigation to appreciate the architectural splendour. This area is a very cool place to chill out!
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Led Zeppelin will turn you and your firstborn into Satan-loving freaks. So goes the rumor that if played backward, the lyrics to "Stairway to Heaven" say, "Here's to my sweet Satan/The one whose little path would make me sad, whose power is Satan/He will give those with him 666/There was a little tool shed where he made us suffer, sad Satan," to which Robert Plant once responded, "Who on Earth would have ever thought of doing that?"
As a sort-of spoof on the rumor, Dutch artist Jeroen Offerman spent three months learning how to sing the song in reverse, according to Dangerous Minds. He "then filmed himself…[reversing] the footage." It's pretty great.
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The Pine Trees hotel is a classic Scottish Country House which dates back to 1892. Exuding history and character, the hotel has benefited from continual investment and refurbishment throughout the years to maintain the high standard of the accommodation.
Our most recent upgrading of the hotel included new carpets throughout, refurbishment of our elegant bathrooms and the introduction of an ecologically friendly heating system. We have also adopted an ecologically sound laundry system as part of our commitment to improving environmentally friendly practices.
Other modernisations include the introduction of digital TV in all rooms and the convenience of Wi-Fi in the lounge area. The Pine Trees hotel is also non-smoking throughout.
Our guests today are offered the essential facilities of the age, yet the traditional country style creates an atmosphere of timeless luxury. Surrounded by beautifully maintained gardens, the Pine Trees Hotel in Pitlochry presents an idyllic country retreat and the warmest Scottish welcome.
For those of you with quiet well behaved dogs, we allow them to stay with you in your room and to enjoy the facilities of the grounds and woodland for a nominal fee.
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