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These map packs should not be bought by anyone, $15 is way too much for just a couple of new maps. COD purposely held onto this content and released the first DLC 3 months from original release date and second 6 months from release date to turn a $60 game into a $90 game. Games used to come with lots of maps to play on initially. There is no reason to buy these maps, unless they are on sale for $5 because it doesn't really add anything to the gameplay. You will still play with the same people, it is just a slightly different environment. Go take your $30 total and buy a new game, instead of wasting your money on something that should have and could have been available from launch and should be free.
Posted: June 2, 2011 2:51 PM -
shut up ppl treyarchs number 1 and u ppl think there better than anyone so just shut up with ur lame ass remarks i mean it im sick of ur talk downs
Posted: May 2, 2011 11:35 PM -
black ops was awsome....for a few months . then I got tired of it and moved on . Stop whoring out the cod series activision. please.
Posted: April 26, 2011 5:52 PM -
ooo yippeee a few new camping maps iam thinking that they needed to fix the respawning issues on the freasking game b4 comming out with more maps
Posted: April 25, 2011 4:25 PM -
Battlefield 3 will end all military base fps games, you know nothing major.
Posted: April 25, 2011 10:38 AM -
no zombies parts WTF yes i seen that new zombie map but no parts shown
Posted: April 24, 2011 10:25 AM -
*sigh* Poor Treyarch. They're making these map packs for nothing. Once Battlefield 3 comes out, when I mention COD, everybody's gonna say "What's that?"
Posted: April 22, 2011 3:37 PM -
well i think the 2nd dlc map pack will be good. but just another reason 2 waste money. i also heard that there will a new cod game coming out ?
Posted: April 22, 2011 11:05 AM -
Ohh and they should Make one more gun and Secondary gun In the next Map Pack I think
Posted: April 21, 2011 5:22 PM -
I bet the people who think COD sucks have Halo I love Black Ops (Except for how hard it is to Prestige) I am pretige two but they should make new map packs and not games because Games cost more money well it is still my favorite game ever so keep making them COME on! I only like Black Ops more than Modern Wafrfare because I only played MWF on Highrise twice and number 1 on camppaige(Beat it) But never played them online... I want to ALOT!
Posted: April 21, 2011 5:20 PM -
i just say screw cod period. I might be interested in the new one because of sledgehammer games, but other than that im going back to battlefield.
Posted: April 21, 2011 4:39 PM -
New weapons? New weapons? New weapons? New weapons? New weapons? New weapons? New weapons? New weapons? No? Awwwwwwww.
Posted: April 21, 2011 12:32 PM -
Ive already paid 80 bucks on this game, i will NOT spend another 20... go eff yourself COD.. you get no more money from me
Posted: April 21, 2011 11:50 AM -
i sold that game in janurary so i wont haave to worry about this bullcrap
Posted: April 21, 2011 9:58 AM -
These new map packs are totally worth the 15 bucks. They offer new variety, more hours of great game play, and something new to look at.
I would rather spend 15 bucks on having some fun, instead of spending it at burger king after another pointless night of drinking like some of you.
stop bitching.Posted: April 21, 2011 7:45 AM


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Joe and Pat became proud parents. Together they were stationed in Okinawa with their two boys, Michael and Joseph. On the island of Okinawa, Joe became an avid scuba diver. For four years he enjoyed spending time at the beach with his wife and sons. For many years, Joe and his family traveled the world for the Air Force. In the '70s, Joe and Pat had a third boy, Craig.
He retired at Mountain Home Air Force Base in 1987. Joe spent his retirement gardening and turning his five acres of high desert into an oasis of life. For another 25 years he planted trees, flowers, bushes and vegetables. Joe was a hard worker and enjoyed all the wildlife that made their homes on his property. Most of all, Joe enjoyed visits and activities with his three sons.
Joe lived for his sons, they were everything to him, and his wife and sons love him very much. He will be forever missed and remembered.
Joseph Churella passed away at home on Sept. 5, 2011, while enjoying his backyard. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Patricia, his sons, Michael, Joseph Jr. and Craig, and two beautiful grandchildren, Alison and Nash.
Private graveside services were held at Morris Hill Cemetery in Boise on Friday, Sept. 9. Arrangements were under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel.


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text: Step Into a World Made Entirely of BooksKyle VanHemert8/05/10 2:40pmFiled to: ArchitectureScannerMatejkrenArtBooksLiteraturebuildingsProjectsInstallations102EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalink In an open room in the Museum of Modern Art in Bologna, amidst plain white walls, a vertiginous tower stretches to the ceiling. From a distance, it appears to be made of thin multicolor bricks. They're actually thousands of books: The book tunnel is an installation called Scanner, by Slovakian artist Matej Krén, intended to fill its audience with awe and confusion. The awe-factor is apparent, and once inside the structure, the confusion is heightened by mirrors which multiply the already-dizzying number of volumes.They say it's easy to get lost in a good book. I'd imagine it's even easier to get lost in a hall of mirrors made from thousands of them. [MAMbo via Inhabitat]Reply102 repliesLeave a reply


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Esoteric (band)
Esoteric | |
Esoteric at Brutal Assault, 2015
Background information | |
Origin | Birmingham, England, UK |
Genres | Funeral doom |
Years active | 1992–present |
Labels | Season of Mist Eibon Records Aesthetic Death |
Associated acts | Camel of Doom |
Website | Official website |
Members | Greg Chandler Mark Bodossian Joe Fletcher Jim Nolan Gordon Bicknell Jan Krause |
Past members | Kris Clayton |
Esoteric is a British funeral doom band from Birmingham founded in 1992.[1]
Esoteric was formed in 1992, and in 1993, released Esoteric Emotions - The Death of Ignorance - a demo tape containing 82 minutes of material with a total of eight tracks. Shortly thereafter they received an offer from Aesthetic Death to record a full-length CD of new material.
In June 1994, Esoteric entered Rich Bitch studios in Birmingham, UK to record six tracks to be released as a double CD, titled Epistemological Despondency. Soon after the recording of this album, Stuart (guitar) and Darren (drums) left the band, leaving Greg Chandler (vocals), Bryan Beck (bass), Simon Phillips and Gordon Bicknell (guitars). In September of that year, Steve Peters joined Esoteric to complete the guitar section. However, a suitable drummer was yet to be found.
Having only played a handful of gigs in the UK, Esoteric travelled to Germany to play a series of shows. Halfway through the tour, they were forced to turn back after an injury to Steve's leg made it impossible to continue. In June 1995, the band was back on the road with a small tour of the UK. This tour was also cut short after only two shows when their equipment was destroyed by fire. Once the equipment was replaced, Esoteric began to prepare for the recording of their second release on Aesthetic Death Records.[2]
In 1996, Esoteric entered the studio once more to record The Pernicious Enigma - their second double-CD, consisting of 9 tracks. Towards the end of 1997, one day before they were due to depart for a short tour of Germany, Simon (guitar) left the band without warning. Fortunately, Greg (vocals) was able to fill in at short notice. This has since become a permanent arrangement.
Progress was becoming slow without a full line-up and with increasing work commitments, and the three tracks that were in development over a period of two years were recorded in order to make way for new material; without a permanent drummer, Esoteric was forced to use session drum-work, provided courtesy of Keith York. Eibon Records (Italy) offered to release these tracks which were recorded, engineered and produced without the aid of professional mixing and/or mastering technicians, and in 1999, Metamorphogenesis, was released.
In May 2002, just one week before Esoteric were due to start recording their fourth album, Bryan (Bass) left the band leaving the three remaining members to record the album. This was done in intervals over a period of time spanning across the rest of the year and into 2003, using session work (as with their previous album) involving Keith York on drums and Trevor Lines on Bass. After negotiation with various labels, Esoteric signed with the French label Season of Mist. The album titled Subconscious Dissolution into the Continuum was released on 28 June 2004.
Esoteric completed their line-up in mid-2003, including Andy Semmens (drums) and Mark Bodossian (bass). In addition, Olivier Goyet joined the band to perform on the keyboards which allowed them to better orchestrate their material in a live environment, where the use of an extra instrument has become necessary to emulate the complexity of the studio recordings. Following this was a number of shows and tours throughout Europe in 2004 and 2005.
In 2005, Semmens left the band, Steve Peters left in 2007, and Olivier Goyet in mid-2009. Kris Clayton (Camel of Doom) joined as session live guitarist in 2007. This arrangement remained in place until 2009 when Ilia Rodriguez took over live duties. Jim Nolan, a permanent third guitarist was found at the end of 2009. Joe Fletcher joined on drums at the beginning of 2007.[3] The 5th album titled The Maniacal Vale and recorded at Priory Recording Studios was released to critical acclaim in June 2008. Since then Esoteric have performed live throughout Europe. Founding member and guitarist Gordon Bicknell briefly left in early 2011 for unknown reasons, contributing guitars and keyboards to only one track ("Non-Being") on the band's 6th studio album Paragon of Dissonance which was released on 11 November 2011 in Europe and 15 November 2011 for the rest of the world. He has since rejoined.[1]
- Esoteric Emotions - The Death of Ignorance (self-released, 1993)
- Epistemological Despondency (Aesthetic Death, 1994)
- The Pernicious Enigma (Aesthetic Death, 1997)
- Metamorphogenesis (Eibon Records, 1999)
- Subconscious Dissolution into the Continuum (Season of Mist, 2004)
- The Maniacal Vale (Season of Mist, 2008)
- Paragon of Dissonance (Season of Mist, 2011)
Current members[edit]
- Greg Chandler - Vocals (1992-), Guitar (1999-)
- Mark Bodossian - Bass (2003-)
- Joe Fletcher - Drums (2007-)
- Jim Nolan - Guitar (2009-)
- Gordon Bicknell - Guitars (1992-),[4] Keyboards (1992-1996)
Former members[edit]
- Darren Earl - Drums (1992–1994)
- Stuart - Guitar (1992–1994)
- Simon Phillips - Guitar (1992–1997)
- Bryan Beck - Bass (1992–2002)
- Andy Semmens - Drums (2003–2005)
- Steve Peters - Guitar (1994–2007)
- Olivier Goyet - Keyboards (2003–2009)
- Kris Clayton - Guitar (2007–2009)
- Jan Krause - Keyboards (2012-2014)
- Anthony - Drums (Recording)
- Keith York - Drums (Recording)
- Trevor Lines - Bass (Recording)
- Ilia Rodriguez - Guitar (Live)
- Tom Kvålsvoll (Paradigma/Dødheimsgard) - Vocals (Metamorphogenesis)
- ^ a b "Esoteric". Retrieved 8 February 2013.
- ^ Esoteric @ myspace
- ^ News @ Esoteric Official Site
- ^ Esoteric Official Website
External links[edit]
- Official website
- Esoteric discography at MusicBrainz
- Esoteric at AllMusic


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ARDMORE, Pa. — Those spectators and television viewers anxious to see the 1-2-3 pairing of Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, and Adam Scott were forced to wait through a 3 ½-hour weather delay on Thursday morning, which pushed the marquee group's tee time to late afternoon.
When the threesome finally hit the course, they provided a little bit of everything: Good play, poor play, and what appeared to be some pain, with Woods wincing repeatedly after hacking out of the thick rough at Merion Golf Club. It looked like Woods was feeling discomfort either with his left hand, wrist, or elbow.
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Hotel Vel's Court (Palani)
That being the case, we decided to just have a barber come over to the hotel the next morning at 3am to do the head tonsuring. It was just a simple hotel, no frills basically. Anyway, this is what I wanted as well, to keep the budget down.
Once we checked in and had our bath, we felt hungry and decided to have dinner. We checked with the hotel restaurant but they close at 10pm and so would all the other shops in town. That being the case, it did not leave us with any other choice but to just go to bed.
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Suez Canal Scene by Egyptian Artist Sets Record in Dubai
Frederik BalfourA watercolor and gouache work by Egyptian painter Abdul Hadi El-Gazzar depicting workers building the Suez Canal fetched $1.02 million, almost eight times its presale high estimate, setting an auction record for the artist last night in Dubai.
The painting, sold to a telephone bidder, was the top lot at the sale held by Christie's International Plc. The previous record for El-Gazzar (1925-1966) was set at a Christie's Dubai auction in 2011 when an oil painting sold for $746,500, according to ArtNet Worldwide Corp.
Christie's took advantage of the influx of international visitors for this week's eighth annual Art Dubai fair to hold its auction of Modern and Contemporary Arab, Iranian and Turkish Art, which raised $10.6 million, an increase of 65 percent over last year's sale. The London-based house, which held its first Dubai auction in 2006, is catering to the growing wealth fueled by the oil and gas industries in the region.
"This is Dubai at its best," said Paul Hewitt, managing director of growth markets at Christie's, who attended the Hamdan International Photography Award ceremony featuring a private acrobatic performance by Cirque du Soleil on March 17.
A mirror by Anish Kapoor and a chastity belt sculpture by Lebanese-Egyptian artist Lara Baladi are among as much as $45 million worth of contemporary art works on sale at Art Dubai.
VIPs including Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and British furniture maker David Linley got a preview of the fair on March 18 at the Madinat Jumeirah Hotel where guests strolled the aisles sipping Ruinart champagne and snacking on hummus-filled cornets.
'Global Footprint'
Anchoring a week of talks, art auctions and gallery openings, the Dubai art fair, which opened to the public yesterday and runs to March 22 is Dubai's bid to become the arts hub of the Middle East.
"Our global footprint expands each year," fair director Antonia Carver told a media conference, including 70 journalists flown in by fair organizers. A Bloomberg News reporter was not among them. "Dubai has been a trading city for such a long time, and we have seen more and more of that spirit going into the cultural sphere."
The contemporary section of the fair includes 70 galleries, with combined art worth almost $45 million, she said. About half of the exhibitors are from the middle East and central Asia. Prices range from as little as $1,000 for emerging artists to a Kapoor gold mirror sculpture costing several hundred thousand dollars. For the first time, a separate section of modern art is also included.
Outside Exhibitors
The fair is attracting an increasing number of exhibitors from outside the region. New York-based gallery Tyler Rollins Fine Arts and Manhattan's Gladstone Gallery, which is offering the Kapoor work alongside a painting by Iraqi artist Ahmed Alsoudani, are exhibiting for the first time.
"Dubai is a crossroads and a meeting point and a very international city where you have collectors and curators from all over Europe, South Asia and the Middle East," said gallery owner Tyler Rollins, who brought works by Cambodian-American sculptor Sopheah Pich and Vietnamese-American painter Tiffany Chung. With six works sold during the VIP preview he said "It definitely lived up to our expectations."
Wealthy buyers are flocking to art after prices surged in the past decade, beating asset classes such as U.S. stocks, gold and fine wine. The Artnet C50 Index, which combines performance data from 50 contemporary and postwar artists, advanced 434 percent from the beginning of 2003 through 2013, according to research firm Artnet. In the same period, as the Standard & Poor's 500 Index of U.S. stocks advanced 160 percent and the NYSE Arca Gold Bugs Index climbed 51 percent, including reinvested dividends.
More Collectors
Ursula Krinzinger, whose Vienna-based Galerie Krinzinger participated in the first edition of Art Dubai, says the region's collectors has grown significantly since then. Prominent patrons include the Sheikha Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani, who commands a budget of about $1 billion per year, according to Art Review.
This year Krinzinger is offering photographs by Serbia-born Marina Ambramovic priced at 52,100 euros ($72,500), and a photographic collage by Lebanese artist Alfred Tarazi entitled "A Necromanic's Dream" sold for 15,000 euros to a private collector from Saudi Arabia.
Dubai-based Gallery Isabelle van den Eynde sold a sculpture of a chastity belt by Lebanese-Egyptian artist Lara Baladi to a Saudi collector for 6,000 Euros. Baladi made her name for her politically charged photographs of the Tahrir Square uprising in Cairo in 2011.
At Christie's auction last night, the lot with the highest presale estimate of $350,000, a fiberglass sculpture by Iranian artist Parviz Tanavoli, failed to sell.
Christie's will be holding its watch sale tonight.
The Dubai Art Fair, sponsored by the Abraaj Group and EMAAR Properties, runs through March 22.
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"The turtle makes progress only when he sticks his neck out."
– James Bryant Conant
"Try to be like the turtle – at ease in your own shell."
– Bill Copeland
"Looking for peace is like looking for a turtle with a mustache: You won't be able to find it. But when your heart is ready, peace will come looking for you."
– Ajahn Chah
For as long as I can remember, I've been intrigued by turtles. As an introvert, I think I've even felt a kinship with the prehistoric-looking creatures that retreat inside their shells when uncertain or afraid.
When I was a kid, I saved my allowance for several weeks and bought a couple of tiny turtles at Morgan & Lindsey's, an old five and dime variety store in my hometown of Grenada.
The hard plastic refuge I purchased for the turtles' habitat came complete with a miniature palm tree.
I don't remember what I named my turtles, nor do I remember bonding with the two of them, but I did learn about responsibility since they depended on me for their daily sustenance and the care of their home.
I don't think it was due to any mismanagement on my part that the duo lasted not near the decades they are allowed.
Years later, a friend's parents took my friend and me on a spring break trip which included an afternoon at the Jackson Zoo. Just as we were about to leave to head home, someone was letting loose in the pond just outside the zoo a large turtle with a bright pink peace sign painted on its shell.
Deciding it would be fun to have a big turtle, my friend and I plucked it from the pond and held it between us on the backseat of her mama's Cadillac all the way home to Grenada.
We built as best we could a place for it to live in June's backyard, but after only a few days in captivity, our peace-loving turtle knocked down a wall and wandered away.
I've known lots of fine folks who stop to help these slow-movers to the other side of the road, often saving them from meeting their fates under the wheels of faster-moving vehicles.
Until recently, however, I'd not known of any turtles who help save people.
Then I read about Florida.
Florida, a three-toed box turtle, belongs to child and family therapist Dr. Mitch Spero in Plantation, Fla. Spero found Florida in a pet store back in 1983 and realized he'd found a prize when Florida sat up like a terrier while taking a leaf of lettuce from Spero's hand.
The turtle's tricks – rolling over, playing dead, knocking over block walls, waving, giving a high-five – have already secured Florida his 15 minutes of fame. He's been on "Today," "Ellen" and "The David Letterman Show."
Mostly, Florida works with Spero to help teach shy, anxious children how to come out of their shells or break through barriers.
Detractors say Florida's not really doing tricks – but I can tell you none of my three turtles ever did anything as remotely interesting as Florida.
Tricks or not, Florida helps kids.
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Free buffet breakfast is included with your stay. The onsite restaurant is perfect for a quick bite to eat.
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Guests of Sleep Inn Joplin enjoy features like a casino, free WiFi in public areas, and a business center. Free parking is available if you drive. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with luggage storage and securing valuables. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, free newspapers, and laundry facilities.
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The hotel offers a restaurant. A complimentary breakfast is offered. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. This hotel offers access to a business center. This Joplin hotel also offers a casino, gift shops/newsstands, and coffee/tea in a common area. Onsite self parking is complimentary. A total renovation of this property was completed in May 2015.
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Is this the last gasp of the bipartisan consensus on Israel before Trump detonates it, or its renaissance after Obama?
What happened to the most powerful lobby in recent U.S. foreign-policy history?
A shul reconsiders an invitation to give a talk on politics, based on a perception of the speaker's political affiliations—and healthy dialogue takes yet another blow
The lawyer and author addresses the presidential election, BDS, J Street, and his new book about opposing the nuclear deal with Iran
Amna Farooqi, who grew up in a pro-Palestinian household, 'fell in love with Zionism'
New reality for an old phenomenon: How Obama and Israel changed the stakes of Jewish power
The group fights back after being kept out of the Conference of Presidents
A bad decision raises questions about the group that claims to speak for us all
The Israeli author discusses his new book, 'My Promised Land,' with students
For decades, shared interests kept all three players in a mutually beneficial relationship, but its end might not be such a bad thing
New two-state legislative initiatives will test how willing their base is to be led
Government shutdown sends J Street's lobbying day into disarray
Nancy Pelosi called a two-state solution 'essential to U.S. national security'
Discussed regional security issues and told his Golda Meir story again
In J Street keynote address, Labor party leader discussed peace process, Iran
Also applaud Fatah representative's call for "full recognition of the Nakba"
Urged audience not to overlook Israel's security needs in the quest for peace
Just weeks after the group, unlike AIPAC, wouldn't support a Syria strike
Proof of peace process or proof of it not being an election year?
City Councilman Brad Lander's coalition includes Hasids and J Streeters—but can he move beyond Brooklyn?
Six prominent thinkers and activists make their case—and their answers may surprise you
A bruising election keeps bruising
I've taught my children to love Israel. This summer, I tried to start a more complicated conversation.
As Dianne Feinstein accepts its endorsement, the liberal Israel advocacy group gets the gravitas it craves
J Street's Ben-Ami questions ECI's 'substantive objections'
Plus $100k up for grabs! and more in the news
Plus new talks, Mofaz beats Livni, and more in the news
Plus is a Syria ceasefire in the offing? and more in the news
The Crisis of Zionism, his book arguing that the Israeli occupation alienates young American Jews, is sloppy with facts and emotionally contrived
UPDATED: Many conference attendees stand to the left of the official party line; some support the boycott of products made in West Bank settlements


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Samples of Direct Methods of Assessment
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A former soldier turned movie star turned spy must stop a catastrophic nuclear weapons deal. This gripping thriller from Thomas Caplan propels readers around the globe-from Hollywood to Rome, the Black Sea to the Mediterranean-and to the very brink of nuclear abyss.The novel's charismatic hero, former covert operative Ty Hunter, has become, almost by accident, the number one film star in the world. When he is recruited on a clandestine mission to thwart the transfer of nuclear warheads into rogue hands, he must deploy every skill he has as an actor, soldier, and spy. Donning his fame as a disguise, Ty matches wits and muscle with the enigmatic billionaire Ian Santal and his nefarious protégé Philip Frost-two supremely sophisticated adversaries- even as he falls in love with the entrancing young woman closest to them both, the jewelry designer Isabella Cavill.
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Definitions of curtain
n. - A hanging screen intended to darken or conceal, and admitting of being drawn back or up, and reclosed at pleasure; esp., drapery of cloth or lace hanging round a bed or at a window; in theaters, and like places, a movable screen for concealing the stage.
n. - That part of the rampart and parapet which is between two bastions or two gates. See Illustrations of Ravelin and Bastion.
n. - That part of a wall of a building which is between two pavilions, towers, etc.
n. - A flag; an ensign; -- in contempt.
v. t. - To inclose as with curtains; to furnish with curtains.
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Sorry about the long author's note.
heh, It's exactly like the comic version, but with the character's thoughts!
I would have liked hoofbeat if it didn't contain so much lesbian, which is a shame because the artwork is awesome! At least cater for both preferences than just one, good way of crippling an audience!
>>1887179 Yeah I can see your point. I still enjoyed it either way. If you want to add one of your own in this, you're more than welcome to. I'll be sure to give you credit for it.
Nice twist at the end for why Shy-shy is doing this.
>mild rape
>futa RD
>>yet, still liking/fav'ing/tracking...
>>>I didn't like this crap before ponies what is happening to me
>>1889675 Dude I know the feeling. What have they done to us?
>>1890386 Oh yes you should. They recently let out 2nd one about month ago I think, so you don't have to wait for it. Like I did... I will also be doing those eventually.
>>1890477 Very, soon hopefully. I really like the next story, so I want it to be good.
"I'm touching your breasts... aren't I?"
^there i lost it xD
While I wrote this, I thought of extending the threesome scene, but I wasn't too confident about it. Because I have never written one before and I didn't want to screw it up. I'm already nervous about the next story.
So up-vote this comment if you would like me to try to extend it to a chapter after Muffins, or leave it alone. It's your guys decision.
>>1904271 I enjoy this fanfic of the comic, to be honest you should extend it to muffins since I'm looking forward to reading it.
Apparently, the next chapter is up [size=1]*Trollface*[/size]
The Didact is pleased
It may not look like it, but he really is.(dude's a closet brony)
Applejack softly pushes her fingers inside Rarity's renal
...her kidney?
Definition of RENAL: relating to, involving, or located in the region of the kidneys
if this is hoofbeats shouldent the names be "Twibright" and "Flustershy"?
I found several grammar problems that need fixing:
1: The first paragraph is past tense, but the rest is present tense. You're generally not supposed to change tenses.
2: Paragraph 5, "Sounds like Fluttershy has freaked herself out," The space should be after the end quotation marks, you have it before.
3: Paragraph 6, The first half of the sentence is past tense. Change 'was lowering' to 'lowers' to keep it to one tense.
4: Paragraph 6, "Uh, Fluttershy is everything-" Once again, you have the space before the end quotations as opposed to after.
5: Paragraph 8: "Ummmmm..." You put a space before and after the end quotation marks.
6: Paragraph 14, The first half of the sentence is past tense. I recommend changing it to, "while she stands there"
7: Paragraph 15, "Woops" is generally spelled "Whoops"
8: Paragraph 16, another space before the end quotation marks
9: Paragraph 18, you shifted back into past tense. Change "was walking and turning" to "walks and turns"
10: Paragraph 21: change "Ow, my foot!.." to "Ow! My foot..."
11: Paragraph 22: shifted into past tense. Change "was stopped" to "stops"
12: Paragraph 29: i believe "rob" is supposed to be "robe"
13: Paragraph 34: "isn't" makes "bust" a singular verb, but "are" makes it a plural. "Her bust" can't be singular and plural.
14: Paragraph 34: The word "it" should be between "placed" and "firmly"
15: Paragraph 35: "Involved and Overly Intricate Knots" book titles should be italicised or underlined, not in quotations
16: Paragraph 36: "Crotchless panties" correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't panties nothing but crotch? If so, wouldn't that make crotchless panties nothing?
17: Paragraph 36: Another space before the end quotation marks.
18: Paragraph 37: Add a "d" to "suppose" and put "is" before it.
19: Paragraph 40: "excitingly" should be "excitedly"
20: Paragraph 43: Use of past tense. "stared" should be "stares" and "threw" should be "throws"
21: Paragraph 44: "It's" is being used as possessive, and therefore should not have an apostraphe.
22: Prargraph 45: Use of past tense. "made" should be "makes."
23: Paragraph 57: change "Fluttershy" to "Fluttershy's."
24: Paragraph 59: change "pull" to "pulls."
25: Paragraph 60: space before end quotations.
26: Paragraph 85: "every pony" should be one word.
27: Paragraph 99: "built' should be "build up"
28: Paragraph 99: "throw" should be "through"
29: Paragraph 99: add "she brings" before "her hand"
30: Paragraph 106: Changeling Fluttershy pulls Twilight out of the house, and then they notice the real Fluttershy tied to the ceiling. Would that mean that Fluttershy is on top of the house?
31: Paragraph 106: How can Changeling Fluttershy's laugh reverberate through the house if they're outside?
32: Paragraph 107: change "Twilight" to "Twilight's"
33: Paragraph 107: establish that the changeling goes back into the house before saying "the changeling inside."
Lieutenant Benson of the Grammar Nazis


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The Final Inspection
The warrior stood and faced God,
Which will always come to pass,
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass."Step forward now, old warrior,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"The warrior squared his shoulders and
Said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
'Cause those of us who carry guns
Can't always be saint."I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough,
And sometimes I've been violent,
'Cause the world is awfully rough."But, I never took a penny
That wasn't mine to keep.
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep,"And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear,
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears."I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here,
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fears."If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand. In life
I didn't expect nor need too much,
So if you don't, I'll understand."There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod,
As the warrior stood quietly.
For the judgment of his God."Step forward now, my warrior,
You've born your burdens well,
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."Author Unknown
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Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Beef Jerky
Like I've said earlier, I've got a long long adventure train ride to Chicago on Friday. My sister Dana suggested I make beef jerky to eat on the train, and she was right. It's a great great idea, for me to get some protein that I don't have to worry about eating before it gets to the wrong temperature and I get food poisoning. Jerky is simple and easy to make, and fairly hands off. Plus, its delicious. It's spicy and sweet and not terribly chewy like jerky sometimes is, making your face hurt. Ouch.
Beef Jerky
2 lbs not-too-fatty beef, I used London Broil
1/2 c brown sugar
5 T gf soy sauce
2 T fish sauce
1 T chili flakes
Freeze the meat for about an hour, then slice thinly across the grain. Combine remaining ingredients and whisk until sugar is dissolved. Put all the meat into a ziplock bag or bowl, pour marinade over, squeeze the air out of the bag, and stick the bag in the fridge for the night.
The next day, drain the meat for a half an hour. Line the bottom of the oven with foil, grease the racks lightly and then return to the oven so that the racks divide the oven into thirds. Lay the meat across the racks, not touching.
My oven starts at 200, so I preheated it and then when I put the meat in, cooked it with the door open an inch or two. The recipe says to cook 3 hours at 160, but I found an hour and forty five minutes with the door open at 200 was enough. When the meat is dry and still a bit flexable, it's done! Let cool completely, then try not to eat it all at once.
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SOCHI, RUSSIA—Greg Westlake scored the game's only goal while Corbin Watson made seven saves for his second straight shutout Tuesday as Canada defeated the Czech Republic 1-0 in sledge hockey at the Sochi Paralympics.
Westlake broke the scoreless tie at 7:33 of the second period, ripping a shot upstairs from in tight for his second goal of the tournament.
Canada had a number of chances to extend the lead but was forced to hang on late as the Czechs made one final push in the dying seconds.
"They're a big team, they're physical," said Westlake. "It's a lot of cycling against the Czechs. They have a big goalie so you have to pick your spots. If you're not shooting the puck well it's going to be a low-scoring game."
Canada has surrendered just one goal on 18 shots through three round-robin victories while outscoring its opponents 15-1.
"It was a fun game to play and it was a necessary game to play because we needed a team to push us going into the medal round," said Westlake.
Czech goalie Michal Vapenka stopped 17 shots in defeat as his team was eliminated from the competition.
"We had some scoring chances, there was just no finish," said Canadian head coach Mike Mondin. "The kid in net is a good goalie.
"He's a big guy so they're trying to go high and we shot a lot of them over the net."
Canada clinched first place in its pool and will take on the United States in one of Thursday's semifinals. The Americans, who won gold four years ago in Vancouver, dropped a hard-fought 2-1 decision to the host Russians earlier Tuesday to finish second in their group.
Russia will meet Norway in the other semifinal.
Canada won Paralympic gold back in 2006 but had a disappointing fourth-place finish in 2010.
Elsewhere on Tuesday, biathlete Mark Arendz battled pouring rain and dense fog to win a bronze medal in the men's 12.5-kilometre standing category.
It's the second medal of the Games for the native of Hartsville, P.E.I., who captured silver earlier in the week.
He finished in 30 minutes 31 seconds. Russia's Azat Karachurin won gold in 29:30.0 while Norway's Nils-Erik Ulset captured silver.
"To get a medal is awesome and that was the goal," said Arendz. "There were mistakes out there both in shooting and on the course so it was not a perfect race, but any time you are on the podium I have to be happy because this is strong field."
Arendz's medal was Canada's seventh so far in the competition (one gold, two silver, four bronze). Host Russia continues to lead with a whopping 34 medals, 23 ahead of second-place Ukraine. Canada and the United States are tied in third.
Arendz, who shot 19-of-20, said the poor visibility made the race extra challenging.
"It was the same conditions for everyone," he said. "I wasn't perfect in shooting so I know there are still mistakes that need to be cleaned up."
In para-alpine skiing, Braydon Luscombe of Duncan, B.C., was the top-placing Canadian, finishing second in the standing division with a time of 52.17 seconds. Josh Dueck of Kimberley, B.C., placed fifth in the sitting category in 59.93 seconds.
Standing athlete Kirk Schornstein of Spruce Grove, Alta., was 17th and Mac Marcouxopf Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., and guide Robin Femy of Mont-Tremblant, Que., did not finish their run in the visually impaired category.
Sit-skiers Caleb Brousseau of Terrace, B.C., Calgary's Kurt Oatway and standing athlete Matt Hallat of Coquitlam, B.C., also did not finish.
In the women's slalom, standing skier Calgary's Alexandra Starker was the top-placing Canadian in 1:06.59. Toronto's Erin Latimer was eighth.
In wheelchair curling, Canada improved to 5-1 and moved into a first-place tie with Russia with an 8-5 victory over China.


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Tithers — a Profile
Melissa Steffan, at CT: That last paragraph is a whole world of concern. 77 percent of tithers reported giving between 11 and 20 percent of their income, and 70 percent donate based on their gross (not net) income. The majority (63 percent) started tithing 10 percent or more between childhood and their twenties. Moreover, it [Read More…]
Tiger Mom, Thanks
From Grace Liu: My parents are immigrants from Taiwan. I was an only child, and I was expected to excel academically and extracurricularly. So, I delivered. I got straight A's. I played violin for hours. I did extra math, chemistry and physics problem sets under the eagle-eyed gaze of my mother. Through it all, I [Read More…]
Negotiating the Political Powers
How did the Judeans in the era around Jesus negotiate with the Roman powers and the Judean powers? We might need to begin with the observation that they had to since Rome's power was pervasive and, if need be, brutal. In 63 BC Pompey the Great was sent to the eastern Mediterranean to calm things [Read More…]
A Long Faithfulness: Preface
The following is from my new e-book, A Long Faithfulness: The Case for Christian Perseverance. The aim of this book is to present how the warning passages in Hebrews teach perseverance and the possibility of genuine apostasy of genuine believers, and this theme is applied to the notion so popular today called "meticulous sovereignty," that God [Read More…]


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DataSource, Inc. Announces GSA Schedule
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SILVER SPRING, Md., April 26 /PRNewswire/ -- DataSource, Inc., a $15 million company which provides information systems engineering, business processing reengineering, and network design to the commercial and government marketplace announces the availability of its General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule for services. The GSA Schedule number is GS-35F-5903H and runs through September 1, 2003. "DataSource, Inc. has built a strong reputation for providing excellent service from highly skilled and motivated personnel. Caring about the quality of our work is what drives our business," said Pamela W. Hopkins, President and Chief Executive Officer for DataSource, Inc. She further stated, "We are committed to the government and commercial marketplaces. I think it is critical to develop, promote and maintain processes that ensure repeatable, measurable success without encumbering expedient delivery. We have been able to do that -- although processes and methods are not new concepts, developing and following an approach that really does work for the customer and facilitates knowledge transfer do seem to be outside the norm. Our customers benefit from our commitment to doing the job right. Commercial or Government, we manage our projects with the client's best interest as our top priority." Founded in 1994 by Pamela Hopkins, DataSource has gone from a solo operation with $250,000 in revenues to more than 80 people, sizable office space, a long list of happy clients and projected revenues of $15 million -- all in four years. DataSource is headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland.
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LaDale Hayes Named Director of Baseball Operations
Former Alabama A&M Standout Joins Colonials Staff
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WASHINGTON - LaDale Hayes has been named the Director of Baseball Operations for the George Washington University baseball team, head coach Gregg Ritchie has announced.
His primary responsibilities will include oversight of the team's student managers, team budget, practice management, travel and recruiting plans, staff activities, coordination of video services and assisting with camps, clinics and community initiatives.
Hayes played collegiately at Alabama A&M where he was a four-year starter in the outfield. The Stafford, Va., native hit .323 for his career with 34 doubles, 14 triples, 10 home runs, 91 RBIs and 39 stolen bases. A two-time First Team All-Southwestern Athletic Conference selection, Hayes led the NCAA in triples as a sophomore with nine. He was also a hard-throwing right-handed reliever at Alabama A&M.
Hayes graduated from Alabama A&M in 2010 with a degree in Agriculture Business Management before being drafted in the second round of the Frontier League Draft by the Evansville Otters as a pitcher.
He has spent the past two seasons playing professionally in Canada for the Ottawa Fat Cats of the Intercounty Baseball League. In 46 games across two seasons, Hayes has batted .301 with eight doubles, two home runs, 21 RBIs and 20 stolen bases.
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Eagles find their wings under Foles
Nick Foles passed the toughest test of his remarkable run as the Philadelphia Eagles' No. 1 quarterback Sunday.
Facing one of the NFL's best defenses, including an extremely talented secondary, Foles threw three touchdown passes against Arizona — giving him 19 without an interception this season — and the Eagles held on for a 24-21 victory at Lincoln Financial Field.
Cardinals corner Patrick Peterson appeared to halt Foles' pick-free streak (now at an Eagles-record 233) on a theft with 3:52 left, but the interception was wiped out when Tyrann Mathieu was flagged for water-skiing Jason Avant out of the slot.
The slow-afoot Foles might not seem a perfect fit for Coach Chip Kelly's high-tempo offense — Michael Vick appeared to be before his constant injuries gave Foles the nod — but as NFL Network analyst Michael Irvin noted Sunday morning, "this isn't college." Kelly has adroitly dialed down the QB-running aspect his attack featured at Oregon, and the Eagles are 7-5.
Foles still plods for positive yardage on zone-read plays, but it's his passing accuracy and ability to adjust that makes him the key to the Eagles' attack.
With the Cardinals' secondary taking away his receivers, Foles found tight end Zach Ertz twice and tight end Brent Celek once for his TD passes. Arizona finally made a late-game adjustment that worked, putting Mathieu on Ertz, but it was too late.
Philadelphia came in with the No. 1 rushing attack in the NFL, but ran smack-dab into Arizona's front seven, ranked No. 2 against the run, which held LeSean McCoy to 79 yards.
Not a problem for Foles, though, at least in getting just enough points to win on 21-of-34 passing for 237 yards.
The Cardinals fell behind, 24-7, early in the third quarter, but Coach Bruce Arians' defense forced five consecutive Eagles punts from that point, enabling Carson Palmer (USC, Santa Margarita High) to nearly succeed in a comeback.
I've had my eyes on Foles since he and Washington's Kirk Cousins were Michigan State freshmen in 2007. Foles was ahead of Cousins on the Spartans' depth chart behind Brian Hoyer that year, but eventually transferred to Arizona. Foles went 88th overall in the 2012 draft, and Cousins was No. 102.
How 'bout them ... Jaguars? Whatever stage Jacksonville's rebuilding program under Gus Bradley reaches in Year 2, at least Pete Carroll's former sidekick won't have to teach the Jaguars how to win on the road next season.
Cecil Shorts III beat Browns cornerback Joe Haden on a double move for a 20-yard TD catch from Chad Henne with 40 seconds remaining. Shorts gets my Play of the Day award for giving Jacksonville a 32-28 victory at Cleveland, the Jaguars' third victory, all on the road (Tennessee and Houston were the others). If Bradley's team is supposed to be playing for the No. 1 pick in 2014, the memo was missed.
Forever young: John Abraham, 35, given up on by the Atlanta Falcons, got his eighth sack in the past six games for Arizona. He is coached by Tom Pratt, 77, the Cardinals' pass-rush specialist who was an assistant on Hank Stram's Kansas City Chiefs staff in Super Bowl I. Only Pittsburgh's Dick LeBeau (41 years) and Houston's Wade Phillips (37) have more NFL coaching experience than Pratt (35), who also worked in college and in Japan. Pratt was Hall of Famer Warren Sapp's first NFL position coach, and worked with Hall of Famer Buck Buchanan in the '60s in Kansas City.
Throwback: Only fellow old-timers will get this, but Houston QB Chase Keenum very much resembles Fran Tarkenton in his ability to extend plays with scrambling, and throw accurately on the run. Archie Manning and Doug Flutie were similar. Unlike Frantic Fran, though, Keenum has yet to lateral to his guards, which Tarkenton did several times when trapped. Also, unlike Fran, Keenum hasn't won. Hey, he's on the Texans.
Best sign: Seen in Carolina, where Cam Newton led the Panthers to their eighth victory in a row, 27-6, over Tampa Bay — "We CAM, we saw, we conquered."
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Frankie Stewart Silver is known as the woman who was hanged in Morganton for murdering and dismembering her husband, 19-year-old Charles Silver, with an axe in the cabin that they shared with their 13-month-old daughter Nancy on Dec. 22, 1831. Silver's family then helped her escape from jail and disguised her as a boy, but she was caught and returned to prison before her execution. The parts of Charles's body were discovered at different times, and there are three separate graves for him at the Silver family cemetery in Mitchell County, North Carolina.
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Before and After iOS 7: What's Different?
iOS 7, the seventh version of Apple's mobile operating system—the brain of every iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch—will be rolling out to the public this month. The free update should be available soon, but I got my hands on the early developer beta release in order to bring you these "before and after" shots that show off the new OS.
You may recall that two iterations ago iOS 5 brought significant new features, such as Siri, the first pull-down notification center for iOS, and a locked screen that had quick access to the camera. Then iOS 6 came along and made a few unexpected changes that didn't all go over well, like ditching Google Maps for a new (and supremely unreliable) Apple Maps app. iOS 6 also got rid of the iPod app in favor of dedicated apps for Music, Podcasts, and iTunes.
So what's new this time around?
iOS 7 looks stunningly different. I'll admit it took me a few days to warm up to the so-called "flat" design, but many of core features and functionality have been upgraded so significantly that I eventually started to associate the new design with the improved experience. As you'll see in the images, iOS 7 looks flat in the sense that it does not look three-dimensional, and is non-skeuomorphic. The images in the following slideshow pinpoint some of the most significant changes, showing them back-to-back with how they appeared in iOS 6. Take a look, and let us know what you think in the comments. Do you dig the new design? What about the new functionality?
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Taal Volcano's (14.0000°N, 120.9833°E) seismic network detected five (5) volcanic earthquakes during the past 24 hours. Field measurements conducted on 16 August 2011 at the western sector of the Main Crater Lake yielded slightly increased water temperature of 33.6°C from 32.9°C and water level increase of 1.20 meters from 1.08 meter as compared to previous readings. Ground deformation survey (precise leveling) on the Volcano Island last 21 - 28 July 2011 indicated that the volcano edifice is slightly deflated compared with 01-10 June 2011. Carbon dioxide (CO2) emission recorded on 27 June 2011 at the Main Crater Lake was 1,821 tonnes/day, which is above background levels. Alert Level 1 remains in effect over Taal Volcano. This means that hazardous eruption is not imminent. The public, however, is reminded that the Main Crater should be strictly off-limits because sudden steam explosions may occur and high concentrations of toxic gases may accumulate. The northern portion of the Main Crater rim, in the vicinity of Daang Kastila Trail, may also become hazardous when steam emission along existing fissures suddenly increases. Furthermore, the public is also reminded that the entire Volcano Island is a Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ), and permanent settlement in the island is strongly not recommended. DOST-PHIVOLCS


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I am loading 40 S&W for my SA XDm 40. Today I tried a little experiment with the OAL. The Lyman book says 1.135. So I took an empty case and seated a 155gr lead cast bullet long and dropped it in the chamber and closed the slide slowly into battery. I pulled the bullet out and measured. It came out to be 1.162. I did the same with a 180gr JHP and it came out to 1.187. 1.162 is about the longest i think because at 1.187 the bullet rubs the front of the mag. Now the question is, would 1.162 be safe? I did not notice any rifle marks on the bullet and I have read that ideal is about .010 off the landing. So someone please give me some guidence.
This was probably in reference to loading for rifle loads. The listed 1.135 should be followed for your pistol loads as the max OAL. When you go to moving a bullet deeper or shallower in the case, remember, it will affect your case volume. This isn't such a drastic difference in percentage of case volume when you're dealing with a 300 win mag, but with a .40, it's a much bigger %. An increase in case volume can be just as bad as decreasing, although decreasing volume is much more likely to cause a KB, the results can be equally disastrous. At 1.162; you'd be .027" over listed max; this results in an approx .08cc increase in case capacity which is approx a 11% increase in volume. I'll have to double check my math when i can get a calculator and some id measurement on some cases; but I am pretty sure i am in the ballpark here. Keep it safe and have a great one, Woolley
I found this while researching to. the link is also below. Its an IPSC article. Also, if you read through that article, there are guys loading as high as 1.235. Cartridge Overall Length (OAL) Many of the .40S&W handguns in use were developed from 9x19 handgun 'roots', and the SAAMI maximum Cartridge Overall Length ( 1.135") for the .40S&W was set to accommodate the limitations of the magazines available for those designs. With the use of the .40S&W in 1911-pattern guns, the magazines will accommodate much longer OALs, and in many cases these longer cartridges will feed better in those guns. Many of the loads listed below were for OALs greater than 1.135", and those without specified OALs from reloading manuals are to be assumed to be for loads no longer than 1.135". Reducing the OAL of a load which is already at or above maximum pressure will drastically increase the pressure, possibly resulting in spontaneous catastrophic disassembly of the cartridge and gun! http://www.k8nd.com/documents/hl40sw.pdf


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Each year approximately 50,000-65,000 undocumented students graduate from American high schools. Many of these youth were brought to the United States when they were very young and grew up in American schools, learning American values and experiencing American culture. Unfortunately, the majority of these youngsters are not able to access higher education due to the lack of in-state tuition for undocumented students and their inability to work legally to pay for school. Some would like to serve in the Armed Forces but they are not allowed to do so. Essentially, these high school graduates have no place to take their diplomas. Instead, they may be deported.
Call the President and urge him to stop deportations and let these young people pursue their dreams.
The DREAM Act is legislation that would grant young people, who were born outside of the United States but have spent much of their lives here, the opportunity to go to college, join the military, or work for a specific period of time after which they become eligible for citizenship. While the legislation has bipartisan support, it has not received majority support in the present legislative climate.
The President has the ability to grant "Categorical Administrative Relief" to young people who would be eligible for relief under the Dream Act. These students should be provided relief from deportation and granted the opportunity to continue their education, work or serve in the armed forces of the country they call their own.
On Monday, June 18th, CALL the White House at (202) 456-1111 and urge President Obama to STOP DEPORTING immigrant youth. "Not one more DREAM deported!" Anyone who would be eligible for legal status under the DREAM Act should not be deported.
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- I urge President Obama to stop deporting immigrant students. Young people who were brought to this country as children and educated in the American system should not be forced to leave the United States which, in many cases, is the only home they know.
- The President should stand by his executive order that directed immigration authorities to focus on deporting immigrants who committed crimes, not youth who were brought here by their parents. He must also ensure that the executive order is consistently and fully implemented by all immigration authorities. They must stop deporting immigrant youth.
- Eligible immigrant high school graduates should be provided relief from deportation and authorized to work, attend school, and serve in the military. They should be able to pursue their dreams.


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Le Grand Chêne is located in Lannion, in Brittany's Côtes-d'Armor department, just 6.2 miles from the beach in Perros-Guirec. It is set within a 2000 m², flowered garden and offers a furnished terrace and a veranda. The spacious guest rooms at Le Grand Chêne are individually decorated and offer a view of the garden. Each room features a flat-screen TV, a seating area, free Wi-Fi and an electric kettle. Breakfast is served every morning in the dining room or on the veranda, and the nearest shop is 657 feet away. Restaurants are found 1.2 miles from the property. Free, secured private parking is available on site and Lannion Airport is just 1.9 miles away. The property is 19.3 miles from Guingamp, 20.5 miles from Paimpol and 23.6 miles from Morlaix.


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(RSF/IFEX) - Reporters Without Borders has learned that a court in Gafsa (350 km south of Tunis) sentenced reporter Fahem Boukadous in absentia on 11 December 2008 to six years in prison on a charge of "forming a criminal association liable to attack persons and their property" for covering demonstrations in the Gafsa mining region.
Boukadous works for Al-Hiwar Attounsi, a privately-owned TV station based in Italy that broadcasts to Tunisia.
"This harsh sentence is yet another example of the arbitrary manner in which all those who upset the authorities are treated," Reporters Without Borders said. "Journalism is a high-risk profession in Tunisia. The judicial system is subservient to the government led by President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali and is always ready to convict anyone who could oppose the regime. Boukadous was just doing his job as a reporter."
Boukadous' lawyer, Abderraouf al-Ayadi, told Reporters Without Borders the aim of the sentence was to prevent Boukadous from working as a journalist. "Fahem Boukadous never participated in the protests," he said. "He just sent footage of the incidents in the Gafsa mining region to the TV station."
The lawyer added: "The police reports criticise Boukadous for his coverage of the protests, but Tunisian law does not punish TV broadcasts or working as a journalist. This decision was designed to sow terror among Tunisian journalists."
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Jun 17, 2014
In the second One-Day International (ODI) played between Bangladesh and India at Mirpur, India were bowled out for just 105. It meant that it was the lowest total amassed by India on the board against Bangladesh in ODIs. The previous lowest total by Indian team against Bangladesh was during the ICC World Cup 2007 round-robin phase when they were bowled out for just 191 runs on the board. India also went onto lose that game to Bangladesh.
In the second ODI played at Mirpur, India lost their way to some incisive bowling by Taskin Ahmed, the fast bowler. Taskin, making his ODI debut went onto take five crucial wickets to leave India in tatters. Actually, India won the first ODI of the series by seven wickets on the basis of Duckworth Lewis (D/L) Method.
For Indian setup, only Robin Uthappa, Cheteshwar Pujara and Suresh Raina were able to cross double figures, as none of the Indian batsmen were able to handle Taskin's pace. The pacer was well supported by others like Mashrafe Mortaza and Al-Amin Hossain. It was a team effort by Bangladesh that helped them to bowl out India for such a low score on the board.
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This is a must visit in Coffs and have a photo with you and the big banana and of course Max. It's a gift shop and cafe, but also the mini golf was so much fun (cool day mate and... read more
In 1964 John Landi wanted something to make passing traffic stop at his...
In 1964 John Landi wanted something to make passing traffic stop at his road side banana stall. He had heard of a "Big Pineapple" in Hawaii and thought that something big would definitely stop traffic. With assistance of 1200 pounds and local engineer, Alan Chapman, who set about designing the giant banana by cutting the best looking banana he could find into 40 pieces and developing plans from which builders could work from, the Big Banana could become a reality.
Builder Alan Harvey started the construction in September 1964 with the work to be completed before Christmas. The biggest banana in the world was officially opened on December 22 that year.
Not long after, John Enevoldson joined as a partner and they expanded with 20 more plantation acres, a shop, cafe and a larger car park. In 1968 John Landi retired and sold his share to John Enevoldson who continued building the business until 1988 when it was sold to Horticulture World, which was part owned by local businessman Bob Johnston. Bob continued expanding the Big Banana into an educational showcase before undergoing a $30 million redevelopment that re opened in June 1989.
The Big Banana now boasts The Banana Slip Water Park (Australia's first 3 story high inflatable waterslide - the biggest in the world), Ice Skating Rink, Wild Toboggan Ride, Going Bananas Cafe, Gift and Souvenir shop, Candy Kitchen, Sunset Lakes Nursery, "The World of Bananas" multimedia theatre experience, plantation and packing shed tour a state-of-the-art Laser Tag arena and in December 2014, a 36 hole Mini Golf Course !
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Somewhere in the heart of the Sargasso Sea, according to legend, there lies a calm body of water where all the wrecked ships of history find their way. Peter Sutherland, a youngish college professor weathering his first divorce, takes a Caribbean cruise in search of relaxation. Suddenly, a violent storm comes up, and sweeps him out into the Atlantic, clinging to a small rowboat. After many days, he is rescuedby the gentle people who live on the Drift, a floating city of French brigantines, Spanish galleons, English caravels, and Portugese men-of-war, hidden for hundreds of years at the center of the Sargasso Sea. Although incredulous at first, Peter slowly falls under the spell of the beguiling paradise in which he has awakened, a process hastened by the presence of Pao, a bewitching, dark-haired girl of seventeen who hopes to charm him so completely that he will never want to leave her. As his love for Pao deepens, Peter's mind and senses grow strangely alive, and he finds himself immersed in a world of feeling and intuition he has never known. Both frightened and attracted by the power of the Drift, Peter must finally wrestle with the dilemma of how, and whether, to return to the land-locked life from which he has been both exiled and released. Beneath the hauntingly lovely surface of this novel, the author has dislodged some bedrock questions about the nature of man's life, and the choices with which we are all confronted. In Peter's agonizing attempt to decide whether the Drift is real or only a seductive hallucination, and in his dilemma of whether to stay or leave, the reader will find a disturbing echo of his own fantasies about what is "real", or possible, or even desirable, within the private Drift that each of us inhabits.
This is Lloyd Kropp's first novel. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, grew up in several states of the Union, and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh. While in the Army, he did some sailing and exploring in the… More about Lloyd Kropp
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