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April Fools' Day in the USA inspires pranks and hoaxes, and smart readers beware unusual news stories on that day. Here are some fictional news headlines and stories that if real, would certainly accelerate Smart Grid and other infrastructure upgrades, as well as reduce CO2 emissions.
1. Congress Creates Green Bank Fund to Modernize American Infrastructure
In an unprecedented acknowledgement of the dire state of national electrical, water, gas, and transportation systems, bipartisan Congressional passage of the Green Bank Fund will result in the equivalent of a Marshall Plan to modernize vital American infrastructures. A White House aide, speaking on conditions of anonymity, revealed that the President and Congressional leaders worked behind the scenes to hammer out this agreement. The Green Bank Fund takes money Congress previously allocated to weapons programs that the Pentagon didn't want, like the Abrams tank, and makes it available as a source of seed capital to state-based Green Banks. "Leaders from both parties realized that our economic and national security rests on a strong and resilient infrastructure. The Green Bank Fund will help capitalize infrastructure upgrades and create the foundation for a secure economic future going forward," said the aide, adding that "the latest ASCE report card scared the hell out of political leaders."
All kidding aside, Green Banks are one of the latest innovations in finance that have positive impacts on Smart Grid progress. Green banks provide low-cost sources of capital for state-wide projects that meet their criteria. Green Banks leverage public and private sector funds and eliminate gaps in financial supply chains that often confront projects that use innovative technologies like renewable generation. While the situation is improving for utility-scale projects, projects at the individual home or building scale languish without funding. Connecticut first initiated a green bank in 2011, with other states now planning similar financial programs to align infrastructure and policy goals with newly available public and private capital.
2. Congress Kills Fossil Fuel Subsidies
In an unprecedented overhaul of the tax code, the permanent tax breaks for fossil fuel companies were eliminated today, over vociferous objections from representatives from oil-producing states. The resulting annual $4B in savings will be redirected to residential and small business weatherization projects in all 50 states. The projected results include local economic growth through increased employment as well as savings in energy bills and improved comfort for many Americans.
Without a doubt, clean renewable energy sources are given second class tax status through temporary measures that can expire every few years and thereby cause significant trepidation in investor communities. Immensely profitable multinational fossil fuel companies receive permanent breaks written into the US tax code. It's blatant tax code policy discrimination that picks winners (fossil fuels) and losers (clean renewables). Today's situation is anything but a level playing field, although there are valiant efforts in Congress to offer renewables one tax treatment that is only available for fossil fuel companies today. The bipartisan Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act does exactly that.
Equally important, a redirection of the $4B annually saved by eliminating unnecessary tax breaks to well-established fossil fuel companies would have powerful payoffs to communities, ratepayers, and taxpayers. A 2010 Oak Ridge National Laboratory study stated that for every $1 invested in weatherization, there's a $2.51 benefit to households and society. Each weatherization household gets $1.80 back in reduced energy bills, money which can then go towards food, healthcare, or education. An additional 71 cents is returned to communities in increased local employment, reductions in uncollected energy bills, and reductions in weather-related deaths in dwellings.
3. CO2 Emissions Reduced Thanks to NSA Anti-spam Initiative
The NSA, maligned for spy activities around the world, achieved heroic status today. Using its sophisticated technologies to ferret out spammers, they shut down their operations, dismantled their networks and financial operations, and identified perpetrators to local law enforcement agencies. "Spam email constitutes about one fifth of a typical business's email traffic in a year. Eliminating this traffic not only improves the productivity of everyone with an email account, it also reduces the demands for electricity at every stage of the spam lifecycle," said an NSA resource who requested anonymity. "We're proud to do our part to combat human-caused climate change."
Yes, it costs electricity to create, transmit, distribute, filter, display, and delete spam. Thus spam email contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. A study commissioned by McAfee identified a total of 62 trillion spam emails were sent globally in 2008, consuming 33 billion kWh and producing 17 million metric tons of CO2. That translates into enough electricity to power 2.4 million homes in the USA and the amount of CO2 produced by 3.1 million internal combustion engine vehicles. Sadly, the most recent numbers for 2010 indicate that email spam climbed to 95 trillion messages.
The sections of this article in italics are fictional stories today. Which headline do you think is most plausible and may come true?


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Rihanna: MET 80s
Duana was all over this for the 80s. I'm really, really tempted to imitate this 80s hairstyle on The Social today but I've decided to go with someone else. More on that later.
So here's Rihanna, Kristen Stewart's next best friend by the good will of the Gossip Genie, per my previous post, in cropped white Stella McCartney. Definitely better than Victoria Beckham's all white. And definitely the best out of all of Stella's girls, but if I'm honest, I'm kinda over the cropped trend. And I'm especially over it on her because she was just out in New York the other day in a minty-ish green cropped situation…
… and since the photos were blasted all over the internet, it just doesn't feel fresh.
Seen it!
What else?
For the after-party, Ri changed into gold and slinky. It's a dress I could see on Kate Hudson. And while I'm still not moved, I'll give this one the edge because of the ass crack.
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Gluten-Free Cooking
Try these recipes for cakes, breads, pies and more
Of all the digestive health troubles, gluten intolerance can be one of the most challenging. Its uncomfortable symptoms are triggered by a protein found in widely used grains, including wheat, barley, rye and oats. This makes most breads, cakes, cookies, cereals and crusts completely off-limits. What's more, gluten can be hiding everywhere: in processed cheese spreads, ice cream, flavored teas and soft drinks, burgers, sausages, soups and sauces — even the coating of frozen french fries.
See also: 10 superfoods for health
The good news is that there are many excellent gluten-free products on the market now, and the list seems to be growing constantly. But while cooking from scratch isn't always practical, it is still the best way to ensure wholesome, gluten-free ingredients. With a few pantry essentials such as rice, buckwheat and potato flour, you won't have to cut out all of your favorite comfort foods. Following are some recipes to get started.
Gluten-Free Baking
Almond Orange Cake
There is no butter or flour in this cake, which makes it a tasty option for gluten-free or other restricted diets.
Red Velvet Cake
An allergy-free version of a Southern favorite.
Banana Bread
Use ripe bananas for this soft and moist sweet bread. It's great for muffins, too.
Rosemary's Savory Pastry
Rosemary's Sweet Pastry
Gluten-free flours take a little bit of practice to master but are well worth the effort. Try these basic sweet or savory pastry-dough recipes for pies, tarts and quiche.
Pizza Dough
There's no need to give up pizza with this universally appealing recipe for pizza dough. Add your favorite toppings.
Salads and Entrées
Kasha and Beet Salad With Celery and Feta
Kasha, which is toasted buckwheat, is satisfying and gluten-free.
Spicy Eggplant Lasagna
An excellent recipe to prepare ahead of time and then reheat.
Sauces and Gravies
Gluten-Free Roux
This gluten-free thickener works as effectively as flour for thickening gravies, soups and sauces.
Gluten-Free Béchamel Sauce
This basic sauce is a base ingredient for casseroles, crepes, soufflés, and more.
Also of interest: Pain-fighting foods
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Sergio Cartanese needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 554 designs submitted by 86 freelance designers.
HIP 2 (tagline under logo- Sourcing and consulting)
We are firm of young and dynamic people dealing in sourcing and trading of consumer electronics products (TV's, audio products, ecc so high tech stuff ) , Our strength lies in our abiltiy to seek out what our clients need with devasting efficiency and results. We pride ourselves in our professionalism and modus operandi which constantly draws new clients to us by word of mouth. We deliver what we say when we say it. We need a logo and image that expresses this. The logo should immediately evoke a sense of simplistic professionalism but portrayed in a modern artist way. Minimal , fresh , modern.
Target audience is the electronics trading market but we cannot exclude moving into other product lines so the logo should not be limited to any specific market. The image should be universal.
my reqirements are quit simple, the rest is up to the designer's artistic expression.
We are looking for a simple, miinalistic and creative way of presenting our name Hip 2 . Originality and artistic flare are needed. Not too many colours , pastels would be nice. Web 2.0 look. Has to be striking and different. Tag line under the name Hip 2 is "sourcing and consulting" .
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Welcome to what is arguably one of the most difficult and challenging and yet most rewarding career choices in the world today. You have decided to embark on an adventure which will test your patience, endurance, and resolve to remain dedicated to reach your goals and define yourself as a leader in the industry. A career choice that will require serious investments in studies and skill building such as leadership, marketing, communications and building relationships and these are only the tip of the iceberg. You will find resistance, declination, and objections at every corner and your decision to remain committed every day will be tried and tested. Are you ready to give up yet?
Welcome to the world of network marketing!
It's so often that people misunderstand exactly what network marketing is and very often the questions asked are typically answered by those that didn't go the distance and truly commit to the much needed efforts required by being successful either part or full time. In this article I'll address a few of the questions that might typically come up during conversation and how I respond. When we are educated on how to answer these objections as to network marketing, we set ourselves up for success. Knowledge after all is power.
"I heard that network marketing is a pyramid scheme!" I hope I can lay this to rest, pyramid schemes are illegal in all fifty states here in the United States. Actually, did you know that in pyramid schemes you are paid a fee to get people into your business? Only the people who were able to get in at the very early inception of a particular pyramid scheme would make any real money. Everyone else, those at the bottom typically never raise above one or two levels and in most cases end up losing money on these illegal investments. In network marketing such as my business, I only get paid by products or memberships sold by people in my particular team as a result of the coaching and relationship building that is achieved through time spent cultivating those relationships. Recruiting efforts are performed to increase the business overall and everyone has an equal opportunity to earn income in any part or full time capacity by building their individual brand and company.
"I just don't have the time to commit to network marketing." Well, as with anything, you get back what you put in. You can definitely develop full time income potential by the investment of your time spent coaching and developing not only yourself but others as well. Many people do just as I did when I started out. I dedicated roughly about ten hours per week simply building my own skill set and doing research on what I needed to be successful. Then I found when I talked to others that recognized me as a leader in my home business and actually reached out to me to learn more, I typically would spend an hour or so with each person. Time is definitely a factor, and at first it can be overwhelming. But knowing that much like Rome, your home business in network marketing isn't intended to be built in a day, learning to have patience and allow yourself time to grow and having the right leadership that will coach and maintain an important business relationship with you is key.
"I heard I have to hit up my friends and family in something called a 'warm market'". Sure, you definitely do have that option to hit up friends and family. However if done right, and with the right leadership and business strategy, one in which I discuss and coach on my website, you can learn techniques to establish yourself as an authority in leadership and your home business so that you attract people to you online and within your community. All network marketing businesses will sell a variety of products, services, or memberships to address specific needs. By all means if a friend or family had a specific need and you had a solution, why wouldn't you talk to them about it? However, as I said before, establishing yourself as a leader and building your brand would be a worthwhile undertaking and prove to be an influential asset in your new network marketing business.
"It will take too long to be able to make money in network marketing". I agree to some degree that it could take time and patience to reach a point where your returns on investments are showing in the green. Something I remind people is that my definition of 'too long' and someone else's may be entirely different. Surely a recruiter who sets the precedence that someone will 'earn fortunes in weeks' or 'enable you to quit your day job in a matter of months' is definitely an incorrect one. Not to mention shame on that recruiter for setting these types of expectations. The result from these scenarios are typically the person becomes frustrated that they aren't seeing the results as promised in the time frame suggested. I think it is very important that people truly comprehend that starting a network marketing opportunity can definitely pay out huge dividends in the long run. It is not a quick business or 'get fast rich' venture by any means. Time investments in continued self development, reading books, attending seminars, following training CDs, and building your own infrastructure of how to operate your business with the right leadership will help anyone to become successful. Make sure you start your business slowly and allow your snow ball to build momentum over time as it rolls down hill and grows.
With your choice to talk to people face-to-face through what I like to also term Relationship Marketing, or utilize the power of the Internet, or both to drive your business the possibilities of success for you and the team you build are endless! Good luck on your network marketing adventure!
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Fi'zi:k are keeping the distinctive two-toned covers that have quickly become a hallmark of the brand across much of their 2011 range but are abandoning conventional stitched seams on the upper-end models in favor of a more advanced thermowelded construction.
According to marketing manager Alberto Fonte, the welded seams reduce friction – and thus, chafing – thanks to their smoother surface while still allowing the company to produce the trademark look. Because the welding is more expensive than conventional stitching, Fi'zi:k will limit its use to more critical areas such as the nose on the new Tundra 2 and Aliante Gamma.
In addition to the newly welded cover, the Tundra 2 mountain bike saddle will sport a slightly flexier shell and softer padding to yield better long-term comfort than the original, rock-hard Tundra. For high-end mountain bikers, Fi'zi:k have introduced a new Tundra 00 saddle with a carbon fiber composite base, braided carbon rails, Wing Flex sides, a smooth Microtex cover and a feathery claimed weight of just 140g.
The top-end Fi'zi:k Tundra 00 is aimed at weight-weenie mountain bikers with deep pockets
To go along with that ultralight Tundra 00, Fi'zi:k have added a carbon fiber variant of their Cyrano seatpost, which will use the same low-profile, two-bolt head as the original Cyrano but with a sleek carbon fiber shaft for lighter weight and a slightly smoother ride. The Cyrano Carbon will come in 27.2 and 31.6mm diameters, in lengths ranging from 270 to 410mm.
Fi'zi:k have added a carbon-shafted version of their excellent Cyrano seatpost for 2011
Red is the new black for San Marco
Selle San Marco are betting on red, with an entire collection of saddles featuring the passionate hue in the lineup for 2011. The aptly named Red Edition encompasses virtually every saddle shape in the company's catalog and includes eye-catching deep, blood red accents adorning the ends and edges of the synthetic covers – similar to what the company have provided to their sponsored riders.
Fancy graphics aside, the Red Edition saddles are actually intended as mid-range offerings, with San Marco's proprietary Xsilite rails instead of far pricier carbon ones. San Marco claim Xsilite is just as strong as titanium but 10 percent lighter.
Expect to see lots of red detailing from Selle San Marco for 2011
San Marco are also capitalizing on their lengthy heritage – the company have been around since 1935 – with a vintage range that includes such classic shapes as the Rolls, Concor Supercorsa and Regal.
In addition to throwback perforated real leather covers, San Marco will also offer the saddles in smooth brown leather and even some brighter colors, along with a synthetic vegan-friendly option for the Concor – all with budget-friendly carbon steel rails
Selle San Marco look to their past for their new classic range
Prologo add women's-specific and flatter-profile models for 2011
Prologo's new women's-specific Scratch Pro Dea and Nago Evo Dea saddles will offer similar features to the standard versions but with tweaked shapes that are claimed to better fit female anatomy.
Among the changes are slight central depressions and dipped shells to help relieve pressure on soft tissue, smoother edges up top, and generally wider, shorter and flatter dimensions throughout. Both saddles are built with carbon-reinforced nylon bases, solid titanium rails and synthetic microfiber covers. Claimed weights range from 212-227g.
Prologo have added two new women's-specific saddles to their lineup for 2011
Prologo will also add a new shape for riders who prefer flatter saddle profiles, called Zero – though in our eyes it bears a strong resemblance to the company's original Nago range that was discontinued a couple of years ago.
Relative to more hammock-shaped profiles, the Zero will offer a greater range of seating positions for riders who like to move around more while also concentrating more pressure on the sit bones instead of distributing the load more evenly as Prologo usually prefer to do.
Prologo's new Zero saddle design is notably flatter than other saddles in the range
Prologo will offer the Zero shape in both ultralight Nack and Ti 1.4 versions with carbon fiber and solid titanium rails, respectively. For even more soft tissue relief, there are also Pas variants of each with central cutouts. Claimed weights range from 161-228g depending on model.
More sizes and padding options from Selle SMP
Selle SMP's radical saddle design will gain a few new sizes for 2011 and even a collection of altered shapes aimed at more casual riders. Like the current Full Carbon racing model, the new Full Carbon Lite uses a unique, unpadded split carbon fiber shell and carbon rails but with 6mm more width and 10mm of extra length to suit riders with more broadly spaced hips. Claimed weight is just 119g – only 14g heavier than the standard version.
Selle SMP's new Full Carbon Lite saddle is a bit wider than the standard Full Carbon version but still super-light at just 119g
If your budget doesn't allow for the full-composite version, there's the more attainable Carbon Lite version, which uses the same shell and dimensions as the Full Carbon Lite but paired to tubular stainless steel rails.
Selle SMP will offer this model with a gloss white finish for those who want a little more flash than just clearcoated woven carbon fiber. Claimed weight is 175g (the white version is likely to be slightly heavier).
Selle SMP's distinctive saddle profiles are impossible to mistake for another make
Further down the line is the new 205g Dynamic, which uses the same hull shape as the Full Carbon Lite but in carbon-reinforced nylon and covered in thin padding and either real leather or Lorica microfiber. Selle SMP have also added a Lite Junior model for 2011 with smaller dimensions all around to suit riders aged 8-14.
Go organic with Brooks
Brooks' latest Select range of leather saddles is designed to appeal to the hardcore – but not vegan for obvious reasons – environmentalist, with certified organic hides sourced from Sweden and vegetable-based tanning compounds.
Brooks' new Select range of saddles uses leather from organically raised Swedish cattle and vegetable-based tanning agents
However, Brooks' marketing spokesperson Suzette Ayotte says buyers interested in the Select saddles should bear in mind that the more environmentally friendly manufacturing does yield a much harder saddle than usual, with a feel similar to the company's older models before they began pre-softening them. As such, Select riders should expect to take more time to break their saddles in, but on the upside, they should retain their desired shape and feel longer.
Riders who admire Brooks' classic aesthetic and consistently high quality but want something a little more hip can instead look to the limited edition Vans model produced in co-operation with the popular skate shoe company. Brooks will produce just 500 of the striking black leather saddles – and Vans 1,000 pairs of the matching shoes – and both will sport matching embossed skull patterns.
Brooks and Vans? A seemingly unusual pairing but it somehow works
Brooks' leather accessory and bag lines look to be on a continuing tear as well, with a number of new styles for 2011. Among the highlights are the new Islington rucksack with its waxed cotton body and interesting crisscrossed shoulder straps, the Brixton waxed cotton shoulder bag, the Soho full-leather shoulder bag, and gorgeously detailed Devon rear panniers, plus new smaller-profile leather grips, leather double toe straps, and chromed steel toe clips made with resurrected tooling from the 1930s.
Selle Royal look to the past
Selle San Marco and Brooks aren't the only saddle companies that are drawing on their histories, as Selle Royal (close cousins of Fizik) are also releasing a heritage collection for 2011 called Origins.
Riders looking to give their bikes a classic look could do far worse than Selle Royal's nostalgic Contour saddle
Origins will include a pair of old-school styles – the traditional Contour and plastic-hulled Aeroyal – both of which should be readily recognizable by cyclists who have been involved in the sport for a while. Selle Royal will offer the Contour with either leather or Microtex covers in three colors each, while the Aeroyal will come in black or white.


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By Quentin Fottrell
The 1% not only has more money, but more time to enjoy it. Rich men live longer than their lower-income counterparts, primarily because the latter are more likely to lead an unhealthier lifestyle, a new study shows.
Today, the wealthiest men live to 80.4 years on average, some six years longer than a man in a lower socio-economic group, according to the research carried out by the U.K.-based Longevity Science Advisory Panel, a non-profit group. And that life expectancy gap between rich and poor is widening: Some 20 years ago, a man born into a higher socio-economic group would be expected to live 75.6 years, nearly five years more than a person in a lower socio-economic group.
The reason appears to have more to do with how people choose to spend their money, the study says. It cites a wide body of research concluding that lower-income workers are more likely to smoke, they drink greater quantities of alcohol, and also have higher rates of obesity. A case in point: A 2011 U.K. government study concluded that in 2009 there were over 6,500 deaths in England directly attributed to alcohol — and the mortality rates were highest among the poor.
The gap mirrors a growing body of research showing a similar trend in the U.S., experts say. A 2010 study by the U.S. Social Security Administration found that men aged 65 who are covered by Social Security in the bottom quarter of distributions live 2.3 years less than those in the top quarter. Monique Morrissey, an economist with the Economic Policy Institute, a non-profit think-tank, says obesity rates and smoking only tell part of the story. "These behavioral factors still can't explain the widening gap in life expectancy," she says.
Morrissey says access to quality healthcare is also a major factor. She notes one policy that would make matters worse: Raising the eligibility age for Medicare and the retirement age for Social Security: "This would disproportionately affect the living standard of low-income retirees who rely the most on these programs," she says.


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It's officially awards season in the greater Los Angeles area and Lady Lux couldn't be more excited to see the fabulous red carpet looks. The Golden Globes, People's Choice Awards and the Grammys have all brought out Hollywood's brightest stars in their finest fashion. Celebrities have been seen wearing this season's hottest trends and many of these looks are mirrored in our designer loungewear and swimwear. Take a step into the lux life with sexy swimwear inspired by awards season 2015…. We can't wait for the 87th Academy Awards on February 22nd.
Plunging V Necks
This is all over the red carpet and Lady Lux couldn't love this look more. It's sophisticated and elegant while still being extremely sexy. Nicki Minaj killed it at the Grammys on Sunday in a beautiful Tom Ford gown with a plunging neckline. Beyonce stunned as usual in a Proenza Schouler gown with a plunging neckline and beautiful detailing. Kim Kardashian also took part in this trend and wowed us in a Jean Paul Gaultier gown. Our Pretty Woman monokini (in black and red) emulates this sexy trend so you can rock this look, too.
Effortlessly Chic Jumpsuits
The 41st People's Choice Awards was back on January 7, 2015 and Bella Thorne looked super sexy in her black body hugging jumpsuit. On Sunday at the Grammys, Gwen Stefani looked so fierce in her sexy Atelier Versace jumpsuit. The always cool Emma Stone looked amazing in her Lanvin tailored pants and crop top. Ellen's wife Portia de Rossi looked fabulous in her royal blue jumpsuit with a plunging neckline. In fact this jumpsuit trend is so huge on the red carpet that our fashion blogger had a hard time picking just four outfits to highlight. Take part in this ultra fab trend with a Lux Life romper.
Glamorous Embellishments
Ariana Grande's white hot look was on point for the Grammys. We love the cool white contrasting with the bright embellishments. Pretty litte detailing is what Lady Lux does best though! Our Hard to Get Line and our Donatella piece feature exquisite little details that make ever beach babe feel luxurious. Sarah Hyland and Stana Katic both wore beautiful, detailed dresses at the People's Choice Awards. At the Grammy's Katy Perry also took part in the glam embellishments trend in a beautiful Zuhair Murad gown.


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Jennifer Burns to Lecture on Ayn Rand• September 22, 2010 Share:
As part of the Lecture Committee's guest speaker series, Wabash College welcomes Dr. Jennifer Burns, who will give a Tuesday evening lecture titled "In Defense of Capitalism: The Ideas of Ayn Rand."
Dr. Burns' lecture will be on Tuesday, September 28 at 8:00 pm in Baxter Hall's Lovell Lecture Room (101). A reception and book signing will follow in the Rogge Lounge.
Burns is a noted historian from the Corcoran Department of History at the University of Virginia, where she teaches courses on American political, cultural, and intellectual history. She completed her undergraduate work at Harvard, where she graduated magna cum laude, and received her master's and Ph.D. degrees in history from the University of California, Berkeley.
"Dr. Burns' lecture on Rand's life and work is sure to inspire a lively debate in the community," said Assistant Professor of Economics Christie Byun. "Interest in Rand's work has experienced a recent resurgence, as people discuss the effectiveness of a capitalist system in contemporary society and reconsider the role of government in the everyday lives of citizens."
Her new book, Goddess of the Market: Ayn Rand and the American Right, features extensive research on Rand's life, work, and influence, based on Burns' exclusive access to Rand's personal papers and journals.
"I am an intellectual historian with a particular interest in how both intellectuals and ordinary Americans have balanced belief in capitalism with other competing ways of understanding the world, particularly religious world views," said Burns on her website. "In an unexpected twist, my interest in capitalism and Christianity led me to study the work and career of America's favorite atheist, the libertarian novelist and philosopher Ayn Rand."
Burns has also published extensively on conservative and libertarian political thought in a variety of both academic and mainstream journals. In 2010, she was honored as a Distinguished Lecturer by the Organization of American Historians. She has made numerous appearances as a guest speaker on a variety of television and radio programs, including the Cato Institute, National Public Radio, and the Daily Show with Jon Stewart.
More information about Dr. Burns' research, as well as links to her various media appearances can be found www.jenniferburns.org.
The lecture and reception are free and open to the public. Burns' visit is event is jointly sponsored by the Lecture Committee and the Rogge Fund.


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Vikings Activate Peterson From PUP List
The Vikings activated running back Adrian Peterson from the physically unable to perform list Sunday. Peterson is coming back from a torn ACL and MCL in his left knee and has been ahead of schedule in his rehab. Peterson was able to practice with the Vikings Sunday but cannot practice in pads until Tuesday because of the new collective bargaining agreement prohibits practicing in full pads for 2 days for players that have been activated from the PUP list.
Peterson is eager to play and sounded excited about being back. Peterson isn't expected to play Friday against Buffalo but could appear in the Vikings' 3rd preseason game against San Diego. Minnesota will host Buffalo at 7pm Friday in the 2nd preseason game, pregame on AM 1390-the Fan at 5:00.


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Giants fall 4-3 to Brewers as Angel Pagan nears return
Milwaukee --
Life could be a lot better for the Giants as they enter the literal and figurative August heat. After all, they once led their division by 9 1/2 games and now they are a second-place team.
Things could be much worse, too. Tuesday's events provided that perspective.
Before their 4-3 loss to the Brewers, decided on Gerardo Parra's homer off Jean Machi in the seventh inning, manager Bruce Bochy said center fielder Angel Pagan is expected to rejoin the Giants on Wednesday and return to the top of their lineup Thursday, assuming his final rehab game in Fresno went well Tuesday night (he went 1-for-4).
Thus, by the time they leave for this weekend's series in Kansas City, the Giants should be whole for the first time since Brandon Belt's thumb was broken in Los Angeles on May 9. Well, as whole as they can be without Marco Scutaro.
Considering all that happened since Pagan joined Belt on the disabled list with a back injury June 15, the Giants are in decent shape. They took the field at Miller Park to face the Brewers in a matchup between 61-51 teams, both of them holding playoff positions when rookie Jimmy Nelson threw the first pitch.
The Giants generally seem to be playing with more confidence.
The rotation has stabilized despite the loss of Matt Cain. The bullpen enjoyed its longest scoreless streak since 2010, at 23 1/3 innings, until Parra broke a 3-3 tie against Machi with his first homer since the Brewers acquired him from the Diamondbacks at the deadline.
The offense seems to be sparking in different spots, too. Pablo Sandoval is the latest to ignite. His three-run homer in the sixth, on an 0-2 fastball, erased Milwaukee's 3-0 lead and gave him six RBIs in a span of seven at-bats, with another runner thrown out at the plate on one of his singles.
The Giants have played better with Belt in the lineup, and they should be better still with Pagan.
"When we get guys back, the cornerstones in our offense like Belt, it makes a big difference," Tim Lincecum said after his six-inning no-decision. Lincecum was in command (one walk, eight strikeouts) but allowed a two-run Carlos Gomez homer and a third run on a Gomez bunt single.
Pagan's impact has been well documented in wins and scoring. When he went down with his back injury, the Giants were 43-26 and averaging 4.3 runs a game. Since then, they are 18-26 with 3.3 runs a game.
When Pagan returns, Bochy expects Hunter Pence to bat second, with Buster Posey third, Sandoval fourth and Belt fifth. That allows Bochy to extend the lineup and bat Michael Morse sixth. Perhaps there, Morse might feel less pressure to bash the Giants into the lead.
Bochy sat Morse for the second consecutive game to help the struggling left fielder clear his head. The manager can see that Morse's swing has gotten large, in search of home runs, with the opposite effect.
"I'll remind him that we're in this position with a lot of his help," Bochy said. "At times, he was carrying us with big hits, not just home runs, but big hits. He's got to relax and back off and have some fun with this."
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I haven't featured Within Temptation very much at Hard Rock Hideout. They have an impressive catalog of music, and their new album, The Unforgiving is already sporting three video clips in support of it.
Within Temptation have recently released a powerful new video "Fire and Ice" in support of their latest album, The Unforgiving. The might not be the heaviest of songs, but Sharon den Adel delivers an impressive vocal, and this video has some awesome imagery (in my opinion).
You can also check out the clips "Shot in the Dark" and the "Mother Maiden/Faster" video clips below!


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Job Title: Senior Multimedia Designer
Department: Marketing
Gaming License: Class III
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Reports To: Advertising Manager
The Senior Multimedia Designer is responsible for the design, scheduling, deployment, storage and support to the organization for all multimedia applications deployed including internet, intranet, digital signage and video content. The position serves as the mentor and lead of the multimedia staff and works closely with the advertising team to provide strategic and tactical graphical content for each communication channel. Responsibilities include the planning, development, deployment, testing, documentation, training, evaluation and on-going support of in-house Internet, Intranet and digital signage systems. The Senior Multimedia Designer will be required to design and develop user interface features, such as site animation, graphics and special-effects with the incorporation of the Casino Arizona and Talking Stick Resort design standards.
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Jon Gosselin Is Writing A Book — Will He Trash Kate?
Watch out Kate — Jon is penning his memoir! What will he say about you?
Kate Gosselin, you're not the only author in your family anymore! Your ex-husband Jon Gosselin is penning a book called A Slice Of Life: Jon Gosselin's Story. RadarOnline reports the reality dad is in the process of writing a book with his life coach Dr. Sylvia Lafair about having eight kids before he hit 30 and what it's like to be Jon G.
"It includes some of the lessons that Jon has been learning," says Dr. Lafair. "With helpful hints on how he is working to reframe his relationship with his family including his two brothers and his mother."
But the real question remains, what will he say about his ex-wife Kate!
We told you first that Jon was seeking guidance at The Country Place Retreat in White Haven, PA and that his mentor believes Jon is making major changes.
"Jon is really redesigning his life in a very positive way," says Dr. Lafair. "He has really decided to look deeply inside him and reinvent who he is."
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Jake and Vienna battle it out! Jake calls her a fame whore and Vienna screams he's a liar!
Will Jon trash Kate in his new book? He is following in the footsteps of his ex-wife and is penning a memoir!
Girls Aloud singer Cheryl Cole has Malaria! X-Factor judge got sick visiting Africa with DWTS pro Derek Hough!
Is Justin Bieber dead? Rumors have been circling the singer all weekend and we have the answers!
Will Penelope Cruz's boyfriend appear on an episode of 'Glee?' The Spanish hottie is expected to play a rocker!


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For readers of a certain age, that might sound like the title of a Playboy article of the 1960s or 70s. But no: it is the NRA's latest volley in its pro-gun rights campaign. It makes a lot of sense, too. Women are the fastest-growing demographic of gun purchasers, and manufacturers are increasingly catering to them with firearms designed specifically with women in mind. Ammunition makers, too: I recently saw, for the first time, a variety of ammunition marketed to women, with pink tipped cartridges and reduced recoil.
Gun rights are like a number of other issues where our culture pushes women to think in a monolithically liberal way. But, to put it mildly, the anti-gun forces do not speak for all women. The NRA's new videos are here. The "NRA Women" campaign is jointly sponsored by Smith & Wesson, in another smart move. Here is the latest video; it is very good, I think:
By the way, it seems to be a little-known fact, but the AR-15 is very popular with women, in part because it is easy to adapt to a smaller frame.


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Dolpa is the most remote and least developed district in Nepal, Although a few anthropologists and geographers had explored the region, the entire district was closed to trekkers until 1989 the southern part of Dolpa was opened to organized trekking groups. IN 1990 individual trekkers were allowed into the region if they obtained a special us$ 10 per week trekking permits and did a bit of a bureaucrai run-around. There are no tea houses also mg the route to dolpo. You can reach Dolpa from Jumla (6 days). dhorpatan (10 to 12 days ), Surkhet (9days) sallyan, ( 5days) and Jomsom ( 11days,but not allowed).
The dolpa Airport is at Juphal half a day from District headquarters in Duni. Another airstrip is in Chaurijhari,4days from Duni.All these trips could be combined into one long trek of 25 to 30 days , from Kathmandu to pokhara to Jumala to via Dolpo.Dolpo, a land beyond the Himalaya, conjures up visions of mysterious monasteries, snow leopards and blue sheep. It is situated in the western part of the country, and is one of the most remote regions in Nepal.
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BackupPC is a high-performance, enterprise-grade system for backing up Unix, Linux, WinXX, and MacOSX PCs, desktops and laptops to a server's disk. BackupPC is highly configurable and easy to install and maintain.
Given the ever decreasing cost of disks and raid systems, it is now practical and cost effective to backup a large number of machines onto a server's local disk or network storage. For some sites this might be the complete backup solution. For other sites additional permanent archives could be created by periodically backing up the server to tape.
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- 2 Apache Configuration
- 3 Alternative lighttpd Configuration
- 4 Accessing the admin page
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BackupPC is part of the official repos. You can simply install it with pacman:
# pacman -S backuppc
Additional Packages
The following packages are available if you want to
- Use rsync as a transport: rsync & perl-file-rsyncp
- Use compression: perl-compress-zlib
Start BackupPC
To manually start BackupPC issue this command.
# /etc/rc.d/backuppc start
Make BackupPC run at startup
To make BackupPC load at startup edit /etc/rc.conf and add it to DAEMONS.
# nano -w /etc/rc.conf DAEMONS=(... backuppc ...)
Apache Configuration
BackupPC has a web interface that allows you to easily control it. You can access it using Apache and mod_perl but other webservers like lighttpd works too.
Install Apache and mod_perl
# pacman -S apache mod_perl
Edit Apache configuration
Edit the Apache configuration file...
# nano -w /etc/httpd/conf/httpd.conf
...to load mod_perl, tell Apache to run as user backuppc and to include /etc/httpd/conf/extra/backuppc.conf
LoadModule perl_module modules/mod_perl.so User backuppc Include conf/extra/backuppc.conf
Edit /etc/BackupPC/config.pl. Set administrator name
$Conf{CgiAdminUsers} = 'admin';
Next, we need to add a users file and set the admin password:
# htpasswd -c /etc/backuppc/backuppc.users admin
# nano -w /etc/httpd/conf/extra/backuppc.conf
Edit the line
allow from 127.0.0.1
allow from 127.0.0.1 192.168.0
where you have to replace 192.168.0 to your corresponding IP-Adresses you want to gain access from.
Starting BackupPC and Apache manually
# /etc/rc.d/backuppc start # /etc/rc.d/httpd start
Starting both on boot
Add the BackupPC and the Apache daemon to rc.conf
# nano -w /etc/rc.conf DAEMONS=(... backuppc httpd ...)
Alternative lighttpd Configuration
server.port = 81 server.username = "backuppc" server.groupname = "http" server.document-root = "/srv/http" server.errorlog = "/var/log/lighttpd/error.log" dir-listing.activate = "enable" index-file.names = ( "index.html", "index.php", "index.cgi" ) mimetype.assign = ( ".html" => "text/html", ".txt" => "text/plain", ".jpg" => "image/jpeg", ".png" => "image/png", "" => "application/octet-stream" ) server.modules = ("mod_alias", "mod_cgi", "mod_auth", "mod_access" ) alias.url = ( "/BackupPC_Admin" => "/usr/share/backuppc/cgi-bin/BackupPC_Admin" ) cgi.assign += ( ".cgi" => "/usr/bin/perl" ) cgi.assign += ( "BackupPC_Admin" => "/usr/bin/perl" ) auth.backend = "plain" auth.backend.plain.userfile = "/etc/lighttpd/passwd" auth.require = ( "/BackupPC_Admin" => ( "method" => "basic", "realm" => "BackupPC", "require" => "user=admin" ) )
Accessing the admin page
Browse to http://localhost/BackupPC_Admin respectively http://YOUR_BACKUPPC_SERVER_IP/BackupPC_Admin


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I am a 67 year old male that met Jesus over 30 years ago. I was considering suicide when Jesus found me and gave me a reason to live. Because I didn't have the answer then, it has made it easier to know "Not by might,nor by power, but by my Spirit saith the Lord" (Zech 4:6) is the only way in Jesus. Not about me, but only about Him. My writing comes about as the Holy Spirit leads. I pray that it will touch others as much as it has me.
Recently released! Trials and Triumphs: Hope Beyond Circumstances: 40 Life-Changing Testimonies. This is an anointed book of personal testimonies that I was honored to be one of the forty chosen to be included. I was in tears as I read the many heartfelt stories of the amazing things that the Lord has done in so many lives around the world. This will encourage the Christian and help the non-Christian to see that there is a God that is alive and well today and still touches hearts of those that will seek and cry out to him. Jesus is alive and well!
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January 13, 2006
For 28 years, Lynn Garrard '64 ran the Elkhart Sectional boys high school basketball tournament with extraordinary enthusiasm and professionalism.
So when he announced his retirement as Elkhart Central High School's Student Activities Director and Assistant Athletic Director, his colleagues weren't about to let him retire without a proper send-off.
That's what they gave him on December 9. Elkhart Truth Assistant Sports Editor Anthony Anderson covered the event in his column, Twine Line, excerpted below:
Thanks a million, Lynn Garrard, or at least a half-million anyway.
That's about how many times fans passed through the North Side Gym turnstiles for Elkhart Sectional boys high school basketball games during the 28 years the tournament was under Garrard's direction
Garrard, 63, retired in December as activities director and assistant athletic director at Central High School.
For nearly three decades, he made the most-attended annual event in Elkhart County outside of the fair run like clock work, but to students and peers at Central, he'll be remembered for much more.
Through my own good fortune of talking with and working with Garrard over the years, and through observing staff and students around him, it's been obvious that the typically grinning man oozes energy, passion, humor, approachability, thoroughness and homespun humbleness.
"I'm not sure I'm ready to go," Garrard admitted last week. "I wish everybody could have the experience in their jobs that I've been provided. A lot of people have had bad duties or bad bosses, or don't like to get up and drive, and none of that has ever applied to me.
"I've just always been around terrific people. I've been very lucky."
So, why leave then?
Because family's important, too.
"My wife's wanted me to hang it up for a few years," Garrard said of spouse Janine, "and I finally said, 'Tell you what, we'll build a house (in Chandler, Ariz.) and whenever it's finished, we'll go.'
"Well, it's ready."
In Arizona, the Garrards will be able to live near their son, Marc.
For the outside of his new home, Garrard was presented from Central and friends a roughly 80-pound landscape rock, one that has a Blue Blazer logo and "Thanks for the memories" etched into it.
"That 'E' blanket," Garrard said of the other gift he received, "they don't give that to a lot of people, and it's something I'm really going to treasure, but that pet rock, I told them they'll need to pay the postage."
There's no mistaking Garrard's positive impact on students, and no mistaking that he's the one who's felt blessed over it.
"I think if you look at virtually any school in the country, you'll find people who like to be helpers, have good values, and people who enjoy being around kids the same way I do," Garrard said.
"The goal should not be to make ourselves happy, but to instill in kids the same values and academics that somebody gave us. In doing that, there's just a lot of good feelings that develop within yourself. Those are rewards you can't attach dollars to."
Photo above: ECHS Athletic Director Ted Foland presents Lynn Garrard with a letter blanket in honor of his 28 years of service to the school.Photo by Jennifer Shephard/The Truth


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Federal agents working along the U.S.-Mexico border south of San Diego dodged a fireball when a man lodged a Molotov cocktail at them Wednesday.
The man threw a bottle filled with gasoline and a lighted rag as he was crossing into the U.S. at the San Ysidro Port of Entry on foot around 1 p.m.
The device landed about a yard away from an inspection booth in one of the vehicle lanes and exploded into flames.
The criminal complaint said the bottle exploded just two feet from four officers who were in the process of inspecting a vehicle.
Photos distributed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection show the fireball and a large plume of black smoke rising from the scene.
There were no injuries.
Special agents with the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Protective Service arrested 39-year-old Ricardo Martinez Diaz, a U.S. citizen.
Investigators claim Diaz admitted to throwing the bottle at the officers.
San Diego attorney and legal analyst John Kirby is a former federal prosecutor.
He said the government and the FBI are going to take this incident very seriously.
"It sounds like it like have been an amateurish attempt, but any attempt to harm federal officers is taken very seriously by the U.S. attorney's office," Kirby said.
Kirby recalled one case when he was a federal prosecutor that involved an alleged undocumented immigrant defendant who bit a U.S. Border Patrol officer until he bled.
"And the amount of resources that were put into it was astounding," he said.
While it may be the act of a lone individual who doesn't like the officers or the policy of the CBP, Kirby said there will be a follow up investigation to see if the defendant is part of a something larger, a coordinated effort.
"If they find that, they could be looking at terrorism charges something even more serious than assault on a federal officer. So there will be significant further investigation," he said.
The device detonated in an area described as between the international boundary and the CBP inspection booths, officials said.
Agents used fire extinguishers to put out the fire before any damage was done.
Diaz is scheduled for a court appearance on Monday, Dec. 23.


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Before we go into any details about Jeremy Jones' Further, I just want to make sure it's very, very clear that this is not a snowboarding video. When you get your hands on a copy of this DVD, or go to a premiere when it rolls into your town, don't expect a video that's molded out of the traditional formula of rider-part. No, Jeremy Jones' Further is far from that. It's an epic story about where the human body can travel if it really sets its mind to it.
On September 7th, 2012 in Squaw Valley California, Jeremy Jones' Further premiered to a crowd of around 2000 people. If the 1,999 other people were anything like myself, they had no idea what to expect. OK, maybe they had a little idea, because the teaser was amazing. But the teaser also didn't tell the complete story of how gnarly the places Jeremy and crew traveled to.
The movie kicks off with Jeremy, Josh Dirksen, and Forest Shearer as they shred some of Hakuba, Japan's gnarliest faces. It was definitely a proper way to kick off a film of this magnitude. Those dudes rip up some of the most insane lines I'd ever seen anyone do. From there, Jeremy traveled to Svalbard,Norway, up by the North Pole where he met up with the legend, Terje Haakonson. They ride some of the most insane mountains while trying not to get eaten by polar bears. It really is a trip.
While the entire movie is absolutely bananas, I think the most insane part is when Jeremy, Lucas DeBari, and Ryland Bell go to the most far out regions of Alaska. It might've been the first time I've ever had the hair on the back of my neck stand on end while watching a snowboard movie, but I won't spoil any of the details here…
If you appreciate the act of riding a snowboard you really should do yourself a favor and watch this movie. You can check it out at one of the stops of their premiere tour, or you could grab the DVD at your local shop. But really, whatever you do, just make sure you see it.


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The adult film star who allegedly had a sexual relationship with President Trump is now suing the president, alleging the "hush" agreement that silenced the story was invalid.
Stormy Daniels filed a civil lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court, contending that the non-disclosure agreement she signed was invalid because Trump never signed it.
Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, and Trump's personal attorney, Michael Cohen, signed the agreement on October, 28, 2016, 11 days before the election.
The lawsuit is the first time Daniels has openly admitted to having a "hush" agreement to cover up her relationship with Trump, which she says lasted from 2006 to 2007, according to the lawsuit.
Neither Cohen nor White House officials immediately responded to requests for comments about the lawsuit Tuesday evening.
Last month, Cohen admitted to paying Daniels $130,000 but did not say what the payment was for. He said he used his personal funds to "facilitate" the payment and was not reimbursed by the Trump campaign or the Trump organization.
The Wall Street Journal reported in January that Cohen arranged the payment with Daniels to keep her from publicly discussing the alleged sexual encounter during the presidential campaign.
After the report, In Touch published a 2011 interview with Daniels in which she claimed she and Trump had a sexual encounter after meeting at a golf tournament in Lake Tahoe, Nev., a year after his marriage to Melania Trump, his third wife.


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It is one of the great scenes in American literature, as impractical as it is hilarious.
Tom Sawyer has been delegated to whitewash a fence for his Aunt Polly. Not just any fence, but one that stands 9 feet tall and spans 30 yards.
With the ingenuity that marks most of Mark Twain's work, Tom manages to trick his friends into thinking whitewashing is a privilege, rather than a chore, something not everyone gets to do.
In exchange for "letting" his friends do the work for him, Tom accumulates what he considers a treasure trove: 12 marbles, a piece of blue bottle glass to look through, a key that can't unlock anything, a tin soldier, a couple of tadpoles, six firecrackers, a kitten with only one eye, a brass doorknob, a dog collar without a dog and the handle of a knife.
Unlike a lot of people, I didn't read "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" when I was in grade school. I actually didn't read it until I was in college.
But it didn't matter. It was funny and outrageous and struck every chord in my being. Although primarily a children's book, "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" is one of my favorite books, one of those great gems you can pick up every so often and never get tired of reading. Although its sequel, "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" is considered the more serious work and has generated its share of controversy, I always preferred Tom Sawyer.
A friend of mine once asked what was so great about Tom Sawyer. More than anything, I think, the novel captures the spirit of American youth in the 19th century, if not today. With its language and attitudes, the book also reflects a side of life that no longer exists.
I can't speak for girls, but "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" always struck me as the perfect book for sixth grade boys. It's about that time you secretly realize it's all right to like girls. The little puppy romance between Tom and Becky Thatcher reminds me a little of my experiences with a girl that age, although I must admit I was never courageous enough to take a beating for her in class – which may be why I haven't seen her in years.
The book is also full of the adventures andĀ mischief that a lot of little boys are full of. Of course, few of us ever ran away to a deserted island or walked in on our own funerals or got lost in a cave or found gold.
But we sure wanted to.
This Sunday, the DeKalb Public Library is going to kick off its sixth annual Big Read program. Through a grant from the National Endowment of the Arts, the library will host a series of events throughout October to promote "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer."
The month-long Big Read begins with – what else? – the whitewashing of a picket fence at the library from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 30.
A total of 6,000 copies of the novel, which was written in 1876, will be given away free.
I strongly suggest anyone who has never read the book get a copy of it. If you have read it, this is a good chance to reread it.
It is so well written, there are places you can actually feel the summer sun beating down on you. In other chapters, you share the children's excitement and even their boredom. You can almost feel the sting of the headmaster's cane on Tom's backside.
If nothing else, the novel shows that not everything labeled a "classic" has to be boring.
Dee Cover, the director of the DeKalb Public Library, who recently reread the book for the first time since her childhood, apparently shares my feeling.
"I am really amazed at the depth of the book," she told me.
Personally, I can't wait to get my own copy and read it again. It's been too long.
SideLines: Revisiting my old friend Tom Sawyer
It is one of the great scenes in American literature, as impractical as it is hilarious.


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When you search for books online, either to purchase or simply to research an author, you inevitably run into the "lumping" problem. Yahoo, Google, Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other Internet giants use sophisticated computer programs to say, in effect, "If you liked that book, you'll probably also like this one too." They're suggesting that these other books are substantially similar to what you sought.
I must admit these suggestions are often useful and lead me to authors I'd not known about – but sometimes the similarity they cite is superficial and misleading. That's "the lumping problem."
For example, after I read my first Chris Offutt book ("Kentucky Straight"), I started looking for more titles by him. That was easy enough. He's published five books since 1992, a small enough output to track them all down easily. When I finished reading all of him, I wished there were more books of that kind.
That's an impossibility, though. If you enjoy Hemingway or Fitzgerald, how do you find other writers of the "same kind"? Really good writers have no peers, no generic substitutes.
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All of these writers grew up in rural America, mostly working class, had held menial jobs, knew farm and country life, hunting and fishing, and "good ole boy" culture. They also share a common concern with the problems faced by people who want to hold on to traditions and traditional values when faced by the crushing onslaught of modern American culture.
Unfortunately for them, most of the characters in their books live on the edge of poverty. The alternative "underground" economy abides in plenty of inventive ways. That includes brushes with the law – to put it mildly.
Because they are not outsiders looking in, all these writers have a native speaker's bilingualism. They can write standard American English, but, when they need to, they also write in local speech that will make your jaw drop with admiration for its uncanny aptness. Most entertaining.
All of these authors are labeled as "country noir" writers. This cowboy columnist disagrees with that classification and needs to separate the herd a bit. I thought it was a disservice to slap that "noir" label on some of them. For convenience, I'll call the ones I discuss below: Writers vs. Noir Writers.
Notice I'm avoiding saying "regional" writers, which is a damning label used to diminish the life and work of everyone outside New York, London, or Ancient Alexandria. Many critics assume that a life lived in a rural area, concerned with small town comings and goings, is a life of no consequence, one too colored by local customs and petty concerns to be of interest to the sophisticated reader. You know – petty, third-rate regional writers, like Jane Austen, or Anthony Trollope, or Samuel L. Clemens.
Let's start with the "noir" writers. Using noir to mean a crime-centered book, told from the point of view of the victim, the criminal, or someone falsely accused, I'd have to put Daniel Woodrell at the top of the list. His books are exciting, nasty, violent, incredibly suspenseful and peopled with fascinating characters.
The novel "Winter's Bone" (2006) is twice as tense as the recently released good movie made from it. Woodrell is credited with coining the term "country noir" (especially his novel, "Give Us A Kiss: A Country Noir." 1996). Woodrell's novels might be called "outlaw fiction," centering as they do on crime, criminals and violence. His "Woe to Live On," (1996), was made into the confusing and artificial Quantrill's Raiders film, "Ride with the Devil."
Another good noir writer is Donald Ray Pollock, who worked as a laborer and truck driver until the age of 50 and then enrolled in the Creative Writing Program at The Ohio State University. In 2008 he published "Knockemstiff, Ohio" to great acclaim and recently followed that up with "The Devil All the Time" (2011), one of Publisher's Weekly's Top Ten books of the year. Both of these books easily fit any definition of "noir." The latter book is not for those squeamish about violence. I'm one of them, but I nonetheless enjoy Pollock's writings because he's honest, fearless, and interesting.
I mention this next writer, Frank Bill, with reluctance. His "Crimes of Southern Indiana" (2011) is the epitome of the kick-in-the-door-and-shotgun-'em-all type of pulp fiction. Extremely violent, tough and nasty. I enjoyed two aspects of his writing. First, I was fascinated by the depiction of a backwoods criminal culture where I don't think I'll be knocking on anyone's door soon seeking a lemon twist for my martini.
And nearly all the stories are revenge stories, so once the victim has been pulped and the avengers go out looking to rebalance the justice scales, I couldn't help rooting for the bad guy to do in the badder guy. If I need say more, researching this writer led me to another genre he's semi-associated with: "Thug Lit." Enough about that.
The rest of the writers I started reading for this series are not, in my opinion, genre writers. Like Chris Offutt and Pinckney Benedict, they're excellent fiction writers who live and work in a quieter part of the world. They are every bit as accomplished and artistic as the urban writers who top the best-seller lists. I believe big city critics (and American book clubs) are prejudiced against taking the Weltschmerz of the American working classes seriously. Maybe "prejudiced" is too strong, and I should say "can't relate to." But isn't that what reading and learning are about: coming to understand our common humanity?
My favorite among the women on my list is Bonnie Jo Campbell of Michigan. She's been a finalist for both the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award for her short story collection "American Salvage" from 2009. She's also written several novels. She writes about men and women in an engaging, honest, intelligent and witty way. And one story in "American Salvage," about going to a creepy farm to buy a pig from some unendurably ominous people, still has me cringing.
I must conclude with Larry Brown, from near Oxford, Mississippi. He was, among many other things – including being a soldier in Vietnam – a fireman for 14 years before he dared to devote himself to writing full time. He managed to write 10 books, win a lot of awards, and have "Big Bad Love" (1990) made into a movie before he died in 2004. He writes with a charming and disarming honesty and sense of humor. His books are wise, gritty and touching. He seemed to be such a genuine, likeable, brave and unpretentious man that I always pick up his books with the affection I'd feel for an old friend.
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Terry and his new team, the Boston Celtics, were set to play Friday night in the arena Terry called home for eight years. He played a critical role in the first NBA title for Dallas two years ago.
The veteran guard was known as much for his community involvement as he was the "Jet" nickname that came from running down the court with his arms spread like wings after hitting big 3-pointers.
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Anyone here ever run into a Unitarian Universalist (UU) church before? It's a nondogmatic nondoctrinal church that is atheist friendly. It does not push any notion of gods or damnation. It simply put does not tell it's members, or anyone else, what to believe. Instead its services focus on using love, compassion, and reason to put issues before it's members. It welcomes all although those looking for dogma doctrine and hellfire will probably not find anything to their liking.
It's a place for people more interested in community than condemnation. Each UU Church tends to have its own flavor. My church for example trends towards atheist/humanist. The minister as well as most members are various stripes of atheists.
So the question is does the words church, religion, or sermon carry too much stigma for you or is this sort of thing interesting to some, or is it just useless nonsense?
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If you absolutely, positively have to go to a church on a sunday morning........... for me it would feel weird. I tend to associate churches with religion.
When I hear of 'atheist churches' I can't help thinking of Mary Howitt's poem that starts.....
"Will you walk into my parlour?" said the spider to the fly.
I've attended UU congregations myself (was a member of one in Urbana, IL, for a couple of years when I lived in nearby Charleston) and I've found them to be as accepting as the community I'm currently a member of, the Ethical Society of St. Louis (which is part of the Ethical Culture/Ethical Humanist movement).
I can understand where you're coming from re: "church", though. I personally identify more with the Humanist/Atheist POV but having a UU church where there's no Ethical Society nearby certainly does fill a need, IMHO. I definitely think having community is very important.
The UU Church always struck me as "Christianity Lite."
The only UU Church I have ever been in (once, back when I was a Wiccan) was on the east side of Jacksonville, Fla.
If you can trust Wikipedia's article on Unitarian-Universalism, the church consists roughly of 20% Christians. They ostensibly welcome such people as atheists and Wiccans (through their pagan outreach programme CUUPS), but the point of getting you in the door is the same as any other church.
Unitarians from New England are descended from the Congregational Church (the Puritans). Unitarians from NE rejected the literal reading of the Bible and the "elect" who would get into heaven dogma of the Puritans. The remainder after the split became the United Church of Christ, a well-known all inclusive group.
Their services are primarily structured around Protestant church services.
Christian Universalists started way back in 1793 and taught a universal salvation by Christ.
They are much like an airy-fairy New Age religion in many respects, but still have a creed which is a "non-creed," their Seven Principles.
In 2004 they specifically went for proselytisation, asking for "elevator speeches" (pitches that could be made for the UU Church in the course of an elevator ride to "educate" others about the UU Church). The idea is no different than door-knocking Evangelicals: they are inserting their beliefs into your space.
The beliefs in spirituality, holding that no particular religion has a lock on truth (except them of course, as that statement is a direct challenge to the claim of most religions), and the seven principles identify the UU Church as not rational. They are no more rational than any other gnostic religious belief (they know and believe that other religions do not have a lock on truth). The idea of spirituality and the "connexion of life" is not rational.
The Seven Principles, while containing admirable goals, are still religious in nature and not secular:
We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote
Today the UU church still holds to the idea of finding "truth" and "spirituality," thus they are no more rational than any other church, other than not being dogmatic by not having a particular creed.
Essentially they folded all together to form the present church.
There's a pretty good UU fellowship here in Greenville, SC. As you might expect in such a location, it tends toward a Christian-like flavor just by demographic, but at least it's a venue for local freethinkers who crave a church-ish structure. I'm an old hermit with no particular need for active social connections, and am so not a member, though Dear Li'l Sis (who leads the Rainbow Committee) and her son are. I do some pro-bono architectural work for them because I think that they're good people and deserve it. I'll occasionally go to their events, largely because they usually feature free beer & wine.
I was once asked to guest host one of their discussion groups (called covenant circles) and direct the topic. I chose superstition, and it was a good & lively conversation. We freely gave & took offense, and mostly agreed that we'd all learned something from one another. That's no small thing in a local culture very much imbued with strict biblical literalist dogma! Doing something similar in a Southern Baptist congregation probably wouldn't result in actual burning at the stake, but would undoubtedly bring social shunning. Those who have not grown up under the thumb of something like the KKK or Taliban might misunderestimate :) the gravity of being shunned by the Tribe, which is close to a social death sentence. Unis refuse to do that on general principal, and for that I respect them.
I don't like what seems to be the UU assumption of doctrinal relativism -- I think that some ideas are clearly more valid than others. Perhaps their take is that such assumptions are sort of an epistemological tax necessary for a functioning society. As I said, I'm a hermit who doesn't really get that point.
Hey, why don't you UU people join my church instead ?
I hav'ent got a church right now but I will make one up for you, if you show interest.
It should prove financially rewarding to be minister of my own church and I'm looking forward to the challenge.
I get the communal fellowship here, at Atheist Nexus.
I live so far out in the middle of nowhere that tumbleweeds have a fifteen mile run to hit anything other than a cow.
For in-person community, I have my village in Nebraska. For rough and tumble politics, I have the village board. For a break from Christianity's dead hand around my throat, I also have this place.
Pretty funny line about the tumbleweeds.
Being from Nebraska too, I can tell you that isn't that big of an exaggeration depending on where in the state you are.... I have driven on highways in the panhandle and not passed another car for 2 hours.
That, and the tumbleweeds are bigger than our new car. (We own a Smart.)
Getting to a town over 1,500 takes over an hour. With a strong tailwind. And there aren't that many highways here either.
I used to go for a few years before making a strong commitment to Atheism (I was still finding my path) and then I stopped going. The UU place I was going was mostly Humanist and help me find my path to Atheism. I evolved from it. (Faded away like Sentient did)
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