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Amazon Web Services (AWS) has installed a cluster system at its EU West facility in Ireland, allowing customers in the region to run high performance computing (HPC) instances in the cloud.
The Cluster Compute Eight Extra Large (cc2.8xl) instances went live on Friday 22 June, the company said in a blog post. This is the first time that AWS's HPC cloud technology has been available outside of the US.
Each instance includes a pair of Intel Xeon processors, 60.5GB of RAM, and 3.37TB of instance storage, according to AWS. Each processor has 8 cores and hyperthreading is enabled, so users can execute up to 32 threads in parallel.
The instances are connected to a 10GbE network, and can be grouped together for low-latency connectivity to other CC2 instances.
The new HPC cluster will appeal to organisations that are working with large, complex datasets, including financial services, oil and gas, life sciences, social gaming, advertising, e-commerce and media, according to Matt Wood, product manager for high performance and data intensive computing at Amazon Web Services.
"The arrival of the cc2.8xlarge instance size in the EU West region allows customers who store data in that geography to compute, analyse, ask questions and find insight from that data using high performance Intel Xeon E5 processors," said Wood.
"This brings the power of a purpose designed HPC environment with 10GbE fully bisectional networking to customers with the same on-demand, utility metering offered by other AWS services, providing faster turn arounds, larger computational runs and a shorter time to market."
The CC2 instances in Ireland are priced at $2.70 (£1.73) per hour for Linux and $2.97 (£1.90) per hour for Windows, said Amazon.
Speaking at the launch of Intel's Xeon E5 processor family earlier this year, AWS technology evangelist Dr. Matt Wood said that we are now entering the era of utility supercomputing, whereby anyone can dial up computational resources and massive storage requirements on the fly.
He said that scientific and financial organisations with massive computational demands will increasingly be able to rent resources from the cloud to be able to do their work – whether it happens to be product modelling, simulation or informatics – without having to invest in huge infrastructure.
"Traditionally these organisations would have to provision for 10-15 percent over the peaks in demand, but the cloud allows for bursty scalability, lowering the barriers to entry and allowing them to spend at least 70 percent of their time on differentiated work, rather than keeping the lights on," he said at the time.
Amazon said that cc2.8xl instances had formed the basis of a computing cluster which clocked a maximum speed of 240 teraflops. The cluster, which contains 17,024 cores and 65.968 TB of RAM currently ranks number 72 on the Top500 list.
(via Techworld.com)


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As much as we wish it were otherwise, life has no easy answers to our struggles. Oh, I know, I know . . . God is the Answer. But what happens when the Answer doesn't answer?
Because God can stop our pain, we think He should. So we pray. And pray.
But nothing happens.
That's what occurred with Mary and Martha. They sent a message to Jesus that their brother Lazarus lay sick. But instead of immediately traveling to Bethany, Jesus stayed right where He was beyond the Jordan River. When He finally did arrive, Lazarus had been dead four days.
In other words, Jesus had taken His sweet time showing up.
From what happened next, I see 3 lessons to help us understand why Jesus waits to answer our prayer.
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An Historic and Telling Day in Shutdown History
The previous record was established during the shutdown under Bill Clinton which was really the first one the Drive-Bys ever bothered to tell anybody about or report because they saw it as a way to attack Newt Gingrich. The other historic milestone -- this may surprise you. The other historic milestone today's shutdown reached, this is the first day in any government shutdown, the first day in all government shutdowns that furloughed federal employees will miss a paycheck.
Despite all these shutdowns we've ever had, despite the big shutdown over the budget battle in 1995, when we were getting stories about how federal employees were gonna miss their turkeys for Thanksgiving and Christmas. And during the school lunch fiasco where Republicans were killing kids by starving them, this is the first paycheck that will be missed by federal workers because of a government shutdown.
Now, it might be the first time ever furloughed federal employees missed a paycheck, but the checks went out almost immediately after the Clinton-Gingrich shutdown, and these missed paychecks will be made up. That has already been guaranteed.
So if this is the first -- I want you to listen to me carefully on this, because historical perspective is crucial going forward. If this is the first shutdown in the history of shutdowns where federal employees have missed a paycheck, then why have the Drive-By Media been reporting about all the hardships that federal workers are facing during all these previous shutdowns when today is the first day, the only day they've ever missed a paycheck?
The Drive-Bys have been shedding tears over missed mortgage payments, children going to bed hungry for three weeks now, but a paycheck hasn't yet been missed until today. There hasn't been any financial hardship until today. There wasn't any financial hardship during any of the previous shutdowns because no federal workers ever missed a paycheck. This is the first time.
And something else to notice about this. Every time there has ever been a crisis in the nation -- except the War of 1812, when the British burned the White House and the rest of the government. Every time there's a crisis, the Beltway not only has not felt the pain, but they have prospered. This is one of the things that's led to this gigantic disconnect. The people of this country are facing consequences daily because of open borders, but not the people in Washington.
During the eight years of Obama when more people were unemployed and the labor force participation rate was at an all-time low and more people than ever were on welfare, the Drive-By Media never, ever talked about it. Never reported it. Never called it to anybody's attention. But when all that was happening -- all that economic decline led and brought to us by Obama -- none of it was experienced in Washington. In Washington, the unemployment rate was 3%. The per capita income in Washington... Well, what is it?
Seven of the wealthiest 10 counties in America are suburban Washington, D.C. So whatever economic hardship is felt by the people -- either from open borders and rampant illegal immigration or just economic decline or you name it -- it's never experienced by people who live in Washington. It's never experienced by people who work there. Except today! Now for the first time ever -- aside from the War of 1812 -- Washington is actually seeing what it's like to worry about holding your job.
Washington is actually worrying and confronted with the prospect of not getting a paycheck. Washington and federal employees -- for the first time in the history of shutdowns -- are now feeling the pinch about being laid off or fired or facing some other insecurity. First time! And the media is right here. The New York Times: "Washington's Strong Economy, Financed by Taxpayers, Takes Hit From Shutdown -- It was almost lunchtime at a food court downtown and Yonas A. Seyoum, the manager of the Esprinto Cafe, marched over to the cash register and printed out the morning's sales.
"'It's crazy,' he said, holding up a drooping receipt. He had done $52.71 of business in five hours, miserable even for January. 'Not even enough to pay her,' Mr. Seyoum said, motioning to the cashier, a young woman leaning on the counter and playing gin rummy on her phone. He added: 'It's like a ghost city — totally dead.'" So what's happening? We can have open borders and we can have rampant crime and assaults on innocent people. We can have the Obama administration with declining economics for everybody; people losing their jobs.
It got to the point that Nancy Pelosi was talking about "funemployment"! To cover up unemployment, Pelosi was owl telling people what a great opportunity it was. Yeah. Pelosi said two things. (paraphrased) "One was most people don't like their jobs anyway. This is a godsend. Now they can spend their free time getting reacquainted with family and friends." Funemployment. The second thing: "Since most people didn't like their jobs, this is where you can finally forget that drudgery job you don't like and start painting landscapes that you've always wanted to paint.
"Now you can get into arts and crafts that you've always aspired to but you've never had time because of that yukko job you had." It was so bad that the Democrats came up with that as a way of trying to portray unemployment as a great opportunity, as a great thing bought to you by them and Barack Obama. Now we have the first government shutdown where the first federal worker is gonna miss a paycheck, and the media wringing its hands. (sobbing) "Oh, my God, the suffering! Oh, my God, the insecurity! Oh, my God, the empty cash register! Oh, my God!"
Never do we get stories like this about you or your neighbors in a declining economy except when there's a Republican president. But during the eight years of Obama, there wasn't any concern for lost paychecks, lost jobs, increased insecurity. But, man, the media has come out in force in stories of vast and great sympathy and concern for federal employees who -- for the first time in the history of shutdowns today -- are missing their first paycheck ever. A paycheck which, by the way, has already been guaranteed to be replaced when all this is solved and the government reopens.
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|"Ost-in-Edhil" by Felix Sotomayor
|General Information
|At the confluence of Sirannon and Glanduin
|People and History
|Elves of Eregion
|Sack of Eregion
|Images of Ost-in-Edhil
- "Deep they delved us, high they builded us, fair they wrought us, but they are gone."
- ― The Fellowship of the Ring, The Ring Goes South[1]
Ost-in-Edhil (S.A. 750 – 1697, existed for c. 947 years) was the capital city of Eregion, a kingdom of Noldor and Sindar in Eriador. It lay where the rivers Sirannon and Glanduin met.
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Ost-in-Edhil was founded by Galadriel and Celeborn, before the time they ruled Lothlórien.[2] The Elves began trading with the Dwarves of Khazad-dûm and built a large road to connect the city with the West-gate of the Dwarven kingdom.[3] The Elves of Eregion also traded with the Men of Númenor. After the Númenóreans founded the city of Tharbad to the south of Ost-in-Edhil, Galadriel is recorded meeting with Aldarion before he took up the Sceptre.
In time the Gwaith-i-Mírdain, a brotherhood of Elven craftsmen, was founded. They were led by Celebrimbor, the greatest smith since Fëanor. Sometime after S.A. 1350 Galadriel left for Lothlórien and Celebrimbor became Lord of Ost-in-Edhil.
In 1200 a mysterious craftsman named Annatar came to the city, offering his considerable talents. For 400 years they learned from him and together forged many Rings of Power. Annatar was, in truth, Sauron, who returned to Mordor to forge the One Ring. In 1695 the Dark Lord returned with an army of Orcs and began the War of the Elves and Sauron. In 1697 Celebrimbor was slain[4] and Ost-in-Edhil was completely destroyed.[2]
Centuries later the Fellowship of the Ring encountered the ruins of Ost-in-Edhil shortly before reaching Moria.[1]
[edit] Etymology
Ost-in-Edhil is Sindarin for "Fortress of the Elves" from ost "fortress" and edhil "elves".[source?]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "The Ring Goes South"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "The History of Galadriel and Celeborn"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Second Age"


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by Master Liam St. Liam, Pennsic Independent Battlefield Reporter
Like the French army at Agincourt, residents of Pennsic loathe having to cope with rain, especially the heavy thunderstorms that hit Wednesday night and Thursday morning.
Merchants found "Midnight Madness" slower than in years past, partly because they had to bring their display tables inside their tents. Thursday morning was also slow, because many merchants open a little later the day after "Midnight Madness." Food merchants, on the other hand, did a solid morning business, especially at times the rain let up. Later in the day, more shoppers ventured out as the end of the War neared.
The Mountain Pass battles got started but was ended by lightning, which closed the field for much of the day. The third Rapier War Point, the Woods Melee, was postponed at first, with the possibility of an Open Field Battle, but that plan fell victim to another set of heavy showers. The Drachenwald Mixed Pairs tournament was also rained out.
Many people reported problems with water in their tents, ranging from a distracting drip to major puddles and soaked bedclothes. A few even packed up early and headed home. There were no major injuries reported in a static lightning strike. Atlantia's Wednesday evening court, which was held at the Pennsic Fort, finished just before the rain started. Ealdormere Court in the Barn was nearly drowned out at one point by the sound of heavy rain.
The rain kept archers off the hill most of the day, . That leaves today, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., as the last chance to shoot the Mass Archery War Point. There will be children's archery championships held this morning at the archery field.
Thrown weapons events were rained out after what had been a very successful week. Lord Leonhard Schuwert of the Barony of Dragonship Haven, the East Kingdom Pennsic marshal, said the range has been busy all week prior to Thursday.
He said the beginners' classes are averaging 35 people a day, and he keeps three ranges going — one for practice, one for teaching and one for competition. He said 15 people from eight kingdoms are part of the Marshal in Training program. Lord Leonhard said between 100 and 200 people use the range daily. He hopes that in the future, the Royals organizing Pennsic will consider a mass thrown weapons point similar to the three mass archery points.
There are three specialty fencing tournaments starting at 10 this morning — the Midrealm Youth Rapier Tournament, the Aethelmearc Novice Tournament and the Seniors (Over 40) Tournament. The Outlands Rapier Tournament is at 1 p.m., and the Ladies Tournament is at 2 p.m. Closing Court is scheduled for 6 tonight at the Barn.


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Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Another reason I would prefer not to have salad for dinner
1. Make salad. Healthy leafy greens. Me: "Gee, this will be a nice healthy dinner. I should do this more often! Hmmm. Fresh croutons...gee that sounds great. Where is that loaf of bread anyway?"
2. Cut croutons from loaf of bread
3. Place croutons in toaster oven under broiler
4. Completely forget about croutons
5. Wander out of kitchen to sort mail
6. Remember croutons
7. Run like a crazy person across house towards kitchen
8. Enter smoke filled kitchen
10. Grab potholders
11. Throw back door open
12. Remove charred/flaming/smoking used to be croutons from toaster oven and place them outside to continue to smolder
13. Realize that smoke detector is about to go off
14. Close door so cats do not run away forever when smoke detector starts
15. Race towards hall closet for broom (cannot reach smoke detector)
16. Smoke detector goes off
17. Smoke detector then sets off the house alarm
18. Push button on smoke detector to stop screeching sound (i.e. slam broom end into smoke detector)
19. Jump off chair and run to alarm pad to turn off alarm
20. Phone is ringing (alarm company) so run back to kitchen to get phone and tell them all is ok
21. Miss call from alarm company because phone not on charger. Where is phone?!?
23. Run upstairs and find cell phone instead (pass two terrified cats on the way)
24. Call alarm company
25. Alarm lady: "Hello Ms. Wisbrun, we have dispatched the fire department to your residence."
26. Me: "Ummmm.... You can cancel that call. I just burned some croutons."
27. Alarm lady: "Pardon? So you do not require the fire department?"
28. Me: "No ma'am. So sorry for the trouble. All is well here. Thank you for your help."
29. No longer hungry. Stupid salad.
30. Head to kitchen. Where is the gin and tonic instead? I'll just have that for dinner and enjoy the burned toast smell that has permeated every room in my house.
Hope you are having a wonderful, crouton-less evening where you are! :)
22 comments:
- SoozeM said...
Hahaha oh dear what an evening, after all that a liquid dinner definitely sounds the way to go! But thanks for the giggle, hopefully you are able to laugh about it too now!
- November 10, 2010 at 7:27 PM
- Mary Grace McNamara said...
I think I'd head for the freezer and grab some ice cream instead. At least then I'd remember all the fun I had burning the croutons!
I'm sure the cats will forgive you....eventually!
- November 10, 2010 at 7:36 PM
- Unknown said...
Oh my. So much for healthy living. Cheers!
- November 10, 2010 at 8:43 PM
- DianeY said...
Now that I have stopped laughing (hopefully with you, by now), may I suggest some store bought croutons. They aren't bad and they keep pretty well!
- November 10, 2010 at 8:45 PM
- Angie said...
Laurie, Do not feel bad, that has been my entire week in a nut shell. I hope that it gets better with the start of a new day and some gin and tonic.
- November 10, 2010 at 8:53 PM
- Joyce said...
oh no!! don't feel bad...http://creationsbyjellen.blogspot.com/2010/09/big-boxes-burnt-dinner.html
- November 10, 2010 at 10:08 PM
- AllieKatMom said...
So not funny this happened but your #30 made me laugh!
- November 10, 2010 at 10:56 PM
- Laurie Wisbrun | Scarlet Fig said...
Don't get me wrong everyone, I am still laughing at myself over this incident :)
And DianeY: I've added store bought croutons to my grocery list!!
Joyce: See! It's easy to do, huh?
- November 10, 2010 at 11:34 PM
- {Leila}Where the Orchids Grow said...
oh no lol!
Gin-tonic is a healthy meal too as long as it has some lemon. Gotta have that vitamin C ;-)
- November 11, 2010 at 4:31 AM
- mcregan said...
Thanks for the early morning laugh--I am glad to hear that this sort of thing happens to other people! I agree with the second choice of dinners, too!
- November 11, 2010 at 7:51 AM
- PoetWhale said...
Welcome to the Burned Toast Club! Glad you are all right.
Twirl a bath towel under the smoke alarm to create air movement that will disperse the smoke. If you can't find a bath towel quickly, then use anything, but the cat, that you can twirl like a bath towel. Works for me every time. :)
- November 11, 2010 at 8:20 AM
- Sarah Craig said...
Gotta love that smoke detector - mine is currently beeping at me to remind me to change the battery - your story is making me consider whether to buy a new battery or not! Thanks for the early morning laugh!!
- November 11, 2010 at 8:26 AM
Well, sounds familiar. Seriously, thanks for the chuckle. Also, the tuts.
- November 11, 2010 at 8:30 AM
- Sooz said...
Yes, it sounds all too familiar. I recommend the twirling towel trick, too. Although I'm not as graceful, and tend to just flap a dishtowel under the offending detector. Hey! You can design a special Tufted Tweets or Urban Circus designated smoke detector flapper "towel" that hangs on a hook right under the evil, whining, plastic disk!
- November 11, 2010 at 9:40 AM
- Nicki Lundeen said...
Not only were you on the right track to a healthy dinner...you got your exercise as well!!!!! Too funny.
- November 11, 2010 at 11:25 AM
- Helene said...
Love it Laurie! Beautifully done, with real panache and grace! ;-)
- November 11, 2010 at 4:44 PM
Great tutorial! Snort snort chuckle chuckle
- November 11, 2010 at 8:29 PM
- MadeByMeaghan said...
haha. this is like a real life ben stiller movie! :)
- November 12, 2010 at 12:58 AM
- Becky said...
*X&^%*! is my favorite word! Been where you were but could not have said it so well!!
Glad you and cats are okey dokey. But dang, why pass up a chance to meet all those gorgeous fire fighters?!
- November 12, 2010 at 1:09 AM
- Emily said...
thanks for making my morning!!!
i love this story - this would soooo happen to me.
- November 12, 2010 at 10:22 AM
- mathea said...
Best tutorial ever! And after all that excercise you certainly deserved your liquid dinner ;-)
- November 14, 2010 at 10:21 AM
- Mindy said...
Thanks for posting this! It served as a little pick-me-up for me because I'm in the midst of "sleep training" with my 8-month old. I felt your frustration for a moment, instead of my own. Strangely therapeutic, so thanks!
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hey there...i was injured this past may at my bachelorette party making me a c6 quad. no hand function, smalll amount of triceps. i am ready to be independent now! how long did it take you. i want to transfer!
Yo what's up man, I haven't talk to you in a little while, how are things going with the handcycle venture? I saw the pic it looks great, I can't wait until my turn comes. Take care.
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I saw on one of the Marvel threads that you write your won Letters of Necessity. I was wondering if you could maybe e-mail me an example? I'm having a hard time getting insurance to say yes to a Marvel... I'm a T-3, with lower back pain and horrible spasticity in my legs. I'm planning on getting something from my rehab doctor for technical things and then an OT for all the quality of life differences, and of course my PT eval. Anyhow, the OT and rehab folks both pretty much just said i'll sign whatever you want. Any ideas, suggestions or samples of letters would be great. I see that you're in OH also, do you have a Marvel and if so who did you go thru to get it? Thanks!
ahh thats easy. quad quick releses. one flip up pushes th button in then just yank the wheel off. look on sportaid. anything else i cn help w just ask.
Hi, My son is a C5 who is now driving a truck. Because his fingers are weak, he cannot quite get his wheels off his chair. I saw you transfer into your car on You Tube tonight and was wondering how you got your wheels off. He too has a Colours chair. The wheels come off easy enough for me, but any help you could give would be appreciated. I read a lot of your post and my 19 year old son views the world a lot like you do. He has worked hard and wants to be as independent as he can. thanks for the help. Teri Goodwin
I needed a quick answer and that is why I am coming to you lol......when mixing a caverject vial of 20 mcg, how much sterile water do use as the syringe takes up to 3 ml 's ?? Thanks, Mike
If you don't mind my asking, my boyfriend is a c5, no tricep use also, only he in complete, no hand use either. I was wondering how you transfer with no tricep use.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Confused about how threatening ISIS really is to the U.S.? It's not surprising.
Since the Islamic terrorist group came on the U.S. radar earlier this year, the organization has been called many things, from wannabe varsity players to a "cancer."
In January President Barack Obama down-played the terrorist group's power, telling the New Yorker rather flippantly, "The analogy we use around here sometimes, and I think is accurate, is if a jayvee team puts on Lakers uniforms that doesn't make them Kobe Bryant."
Fast forward five months and the White House started calling ISIS a "principal threat." Three months after that, the Secretary of Defense is calling the group "beyond just a terrorist group."
So what gives with the changing rhetoric?
As ISIS (the Islamic State) continues to prove its growing might in the Middle East the question is, did Obama make a tactical decision to downplay the group's strength, or was he just plain wrong because of bad intelligence reports?
[Related: Can U.S. target ISIS without helping Assad?]
"To a certain extent I don't know how well-considered the comment was. At the time it was made ISIS was not that big of a deal," said Steven David, an international security expert and professor at Johns Hopkins University. But at the same time, "the president may have an interest in downplaying the terrorist issues in the Middle East."
Here's a succinct timeline of the White House administration's references to ISIS over the past 8 months:
Jan. 27: Obama calls ISIS, a broken off branch of al Qaeda, a "jayvee team."
Feb. 7: Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson calls ISIS a "matter of homeland security." (Note: Johnson's assessment came only 12 days after Obama's remarks.)
May 28: Obama says ISIS is today's "principal threat."
June 24: Secretary of State John Kerry says the administration and officials were "surprised" when ISIS captured Mosul, Iraq.
July 23: Brett McGurk, deputy assistant secretary for Iraq and Iransays ISIS is worse than al- Qaida and is a "full-blown army."
Aug. 8: Obama says U.S. has a "strategic interest" to force back ISIS.
Aug. 20: Obama calls ISIS a "cancer" following news of the group's beheading of American journalist James Foley.
Aug. 21: Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said ISIS is "beyond just a terrorist group."
Aug. 26: Spokesman for Gen. Martin Dempsey says "ISIS is a regional threat that will soon become a threat to the United States and Europe."
Originally, according to experts, Obama's first comments about ISIS, also known as ISIL (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant) or the Islamic State, may have been a political and diplomatic strategy.
"If you look back at the Obama administration's counterterrorist strategy, one of the principal themes was resilience," said Matthew Kroenig, a former defense strategist under the Bush administration. "Basically it's the idea that we are going to make it clear that terrorist organizations won't affect the U.S."
When Obama first addressed the threat of ISIS, the group had yet to prove its strength and the White House sought to downplay the danger by belittling the organization—a typical strategy.
"One principle of counterterrorism strategy is you do want to make the terrorist organization ineffective and make it seem ineffective. Denying the perception of strength is important. If you can counter their narrative and call these guys jokers…in general that kind of thing is helpful," Kroenig explained.
It also probably didn't hurt that downplaying ISIS helped the Obama administration, which was actively working to distance itself from the Middle East after repeated promises to wind-down a military presence in the region.
But ISIS apparently didn't get the memo. The group quickly and aggressively took control of major areas of northern Syria and western and northern Iraq. Most recently the group has made headlines for its attacks on thousands of Yazidis, an Iraqi minority group that it forced to flee into the Sinjar mountains, as well as its beheading of journalist James Foley.
ISIS was expelled from al-Qaida after its members failed to tone down violence against civilians. Now ISIS is no longer an aspiring al-Qaida group — it seems to have surpassed it in terms of brutality.
"I think two major things have changed. The facts on the ground have changed. [ISIS] controls two significant parts of two countries," Kroenig said. And "it's harder to sustain the argument that it's a JV team now… they are better funded than al Qaeda ever was."
David at Johns Hopkins said ISIS has "tens, maybe hundreds of millions of dollars, they have state of the art equipment from the U.S. through the Iraq Army and there are several hundred ISIS members who are European who can get into the western countries without a visa or oversight. Do I think they will conquer America? No. But they can certainly induce a fair amount of harm."
On the other hand, some experts believe the shift in White House reaction to ISIS was calculated.
While the U.S. may have first been reluctant to get involved in the Middle East, it has now done a complete 180. In recent weeks the administration ramped up intervention efforts in Iraq and Syria, including missile and drone strikes against ISIS in northern Iraq and now authorized surveillance in Syria.
"I believe the change in tone has to do with the administration's decision to conduct more direct military action against the group," said Mark Habeeb a Foreign Service professor specializing in negotiation theory at Georgetown University. "To justify and ensure public support for such actions, it helps to portray the threat as a serious one. Playing down ISIS' threat was a way to justify not intervening."


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Although the Friday Night Mystery Rides are over until next spring, we will still be meeting for Friday Night Dinners at various restaurants in and around RI by car or bike, meeting at the restaurant.
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I had originally planned to post a series of interviews with representatives of the four "initialed credentials" that are permitted to prepare income tax returns under the new IRS regulation regime – JD, CPA, EA, and RTRP - based on a discussion over at Bruce (THE MISSOURI TAXGUY) McFarland's YouTube "McTax Hangout" a few weeks ago, on the differences between the included the differences between the designations and the exemption from proving competence and currency (i.e. taking the initial competency test and maintaining annual CPE in taxation) given to attorneys and CPAs, as well as other current tax topics.
While not yet endowed with the RTRP initials, I planned to represent the previously unenrolled preparer.
As of this writing only the Enrolled Agent – Trish McIntire of the McIntire Tax Center in Arkansas City, Kansas – has responded to my interview questionnaire. Trish writes the blog OUR TAXING TIMES. She often writes very specifically about the tax preparation business. She usually has something good and interesting to say, and I often find myself saying "Right on, sister!". A fellow lover of the American Musical Theatre, Trish is very involved in her local theatre group.
There is constant confusion among the taxpayer public as to just what is an Enrolled Agent is. An Enrolled Agent is not an agent, employee or representative of the Internal Revenue Service. An EA is an independent, private tax professional who is "enrolled" to act as a taxpayer's "agent" in proceedings with the IRS. An Enrolled Agent is "enrolled" to "practice before the IRS" by virtue of taking the Special Enrollment Examination and maintaining a required amount of CPE credits in the specific area of taxation (and, of course, 2 hours per year in ethics). Both the competency exam and the continuing education requirements for EAs are more extensive than those for RTRPs.
(Q) Explain the difference between an RTRP, an EA, a CPA, and a tax attorney – and in what instances a taxpayer would need each with regards to a 1040.
(A) RTRP, EA. CPA and Attorneys are groups that can, with a valid PTIN, prepare tax returns for compensation. There isn't a special IRS designation for "Tax Attorney." The IRS gives the same rights of representation to all attorneys in good standing with their state boards. So my brother with his brand new law degree has the same privileges before the IRS as an experienced tax attorney. But I wouldn't let him handle a tax case for me. Holders of the RTRP and EA designations are tested by the IRS while CPAs and attorneys are tested on the state level by their state licensing board. All have continuing education requirements which are set by the same group that tests them. All groups have the right to represent clients before the IRS but what the RTRP can do is limited by the IRS.
There is no real hierarchy in the designations for a taxpayer when it comes to tax preparation. The ability and interest to do a type of return depends on the preparer and their practice. A RTRP might be a wiz at farms (not on the RTRP test) while a CPA doesn't handle returns with EIC. In representation, the RTRP is restricted so any of the remaining tax pros might be a better choice. Again, other factors need to be considered in choosing a representative.
(Q) Currently CPAs, and attorneys are exempt from proving competence and currency in 1040 preparation under the IRS tax preparer regulation regime. Regardless of your opinion on whether or not the regulation regime is a good idea – explain either why the exemption for CPAs and attorneys is appropriate (and how passing the CPA or bar exam qualifies one for preparing 1040s) or why CPAs and EAs should not be exempt.
(A) The test for a RTRP designation is a minimum tax competency test. The same material is tested in the EA exam. The question is do any of the state tests for a CPA or attorney license cover all that material in the same depth? From what I've heard, it doesn't. The other issue is that tax related continuing education is not required for attorneys and CPA. They can take tax courses but they are not required to take them. We end up with 2 standards and the groups that the public would assume to be better able to handle tax issues are the groups who have less testing and no continuing tax education requirements.
(Q) The talk of tax reform (even though only talk at this point) has turned to eliminating "tax expenditures". What current tax deductions and credits would you keep in a new simpler Tax Code, and what deductions and credits simply have to go?
(A) I would get rid of all those deductions for personal expenses that most people can't use or make them direct deductions. Employee business expenses, personal casualty and theft losses and mortgage interest come to mind. Get rid of Schedule R. Put in inflation adjustments in taxable Social Security. Something needs to be done with charitable deductions but I don't know what.
(Q) Is the Tax Code the proper place for providing "social benefits", such as tuition subsidy (the education tax benefits), supplemental welfare (the Earned Income Credit and refundable Child Tax Credit), and to encourage energy efficient purchases (the Energy Credit)?
(A) My concern with a blanket removal of "social benefits" is the Earned Income Credit. If Congress wants to pass an incentive for energy, the Dept of Energy should administer it. HUD should take care of housing incentives, you get my point. I understand the idea for doing it on taxes – it's quicker, but that's why we've had so much fraud lately. If Congress insists on using the IRS for processing, keep it separate from the 1040. Kansas has a property tax rebate that is handled by the KDOR but it has its own return and processing timetable. That way the claim can be double checked and not hold up the KS-40 refund.
That might be the answer for the Earned Income Credit. I have a real problem getting rid of this program. There is a lot of fraud but there are a lot of hard working people who need that money. It's their cushion against medical bills and emergencies (car repairs to keep working). Yes there are a few who don't take better work to keep their refund maxed out. But so many more would be happy to lose the EIC if their income would go up. Administering it through a Federal department might be an option as long as it stays reasonably accessible to everyone who qualifies.
(Q) Do you think you will see a true simple Tax Code in your lifetime, with truly minimal deductions, no credits, and either a flat tax or only 2 tax brackets?
(A) No! We don't have the people who can do that. Have you read the book "Showdown at Gucci Gulch"? It's behind the scenes of the 1986 tax reform. We don't have the people who are passionate about the changes or the leadership who are willing to make it work. On top of that, lobbyists are much more influential today than in 1986 and would make cutting their credit or deduction impossible.
(Q) I have suggested doing away with the tax deduction for depreciation of real property (see my post http://wanderingtaxpro.blogspot.com/2007/11/here-is-something-to-think-about.html). What do you think of this idea?
(A) I would have a hard time explaining to a client that they can't take any part of the new business building off their taxes. They can depreciate the new tools but not the building. Also, the depreciation might be more necessary to the business early in the life of the building than the tax on recaptured depreciation later. And don't forget, there is a good chance that there won't be any recapture later because of death and the stepped up basis. I don't see this one happening at all.
(Q) Now that the tax season is finally over, how will you be spending your summer vacation?
(A) Still doing returns - an appointment coming in this afternoon. I'm also getting ready to direct a show and co-writing a director's handbook for the theatre. I'm updating the theatre's website for the new season and redoing my office site. And catching up on paperwork and filing.
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Peace pipes, feather headdresses and war paint are still regarded as typically Native American to this day. To see how the indigenous peoples of the United States really live, visit their summer festivals.
Ethnic Extravaganza
The Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial in Gallup, New Mexico, welcomes members of all tribes from August 3-12. Contests, dances and traditional handicrafts are the main attractions.
Crow centenary
With 1500 tents, Crow Agency, Montana, becomes a teepee city from August 15-20. The Absarokee, as the Crow call themselves, will be staging their cultural festival for the 100th time this year with ceremonies, music and show fights.
National holiday
The Navajo Nation governs an autonomous area the size of Bavaria, Germany. The capital, Window Rock in Arizona, is hosting the Navajo.


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Brenda Smith Myles is an associate professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Kansas where she co-directs a graduate program in Asperger Syndrome and autism. She has written numerous articles and books on Asperger Syndrome and autism including Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions for Tantrums, Rage, and Meltdowns (with Southwick), Asperger Syndrome and Sensory Issues: Practical Solutions for Making Sense of the World (with Cook, Miller, Rinner, and Robbins), and Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Practical Solutions for School Success (with Adreon), the winner of the Autism Society of America's outstanding literary work. Myles is on the executive boards of the Organization for Autism Research, Asperger Syndrome Coalition of the United States, Maap Services Inc., Aspen, the International Council for Learning Disabilities, and Advocates for Individuals with High Functioning Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and Other Pervasive Developmental Disorders. She is also the editor of Intervention in School and Clinic, the third largest journal in special education.


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Snowden honored by US whistleblowers in Moscow
MOSCOW >> Edward Snowden burst back into the limelight Thursday after four whistleblowing advocates from the United States reported meeting him to give him an award and after his father arrived for the first time since his son received asylum. Through it all, the fugitive remained hidden.
The four activists, who said they met him Wednesday, gave Snowden a truth-telling award on behalf of Sam Adams Associates for Integrity in Intelligence, an organization of former national security officials. They ridiculed U.S. government assertions that Snowden has caused grave damage to national security.
The United States has charged Snowden under the Espionage Act for revealing secrets he acquired as a contractor for the National Security Agency (NSA). "Integrity must trump blind loyalty," countered Coleen Rowley, a former FBI agent who was at the meeting, Snowden's first with visitors.
The encounter and the separate arrival of his father suggested that Snowden remained under tight control of Russian authorities. Snowden has not been seen since he left Sheremetyevo Airport on Aug. 1.
The four Americans told their story Thursday in a 15-minute program on the RT channel, which is financed by the Kremlin and broadcasts its point of view. Snowden's father, Lon, met reporters in the company of Anatoly Kucherena, Snowden's Kremlin-connected lawyer, and sped from the airport to an appearance on the main Russian television channel, also controlled by the Kremlin.
"I'm Mr. Kucherena's guest," Lon Snowden said, "and I'm very thankful for his hospitality, and I'm going to follow Mr. Kucherena's advice and that will determine where my day leads."
Lon Snowden acknowledged that Julian Assange and anti-secrecy group WikiLeaks had helped arrange his travel here, and the four Americans said Sarah Harrison, an Assange aide, remained with Snowden in refuge.
Kucherena declined to reveal any details about a meeting between father and son, saying security concerns were paramount and suggesting the United States might somehow take action if it knew Edward Snowden's whereabouts. "We need to understand he is America's most wanted man," the lawyer said.
State Department spokeswoman Marie Harf said that Snowden's father "really isn't our concern, and even the father meeting with the son really isn't our concern."
"The reaction is the same it's always been. Mr. Snowden needs to return to the United States to face these charges," she said.
The Sam Adams award was announced in July but presented in person Wednesday, honoring Snowden as a whistleblower, a description the United States calls wrong. U.S. officials contend that whistleblowers reveal information after efforts to go through official channels are ignored. Snowden, they say, made no such efforts before leaking secrets, forfeiting whistleblower protections.
Thomas Drake, a former NSA executive who became a critic of the agency, praised Snowden for speaking truth to power.
"Russia, to its credit, recognized international law and granted him asylum," he said, asserting that U.S. officials drove Snowden into Russia's arms by making him stateless. The United States points out that Snowden remains a citizen even though his passport was revoked and that he should return home to answer the charges against him.
"This is an extraordinary person," said Ray McGovern, a former CIA analyst. "He's convinced what he did was right."
"I thought he looked great," said Jesselyn Radack, who once accused the FBI of ethics violations and now defends whistleblowers for the Government Accountability Project. She said the United States has presented no evidence that Snowden harmed national security and was acting vengefully.
"We weren't worried about coming into your country," she told a Russian TV host. "We're worried about getting back into ours."
Rowley, who has testified to the Senate Judiciary Committee about problems facing the agency and the broader intelligence community, said the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks had taught Americans that national security was harmed when agencies failed to share information with one another and the public. "He's remarkably centered," she said of Snowden.
Snowden, they said, has no regrets about what he did. He has been on the run since May, leaving his home in Hawaii and turning up in Hong Kong, then fleeing to Moscow on June 23, spending five weeks hiding in the airport where his father arrived Thursday.
"I've had no direct contact with my son despite previous reports," Lon Snowden told reporters gathered outside the airport. "If the opportunity presents itself, I certainly hope I'll be able to meet my son."
Kucherena told reporters that Edward Snowden was running out of money.
"What he really needs to do today is find a job and I hope he can do that in the nearest future," he said. "He could get a job in IT or maybe human rights. But we haven't decided yet."
He said it was natural that Snowden has not been seen. "This is because he is being persecuted by a huge power, the U.S. government," he said. "This anger persists, and we understand this very well."
Speculation has been rife about why he has remained in Russia. Authorities here say he could not travel onward because the United States revoked his passport, although Russia could have provided him with travel documents if it had so desired.
"I'm here to learn more about my son's situation," Lon Snowden said, "and I'm thankful, extremely thankful, to the Russian people, President Vladimir Putin and Mr. Kucherena and his staff for their help in keeping my son safe and secure."
He said he doubted his son would return to the United States but said it was up to him.
"I'm his father," he said. "I love my son."


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What Cheese to Use For Macaroni and Cheese
Laura Werlin: "Anything Can Go Into Mac and Cheese"
Cheese expert Laura Werlin, author of Mac & Cheese, Please! ($17), taught two jam-packed seminars (who can say no to the American staple?) during the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen. The queen of cheese knows a thing or two about the best cheeses to use for homemade macaroni and cheese, as well as lighter variations to make during the heat of Summer.
Keep reading for Werlin's sage macaroni and cheese advice.
POPSUGAR: When recipe developing, what were your favorite cheeses to use in mac and cheese?
Laura Werlin: The best cheeses to use are the ones that melt the best. Among my favorites are cheeses from Europe like comté, gruyere, and Italian fontina. From this side of the Atlantic, I love younger cheddars, monterey jack, and mozzarella. Basically you want the cheeses that are going to create that gooey-ness that I think should be part of mac and cheese.
PS: Did you discover any cheeses that simply did not work in mac and cheese?
LW: Actually, I discovered the opposite: all cheeses work in mac and cheese in different ways. If you have a hard cheese, then it's never going to become gooey, but it does become nutty when grated and put on the top of a mac and cheese. A brie is magnificent in mac and cheese — it won't be gooey, but it will be creamy. Same with fresh goat cheeses and ricotta. Other soft, fresh cheeses are terrific in mac and cheese. Really, you can use almost any kind of cheese; it just depends on the outcome that you're looking for.
PS: What was your favorite recipe from the cookbook?
LW: I can't choose my favorite recipe! I love all 50 of them for different reasons. What was fun for me was creating so many variations on the basic mac and cheese theme. What I realized is that basic mac and cheese is truly a blank canvas for anything that's at the farmers market, in a charcuterie store, in the grocery store, in your pantry, in your refrigerator. It's kind of a catchall in the very best way. It was just a matter of taking flavors that I like — for instance, Indian spices. I put that into my Indian spice roasted cauliflower and spinach mac and cheese. I managed to fold most of what I like into a mac and cheese someway or another.
PS: Because it's Summer, what is a lighter macaroni and cheese that you recommend making during warm weather?
LW: I have a whole chapter called "Lighten Up, Cool Down," and those recipes are all intended to be a little easier to make and a little lighter in spirit and in substance. I really like the goat cheese, mozzarella, basil, and tomato mac and cheese. It's basically a play on the caprese salad. It's just so light, summery, easy to make, and really satisfying.
Here's Laura Werlin's recipe for caprese-inspired mac and cheese.


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From the Cornplanter Indians to early settlers, through plague and disaster, to its war heroes and sports exploits, discover the charm of this southwestern Pennsylvania town. Chapter by chapter, delve into the history of Salisbury's schools, bands, sports, churches, groups, military, disasters, street scenes, industries, first inhabitants (Native American and early settlers), and nearby communities. And for the genealogist there is also a chapter on the Showalter Family history.
You'll find it easy to page through the history of Salisbury simply by clicking on the icon bar at the bottom of each page. While you're here be sure to check out the other pages related to the story of Salisbury.Reminisce about the "good ole days" at the Salisbury - Elk Lick High School alumni pages! Have a comment about the web site or looking for information? Leave a note for me in the guest book. I hope you enjoy your visit.


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'Dancing With the Stars': Zendaya receives season's first perfect score
Week 8's performance night for "Dancing With the Stars" had it all -- shirtless torsos, teary rehearsals and a noisy confrontation between the judges while the audience booed. In other words, it was a normal night on the show -- perfect for host Tom Bergeron's birthday.
The remaining six couples had to perform two full dances -- one individual dance plus a trio dance featuring an eliminated pro dancer or a member of the DWTS Troupe. After a foxtrot that was described as "pure, graceful, light" by judge Bruno Tonioli and scored a 10 by head judge Len Goodman, Zendaya and partner Val Chmerkovskiy added Gleb Savchenko, partner of eliminated celeb Lisa Vanderpump, for a trio salsa. The fast, furious dance brought the house down, set the dance floor on fire and earned a perfect score of 30 from the judges, the first of Season 16.
If that was the high point of the two-hour show, the loud argument between the judges after Kellie Pickler's trio dance was a low. Kellie and partner Derek Hough did a romantic, angelic Viennese waltz with lots of emotion as their individual dance and were rewarded with two 9s and a 10 from the judges. But the trouble came with their trio paso doble with pro Tristan MacManus, a performance piece that Derek choreographed to be the reverse, devilish side of the first dance, complete with black costumes and red mood lighting.
Bruno called it "masterpiece theater" and judge Carrie Ann Inaba came out of her seat to gather Kellie in a hug as she said "it took my breath away." But Len didn't like it -- he said he was "expecting more than flashing lights and crashing music" and that it was a "hodgepodge of moves" as the audience booed loudly. Soon all three judges were on their feet, yelling at each other and Len even was bleeped for his language at one point. When Carrie Ann and Bruno each scored the dance with a 10, Len punished Kellie and Derek for what he said was a lack of classic paso doble moves and gave them a measly 7. Ridiculous!
Aly Raisman and Mark Ballas did a terrific job with their Argentine tango as Aly is gradually being able to loosen up and take on character for her dances. Len said it "had mood and atmosphere" and was "smooth, seductive and terrific." The judges were really in a weird mood tonight, and both of the guys interrupted Carrie Ann often, but they agreed on an almost perfect score of 29. When Aly and Mark returned to the floor for their trio jive with Henry Byalikov of the DWTS Troupe, they were hot and in sync. Although Aly was accused of dancing a little flat-footed, the judges were generally appreciative of the performance with three 9s.
Jacoby Jones and Karina Smirnoff were once more in the middle, neither excellent nor awful. And now the producers of the show have put a mic on Jacoby's mom, Emily, encouraging her to yell her opinions to the judges. I think that is just going too far and is more annoying than entertaining -- Len even asked her if she liked the dance this week. The pair first danced a Viennese waltz, and once more, it's amazing how light Jacoby is on his feet. He really has outstanding moves when he puts his mind to it, but ripping open his shirt in front of Carrie Ann near the dance's end just wasn't needed. Their trio paso doble with Cheryl Burke had all the passion and fury that Jacoby is getting known for, along with his now-expected leap over his partners. This dance even included a slide between the women's legs, but there just wasn't enough technique to boost the couple to the top of the leaderboard.
Ingo Rademacher and Kym Johnson stayed near the bottom again. Now that the competition is nearing the semi-finals, even 8s, which were the couple's scores for both dances, are no longer good scores for this group. Ingo and Kym danced a foxtrot for their individual dance, and even though the judges were complimentary, the scores didn't break into the 9s and 10s like the three top women celebs. Len said their trio jive with Lindsay Arnold was "full of fun" but Bruno thought his kicks and flicks could have been sharper.
And "Bachelor" Sean Lowe may not last until his own bachelor party. He and partner Peta Murgatroyd danced a tango that just didn't have the sexy vibe that the dance should have. Once more, Carrie Ann pointed out that Sean "lost the music" and Len said it had "plenty of punch and attack but lost fluidity." Trying to wrap their trio jazz number with Sharna Burgess around a storyline about a magician and his assistants just didn't succeed as they would have liked. Bruno described it as "plenty of magic with a little bit of tragic." The couple received 7s for both of their dances, and after co-host Brooke Burke-Charvet called the judges' comments "kinda mean," Sean pointed out, "We're consistent if nothing else."
During the program, Tom kept reminding viewers to vote on Twitter to pick which dance of six they would like matched with which celeb. The dances to be done next week are Afro-jazz, disco, flamenco, hip-hop, Lindy and Charleston. If he's still in the competition, I can't imagine Sean doing hip-hop. Can you? Who do you think will be going home this week?
The celebrities and their scores (individual plus trio):
Zendaya and Val -- 28 + 30 = 58
Aly and Mark -- 29 + 27 = 56
Kellie and Derek -- 28 + 27 = 55
Jacoby and Karina -- 27 + 25 = 52
Ingo and Kym -- 24 + 24 = 48
Sean and Peta -- 21 + 21 = 42


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The new personal financial wealth and income reports of the Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court are now available online.
The Ethics in Government Act requires annual personal financial wealth and income reports from top officials in all three branches of government. The goal is to prevent conflicts of interest and deter corruption and the appearance of corruption of public officials.


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Self hypnosis programs are becoming a big success today. In the feeble economy of this century, very few people have the capacity to pay a huge amount of money for sessions of hypnotherapy. Also, going to a professional hypnotherapist will require dedication in matter of time. Patients can expect full recovery only after weeks of training under their therapist. That could be a problem for some people for whom time is not a luxury. They need quick fixes which they can have access to in the privacy of their own homes. This is where self hypnotherapy gains an advantage.
Self hypnotherapy is conducted with the help of recorded messages which are set up by professional therapists. These messages are related to any topic that the patient is concerned with, and they contain a soothing effect that aims to heal. These recorded messages can be played during the time when the patients are asleep. People can listen to these recordings when they are awake, but this is not usually recommended. For self hypnotherapy to work, patients need to be in a state of unconsciousness, like when they are asleep, so that the walls in their minds are lowered and they are most susceptible to the main content of the audio.
At this stage, whatever the recording plays is imbibed deep within the subconscious part of the individuals, thereby becoming rooted in their minds. These messages then start affecting their behaviours, and heal their minds so that they can achieve progress. This method is seen to be the most effective and a lot of people are eager to try them out. So far patients have come back with only positive reviews.
These self hypnosis downloads are available online and can be bought for a reasonable price. Considering the fact that a series of sessions with a hypnotherapist could cost a lot of money, these audio downloads present a far cheaper alternative which are very effective as well. When it comes to the quality, cost cutting method will not yield good results. It is imperative that patients choose high quality recordings so that they can benefit the most from their purchase.
These hypnosis downloads cover a range of issues that people could be afflicted with. Some of these recordings offer to boost self-confidence and self-reliance, while others help to heighten low self-esteem in relationships. There are audios which can be used to shed weight and to successfully quit smoking. If a person suffers from high social anxiety, he can use these audios to get back on his feet and shed all his fears!
These recordings are made by hypnotherapist educators who have an impeccable track record. Some of the websites even have the names of these therapists and the good review they have gotten from their patients. They know how to delve deeper into a person's mind and offer him with the guidance he needs to be able to escape from his ineptitude and become a success. These self hypnosis audios are the key to reclaim power over oneself and start walking on the right path towards a healthy life.


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The Dallas Cowboys just lost to the Washington Redskins. RG3 went into the Debt Star and autographed the place.
The Dallas Cowboys, America's Team, God's Team, and one of the teams picked to go to the Super Bowl this year, well, they won't even be going to the playoffs.
They've gotten one playoff win in 16 years. It's about to be 17 years. Dallas is 5 and 6 for the year.
It is because God hates Jerry.
And that's because Jerry is a freakin' thief.
There is no other way to explain it.
Jerry Jones and the city of Arlington, Texas, stole some houses to build their new stadium, the Temple Of Baal. They used Eminent Domain, and it was all legal. Jerry obeyed all the laws that Arlington wrote. But they're still thieves.
They must atone.
What needs to happen? Well, let's look at some history.
The Cowboys franchise got its start in 1960. Tom Landry was head coach.
When Landry was fired by Jerry Jones, Landry had a career record of 270-178-6. However, Landry (before the start of the 1989 season) had not won a playoff game since 1983. That's five years. It was probably time for a change.
When Jerry Jones purchased the team, he made himself General Manager. He has supposedly been in charge of all personnel decisions since 1989.
Jerry put the great Jimmy Johnson in as head coach. Johnson had been coaching at the University Of Miami, and was familiar with many of the players soon to be drafted by the NFL. We'll never know who made the decisions that led to the Cowboys era of greatness in the 1990's, but my money is on Jimmy.
Then General Manager Jerry Jones....The details remain shrouded in a late-night haze, but it seems the trouble started when Jones toasted the Cowboys and was offended when Johnson reciprocated but did not invite Jones to join his table. A few hours later, Johnson alleges, Jones told a group of reporters in a bar that he planned to fire Johnson and replace him with Barry Switzer, an old foe of Johnson's from his college coaching days.
....appointed Barry Switzer as Cowboys head coach.
Using Jimmy's players, Switzer was able to win a playoff game in 1994, and he won the Super Bowl in 1995.
The Cowboys won a single playoff game in 1996 (a year soon to be known as "the good old days), but went a disappointing 6-10 in 1997.
General Manager Jerry Jones.....
....knew he had to do something after his head coach didn't win a playoff game in 1997. He fired Switzer, and replaced him with Chan Gailey.
So then, Jerry Jones, who was supposedly still making all of the personnel decisions....
...fired Chan Gailey and replaced him with Dave Campo. (Gailey is now doing a good job in Buffalo, BTW.)
So General Manager Jerry Jones, who was still in charge of ALL personnel decisions....
....fired Campo and replaced him with Bill Parcells.
Despite winning a couple of Super Bowls with the Giants, and an AFC Championship season with The Patsies, Parcells was unable to do anything with Jerry's Kids in Dallas. There were lots of discussions about "They want you to cook the dinner, at least they ought to let you shop for some of the groceries." Some former Parcells players got signed, and Parcells had some small authority over the team.
From 2003 through 2006, the Dallas Cowboys went 10-6, 6-10, 9-7, and 9-7. They didn't win any playoff games.
(It was at the beginning of the Parcells era that I discovered that God hates Jerry Jones, and I started making a small fortune betting against Dallas. That has nothing to do with the matter at hand. I wasn't worth a crap at left guard at North Sunflower Academy, but I can tell who God doesn't like.)
Parcells retired.
Then Cowboys General Manager Jerry Jones, who hadn't won a playoff game since 1996....
...thought that he could improve the situation by bringing in Wade Phillips.
Here's the Old Testament prophet Ezekiel, speaking out on the subject of Jerry, The Cowboys, and Arlington:
Ezekiel 22:29 The people of the land have used oppression, and exercised robbery, and have vexed the poor and needy: yea, they have oppressed the stranger wrongfully.
Ezekiel 22:31 Therefore have I poured out mine indignation upon them; I have consumed them with the fire of my wrath: their own way have I recompensed upon their heads, saith the Lord GOD.
I don't think there are any Eagles, Redskins, Giants, or Packers fans who could've said it any better.
So what do we do?
Here is a purification ritual that Jerry could undergo. This comes from the Holman Bible Dictionary.
A cleansing agent (to atone for sin) was required: water, blood, or fire (Numbers 31:23). Water, the most common purifying agent, symbolized cleansing and was used in the rituals related to a waiting period. The person was to wash the clothes and bathe the body (Leviticus 15:7). Blood was used to cleanse the altar and the holy place (Leviticus 16:14-19). It was mixed with other ingredients for cleansing from leprosy (Leviticus 14:1) and contact with the dead (Numbers 19:1).
The final element of the ritual of purification is sacrifice. Purification from discharges required two pigeons or turtledoves, one for a sin offering and one for a burnt offering (Leviticus 15:14-15,Leviticus 15:29-30). A lamb and pigeon or turtledove were offered after childbirth (Leviticus 12:6). Sacrifice in the purification ritual for lepers was quite complicated, indicating the seriousness of leprosy as a cause of impurity (Leviticus 14:1). The priest also touched the person's extremities with blood from the offering and with oil, cleansing and life-renewing agents. The poor were allowed to substitute less valuable animals for use in their sacrifices.
To cut to the chase: If we're ever going to have a succesful NFL franchise in Tarrant County, Jerry Jones must strip down to his skivvies, wash one of his suits on the 50-yard line of his gaudy Temple Of Baal, mop the field with the blood of Jason Garrett, and perform a ritual sacrifice by slaughtering some of his worst draft picks in the City Of Arlington's luxury suite.
That should do it.
But what about all the little people, Jerry's victims, the refugees who were dispossesed by Eminent Domain ?
Once again, let's see what the Holy Scriptures have to say:
Leviticus 6: 1-7 : "The Lord spoke to Moses, saying, "If anyone sins and commits a breach of faith against the Lord by deceiving his neighbor in a matter of deposit or security, or through robbery, or if he has oppressed his neighbor or has found something lost and lied about it, swearing falsely—in any of all the things that people do and sin thereby— if he has sinned and has realized his guilt and will restore what he took by robbery or what he got by oppression or the deposit that was committed to him or the lost thing that he found or anything about which he has sworn falsely, he shall restore it in full and shall add a fifth to it, and give it to him to whom it belongs on the day he realizes his guilt... "
It's fairly simple, isn't it? Jerry and Arlington must determine the current value of the stadium, the parking lot, the team, along with the value of having God on their side. They must give that amount of money, plus 1/5th, to the people they stole the land from.
Until that happens, we will labor under an Old Testament curse.
You have violated the decrees of God, Jerry Jones. And you....will....atone....


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We're looking for a complete, fresh new look for the site, starting with a new logo. The rest of the site redesign will follow, using the logo as a basis, and through a competition here on Sitepoint.
The logo should ideally balance a professional, educational feel, but without being cold or austere. We want something modern that suggest technology, but steering away from a "gamer" feel.
It'd be great if there were an image that somehow tied together the concepts of "PC technology" and "guide". If the image could be further themed across the site, fantastic!
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2006 Leading Edge Award Recipients
Three ASTC member organizations and one science center professional received Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Awards on October 29 at the 2006 ASTC Annual Conference Banquet in Louisville, Kentucky.
Leading Edge Award for Business Practice (large institution)
Awarded to Orlando Science Center for Cocktails and the Cosmos, a monthly evening program for members and adult guests that combines food, drink, and a festive atmosphere with exhibits, films, laser light shows, and more. With events built around themes like The Science of Poker, Mystic India, and The Science of Big Hair ('80s Night), the center has turned its extended Friday hours, which once averaged 50 guests per night, into the "in" place to be for up to 1,200 visitors.
Leading Edge Award for Visitor Experience (large institution)
Awarded to The Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose, California, for TechTags, a program that personalizes and expands the science museum experience through small radio frequency identification (RFID) tags issued to each museum visitor. TechTags enable visitors to record their interactions with exhibits and create personal web sites accessible from home or school. The jury also praised the Tech's willingness to share this technology with other institutions.
Leading Edge Award for Visitor Experience (small institution)
Awarded to the Hands On! Regional Museum in Johnson City, Tennessee, for its Eastman Discovery Lab, an inviting 675-square-foot exhibit area that opened in October 2005. With its smart board, computer-enhanced programs, distance learning capabilities, and hands-on experiments, the lab not only engages visitors but also serves as a highly regarded resource for the science educators of eastern Tennessee.
Leading Edge Award for Leadership in the Field — Award for Experienced Leadership
Bestowed upon an individual who joined the field before January 2003. Awarded to Tracy Calogheros, executive director of Exploration Place, Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. Within a year of being hired in 2003, Calogheros initiated a comprehensive Capacity Building Review by independent museum consultants. Based on their recommendations, and guided by their director's enthusiasm and vision, the museum revamped its volunteer program, increasing volunteer hours 177 percent in two years; reorganized and re-energized its board and staff, reducing turnover; and increased school program participation by more than 400 percent.


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Folk art is unique and often is both useful and humorous. At a Cowan's auction in late 2012, an example of these traits was seen in a mirror offered for sale.
The 19th-century mirror's pine frame was carved to look like a man, with his head at the top, shoe-clad feet at the bottom and hands held up near his neck. One hand holds five fingers up, the other just two. The artist seems to be referring to the seven years of bad luck that awaits anyone who breaks a mirror. Or perhaps it was a gift for a seventh anniversary or just a suggestion of the lucky number seven. It was good luck for the seller. The mirror, only 17 inches high, was estimated at $1,000 to $1,500. It sold after a bidding battle for $5,700.
Q: I am thinking about remodeling my home office and am agonizing over replacing my old desk and chair. I bought the very heavy desk about 20 years ago from an elderly couple. It was made by the Imperial Desk Co. of Evansville, Ind. It has a few nicks, but it's in very good shape. The chair was made by Domore Chair Co. of Elkhart, Ind. I had it reupholstered about 18 years ago. It has a cast-metal frame and also is heavy. Are the desk and chair valuable antiques I should keep? And if so, is it OK to use them?
A: Your desk and chair are not valuable antiques. But they are good, solid pieces of office furniture. Depending on their style and condition, the desk might sell for about $350 and the chair for about $200. Base your decision on how useful the pieces are and if you like their "look."
Q: I recently found what I thought was a very unique item at a yard sale. It's a ceramic pig with many tiny holes on its back. It took me all weekend to figure out what it is. I think it's an hors d'oeuvres server because the holes are just the right size to it hold toothpicks. Is it unique and valuable?
A: Toothpick holders in the shape of animals became popular in the 1950s. Hedgehogs and porcupines probably were the first animal shapes made, since inserted toothpicks look like the animal's quills. After that, cats, dogs, pigs and other animals were made in pottery, wood, plastic, silver and other metals. They are fun to use at a party, but most aren't worth more than $20 to $25. Toothpick holders made of silver are worth more.
Q: We have an 8-inch gold-rimmed plate with a painting of a large hotel on it. At the bottom of the plate is the phrase, "New West Baden Springs Hotel, West Baden, Ind., The Carlsbad of America." It's marked on the back, "Hand Painted, the Jonroth Studios, Germany." We don't know how old it is, but my mother is 93 years old, and she recalls that her mother bought it on one of the family's trips to West Baden when she was a little girl. Can you tell us its approximate age and value?
A: The "new" West Baden Springs Hotel was built in 1902, after the original hotel burned down. It was advertised as "The Eighth Wonder of the World" because it's main circular building is topped by the world's largest dome. It was called "The Carlsbad of America" because of nearby mineral springs, similar to those in Carlsbad, Germany. Jonroth Studios was a name used by an American importing company, John H. Roth & Co. The company was founded in 1909 and imported china from Germany, Japan and England. Your plate probably was made in the 1920s and is worth about $30.
Q: I have a lithograph published by Associated American Artists. I've seen some sell for thousands of dollars. Can you tell me something about this group?
A: During the Depression, most people couldn't afford fine art, so Reeves Lewenthal founded Associated American Artists in 1934 to provide art for the middle class. He hired well-known American artists, including Thomas Hart Benton and Grant Wood, to make lithographs, which were reproduced and sold in department stores. Later, the art was sold in the Associated American Artists gallery in New York City and by mail order. Watercolors, oil paintings and other works, including home furnishings and accessories, were also sold. Prints originally sold for $5 unframed and $7 framed. Today, some sell for hundreds or even thousands of dollars, depending on the artist.
Q: My father was always buying stocks and bonds. When he died, I inherited two certificates for 100 shares of stock in Cobalt Silver Queen Ltd. They are dated Dec. 12, 1908. Can you tell me anything about this company, and what the value of these certificates might be?
A: Cobalt Silver Queen Ltd. was organized in 1906 in Cobalt, Ontario, Canada. Silver was discovered in the area in 1903, and by 1905 prospectors and mining companies were rushing to the area to stake claims. Cobalt Silver Queen mined silver and cobalt. Stock in the company was offered for $1.50 per share in 1908. By the 1930s, most of the mines had closed. Stock certificates for companies that are no longer in business may be redeemable (ask your library for help) or collectible. Collectors look for certificates with historical value, elaborate engraved designs, interesting graphics or the signature of a well-known person. The hobby of collecting old stock and bond certificates is called "scripophily." Certificates are bought and sold online as well as at auctions.
Tip: Never touch the surface of a watercolor or drawing. Lift unframed paper by the corners.
Terry Kovel answers as many questions as possible through the column. By sending a letter with a question, you give full permission for use in the column or any other Kovel forum. Names, addresses or email addresses will not be published. We cannot guarantee the return of any photograph, but if a stamped envelope is included, we will try. The volume of mail makes personal answers or appraisals impossible. Write to Kovels, (Name of this newspaper), King Features Syndicate, 300 W. 57th St., New York, NY 10019.
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the United States. Prices vary in different locations because of local economic conditions.
Cracker Jack toy, girl riding ostrich, dark yellow plastic, $12.
Baseball card, Willie Mays, Topps, San Francisco Giants, 1960, 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches, $25.
Effanbee Patsy Ann doll, composition, blue sleep eyes, short floral dress, white shoes, 19 inches, $50.
Salon chair, round back, tufted upholstery, carved frame, c. 1930, 35 x 20 inches, $90.
Lalique bowl, "Elizabeth," molded and frosted plump birds, leafy branches, footed, 1900s, 5 3/8 x 5 3/4 inches, $400.
National Cash Register candy-store cash register, Model S88019, cast metal, marble shelf, 10 x 16 inches, $405.
Trade stimulator, Pikes Peak, coin-operated, key, Groetchen Tool & Manufacturing Co., 1930s, 13 x 13 inches, $570.
Wedgwood cup and saucer, molded Egyptian band, red, black, impressed, c. 1805, 6 1/2 inches, $615.
Compote, sterling silver, satyr, nymph, grapes, vines, twig-shape standard, dome foot, Italy, 9 3/8 x 10 inches, $2,125.
Statue, carved marble, child cradling puppy, white, American, 1800s, 28 inches, $2,690.
New! Contemporary, modern and mid-century ceramics made since 1950 are among the hottest collectibles today. Our special report, "Kovels' Buyers' Guide to Modern Ceramics: Mid-Century to Contemporary" identifies important pottery by American and European makers. Includes more than 65 factories and 70 studio artists, each with a mark and dates. Works by major makers including Claude Conover, Guido Gambone, Lucie Rie, as well as potteries like Gustavsberg, Metlox and Sascha Brastoff, are shown in color photos. Find the "sleepers" at house sales and flea markets. Special Report, 2010, 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches, 64 pp. Available only from Kovels. Order by phone at 800-303-1996, online at Kovels.com; or send $19.95 plus $4.95 postage and handling to Kovels, Box 22900, Beachwood, OH 44122.


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Heidi's Racy Outfits, Taylor's Wins, Kim & Kanye's PDA — MTV EMA Highlights!
Heidi's Racy Outfits, Taylor's Wins, Kim & Kanye's PDA — MTV EMA Highlights!
The 2012 MTV EMAs took place in Frankfurt last night with German native Heidi Klum as host. Before the fun kicked off, she hit the red carpet in a tight, laced-up Versace gown, one of six ensembles she wore throughout the evening. Heidi said hi to attendees like Alicia Keys, Lana Del Rey, Gwen Stefani, and Taylor Swift, wearing a J. Mendel white dress, as they headed inside the city's Festhalle.
Best song honors went to "Call Me Maybe" singer Carly Rae Jepsen, and Taylor Swift won three EMAs, including best female act. Psy took home best video for "Gangnam Style" — see the full list of 2012 MTV EMA winners. Justin Bieber, who's on tour in the US, accepted best male act with a video. Performers at the show included No Doubt, Taylor Swift, and Alicia Keys. Kanye West still had a great night despite not taking home a statue. He and girlfriend Kim Kardashian indulged in PDA, and were snapped lounging on a white banquette kissing and hugging. Heidi also had a memorable time, tweeting postshow, "I thank my lucky stars for all the great opportunities I get to experience. Hope you guys had fun. . . off to the after-party!" At the bash, she made the rounds with other attendees like models Anne V and Isabeli Fontana.


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Ace Combat: Infinity's beta will start next week on December 12 and run through December 18 in Japan. The tester includes online co-op battles, single-player campaign mode, and a tutorial for Test Flight Mode. Aircraft can also be customized and save data will transfer over to the full game when it goes live later this […]
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Ace Combat: Infinity is the next flying game from Namco Bandai and Project Aces. The publisher has posted the game's first trailer. Watch it here.
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Project Aces teaser suggests Ace Combat: Infinity reveal
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A bunch of sites have started posting scores on Ace Combat: Assault Horizon ahead of the game's release in the US today. So far, scores aren't too bad for the fight action blockbuster. Get all the latest scores below. If you have a link to add, do so below. Game's out on Friday in the […]
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Danger zone – Ace Combat: Assault Horizon hands-on
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Ace Combat: Assault Horizon spews forth over 40 images, trailer
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Ace Combat: Assault Horizon gets up close and personal in new trailer
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