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Ian Freeman is plainly an anarchist. Here is an account as to why I think he is wrong to reject the term:
Definitions of Anarchism
Here is a definition of anarchism from one of its more famous originators:
This brings us to Anarchism, which may be described as the doctrine that all the affairs of men should be managed by individuals or voluntary associations, and that the State should be abolished.
Benjamin Tucker
This seem to match exactly what Ian believes, so he is an anarchist according to this definition.
noun belief in the abolition of all government and the organization of society on a cooperative basis.
— DERIVATIVES anarchist noun & adjective anarchistic adjective.
Oxford English dictionary.
Again, this seems to be what Ian believes.
From Merriam-Webster:
Main Entry:an•ar•chist
Pronunciation:\ˈa-nər-kist, -ˌnär-\
1: a person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power
2: a person who believes in, advocates, or promotes anarchism or anarchy ; especially : one who uses violent means to overthrow the established order
— anarchist or an•ar•chis•tic \ˌa-nər-ˈkis-tik, -(ˌ)när-\ adjective
Ian meets definition 1, since rebelling doesn't necessarily entail using force. On definition 2, it might be argued that he doesn't meet the definition of anarchist, since he doesn't advocate the use of violence to overthrow a regime. However, the definition says "especially," meaning that it does not exclude those who do not advocate force to overthrow a regime: Even those who do not use force to overthrow a regime can meet the definition of "anarchist" that Merriam-Webster provides.
Merriam-Webster's definition turns, not on whether or a person is using violence to overthrow a regime, but whether such a person is someone who believes in, advocates, or promotes anarchism. Anarchism, Merriam-Webster defines as:
Main Entry:an•ar•chism
Pronunciation:\ˈa-nər-ˌki-zəm, -ˌnär-\
1 : a political theory holding all forms of governmental authority to be unnecessary and undesirable and advocating a society based on voluntary cooperation and free association of individuals and groups
2 : the advocacy or practice of anarchistic principles
Again, Ian meets this definition.
Anarchism and Negative Connotations
Ian also rejects the title "anarchist" because it has negative connotations. But that's no reason not to think of oneself as an anarchist, it is just a good reason not to tell certain people that you are. There are plenty of other words out there, like "radical libertarian," or words that Ian uses, like "Voluntaryist." Usage of these words rather than "anarchist" need not mean that one is denying that one is an anarchist. It only means that one is not claiming to be to certain people.
Ian says that "anarchist" means "terrorist" to most people. That may be correct. However, someone who is not and anarchist, David Miller, wrote,
The association of anarchism with heinous acts of violence has, as I have already observed, become well established in the popular mind. From a historian's point of view this may appear quite unwarranted. Only a small proportion of anarchists have advocated terrorist methods - and only an even smaller proportion have tried to practise them - and moreover anarchist terrorism has been largely confined to two decades, the 1890s and the 1970s. Looking at the picture in another way, acts of terror have been performed by republicans, by nationalists, by revolutionary socialists, and by fascists, and if one tried to quantify the anarchist contribution to this catalogue of horror, it would turn out to be relatively small.
People have even used terrorism under dictatorships or monarchy's in order to try and bring about democracy. So some terrorists have been terrorists. When one thinks of the worst acts of terrorism, actions by the IRA, for instance, or Al Qaeda, these have been actions of rebublican democrats, or theocratic republicans, not advocates of anarchism. Historically, most terrorist acts have been performed by people not advocating anarchism, and so not by anarchists, than they have been by anarchists.
Further, it makes as much sense to say that because some terrorists have been anarchists, anarchists are terrorists, as to say that because some republicans have been terrorists, republicans are terrorists. Or, because some cats have been black and white, all cats are black and white. It is, frankly, illogical. Of course, Ian may agree with this, because he is not saying that the general public are correct to think of anarchists as terrorists, only that because they do, he won't call himself one. But he could just point out what I have said above, and try to persuade them that they are wrong on that. He is, after all, out there trying to persuade people to drop their erroneous beliefs that statism is good, and get them to embrace the ideas of peace and freedom instead, so he must think that in some cases it is better not to run away from people with erroneous views, but to try to persuade them to reject those views.
On anarchism and violent overthrow of regimes, it is plain that not everybody advocating the violent overthrow of one regime is an anarchist. Right now the US government likes to go round the world violently overthrowing particular regimes, but Bush was not an anarchist! No, it is not sufficient to be an anarchist that you advocate the violent overthrow of a regime - you need also to advocate some form of anarchism, as opposed to a new statist regime.
But is it even necessary to be an advocate of violent overthrow of regimes in order to be an anarchist? Can't one be an anarchist without advocating violence to overthrow a regime? Violent upheveal is a means, anarchism in an end. Is violent upheaval even the only means? Perhaps. Perhaps not? All I am saying is that Ian is confusing advocates of the end with advocates of a particular means to that end. One can still advocate anarchism whilst saying that the state should be abolished by people withdrawing their consent from it, refusing to co-operate with it, and by building their own voluntary alternatives (the agorist method), for instance. You would not be advocating violent overthrow of a regime then, but you would still be an anarchist.
In the end, on violent overthrow, though, Ian has provided no pricipled argument against it. He thinks it would not work, and quite accurately points out that people such as Carl Drega have not drawn many people into the liberty movement through their actions. But this is just an argument as to why violence is prudentially wrong, not why it is wrong in principle. States are little more than big gangs of robbers, and it is certainly not wrong, in principle, to violently resist bands of robbers. It just might be pointless or even harmful to do so sometimes.
Anarchism and Rules
One of the Grounds on which Ian claims that he is not an anarchist is because he believes that, by definition, anarchists oppose the existence of rules, and that since he favours voluntary rules, and owners laws on their own property, he therefore cannot be anarchist.
However, here Ian is making a grammatical error. The word "Anarchy" might be translated in an etymological manner, quite accurately, as "absence of rule." However, it is also translatable as "absence of ruler." The "archy" part comes from the Greek "archon" which means "ruler" or "system of rule," just like in "oligarchy" (rule by a group) and "monarchy" (rule by one). When the suffix "an-" means "absence of" or "negation of," so "anarchon" means "absence of ruler."
Ian's grammatical error hereby becomes evident: When he says he is happy to have rules, he is using the word "rule" as a noun. When anarchists say they want no rule, they are using the word "rule" as a verb. A ruler is somebody who undertakes the activity of ruling, somebody who rules. Viewed like this, "rule" as a noun is not even the same word as "rule" as a verb, any more than the word "right" when used to mean "the opposite of left" is not even the same word as "right" when the person using it wants to say "correct." "The opposite of left" is not a synonym of "correct."
So, an anarchist could want there to be no rule (verb) whilst being perfectly happy with there being a rule (noun), and so still essentially hold exactly the same position as Ian holds. In that case, again, Ian would be an anarchist.
After all, anarchists like Benjamin Tucker even talked about "law" under anarchism, whilst Kropotkin has talked about the virtues of evolved customary law as opposed to centrally imposed state law. The first person to coin the phrase "anarchist," in a positive sense, Pierre Joseph Proudhon, said he wanted to put "In place of laws, we will put contracts," and contracts a bodies of voluntarily accepted rules.
Panarchy: Why Mark Is Also an Anarchist
Mark is often portrayed as the "voice of reason" on FTL, the sensible, moderate to Ian's radical extremist. He is the token "minarchist," - advocate of a constitutionally limited minimal state. When asked what he wants the government, or state, to do he says that he generally mentions "police, courts and roads," though not because he thinks that the state would be any better at providing these things than anybody else, but because the lay person Mark is trying to persuade to adopt a more liberty oriented position may struggle to think of how these things could be provided without a state, but if Mark can persuade people that all the state should do is provide police, courts and roads, well that would be a vast improvement on how extensive and pervasive it has become now.
This position should be contrasted to that of Mark's cohost, Ian Freeman, who has said that he wants no government or state at all: When asked how society would work in this manner, Ian has often recommended Linda and Morris Tannehill's The Market for Liberty and has even produced an audio book version of this book. In this vision, instead of government provision of police services, people (who would have a right to bear arms and defend themselves anyway) would take advantage of a division of labour by subscribing to protection agencies, or joining protective associations, etc, so that private companies supply police protection on a competitive market economy.
Likewise, courts would also be provided on the free market, as individuals, or voluntary groupings, voluntarily chose to subscribe to, and take their disputes to, arbitration associations, or private courts, and would abide by the verdicts in order to avoid, amongst other things, the cost of any loss in reputation. So, in response to the concern that war between private protection agencies would be inevitable when police from one agency come to arrest a subscriber of a different agency, instead the different agencies, or their customers, would turn to private arbitration, supplied by private courts, and voluntary contractual rules to resolve disputes and ensure rulings are observed.
However, recent events (for instance, November the 24th, 2009) may have changed this distinction between Mark and Ian: Mark has started advocating what is called "panarchy," or "choice in government." I would speculate that he came across the term from Michael Rozeff at LewRockwell.com, though I could be wrong. In a debate with a listener Mark claimed that he wanted panarchy, so that people could choose the form of government they lived under: The tie between government and the land a government holds jurisdiction over would be broken, so that who your government was depended on would no longer depend on which patch of the Earth you happened to live on, or have been born on. You could be a citizen of government A and the guy in the house next to you, or even the room of your house that you let could be a citizen of another.
On practical issues, Mark has said that it would be an example of this idea if he were able, if pulled over driving down a Massachusetts highway without a seatbelt on, to say to the highway patrolman, "I am not a citizen of your government, but of the State of New Hampshire, and so your government's laws are not my government's laws, and so not the laws I must obey."
Under panarchy, people would voluntarily become the citizens of whatever government they preferred, rather than whatever one happened to be operating in their geographic area. And if they no longer liked their government, they could leave and become a citizen of, or start, another. Here, then, is the ultimate expression of the secessionist idea: Not only should states be allowed to leave the Union, but counties should be able to secede from the state, towns or cities from the county, streets from cities, and individuals from streets; but if everybody in your state wants to leave the Union whilst you want to stay a member, well then that would be allowed, too, since they are free to reject any government they don't like (in preference for an alternative), whilst you are free to become a citizen of any government you prefer, and you like the union.
In this sense, Mark can claim to still be an advocate of government, unlike Ian who doesn't want any government, but Mark just wants choice and competition in governments: Panarchy. So, if Mark wants choice in government, how can I still claim he is an anarchist?
Well, I can do this by asking you, the reader, what actual difference there is between the Panarchy Mark advocates and what Ian advocates. Under Panarchy governments might provide police protection and courts to resolve disputes, and people voluntarily become citizens of the government, and therefore police and court service provider they prefer. Under Ian's "voluntaryism," on the other hand, people voluntaryily subscribe to organization that supplies courts and police protection that they prefer. It would appear to me that the only difference between what Mark advocates and what Ian advocates is that Mark calls the organizations that provide protection and court services "governments." Plainly, since we do not, of course, call security firms that operate right now "governments," and nor do we call arbitration firms or suppliers that operate right now "governments," it certainly doesn't seem correct to call something a government just because it is providing police protection and dispute resolution services.
Moreover, consider this: People often challenge market anarchists by saying "well, what if a subscriber of protection agency A thought that he had been a victim of a crime committed by subscriber of protection agency B, but the guy subscribing to B doesn't recognize A, or thinks he is innocent of any crime, and wants his agency to provide him with protection against arrest. Won't this result in war between the two agencies?" Market anarchists, of course, answer this question by saying, "no, the incentives in this situation are likely to be greater for agencies to agree on an arbiter rather than to fight it out." But now, of course, we can ask Mark the similar questions: What if a citizen of government A gets in a dispute with the guy letting a room in his house, but this tenant is not a citizen of government A, but is a citizen of government B. Suppose, for instance, that the citizen of A feels that he has been assaulted, but government B doesn't treat what the citizen of B did as assault, or even a crime? Would Government A be unable to enforce its laws against the citizen of Government B? Would Government B protect its citizen against this? Wouldn't that lead to war between the governments?
Of course, the same answer that anarchists give would be available to Mark: Governments that went to war wit each other would have to fund these wars by raising taxes. When citizens of a government can cease to be citizens, and so taxpayers, at will, without having to move house, raising taxes becomes hard unless all the citizens agree with what the taxes are being spent on. This would mean that governments would be unable to fund unpopular wars. This would mean that governments would be have more incentive to find alternatives to war when they are cheaper than war: Arbitration between governments is a possible alternative. So, just as Ian's protection agencies would go to an independent third party provider of dispute resolution services in this case, so too would Mark's "government." Mark's whole "Panarchy" alternative seems to function in an identical way to Ian's "voluntaryist system," a system which I have already identified as anarchist. And this entails that Mark's Panarchy is the Voluntaryism that Ian advocates, and, in advocating his voluntaryism, Ian advocates anarchism, so Mark's Panarchy is an anarchism. The fact that he calls the voluntary groupings that occur in it "governments" does not make them so, and therefore does not alter the fact that he is essentially advocating what Ian advocates, and what Ian advocates is anarchy.
Ian Freeman? Mark Edge? Welcome to the fold! You are a couple of crazy anarchists just like the rest of us consistent liberty-loving-types out here!


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Bacalhau Assado no Forno
If Bacalhau à Brás is the dish I hear most foreigners call their favorite, then Bacalhau Assado has to be-- hands down-- the one I hear most Portuguese call their favorite.
It shouldn't be terribly surprising, really. Of all the simple ways to prepare bacalhau, this is one of the simplest. And in a culture where quality ingredients are prized above fancy culinary techniques, how could you help but love a no-fuss dish which showcases the taste of bacalhau at its best?
As a blogger of the bacalhau, it is actually a bit inexcusable that it took me this long to post such an core member of the saltcod tradition. My only excuse is that it took me five or six tries to get it right.
What's that? The simplest bacalhau dish, and you couldn't get it right??
Yes, I admit it. I couldn't stop tinkering with the basic formula. Adding a breadcrumb and parmesan crust. Doing spicy things with the potatoes. Skimping on olive oil to save calories. Buying bargain saltcod wrapped in plastic.
(Actually, try the breadcrumb and parmesan crust, but beware that if you call this Bacalhau Assado in front of my husband he will look at you quizzically and then tell you that it may be lovely, but it is not Bacalhau Assado.)
The main thing I learned was that I should stop trying so hard and simply do as generations of tiny Portuguese women have done before me:
1. Buy the best bacalhau you can afford.
2. Use lots of olive oil.
3. Make sure the pan and oven are very hot before you start roasting it.
And with those few rules... the result is the best bacalhau assado ever.
After working so hard to get this right, I feel confident calling this a 5 fin dish.
Well... the caveat here is that if you enjoy the taste of bacalhau, its tangy and salty and distinctive flavor, then the roasting in nothing but garlic-infused oil until the top gets crusty will make you swoon. On the other hand, if you are a bacalhau novice and prefer a dish which doesn't scream "BACALHAU! I TASTE LIKE BACALHAU" quite so loudly-- well, you may not want to start out with this one.
Bacalhau Assado no Forno
Oven-Roasted Bacalhau with Potatoes
serves 2
2 large fillets of bacalhau, bone-in, soaked and de-salted
3/4 cup olive oil
2 small or 1 large head of garlic
chopped fresh cilantro
5 small red potatoes, halved
pepper to taste
1. Preheat the oven to 425F (220C). Pour 1/2 cup of olive oil into a shallow roasting pan. Squish the garlic cloves out of the bulb, but do not bother peeling them out of their purple skins. Scatter the garlic cloves into the oil, and place into the oven while it preheats.
2. Bring a medium pot of water to a slow boil. Add the bacalhau, and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the water gets foamy. Remove the bacalhau with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the halved potatoes to the bacalhau cooking water, and cook for 5-7 minutes, until just tender.
3. Remove the hot pan from the oven. The garlic should be sizzling and the oil should smell deliciously fragrant. Place the bacalhau fillets skin side down in the center of the dish, and baste with some of the hot oil. Scatter the potatoes around the bacalhau. Pour the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil over the potatoes. Sprinkle the entire dish with some pepper, and place back in the oven.
4. Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes, until the potatoes have crisped around the edges and the top of the bacalhau is a golden brown. Chop some cilantro roughly over the whole, and serve with nothing more than a bit of red wine. (Unlike other fish, bacalhau traditionally takes red in Portugal.)
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Federal Law, State Law, and the Constitution
I have seen much going around on social media on the SCOTUS ruling on Arizona and the motor voter laws. Yesterday, the court came out with a 7-2 ruling that Arizona couldn't add additional requirements to the federal forms for voter registration. Arizona wanted to require additional paperwork proving American citizenship.
On the face it seems silly that the court would come out against this. But it isn't silly. It is completely Constitutional. The federal government gives states money to cover the costs of all seats that are held in the federal government. The Constitution says:
The Elections Clause, Art. I, §4, cl. 1, provides:
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such Regulations, except as to the places of chusing
Now that sentence about Senators is no longer valid since the 17th amendment made senators also subject to direct elections. But the point is the federal government absolutely has the right to decide how registration is done for federal elections.
The court also has given Arizona a pathway to make changes to the Motor Voter form. Arizona can, if they so choose, go to the Elections Assistance Commission and ask them to make changes to the federal form. While that is highly unlikely under the current administration, if they don't like the result, they then can take it to court.
The Court did not rule on anything other than could a state require additional information on a mail in federal form for registration. Arizona is free to require additional information on state forms. Those registration rolls can be cross checked if they so choose to do it.
The main point of this ruling is that the court did exactly what it was supposed to do, follow the constitution. You may not necessarily like the outcome, but the federal government has the right and the responsibility to set rules for how federal elections are set up. If we want changes made to include more safeguards for proof of citizenship, the avenue to do that is there. The State of Arizona doesn't seem to be shy about pursuing their options, so let them lead the charge to put more safeguards into place.
If you don't like judicial activism, then this ruling is exactly what you want.
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In Your Time, But Hurry!October 19, 2013 at 7:41 am | Posted in Devotional thoughts, God's Love, Prayer | Leave a comment
Today I read two Psalms, both prayers written by David, that have a fascinating contrast.
In Psalm 69, David feels like he is buried in his troubles. "The waters have come up to my neck;" he complains, "I sink in deep mire where there is no foothold." (v1 ESV) But, as is so often the case in Psalms, he turns to God in the midst of his troubles. "But as for me, my prayer is to you, O LORD. At an acceptable time, O God, in the abundance of your steadfast love answer me in your saving faithfulness." (v13) I love the way he recalls God's steadfast love and saving faithfulness. Like David, we often need to remind ourselves of those two attributes of God. In Psalm 70, once again David prays to God about his troubles. His enemies seek his life and delight in his hurt. But, he prays, "You are my help and my deliverer. O LORD, do no delay!" (v5)
The similarities between these two prayers are instructive, but what caught my attention today is the contrast between them. In the first, he prays that God would work at an acceptable time, and in the second that God would act now — do not delay! I can relate. There are times I say "God, when it seems right to you, will you take care of this situation." And there are times when I say, "God, hurry up and deal with this!" I guess, in that regard, I am not in bad company. God is sovereign, and he will act in his time. But it's alright to pour out our hearts to him, even on those occasions we think his timing is too slow. However, in doing so, we must never let go of his steadfast love and his saving faithfulness.
Reflections of a Recovering Dispensationalist — a Book ReviewOctober 8, 2013 at 7:41 pm | Posted in Books and Movies, Eschatology, Theology | 2 Comments
I just read Reflections of a Recovering Dispensationalist by S. P. Sammons. I picked up this book for two reasons. First, I loved the title, because "Recovering Dispensationalist" could describe me as well as the author, though he knows far more than I do and was deeper into Dispensationalism than I was. But second, when I saw recommendations by Gordon Fee and Mark Strauss, two men whose work I have appreciated in the past, I decided it was worth a read. Sammons' writing is simple and straight forward, sometimes sounding almost simplistic, but that style fits the purposes of this book very well, since his point is that a simple interpretation of scripture led him to his conclusions. The subtitle is Revisiting the Pretribulational Rapture in Light of a Literal Interpretation. Sammons writes as an insider, having grown up a Dispensationalist and having attended a Dispensational seminary, but he has since abandoned that school of thought. Since I began this blog with a promise to chart my journey from a pre-tribulation rapture position to a post-tribulation rapture position, I had to include this report.
The argument he makes over and over, for numerous tenants of Dispensational Theology, is two-fold. First he states that these tenants are no where plainly stated in scripture. For example, Sammons says, "The pretribulation rapture of the Church is a doctrine that is not directly stated in the Scriptures. It is a doctrine that is based on a nineteenth century theology" (p.103) I would have added that, in some cases, the straightforward interpretation of scripture leads to the opposite of what Dispensationalists claim. Sammons only touches on that in the second stage of his argument. I've written about some of those examples before.
Second, Sammons shows that the tenants of Dispensationalism also cannot be drawn from the Bible. That the literal/historic hermeneutic that the Dispensationalists claim to follow really doesn't give the conclusions they claim, unless they assume those conclusions to begin with. The only way one can arrive there is to come to the scriptures with a predisposed bent toward them. For example, "I would submit that to attribute meaning that the Apostle Paul did not intend is not the result of a plain and normal interpretation; rather, it is the result of coming to the text with an interpretive agenda. One must impose a predetermined theological filter . . . " (p.108) He says similar things throughout the book, using this same two-fold approach for other points of the system.
I suppose I liked the book because the author wrote what has been my theological journey over the past 30 some years of Bible study. It's always been my intent to understand the text of the Bible. That lead me to many unanswered questions and contradictions concerning Dispensationalism. I came to the conviction, at one point, just as Sammons did, that one has to have a predetermined Dispensational bent to come to a Dispensational conclusion. It is a theology that isn't drawn from scripture; it is one that is brought to the scriptures.
Sammons claims not to be a Covenant Theologian either, and though he doesn't clearly offer an alternative system, he quotes books that would offer one. He does however, graciously invite those of a Dispensational bent to ask themselves some tough questions about their own system of belief. If you're willing to hear an insider's journey out of Dispensational theology, you will find this book very interesting.
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Sep 14, 2005
Now what?
So I created a blog, looked through the "Foreign Words and Phrases" in the back of the dictionary for a clever name, picked my template...I think I expected more. Oh well. Maybe I'll be more excited about my first dip into blogdom when it's not so late. Or early. Or whatever. I just want to show off pictures of my adorable children. Is that so wrong? I think not. Goodnight!
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From Tyler Cowan's notes on meeting Bill Gates:
10. Gates understands the very high returns from better governance, but also sees it is not trivial to reap them.
Twelve submarines are going to be awfully difficult to man, even if we start now identifying those kids who hide in cupboards at pre-school and sign them up for a submariner career track.
If we're just using subs for surveillance, then by virtue of Moore's Law, these could well offer a viable alternative, particularly if deployed in schools (the swarming sort).
And who knows, by 2030, we could equip them with offensive weapons, too.
This needs to be printed and posted in every government department and agency in Canberra—and in Parliament House.
It's becoming increasingly apparent that the transformation of the military is less to do with hardware, and terms such as 'jointness' or 'multidimensional manoeuvre', but about social and organisational structures.
And that includes the role of women in the military:
But the Iraq insurgency obliterated conventional battle lines. The fight was on every base and street corner, and as the conflict grew longer and more complicated, the all-volunteer military required more soldiers and a different approach to fighting. Commanders were forced to stretch gender boundaries, or in a few cases, erase them altogether.
Perhaps the status, command and roles undertaken by women can be used as one indicator of the evolution of Western militaries beyond the traditional, conventional, Napoleonic paradigm—and even of willingness to engage in the heavy lifting of counter-insurgency.
Brought up as an old-school Army warrior, Mr. Baumann said he had seriously doubted that women could physically handle infantry duties, citing the weight of the armor and the gear, the heat of Baghdad and the harshness of combat.
"I found out differently," said Mr. Baumann, now chief financial officer for St. Paul Public Schools in Minnesota. "Not only could they handle it, but in the same way as males. I would go out on patrols every single day with my battalion. I was with them. I was next to them. I saw with my own eyes. I had full trust and confidence in their abilities."
Mr. Baumann's experience rings true to many men who have commanded women in Iraq. More than anything, it is seeing women perform under fire that has changed attitudes.
These are not lessons easily learned, or transformation understood, by militaries that carefully constrain their involvement in such engagements.
There is something a tad worrying about this:
Senator Faulkner said he had spoken to his good mates, the former Labor defence ministers, Robert Ray and Kim Beazley, about the new job.
He said he rang Mr Ray for a chat and Mr Beazley rang him, five times.
Central Asia remains a strategic crux, where key contests are played out. Fouad Ajami:
In the 1980s, Pakistan led to Afghanistan, and to the final battle of the Cold War. Nowadays, the struggle in Afghanistan leads back to Pakistan, and for a battle on behalf of Muslim modernity.
We should be thankful such battles are not closer to home while realising their importance to our own future and so play a part.
Some general advice and lessons learned (alas, not by me, though they make uncommonly good sense):
- Milton Glaser's rule number one of his 10 'things I have learned' is 'that you can only work for people that you like' (and his other points are worth mulling, too);
- that aligns with recent research that employees prefer a good boss to more money; and
- 'a good job requires a field of action where you can put your best capacities to work and see an effect in the world'. Such work comes in a variety of forms, and generally not middle management.
So much fun. Even the error messages are cool:
Here's couple of ideas to help drive down capability costs. First, low intensity warfare and constabulary operations:
And the latest in submersibles–only $US1.5m each:
Imagine how many of those could be bought for $200bn. Or more importantly, how many could be bought by non-state actors.


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The fleabag motel
Not so many stars. But you
Can get blown real cheap.
The fleabag motel
Not so many stars. But you
Can get blown real cheap.
Hello, Office of the Demiurge. No, he's not in right now. He's out creating the world. This is his secretary. Is there anything I could help you with? That's right. Uh huh. Well, what do you think? Of course he's going to make sofas. And they'll be good ones, very good ones. Like so much of his other furniture and trees and machines and landforms that he's created. Yup. He's gonna make those too. Yup, and in many, many different colours. Shapes as well, yes. Nope, he doesn't give a crap about how they'll make you feel. All he wants is for you to want one. And to know it's there, exactly. What's that? Nope. He disagrees that there may be some intangible connection between beings and their items. It's all strictly about your material goods, ma'am. That's right, strictly about the material world. Nope, he doesn't think that's shallow. And neither do I. Who gives a ladybug about your soul. Or even if you have one. Alternate plains of existence? Spirit worlds? Okay just calm down. Listen, my boss is out there eon in and eon out working his butt off making the world. Creating things. Tangible things, get it? Not some spiritual voodoo mumbo jumbo that doesn't do anything or serve any purpose. A bucket has a function. Your aura does not. Hey, just you listen, he works hard to create actual stuff for you. For everyone. For the universe. So you can't just sit here and tell me he's missing the big picture. He painted the big picture and hung it on the wall. It's real not just some frickin' abstraction that you have to peer into via hokey prayers and cheesy meditations. Tangible. Concrete. Bona fide. Substantial. For real. Got it? It's not hard to understand. Literally, knock on wood. See? Exactly. Now compare that to sitting there making monkeyman bowel movement noises with your mouth guiding your breath down into your non-existent soul hole. Again, exactly, I don't know either. No one does. So stop being such a sobersides and get up and get out there and start living in that material world that was so thoughtfully created for you. Are we clear here? Uh huh, great then, good to hear. Is there anything else I can help you with? No? Well. Thanks for calling. Have a nice day. B'bye.
Sally really was a ruined poet, a symbolizing idealizing soul who inherited too many problems. And did she ever make a point of laying it on thick to the rest of us. But don't take my word for it, see for yourself. I'll let her work speak for itself. So to begin, check this out:
"Soul of slabidinous jelly
Odious as the rankest crud nugget
Mother, oh Mother of mine.
Dearest Mother, GET YER FINGER OUTTA THERE!"
Are you kidding me? That'd give Joyce himself a bad case of the Double Dublin Gastric Spastics.
And take this prime example right here:
"Bowdlerize my cunt
You thief you thief you thief
Of (brown) bagged lunches.
Take my crackers and cheese
And P and B and J
And off with you
To suffer my doctrinaire piss curtains."
Jeepers, what's with the brackets? More pointedly, what's with all that malarkey outside them?
Another example:
"Fly! Skyflyer! Fly!
Fly high in the sky!
Set cruise control to maximum zest
And shatter the impossible truth.
Pull up! Skyflyer! Pull up!
Take it to the limit
And push! Beyond!
Because there is no fucking envelope."
Fun fact, Skyflyer was Sally's nickname in high-school. Self decreed.
Fun fact #2, that poem stinks.
Here's another choice cut:
Seriously though, it's like mental stool softener. Mixed with actual stool softener. And curare.
Just to be fair, and to give a sufficient representation of Sally's oeuvre, I'll leave you with one final piece of bardic wisdom:
"Our Heavenly Father Sol hung limp like a flaccid cock as the ring that had held it so engorged for so long that was the orbiting molten planet called Mercury having slipped off to travel on in adfinitum ad infinitum in a serious kiss off to gravity and meanwhile as a veiny dawn dragged itself over the horizon here on earth drops of moist sun like stale semen made life and death and whatever it is in between sticky and hot and there were no cold showers that day I tell you."
Yup, that girl Sally sure is a maroon. I don't think I'll ever be able to figure her out. But you know how it is with all those mysterious ways your wonders to perform be. Am I right? Me neither.
Never send to ask for whom the frankfurter cooks. It cooks for me.
As we held our kabobs to cook in the futile heat of the ignis fatuus
The full moon cast its light like a silver anus over the swamp.
Dark shadows. Deep. Like Simon Peter as in his molasses and pancakes.
The night grew heavy like someone's too good bad idea for bacon wrapped jalopeno poppers.
Put some Mortadella in there.
O, how much is too much of a good thing?
Like a sermon that has gone seven hours too long.
All the best bits have been masticated and swallowed.
And now it is only gristle.
That need be chewed and chewed and chewed.
O, lest it choke the life right out of you.
And soiled plates of paper.
Some barbecue that one.
Too bad no one told the holy man on his holy mountain.
And so as the ululations of the gathered grey skinned hags floated
Amongest the savory scents of grilled meat
And boss sounds of southern fried guitar rock.
It became like a marinade most foul applied far, far too late
In the game.
O, who brushes it on after the chops are already grilled?
No one.
That's who.
Not even sweetest Jesus.
O, what next?
Mosquitoes joined the lamentations
Joined the soulless journey
Joined the grand inevitable.
Tell me not for even as the question was asked we knew the answer.
Put some beans on it.
Still some barbecue.
Some barbecue.
Cold meat and hot coals and a spiced rub
Made by the maker for the carver to sleep soundly at night
Knowing his cuts die well in a good place.
Cooked through.
Blackened skin.
Juices running from within like wine from the stomach of a gutted drunk pig.
O, how one wonders how the heck it got into the vino.
Did the fella touched by God forget to latch the pen?
Or did the angry spirits of the night give it wings?
Did they coerce the fat thing into the cellar?
Did they unstopper the Nebuchadnezzar?
Did they give it a bowl of olives?
O, spirits, sure you are angry. But do you need to be so frigging mischievous?
Ye, good question.
And the woman wailed on.
The mosquitoes feasted.
The children stared up and wondered about the cosmos.
And the men?
They grilled on.
And the night.
O, the night.
Turned its back on the sunrise.
Some barbecue.
The rhythm of the night came down hard last night.
Like a goddamn soulful atomic hammer.
Gave me the night passions real bad and heavy like.
Had me on the toilet well past the midnight hour, deep beneath the unblinking silver eye of the moon.
Moving my bowels to the nocturnal music like a bowl of spiritual chowder on a ship of flesh at sea on an ocean of emotion.
Each drop of melody splishy splashing on my body like God's Golden Rain, moistening my skin to a resplendent musical sheen.
Bee deep bee dee beep.
That soulful sweet sound of toe-tapping rippa tippa all up inside the brown canal.
Yeah, that's the stuff.
Like the mailbox that fell in love with the glove compartment.
Their forbidden love had eyebrows raised all over town.
But just like the rhythm of the night they took their tomy doored container passions and stoked them sweetly in the shadows until, like a cannon in a coal mine, they blew the roof off the thunder barrier.
Boom boom boom beep deep doom doom.
Love licks erotic songs like the infinite tongue in the sky.
And that taste you're hearing? That's the smoke of love.
Whiff woofer whomper whomp.


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In today's society, Tantric sexuality is becoming more widely known and accepted.
There are various styles of Tantric sexual practices, including the Chinese Taoist, the Native American Quodoushka, and the more widely known East Indian, Kama Sutra approach.
In the West, these methods are all referred to as Tantra, though they are in fact mainly Sutra practices, meaning using the outer energies of the body to create or conjure an internal experience.
"Sutra" practices incorporate such things as reciprocal breathing, genital massage, mutual pleasuring, semen retention, positions and movement, etc.
Recently a powerful form of Tantric sexual practice has been revealed.
It is The Secret Tibetan Five Element Sexual Tantras. In practicing Tibetan Five Element Tantra, we begin using the basic sutra or body practices, but add to them the higher esoteric teachings of the Tibetan Lamas.
These Tantric sexual practices have been used in secret by Vajrayana Buddhist practitioners for over 2,600 years, and have led to the successful realization of enlightenment for many of them.
All of the highest Tantric spiritual practices begin with and include the Tibetan Five Element system.
"Tantra" literally means to weave light and sound with form.
The form is the body, the vehicle in which enlightened consciousness arises.
The light occurs as we visualize the specific shapes and colors identified as the Tibetan Elemental chakra system.
The sounds are introduced in the form of specific Mantra, with each syllable attuned to one of the five elements; earth, water, fire, air, and space.
These are the very elements which make up our human form and everything in our environment.
Using these sounds and visualizations by themselves has the result of activating, enriching, and healing all the energy centers of the body.
Using these sounds and visualizations within the context of our sexuality has the ability to catalyze massive healing, growth and transformation of consciousness.
As this occurs our sexuality becomes highly pleasurable, highly blissful, extending for hours with a multi-orgasmic connection for both partners that transcends ordinary sexual experience.
Thus this is called the swift path of Tantric sex.


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New Risograph Prints by ANO Studio – Dreamy Urban Landscapes
This collection of riso prints by ANO studio captures the complex spirit of city life. With towering buildings, lonely rooms, bustling streets and empty malls, these urban landscapes feel simultaneously busy and eerily quiet. They cleverly explore the idea of loneliness (or serenity) in the crowd!
ANO Studio is a brand new designer to Hannah Zakari, and we are absolutely in love with their work. ANO is the sole creation of Hannah Kay Piché, an independent designer and illustrator based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Her inspiration comes from travel and geometric forms, with a clear influence from Japanese design. The studio's name is also inspired by Japan: "ano" is a pronoun in Japanese, roughly translating to "that thing over there".
ANO's risograph prints are printed in a harmonious pink and blue colour palette using soy-based inks.
ANO Studio's risograph prints are all produced in a limited edition of 25 and stock is very limited, so get in there if you'd like one for your home! They look great either alone or paired together.
You can find these lovely prints and our full range of wall art over on the Hannah Zakari webshop!


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Swisscom's no-frills offering for digital natives is two years old. Head of Wingo Cyrill Wick provides an update on the service, including the launch of mobile
Eurocomms.com: It is two years since Wingo launched. What can you tell us about how it is performing?
Cyrill Wick: We are very happy about the development and the growth of Wingo since the launch two years ago.
Since the start in April 2015 we are steadily increasing our brand awareness and the customer base.
The launch of the mobile offer last year in November as well as the recent Wingo Fair Flat tariff gave us an additional boost.
We saw a significant impact on our wireline business since the launch of our mobile offer.
On both products we are facing a double-digit growth.
Wingo launched as a fixed-line play and Swisscom said two years ago that there were no plans to add mobile services. What changed that caused you to launch Wingo Mobile?
At the beginning we were focusing on a wireline offering.
With Wingo we address primarily digital natives, and these customers have a high demand for mobile services, which are flat, high speed and with the best price.
The launch of the mobile offering was only a way to fulfil better our customer needs.
Wingo's strategy for mobile and wireline is to have few products with top performance at a moderate price.
You have also added a DSL offering, having launched Wingo as a fibre-based product. Again, what caused you to change tack?
Our fibre offer was very well received by the population.
More and more customers outside [of where we offer fibre] showed interest.
Today's technology such as G.Fast allows us to offer a stronger speed with Wingo on copper.
To be fair, we grant our copper customers a discount compared to our fibre customers.
We push fibre but in case of (temporary) unavailability we also offer copper.
Is there any evidence that Wingo has cannibalised your core Swisscom subscriber base?
Generally speaking, Wingo targets a different segment and customer experience than Swisscom.
In fact, we see Wingo as a complement to the existing Swisscom product portfolio.
Wingo customers want little service at the best price.
I can confirm that there are some Swisscom customers who are attracted by Wingo offers.
However, most of our customers are acquired from the market.
How do customer experience KPIs differ between Wingo and Swisscom?
Wingo is for people who want full performance at top price.
Wingo customers do not need a physical touchpoint and consciously sacrifice service and consultancy.
Wingo is all about the online user experience.
What would you say has been the biggest learning/key takeaway from the first two years?
Competition in the telecommunications market is very intense and the offerings are very similar.
Establishing a new brand in this saturated market requires patience and sufficient resources.
It is important to identify the customer needs we want to reach, react quickly and create a compelling customer experience.
With Wingo Fair Flat, we have apparently met the need of the customers.
We will continue with further attractive offers.


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The Nectar Thief
A chorus of almost malevolent laughter carries through the mist shrouded woods as I struggle to catch my breath.
"There is no escaping here….." a seductive, disembodied voice taunted in a sing-song cadence.
"Why not just accept your fate?" A second female voice chimed in.
This wasn't good. Not at all. I thought I could keep my distance from them, but they knew this forest much better than I did and I was running out of daylight in forest.
I had been collecting nectar from different exotic plants from the depths of the forests in this backwater canton for awhile now. It's a pretty lucrative pursuit, but even for the well prepared and experienced, it can be pretty dangerous at time. The further into the depths of the forest I ventured, the greater the odds of something like this happening were.Read More...


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Photos From Blogger Day at Gulfstream Park
Gulfstream Park is more than a race track. It is a an entertainment complex full of things to do. My first time there was at "Blogger Day" hosted at Gulfstream Park during one of racing's biggest day, the Belmont Stakes. The crowds energy at Gulfstream was contagious as fans were cheering for American Pharaoh who was reaching for a triple crown. The first in 31 years. We were hosted to an all you can eat buffet at Ten Palms Restaurant which overlooks the racetrack. Memo to myself: add Ten Palms Restaurant to the Top Restaurants with a View in Miami. (Not technically Miami tho) The seafood was the highlight of the buffet which served endless crab legs, mussels and salmon with a house cocktail sauce.
The sweets here my highlight as I can appreciate the artistic presentation of the desserts. Take a look for yourself by scrolling through my picture recap of Blogger Day at Gulfstream Race Track and Casino. Also look forward to a future post about the enormous Pegasus Sculpture being erected at Gulfstream Park. It promises to be a new awe striking attraction. I will definitely be returning to Gufstream Park. First, to check out the night scene and also during the winter when it is set to even bigger crowds as the "snow birds" come down to bet on horses in Florida.


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CoBE Alumni Remember and Reflect
Name: CJ Dykstra
Current Employer and Position:
Assistant Vice President at Park Bank (Milwaukee-based commercial bank)
Graduation Year(s) and Major(s):
1990 – BBA, Marketing major
2002 – MBA, Human Resource Management emphasis
Why did you choose to attend UW-Whitewater?
I chose UW-Whitewater for my undergrad based on its reputation for having a great business school. In addition, I knew several people who were students at the time and they were very happy with their decision.
When I decided to pursue my MBA, Whitewater was an easy decision. The technology in the online courses was great in 2002, so I can only imagine how advanced it is today.
Where there any professors or courses that particularly inspired you? Why?
There were many, but I particularly enjoyed Economics classes, including several with Dr.Ashok Bhargava. My major was Marketing, but I ended up taking enough Econ credits to earn a minor.
One of my favorite experiences was in a Direct Marketing course with Dr. Peltier. The class involved a competition in which we had to create and present a campaign for a music publishing firm.
I also enjoyed an Entrepreneurship class that offered students the unique opportunity to be partnered with business owners. A classmate and I assisted a local entrepreneur by conducting market research and creating new marketing materials.
Looking back, I can see how much we benefited from the real-world experience and connections of our professors.
Did you participate in extra-curricular activities? If so, what did you learn from participating in these activities that has been useful in your career?
I joined several academic organizations and participated in intramural athletics. The best experience I had though, was working at the Wisconsin Innovation Service Center (WISC) and another program called Wisconsin Technology Access Program (WisTAP). I was privileged to have worked for and learn from Debra Malewicki for nearly two years.
Working with WISC and WisTAP helped me develop my writing, researching, and time management skills. Probably most importantly, I was put in positions to stretch myself and gained a lot of confidence in my ability to deliver presentations.
What do you enjoy most about your current position?
Park Bank is based in Milwaukee and has been in business for nearly 100 years. The organization has a great reputation and is well-known for the strength of its relationships with customers and employees.
Park Bank provides an environment where you can have an impact. Whether I'm recruiting, addressing an employee's concern, planning a wellness program, or facilitating the performance review process, I know I'm making a difference.
What is your proudest professional accomplishment?
Being part of an IT staffing division start-up was a lot of work, but very rewarding. I'm also proud of working with a team at Park Bank to formalize and grow our wellness program. In both cases, I could call on the knowledge I gained at UW-Whitewater.
What do you feel is your greatest professional strength?
I love learning new things and taking on new challenges. I also enjoy networking and connecting people with one another.
What are the three key skills or qualities you look for in recent grads wishing to join your company?
1. Great communication – written and verbal. This means having a great resume and being able to hold your end of the conversation during interviews.
2. Ability to assess a situation and make a decision
3. Past success working in teams
Based on what you know now, what advice would you give to your college-age self if you could go back in time?
I would encourage myself to look for leadership roles in the student organizations I joined. We grow when we're pushed beyond our comfort zone.


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The Williamson County Hazardous Materials Response Team was conceptually created in 1996 after the County was involved in numerous Hazardous Materials responses with no coordinated response from all the knowledgeable players in the county. A group of Subject Matter Experts from the Williamson County Fire Chief's Association, (Cedar Park represented by Marty Herrin, Round Rock Fire represented by Jim Honei, Georgetown Fire represented by Mark Moss, and Jollyville Fire Department represented by Rocky Dallmeyer and Jim Ward) were tasked to come up with a plan on cost analysis, training needs, and the full logistics to make a County Hazmat Team work. Chief John Golden (Jollyville Fie Chief) proceeded to establish the first Standard Operating Guidelines for the team. Marty Herrin as the Team Coordinator worked for the next 2 years with Chief Lynn Bizzell (Round Rock Fire), Chief Anthony Lincoln (Georgetown Fire), Assistant Chief James Mallinger (Cedar Park Fire), Chief John Golding (Jollyville Fire), Captain Jim Franz (Round Rock Fire and President of Williamson County Fire Chief's Association), John Sneed WCEMS Director, Jeff Hayes Director of Operations WCEMS, (defined as the Haz Mat Advisory Board (HMAB) at that time) to formalize this team.
The HMAB, John Sneed and the Fire Chief's Association started working with the Williamson County Commissioners Court to find funding to support this group effort. They proceeded to explain to the courts how expensive the team would be for each department to fund but that we could combine our efforts and funds to provide a much broader team that would be eligible to help the entire county if needed. In 1998 Budget year the Commissioners Court under the Guidance and direction of Judge John Doerfler recommended an original budget of approximately $51,000 a year to operate the team, with Marty Herrin as the Volunteer leader of the team. In October 2003 he was officially employed by the county. The Haz Mat Team continued to work under the financial controls of the Williamson County Fire Chief's Association while Marty reported to the Williamson County EMS Director John Sneed. In 2008 the Commissioner Court made the "Hazardous Materials Response Team" a Division under the Emergency Service Senior Director John Sneed.


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Do not get married twice!
In a New York Divorce case, under New York law if you get married in a religious or romantic marriage AFTER you have already been married then the second marriage is void. As such you only need one divorce that being the divorce from the first marriage.
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If you're an avid follower of Heart Evangelista on Instagram, then perhaps you've noticed that she took a quick break from her usual nude lipstick this past week. Her current go-to? An eye-catching red that makes it impossible for her fans not to double-tap. See what we mean below!
May Francisco, one of Heart's go-to makeup artists, revealed that the rouge we've been seeing on the actress' crimson pout is from Christian Louboutin—specifically, it's the Torerra shade from the designer label's Silky Satin Lip Colour line, which explains the stunning satin finish. Since it's a warm red, it's perfect for those with warm undertones, too. NEED!
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We recently went to the URA office at the Nakawa Industrial park and received very hostile customer service from one of their members of staff. The female URA employee was rude and aggressive with us her customers who I must admit had come to register for a TIN number in a bid for tax compliance. So I wondered, what happens to those customers who try to evade taxes if this is how compliant customers are being treated, I can only imagine.
I choose not to digress because the URA woman is not the main story here. So as we drove into the business park, parking was hard to come by but we eventually found a corner at which to park which was labeled NO PARKING. We did not intend to park there but we had been directed to head in that direction by a G4S security guard from the entrance. Little did we know that an incident would ensue as a result.
G4S Security Guard: ''Hello madam, why are you parking here?
Female Driver: ''Because I was told to park here but I will not be taking too long anyway. I am only going to the URA office.''
G4S Security Guard: ''Okay madam, any way you will find me here.''
Female Driver: ''Okay, sir!'' she said as she briskly walked towards the building entry checkpoint to speed things up.
Now between the time she left and her return 12 - 15 minutes later, there was no sign of the security guard at all. But the moment the female driver stepped out of the building and walked towards the car, the security guard appeared from behind a tree smiling from ear t0 ear and said;
G4S Security Guard: ''Welcome back madam.''
Female Driver: ''Hihihi thank you, ''she said in response.
G4S Security Guard: ''Now between you and the madam, who is the boss?'' he asked the co-driver who was American and Caucasian.
As passengers in the car, my neighbor and I looked at each other a little confused as the co-driver responded;
American Male: ''The lady is always the boss, you should know that by now.''
We all burst into laughter but I must say I was still very confused with his line of questioning as he continued to linger around the driver's window.
Female Driver:' ''Sebo, get yourself some water,'' she said as she gave him 1,000 shilling note as we pulled out of the parking area to exit the industrial park.
G4S Security Guard: ''Yes, thank you, madam. For sure you are the boss lady.''
To me, the conversation and actions of the G4S security guard were so wrong on so many levels. First of all, why would he assume that a lady cannot be in charge, secondly, why did he linger at our window for a tip when he clearly receives salary on a monthly basis?
Now to the G4S Security Company, I am not saying you should hunt me down to find out this fellows identity and fire him. No, that will not solve your problem but rather dig deeper into the issue and solve the problem and not treat the symptoms. Yes I know some of it stems from our cultural dilemma, well there can also be a cultural change and it needs to start somewhere or else this security guard and many like him will continue to steadily destroy your G4S security) brand.
Or maybe, I am too particular and pick up on things that should be left alone. This is where I say, the views expressed in this blog are my individual views and do not reflect the views and values of the company(s) I work for.


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Most people fund cryopreservation with life insurance. But Alcor does offer the option to place funds for cryopreservation into a trust. Template trust documents are supplied here in PDF format. If you click on a link, it will open in your browser. To download, RIGHT CLICK and choose SAVE TARGET AS.
Alcor Trust Main Agreement (550K)
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Things to Consider When Choosing a Pest Control Company
Pest monitoring is essential for every building to keep it free from various risks. Pests have the ability to destroy a building's structure, furniture, and cause infections amongst its users. Managing pests competently needs intelligence and consistency, and engaging pest control experts in the mission is a great idea. There are lots of pest control companies that are ready to deliver their services, but most of them are not ideal choices for you. Here are a few things that you can look into when evaluating the pest control service to work with.
Their authorization
The firm you wish to assign the task to must be trained and have the proper documents stipulated by the regulatory bodies. The various certificates required are issued after a vetting process which confirms a company's competence to handle various elements in pest control. Companies that have the correct documents required of them by the law are usually legitimate, and you can bet that they are straightforward.
Their expertise
To guarantee that you get exceptional services, you ought to go to a company that has a reasonable experience background. Experience brings proficiency and this makes all the difference in the quality of output. Experienced pest control teams have a refined point of view on various issues related to pest management, and this puts them in a better place to offer support when called upon.
Their gears
There are different techniques used when dealing with various pests. The kind of pests you are dealing with may prompt the use of special equipment which you must ensure are utilized to get the best results. For instance, if you are dealing with fleas, apart from just using medication to kill live fleas, you require your furniture to be steamed to destroy any eggs that the fleas may have laid. If the firm that you choose doesn't offer a holistic approach, you will need to outsource all the services related to tackling fleas from other companies. This can be a real hassle for you and expensive as well.
Their terms and conditions
Every company has a unique proposition, and the relevance of their packages depend on how suitable their offers are. If you require your services to be delivered in a specific way or on a particular date, make sure you engage a company which can make things happen for you in the way you want. It is also a good idea to listen to their input as well to balance things and enhance flexibility. This impacts greatly on your level of satisfaction with their services and ensures that the relationship between you and the firm is mutual, and things flow smoothly.
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Shabbat Service for Saturday October 28, 2017
Series | The Psalms
The Loving Kindness of God
In Psalm 36, David shares with us how God's love to his children is unmeasurable, unending and unfathomable. His mercies are renewed every morning. The wicked on the other hand constantly think of wickedness. Our hope is in God's love and not our own plans.


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My 2 and a half year old....
So here we are - Camden is two and a half (and yes, I've been crying for WEEKS over this!!) He is the absolute light of our lives and is truly a blessing. He is my greatest pride and joy and the happiness he brings to us is immeasurable.
He is your typical toddler - he knows what he wants and he wants it NOW. He has meltdowns like you wouldn't believe. And he is very selective in what he will eat. He also has impeccable manners, can do a puzzle faster than I can, is obsessed with numbers, counting, matching things, and has the BIGGEST heart (seriously - I've never met a sweeter 2 year old.)
He continues to amaze us with how stinkin' smart he is. His language skills are off the charts - always have been. He understands so much - it blows my mind daily. He has been able to recognize all letters of the alphabet, colors, shapes, and numbers 1-10 since he was like 2 and continues to expand on that knowledge (he recently learned the color teal!) He knows his street address and knows how to spell his name. He certainly enjoys his screen time, with his favorite being Daniel Tiger, Super Why!, and Sesame Street. I love that these shows are educational and interactive and I know he's learning so much from them. He also loves to watch videos on You Tube, which I gotta be honest, I don't love but eh - whatever. It's not like they're violent or inappropriate videos.
Hmm let's see what else? He is still a good sleeper - not great, but good. He's usually asleep around 7:45 (he's in bed by 7:15 but it takes him FOREVER to fall asleep!!) and wakes up anywhere between 6am and 6:30am. At daycare he naps for 2 hours but at home on the weekends it's usually only an hour and a half, if we're lucky. Occasionally, we'll get a 2 hour nap from him. As I mentioned previously, he isn't a great eater. His favorite foods are scrambled eggs cooked with a spinach/quinoa/olive salad we make, Wegmans unsweetened applesauce pouches, and fruit. He also has quite the sweet tooth like his mama :) He is not potty trained but does use his potty often (more at home - not so much at daycare but hoping that'll change soon.) He wears mostly size 18 month clothing - can wear 24 month or 2t tops. This summer I think all his size 12 month shorts from last year will fit him still since you don't need to worry about length like you do with pants. We struggle with that now with pants - he could totally wear size 12 month pants in the waist but needs 18 month or bigger for the length (even now the 18 months are getting pretty short but I can't move him up the next size or his pants won't stay up ha-ha)
He has quite the sense of humor and with him around you can't help but laugh all the time. The things he says cracks me up. Some of my favorites are 'That'd just be CRAZY!' and 'What's going on here?!' (as he puts his hand to his forehead ha-ha) and 'Peace out homie!' He loves, loves, loves to be outside. He loves sensory play - moon sand, water table, etc. He has gotten really into cars lately and he holds onto them for dear life :) He is still OBSESSED with animals - the zoo is one of his favorite places to be. We recently transitioned him to a toddler bed which was so easy, luckily!!! He is the biggest mama's boy I've ever met. He tells me he loves me all the time and that I'm his best friend. He always needs me near him and especially loves to play with my hair and be close to me. One of our favorite things to do is nap together and he always needs to be touching me. I love it!! But as much as I love it, it can also be VERY frustrating. If I'm around Matt can't do anything and that gets frustrating for everyone. But I try to take those times in stride and soak it all up because I know one day...all too soon...he won't need or want me around anymore.
Basically, we love him to pieces and are so incredibly proud of the little boy he is growing into. I love each and every day with him and am pretty much obsessed with this little boy.
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You summed it up pretty well! If you are ever feeling down, he is who you want to be with. He brightens the day!!
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From the ashes of the unfortunately canceled Lone Star rises another series from that pilot's director Marc Webb (500 Days of Summer). Deadline reports Fox has picked up the new comedy series Battleground with Webb executive producing the series with actor J.D. Walsh who is also writing. The series is an ensemble workplace comedy set in the world of political campaigning. While Webb crafted a fantastic pilot for Lone Star, it's likely he'll be quite busy with the Spider-Man reboot and unable to direct this new pilot. However, the filmmaker will still oversee writing on the series. Hopefully Fox will treat this one with some respect.
Hit the jump for info on the second new series to get the axe this season.
THR has news on the demise of ABC's My Generation which has been canceled after two episodes. The mockumentary lost a whopping 31% of its viewers from the pilot premiere (which wasn't impressive to begin with) and production has been stopped immediately. It's unclear what will be moved into the time slot before Grey's Anatomy. If you'll remember, Brendan didn't like the pilot, and it seems like not many others did either. It sounds like some other cancellations may be around the corner too as NBC's Outlaw is on the bubble. We'll keep you posted as more shows face the executioner.


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A: Yes. We understand that European vehicles are sometimes more sophisticated and have a higher degree of features and electronics than some other brands. Dealing with these sensitive systems requires special training and diagnostic abilities. We make the investment in tools and people to insure your European vehicle gets the best care possible.
A: Yes. Diesel engine technology uses an "alternative fuel" and combusts that fuel at very high cylinder pressures. Servicing the engine and fuel delivery system take special tools and training. We are constantly updating our arsenal of diagnostic and mechanical tools. We stand ready to assist in any service or repair.
A: Yes. Hybrids and Electrics are relative "newcomers" to the auto service and repair industry. No doubt, as the years go by, they will become a larger segment of the repair market. North Hills is already there. We are training and routinely adding software and diagnostic tools to meet all service and repair requirements.
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