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Opinion: The High Court of Public Opinion
Editorial page editor Paul Gigot on why the evolving cultural debate over same-sex marriage is best settled democratically.
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Stocks Can't Manufacture a Rally Today
Materials and industrial shares led U.S. stock benchmarks lower, putting blue chips on track to snap a three-session streak of gains, after a weak reading on factory activity. Paul Vigna has details on The News Hub. Photo: Bloomberg.
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... the ... you're watching the look of the Dow Jones industrial average rate which is all about was down about sixty points ... most of the Nasdaq in the SNP five hundred down today ... and what really was an afternoon session a full session kicked off ... by some weak manufacturing data ... so we can a faction data team this morning ... session wore on in the market couldn't manufacturing rally all you like ... still the summit to think I'm ... yet you so that it NEM within the U S ISN manufacturing survey ... for November this is on the good news is that Elaine know ... all onto the mat actions earnings overseas as well ... Chinese came in a little better than expected Europe's ... was was ... better than expected but still very weak number in construction ... and in the US to surprise slid ... more than expected ... down below the fifty level so many factors in the U S now seen in contraction ... for the month at last six has been that way yourself was weak in the summer ... little improvement center October now coming back down ... that kind of change the direction of the market earlier before the market rally was first a December ... ELP wordy pockets in Australia on the concept markets due to the end of last week in a row to a high note ... so if you fall ... again that Kenny and it turned around a victory that fueled you got what you said Jerry talking about was the GOP is loose balls on this football pledged to be ... the marquee ... little more weakness after that came out to ... and what did they like me if I look at this it's ... two weeks of nothing and we finally get some things are finally pushing the ball forty with the broad market mindset that says about ... it like it ... we see the market is a lot of knee-jerk reactions I mean everything that comes out of this fiscal cliff to be a ... skinny get some reaction ... you know I think he was just a matter of ... market already going down that came out the problems sol anyhow ... courts exactly that with you what you saw cannot the pot ... and insurers trend down on a ... lot to me you know see Obama is here to piece here ... maybe you mark was rule the closer I will see what the closer you would like to think that the Guinea get this done sooner rather ... later twenty eight days it's not like we have the seal ... longtime dream for the half and were ... raised over twenty days we are ... you could be churning through this go to ... does the market giving me a couple weeks of just watching DC to eat these guys are doing a little ... I hope not that Celtic are pretty ... read read read and really it was up to the market could be reached if they got back into early today that the dome for that at that that that that that on the ... other ... half what ... he would be great for the market I think Iran in the market thinks ... you see now that she's three weeks of just grinding through distinct enough from some kind of deal with the ... wonderful thank you so much for joining us Bhatia protease outlet to be on your show anytime one please make sure to read


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This full body therapeutic massage uses BIOFREEZE Gel, a pain relieving topical cooling gel during the massage treatment. This massage focuses on specific areas of tight and painful muscles and joints using various massage strokes to relieve tension and pain. More concentrated work on muscle spasm and chronic tension where most of us hold our stress will be given at the end of this treatment. A tube of BIOFREEZE Gel is included for home care use to continue the pain relieving experience at home. This massage will leave the client stimulated, invigorated and will help melt their stress away.
Treatment Time: 60 minutes
Benefits of Treatment:
1. Relieve stress
2. Reduce muscle spasm
3. Reduce discomfort and pain
4. Increase circulation
5. Improve range of motion
6. Over all invigorating feeling
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2. Skin rashes or conditions
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4. Severe high blood pressure
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1. Massage Table
2. Two Sheets and Drape
3. Face Cradle Cover
4. Bolster
5. Massage Oil
6. BIOFREEZE Gel
7. PROSSAGE Heat
Prepare Treatment Room and Table:
1. Massage Table:
a. Drape two sheets, one on top of the other, folding top sheet down partially with a diagonal fold.
2. Treatment Room:
a. Have several hand towels ready (if needed) for additional draping.
b. Have bolsters and pillows available (if needed) for additional client comfort prepared with clean linens.
c. Have massage oil, BIOFREEZE topical analgesic, PROSSAGE Heat, etc., as needed per specified massage protocols, prepared on counter.
d. Create a comforting and de-stressing environment with soft music, lowered lighting and any specified amenities such as fresh flowers, or product samples on table.
Client Communication:
• Pick up client
• Have client complete in-take form
• Conduct pre-massage interview
• Explain sequence and benefits of products
• Provide and explain draping
• Step out as client gets on table
• Knock and step in
• Bolster client for comfort
• Begin work using the following protocol
Treatment Protocol:
1. Client is positioned supine (face up).
2. Start by placing hands on the client's upper trapezius and effleurage the neck.
3. Massage face starting at the chin and working toward the forehead and then move to the head performing friction massage movements.
4. Move to the client's neck and apply oil to the neck. Apply bilateral effleurage beginning at the sternal notch and use the hands simultaneously. Continue from the sternum over the shoulder and along the traps to the occipital ridge. Repeat at least three times.
5. Turnclients head to one side and apply effleurage to the side of the neck starting at the mastoid, con
tinue the movement across the shoulder and around the deltoid muscle and back to the base of the neck. Repeat at least three times.
6. Apply petrissage, friction and vibration strokes to the neck and shoulders.
7. Apply passive joint movement by rolling the head forward, passive stretch by supporting the head side-
to-side and pushing the opposite shoulder. Apply passive rotation to the neck.
8. Next, apply slight traction to the cervical spine by hooking the fingers under the occiput and pulling.
9. Finish by applying alternating pressure toward the foot of the table and rock gently and stretch shoulders.
10.You may apply BIOFREEZE Gel to any tender anterior points as needed at this point of the massage.
11. Massage each arm and hand with effleurage, petrissage and stripping strokes for 3 to 5 minutes for each arm.
12. Massage each leg using effleurage, petrissage, broadening friction and stripping strokes 3 to 5 minutes
per leg.
13. Massage each foot for 2 to 3 minutes. Begin at the sole, kneading the foot and then applying friction, covering the front of the foot and stretching each foot.
14. Re-drape client and apply feather strokes over the drape before turning the client.
(25 minutes total massage time for the supine massage)
1. Client is then moved to prone (face down) position.
2. The soles of the feet are massaged and pressure points used; legs and calves, gluteals are massaged using petrissage, effleurage, broadening, friction and stripping strokes; ten minutes for this part of the massage.
3. Start with a light touch at the base of the neck and the other hand at the base of the spine.
4. Apply massage oil to the clients back using effleurage strokes starting at the head and go to the sacrum.
5. Then apply a thin layer of BIOFREEZE Gel to the back; massage BIOFREEZE Gel into the back and continue massaging the back using effleurage, petrissage, and compression strokes with the BIOFREEZE oil mixture.
6. Petrissage the trapezius and then the entire side of the back that is opposite the therapist, repeating this at least three times. Then move to the other side of table and repeat.
7. Use deep gliding stripping movements using braced thumbs on the back, can also use the elbow and forearm to do deep gliding when working on the back.
8. Move to the shoulders and perform direct pressure and friction to the trapezius and rhomboid area.
9. Perform trigger point work on the rotator cuff area as needed at this time.
10. Then work the cervical muscles face down using effleurage, petrissage strokes.
11. Then focus on the sub-occipital ridge doing circular friction back and forward on the ridge and above and below it.
12. Move to the head and massage starting at the base of the neck and apply friction to the sc
13. Follow up with additional massage to areas of tension and pain at this time.
14. Can apply tapotement, percussion or vibration at this time.
15. Apply stretches to the back and end with feather strokes.
(20-minute massage on back)
1. Re-drape client and apply compression over the drape from the feet to the clients shoulders.
2. Explain that the BIOFREEZE cooling effect will stay with client for a few hours and step out of room.
3. Give tube of BIOFREEZE Gel with home care after treatment.
Closure: Thank your client and step out.
Special notes:
A higher price should be charged when a tube of BIOFREEZE product is included with this treatment along with home use instructions. The BIOFREEZE Massage Pain Relieving Massage Melter is intended to be a revitalizing treatment. For a less intense treatment, BIOFREEZE Gel with massage oil during the massage can be omitted and applied just during the trigger point work and around joints at the end of this treatment. This massage may be varied due to client needs. BIOFREEZE topical analgesic should only be used with massage oil, not creams or lotions to create a BIOFREEZE mixture for the BIOFREEZE massage. This treatment is also a great time to use the BIOFREEZE spray on the client's feet at the end of the treatment.
Technique Definitions:
• Broadening Strokes: The application of palm strokes from the centerline of an extremity laterally outward.
• Compression: A rhythmic pumping action movement on muscle straight in and out intended to spread muscle fiber.
• Compressive Effleurage: The application of gliding strokes with enough pressure to create a displacement of tissue for the purpose of moving fluid.
• Cross Fiber Friction: The application of compressive movements on muscles with the angle 90 degrees to the fibers of the muscle.
• Direct Pressure: The application of compression of tissue with static pressure.
• Effleurage: The application of gliding strokes that follow the contour of the body.
• Flats of Hands: Applying gliding strokes with the backs of your fingers while using loose fists.
• Friction: The application of compression of tissue while adding movement.
• Petrissage: The application of lifting, squeezing and kneading strokes to tissues of the body.
• Stripping Strokes: The application of specific gliding strokes over a muscle usually from distal to proximal.
• Tapotement or Percussion: The application of alternating, rhythmical striking movements to the body.
These treatments are intended to be used by Health Care and Massage Professionals only. They are intended to be used as a guide and should not replace the advice of a medical doctor or health care provider. Please check with the client's healthcare provider when in doubt before using any of these treatments and/or BIOFREEZE & PROSSAGE Heat products.
Treatment written and designed by Lynda Solien-Wolfe LMT, NCTMB -Solwolfe Resource Group, Inc. and Michael McGillicuddy LMT, NCTMB -USA Pro-Sports.
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When online shoppers rev up for Cyber Monday, a sea of Furbys, Barbies, and Kindles will start traveling across the globe at a rate that would make Santa's reindeer take note, and many of them will get to their destinations with an assist from a local company.
Popular e-commerce sites such as ToysRus.com and Amazon.com are using i-parcel, based in Burlington, to speed up thousands of international deliveries. Through a matrix of technology and old-fashioned courier services, i-parcel provides service in 92 countries, processing orders and payments in 56 currencies.
International deliveries are becoming increasingly important to US retailers. Global business-to-consumer e-commerce sales are expected to exceed $1.25 trillion by 2013 according to Interactive Media in Retail Group, a trade organization based in Britain. That's up from $961 billion in 2011.
"Right now we are in lock down, bracing for the storm," said Jordan Welch, one of i-parcel's five founders.
Billing itself as an alternative to FedEx, UPS, and DHL, seven-year-old i-parcel promises Internet merchants a less expensive and more customer-friendly way to move goods around the globe.
Here's how it works. When a customer outside the United States buys something on ToysRus.com, i-parcel's technology kicks in. Through geo-location software, the sale is translated into the shopper's currency. That allows the online payment, including all taxes, shipping, and duty charges, to be processed and prepaid.
That way, Welch said, there are "no surprises when the package arrives."
Once payment is secured, i-parcel picks up the order from a US Toys "R" Us distribution facility and transports the goods to one of three expediting centers the Burlington firm owns. Packages are logged in, scanned, labeled, and placed in containers for airline shipping. Local couriers on the ground in cities around the world then complete the deliveries. Customers can track the entire process online.
The 80-employee i-parcel is able to keep costs down because "we don't fly planes or have people in uniform," Welch said.
Because of lower overhead and a typical five- to seven-day delivery window — instead of costly overnight shipping — companies that use i-parcel can sometimes cut shipping charges for customers by up to 50 percent.
Having worked in the international mail delivery business for 22 years, Welch said, he knew overseas shipping was ready for an overhaul. "Large shipping companies were not designed for modern business," he said.
Debbie Pereira, director of marketing for DrJays.com, an urban apparel company based in New York, said she is impressed by i-parcel's response to fast-changing delivery needs.
"They are a bit more nimble in their ability to adapt and make changes quickly," she said.
In the year-and-a-half DrJays has partnered with i-parcel, its online business has expanded to Brazil, Russia, and South Africa.
The difference between FedEx — which DrJays also uses — is like "apples and oranges," said Pereira. "I-parcel is more personal. They are also more cost efficient and are able to give us more flexibility."
FedEx decline to comment, but DHL said it works to make sure its international e-commerce business is as efficient as possible. Two years ago, it partnered with FiftyOne — a New York company that competes with i-parcel — according to DHL spokeswoman Bea Garcia.
For online retailers, collecting shipping, taxes, and duty charges up front is a big improvement over traditional ordering methods, Welch said. Most major shippers don't calculate international charges in online shopping carts, he said.
"Oftentimes the Internet shopper doesn't know what the costs are at the cart level. When the package gets to the door, they have to pay costs they may or may not be expecting," said Welch.
Pereira said that can result in unhappy customers.
"You feel like you are getting slapped with something again," she said.
Plus, as the e-commerce world gets bigger and the retail world smaller, she said, "some online shoppers don't even know where their goods are coming from."
Toys "R" Us, based in New Jersey, started using i-parcel for international e-sales last month. So far, the company said, it's pleased with the results.
"Global expansion is an important part of our global strategy. They provide additional accessibility to more than 60 countries," including Brazil and Mexico, said Milton Pappas, vice president of e-commerce customer experience for Toys "R" Us.
Pappas considers i-parcel "a logistics and technical provider," making it easier for international customers to buy games, toys, and baby merchandise only offered on its US site.
"As shoppers worldwide search for items on our site, they are now able to browse for thousands more," said Pappas.
Toys "R" Us has stores in 36 countries, but it needed i-parcel's help to ship products from the United States to parts of the world where it doesn't have a physical presence. Already, i-parcel has helped to double the international reach of Toys "R" Us,
"It's very difficult for a US company to go into a new foreign market without having very specialized understanding," said Mark Brohan, vice president of research and product development for Vertical Web Media, publishers of Internet Retailer magazine. "What these companies are doing is developing highly specialized skill sets in marketing, fulfillment, and technology to sell online overseas. This is a niche expertise."
Many US merchants started courting international online business a decade ago, but quickly discovered "it's more complex than they thought," said Brohan. "A lot of US Web retailers tried it and canceled plans, because efficient delivery was not there," he said. "The trend is accelerating because everyone is going global."
And that means being prepared to take on new ordering and delivery puzzles. For example, as Toys "R" Us makes inroads in Brazil, i-parcel is experimenting with accepting the boleto, a payment method used there that is akin to an IOU.
"We are constantly trying to address the needs of local markets and offer consumers better ways to get these goods," Welch said. "You have to be able to innovate in this space."
Kathleen Pierce can be reached at email@example.com.


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France's foreign ministry says a Frenchman died while in police custody in the Egyptian capital.
The ministry said Tuesday it was seeking details about the death of the man who Egyptian authorities say was killed by cellmates while in police custody in Cairo.
Egyptian authorities close to the investigation said prosecutors began questioning the Frenchman's cellmates on Sunday after his corpse revealed signs of bodily harm.
Officials have not said if security officers at the downtown Qasr el-Nil police station where the Frenchman died are also being investigated.
The Frenchman was drunk at the time of his arrest on the streets of the upscale Cairo neighborhood of Zamalek, the Egyptian officials said. He was detained after a military-imposed nighttime curfew, according to the authorities.
Despite a handful of curfew breakers and some local cafes that remain open after hours, most of the city's 18 million people have adhered to the military's orders.
The curfew has been in effect across much of Egypt for more than a month following a deadly spike in violence after security forces raided two protest camps organized by supporters of former President Mohamed Morsi, who was ousted by the military amid mass protests on 3 July.
The Frenchman's arrest highlights the strict enforcement of the country's curfew by the military and police, who man checkpoints across the capital. A journalist for the country's flagship state-run newspaper Al-Ahram was shot to death last month by a soldier at a checkpoint outside Cairo.
The tensions and divisions across Egypt over Morsi's ouster have also fueled xenophobia in some cases. Foreign journalists have reported being harassed at times on the streets by residents accusing them of being spies.
Security officials in Egypt have declined to comment on the Frenchman's arrest and death. It is not clear when he was detained, but France's foreign ministry said he died on Friday.
Officials close to the investigation say it is not clear what started the alleged brawl in prison. After his beating, he was transferred to a hospital where he later died.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media about the ongoing investigation.
Ministry spokesman Vincent Floreani said French authorities were seeking details from Egyptian officials about the death.
The victim, whom officials did not identify, had been residing in Egypt. Egyptian officials did not disclose details on whether the man had a residency or proper papers on him at the time of his arrest.
Floreani says the victim's family in France has been contacted.
The embassy added that it had asked for clarification from judicial authorities of the circumstances of the man's death and was still waiting for a reply.
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text: CAL 27 (ATCC® CRL-2095™) Organism: Homo sapiens, human / Cell Type: Epithelial / Tissue: tongue / Disease: squamous cell carcinoma General Information Characteristics Culture Method Specifications History Documentation Print Email Share Share this product Facebook Twitter Google+ Permits and Restrictions View Permits Organism Homo sapiens, human Tissue tongue Cell Type Epithelial Product Format frozen Morphology epithelial Culture Properties adherent Biosafety Level 1 Biosafety classification is based on U.S. Public Health Service Guidelines, it is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that their facilities comply with biosafety regulations for their own country. Disease squamous cell carcinoma Age 56 years Gender male Ethnicity Caucasian Storage Conditions liquid nitrogen vapor phase Karyotype aneuploid; modal number = 43 Images Derivation Cal 27 was established in 1982 by J. Gioanni (Centre Antoine Lacassagne, Nice Cedex, France) from tissue taken prior to treatment from a 56 year old Caucasian male with a lesion of the middle of the tongue. Clinical Data 56 years Caucasian male Tumorigenic Yes Effects Yes, solid tumors developed within 6 weeks in nude mice inoculated with 2 x 106 cells subcutaneously Comments CAL 27 cells are epithelial, polygonal with a highly granular cytoplasm. Immunocytochemical studies show strong positive staining with anti keratin antibodies. The cells do not grow well in semi-solid medium. Marked inhibition of thymidine incorporation was observed in the presence of VP16 (etoposide), CCNU (1-[2-chloroethyl]-3-cyclohexyl-1-nitrosourea), VM26 (teniposide), ADM (adriamycin), CPA (cyclophosphamide), and MTX (methotrexate). CAL 27 cells were resistant to treatment with VDS (vindesine sulfate), CDP (cis-platinum) or ACTD (actinomycin D). A culture submitted to the ATCC in December 1993 was found to be contaminated with mycoplasma. Progeny were cured by a 21-day treatment with BM Cycline. Complete Growth Medium The base medium for this cell line is ATCC-formulated Dulbecco's Modified Eagle's Medium, Catalog No. 30-2002. To make the complete growth medium, add the following components to the base medium: fetal bovine serum to a final concentration of 10%. Subculturing Remove spent medium, add fresh 0.25% trypsin, 0.53 mM EDTA solution, rinse and remove trypsin. Add fresh trypsin and let the culture sit at room temperature (or at 37°C) until the cells detach. Add fresh medium, aspirate and dispense into new flasks. Subcultivation Ratio: A subcultivation ratio of 1:6 is recommended Medium Renewal: Every 2 to 3 days Cryopreservation Freeze Medium: Complete growth medium, 95%; DMSO, 5% Storage Temperature: Liquid nitrogen vapor temperature Culture Conditions Temperature: 37°C STR Profile Amelogenin: XCSF1PO: 10,12D13S317: 10,11D16S539: 11,12D5S818: 11,12D7S820: 10TH01: 6,9.3TPOX: 8vWA: 14,17 Population Doubling Time 35 hrs Name of Depositor C Cardona Deposited As Homo sapiens Year of Origin 1982 References Gioanni J, et al. Two new human tumor cell lines derived from squamous cell carcinomas of the tongue: establishment, characterization and response to cytotoxic treatment. Eur. J. Cancer Clin. Oncol. 24: 1445-1455, 1988. PubMed: 3181269 Permits These permits may be required for shipping this product: Customers located in the state of Hawaii will need to contact the Hawaii Department of Agriculture to determine if an Import Permit is required. A copy of the permit or documentation that a permit is not required must be sent to ATCC in advance of shipment. Basic Documentation Product Sheet Certificate of Analysis SDS Other Documentation Cell Micrograph References Gioanni J, et al. Two new human tumor cell lines derived from squamous cell carcinomas of the tongue: establishment, characterization and response to cytotoxic treatment. Eur. J. Cancer Clin. Oncol. 24: 1445-1455, 1988. PubMed: 3181269


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The next screening is at Sitges Film Festival. Check out a trio of clips over at Twitch Film.
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Take a long look at Dario Argento's Dracula 3D with this behind-the-scenes video. The Rutger Hauer film is "loosely" based on Bram Stoker's novel, although we're not seeing a lot of similarities. Still, we're being patient until they release a trailer.
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Happy Halloween! One of the spooky compositions associated with this holiday is Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor. Originally written for organ, here is a remarkable version by Robert Tiso played on musical glasses! It has almost 2.6 million hits on YouTube.
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A group of scientists believes it has found evidence for life on Mars (McKay, et al., 1996). NASA was ecstatic, and quick to point out that its personnel and funds were behind the project. This could not have come at a better time for the struggling Space Agency. The organization's multi-billion dollar budget for the proposed orbiting space station—which NASA thinks is essential for manned explorations to Mars—has been the target of deep cost-cutting measures. July 1996 marked the twentieth anniversary of the first Viking landing and, in late 1996, NASA launched the first of two new Mars-bound probes.
However, NASA's vested interests explain only part of the hype. Most important, we have the first serious claim of life beyond our own planet. For some observers, the ramifications reach even farther. According to NASA Administrator Daniel S. Goldin, the new finding "gets to the foundations of beliefs of the human species." Supposedly, this speculation about Mars will only trouble "creationists and Christian fundamentalists who adhere to a literal interpretation of Genesis" (Monmaney, 1996). But should Bible believers be disturbed by these findings? Let us take a look at the evidence.
In 1984, a geologist picked up a 4½ pound rock from the icy wastes of Antarctica. The sample, ALH84001, was very unusual, but it had all the physical and chemical signs of being a meteorite. Ten years later, a scientist identified this rock as belonging to a rare group of meteorites, apparently blasted in our direction by impacts on the Martian surface. [Eleven other meteorites have a similar composition to ALH84001. One of these meteorites, EET79001, has crystallized "bubbles" containing gas matching the atmosphere of Mars as measured by the Viking landers. The inference, therefore, is that all these meteorites have a common origin, i.e., Mars.] Also, researchers suggest that ALH84001 came from a rock formed in the planet's earliest geologic era.
In their paper, David S. McKay and his colleagues offered several clues that, they believe, add up to evidence for life on ancient Mars:
However, each of these clues, taken individually, is not unique to life. For example:
Obviously, the claims are very tenuous. William Schopf, who was present at the NASA conference, voiced many of the objections listed above (see Grady et al., 1996). "The biological explanation," he said, "was unlikely." Another critic was John F. Kerridge—lead author on a paper advising NASA on a strategy for finding life on Mars. Although impressed with the science in the paper, Kerridge concluded that it "fell far short of establishing the case for evidence of biological activity." Even McKay, as the project's team leader, denied having found the "smoking gun" of life, let alone "absolute proof " of life, either past or present. "We're just saying we have found a lot of pointers in that direction" (as reported by Kerr, 1996). With regard to more complex organisms, Goldin insisted that there is "no evidence or suggestion that any higher life-form ever existed on Mars."
This is not the last we will hear of such research; scientists will continue to offer less ambiguous evidence for extraterrestrial life. Of course, Bible believers have every right to be as skeptical of the Martian-rock claims as anybody else. Ken Ham offered the following response in light of Scripture:
The Bible does not say whether or not life is found elsewhere in the universe. However, because the Earth was created first and the Sun, Moon, and stars were made on the fourth day, it seems likely that because the Earth was center stage in the Creation, everything else was created for the Earth. We can't be dogmatic about this, but it is most likely that only Earth has life (1996, 3[9]:3; for a slightly different viewpoint, see Jackson, 1996).
Given the current evidence, there is no reason to conclude that intelligent life exists anywhere except on Earth (Thompson, 1991). Ham, and others, also point out that if there ever was life (or at least, the remains of life) on Mars, then perhaps it was carried there by the solar wind from Earth's outer atmosphere. Life, wherever we may find it, owes its ultimate existence to the Creator-God (Exodus 20:11).
Evolutionists believe that this latest discovery might help them understand how life can come from nonliving chemicals. Certainly, from their perspective, if life can arise by purely natural means once, then it can arise many times. This would suggest that there are universal principles at work. Surely these should be so obvious, and so pervasive, that we would have some experience of life's appearing from nonlife. But this is not the case, and there is no reason to think that life on Mars will solve this most intractable problem of materialistic evolution.
Grady, Monica, Ian Wright, and Colin Pillinger (1996), "Opening a Martian Can of Worms?," Nature, 382:575-576, August 15.
Ham, Ken (1996), "Life in the Rock?," Answers in Genesis Newsletter, 3[9]:1-3,7-8.
Harvey, Ralph P. and Harry Y. McSween (1996), "A Possible High-Temperature Origin for the Carbonates in the Martian Meteorite ALH84001," Nature, 382:49-51, Nuly 4.
Jackson, Wayne (1996), "Has Evidence of Primitive Life Been Found on Mars?," Christian Courier, 32[6]:21-23, October.
Kerr, Richard A. (1996), "Ancient Life on Mars?," Science, 273:864-866, August 16.
Kerridge, John F. (1996), "Mars Media Mayhem," Science, 274:161, October 11.
McKay, David S. (1996), "Search for Past Life on Mars: Possible Relic Biogenic Activity in Martian Meteorite ALH84001," Science, 272:924-930, May 17.
Monmaney, Terence (1996), "Launch Pad for Flights of Wonder," L.A. Times, Saturday, August 31.
Thompson, Bert (1991), "Is There Intelligent Life In Outer Space?," Reason & Revelation, 11:37-40, October.
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We declare to you what was from the beginning—
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what we have seen with our eyes
what we have looked at and touched with our hands– concerning the word of life.
This life was revealed, and we have seen it and testify to it, and declare to you, the eternal life that was with the Father and was revealed to us. We declare to you what we have seen and heard so that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly, our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ.
We are writing these things so that our joy may be complete.
This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light and in him there is no darkness at all.
If we say that we have fellowship with him while we are walking in darkness, we lie and do not do what is true, but if we walk in the light as he himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.
If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
If we confess our sins, he who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.
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Great and holy Father, we are your little children. We are unable to truly comprehend, the wonderful and selfless act your son did so that we may be able to fellowship with you.
Thank you. Thank you for the many ways you show your love to us. Thank you for our friends and family. For our many talents. For the opportunity to have a relationship with you.
Father help us to be more like John. Empower us to speak about what we know about you and the love and mercy you have for us.
We have heard your word with our ears. We pray that we will understand it with our hearts.
We have seen your acts of grace and mercy. We pray that we can show the same grace to our brothers and sisters.
We have looked and touched with our hands when we help those who are the least, the lost, and the lonely. We pray that we will recognize the face of Jesus in everyone we meet.
Father, forgive us our failings. Forgive us when we do not hear. When we allow the world's noise to cloud out your still small voice.
Forgive us when we do not see because we are focused on worldly things that only separate us from you.
Forgive us when we doubt the hands that we are helping are yours because we are distracted by what he is wearing, or saying, or doing, and not what YOU are showing us.
Remind us Lord that you came to save all of us from sin and bring all of us into a personal relationship with you. It is your commandment for us to fellowship with all your people—not just the ones who look, and think and act like we do. Not just our friends from our neighborhood and community, but everyone.
Father, we humbly come to you and ask to hear our cries for our brothers and sisters who are in need of comfort and healing.
We give thanks and rejoice for Elliott's recovery. We thank you for the comforting and talented hands of all the people who work at Children's Hospital.
And be with my sister, Melissa as she deals with having to remove her father from life support. Comfort in her loss and give her strength as she faces new challenges.
We pray for our military. For the leaders that they may strive to seek peace. For our soldiers, including Capt. Shane Mason, who are willing to sacrifice themselves to ensure our freedom.
We pray for our homebound members and touch their hearts so they know they are not forgotten.
Father, hear our prayers for our church. We give thanks for the many hands and hearts that serve our church. We pray for our pastors and leaders, that they may be wise and patient with us. We pray for Jarrettown's many missions and ministries—that you will bless those who are serving and strengthen those who are seeking a place to serve.
We pray that you strengthen our fellowship with our brothers and sisters so that our church can rise up and be an example to all, of the love of Jesus Christ.
Be with our youth and their leaders who are wrapping up their confirmation weekend. We pray that hearts and minds and lives have been changed.
Light our path so that we can proclaim to everyone, that God is light and in him there is no darkness at all.
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3.3 Council
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3.3.1 Composition
The Council shall be composed of
188.8.131.52 Members of the Institute directly elected by the membership in each state in accordance with sections 6.1.1 through 6.1.6;
184.108.40.206 Representatives of the recognized state societies of certified public accountants selected in accordance with section 6.2;
220.127.116.11 Twenty-one members-at-large selected in accordance with section 6.3;
126.96.36.199 All members of the Board of Directors of the Institute;
220.127.116.11 All past presidents of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants who served prior to December 31, 1973, and are members of the Institute;
220.127.116.11 All past chairmen of the board of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants who are members of the Institute.
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The Council may exercise all powers requisite for the purposes of the Institute, not inconsistent with these bylaws or with duly enacted resolutions of the membership, including but not limited to the authority to prescribe the policies and procedures of the Institute and to enact resolutions binding upon the Board of Directors, the officers, committees, and staff.
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Meaning of name Hiroko
Etymology : From Japanese (hiro) "tolerant, generous", (hiro) "abundant" or (hiro) "prosperous" combined with (ko) "child".
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Inquisitive and friendly, frank and direct, Hiroko is a charming, lively and communicative woman. Behind the reserved exterior, she just wants to be liked, and can be most accommodating and pleasant in her social interactions. She is a woman in a hurry, rapid and adaptable; who doesn´t understand the meaning of the word patience, although "fast" is definitely her favourite adjective. A fervent supporter of independence and freedom, she resents the daily grind, carrying out her tasks swiftly and deftly so that she can move on to whatever it is that she really wants to do. She can often be manually gifted and could turn out to be a fantastic handyman, wielding a needle just as skilfully as a drill or a paintbrush... As a matter of fact, Hiroko is a passionate woman and needs to keep herself motivated by constantly renewing her interests. The fact that she doesn´t like anything permanent could mean that her life is somewhat chaotic, which would also be due, in part, to her fickle and unsettled (even superficial) nature. And yet, deep down, she craves the stability and organization that would provide her with security, even if change and adventure excite her to the highest degree. Energetic and hardworking, Hiroko isn´t lacking in self-discipline, although this doesn´t tend to apply to tasks that are imposed on her by others, as she is highly allergic to constraints! Furthermore, while she may be open and obliging most of the time, she can be just as inflexible where certain matters are concerned, probably due to her principles and rather conservative attitude. As a child, she is perfectly pleasant; however she could be inclined to be reserved and wary. Endowed with a keen intelligence and capable of systematic thinking, she has enormous potential for learning but could be hindered by her lack of self-confidence as well as her extreme shyness. She requires reassurance and encouragement, especially considering her sensitive nature. She needs the comfort of her dreams, the privacy of her secret world and is highly imaginative. It would be wise to encourage her to make the most of her creativity, as well as develop her flexibility and vitality - which could be perfectly expressed through dance.
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Many readers no doubt think of Marsh & McLennan as one of the world's leading commercial insurance brokerages.
It's certainly that. But in recent years, the company has also morphed into a broader company. And it's a strategy that's working, judging by the stock price, which has outpaced the broader market over the past year.
Moreover, Morningstar argues that Marsh Mac, (MMC) as it is known, continues to look like a good bet.
"Through a series of acquisitions in the past decade, Marsh & McLennan has become one of the largest risk management and consulting firms in the world, and it stands out for the depth and breadth of its services," writes Morningstar in stock analysis posted Monday.
"We think the insurance brokerage and consulting businesses are fundamentally attractive and complement each other well," added Morningstar.
To be sure, such a thesis seems like a day late and a a dollar short since this transformation has been in pace for a while. Still, it's conceivable that the stock can continue to outpace the market for the aforementioned reasons.
Street Authority unearthed an interesting stock that most reader have likely not heard of before: Fly Leasing (FLY), a Dublin-based commercial-aircraft leasing company.
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"Airlines are increasingly turning to operating leases to supply their fleets. In fact, over one third of the world's airline fleet is leased," writes Street Authority's Adam Fischbaum in a piece posted Monday. "Basically, the companies are renting the planes to avoid having a gigantic, swiftly depreciating asset sitting on its balance sheet."
Best of all, the company has a highly-diverse customer base.
"Fly Leasing does business with 55 airlines in 32 different countries, with the majority in Europe, India, Asia and the South Pacific," Fischbaum writes, adding "no lessee represents more than 8% of total revenues."
And the company specializes in purchasing planes in the secondary market, rather than from manufactures, in order to put curbs on how fast their assets depreciate.
"Fly's recently reported third-quarter results showed net income for the quarter rose more than 130% from the same period last year, to $39.1 million," Fischbaum writes.
Right now, shares trade at around $15 and yield around 5.7% (soon to increase to 6.5%). "A 12-month price target of $20 combined with the dividend would provide a total return of nearly 36%," the piece concludes.
Meanwhile, Nouriel Roubini, the somewhat dour New York University economist who gained fame for predicting the collapse of the U.S. housing market and result financial crisis, sees bubble-like conditions in housing markets throughout the world.
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"Now, five years later, signs of frothiness, if not outright bubbles, are reappearing in housing markets in Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Finland, France, Germany, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and, back for an encore, the UK (well, London)," writes Roubini, in a piece that appeared on the Project Syndicate Website over the weekend. "In emerging markets, bubbles are appearing in Hong Kong, Singapore, China, and Israel, and in major urban centers in Turkey, India, Indonesia, and Brazil."
He writes that signs of frothiness include fast-rising home prices, high and rising price-to-income ratios, and high levels of mortgage debt as a share of household debt.
"What we are witnessing in many countries looks like a slow-motion replay of the last housing-market train wreck," Roubini concludes. " And, like last time, the bigger the bubbles become, the nastier the collision with reality will be.."
The good news is that the U.S. isn't on his list …. at least yet.
Finally, anyone who wants a quick recap on how various asset sectors have performed in November should check out a piece on Capital Spectator, a financial blog.
As the piece points out, "Red ink is splattered across November's performance profile, presenting a contrast with the easy money gains in September and October."
Most of the red categories were in rate-sensitive assets such as bonds and real-estate investment trusts, a sector that lost 5.2%
Stocks, of course, continued to gain value, advancing 2.9% on a total return basis.
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Daniel McGowan, an activist with Earth Liberation Front, the animal rights activist group, was re-imprisoned today for publishing an article on the Huffington Post, according to the claims of his lawyers and his wife.
Attorneys at the Center for Constitutional Rights representing McGowan say he was taken into custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn yesterday because his Huffington Post article violated the Federal Bureau of Prisons' regulation prohibiting inmates from "publishing under a byline."
McGowan, who pleaded guilty in 2006 to federal charges of arson, had been moved to a halfway house in December. In his Huffington Post article, published on Monday, he charged the BOP with transferring him to a high security prison during his incarceration in order to restrict his freedom of speech.
McGowan's wife Jenny Synan similarly told the Huffington Post that when she asked a BOP official why her husband had been re-imprisoned, she was told that the article violated the terms of his release.
On Friday, McGowan's lawyers informed officials at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn that "the BOP regulation in question was declared unconstitutional by a federal court in 2007, and eliminated by the BOP in 2010," according to their statement. The incident report was then expunged, they said.
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What is a "PUT"?If the DVM was seeing a rising voltage then this is typically too slow for an O'scope to easily see.Try a 555 timer chip wired as a multi-vibrator running at about 1kHz to 10kHz. This will show up on the scope as a square wave when the scope's time base is about 2usec per division. Set the scopes vertical to about 1/10th of the voltage powering the 555.


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Scrolling through my twitter feed this morning, I stumbled upon this story about celebrities and their favorite wines. I didn't realize Fergie and her Dad made their own wine. Or that Drew Barrymore had her own line of wines, either! Have you ever had wines made by celebrities? I would love to hear if you did and your thoughts on if they're any good.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS: No-hit Bristol Central 5-0, struck out nine and walked one. … Was named the Connecticut Gatorade Player of the Year and the Connecticut High School Coaches Association Player of the Year. … Threw 10 innings (four hits) in a 4-2 win in 11 over defending Class LL champion Pomperaug-Southbury in a Class LL quarterfinal. … Was 10-2 with a 0.35 ERA, allowed 42 hits and one homer, walked 17 and struck out 121 in 81 innings. … The right-hander, who bats lefty, hit .407 with 25 RBI and two homers.
ROMANO SAID: "I knew with the things I wanted to accomplish I had to have a breakout year. I felt if I put my best effort out every time, my team would have a good shot to win. Since I came here as a freshman, I knew about the great tradition with pitchers who went on to the big leagues, like Rob Dibble and Carl Pavano. I wanted to be me, and hopefully to make my own name."
LEMBO SAID: "Knowing he was going to have big year he worked hard in the off-season. But then he took a liner that broke his jaw in the summer. It was shut for six weeks. My biggest concern was him facing live hitters again and how he would react. Turned out not to be a concern. He overcame that, like everything else. 'Impressive, great, dominant;' I've run out of adjectives for Sal."
UP NEXT: He's taking summer courses at Tennessee, where he had signed a letter of intent. He's lifting weights and getting stronger for the upcoming season. The possibility of pitching in the Reds' minor-league system remains, if the contract offer in August and other considerations are satisfactory.
IN 10 YEARS: "To play major-league baseball. That has always been my goal since I was little. If some how, it ever turned out that I was playing for the Yankees, which is my team, that would be the ultimate."
MISCELLANEOUS: Was 2-0 and didn't allow a run for the Southington Legion team. … Averaged 16.1 points, 12.2 rebounds and 1.8 blocks and shot 56.8 percent (154-271) for the Southington basketball team. . … His top game was 26 points and 16 rebounds at Bulkeley-Hartford. … Mother Lynne was one of only four out of the 100 that tried out to be the first girls to play Little League in New Britain in 1975. … Father Sal played baseball at Division Avenue High in Levittown, N.Y. He's a member of the Long Island Softball Hall of Fame.
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- 4 tablespoons olive oil (not extra-virgin), divided, plus additional for frying
- 8 large fresh sage leaves
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 cup chopped shallots (about 6)
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- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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Preheat oven to 425°F. Line large rimmed baking sheet with foil. Spray foil with nonstick spray. Brush cut side of squash halves with 2 tablespoons oil. Place 2 sage leaves on cut side of each half. Place garlic clove in each cavity. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Turn squash, cut side down, on prepared sheet. Roast until tender and brown in spots, about 1 hour. Cool on sheet.
Discard sage leaves; reserve garlic. Spoon enough roasted squash into large measuring cup to measure 4 cups packed (reserve any remaining squash for another use); add garlic. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Scrape shallot mixture into processor; add 4 cups squash with garlic, breadcrumbs, cumin, baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Blend until just smooth, occasionally scraping down sides of bowl. Transfer squash mixture to large bowl; mix in eggs.
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