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295 Mont. 467
984 P.2d 744
No. 98-518
Petitioner and Appellant,
Respondent and Insurer for
Employer and Respondent,
Petitioner and Respondent, No. 98-521
Claimant, Respondent and Appellant,
APPEAL FROM: In the Workers' Compensation Court
The Honorable Mike McCarter,
Judge presiding
For Appellants:
Laurie Wallace (argued),
Rex Palmer (argued),
For Respondents:
Donald Herndon (argued),
Larry Jones (argued),
Regan Whitworth (argued),
For Amicus:
Patrick R. Sheehy (argued),
Oliver H. Goe (argued),
(Assoc. of Health Care Providers)
Argued: February 11, 1999
Submitted: March 11, 1999
Decided: September 1, 1999
Justice Jim Regnier delivered the opinion of the Court.
¶1These combined claims were filed in the Montana Workers' Compensation Court by Doug Lockhart and Nancy Petak in part to recover attorney fees from medical benefits. The Workers' Compensation Court, however, found that medical benefits payable to a claimant are not subject to an attorney fee lien and that the fee must be paid by the claimants out of other funds.
¶2The issue raised on appeal is whether the attorney's fee lien codified at § 37-61-420, MCA, applies to medical benefits recovered due to the efforts of the attorney in a workers' compensation claim.
¶3Lockhart v. New Hampshire Insurance Company
¶4On October 3, 1996, Doug Lockhart suffered an industrial injury to his right wrist while working as a construction laborer. The insurer, New Hampshire Insurance Company, denied liability for Lockhart's claim and the matter proceeded to a hearing before the Workers' Compensation Court on September 16, 1997. The court found the insurer liable for Lockhart's industrial injury and ordered payment of temporary total disability and medical benefits. The insurer did not appeal the decision of the Workers' Compensation Court and began payment of the court-ordered benefits.
¶5On December 16, 1997, Lockhart motioned the lower court for an order directing the insurer to pay attorney fees of twenty-five percent of the medical benefits directly to Lockhart's attorney. The insurer objected to Lockhart's motion, and by order dated March 4, 1998, the court invited amicus curiae briefs on whether a twenty-five percent fee can and should be deducted from medical benefits being paid due to the efforts of the attorney.
¶6Liberty Northwest Insurance Corporation v. Petak
¶7On October 19, 1994, Nancy Petak injured her left hand while moving tables as an activities aid at a rest home. The injury developed an abscess that required brief hospitalization and surgery. The treatment was effective and Petak made a complete recovery and returned to her job in a matter of days.
¶8Notwithstanding a letter from Petak's treating surgeon and a letter from her treating infectious disease specialist recommending coverage, the insurer, Liberty Northwest, denied liability for Petak's medical expenses.
¶9On August 7, 1995, Petak filed a petition for hearing in her case, and the Workers' Compensation Court set the trial for the week of October 23, 1995. On August 22, 1995, Liberty Northwest filed its response in which it denied liability for Petak's care once again. However, on September 7, 1995, Liberty Northwest orally accepted liability for Petak's medical care and gave written notice of the acceptance by letter dated September 11, 1995. According to § 39-71-612(2), MCA, the timing of the acceptance (over thirty days before the date of the hearing) protected Liberty Northwest from paying Petak's attorney fees incurred to collect her compensation.
¶10Since identical issues were raised in the Lockhart and Petak cases, the Workers' Compensation Court joined the two cases for purposes of supplemental briefing and oral argument.
¶11The matter was argued on July 22, 1998, with all parties participating. The Workers' Compensation Court found that an attorney fee which becomes due as a result of payment of disputed medical benefits by the insurer cannot be paid out of the medical benefits directly, but must be paid by the claimant from other benefits or resources. The court arrived at this conclusion by determining that medical benefits are not benefits received by the claimant and, thus, no attorney fee lien can attach. According to the court, medical benefits are not "benefits," but an imposition of liability imposed on the insurer. Therefore, since an award of medical benefits does not entitle the claimant to receipt of money, there is no property against which an attorney fee lien can attach. Thus, the court held that where a claim has been denied and later found compensable by the court without a separate award of attorney fees, a contingent attorney fee may be computed based upon medical benefits but the amount computed may not be deducted from the compensation payable to the medical providers.
¶12The issue presented on appeal is whether the attorney's lien statute codified at § 37-61-420, MCA, applies to medical benefits recovered due to the efforts of the attorney in a workers' compensation case.
¶13The scope of our review of a decision from the Workers' Compensation Court is whether or not the Workers' Compensation Court correctly interpreted the law as it applies to the facts of this case. See Pinyard v. State Compensation Ins. Fund (1995), 271 Mont. 115, 119, 894 P.2d 932, 934.
¶14The Workers' Compensation Court held that medical benefits are not the property of the claimant and thus no attorney fee lien can attach.
¶15The attorney retainer agreement, drafted by the Department of Labor and Industry pursuant to § 39-71-613, MCA, allows for an attorney's contingency fee to be taken from "the amount of additional compensation payments the claimant receives due to the efforts of the attorney." The Department of Labor and Industry expressly included in the attorney retainer agreement, disputed medical benefits in the calculation of "additional compensation" pursuant to ARM 24.29.3802(5)(a).
¶16Additionally, we have held that the term "compensation benefits" includes medical benefits. In Carlson v. Cain (1985), 216 Mont. 129, 136, 700 P.2d 607, 612, we were asked to decide whether a penalty could be assessed for unreasonable delay in the payment of medical benefits. Before determining whether a penalty could be assessed, we first concluded that medical benefits were included in the term "compensation benefits" as used in the penalty statute codified at § 39-71-702, MCA (1979). After reviewing various statutory provisions, we held that:
Carlson, 216 Mont. at 136-37, 700 P.2d at 612 (this statute has not been amended since 1947).
¶17As in this case, the insurer in Carlson argued that since the claimant did not receive the medical benefit payments herself, the benefits could not be considered "compensation." We found this argument specious, and agreed with the reasoning of the Kansas court in Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company v. Commercial Standard Insurance Company (Kan. App. 1980), 612 P.2d 1265:
Carlson, 216 Mont. at 139, 700 P.2d at 614. Considering Montana's similar subrogation provision, we then held that since:
See Carlson, 216 Mont. at 139, 700 P.2d at 614.
¶18We used similar reasoning in Billings Deaconess Hospital, Inc. v. Angel (1986), 219 Mont. 490, 712 P.2d 1323. In that case, we addressed the question of whether hospital services were considered to be "benefits payable to a claimant" for purposes of jurisdiction of the Workers' Compensation Court. We found that such benefits were "compensation benefits" pursuant to the Workers' Compensation Act and thus within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Workers' Compensation Court.
¶19Finally, we note that in the case of Cheetham v. Liberty Northwest Insurance Corporation, (dec'd July 16, 1997), WCC No. 9612-7675, the Workers' Compensation Court itself addressed the exact issue on appeal herein, and concluded the exact opposite as it concluded in this case. Contrary to its decision in this case, the Workers' Compensation Court in Cheetham held that attorney fee liens attach as a matter of law to disputed medical benefits. The court relied on the language of the attorney retainer agreement and our decision in Carlson.
¶20Based on the foregoing analysis, Lockhart and Petak maintain on appeal that medical benefits constitute "compensation" to the claimant and thus the attorney fee lien can attach pursuant to § 37-61-420, MCA, the attorney fee lien statute, regardless of whether the claimant actually receives the benefits in hand.
¶21The respondents contend, on the other hand, that medical benefits are either an entitlement of the medical provider, or a debt owed by the insurer. Therefore, they argue, we should affirm the decision of the Workers' Compensation Court and require claimants to pay their attorney fees out of other assets. They cite § 39-71-743(3) and ARM 24.29.1401(2), for the proposition that after a workers' compensation claim has been accepted or determined to be compensable by an insurer, the obligation to pay for medical services passes from the claimant to the insurer, and therefore cannot constitute the claimant's "property" against which a lien could be attached.
¶22The health care providers argue that of the three parties (the claimant, the attorney, or the medical provider) who potentially have to suffer the loss associated with payment or nonpayment of the attorney fees or medical benefits, it would be most unfair to impose such a burden on the medical providers. This is so, they maintain, because medical providers are already being paid less than full price for their services and thus "subsidizing" the workers' compensation system. The health care providers claim that a decision adverse to them may result in their refusal to provide medical service to claimants. Thus, they conclude that in the circumstances presented here, where there is no agreement expressed or implied, between the claimant's attorney and the hospital or other medical provider, a contractual obligation is not created or imposed on the hospital or medical provider to pay for the attorney's services. Moreover, they contend, in the context of the medical payments made to medical providers to reimburse them for services provided to injured workers, there is no judgment or settlement to which an attorney lien can attach.
¶23Appellants maintain that the medical providers are the only party whose payments have not appreciably declined since 1993. Both claimants and claimants' attorneys are receiving comparatively significantly less in benefits and fees than are health care providers. In light of this, appellants maintain that it is disingenuous for the health care providers to argue that it would be "unfair" to the medical providers to have attorney fees deducted from medical benefits.
¶24We agree with Lockhart and Petak that medical benefits are not the property of the medical providers simply because the medical providers are the actual recipients of the money. Nor do we believe that the medical benefits are simply an obligation of the insurer. The benefits are the individual claimant's and as such, the claimant should be allowed to pay the attorney fees out of his or her medical benefits.
¶25There is no question that an attorney representing an injured claimant is entitled to collect an attorney fee based upon the amount of disputed medical benefits ultimately paid by the insurer. The approved attorney retainer agreement, drafted by the Department of Labor and Industry, so provides. Furthermore, this Court has expressly held that medical benefits are included in the term "compensation benefits" for the purpose of assessing a penalty. See Carlson, 216 Mont. at 136, 700 P.2d at 612. The attorney's fee lien statute, Section 37-61-420(2), MCA, provides:
(Emphasis added.)
¶26In the context of workers' compensation cases, it is well settled that attorney fee liens attach to all compensation upon the filing of an attorney retainer agreement with the Department of Labor and Industry. See Kelleher Law Office v. State Compensation Ins. Fund (1984), 213 Mont. 412, 416, 691 P.2d 823, 825. A proper and timely retainer agreement was filed in these cases and thus, an attorney fee lien has attached as a matter of law to all medical benefits paid.
¶27Finally, we note that the fundamental purpose of the workers' compensation laws is to provide a fund which replaces an injured worker's lost earnings and lost earning capacity. Given this purpose, it would be unfair for the claimant to have to pay a disproportionate amount of his or her attorney fees from his or her own personal resources.
¶28The judgment of the Workers' Compensation Court is reversed.
We Concur:
Justice Karla M. Gray, specially concurring.
¶29I specially concur in the Court's opinion, agreeing with the result reached but not with the entirety of the Court's analysis.
¶30It is clear to me that, whatever term is used for the medical services payments at issue in these cases, those payments were part of the claimants' "causes of action" against the insurers. It is equally clear that the ultimate payments for medical services in these cases arose from the efforts of the claimants' attorneys.
¶31I am not altogether convinced, however, that medical benefits are "compensation benefits" under the current statutory language in § 39-71-704, MCA, which differs from the version of that statute at issue in Carlson. Specifically, § 39-71-704, MCA, currently provides for payment for medical, hospital and related services under the Workers' Compensation Act as an "additional benefit" separate and apart from "compensation benefits" provided. It is my view that the proper application of that plain language mandates a conclusion that medical services payments are not "compensation benefits" as that term currently is used in the Act.
¶32In light of the clear language in § 37-61-420(2), MCA, the attorney lien statute, however, it is my view that the question of whether medical services payments are "compensation benefits" is not particularly relevant to the issue before us which, unlike Carlson, does not concern whether the payments are "compensation benefits" under the language of the penalty statute at issue in Carlson. Here, neither the attorney retainer agreement drafted by the Department, the statute pursuant to which the agreement was drafted, nor the related administrative regulation uses the term "compensation benefits." Thus, the issue before us is simply whether the attorney lien statute applies to medical benefits recovered due to the efforts of a claimant's attorney in a worker's compensation case.
¶33 Section 37-61-420(2), MCA, provides that an attorney who appears for a party "has a lien upon his client's cause of action . . . which attaches to a . . . judgment in his client's favor and the proceeds thereof in whose hands they may come." (Emphasis added.) Section 37-61-420(2), MCA, further provides that the lien cannot be affected by any settlement between the parties before or after judgment. Applying § 37-61-420(2), MCA, to the cases before us, it is my opinion that the medical services payments were part of these claimants' causes of action in the Workers' Compensation Court and, upon either that court's judgment (in Lockhart) or a prejudgment "settlement" of that issue by the insurer (in Petak), the statutory attorney lien attached to the medical benefits proceeds of the causes of action without regard to the fact that the "proceeds" go to the medical providers rather than to the claimants.
¶34In addition, the "fairness" arguments advanced by the medical providers in these cases are more properly addressed to the Montana Legislature. It is the Legislature which is responsible for maintaining an appropriate balance between the obligations of the various parties to--and entities interested in--workers' compensation disputes. Furthermore, it is the Legislature which enacted the attorney lien statute, closely regulates attorney fees in the workers' compensation arena and either sets or authorizes the Department to establish discounted fees and rates for medical services provided to workers' compensation claimants. Our duty is to apply the law as the Legislature enacts it. See § 1-2-101, MCA.
¶35For these reasons, I agree that the attorney lien codified at § 37-61-420, MCA, applies to medical benefits recovered due to the efforts of an attorney in a worker's compensation case and that the Workers' Compensation Court erred in concluding otherwise.
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by Sue Ann Rybak
So you have finally found your dream house, but before you rush into anything, you need to ask a few questions.
Ed Kelly, who has been a contractor for more than 25 years, sat down with the Chestnut Hill Local to offer some tips. Kelly said it was essential to get your home inspected by a licensed insured home inspector.
"Make sure the home inspector is licensed and reputable," Kelly said. "Don't just take their word for it. Check references, otherwise you will pay for it down the road."
And arrange to be there when your home is inspected.
"Be there," he said. "You hired him. If you noticed something, point it out – don't hesitate. Be sure to ask questions."
If a problem is found, the seller may fix it, or you can negotiate a price reduction for the work that has to be done.
"Don't assume renovations will be a quick and easy fix," Kelly said. "There may be some hidden issues."
Pay special attention to the roof, and don't forget to inspect the garage roof – inside and out – Kelly said, urging buyers to check for loose shingles and look for excessive rust on a metal roof.
"It [a roof] is a costly repair," he said. "And in the last three years, the price of fixing a roof has doubled because of the increase in the cost of materials."
Make sure the electric is updated.
"Any outlets close to water such as bathrooms and the kitchen should be ground fault interrupter outlets," Kelly said.
According to OSHA, "The ground-fault circuit interrupter, or GFCI, is a fast-acting circuit breaker designed to shut off electric power in the event of a ground-fault within as little as 1/40 of a second. It works by comparing the amount of current going to and returning from equipment along the circuit conductors."
Don't forget to look for plumbing issues.
"Even basic plumbing problems, such as leaky faucets and running toilets can be a big issue," Kelly said. "Conservation is important. Dripping faucets will just pour your money down the drain. However, these problems can be easily fixed.
"Leaks and water damage are more prevalent because we had such a wet year last year – there has been a massive amount of basement problems. It creates a bigger problem – mold. It is especially harmful to young children, the elderly or people with respiratory problems."
Are there any heating or cooling issues?
"An older heater can be working perfectly and eat up 15 percent more energy," Kelly said. "Be sure to factor this into your budget."
"Check windows from both the inside and outside," Kelly said.
"Are there any gaps between the window and the frame? Look for signs of water leakage on the windowsill, such as discolored or rotted wood.
"Termites can tumble a house. Often, there are no visible signs that a home is infested [with termites]. It is important to have it inspected by a professional."
"One thing that is important to mention is cracked sewer line pipes," Kelly said. "Especially in older homes or if the home has been sitting empty for a year. It is something that happens in homes that have not been lived in for a period of time. It can be a costly repair."
The neighborhood
"Be sure to visit your potential home at different times of the day," Kelly said. "Are their vacant properties on your block? Find out if the majority of the properties are owned or rented out.
"The value of your home may decrease or increase depending upon the neighborhood. Read the local paper's police report and talk to neighbors about the neighborhood. Find out if there is a neighborhood civic association."
Neighborhoods with civic associations tend to have less crime, a strong sense of community and are more informed about developments in their neighborhood.
Finding a reputable contractor to complete renovations
When looking for a contractor, check to make sure the firm is licensed and insured.
"Finding a contractor is simpler than it has been in years," Kelly said. "About three years ago, Pennsylvania passed a law that requires all contractors to be registered and licensed by the state.
"With this process, when you get an estimate from the contractor, his Pennsylvania license number should be on the estimate. Then all you have to do is call the Attorney General's Office and give it the number. Then, you can find out if the company has any liens or complaints filed against it, etc."
These are just a few things to remember before investing in a house. They will help make your house "a home sweet home."

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|2011-02-04, 12:18
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^ What are they then? The faulty endings and the bad economics are speculations?
And in case they shapen up by changing the staff and doing drastic changes in visuals and scriptwritting, they will be practically GONZO only in name.
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Numbers are relevant especially that last one of over 1,000 units. Last Exile is a Western focused title which had a proper ending. I'm still betting it was picked to showcase their 3D talents.
Hopefully, they'll get the Range Murata character designs done better this time. Hated the Shangri-la adaptation of Range Murata's character designs.
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I don't know, but I'm sure the answer and the discussion that'll ensue will be far more interesting than hearing about Gonzo's misfortune for another 5 pages. That said I understand.peoples apprehensions, but am saddened to see once again peoples personal observations being portrayed as evidence of anything regarding this shows production. We know nothing right now other than the title, I know its tough to admit it, but I think that's the sole fact we have before us.
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Spoiler for Scan:
Director: Koichi Chigira
Character Design: Range Murata
Production Design: Makoto Kobayashi
Series Composition: Kiyoko Yoshimura
Fam is the main character, the series is about her exploring the skies blahblahblah. The other character shown is called Jizel.
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The official site also revealed a couple more very key returning names
The animation character designer of the original Last Exile, Osamu Horiuchi, is back. So the adaptation of Murata's designs will hopefully be as amazing as they were in the first series.
And music composer Hitomi Kuroishi is also back from the first series, would be great if she could call in some of her Dolce Triade group again too.
I thought they were good as "Murata-inspired designs" so I personally liked them and they stood out for me in a good way among the anime characters we get each season so I certainly didn't hate them like you did but I agree they lost some of Murata's style in the transition, I guess Ishii's art just wasn't quite compatible with adapting Murata's particular style and especially his shading style since it was interesting, some of the closeup face shots really captured his particular look but the general look was more "normal" so it was more like Murata inspiration rather than his art come to life like what Horiuchi stunningly captured in Last Exile.
The good news is that I don't think this will be a problem with him back to adapt Murata's designs and awesome uniforms/etc. for animation for the new one as he was utterly fantastic at it last time.
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To get the total Last Exile experience, the anime alone is not enough. I remembered reading that there was an art book which indicated that Dio survived his fall. So yeah, it's really another case of meta-plot, which to me is not at all surprising.
On the franchise as a whole, I give it a thumbs-up. Looking forward to this new series and the art-books/drama-CDs/what-have-you. Let those vanships fly!
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Also the mix of scifi/steampunk/aerial-grandeur/vanships etc. setting and seeing that kind of visual design in action again, it's "world design" still stands out to this day IMO and still easily holds the potential to be a fresh setting amongst any season of new shows.
Also the mix of scifi/steampunk/aerial-grandeur/vanships etc. setting and seeing that kind of visual design in action again, it's "world design" still stands out to this day IMO and still easily holds the potential to be a fresh setting amongst any season of new shows.
I've loved Gonzo shows and their ambition for originals and as a huge longtime scifi fan their real passion for the Sci-Fi genre (following them since Blue Sub 6) evident in their more scifi projects so I really hope they've been able to take the proper time to reconstruct themselves in this last year or so so that they are truly ready to relaunch themselves well cause I'd really like to see them re-establish themselves.
I've seen both of these (loved Scrapped Princess!) and while there is a bit of overlap, the real setting styles that identify them are completely different. Neither of those two shows have a setting particularly in common with Last Exile's industrial/flight/scifi/steampunk-era style. I think the setting remains as great, fresh, and rarely used as ever.
Edit: I just noticed the teaser flash on the front page is showing a colored version of the main character, Fam, and already it is capturing the soft, rounded, specific, Murata-style look + coloring in colored anime form (unlike Ishii's adaptations of his art on Shangri-La) so unless Murata also personally drew an anime-shaded version I'm quite hopeful that Horiuchi will do his best to do another great job on this particular element of the show's art like he did before if the show is getting the proper time/financial attention to do it properly as their psuedo re-launch series.
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Sleeping Buddha Temple
The Temple of Universal Spiritual Awakening, aka Sleeping Buddha Temple, is situated at the foot of Longevity Hill between the Old Summer Palace and Fragrant Hills Park on Beijing's western fringes. The temple, together with the Old Summer Palace, Fragrant Hills Park and the nearby Temple of Azure Clouds as well as Beijing's Botanical Gardens, form one of the capital's most popular tourist haunts, being located only about 30 kilometers from the heart of Beijing.
Sleeping Buddha Temple owes its unofficial name to the presence of a sculpture in the form of a reclining figure of Sakyamuni Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. The original sculpture, which dates from the Tang Dynasty origin of the temple itself, was carved in sandalwood. During the Yuan Dynasty restoration and enlargement of the temple, a new reclining figure of Sakyamuni Buddha was made, this time cast in bronze and made on a much larger scale than the original figure. It is the bronze figure of Sakyamuni Buddha that graces the main hall of Sleeping Buddha Temple today.
As a classical Buddhist temple complex, Sleeping Buddha Temple has a compact overall arrangement, its three courtyards forming a center axis, and with the various courtyard buildings arranged symmetrically on either side of this center axis. The main temple structures include the Temple Gate, the Hall of the Temple Gate, the Hall of Four Heavenly Kings, the Hall of Three Boddhisattvas, the Hall of Sleeping Buddha itself, and the Repository of Buddhist Scriptures. The following walk-through description will give a better picture of the temple complex...
The entranceway path that leads to the Temple Gate is lined by towering ancient cypress trees. The Temple Gate itself is a marble archway crowned with glazed tiles of various shapes and colors. Passing through this marble archway, one enters the first of the three courtyards where one encounters a small pond in the shape of a crescent that is spanned by a stone bridge. The Bell Tower and Drum Tower stand erect on either side of the pond.
Beyond the two towers is the Hall of the Temple Gate. It houses the Two Ferocious Gigantic Guardians, the heavenly gods commonly referred to as Heng and Ha, whose task it is to protect the Buddhist doctrine. They are also called vajras, a term which has come to suggest invincibility and indestructibility, and which derives from an ancient Indian weapon, with which the two guardians are also armed (a vajra (i.e., the weapon) resembles more a scepter, or symbol of power and authority, than a weapon, though being made of metal and being rather heavy, it could deliver a not inconsequential blow to the head were it used in this manner - it seems more likely, however, that its power is symbolic).
In the second courtyard lies the Hall of Four Heavenly Kings, in the center of which is a statue of Maitreya Buddha. In all there are four statues of Heavenly Kings in this hall, as the name implies. A fragrant winter tree, aka wintersweet - but also known as calyx canthus (Chimonanthus fragrans) - grows in the courtyard to the left of the Hall of Four Heavenly Kings. The tree blossoms in winter, its sweet fragrance perfuming the entire area and its pretty yellow and white flowers providing a feast for the eyes. Two bodhi trees, or Sacred Fig Trees (Ficus religiosa), one on either side of the wintersweet, complete the arrangement. According to legend, a sick Sakyamuni Buddha once chose to give instruction to his disciples while resting under a bodhi tree, therefore the bodhi tree is also called the Sacred Fig Tree.
The Hall of Three Boddhisattvas is located beyond the Hall of Four Heavenly Kings. It houses three statues of Buddha as well as eighteen arhats (an arhat is a figure depicting an arahant, or one who has attained the ultimate goal of enlightenment, or nirvana, by following in the footsteps of the first such arahant, the Buddha himself, who rediscovered the path to enlightenment and taught it to his followers).
In the third courtyard stands the main hall, the Hall of Sleeping Buddha. Inside this hall is the aforementioned reclining figure, in bronze, of Sakyamuni Buddha, thronged by twelve disciples who seem to be taking instruction from the master. The Sleeping Buddha figure is more than 5 meters in length, and is reputed to have required 54 tons of copper to produce, at a cost of 50 million taels (in eastern Asia, a tael is both a unit of measure - 1 1/3 ounces or 38 grams - and a currency unit equivalent in value to the same weight in standard silver).
The Sleeping Buddha figure lies on its right side, propping up its head in its right hand, its right arm bent correspondingly at the elbow, and with its left arm strectched out along its left side. Besides the Sleeping Buddha and his disciples, there are eight other Buddhist treasures of lesser importance displayed in the hall. Symbolizing good luck, they are: the wheel, the spiral shell, the umbrella, the canopy, the flower, the vase, the fish and the knot. The Repository of Buddhist Scriptures lies beyond the Hall of Sleeping Buddha.
A peony garden is located to the west of Sleeping Buddha Temple and covers an area of some 10,000 square meters. It contains more than 2000 peony plants, aka peony trees (Paeonia suffruticosa), though they are in fact not trees but shrubs that grow to a maximum height of 7 feet, or a little over 2 meters. When the tree peonies are in bloom, they make a spectacular sight.
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2006-10-12 / Obituaries
Anne Jantzen, avid Massapequa-area volunteer
Anne M. Jantzen loved helping the less fortunate. She was a member of many local organizations and even dressed as a clown to cheer sick children. The longtime Massapequa Park resident died suddenly September 24, 2006 in Florida.
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Opinion: Are Solar Plants Making People Sick?
Assistant OpinionJournal.com editor Allysia Finley on how solar plants in California are causing an outbreak of respiratory illnesses. Photo: Getty Images
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This article, entitled "Take the Kids Camping this Summer," comes from Liz Hayes, MomsEveryday blogger from Central Wisconsin.
Camping can be one of the best ways for families and friends to bond while experiencing the great outdoors. In the United States, there are more than 15,000 campgrounds to choose from. That means no matter where you live, a campground is nearby. You can camp at a site near you, or branch out and pitch your tent inside one of many beautiful national parks.
Campers will tell you, there's nothing like a serene, wooded setting where you can sit around the crackling fire, roast marshmallows, and get away from your busy life. Camping allows families to experience nature in a new way, to breathe in the fresh air and truly relax. This is where memories are made.
Even if you're an amateur, your camping experience can be enjoyable and relaxing, if you make sure to brush up on some skills. First, because your tent will be your home for the next several days, make sure you know how to set it up. Practice at home, so you can quickly erect it and take it down. Bring a tarp to place underneath the tent to protect it from damage and water. Also, know where to place your tent. Look for a soft spot, without bumps and away from the bottom of a hill or valley.
Even if you keep an eye on the upcoming forecast, weather can change in an instant. Bring different clothing, including rain-gear, and dress in layers to protect you from the elements. Remember, you can always take layers off. Learn how to use a compass or GPS; it will be a lifesaver if you take a walk in the woods and lose your way.
You'll want to bring healthy food for your trip. To protect against illness, make sure everything is packed tightly in waterproof bags or containers in a cooler. Separate raw foods from cooked foods, and wash your hands often. Cook foods to proper temperatures (160 degrees F for hamburger) and chill foods promptly. Don't leave any food out! It will attract lots of critters, and even bears.
Speaking of animals, some carry diseases and can be dangerous. Enjoy them from a distance; don't pet, feed or engage with them. If you're bringing along pets, make sure they have their proper shots and keep a close eye on them. If you find any ticks, remove them immediately.
- Tent, tarp, sleeping bags and extra blankets
- Healthy, protein-rich foods
- Lots of water, hand-sanitizer, and soap
- Insulated cooler
- Lightweight clothing and long-sleeved pants and shirts, rain-gear
- Flashlights, batteries
- Maps, compass or GPS
- Sunscreen, insect repellent
- Sunglasses, wide-brimmed hats
- Protective gear (helmets, life jackets)
- Pots, pans, dishes and paper products
- A utility knife and length of rope


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Monday, September 12, 2011
Steroids Are Bad For You
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Roids are not the problem here. Being from Jersey os clearly the problem here.
- September 12, 2011 at 6:43 AM
Well apropos the previous post, Sweden could use about two million of this guy.
- September 12, 2011 at 7:09 AM
(Cliff Arroyo)
Note to self: You have your new ring tone!
And I agree with peterike; there's a lot of countries that could use a few million of this guy.
- September 12, 2011 at 12:37 PM
- moneybagzz said...
I am not entirely certain about what I just saw.
What in the world was he doing? Was he having a seizure? Did he loose consciousness due to that screeching? Was he getting in touch w/ his inner chimpanzee?
- September 12, 2011 at 7:28 PM
I thought he was gonna grab his dick!!
- September 13, 2011 at 8:04 AM
People watch this crap? Makes me glad I don't own a TV.
- September 14, 2011 at 9:53 AM
- Richard C. Lambert said...
there is realy no death pool from hormones ,, this is the saddest thing about our cult,, some bad apples ruined it for all of us,, atleast 50% of the cult is normal bodybuilders thsat just want to build their body and compete or work as fitness model or just have btter physiqes with or with out hormones...clen for sale
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Baking Out Loud by Hedy Goldsmith
Baking Out Loud by executive pastry chef Hedy Goldsmith promises fun, fun, and more fun. And by golly, it delivers! These recipes are over the top in the best possible way: sandwich cookies with about equal cookie to frosting ratios, cakes that value butter over presentation, and puddings that require alone time with a bowl and spoon.
Quick Facts
• Who wrote it: Hedy Goldsmith
• Who published it: Clarkson Potter
• Number of recipes: 80 recipes, from re-imagined childhood treats to morning pastries
• Recipes for right now: Popcorn + Peanut Butter Bark, Milk Chocolate Candy Bars, S'More Brownies, Panforte, Cinnamon Graham Crackers, Cinni Mini Bun Pudding, Bacon Maple Pecan Ice Cream, Banana Granola Muffins, Banana Toffee Panini
• Other highlights: These are the kind of treats you'll want to carry proudly to a neighborhood movie night or slip covertly into a lunch box after someone's had a bad day. They are just so very happy! I can't imagine eating anything from this book and not grinning like a child.
It's rather refreshing to have a collection of recipes as straightforward and unapologetically sugar-loving as these. There are no secret ingredients or special techniques. Just a lot of recipes that hit all our wildest chocolatey, peanut buttered, caramel-icious, spiced-up, and frosted dreams.
• Who would enjoy this book? Baker's who love recreating childhood treats, and basically anyone with a sweet tooth
Find the book at your local library, independent bookstore, or Amazon: Baking Out Loud: Fun Desserts with Big Flavors by Hedy Goldsmith
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Babson College scored four first-half goals en route to a 6-1 win in a battle for the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) regular season title on Saturday afternoon at Jack Barry Field. Alex Cabreros and Sarah Fredlund scored twice for the Beavers who finished the regular season unbeaten in NEWMAC play (13-5, 8-0 NEWMAC) and will host next weekend's Conference tournament semifinals and final. The loss was the first for the Cardinal and Gray at home this season and its second in league play, running its ledger to 14-3 overall and 6-2 in the NEWMAC.. The Engineers have secured the no. two seed in the upcoming NEWMAC tournament and will receive a first round bye.
Cabreros tipped a shot past MIT goalkeeper Keri Dixon just 8:46 into the contest to give the Beavers the early advantage. Julia Pochini began the sequence with a shot from the top of the circle after a penalty corner insertion. Just over eight minutes later, Babson's leading scorer, Morgan Lockwood, gathered a loose ball in front of the cage and pushed it home to give the visitors a two-goal lead. Sarah Fredlund added another tally on a deflection a few minutes later and then assisted on Cabreros' second goal, as the Beavers took a 4-0 lead into halftime. Babson held a 10-3 edge in penalty corners and outshot Tech, 14-5, over the first 35 minutes.
Despite a more balanced stat sheet in the second frame, MIT was unable to break through the Babson defense while Courtney Weaving and Fredlund continued to extend the lead to 6-0 over the first 26 minutes of the second half. Kameron Klauber finally put the Engineers on the board with just under 12 seconds to go to help avoid their second shutout of the season.
Babson goalkeeper Jess Pashos made just four saves but came out of her net on a number of occasions to thwart the MIT attack before it could get a shot off. Dixon had five saves in an uncharacteristic performance by the All-Conference goalkeeper.
Saturday marked the final home game for four MIT seniors, who were honored in a brief ceremony before the game. In addition to Dixon, Jessica Oleinik, Danielle Smith and Alex Wright wrapped out their outstanding careers at home today. They will look to capture their second straight NEWMAC tournament Championship beginning next weekend.
Both teams will have a bye into the tournament semifinals, which are slated for next Saturday, November 6. Babson will play at 12:00 p.m. while MIT will follow at 3:00 p.m. Full tournament seedings and matchups will be announced later today.


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Israel blocked fuel supplies from entering Gaza for a fourth day Sunday, exacerbating a new energy shortage in the blighted coastal territory during a spike in cross-border fighting that has left at least 14 Palestinians dead.
And as Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas met again Sunday, for the second time in less than a week, President Jimmy Carter arrived in the region in an effort to try a new approach: engage Hamas diplomatically.
The former president has been boycotted by Mr. Olmert and Israeli Foreign Minister Tzippi Livni for arranging a meeting with Hamas political chief Khaled Meshal in Syria, but a series of public appearances in Israel both before and after the Hamas meeting marks a gambit of public diplomacy with Islamic militants that could avoid a new Gaza flare-up.
"Maybe if he brings back a clear message from [Mr. Mehsal] it will change the atmosphere, and public opinion might change," says Akiva Eldar, a diplomatic commentator for the Haaretz newspaper. "But this government and the US administration aren't inclined to change their attitude. He is going to try to communicate with the Israeli public over their heads, which can be effective."
Mr. Carter will spend most of the week in Israel and the West Bank before moving on to Egypt, Jordan, and Syria, where Mehsal has his headquarters. In addition to meetings with President Shimon Peres and Israeli Trade Minister Eli Yishai, he will also meet with the parents of Cpl. Gilad Shalit, who has been held in Gaza by Hamas for nearly two years.
The former president then returns to Israel to debrief his interlocutors before leaving the region.
Israeli officials have said the visit has stirred "outrage" while the US State Department has publicly frowned on Carter's freelance diplomacy. The former president is undermining their policy of boycotting Hamas for its support of terrorism and its opposition to recognizing Israel.
Still, the shuttle mission comes at a critical juncture. Pressure on Gaza began rising last Wednesday after two Israelis were killed at the Nahal Oz border gasoline terminal by a group of Palestinian militants who made a rare penetration of the military's security cordon around the strip.
Israel has since refused to renew shipments of petrol, diesel and cooking gas to the Gaza Strip, blaming Hamas for allowing militants to target the last lines of supply to a civilian population under a steadily tightening economic siege.
Energy officials in Gaza warned that the power station that supplies the territory of 1.4 million people with 30 percent of its electricity was teetering on the brink of shutting down. Israeli officials pointed out that Hamas has two days of fuel to power the generator.
"This industrial diesel fuel supply is empty and the generator will stop within hours," said Mahmoud Huzenda, head of an association of Gaza fuel distributors.
The energy crunch has triggered warnings from Hamas of a repeat from earlier this year, when power blackouts gave way to hundreds of thousands of frustrated Gazans surging over the Egyptian border to temporarily break the siege. Having resealed the border, Egypt has warned the Palestinians that it will use force to prevent another border breach.
Meanwhile, Israel has stepped up its military activity inside the Gaza Strip aimed at keeping Palestinian gunmen at a distance from the fence that separates it from Israel.
The offensive, which included Israeli ground troops and tanks, left several children dead over the weekend. On Sunday, a barrage of Palestinian retaliatory mortars landed just a few feet away from the Israeli general who heads the military's southern command.
In Jerusalem, two tracks of diplomacy sought to stem a rising tide of hostility in Gaza.
Though the Olmert-Abbas meeting was a surprise, an Israeli spokesperson for the prime minister said that the summit had been planned for the eve of an upcoming visit to the US by the Palestinian president.
Israel and the Palestinians have been under pressure from both Egypt and the US to avoid a new border breach and to step up momentum for peace talks.
"I hope [the summit] is to avoid a crisis, because if so, it's a good indication," said Gershon Baskin, the codirector of the Israeli Palestinian Center for Research and Information. "It seems logical that if Israel is moving forward then they're want to be coordinating any moves with Abbas."
At the same time as the Olmert-Abbas meeting, Carter was being hosted by Israeli President Shimon Peres. Although Mr. Peres has few powers in the largely ceremonial position, his status as Israel's elder statesman makes it likely that he could be used as a quiet channel of communication between the Israeli government and Hamas.
Israel has reportedly been using Egypt for intermittent negotiations with Hamas over a prisoner swap to free Cpl. Gilad Shalit, who was abducted from inside Israel to Gaza in June 2006.
Although Carter ruffled Israeli sensibilities last year after his book came out in which he compared Israel's occupation of the West Bank and Gaza to South African apartheid, he is remembered fondly for mediating the peace treaty with Egypt, the Jewish state's first-ever normalization of relations with its neighbors.


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Today was a VERY big day at our house!!!!! While driving down a major road this afternoon, I hear this little squeaky voice pipe up from the back seat shouting, "MOM! MOM! MOM!!!!!! MY TOOTH FELL OUT!!!!!!!!!!!"
Well OF COURSE I veered over three lanes, went off the road and slammed on the breaks so I could jump in the back seat and see for myself! It had, in fact fallen out! Our family's VERY FIRST MITHING TOOTH!!!! We were whooping and hollering and high fiving all around! She even got to watch the new Rock movie "Toothfairy" before bed tonight. I'm - errr the TOOTHFAIRY is waiting for her to go to sleep so she can sneak a little cash under the pillow! SO STOKED!
Ashli told EVERYONE she saw today that she lost her very first tooth!!! *sigh* it's the little things that just melt your heart right? Here is a pic of her, minus one tooth. (excuse the food in her mouth - ugh). She put her tooth into an envelope and wrote her first AND LAST name on it - so that the toothfairy would not be confused as to who's tooth it was! LOL!!!!!!!!!!


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Trumbo homers in fourth straight to back Miley's gem
DENVER -- The wounds were still fresh from the D-backs' seventh loss in eight games on Saturday night when Wade Miley told his teammates not to worry.
"I've got this," he said. "We'll win tomorrow."View Full Game Coverage
DENVER -- The wounds were still fresh from the D-backs' seventh loss in eight games on Saturday night when Wade Miley told his teammates not to worry.
"I've got this," he said. "We'll win tomorrow."View Full Game Coverage
Miley was a man of his word Sunday as he gave the bullpen a much-needed rest and his teammates a sorely needed boost with eight strong innings in a 5-3 win over the Rockies on a chilly afternoon at Coors Field.
"That's my mentality," Miley said. "I'm going to say that every time before I go out there. You have to think that way."
The win was just the second of the season for the D-backs, who have been desperate for not just a win, but for a starter to provide relief for the bullpen.
Miley (2-1) delivered on both accounts, allowing a pair of runs while also picking up a career-best three hits. The left-hander is now responsible for both of the team's wins.
"He takes the ball, and he's ready to go," second baseman Aaron Hill said. "He's a bulldog out there, he's got great stuff and he believes in it."
While the eight innings were more than any starter had thrown in a game this year, Miley was not content with that and wanted to go out for the ninth as well.
D-backs manager Kirk Gibson, however, decided he didn't want to push Miley this early in the season and instead went with closer Addison Reed.
"I tried to get back out there, but he's the manager," Miley said. "He makes the calls. Reed wanted to pitch, too."
While Miley was shutting down the Colorado offense, his teammates were capitalizing on their scoring opportunities.
In the third, A.J. Pollock and Hill singled to lead off the inning, and both came around to score when third baseman Nolan Arenado committed an error on Paul Goldschmidt's chopper down the line.
Miley helped himself in the fourth when his single to right scored Chris Owings, who had led off the inning with a double, to give Arizona a 3-0 lead.
"I'm just trying to help the team where I can," Miley said. "I just don't want to be an out up there. I was looking for something I could put in play, and a couple of them got through."
In the fifth, left fielder Mark Trumbo continued his torrid start to the season with a two-run homer down the left-field line to put the D-backs up, 5-0.
Trumbo, acquired from the Angels to provide power in the lineup, has done just that, hitting five home runs and driving in 13 runs through the first nine games of the season.
"He's played well for us," Gibson said. "He's a very formidable bat and a smart hitter."
It marked the fourth straight game that Trumbo had homered, tying a club record that had been accomplished four times previously. He now has 100 homers in his career.
The double-play ball was Miley's best friend as he got the Rockies to roll into four of them.
"He did a good job getting the double-play ball," Colorado manager Walt Weiss said. "He threw the ball well. Stayed out of trouble by throwing ground balls. He's got a good slider that he's throwing into the bottom of the zone. He's got a good angle on his fastball. That's how he gets the ground balls."
The ability to keep the ball down is crucial at Coors Field, where the ball flies in the thin mountain air.
It's a ballpark that can get in the minds of pitchers, but Miley is not one of them. He is now 7-0 in his career against the Rockies and 3-0 at Coors.
"I don't know," Miley said when asked why he's had so much success here. "My mentality is the same against these guys as it is against anyone else. I was just trying to keep the ball down. You know down is good against this team. They're an aggressive team. That's a really, really good lineup over there. You don't want to make mistakes to those guys. Fortunately, today they were hitting them on the ground, and our guys were there."
With eight innings from Miley and a day off Monday, the D-backs pitching staff should be well rested come Tuesday's series opener against the Giants in San Francisco.
"We know we're going to score runs, so we've just got to manage games," Miley said, referring to his fellow starters. "I think it will be better from here on out.
Steve Gilbert is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @SteveGilbertMLB.


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Taking the Baby Green Show on the Road
Mama Greenest unleashes a few of her travel tips for the green mommy-on-the-go.
So the great Hawaii adventure is over. Tear. It was easily one of the best vacations I've ever taken, in part because of the gorgeous location and the indulgent length of our stay, but mostly because of the company — I had so much fun with my daughter. Traveling with an infant is new to me, and it was certainly new to her, but she handled the trip — lengthy drives, four plane rides, two time zone changes, and lots of new faces — like a champ. While I was certainly proud to receive words of amazement and praise from fellow travelers regarding Coraline's easy-going, non-fussy demeanor, I was most pleased that my daughter was so happy and content. It set a nice tone for the trip from start to finish.
I was slightly overwhelmed, logistically speaking, being a jet set mommy amateur myself. But with a few tips from my own mom and others (and some fabulous green products), I was able to make it painless for us both and keep my eco-conscience clean and green. Here are a few travel tips for your green mommy-on-the-go arsenal:
- Leave the stroller at home or check it with your luggage and wear baby to the gate. It gives you two hands to juggle boarding passes, IDs, and bags, and you can wear baby right through security (they won't make you take the baby off, but you will have to take them out of the stroller). It's also easier getting on and off the plane, given it's such a narrow, crowded space, and makes baby feel more secure in all that boarding chaos.
- If you have to bring a car seat to use while on your vacation, you can check it with your luggage for free. If your only concern is safe rides to or from the airport, you can arrange to have a car meet you with a seat. Just make sure to indicate if you have a wee one who should be rear-facing so the seat is installed appropriately. We cruised to and from the airport in an eco-friendly Prius thanks to Planet Tran, which provides hybrid-only transportation, and serves New England and San Francisco.
- Nurse during take-off and landing to help neutralize baby's ears and avoid the crying certain to accompany the uncomfortable pressure changes. If you can't get the timing right, offer a pacifier or finger to keep them sucking.
- If you use cloth diapers and don't want to bring disposables for your trip, you may want to look into gDiapers. A cloth-disposable hybrid, you can flush the inserts, or just toss them; since they're plastic-free, they'll biodegrade. If you're staying somewhere with a washer and dryer and want to keep up with the cloth, just remember to bring some of your cloth diaper/baby-friendly laundry soap. You may want to bring soap if you plan on doing laundry period. I brought some Charlie's in a baggie and was glad I did — I could pack less knowing I could do wash if needed.
- I think most new moms are über-germaphobic, and a trip through the grocery store is nerve wracking enough, let alone an airport or airplane during a swine flu emergency. Deep breath — baby is safer than you think, especially if you're breastfeeding. But you can of course take some extra precautions. For one, wearing your baby in the airport keeps their face close to your chest and away from the sneezes and oochie coochie hands of other travelers. Bring along some sort of anti-bacterial wipe to clean your hands, baby's hands, and anything baby might touch on the plane like the tray table or arm rests. I like Giovanni Refresh Organic Grapefruit Splash mini-towelettes — they are anti-bacterial and smell deliciously refreshing (as they name suggests). Lastly, crank up the air. I have it on good authority that not only is plane air not recycled, it's arguably the cleanest air to ever touch your skin. Apparently, air is pulled from outside (a crystal clear 30,000-plus feet), heated to extreme temperatures to purify, and then cooled as it's pumped back into the cabin.
- If you're going someplace warm and plan to spend some time on the beach, make sure you have appropriate sun protection for you and baby. Babies under six months old should not wear sunscreen. So find a big floppy sunhat and some long-sleeved swimwear for baby to wear in the pool or ocean, and make sure to bring an umbrella with you to the beach. Remember that the glare off the water can still burn them, so it's best to stay out of the sun during the hottest hours of the day (approximately 11 a.m.-2 p.m.). Since you will undoubtedly be holding baby with lots of skin exposed while you're in a swimsuit, make sure your sunscreen is chemical free (Burt's Bees makes one).


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The Diocese of Leeds has the largest church programme of choral music for young people in the United Kingdom. Our Choral Directors work with some 3500 children weekly (over 100 groups across 53 schools), returning to their bases to run our elite choirs; 6 boys' choirs, 6 girls' choirs, 5 mixed children's choirs, 2 youth choirs, 3 university choirs and an adult choir, all drawing their membership from our school sessions. more »
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BBC Radio 4's flagship religion programme 'Sunday Worship' was broadcast live from St Josephs Church Bradford on Mothering Sunday. Music for the service was led by the Bradford Boys' and Girls' Choirs, alongside children from Catholic schools in Bradford and Keighley who are members
Holy Rosary and St Anne's School in Chapeltown, Leeds is aiming to become the first state primary choir school in the country. In the future, it would change its name to Leeds Cathedral Choir School, and there would be a new purpose built music block, and every child
The BBC once again broadcasted Choral Vespers live from the Cathedral on 10 February. The service was sung by the boys and adult choir and led by Monsignor Philip Moger. The choir was directed by Benjamin Saunders, with organists Christopher McElroy and Thomas Leech. The programme can be heard
A new full time post is available for a Choral Director. This job is made up of two principal strands, firstly, to continue the further development of the Diocesan schools' singing programme in the city of Leeds, and secondly, to develop and lead a new Cathedral Boys' Choir and new Cathedral
Cathedrals, churches, town halls and theatres form the magnificent settings for the Christmas 2009 concert series. A varied programme brings a flavour of choir, organ, classical music and swing to West Yorkshire.
The lunchtime concerts at the cathedral have been
Anton Skrabl was chosen to build the new organ in St Patrick's Church Huddersfield after a lengthy tendering process where builders from across Europe were invited to submit their proposals. The Director of Music for the Diocese of Leeds, Benjamin Saunders together with the church's organ
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The right wing's challenge of President Obama's religious beliefs and the whispering campaign that he is a closet Muslim are more than just shameful bigotry. They are an attack on religious freedom.
I have yet to see a scintilla of evidence that Barack Obama is a Muslim. But so what if he were? The US Constitution makes clear: "[N]o religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States." And doesn't the First Amendment guarantee religious freedom to all of us?
Who are these people who preach this ignorance and bigotry, who equate the monotheistic religion of 1.57 billion human beings with evil?
The number of Americans who believe Obama is a Muslim has jumped substantially since March 2009, to 18 percent, according to a recent Pew Research Center poll. That's frightening. But it says more about the 18 percent's ignorance of Islam than it does about the president's religious beliefs.
Where's the evidence?
Has Obama ever taken a hajj (pilgrimage) to Mecca's Masjid al-Haram (The Sacred Mosque)? Has anyone seen video of the president walking around the Kaaba stone in a white sheet? That ritual is televised round the clock on Arabic television around the world but no one has ever seen a single frame of Obama there.
Perhaps someone has a photo of Obama down on his knees on a prayer rug in the Oval Office? Pilgrimage and daily prayers are just two of the five pillars of Islam that all followers must perform – the others are the profession of faith, charity, and fasting. Sure, the president looks undernourished but not because he fasted during the month of Ramadan. He's probably reed-thin because he worries a lot. If Obama is a Muslim, he's a pretty lousy one.
The fallacy that Obama is a secret Muslim has most recently been nurtured by the Rev. Franklin Graham, son of Billy Graham and head of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. He said of the president, "He was born a Muslim, and his father gave him an Islamic name" and "the seed of Islam passed through the father."
Actually, Obama says his father was a committed atheist, but Obama's critics never seem to allow the facts to get in the way of a good story.
Reckless remarks
What makes Mr. Graham's remarks so reckless is that by implying Obama used to be a Muslim, but now embraces Christianity, Graham has declared the president guilty of apostasy in the eyes of hundreds of millions of Muslims. Under sharia law, converting out of Islam, "the one true faith," is punishable by death. So Graham has virtually declared open season on the president to any zealous followers of the prophet Muhammad who feel it is their duty to enforce Islamic statutes and murder apostates.
A second, equally dangerous aspect of this imbroglio is the theocratic arrogance that would have one group of believers relegating to themselves the right to define who is a "true Christian" and who is not. Whatever happened to "judge not that ye be not judged?" Why do Christian fundamentalists feel empowered to administer a litmus test of a president's religiosity – in direct opposition to the Constitution?
If Obama can take any comfort in all this, it's that several of his predecessors were similarly victims of sophomoric, inconsistent, or downright bigoted religious attitudes.
Historical double standards
Take Jimmy Carter. It is difficult to imagine a more devout president. He was a churchgoing Baptist who prayed daily and knew his Bible backward and forward. But Mr. Carter's intellectualism offended the religious right in 1980 and the evangelical Christians abandoned a "born again" Carter, flocking instead to Ronald Reagan, who rarely attended church during his eight years in the White House.
Mr. Reagan had some fine qualities, but strict attendance at a traditional church was not among them. Reagan was superstitious and often heeded horoscopes. According to former White House Chief of Staff Don Regan, the president's public schedule was for a time guided by Nancy Reagan's consultations with her astrologer.
Alleging Obama is a Muslim is like saying Abraham Lincoln was a Baptist because his father was – or, as many thought when Lincoln ran for president, that he was Roman Catholic because as an attorney he once defended a Catholic priest. George Washington almost never referred to Jesus Christ in his written letters or papers, and he didn't take communion. Thomas Jefferson was called an atheist. Today, 66 percent of the American public can't agree that Obama is Christian.
Not surprisingly, the great majority of those who say Obama is Muslim also disapprove of his job performance, so the label is less a considered theological judgment than a mindless insult. Still, Americans are wading deeper into that swamp where Caesar and God are mixed together.
The irony is that this unwise integration of politics and religion is what many Muslims practice. The more Muslim political leaders mention the prophet Muhammad, "peace be upon him," the more right-eous he is seen to be. Are we to become a nation whose presidents are judged by how frequently they call on the name of the founder of Christianity?
Given our politicians' demonstrable penchant for hypocrisy, that's truly scary.
Walter Rodgers, a former senior international correspondent for CNN, writes a biweekly column.


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The recent gang rape in India alarmed all countries in South Asia. A 23-year-old woman was gang-raped by five men on a bus in New Delhi. Some of the offenders had jobs (bus driver and assistant gym instructor) and one was a juvenile. The victim failed to survive the trauma. This incident resulted in a public outcry for justice, and the media still report statements exposing public officials who are insensitive and lack awareness of the social and economic costs of gender-based violence. Do we have to wait for such a violent incident to occur to start acting?
It is our individual and collective responsibility to make sure that we do not witness any such dramatic incident in the future in our country, city, or neighborhood. It is truly up to each one of us to take responsibility, talk openly about it and say NO. Consider:
- In Bangladesh, every week more than 10 women suffer from an acid attack.
- In India, 22 women are killed each day in dowry-related murders.
- In Nepal, 77% of the episodes of violence against women are reported as being from within the family.
- In Pakistan, more than 450 women and girls die every year in so-called "honor killings."
- In Sri Lanka, 78% of victims of grave sexual abuse (seduction, rape, and incest) were girls, especially those under 16 years old.
There are high costs associated with this situation: the value of goods and services for treatment and prevention, the psychological costs post-trauma, and economic and social multiplier effects such as reduced productivity and intergenerational transmission of violence.
This issue can no longer be swept under the rug as a domestic issue or personal issue or a United Nations human rights issue. It's not OK to be silent until it happens to someone you know or someone in your own country. It's about time we break the silence and culture of denial and blame. The shame falls on all of us, whether a woman, a husband, a policymaker, a youth, or a child.
Let us work together to improve our legal frameworks, public systems (police, shelters, counseling) and continue to fight for fair women's economic and social participation. Let us include gender sensitization in school curricula and teacher training programs; this is where it starts. Let us make public transport safe and accessible for women and train health care workers on early detection of domestic violence. Let's talk openly to our children and friends about gender-based violence.
South Asia is home to 26% percent of the world's youth population, and 20% of South Asia's population is between the ages of 18-25, according to U.N. population data. So let's start right now:
How best can the youth of South Asia work together to end gender-based violence?
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The perspectives have to be changed
The 'family' itself may be
The 'family' itself may be part of the problem and may have to make way for something better. The very architecture of human habitat and human identity may have to change. The content of the interface through which human being in its male and female modes mediates its reproductive functions may have to be replaced with new ones. The problem is far deeper than 'culture'. It reaches down to the very structure of human being.
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Yes. Breaking the silence is
Yes. Breaking the silence is very important. From those women who are silent and do not tell their story; to those women who see opportunities to help others and do not. This responsibility to protect women does not solely lie with women, but our power is unrivaled and any cohesion/collaboration amongst ourselves, will go a long way towards enhancing the livelihoods of women. In fact, gender-based violence to me extends to issues such as female genital mutilation. We must speak up. It reminds me of the quote (although I'm paraphrasing): First they came for my neighbors and I did not speak up. When they came for me, there was no one left to speak up for me.


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Arguing For Infinite Copyright... Using Copied Ideas And A Near Total Misunderstanding Of Property
from the copyright-this dept
On to Helprin's confused piece. Helprin makes the same mistake that many make of thinking that just because the linguistic convention is to call such things "intellectual property," it really is the same thing as property. His entire argument is based on this simple point -- and it's why he's wrong. It is amusing to note that some are already pointing out that Helprin's argument is a blatant copy of Mark Twain's -- and yet we doubt he paid the descendants of Mark Twain for it. However, the key to Helprin's problem is his total and complete misunderstanding of the purpose of property as well as the purpose of copyright law.
The purpose of property is to better manage the allocation of scarce resources. Since the resource is limited and not everyone can have it, property rights and property law make complete sense for a civilized society, allowing those with rights to the property to buy, sell and exchange their property. This allows for resources to be efficiently allocated through commerce and the laws of supply and demand. It's a sensible system for the best allocation of scarce resources. However, when it comes to infinite resources, there's simply no need to worry about efficient allocation -- since anyone can have a copy. The purpose of copyright (and of patent law), then, wasn't the same as the purpose of property law. It has nothing to do with more efficient allocation of scarce resources. Instead, it's a government-granted incentive -- a subsidy -- to encourage the creation of new works. In other words, it was a case where the government believed there was a market failure. That is, they believed that without this incentive, certain intellectual works wouldn't be created -- and the tradeoff between locking up that idea and creating more content was one that was worthwhile. However, they always knew that it was a tradeoff -- which is not at all true for real property. And, as an incentive, many would say it's been plenty of incentive for many authors who have written books -- including Helprin. As an author of 11 books, clearly the incentive was enough for him at the time. In effect, by arguing for extended copyright, Helprin is going back and asking the government to change the bargain it gave him and retroactively promise him more. It's as if you could go back to your boss for the work you did in 1975 and say you now want to be paid again for it. Or, more realistically, it's Helprin asking for welfare. He is asking the government to give him a greater subsidy. But, of course, copyright is not a welfare system.
The key point here is that in pretending (or simply ignorantly claiming) that intellectual property is the same as tangible property, Helprin completely misunderstands what rights copyright law gives him. It is not the same right as he has over his own property -- which, after he sells it, he no longer has control over it. Instead of "property rights," copyright gives him a monopoly right (which is what Jefferson preferred to call it) to control how his output is used even after it's sold. That's completely different than a property right -- and, again, the reasoning is simply as an incentive for creation, not to guarantee control. Apparently, Helprin needs quite a history and economics lesson -- but if he had his way, that would be much more difficult since such ideas would be locked up forever.


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|2008-02-10, 20:25
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Anyways good on Tanaka for getting himself out of that world. Make a good choice and just move on with a normal life. Better to be with the person you care about out there then in the Flame Haze world. Probably would rather be frozen in a fuzetsu with Oga-chan than to watch and hope she doesn't get blasted again.
Honestly a relief that we didn't have an Ike getting dragged around moment. Just giving some advice and being a reasonable voice to talk with is a good role there.
Guess if Satou's wanting to be a Flame Haze doesn't pan out, working for Outlaw is a good fall back. Though considering they are getting attacked lately, probably not the safest choice to be going with.
When it's not about relationships or people being in love with him, Yuji can be pretty solid. Working on that training and hopefully becoming useful out there.
|2008-02-10, 21:10
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They are still going on about that Episode 13 fight? What is Tanaka so upset about? Sure, maybe the episode 13 stuff was a bit of a shock to him at first. But it's been like at least a week since then, and he's still depressed over it? She's not dead!
His emotions right now are so incredibly fake. She's not dead, yet he's acting like it. It's just getting annoying at this point.
This episode had absolutely nothing in it to grab my attention or make me like it. And the Tanaka stuff just threw me off the wall. They definately improved on decreasing the overly dramatic moments, so that's a plus. I'd say just Shana's "Wilhelemina" when she read about the attack at the Outlaw was the only one this week.
However, no interest and a bad point makes me give this episode a 5. Subpar in terms of anime.
|2008-02-10, 21:18
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He's afraid of losing her, thats the whole point. If he continues to be in a world he doesn't belong in, the one he loves most will have a higher chance of getting dragged into that world. He realized normal humans don't belong there....
I wish Kazumi is as smart as him..
|2008-02-10, 21:23
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Yea too much of Tanaka in this episode. I dont really find him and Oga that interesting of a story. Feels like it was just 'tagged' on there and it annoys me. Hopefully they're going to play less of a role in the future. And yet another Kazumi scene with her contemplating about Pheles. I'm kinda hoping she just accidently summons Pheles one of these days and gets it over with.
|2008-02-10, 21:32
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One thing that I forgot to mention is that this episode is highly lacking in Kazumi, another reason for me to downrate it.
|2008-02-10, 21:45
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I didn't mind Kazumi as much in the first season but this season she's just driving me insane.
|2008-02-10, 21:51
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Anyway, imagine this scenario....
After a hundred years or so, after every major fight Shana and Yuji are in, they have hot sweaty loli sex in the mist of the battle grounds, lol..
|2008-02-10, 21:53
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|2008-02-11, 03:30
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Yoshida is so bloody boring.
How many freaking times are they are going to flashback to Pheles telling her what that cross is for? How many times is she going to repeat herself in hopes of affirmation?
I wish she'd use it and call Pheles to say Yuji can't tie his shoes or some crap, just so she'd be out of the picture already.
And I swear I've gotten more out of the past few episodes in regards to Satou, Tanaka, and Ogata then I have this entire season with the main characters. Seriously, how am I supposed to be entertained / excited over them LOOKING OVER PAPERWORK? Are you freaking serious?
|2008-02-11, 05:56
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Eh, she just had one short scene. It isn't that bad.
It's a pretty good episode otherwise. The characters are finally getting their acts together after all. Yuuji is no longer in dumb harem lead mode, Ike no longer a comic relief character, and Sato and Eita finally decided to walk separate paths. It's been hinted as long as their first appearances with Margerie (Sato's always the guy to take the initiative; Tanaka just tagged along), and I like it that they decide to bring the issue to its logical conclusion.
That aside, humans have an amazing capacity to deny the truth if the truth is too hard to think about. I'm sure Tanaka will "forget" about the Crimson World soon enough. He won't be able to see torches or move around in Fuzetsu's without those gadgets after all -- he won't even know about it if Ogata's suddenly killed and turned into a torch.
|2008-02-11, 06:40
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She pratically has no character depth and is only a spectator, who happens to get in the way a lot of the times as well. Can't blame her for trying but I do wonder what role she plays besides being demoralizing - not that the other "emos" aren't bad enough, yuji at least can lift up 10 tonnes
|2008-02-11, 07:36
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I liked the episode. The one yoshida scene wasn't really worthwhile, but it was enough this episode. We've seen her too much for the last couple of episodes already after all and she has nothing new to bring in at the time.
I like how Satou and Tanake finally made their choices. Satou wasnts to be as much help as he can be to Margery, while Tanaka wants to be with Ogata. He doesn't want to see her 'killed' ever again and decided to follow the same fate as Ogata. If she has to die, he'll never know or die with her. I think this shows how much he loves her and it made me feel good.
Now with all of these problems over, we'll probably see a lot of flame haze action as well as Yuji with his new weapon. It seems that Shana's getting worried about Yuji's change in motivation. Well, I know what is going to happen to some extend, so I have to say that I can't wait for the next couple of episodes.
|2008-02-11, 07:42
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Nick of Time~
Sad to see this forum turning into one for bashing Yoshida Kazumi. I understand she isn't exactly a likeable character, but I don't get this hatred-Oh wait, I never do when the reasons for hating the character aren't extremely clear-cut. :eyepsin:
This episode wasn't exactly what I would call 'exciting', and I never expected much action, so I wasn't that disappointed in it. That being said, the most interesting things that occurred were really Wilhelmina's introduction of Sabrac, a little of her past with Pheles and Johan and the preview. While the focus was supposedly on Keisaku and Eita, the impact simply wasn't there, because we don't know what the hell Eita was thinking all this while. If anything, those two friends seemed to represent avatars of decisiveness and indecisiveness respectively, with the problem being resolved at the very end for Eita.
Kazumi wasn't even a key feature in this episode, so the only thing I'd say is that hopefully she has finally decided what she wants to do. Criticising her for thinking as a normal person would is silly, but I don't think I can handle too much indecision on her part.
As for Yuuji...Well, watching his behaviour, I couldn't quite believe that was the same Yuuji a few episodes back, and the preview looks to be VERY interesting in regards to his supposed out-of-character determination. With reference to the spoilers from the novels (which I'm not going to reveal here, obviously), I'm wondering if there are 'internal' forces at work here...Then again, it could simply be Yuuji changing drastically.
While Keisaku looks as though he might actually have a bigger involvement in the world of the Guze, I'm concerned whether his screentime will be drastically reduced as he strives to work at Outlaw.
Other than that, aside from a concerned Shana about Yuuji's behaviour mentioned in the preview, the appearance of Zarovee (who looks like the Tomogara fighting with Yuuji in the OP) should spice things up a little.
|2008-02-11, 08:17
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I dont really blame Tanaka for getting out he has found something more important to him and he has to walk his own path. But he better be prepared to say good-bye to all of his friends except Ike. There is a possiblity that numerous people can and will get killed i just hope he realizes that. I for one could not make the choice Tanaka did. I am a person who thinks about the greater good. I would rather sacrifice myself to save everyone around me instead of playing the safe route and just pretend nothing is happening. Tanaka made the choice on his own and that makes him a man in my eyes, however he better stick that choice and Oga happens to be killed he better not come back crying because that is a possibility, they are right in the middle of the firezone.
Congrats for Yuji for disarming Shana but he was shocked when he did it he left himself open and she kicked him LAMO. Next episode Yuji is pushing himself to hard who didnt see this coming. Its natural when so many people want to kill you. I just hope badass Yuji from the OP happens in the anime eventually but not to soon i dont want it to seem rushed.
ok episode Yoshida was pretty quiet i think her destiny is to be involved in things. If you think about Tanaka has left and Yoshida has stepped in. I think we are going to see her make a big decision that might cost her her life or help her stand where Yuji and Shana are
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Norfolk/Virginia Beach is another "city" close to OBX. Decent kiting in VB itself. About 1.5 hour drive to kitty hawk, 2.5 hours drive to Waves where the good kiting is on the Outer Banks. Close enough for day trips!redman333 wrote:I live a couple hours south of OBX and am there all summer.
I kite 2-3 times a week average in Virginia Beach, but you need lightwind gear for that. Not nearly as windy here as OBX, but OBX is really close.
Ride all year in a wetsuit. Water goes down to 45F in the winter. Lots of days with air temp 50+ even in January and February.
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Nokia Getting Killed In The Smartphone Market... So Of Course It Sues For Patent Infringement
from the if-you-can't-innovate,-litigate dept
This story nicely highlights a few other points as well. We keep hearing from patent system supporters how the patent system is necessary because, without it, the market leader would always just immediately copy the upstart and "steal" their idea. Of course, Nokia has had two plus years to "steal" Apple's idea, and where is it in the smartphone market? It's not so easy to just copy someone else's idea -- especially if you're a huge player like Nokia, who will often view the disruptive innovator as not being worthy of paying attention to (which basically was Nokia's reaction to the iPhone).
Separately, remember how confused we were when Steve Jobs proudly hyped up the fact that Apple had over 200 patents on the iPhone concept? We've pointed out that it's hardly done anything to stop lawsuits. Apple has been sued over and over and over and over and over and over again for patent infringement. Welcome to the tragedy of the anti-commons, where it becomes impossible to do pretty much anything innovative without facing massive legal costs. Basically, if you build anything even remotely innovative these days, you're going to get sued for patent infringement, probably multiple times. It's become a massive tax on innovation, rather than a lever for innovation.