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"If you would understand anything, observe its beginning and development." —AristotleHence, there is something drastically wrong and short-sighted with the following decision. Dog fanciers pride themselves on history. Ironically, as the American Kennel Club (AKC) marks 125 years this week, upsetting news coincides with this important anniversary. To save money, last month the AKC mothballed its 18,000 volume library and eliminated the librarian position. Unfortunately, you cannot put a price tag on this loss of collective wisdom, the dog equivalent to padlocking the Smithsonian.
On Sept. 17, 1884 the AKC was "born" when a group of sportsmen met to form a national dog association where show rules, breed conformation, stud books and procedures would be standardized. A month later at a Madison Square Garden Westminster show (Westminster Kennel Club was already 7 years old; their clubhouse thriving in Babylon Village), the new AKC committee elected officersand adopted a constitution and bylaws.
Our local dignitary, August Belmont Jr., was the fourth president of the AKC. During the financier's term from 1888 to 1916, Belmont's acumen brought the young AKC stability, prestige, and fiscal strength. When the AKC needed an editorial forum and record of kennel activity, in 1889 he created the AKC Gazette, guaranteeing it with his own money. This magazine, highlighting purebred dogs, continues to publish monthly.
O n Oct. 17-18, the AKC in conjunction with the CFA (Cat Fanciers Association) will be hosting a laudable public service event called "Meet the Breeds™" at the Javits Center in NYC. It promises to be the world's largest showcase of cat/ dog breeds and their experts, each having a decorated booth that reflects the breed's heritage. TheAKC hopes to attract more to purebred dogs. Thus, it seems like a peculiar time to close their crown jewel, the AKC library. (Actually it is open only by appointment now, but that means it is essentially closed.)
The AKC cites the economy, fewer visitors and their online catalog as reasons for closing the library, which was founded during the AKC's 50th year. Despite this claim, just a fraction of the content is digitalized. Many works are too fragile to be scanned. Only those who have researched can see the tragedy herein. TheAKC library is a world renowned special interest collection. Having a library, especially an archival research library, without a librarian is like sailing a ship without a captain. Barbara Kolk has been the AKC librarian for the last 17 years. At one time she had several assistants; for the last year or so she has accomplished the mega task solo. She is the keeper of the Kanine Kingdom, the walking/talking card catalog, and the info-ambassador to dog fanciers throughout the world. In her last week, the librarian was helping a lady in Australia with her second book about Rhodesian Ridgebacks and a Canadian woman with an Old English Sheepdog book. Will these authors be scheduling appointments now? Kolk's fund of knowledge is encyclopedic. She knows every piece in the collection- how it fits into the canine schemata, and often can relate anecdotes about the writer. She understands her long term responsibility, safeguarding the irreplaceable documents, acquiring new finds wisely while integrating the AKC inventory with other dog libraries. Her research is the backbone behind many prominent canine works published by esteemed authors. Just glance at the acknowledgement page and you will findher name. As for counting visitors, quality not quantity of the inquiries and the subsequent discoveries should be the measure. Usage at the AKC library has changed. Years ago lots of people would stop in because they were puppy shopping and wanted to learn about breeds. Now you can findmuch of this basic information on the Internet. Presently most of the AKC library patrons are researchers, professors or breed historians with specific, detailed questions or areas of interest. Thelevel of inquiry is intense, requiring time consuming fact finding. For example, the librarian spent several months assisting the American Rottweiler Club compile data to prepare a report about the impact of animal rights extremism on the veterinary profession. Kolk is the pivotal person behind those who publish and get the word out to the rest of the dog universe. Many of the requests are made by phone or email. Some of the biggest "customers" have only been to the library once or twice during a trip to NYC. A lot happens beyond the guest register.
Throughout my hunt for the Westminster Kennel Club site and Sensation's grave in Babylon, Barbara's interest has been boundless. When I first appeared at her desk, she quipped: "Finally. I have been waiting for someone to start searching." She pointed me in the right direction, providing obscure old journals. Her insight and analysis of every clue and theory, has helped us connect the dots. We have also explored many intriguing tangents, including identifying the dog tomb on Belmont's North Babylon property as a Gordon Setter entered in the first Westminster show of 1877. Similarly, years ago Kolk realized that a mystery grave in a New Hampshire schoolyard belonged to Obo II, the foundation dog for the American Cocker Spaniel- a huge findfor the breed club.
As the AKC celebrates 125 years and peers into the future, I implore CEO Dennis Sprung and Chairman Ron Menaker to reconsider; then re-open the library and bring back Barbara Kolk, even several days a week. She understands how crucial it is to preserve the history, the science, and the culture of all things canine. Methinks, Aristotle, Mr. Belmont (plus dog lovers everywhere) would agree.
For Adoption at Babylon Town Shelter (643-9270) Lamar St. W. Babylon: Wanted to feature dogs with that "AKC look" this week, but most of the shelter's purebreds have holds on them. Both this female Shih Tzu and male Pom/Peke in the Puppy Room are young and loving.
Female: "Hallie" Cage 38 pretty Pit; brindle "Roxy" Cage 25; "Tyra" Cage 42 Rottie mix.
Male: "Bernie" & the "Old Soul"- Shepherd mixes. Cats: "Lucy", "Winston", "Leo"- purrsonality plus in the lobby.
Upcoming: "Buddy Cares Pet Fair" Sat. Sept. 26 from 1 to 4 pm at Tanner Park, Copiague to spotlight Babylon Town Shelter's adoptables; microchip clinic; $12 rabies shots. Call 631-893-1053.


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Columnist Holman Jenkins on the electric car maker Tesla's vendetta against the New York Times. Photo: Getty Images
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Dutch ISPs Fighting Demands That They Block Access To The Pirate Bay
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"The basic principle of the Internet is that ISPs pass on traffic to their customers unfiltered, they are merely a gateway," says Niels Huijbregts, spokesman for XS4ALL. "The Pirate Bay website is not hosted on a Ziggo server, so Ziggo can't be held responsible for restricting access to the website. BREIN is targeting the wrong people."While this makes sense, it seems like every time we hear about court cases involving BREIN, the group comes out on top. So if I had to guess, I'm assuming that BREIN will win again. Hopefully I'll be surprised and the Dutch courts will pick up some common sense somewhere along the way.


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SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 25, 2010) - Soggy and windy conditions still couldn't slow down the Buccaneer track and field team on Saturday afternoon, as four ETSU athletes captured individual titles at the USC Upstate Invite.
Competing against two Atlantic Sun rivals in Campbell and the host Spartans, junior runner Manny Gonzales (Maryville, Tenn.), hurdler/high jumper Mike James (Palm Bay, Fla.), thrower Matt Baum (Middletown, Md.) and sophomore thrower Cornell Sneed (Miami, Fla.) all won their respective events on Saturday.
Leading the charge on the track was Gonzales, as he took home the top time in the 3000m (8:58.46), while finishing second in the 800m after clocking in at 1:55.50. Joining Gonzales with a solid effort in the 3000m was senior J Penny (Jonesborough, Tenn.). Penny placed right behind his Buccaneer teammate - finishing with a time of 9:01.13.
Meanwhile, in the field events, three ETSU standouts were excelling in the throws and vertical jumps.
James, who was making his season debut in the high jump, posted a first-place mark of 1.98m - which propelled him into fourth on the conference performance charts. In addition, James also tied his season best time in the 110mH after finishing second with a mark of 14.29. Joining James in the top-5 of the hurdles was senior Nic Chernikow (Seymour, Tenn.). Chernikow placed fifth by finishing with a time of 15.47.
Elsewhere in the field events, Baum and Sneed - who both set school records last weekend in Charlotte - took home gold in the javelin and discus.
Baum was also fresh off receiving his first career A-Sun Athlete of the Week honor, and continued his impressive ways in the javelin. The Middletown, Md. native beat out the field of competitors with a heave of 54.48m. Sneed also led the charge in the discus after letting one soar 44.34m.
Other ETSU notables included senior Kenneth Rotich's (Nairobi, Kenya) second-place performance in the 5000m. Rotich turned in a season best time of 14:33.05, while cousin Ben Ronoh (Sotik, Kenya) finished third.
A pair of ETSU athletes finished second and fourth, respectively, in the men's triple jump. Freshman Ryan Beaver (Virginia Beach, Va.) - who is currently the top triple jumper in the A-Sun - posted a mark of 13.85, while Dre Westfield (Cleveland, Tenn.) leaped 13.79m in the event. Fellow freshman Michael Lockhart (Dandridge, Tenn.) placed fourth in the long jump after one of his jumps measured at 6.47m.
On the women's side, Kelly Monteleone (Verona, Pa.) recorded a top-3 effort in the triple jump (11.03m). In the javelin, senior multi-sport athlete Amanda Youell (Middleburg, Fla.) finished third in the javelin after heaving one 29.15m.
The Bucs return to action next week when ETSU competes in the Liberty Twilight meet on Thursday, April 29.
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There are reports claiming McQueen took his own life -- but so far, an official cause of death has not been released.
The UK media organization, Sky News, is reporting that McQueen was found hanged in his apartment. Sky News also reports that local police have said the death would not be "treated as suspicious."
The 40-year-old designer often designed outfits for Lady Gaga, Rihanna and Prince Charles.
A rep from McQueen's office just released a statement saying, "At this stage it is inappropriate to comment on this tragic news beyond saying that we are devastated and are sharing a sense of shock and grief with [McQueen's] family."


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Archive - Jan 2, 2011
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Michael Dixon, Missouri
Playing on a very guard-heavy Missouri Tiger basketball team, the junior is doing his best to make his presence felt. The 6'1" Kansas City native is the current front-runner for national Sixth Man of the Year award. In a victory over William and Mary on December 18th, he exploded for 30 points on 13-19 from the field. He also shot an efficient 3-7 from three-point land. Against nationally ranked Illinois on the 22nd, he helped Mizzou stay undefeated by contributing 18 points, four assists, and two rebounds, while sinking an impressive 10-12 free throws. On almost any other team in America, Michael Dixon would be a starting guard. That shows you exactly how dangerous and deep Missouri's guards are this season.
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Rodney McGruder, Kansas State
The Kansas State Wildcats are off to an impressive start this season at 10-1. If they can get consistent play from their 6'4" star shooting guard, it could be another banner year for K-State. The junior showed off his impressive offensive arsenal in a 77-60 victory over Long Beach State this week. He scored 28 points on 10-11 shooting from the field, as well as 2-3 from 3-point range and 6-7 from the free-throw line. He pulled down six rebounds as well for the Wildcats, and was the steadying force the young team will be relying upon all season. He tends to disappear in some games, but from here on out, Kansas State can't afford for such a talented player to be so inconsistent.
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The Florida State Seminoles are looking like the second best team in the ACC this season, and a large portion of their success goes to the remarkable offensive improvement of 6'9" forward Chris Singleton. The past two seasons Singleton has been held back by a poor shot-selection, an inconsistent jumper and an abysmal free throw shooting percentage. This season he's managed to boost his three point shooting percentage from 29.7% to a very respectable 38.8%. Even more impressively, he's raised his free throw shooting percentage from 49.6% to 76.8%. Singleton is taking full advantage of his newfound shooting ability; not by taking more jump shots, but by forcing the defense to play closer to him. This gives him the opportunity to use his outstanding quickness and athletic ability to attack the basket more aggressively, awarding him with more free throw attempts (an area he conveniently doesn't suck at anymore). Defensively, Singleton is still the same player. He uses his length, athleticism, strength, instincts and tenacity to force the opposition into tough shots. In his Christmas Day game against Baylor, Singleton did a fantastic job limiting Perry Jones to 4 points and 4 turnovers in 31 minutes. Singleton is rebounding and blocking shots at a very high rate for someone who projects to be a wing player at the next level. He's also second in the ACC at steals with 2.4 per game. Chris Singleton was a likely first rounder last season as a defender/athlete, and his willingness to work on other areas of his game is something that an NBA team in the lottery could fall in love with.
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Miami is playing Duke this Sunday, so this is their chance to prove that they mean big business. I like the makeup of their roster, and while I don't believe that they are the best team in the ACC, I do believe that they are capable of putting a nice scare into the team that has yet to be scared this season. Miami has a strong backcourt with Malcolm Grant and Durand Scott to go along with a LARGE frontcourt with Reggie Johnson and Adrian Thomas. Miami's only loses this season have come from quality teams (Memphis, Rutgers, Central Florida), and they project to match up well against ACC competition. Expect Miami (FL) to enter the postseason (in a few months) on a high note.


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Nike's big reveal of their Air Force One 'High Frequency Digital Camouflage' is a clear cut reminder that their aesthetics committee is willing to test new waters. Like the Nike Foamposite Galaxy and Tom Sachs x Nike Craft: Space Camp Project, the HFDC is deeply rooted in Nike's burgeoning conceptual portfolio. It feels indebted to the groundwork laid by independent design projects, in particular Matt Stevens' Max 100. Despite his conceptual designs appearing on Nike Air Max 1's, similarities to the HFDC are easy to spot when comparing it to the Returned, Logical, Puzzled and Equal prints. This is by no means a negative observation. On the contrary it proves that Nike are not just willing to support artistic collaborations but more importantly try to play the game themselves.
It is increasingly feasible that Nike will be releasing a commemorative AF1 pack for each of the AF1's 30 years of existence by the end of this year. If true, time dictates that there will be a flurry of new AF1's in the coming months fuelling much speculation over Nike's every creative step. With speculation, however, there always needs to be clear differentiation between what is probable and what the consumer desires. The following ideas certainly reflect the latter.
Continuing with the principal theme of camouflage it would be interesting to see how Nike would approach creating a sister pack to the HFDC by basing the aesthetic on analogue not digital image making. Having a digital vs. analogue aesthetic is a jovial reinterpretation of the classic battle between old and new. Nike has been scripting this narrative for some time with their integration of the latest technologies and design elements onto their classic silhouettes. The challenge set with the analogue pack is it's not just enough for the innovation to be the hyperfusing, Vach Tech or using of FreeSole, but in creating a dated visual affect using these modern of modern methods. To understand the extent of this problem here are some images of analogue interference that would best suit the camouflage theme.
Importantly, Nike can draw inspiration from elsewhere too. Attempting to imitate the images above onto fabric pixel-by-pixel runs the risk of loosing the original effect altogether. The differences in material property between electronic images and fabric designs are not only numerous but also hugely complex. The differences between graphic design and fabric design however are concretely more similar. The work of Op artist Bridget Riley is a case in point. Although she investigates many areas of perception, her work, with its emphasis on optical effects is the perfect bridge between electronic images and fabric design. As she explains in this video about her working methods, she emphasises the importance of repetition of pattern to create an overall effect and not the repetition of singular cells or pixels.
If Nike were to create something along the lines of what has been speculated here, it would be first and foremost a triumph of cerebral design but more importantly a reinforcing of Nike's increasing success at bridging the world of art and artist with the world of commercial and consumer driven design.


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Yale or Boalt? I'd take Boalt.
Specialty rankings were introduced as a means for selling more volumes of USNWR
Quote from: bassdesire on January 31, 2006, 12:54:09 PMQuote from: Oski03 on January 31, 2006, 12:52:54 PMYale or Boalt? I'd take Boalt.I'd say you are in a very small minority.I doubt it. IP firms gorge themselves on Boalt graduates, especially the ones in the Bay Area. Of which there are many.
Quote from: Oski03 on January 31, 2006, 12:52:54 PMYale or Boalt? I'd take Boalt.I'd say you are in a very small minority.
I got this list off of another post... hopefully it's correct.1. University of CaliforniaBerkeley2. Stanford University (CA)3. George Washington University (DC)4. University of Houston5. Cardozo-Yeshiva University (NY)6. Franklin Pierce Law Center (NH)7. Columbia University (NY)8. Duke University (NC) New York University10. Boston University11. DePaul University (IL) Harvard University (MA)13. Illinois Institute of Technology (Chicago-Kent)14. Georgetown University (DC)15. John Marshall Law School (IL) Santa Clara University (CA)17. University of MinnesotaTwin Cities18. University of TexasAustin19. Michigan State University Washington University in St. Louis21. University of CaliforniaLos Angeles22. Fordham University (NY) University of Pennsylvania24. University of Washington25. George Mason University (VA)26. Boston College27. Case Western Reserve University (OH) University of MichiganAnn Arbor
I'd take Boalt. I think the shock and disbelief that someone would pick Boalt or Stanford over Yale is felt most acutely by those with prestige whore tendencies who feel extra chuffed because they happended to get into Yale. I'm not knocking Yale at all, just knocking obnoxious self-promoters.


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Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ...
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Hmmmm, the ADTRW seems to have a better quality video... but I'm leaning towards the BSS sub-translation. More stewing required, will probably download both for a few episodes.
@Damien: well... its a feudal setting about a merchant who meets a pagan diety on his travels. Its going to be a leisurely tale (at least at first), somewhat personality and relationship-driven. So it may not be to some tastes.
However, "demagologic" isn't a word in any dictionary, wiki, or google - so maybe you want to give that another shot?
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My guess is that he's like a lot of merchants at the time, where it wasn't the profit but also the solitary lifestyle that is appealing. To get out and see the world, as it were. He doesn't seem like the type to settle down just yet, which is why I think Horo chose him for her journey (her claims of him rescuing her are meant to flatter him so he'll agree to it).
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Location: Germany
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The first episode was good enough to make me interested, so I will keep watching his show.
I like the low-fantasy setting and the more realistic design of the soldiers (No bulky armors and such).
Koro is a quit interessting character and I'm curious to learn more about her.
I liked Ami Koshimizu portraing her too.
|2008-01-10, 06:49
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Age: 34
Ep 1
That was interesting. The thing that intrigues me the most about this is that there's about a million directions they can take this show, and none of them is any more obvious than any of the others. So there's a real freedom with what they can make of this. I have a feeling this show would work rather well if it were an amalgam of a lot of different things: slice-of-life, odd-couple romance, episodic journey, adventure, etc, etc.
Not much else to comment on. The episode didn't really do much more than introduce the characters and premise, but that's probably all a decent first ep needs to do. As far as the "fanservice" is concerned (in quotation marks), my opinion is that if they're going to show Horo naked, they may as well draw in the nipples. Not because I'm aroused by any of that in any way. That's hardly the case, particularly given that the scene was anything but sexual in nature. My gripe with nipple-less boobs (and this goes for all cases of it in anime) is that that type of censorship is patronizing, IMO. It's like they're saying "you can't handle nipples, but since we can't get away with not showing boobs, we'll just pretend they don't exist, so you have to play along as well". If the timeslot they're on is a problem, they should just use well chosen camera angles to hide the offending anatomy. Otherwise, draw in the goddamn nipples. Let's be realistic and grown up about this, FFS.
Minor gripe ultimately. Otherwise, I'm rather interested in seeing where this is going.
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On the much debated wolf-nipple dispute. They did seem to try and use hair to give slight coverage to that area at times. Though they didn't pull that off every time we got a look at Horo.
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Holy Zero-voice, Batman!
I don't know what to say about the show other than it could be interesting, it may not. That was a set-up episode plain and simple.
Great OP, HORRENDOUS ED (possibly worst one in the last 5 years at least, out of the 100+ anime series I've seen since).
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i dont know the translation of "démagologique" in english.
i dont really know how to explain it, the show gave me the impression it was trying to attract as many people as possible picking in as many genre as possible in order to attempt to please the most but without dedicating to something particularly.
something seemed off for me in that first episode, that s why i said i ll give this show a new chance in a few weeks to see if the direction they picked suit me, cause so far it s not "precise" enought
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It's Horo, not Han Solo.
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Also think its pretty interesting where the story can end up going. Aside from Horo wanting to go back to the North plenty of flexibility in what happens as they go along. Should be fun to watch the personalities of Lawrence and Horo interact. At least should be some interesting drama along the way.
Curious what kinds of difficulties will arise. Have to think that if Lawrence was concerned about Horo being a demon or possessed when he first saw her there could be some similar situations that come up along the way even if they try to hide her identity. Plus you can't imagine Horo would enjoy having people terrified of her so will keep an eye out for that.
At first the ED left me a bit...well it seemed a bit weird. But got a bit more used to it after listening a few times.
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I actually like both the OP and ED songs. I find the OP seemingly positive despite those sad lyrics. The ED is definitely quirky. But Clannad has "Dango Daikazoku" which is quirky and catchy also.
OP animation was awesome. The ED animation was funny and was matching the lyrics.
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Thanks for clearing that up, Damien.... it looked like it *ought* to be a word but latin-parsing it gave me possible meanings that made no sense.
On the ED, frankly I'd watch a LOT less anime if the OP/ED were important to me... fortunately, the OP sets the tone. The ED is just quirky to go with the humorous stills (which may seem ill-placed if the series goes seriously tragic).
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So said stuntman Harvey Parry of the classic film actor Peter Lorre. Others who shared the screen with Lorre remarked on his effortless ability to perform in front of the camera, to create and develop a character before their eyes. They also told stories of his practical jokes on-set and the way he dismissed his acting as "making faces".
It belied the seriousness with which he approached his craft.
This attitude carried over to his view of actor autobiographies. A "racket", he called it – one of his favorite words, along with "kreep", "vomitable", and "daddio". Lorre explained that his aversion to talking about himself stemmed from modesty, something his father had instilled in him. Not only was it indecent, but it required a certain lack of inhibition.
In the pages of this website, fans will find Peter Lorre's story told in family and candid photos, poster artwork from his various movies, the answers to Frequently Asked Questions, links to DVDs and CDs of his film, television, and radio performances, and the tribute paid him by a punk rock group called the World/Inferno Friendship Society.
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I am 24 years old, I live in Arizona. I currently live with my fiancee, my mother, and grandmother(have a problem with this, as I said, don't talk to me :) ) I am currently in college for my Bachelors of Science with Networking Emphasis. I am a huge pokemon fan despite my age, I believe it changed my life when I was younger and it actually made me social. I started out with Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow then moved on, I have yet to play Black 2 or White 2, but I plan to do so soon.
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Op-ed contributor G. Jefferson Price recently quoted the "prominent" Israeli journalist Gideon Levy to support his argument that an Israeli invasion of Gaza would be unwise ("For Israel, it's different this time," Nov. 20).
Mr. Levy is better described as a vocal, radical journalist who represents a small group of radical Israeli leftists. He views the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a very narrow, one-sided, biased prism. For him, the ultimate truth is that Israel is always the aggressor and the Palestinians are always the victims.
Producing a balanced report is not something Mr. Levy is capable of. Omitting essential information is his usual practice. He skillfully manipulates the facts to fit his own agenda.
Mr. Levy ignores the fact that Hamas not only rejected several peace offers by Israel but remains committed to its destruction. Israel pulled out of Gaza years ago, yet since then Israeli civilians have been living in constant terror from rockets fired from Gaza.
Why have we never read any articles by Mr. Levy opposing suicide bomb attacks against civilians? Why does he not speak out about the corruption and human rights abuses in Gaza, where Hamas, supported by Iran, operates as a terror organization in populated areas in order to use Palestinian civilians as human shields?
Mr. Price charges that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to retaliate militarily against the recent escalation in rocket attacks from Gaza was driven by a political agenda of burnishing his credentials before the upcoming elections. He also argues that Israel "has consistently obstructed and resisted a dignified peace for the region."
After reading his arguments I cannot help but to conclude that both Mr. Price and Mr. Levy are from the same school of thought regarding the conflict in the region. However, I am surprised that Mr. Price, a well-established and even "prominent" journalist in his own right, would have abandoned the most basic standard of journalistic ethics.
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10 May 2013, Geneva, Switzerland - On 15-16 May 2013, the international course of the Learning Platform on Human Mobility (LPHM) entitled "Addressing public perceptions of migrants, mastering communication strategies and partnering with the media" will take place in Antwerp, Belgium. This course is part of a series of learning opportunities resulting from an ambitious partnership between UNITAR and the Flemish Government, in collaboration with the City of Antwerp.
The LPHM is the first global platform dedicated to training local and regional authorities in the fields of migration and human mobility through a blended learning approach. In the next two years, it will deliver training to hundreds of local and regional government officials globally. For the Government of Flanders, the Learning Platform serves as a spring board for sharing Flemish insights and expertise on issues of migrant integration. In attracting policy-makers and practitioners from around the globe to Flanders, the LPHM offers a place of learning, sharing, and reflection on both the opportunities and challenges afforded by a more mobile world.
The LPHM is also initiated at a time when the city of Antwerp will inaugurate the historically significant Red Star Line Museumon on 28 September 2013.
LPHM courses rely on blended learning, guided by the practical knowledge of community leaders, academics, civil society representatives, policy makers, and other experts. "In this way, the UNITAR Learning Platform (LPHM) could 'pave the way' for local policy makers to support and implement innovative policies that have proven their use elsewhere" as Ms. Fatima Mansour Shama, New York's City's Commissioner of Immigrant Affairs, described when she took part in a preparatory meeting for the LPHM in Antwerp last July.
The first LPHM course will be led by an international team of senior professionals: Prof. Dr. Han B. Entzinger, Professor of Migration and Integration Studies at the Erasmus University in Rotterdam; Ms. Amy Selwyn, Managing Director at Storytegic; and Dr. Colleen Thouez of the School of International Service (American University) and UNITAR. Approximately 15 participants will take part in the course, representing regional, municipal and local governments and media from Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium; Plock, Mazovia, Poland; Durban, KwaZulu-Natal South Africa; and Diourbel, Senegal.
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Adriano Galliani believes it will be "very difficult" for AC Milan to secure the return of Kaka.
The 68-year-old has confirmed the club are in talks with Real Madrid about a possible loan deal for the former Rossoneri hero, but is maintaining a cautious approach to negotiations.
"Will it be possible to sign Kaka? It will be difficult, very difficult. How hard will I try? We'll see...," the CEO told Sky Sport Italia.
The Brazil international spent six years in Italy before making the switch to the Spanish capital in 2009.
But he has struggled to replicate the form he enjoyed at San Siro in Spain and recently hinted he would be willing to take a pay cut to make the move happen, much to the delight of Galliani.
"It's true, I was very, very pleased with Kaka's words. There is contact with Real Madrid, but at the moment I haven't got any news for you," he added.
The CEO then played down renewed speculation about a move for Mario Balotelli, following the appearance of his agent, Mino Raiola, at the club's offices.
"[It is] a normal thing that agents come by to visit."
Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi dropped a hint that the club will make a major signing this month, with Mario Balotelli and Kaka the players he is most likely referring to.
On Thursday night told Tirreno Sat: "We're counting on youngsters now, but I think that we could make an important signing in the January transfer window."
Meanwhile, Fluminense chief Peter Siemsen has flat-out denied that they are planning to bid for the 2007 Ballon d'Or winner.
"[The deal] does not exist," he told ESPN Brasil. "You know there is a lot of speculation... but we have not even sat down to negotiate with Kaka.
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The Newcastle upon Tyne Polytechnic Art Gallery was established in 1977 as a teaching gallery and a crucial link between town and gown. The gallery's policy was to present exhibitions by artists of national and international distinction, in addition to shows by less established but promising artists.
Mara-Helen Wood was appointed Exhibitions Officer in 1978 and two years later she curated the gallery's first major international exhibition with paintings by Edvard Munch, on loan from the Munch Museum Oslo.
Major UK touring exhibitions of Munch's work followed in the 1980s, including Munch and Photography in 1989, firmly establishing the gallery's international profile.
In 1992 Newcastle Polytechnic was awarded status as Northumbria University and Miss Wood was appointed Director and Keeper of Collections of the University Gallery. Also that year, Miss Wood was invited to curate the Edvard Munch Frieze of Life exhibition at The National Gallery, London.
University Gallery initiated high profile exhibitions with touring links in America, Japan, Greece, Italy and Germany while maintaining an annual programme of exhibitions by artists of regional and national distinction.
The gallery specialises in contemporary painting, sculpture, printmaking and photography exhibitions, as well as historic and thematic loan exhibitions from national collections. Exhibitions are supported by scholarly publications, interpretative literature and an education programme for adults and children, including public lectures, art classes and study days.
In 2003-2004, with grant support from the Baring Foundation, Northern Rock and the Monument Trust, the gallery underwent a major redevelopment programme to improve access, double the exhibition space and create a highly visible public entrance.
Nico Widerberg's impressive sculpture Pillar Man, commissioned by ACE and Newcastle City as part of the Hidden Rivers programme, marks the entrance to the University Gallery. It is one of three other major sculptures, commissioned by the university as part of its 'Percent for Art' policy.
In 2008 the University Gallery's sister organisation Kings Place Gallery opened in Kings Place, London, providing a touring link for exhibitions and events initiated by the University Gallery. This unique and enterprising development placed the University of Northumbria at the heart of the Kings Cross regeneration area, which included the relocation of Central St Martins in 2012 on the site opposite.
University Gallery also provides training and work experience for students, as well annual placements for graduate and post-graduate students from Northumbria and Newcastle Universities.
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Where the customer believes they have a potential claim they must return to a member of the Citroën Authorised Repairer Network and present the associated invoice. The Authorised Repairer will then carry out a technical validation to confirm the claim is valid.If the part is then subsequently replaced, the warranty on this part will be for the remaining contractual period from the original invoice date.
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Our warranty comprises of one high level of cover, with no excess charges or claim limits for all qualifying vehicles, and is supplied to you by your Citroën dealer. For more information 'Citroën Select' below.
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For Jodi Johnston, last 'Daybreak' on the air was bittersweet
Just one word captured the departure of longtime Buffalo television anchor Jodi Johnston from the airwaves Wednesday: Bittersweet.
"It's bittersweet to leave people's lives," Johnston said a few hours after wrapping up her final stint on the "Daybreak" early-morning program on WGRZ Channel 2.
"I am grateful for people who've watched me all these years," she said. "It's hard to say goodbye."
Johnston, who had been at Channel 2 for 12½ years and in broadcast journalism for 16 years, is moving on to an executive position at First Niagara Bank.
A longtime anchor of the "Daybreak" program, in recent years Johnston also hosted an evening newscast for the station.
Johnston, who is married and the mother of an 8-year-old son, said she felt unable to continue with the difficult schedule demanded by broadcast news.
"He's just the highlight of my life," Johnston said of her son, Max. "But he's getting to an age where he's getting busy. We've got sports, we've got school activities, the homework is mounting up. He needed me with him in the mornings and the evenings, and that's what I was missing."
"I don't want to miss out on that," she said. "These years are just so precious."
Max, a third-grader in a local Catholic school, came on to the "Daybreak" program Wednesday to appear with Johnston for a final time – and to read a moving personal letter.
"He actually wrote a goodbye to Western New York," said Johnston, who relocated from Hamburg to Amherst with her family not long ago.
"He had written a letter, saying thanks everyone for watching my mom, and now we have time to spend together," said Johnston. "I knew Max was coming on – I didn't know what his letter would say."
She said she was touched by the moment, as well as by her experiences over the past few weeks since she announced her departure from the station, with fans and viewers who told her how much she had meant to their lives.
"I have made some incredible friendships from people who are just great members of this community, over the years," Johnston said. "The biggest honor of this job has been telling the stories of incredible people. I'll miss that."
Johnston called her new job in banking an extension of, not a break from, her job in journalism and communications.
"This opportunity that I've been presented with at First Niagara is really a natural extension of my career," she said. "It will allow me to use my unique skill set. I feel like I have a great opportunity."
Johnston, who for years has risen before dawn to make it on time to the "Daybreak" set in Buffalo, said she looks forward to one aspect of her new job: more predictable hours.
"I'm hoping," she said, laughing, "it will be much more normal."
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When the LA Galaxy visit the White House this year, they'll have some company with them when they meet President Barack Obama - the Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings.
In a press conference marking the return of the National Hockey League after a lengthy 113-day lockout, Kings Governor and AEG President and CEO Tim Leiweke told reporters that the Galaxy would visit the White House on the same day as the Kings.
"We have a tentative date and we're waiting to see if it works on the president's schedule," Leiweke told reporters. "We're going to take the Kings and the Galaxy on the same day, and do it in one shot with both teams. No one's ever done that before, but, then again, no city has ever had two championships like this. We're going to bring all our guys back from the Galaxy, including Mr. [David] Beckham, and all of the Kings during a road trip."
As for possible dates, the Galaxy's trip to Washington, D.C. on Sept. 15 to face D.C. United seems unlikely as the NHL's lockout shortened 48-game season will already be completed. The Galaxy will travel to the East Coast numerous times before then including a March 30 trip to face Toronto FC as well as a likely seven day jaunt in mid-May that will include matches against the Philadelphia Union on May 15 and New York Red Bulls on May 19.
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From time to time, when some feminists point out something that shows that misogyny has deep cultural roots, some anti-feminist, MRA, or genuinely concerned person will put forth their opinion that feminists tend to give short shrift to the ways in which men are harmed by other men. These men (and women, sometimes) think that, because many feminists focus a good deal of their attention on the hardships of women, that said feminists are somehow slighting men, saying that the hardships men face aren't worth talking about at all. Many of the people commenting in this way think that men deserve 'equal time'.
I don't think it's the case that men deserve equal time from feminist women in general. This is a controversial point, probably, but I tend to think that it's feminist men who need to better articulate the harms that traditional gender roles sometimes have on men. And yet, I also disagree with the aforementioned commentors on a factual matter: They tend to claim that feminist women don't value the well-being of men--that men are completely left out of feminist analysis, except when noting the patriarchy. I disagree. Most of the feminisms that I find myself engaging in acknowledge the harm men face as regards rigid gender roles, and most of the feminists I interact with do more than acknowledge these harms. So, while I don't think that women feminists in any way need to prove themselves to these commentors, I find myself wanting to simply note a few counterexamples that I find through my daily perusal of feminist blogs and literature, as well as through my conversations with other feminists. I hope this will become a resource, over time, for people to recognize and remember that the lives of men are, indeed, important to feminists.
First up, Jill from Feministe notes that most media outlets are picking up a story about a woman in Saudi Arabia being punished with 200 lashes for being raped, but these same media outlets are generally playing down (or ignoring all together) the fact that a man who was with her was also raped, and is also being punished (though it's unclear for what at the moment) by lashing. And why might the media be doing this? Because it helps to reify the idea that women are treated so badly within "other" cultures, without addressing the fact that men and women are often treated horribly. Jill says:
This is a women's rights issue, and it's a human rights issue. But the erasure of the male rape survivor serves a variety of purposes, of which highlighting women's rights abuses is only one. It lets us separate us from them; when we highlight the atrocity of a rape victim being put on trial, we allow ourselves to ignore all the other ways that our own systemic human rights abuses reflect those of Saudi Arabia: the death penalty, secret prisons, harsh punishments for juvenile offenders, lack of due process rights, disproportionate prosecution of minorities, and on and on. We position ourselves as the enlightened saviors, the ones who speak truth in the face of a nation of backwards Muslims. Of course, the people who were initially outraged over this case and who publicized the woman's cause are Saudi — the lawyer, human rights activists, the media. And while that gets a mention, it's only to further highlight the backwardness of Saudis.
And I think it's important to note explicitly that it isn't feminists who are ignoring the plight of this man; rather, those who have it as part of their interests a hyper-masculine sort of patriotism (i.e. Americuh needs to go save those women!) are the ones creating the silence around this poor man. In fact, if it weren't for Jill and Feministe, I wouldn't have known about the man in the story at all, even though I've ready many accounts from mainstream media about it.


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Warren "Shorty" Witt, 89, of Reinbeck, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2014, at Parkview Manor in Reinbeck, Iowa, while under the care of Unity Point Hospice. A funeral service was held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at the Union Congregational United Church of Christ in Reinbeck. Burial followed at Reinbeck Cemetery. Visitation was held from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at the French-Hand Funeral Home in Reinbeck; with a 6:00 PM Masonic service, conducted by the Masonic Coin Lodge # 394. Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be left at www.abelsfuneralhomes.com
Shorty was born on January 27, 1925 in Reinbeck, Iowa; the son of Albert and Irene (Plett) Witt. He was raised in Reinbeck and graduated from Reinbeck High School in the Class of 1942. He then attended Iowa State University. Shorty was united in marriage to Julia Hilbrant on October 14, 1956 in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. They made Reinbeck their home and welcomed their children, Nancy and Chris, into their family. Shorty worked 40 years as a machinist for John Deere, retiring in 1987.
Shorty was a lifelong member of the Union Congregational United Church of Christ in Reinbeck. He was an active member in the Reinbeck Masonic Coin Lodge # 394 and Eastern Star. Shorty also served as a board member of the United Cerebral Palsy of North East Iowa.
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He was an avid reader of the newspaper. He liked to keep up on current events. Shorty was a gardener and enjoyed growing both flowers and vegetables. He enjoyed playing golf as well as watching college basketball especially UNI and Iowa State games. His true joy in life came from spending time with his family and friends.
Shorty is survived by his wife Julia, of Reinbeck; daughter Nancy Witt of Reinbeck; son Chris (Kay) Witt of Reinbeck; sister-in-law Rosie Witt of Waterloo and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Horace Witt and Russell Witt; sisters Lorraine Clarke and Inez Buhman and nephews Steve Buhman and Clinton Clarke.


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Confessions of a Scary Mommy : An Honest and Irreverent Look at Motherhood: The Good, the Bad, and the Scary
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Based on the hugely popular website, ScaryMommy.com, Confessions of a Scary Mommy digs deep into the underbelly of parenting and tackles the issues many mothers are too afraid to expose. Sometimes I just let my children fall asleep in front of the TV. In a culture that idealizes motherhood, it's scary to confess that, in your house, being a mother is beautiful and dirty and joyful and frustrating all at once. Admitting that it's not easy doesn't make you a bad mom; at least, it shouldn't. If I can't survive my daughter as a toddler, how the hell am I going to get through the teenage years? When Jill Smokler was first home with her small children, she thought her blog would be something to keep friends and family updated. To her surprise, she hit a chord in the hearts of mothers everywhere. I end up doing my son's homework. It's wrong, but so much easier. Total strangers were contributing their views on that strange reality called motherhood. As other women shared their stories, Jill realized she wasn't alone in her feelings of exhaustion and imperfection. My eighteen month old still can't say "Mommy" but used the word "shit" in perfect context. But she sensed her readers were still holding back, so decided to start an anonymous confessional, a place where real moms could leave their most honest thoughts without fearing condemnation. I pretend to be happy but I cry every night in the shower. The reactions were amazing: some sad, some pee-in-your-pants funny, some brutally honest. But they were real, not a commercial glamorization. I clock out of motherhood at 8 P.M. and hide in the basement with my laptop and a beer. If you're already a fan, lock the bathroom door on your whining kids, run a bubble bath, and settle in. If you've not encountered Scary Mommy before, break out a glass of champagne as well, because you'll be toasting your initiation into a select club. I know why some animals eat their young. In chapters that cover husbands (The Biggest Baby of Them All) to homework (Didn't I Already Graduate?), Confessions of a Scary Mommy combines all-new essays from Jill with the best of the anonymous confessions. Sometimes I wish my son was still little--then I hear kids screaming at the store. As Jill says, "We like to paint motherhood as picture perfect. A newborn peacefully resting on his mother's chest. A toddler taking tentative first steps into his mother's loving arms. A mother fluffing her daughter's prom dress. These moments are indeed miraculous and joyful; they can also be few and far between." Of course you adore your kids. Of course you would lay down your life for them. But be honest now: Have you ever wondered what possessed you to sign up for the job of motherhood? STOP DO NOT OPEN THIS BOOK UNTIL YOU RECITE THESE VOWS I shall remember that no mother is perfect and my children will thrive because, and sometimes even in spite, of me. I shall not preach to a fellow mother who has not asked my opinion. It's none of my damn business. I shall maintain a sense of humor about all things motherhood.
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Enrico Dindo
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Enrico Dindo, cellist
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Enrico Dindo was born into a family of musicians.
At the age of six he began studying cello and afterwards graduated at the "G. Verdi" Conservatoire of music in Turin. Later on, he perfected his studies with Egidio Roveda and with Antonio Janigro.In 1987, at the age of 22, he began performing as principal cellist in the Teatro alla Scala Orchestra, for eleven years until 1998.
In 1997 he won the First Prize at "ROSTROPOVICH" Competition in Paris, the great Russian Maestro wrote about him: "he is a cellist of exceptional qualities, a complete artist and a formed musician, with an extraordinary sound which flows as a splendid Italian voice".
Since then, he began the soloist activity performing in many countries, with prestigious Orchestras such as the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, the Rotterdam Philarmonic Orchestra, the Orchestre Nationale de France, the Orchestre du Capitole de Toulouse, the Filarmonica della Scala, the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra, the State Orchestra of Sao Paulo, the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Gewandhausorchester. He also performed with important Conductors such as Riccardo Chailly, Aldo Ceccato, Gianandrea Noseda, Myung-Whun Chung, Daniele Gatti, Paavo Jarvj, Valery Gergev, Riccardo Muti as well as Mstislav Rostropovich.
He was guest in numerous Festivals and Concert halls of the whole world among which London (Wigmore Hall), Paris Evian, Montpellier, Santiago de Compostela, participating at the Budapest "Spring Festival", at the Settimane Musicali of Stresa, and at the White Nights Festival in St. Petersburg, and he was invited at the Dubrovnik Festival and by Gidon Kremer at the Lockenhaus Festival.
In May 2000 the Associazione Nazionale Italiana Critici Musicali (Italian National Association of Musical Critics) confers him the "Abbiati" Prize as the best soloist of the 1998/1999 Season. In August 2004 he was named overall winner of the Sixth International Web Concert Hall Competition, and in November 2005 the President of the Italian Republic Carlo Azelio Ciampi awarded him the "Vittorio De Sica" Prize for the music.
Among his recent engagements we remind concerts with the Swedish Radio Orchestra in Stockholm , with the London Philharmonic and an European tour with the Gewandhaus Orchestra, conducted by Riccardo Chailly, with concerts in Leipzig, Luzern festival, Vienna and MiTo festival.
In the season 2010 / 2011 he will perform, among others, in Frankfurt with the Hessische Rundfunk, in Copenhagen with the Danish National Orchestra,
In 2010 he recorded the Shostakovich cello concertos nr. 1 and nr. 2 with the Danish National Orchestra, conducted by Gianandrea Noseda.
In September 2010 he will record for DECCA the Bach cello Suites
Among the authors that composed music dedicated to him there are Giulio Castagnoli (Concerto for Cello and double Orchestra), Carlo Boccadoro (L'Astrolabio del mare, for cello and piano and Asa Nisi Masa, for cello, two horns and strings), Carlo Galante (Luna in Acquario, for cello and ten instruments) and Roberto Molinelli (Twin Legends, for cello and Strings, Crystalligence, for cello solo and Iconogramma for cello and orchestra).
Enrico Dindo records for Decca and plays a Pietro Giacomo Rogeri cello of 1717 (ex Piatti), confided to him by the Pro Canale Foundation.


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The Barefoot bandit, opinions
For the past two days I've been having some thoughts in the back of my mind about an article I read on Yahoo about this kid the press dubbed "The Barefoot Bandit". I would like to share my opinion about this kid and in doing so also share my opinion on this global society we all live or just exist in.
The kid who's name is Colton Harris- Moore was caught in a Miami Vice type of boat chase and was jailed in the Bahamas about two or three days ago. He is something of a folk hero to some and of course to others he a criminal and some what of a douche bag. I agree... with both.
When I first read of his exploits I have to be honest in saying I had a smile on my face. Just imagine the adventure and adrenalin rushes this kid must have felt for the last two years, some of us won't feel that our whole life, of course some don't want to. I for one have always had that adventure feeling since the day I was born. It took me all about four hours to decide to join the Navy. So I can sympathize with this kid. Imagine for a second if you will, what it would feel like to buck the system of society, to recklessly take life, strap it on your back and fly off a cliff to soar into the blue without restraints. Well he did steal a plane without having any flight training and crash landed without a scratch, but lets get back to my opinion ( you can read the story in the link I provided).
My impression of this kid is super intelligent and also a psychopath (to an extent that is). Certain studies have been preformed on the way psychopaths process feelings, and it has been found that their brain works differently in that they don't have that ultimate feeling of guilt that prevents most of us from doing wrong. Also his upbringing probably as a lot to do with his frame of mind. He is an expertly trained outdoors man, so his "survival" instinct is probably way beyond any one who's lived in the city. I would say he would best be suited for survival if there would be a world ending event. Man is after all an animal, and our instinct is to survive no matter what.
Freedom is also in our DNA, just as wild animals need to be free to roam and live, so do we humans. Imagine not having to go to work day in and day out, clocking in and out, short lunch hours and pain in the ass coworkers and customers. I mean it is a dream to be that free, at least to me it is. This leaves to problem of basic needs, everyone's gotta eat, sleep, be warm, and once in a while partake of the opposite sex's many enjoyable pleasures. In order to do such things one needs (at least in this reality) money. So here in lays the problem. Society is not set up to be equal, life is definitely not fair, and there needs to be some sort of equalizer fr those of us born without. So Colton basically decided to buck the system and just take what he wants when he wants it. I admire that, only because that is basically how modern society was created.
Now that is enough of me praising this guy, people like him (a few names come to mind... Hitler, Stalin, Sadam... you know the usual culprits) with just a little more tact and power have committed some of the most despicable crimes know to man. So I tend to find his actions just a bit laughable compared to theirs, yet still wrong.
The people from who he stole were mostly well off to rich people, so unless they came from nothing and made something of themselves I have no sympathy, sorry that's just how I feel. I mean the rich are at the top of the food chain, so for a really small fish it just feels good to see the shark get scared by the hook once in a while. That being said, if he were in my house and I were to catch him, he would not only be wearing a bulletproof vest ( which is ridiculous, because no rich person would risk their freedom to kill a guy that the insurance company already made up for.), he'd be in a c-collar, and have a wired jaw. It's just survival, just like I said.
So to conclude my (little:p) rant I would like to say, I think this kid did a good job at living life to the fullest, but in the end he should remember the one thing every cholo has tattooed somewhere on their body, laugh now, cry later.
Good luck, and don't drop the soap Colton.
There is a site where you can donate money for this guy's legal defense. I don't care to search for it, nor do I have the money to help, partly because I don't care and partly because he didn't take me with him! Though I don't know him personally.:D
He will be quite the ladies' man once he comes out of the jail. For the time being, however, he should be the popular fresh meat whose orifices are in need of exploring. And that's the extent of my contribution to this topic.
P.S. Excellent opening post MAQI.
No. Emphatically not impressed. It's one thing to be a survivalist, quite another to take things that do not belong to you, and to disrupt order just for the thrill of it. Call it cultural bias on my part. And that's the extent of my contribution to this topic.
Agreed, though, good starting post.
Just a thief with a good story.
Brilliant OP. As for the guy, he may have wanted to live a life of thrills, but becoming a thief wasn't exactly the best choice for that imo. Cool story tho!
His ability to whet other people's curiosity is rather superb. His ability to survive is indeed impressive... As well as his luck. I'm not impressed by his way of living, however. I won't go in depth besides me thinking he is a sad case of wasted potential.
I do not condone his actions, nor do I think they are living life to the fullest. But this is largely subjective.
He is brave, but I think that eventually became disregard and reckless. That's all.
...And I apologize if I offended anyone.
sounds like a bad case of bad parenting
if you had a chance to talk about him, you'd probably change your opinion of him
the press likes to create these folk heroes because it sells papers or tv
I think this case shows how important it is to have good parents or good social workers, but as we can see, both failed in this case. I have great sympathy for the kid, and no way would I stick him into jail, never. If the parents failed him, it's the governments obligation to cover for them, but they failed in that as well. And now they want to just stick him into jail, and wash themselves of guilt? Yeah, good job America.
I think this kid shows tremendous potential, I mean come on, learning how to fly from a manual and computer simulation games? He is like MacGyver :heh: While I do not approve of his actions, I do not think that it's right to just deal with the consequences. Sure, he lived by the law of the jungle, but that is just because he was never taught otherwise. And by the topic of personal freedom, I have always followed this simple principle: An it harm none, do what ye will. Of course it's debatable what might harm someone, but it's a basic guideline. We were all born brutes, just look at little kids and try to prove me wrong. They are all horrible without knowledge of what is considered socially acceptable, they do not know how to suppress that inner"brute". So while I personally do think that being a real pirate would be awesome and thrilling, it's just not right to steal from people no matter how you look at it. Not even the Robin Hood types, although I could debate on that issue, especially socially wise. But not in this topic.
I have sympathy for anybody raised by abusive, neglective, douchebag parents.
On the other hand, I do not have sympathy for criminals just because they came from broken homes. Colton Harris may not have had a choice in how he lived his life, but I feel bad for all the honest hard-working people who had their property which they bought with their hard-earned money stolen by him.
I'm definitely impressed. I don't agree with everything he did but one thing I know is, even if I wanted to I could not pull off what he did. That alone earns some degree of respect from me.
As with every criminal with a noteworthy story, I always wonder what such a person would accomplish if they used their skills to better society. I imagine that as time goes on, while excitement about these events will die down in most circles, those that are particularly moved by it will continue to pile exaggeration upon exaggeration in the retelling.
In a century, we'll have people swearing he was a martyr for social upheaval.
He's going to get a couple of TV movie/book deals when he gets out. The Runaway Bride did, and this is way more impressive.
Reminds me of Frank Abagnale, Jr., but to a lesser degree (guy the movie 'Catch Me If You Can' was based off).
Hmm so how long until Grand Theft Auto 4 is blamed for this guy's behaviour? Because that sounds a lot like Just Cause 2 and GTA, run around steal something, steal a helicopter, crash and keep running from the police
1. how do you know those people are Rich? Just because some of them have a bit more then most other people doesn't make them rich or even if they can be consider rich. Doesn't make them deserve having their broken into or property stolen. Also even if the money was inherited, so what? They didn't steal it, if you feel it is unfair for people to inherit wealth then write to congressman and ask them to increase the inheritance tax.
2. He also didn't just steal form "Rich People" (please define Rich). he also stole form everyone including shop owners and vandalize property with his breaking and enter. Do you know who ends paying for that, you and me. The insurance company (that is if the shop had insurance beyond basic fire) will reimburse the shop owner, then the Ins Company will raise the shop owners rates and the rates of other small business to cover the lost. The Shop owners will raise thier prices to cover the increase in Ins cost. So who lose in the end? Everyone who lives in the area, who will now have to pay higher prices.
Society needs to stop rewarding people for bad behavior.
Wrong focus.
The real psychopaths and sociopaths rise to the top of the food chain. They are the CEO's, the CIO's, the people right behind the world leaders (if not the leaders themselves). We, as a society, reward the sociopath by giving them more of what they want: power.
It's what we value. We want someone to tell us what to do, and gladly give up all control over much of our lives in the process. This kid took and did as he pleased, and yes, when he gets out of prison and decides to play the game, he'll become of those that takes from you on a far grander scale.
Ask yourself if that's really what you want, before you start idolizing.
Of course, taking is all well and good if you actually plan to use it to overthrow the current order. A little revolution now and again is a good thing. Reminds those sociopaths exactly who is supposed to be in charge.
It is like this show on National Geographic I was watching some time back. It was about a thief that had been locked up in a maximum security prison. They engineered a truly miraculous escape plan that included replicating a prison guard's key from Styrofoam, digging a 30 foot long tunnel underneath the prison, etc. Needless to say I was blown away by the end of the show, but if I were calling the shots I'd put him back in prison in a heartbeat. Maybe I'm disingenuous, but I guess some more deviant side of me is still capable of appreciating these feats of mischief even if I don't endorse them.
Firstly I want to thank everyone who said my op was good. I wanted to say more but I guess I just could not convey my thoughts as well as I planned to.
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I am a new convert. I am a "facebook by choice" user. I am going to learn twitter next week. I have started this blog. What the heck happened to me?
For many years I sarcastically dismissed social media. And everything I hated about it is still true: it can be a colossal time-waster, inane, narcissistic, prying, all-encompassing. I am still not interested in hearing who else you are friends with, where you went grocery shopping, or how many times you played Words With Friends. But everything else about it is also true: it connects people across the miles, it creates an eclectic community of friends of friends, it allows for sharing of big ideas, it fosters intellectual conversation across neighbourhoods, it brings you links to articles you might never read otherwise, it often makes you think about things you aren't currently thinking about. But whatever its pros and cons, it is the medium of our age; it isn't going away anytime soon and those of us who refuse to learn it are going to be left in the dust.
We boomers often feel frustrated and left out as our kids so easily navigate social media. It is their mother tongue. We are like immigrants who don't speak the language, so instead of admitting that, and going to sign up for an SMSL (Social Media as a Second Language) class, we gather in little clumps and tsk-tsk the youngins' who speak it so fluently. We mock them and it makes us feel better that we "just don't get it." We are like old world grandparents who are proud that their kids are part of the new culture but refuse to really be part of it themselves, making excuses, "it's too late". We frown, we criticize, but secretly we look over their shoulders and wonder if we aren't missing all the fun.
The problem is especially evident in the Jewish community. Jewish organizations are often late adopters; we wait and see what the newest trend is and then, when it isn't new anymore, we tentatively put a toe in and try it. Often it's just too late for whatever trend we have just decided is worthwhile, anyway. I remember when synagogues reasoned that they didn't need a website; after all, they had a newsletter, a phone chain, a secretary. Then in fear of being left behind, and in a "we are too late!" panic, many Jewish organizations finally threw together a website with lots of Jewish stars and menorahs, and hoped for the best. And what got jazzed up in a slick new digital package? The same old programming.
Organizations didn't take the time or allocate the resources to truly understand how this new media could be used, so these initial attempts were often poorly designed static brochures which didn't take advantage of the many features online communication offers. Not only that, but not believing that an online presence was a critical part of their modus operandi, synagogues and Jewish organizations chose volunteer hobbyists instead of professional designers. Online presence seemed to be a last priority, so no one was trained to keep it up to date or add useful content. Within months, no one wanted to use the website, only confirming the naysayers who predicted that the whole project would be a waste of time and money.
Today it is almost unheard of for a synagogue to not have a website or use email. Now we are quicker to jump on the bandwagon and make Facebook pages for ourselves. But too many of us substitute a cool new social media branding for great new ideas, deep connections, interactive learning and discussions, weaving a web of thought and action, and content worth posting. And twitter too! I don't think I'll be the first, but I'll sure be tweeting Torah study and not trivia.
All this could become a full time job; the Rabbi as social media maven. There are Rabbis who have thousands of "likes" on their Facebook pages. But we need not approach this new language with fear; it is only a language and as such, it is a tool. Remember, Maimonides said all language is metaphor. So is Facebook. It's a metaphor for the interconnectivity, interactivity, intertextuality, and intercommunal dialogue we could have if we weren't so darn afraid of the "f" word.


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Oct. 19, 2009
FAIRFIELD, CT - Sophomore Jessica Colberg (Long Beach, CA) was named the Northeast Conference Women's Volleyball Player of the Week today, while freshman Elise Sage (Greenwood Village, CO) was named the NEC Rookie of the Week.
Colberg wins the award after making a switch from her normal libero position last week to outside hitter, filling in for injured teammate Maile Hetherington. It was the first time in her collegiate career she had played anywhere besides libero and she responded in a big way, collecting 32 kills in a perfect 3-0 week for the Pioneers. She hit an impressive .421 and also compiled 31 digs, two solo blocks and a pair of service aces.
In a 3-0 win over Hartford, Colberg had 17 kills and just one error - hitting .667 - with 12 digs and a service ace. In a 3-0 win at Robert Morris - the first time the Pioneers had ever beaten the Colonials - she had nine kills and hit .316 with seven digs, an ace and a service error. She closed out the week with six kills and 12 digs in a 3-0 win at Saint Francis (PA). She leads the Pioneers in digs this season with 319.
Sage collected 18 kills, 13 digs, four assists, two block assists, and five service aces en route to her second NEC Rookie of the Week accolade. She made just two attack errors all week hitting an impressive .533. On Saturday against RMU, Sage had seven kills, four digs and an assist. She followed that up with six kills, five digs, four aces and an assist in the win at Saint Francis (PA).
Sage leads the Pioneers in hitting this season at .313.