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How to Kiteboard
the speed of wakeboarding without needing a boat.
the freedom of surfing without having to paddle out or time the waves.
the hangtime of motocross – with a much longer float.
Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing or whatever you'd like to call it is fun and it's taking off.
How to Kiteboard / Kitesurf
Here are the steps to get started Kitesurfing
1. Get a Trainer Power Kite
This step is the most crucial for learning quickly – that's why it's mentioned first. Trainer kites are smaller and simpler than full-sized kites. They will teach you the basics on land before heading out to the water. You won't have the distraction of the board so you will only be learning the basics of kite flying. Trainer kites are usually 2 line foil kites ranging in size from 1 to 3 meters. Go for a good size such as 3 meters. Trainer kites provide the basic knowledge of kite control and power zones of the wind window. You will need to to perfect this kite control before moving to a larger power kite. It will also save you money (and frustration) by cutting down on extra kite lessons.
It's best to get a trainer kite instructional DVD to practice your skills along with your new Trainer kite.
2. Strengthen your Board Skills
Sports such as wakeboarding, skateboarding and surfing will all improve your kitesurfing board skills. Any experience you have with these sports will speed up your time learning to kiteboard. The benefit of having strong board skills is that now you can focus on flying the kite instead learning to ride the board at the same time.
Ways to get good fast? Wakeboarding (either board or cable park). Hop on a long skateboard or mountain board and practice carving down hills. Snowboard any chance you get as this is great for improving your edge control and ability to ride switch (back foot forwards).
3. Take a Lesson – critical step!
Lessons will cut your learning curve down considerably. Find a qualified instructor and they will fast track your learning and make the experience fun. He or she will be able to give you hands-on instruction for the technique and gear you will need to progressYou can learn a lot from the tutorials we have here (link) but they will not replace having an in-person lesson.
Just to say it again, lessons are not just valuable – they are critical for avoiding kitesufing accidents which result in injury to yourself, others and the reputation of our sport.
4. Use the Right Kite Surfing Equipment for your needs
Using the kite instructors gear before buying a full-size kite is a smart move.
You will save wear-and-tear on your gear as the first few times you will most likely crash the kite a few times. This is not a big deal with the foil trainer kites, but the bigger kites need more care.
They will explain to you the differences between different kite shapes and sizes so you will know the right gear to buy. But make sure they understand the type of kitesurfing equipment that is right for you. This means getting the gear best suited for your skill level, size and kite conditions.
Too many beginner kitesufers buy gear that isn't right for them. Take some time to read through this site so you so you can get the right gear the first time.
This howtokite.com site was designed by kitesurfers to provide the best information to help get you started and off the ground….literally.
The purpose of this site is to give you the information you need so you will choose us to buy the kitesurfing equipment you need.
In review:
1. Get a trainer kite – and practice
2. Strengthen up your Board skills.
3. Take a Lesson
4. Buy the right gear for your needs
How to Kiteboard – continued
Learning how to kiteboard will present you with an entirely new world of freedom, intensity and sheer pleasure. Learning how to kiteboard can present challenges, but for those that get beyond the first few lessons and start riding on their own, there are endless smiles and any challenges that may have existed in the startup phase are soon forgotten.
Lessons with a professional instructor present an opportunity to learn how to kitesurf in an environment that is safe and will allow for focus on the skills you'll need to improve over time. I can't emphasize enough how much faster you'll progress if you're able to learn the skills correctly the first time. Seven or eight years ago there may have been a lack of instructors simply because the sport was so new. Now, the gear has improved significantly as far as safety considerations and the instruction is top notch.
Please understand that the learning process and reading about kitesurfing online or in books and magazines is not enough. Getting instruction in an environment where you aren't risking injury or worse to yourself or others is vital to maximizing the joy you'll get out of this amazing sport. That said, the dynamics and physics of how to kitesurf involve harnessing the power of the wind to build up enough speed to keep the rider planing across the water.
After the instructor-led basic training with a practice kite, learning how to steer the kite and simulating the riding, learning figure 8 patterns, and feeling the power that a kite will generate, the next step is body-dragging. This is not as bad as it sounds, but involves the rider in the water with a larger kite and while connected to the kite with the harness, practicing the same sine (up and down) pattern in a specific direction while being pulled or "dragged" through the water. This also allows the new rider to feel what type of power the kite will be generating when diving the kite which is what will eventually pull the rider out of the water.
How to Kite
There is a significant amount of pull required to get the rider out of the water and planing. Having a solid concept of what the kite is doing by feeling where it is and what it is doing requires practice. Learning how to kiteboard is your ticket to a truly new world. The community you'll be a part of is friendly, open, and loves the same freedom you'll soon experience learning how to kiteboard.
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Dolly Parton has denied long-circulating speculation that she is gay in a candid interview with Nightline.
RIP Jelena and TomKat! Check out the most shocking celebrity splitsThe legendary singer and gay icon, whose been married to her husband Carl Dean for 46 years, shut down the reports that she is romantically involved with her childhood friend Judy Ogle. In fact, the singer says she has even bonded over the gay rumors with her pal Oprah Winfrey."We do talk about that. Gayle [King], her friend, Judy, my friend. They just think that you just can't be that close to somebody," Parton says. "Judy and I have been best friends since we were like in third and fourth grade. I mean, I love her as much as I love anybody in the whole world but we're not romantically involved."
Photos: Everybody's posing nude! Check out Rihanna and other stars who've bared allParton was promoting her new memoir, Dream More: Celebrate the Dreamer in You. For more of Parton's candid interview, including a story about losing a drag contest, watch the video below.

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For Students, London Visit Underscores Value of International Business Education
For a business education to be complete, it needs not only an infusion of technology, but a global perspective.
That's long been the philosophy at the School of Business, which requires courses in international business and employs faculty from around the globe in a bid to create global citizens able to shape the course of business wherever they find themselves. It also drove a recent study abroad trip for 30 undergraduate students, who traveled to London to learn about how business is done in one of Europe's largest cities.
The trip offered a mix of professional and cultural opportunities, said Michelle Crilly, manager of the Student and Faculty Support Center, who accompanied students in London with Dr. Richard Anderson, who taught the Global Business Seminar course required of students going on the trip. Students visited landmarks such as Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, British Museum and Trafalgar Square, and got to meet and ask questions of executives from Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank and Lloyd's of London.
The variety of opportunities made the trip appealing for students beyond just the School of Business, Crilly said.
"The students came out of it with the perspective that business isn't just business. They could see how their degrees also could be applicable to what we saw," she said. "So when we went to Goldman Sachs, even the engineers and the Music & Technology student found it useful, because they said they were intrigued with music, art and technology — it's not just business they're interested in; they want students of all facets, all majors. So it was interesting to see how a business class might relate to their careers."
That was a point echoed by Spencer Cunningham, who graduated from Stevens in 2006 with a degree in Business & Technology and is now a vice president managing finances for technology and operations for Deutsche Bank. Spencer spoke candidly with students about his job and his career path after graduating from Stevens.
Cunningham said talking with the students offered a lesson in how busy his alma mater has been.
"A lot of the majors are things Stevens wasn't offering when I was there. I met quite a few quant people, for instance," he said. "I only graduated a few years ago, but it seems that in that time, the School of Business has really started to diversify." The school has added undergraduate majors in Economics, Information Systems, Marketing, Finance and Management in recent years.
"It was refreshing to hear there were a lot of people who didn't know what they wanted to do," Cunningham said. For instance, a doctor knows he'll be a doctor, and an engineering student knows she'll be an engineer, "but in business technology, or quant, or other finance programs, you can't really say, 'I'm going to be a businessman,' " he said. "That's not like being an eye doctor. They're building a skill set to apply it to life, basically, and what exactly they'll be doing, they don't know. And looking back at my time at Stevens, it was the same for me and my classmates. We didn't really know what exactly we'd apply our training to, but everybody wanted to apply it to something."
Students who attended the trip said that insight and perspective was valuable. Eddy Scanlan, a B&T major who will be a sophomore in the fall, said "most of us could connect with Spencer a little easier" because he was a recent graduate.
Scanlan, who is interning this summer at a startup, said he's interested in working at a large corporation like Merrill Lynch or Deutsche Bank, but isn't sure if he wants to be in a front- or back-office role. The trip to London gave him a lot to think about, he said. Even just a glimpse of the size of an operation the size of Deutsche Bank was a surprise to him. "It was pretty enlightening to see how much the bank, just baseline cost, needs to run and function every day," Scanlan said.
A taste of a business career
Ethan Crump, a Physics major who will be a junior in the fall, said he found his exposure to business helpful, particularly Cunningham's talk.
"He was very interesting to talk to," Crump said. "And the trip opened up the idea to me of living and working abroad — I definitely feel that's something, if there was an opportunity, I'd be more open to take it than I would be before."
Crump said he isn't sure what he plans to do with his degree yet, but he was heartened to hear from Cunningham and other presenters that he has time to figure that out.
"It was good opportunity to see people who said, 'If you don't know what you want to do, do something you like, and you'll end up in a place you want to be,' " he said.
And he surprised himself by taking a lot away from the business part of the trip.
"It was really interesting talking to some of the people and seeing how business is actually done," Crump said. "And I really enjoyed talking to some of the Quantitative Finance majors. They were sharp, and really interesting to talk to."
Lindsay Stone, an Engineering Management major who will be a junior in the fall, also said she didn't know what to expect from the visits with executives, but wound up being pleasantly surprised.
"Each visit was extremely valuable, allowing me to see just how much of a role engineering plays in international business and vice versa," she said. "I was able to ask questions and participate in discussions with upper management, and learn about the different operations and departments that collaborate in order to make any major business function and compete."
Like other students on the trip, Stone said it was her first time traveling outside the continent, and each said they walked away changed by the visit.
"I decided to go on this trip thinking it would be a good way to see a new city and potentially learn a little more about the business world," she said. "But during my time there I decided that I would actually be interested in working for an international firm someday, potentially establishing my career in London, or at least exploring professional opportunities that allow me to travel to different countries."
How Stevens stands out
Cunningham has been based in London ever since Deutsche Bank sent him from its Wall Street offices to the United Kingdom in May 2008, two years after he graduated. And his Stevens experience helped him make the transition abroad, he said. Here are some ways Stevens has stood out for him:
Technology focus. "That's location agnostic," he said. A strong understanding of technology is critical no matter where in business a graduate winds up.
Diversity on campus. The concentration of international students and faculty at Stevens "really prepares you for not only the normal workplace, since almost every large corporation these days is multinational," he said. "And if you ever make that jump overseas, you need to be able to thrive in a diverse environment."
Working hard. "I don't think you get the opportunity to work internationally if you're not good at your job, if you're not hard working," he said. "Companies are going to invest in people that they see as being an ambassador for the company, where they're gong to get a good return on investment. Stevens absolutely prepares you for what's going to be a demanding workplace when you get out."
Communication emphasis. Cunningham remembers plenty of group work and presentations from his Stevens classes, which is directly applicable overseas: "Especially internationally, if you have to deliver a message to a large audience, on the phone or in the room, your ability to understand what your audience and what they need to know is critical. And the more practice you have, the better."


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The majestic horse was the star of the show Friday at P.S. 203's Lunar New Year assembly.
Students from the Bayside school shuffled into the auditorium, under the cover of the 12 Chinese zodiac calendar animals.
One by one, each ornately decorated animal paraded down the halls, before giving center stage to the mare with the pink bow.
"It takes a whole school — parents, teachers, children, everyone — to really make this event happen," said Principal Carole Nussbaum.
Planning for the hour-long assembly began in October, Nussbaum said.
Students celebrated with Chinese and Korean dances and songs, and a buffet of cultural treats.
"I am always impressed by the talent and passion of the students of P.S. 203," said State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky, "and that is a reflection of the excellence of the staff and administration here."


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As January 30's BlackBerry 10 unveiling draws closer, more and more details of the software and hardware are coming to light. We saw pictures of what appeared to be near-final hardware last month, and we got a hands-on with a preview of the operating system at CES. Now, Telekom Presse has what it claims to be a near-final version of the all-touch BlackBerry Z10 handset (formerly known as "London" or the "L-series"), and it has posted a hands-on video as well as a brief analysis of the phone's eight megapixel camera.
The specs for the phone are solid but not cutting-edge: a dual-core Texas Instruments OMAP 4470 SoC and 2GB of RAM drive a 4.2-inch 1280x768 display, and the phone has 16GB of storage that is expandable via a microSD card slot. The phone also has a USB and good-sized 2100mAh battery, weighs 4.4 ounces (125 grams), and measures roughly 5.07 by 2.56 by 0.31 inches (129 x 65 x 8mm), slightly larger in every dimension than an iPhone 5. The back of the device is covered by a lightly textured removable plastic cover.
The OMAP 4470 isn't a top-end processor—it's the same one found in the 8.9-inch Kindle Fire HD, which is itself only a slightly higher-clocked version of the SoCs in the smaller and older Kindle Fires. But the UI in the hands-on video (here) is fast and smooth. In this respect, BlackBerry 10 has something in common with Windows Phone, which has also been built from the ground up to run well on less-than-top-end hardware. The United States version of the phone is rumored to contain a faster dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus SoC similar to the one used in the Samsung Galaxy S III and HTC Windows Phone 8X.
It should be noted that Telekom Presse doesn't have the final version of the phone, but rather a near-final prototype. We'll be covering the final version of the handset and software when they drop at the end of this month.


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Religion for Atheists
Whether you're religious, an atheist, or somewhere in between, the odds are that you live a broadly secular life. None of the rhythms and structures of your modern life -- from your daily routines to your workplace to your vacations -- bear the imprint of the religious world. In his new book, Religion for Atheists, the writer Alain de Botton argues that this is a big mistake. Religions, he thinks, contain a lot of practical wisdom, and religious institutions were more insightful and realistic about people than their secular replacements have been. "Even if religion isn't true," he asks, "can't we enjoy the best bits?"
Once you set aside the question of whether any given religion is true or not -- "one of the most boring and unproductive questions you can ask" -- you're free to notice how useful they are. "The error of modern atheism," de Botton writes, "has been to overlook how many aspects of the faiths remain relevant even after their central tenets have been dismissed."
Over thousands of years, religious traditions have figured out what people are really like -- what their real capacities are, and what they really care about. Take learning. At a modern university, students race through a small library of books while assimilating torrents of new information from lectures. After four years of madness, learning simply ends. But religious institutions, de Botton argues, have long known that learning doesn't really work that way; they recognize "how easily we forget things." You don't go to four years of church, then stop going for the rest of your life. Instead, a religious tradition asks you to think about the same questions and ideas over and over throughout your life. A calendar might even be provided to structure your review. That's the kind of education you need if you're going to learn the things people really care about learning, like self-control, perspective, and ways of coping with the "terrifying degrees of pain which arise from our vulnerability to professional failure, to troubled relationships, to the death of loved ones and to our decay and demise."
Examples of religion's ultimate realism about the human condition abound. Secular life gives us Facebook; religious life acknowledges our need for a truly broad community, and crams us into church pews where we're forced to make new friends. Secular life demands that we be tough-minded, independent adults; religious traditions know that even grownups require emotional comfort, and venerate motherly tenderness in figures like Mary, Isis, Venus, or Guan Yin. It's even true, de Botton argues, about vacations. Today's resorts pay lip service to the idea of spiritual renewal, droning on in their advertisements about "renewing" and "recharging." In fact, de Botton writes, they focus mainly on "the quality of their mattresses and toiletries." Religious retreats, meanwhile, are "more rounded in their attentions," and give us the tools to actually renew ourselves: exercise, meditation, and intellectual stimulation.
Ultimately, what most impresses de Botton about religion is its sheer effectiveness. Today's intellectuals and do-gooders write books and tend their LinkedIn profiles, but those are incredibly ineffective ways to motivate people. Religions "employed institutions, marshaling enormous agglomerations of people to act in concert upon the world through works of art, buildings, schools, uniforms, logos, rituals, monuments, and calendars." Today's secular institutions, like art museums and universities, aren't half as effective. The one exception might be the modern corporation: "It is a singularly regrettable feature of the modern world that while some of the most trivial of our requirements (for shampoo and moisturizers, for example, as well as pasta sauce and sunglasses) are met by superlatively managed brands, our essential needs are left in the disorganized and unpredictable care of lone actors" -- novelists, artists, and others who must devote in isolation to "the care of souls."
How much of the religious world can be adapted for the secular one? De Botton has some intriguing proposals, like secular monasteries, art museums organized along spiritual themes, or an "agape restaurant," in which patrons are seated next to strangers and given a script to follow which directs them right to the most personal questions ("Whom can you not forgive?"). In London, he runs his own academy, the School of Life, which is a little like a secular church.
I have my doubts: The spirituality and beauty of religions seem to me to depend, in the end, on real belief. It's one thing go to a Zen retreat and meditate with a real Buddhist monk; it's another to meditate with a spiritually inclined resort employee. But de Botton's general message to atheists is worth hearing: There's much that's "beautiful, touching and wise" to rescue "from all that no longer seems true."
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Leon Neyfakh is the staff writer for Ideas. Amanda Katz is the deputy Ideas editor. Stephen Heuser is the Ideas editor.
Guest blogger Simon Waxman is Managing Editor of Boston Review and has written for WBUR, Alternet, McSweeney's, Jacobin, and others.
Guest blogger Elizabeth Manus is a writer living in New York City. She has been a book review editor at the Boston Phoenix, and a columnist for The New York Observer and Metro.
Guest blogger Sarah Laskow is a freelance writer and editor in New York City. She edits Smithsonian's SmartNews blog and has contributed to Salon, Good, The American Prospect, Bloomberg News, and other publications.
Guest blogger Joshua Glenn is a Boston-based writer, publisher, and freelance semiotician. He was the original Brainiac blogger, and is currently editor of the blog HiLobrow, publisher of a series of Radium Age science fiction novels, and co-author/co-editor of several books, including the story collection "Significant Objects" and the kids' field guide to life "Unbored."
Guest blogger Ruth Graham is a freelance journalist in New Hampshire, and a frequent Ideas contributor. She is a former features editor for the New York Sun, and has written for publications including Slate and the Wall Street Journal.
Joshua Rothman is a graduate student and Teaching Fellow in the Harvard English department, and an Instructor in Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. He teaches novels and political writing.


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A fuchsia heart blind child safety device that is easy-to-fix. The steel bracket traps the cord or chain to the wall (so there are no dangling loop hazards for anyone to get caught up in) and comes with a handmade wooden Heart cover. Made in Gloucestershire and hand sprayed in Herefordshire with 4 coats of EN71 paint, so making your blind child safe is an attractive option!
- 70mm wide
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- Painted beech wood.
- Supplied with stainless steel bracket, screw and raw plug.
- Easy to install.
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LOS ANGELES - Fox TV says it's delaying the premiere of freshman sitcom "Enlisted" until January.
The network said Thursday the move reflects confidence in the series and a desire to take advantage of promotional opportunities during the network's winter sports telecasts. Wooing male viewers appears to be the network's motivation for the switch.
"Enlisted," about three brothers stationed at a Florida military base, will debut Jan. 10 instead of in November, Fox said. It stars Geoff Stults, Chris Lowell and Parker Young as the siblings and Keith David as their commanding sergeant.
The sitcom will be paired in January with Fox's returning "Raising Hope." Before then, the network will run two back-to-back episodes of "Raising Hope" in the 9-10 p.m. Eastern slot on Fridays starting Nov. 8.


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Petite by Chef Marc Thuet
Reminiscent of the bustling boulangeries / patisseries of Paris, Petite Thuet is a showcase of old school ambiance and artisanal values.
Applauded for his passion for ingredients of the highest quality. Chef Marc Thuet uses Petite Thuet to showcase a plethora of premium products he's personally had a hand in creating.
Petite Thuet is more than just a bakery. It's a neighbourhood resource. We invite you to come in to sample fine foods like our pates, jams, pick-up a meal or simply satisfy your sweet tooth. We're even here to help you plan or cater your holiday parties and menus.
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) _ Members of a task force reviewing Florida's "stand your ground'' law expressed wide support for the statute's core provision that deadly force can be used if necessary to prevent death or serious injury.
Though the discussions of the Task Force on Citizen Safety and Protection remained precursors to their ultimate recommendations to Gov. Rick Scott and the Legislature, members voiced strong approval of the notion that citizens have no duty to retreat if seriously threatened.
Okaloosa County Sheriff Larry Ashley called the idea of redefining the law's "duty to retreat'' provision "incomprehensible.'' The Rev. R.B. Holmes, the committee's vice chairman, said it was "a Christian virtue.'' Circuit Judge Krista Marx said the fact that 25 other states followed Florida's lead in establishing such a law "speaks volumes.''
"There could be no more important right than to protect your life and the lives of your family members,'' said Miami defense attorney Mark Seiden, who said it was a "God-given right.''
Absent from the first several hours of discussion was any mention of Trayvon Martin, the unarmed 17-year-old whose fatal shooting by neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman sparked mass outrage and the establishment of the task force.
Zimmerman has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder in the February shooting, claiming self-defense. The 2005 "stand your ground'' legislation has been widely cited in the case.
Allie Braswell, head of the Central Florida Urban League and a part of the Second Chance on Shoot First campaign, which opposes the law, said he was disheartened by the level of support voiced by the committee's members on Wednesday.
"I always remain open that the right thing will be done and this law will be repealed,'' said Braswell, who planned to address the committee in a second day of meetings Thursday in Miami, "but I really see that as a challenge with this group.''
The day opened with a presentation by a University of Florida law professor, who presented data showing that since the "stand your ground'' law was passed, the state has seen an increase in the number of homicides and an increase in the number of homicides ruled justifiable, but a decrease in the overall rate of violent crime. But the professor, Monique Haughton Worrell, said no conclusions could be drawn from the data and it was not known what correlation the numbers had to the law's passage.
The task force members acknowledged "stand your ground'' cases were not uniformly handled across the state and that the public has shown some wariness to the way in which it has been applied. Joe Caimano, an attorney appointed to the committee, said Floridians have become skeptical of prosecutors' process of determining whether to charge an individual because of the self-defense law.
But participants seemed to be heading toward recommending tweaks of the legislation, not a repeal. Rep. Dennis Baxley, R-Ocala, a sponsor of the law, echoed many of the participants in suggesting any problems with the legislation don't lay in the statute itself.
"The biggest problem is uniformity of application, not the legislation,'' he said.
That was little comfort to Sandra and David Boden of West Palm Beach, who gave tearful testimony of their son's killing and the subsequent dismissal of the case because they said prosecutors felt they couldn't be successful given the law.
"It is not self-defense when you kill an unarmed young man,'' David Boden said. "Their hands are tied because of such a vague law.''


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Infowars Money Bomb 2011 Part 1/8November 5, 2011
My Letter To Canada's Prime MinisterSeptember 25, 2007
Dear Stephen Harper,
I'm glad to hear that you are standing up somewhat against the Kyoto Protocol and the implications that it has against our economy and lifestyle as Canadians. Surely, the environment is an important issue. But it should never take precedence over our people. Furthermore, climate change is normal phenomena that occurs in cycles from time to time. To state that the climate always remains exactly the same would be foolish. Global warming however, is not even caused by people, as a fraction of the percentage of calculable global warming occurs due to all of mankind's activities. Truly, it is more caused by solar warming as other planets in the solar system further from the sun are warming at a faster rate. For more on this, please refer to this site.
We are praying that you do a good job in running our country, Mr. Harper. We also hope that you will not let globalist shills (be they the Bilderbergers, the Rockefellers, the Rothschilds or the military-industrial-medico-complex) sell out our country in the North American Union or any other global free trade union. We recognize that Canada is a sovereign and free nation.
Please let it remain that way.


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Vail Daily column: Waterbird migration in the in-between zone
Curious Nature
Vail, CO Colorado
Birds migrate because they can fly. They do not have to make do when conditions for reproducing and staying alive are less than ideal. When you can fly, as we all know, your choices expand in a big way. Not all birds migrate and not all migrators move long distances, though some perform monumental feats of endurance. The 3.5-ounce arctic tern, for instance, makes epic pole to pole trips twice a year. The American robin looks around at food supplies and sometimes decides to stay put for the winter.
In the continental U.S., there are four major bird migration routes – highways in the sky that are frequented by birds who move north in the spring and south in the fall. Our north-south running mountain ranges separate the two coastal routes from the two central ones. So we birdwatchers who live in Vail are hampered in our spring and fall quests for unusual birds by being on a mushy dividing line between the Pacific and the central flyways, and also by being high in the mountains, a place not frequented by nearly as many birds as coastal areas or even the vast grassy expanses and deciduous forests of the middle of the country.
I migrated to Vail from Minnesota, where birdwatchers trip over each other during migration season. The footprints of Paul Bunyan and his big blue ox are everywhere – all filled with water. Picture a giant Bosselman's truck stop for waterfowl on the move. Buffleheads, mergansers, grebes, shovelers, and more make their way through the state twice a year. And of course the loons send up their haunting cries from lakes right in the middle of the city. In Vail? No loons for sure. But there is a place that fills the requirements for migrating water birds who happen into our air space, and it is worth a periodic "glassing," as serious birders say, during migration seasons.
Migratory waterfowl need open, relatively still water that contains the microorganisms, bugs, fish and plants that they thrive on. The rushing waters of mountain creeks and rivers are not suitable, but where they slow and pool, and life forms take root, birds will pause, rest and eat. Just on the west side of Edwards, there is a cattail-lined pond on the east side of the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District treatment plant. Ponds such as this are favorites of bird watchers. They are chock full of the grasses and other plants that harbor the bacteria and microorganisms that birds feed on and the dense plant life provides needed shelter and safety from predators. Birds love this pond and the lazy part of the river just across the road. And this isn't like the famous bird-attracting Brownsville dump. All water treatment is done indoors and there are no odors..
When I checked out the pond and the river in September, the only visible ducks were mallards – but mallards were more than I'd seen all summer in East Vail. Numerous Brewer's blackbirds poked around on the opposite shore. The best part about the morning was a familiar sound that I've missed since moving here, one that signaled spring in Minnesota. A blackbird pair flew out over the water and flashed their red epaulets. Red-winged blackbirds. In Minnesota they will head south soon. Will they stay here in this milder place? I could ask someone who knows, but I think I'd rather keep an eye on them – and on any other birds that pause here during their travels.
If you want to check out the water treatment pond and the placid part of the Eagle alongside, travel west on highway 6 through Edwards. Turn right on HillCrest and then right again on Lake Creek just across the bridge. The plant is on your left and there is a gravel pullout on the bank of the river. Keep a list and let us know at Walking Mountains Science Center what birds you see over the course of the year – post your results on our blog here: http://vailnaturenews.com/2012/09/18/birds/. You only see unusual birds when you go looking for them.
Betsy Holter is a medical writer (byline Elizabeth A. Reid, M.D.) and a volunteer at Walking Mountains Science Center.
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VAIL — The lift operator in the maze at Vail Village's Gondola One tilts his head back and hollers: "Masks up please!"


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If you're one of the legion of viewers that tune into the Discovery Channel to watch men catch crabs, you'll be pleased to know you can now catch crabs in the palm of your hand with Deadliest Catch for iPhone.
After a lackluster release on the Xbox 360 two years ago, it's high time fans of Deadliest Catch got their hands on a worthwhile video game that depicts the danger and thrill of crabbing without the tedium and boredom of crabbing. Deadliest Catch for the iPhone sees players picking out a boat and venturing into the icy waters of the Bearing Sea, avoiding rough seas, dodging ice floes, and playing various mini-games, all in the name of making sure quality restaurants like Red Lobster have a special next week.
The game has a majority of favorable reviews so far, so it looks as if Hands-On Mobile might have done the brave men and other men of the Alaskan crabbing community proud.
I joke, but whenever I flip by this show on my cable box I have to stop and watch. I'd call it a guilty pleasure, but that just opens us up to more crab jokes.
Deadliest Catch is now available at the iPhone App Store for $3.99.


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No Pants Subway Ride proves passengers need better underwear
The 12th annual No Pants Subway Ride Day went off without a hitch on Sunday.
From Sweden to New York City thousands of riders took part -- many showing off a remarkable lack of quality undergarments.
The event began in New York -- though some joined in cities throughout the world -- and is coordinated by a group called Improv Everywhere, which describes itself as a "prank collective that causes scenes of chaos and joy in public places."
According to Improv Everywhere: "The idea behind No Pants is simple: random passengers board a subway car at separate stops in the middle of winter without pants. The participants do not behave as if they know each other, and they all wear winter coats, hats, scarves and gloves. The only unusual thing is their lack of pants."
Also unusual: the various types of underwear on display, judging by the photos we found.


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Reed maturing as closer for White Sox
CHICAGO -- Robin Ventura has seen growth in Addison Reed as closer, and it goes deeper than his saves total increasing from 29 last year to 37 this season.
"There's been times where he's tired, and you see the maturity of him getting a lot of chances in a row," Ventura said. "Even like [Saturday] night, you have to start getting him in games to make sure he gets some regular opportunities, that he gets in and gets innings."
Ventura believes Reed needs another pitch to go from a solid closer to elite. He has thrown his slider a little more this season and slightly de-emphasized the fastball, but Ventura likes that Reed has mixed in the changeup as well.
"Just the feel for his pitches and being able to have more than just one thing," Ventura said. "What separates those [elite closers] is they don't give in, ever.
"What I mean by that is guys that will throw any pitch at any time, if they do get roughed up, they come back the next day and they're still as tough as they were when they were on a roll. The closer role is such a tough job because it's instant success or fail. There's not a, 'Hey, you did kind of all right.' If you got it done, you got it done, and if you didn't, you stink. It's a lot of high-stress situations, and it's not for everybody."


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PÅ kortet ovenfor kan du finde de barer, butikker og andre virksomheder, som er medlem af vores forening.
On the map above, you will find bars, shops, and other businesses that are members of our association.
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'Click It' nets 30 tickets
Albemarle County police stopped 624 vehicles and issued 30 summons at a state and federally funded "Click It or Ticket" traffic safety checkpoint May 18 on Route 250 in Greenwood. According to a release, from 11:45am to 2pm, seven officers and one supervisor nabbed two child safety seat violators, 19 inspection or registration lawbreakers, 6 drivers who didn't have their licenses, 2 with faulty equipment and one with a suspended license– but no seatbelt offenders. Police promise more Click It through May 31.
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m johnson.. if they want to stop drunk drivers then why don't they just require all cars to be outfiited with a breathalizer ignition?
They could use the same law they use to justify the rodblocks.. I mean really, what is the difference in wasting a hour in a roadblock and wasting 20 seconds everytime you fire your car up for a month? Its still minor.
In fact perhaps they should have a built in breathalizer that not only keeps the car from starting but locks the door and calls the cops.
In fact, perhaps with the new computers they could shut the car down, lock the doors, call the cops and ALSO cavalier towing to tow you right to jail.
Using tax dollars to pay cops time and a half to harrass taxpayers is no way to run a country.
Do cops wear their seatbelts? I know they sure do speed a lot.
Safety check points? Can you say "big brother is watching"? I have enough to do without having to justify my existance to the Police. If they stopped 624 people and issued 30 tickets.. and assuing at least a few were 2 for 1 then 600 people were INCONVIENCED in the name of public safety. If some IDIOT wants to fly through his windshield because he is a MORON then leave me out of it. Don't WASTE my tax dollars on these checkpoints. They would be a lot better off spending the money on jails to keep the criminals off the streets instead of robbing my house while I am stuck in traffic.
Edgar Allen,
Stupid, the police may be stopping a drunk driver that runs into your mother, daughter or best friend. What if the guy with suspended license is a guy that broke into someone's house. They're not just looking for seat belt offenders. If you don't like checkpoints stay off the road. It's for the good of all.
dang Edgar, you don't spell so well do ya'?
What if some IDIOT wants to fly through the windshield and then right into your car? OUCH!
I do think it sucks that this was basically a roadblock where they stopped and checked paperwork. If it was really just a seatbelt thingy, they could have slowed everyone down and looked into the car as it drove by to make sure people had their belts on.
Guilty until proven innocent is how I see these checkpoints. This is not public service, it's harassment.
I wonder how many of these cops were on "overtime", cashing in on state and federal funds? Not that it really matters, other then to prove the job pays much better than cops want the public to believe when it comes time to beg for raises. Any cop motivated by the final numbers appearing on his/her paycheck at the end of the year can easiy make a minimum of $75,000 to $100,000 counting their base salary, overtime and benefits.
According to one of the sources I have within the department, 163 cars were stopped, and 170 tickets were issued. Now I wonder which is correct.... what I was told, or what was told to the reporter. Interesting discrepancy to say the least. Or perhaps I misheard what was spoken to me.
Well, if they continue not to catch any seatbelt violators in these "safety checks" that would seem to make them unnecessary.
Harrassment. Fishing expedition. A waste of taxpayers time and money. A fine example of how our community can be turned into a POLICE STATE. 600 folks WERE inconvenienced plain and simple.
if the cops did their job ALL the time we wouldn't hear about or need these checkpoints. instead we have increased accidents as people continue to drive wreckless...either because they are texting or on their cells BS about nothing important or they just don't give a hoot about others on the road.


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text: Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - Tips for getting coveted jobs Get TEFL Certified & Start Your Adventure Today! Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in Tips for getting coveted jobs Goto page 1, 2 Next Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Peru View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message naturegirl321Joined: 04 May 2003Posts: 9041Location: home sweet home Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 5:44 pm Post subject: Tips for getting coveted jobs School jobs, those in Primary ad Secondary school, not only pay well, but you get summer's off and bonuses three times a year. Not everythig that glitters is gold though, you'll have plenty of paperwork, admin stuff, and parents to deal with. AS it is, there are LOTS of positions that open up in August, in the middle of the school year. Some people get fired, others quit, and others simply pull runners. Either way, that means that there are positions up for grabs. DOn't wait for adverts, you'd better off just emailing your CV. LOOk here for the best places to work and start sending your CV! http://groups.yahoo.com/group/perujobbulletin/message/1097 Back to top keepwalkingJoined: 17 Feb 2005Posts: 194Location: Peru, at last Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 6:56 pm Post subject: I work at a British-Peruvian school and I can support what naturegirl says - work does come up mid-year. Don't assume that you'll have to wait until January for the new school year. One bit of advcie to add: take a lot of care with your covering letter and let your referees know you've used them. If schools are in the position of needing to hire mid-year they will be pushed for time. If you are not in the country then your covering letter will be very important. they will need to know quickly if you are a strong applicant, rather than someone who wants to travel and so is looking for EFL work. There's nothing wrong with the latter, but schools generally want someone who is as committed to teaching as they are to travelling. In your covering letter explain how your experience is relevant to teaching in this school. Talk about the age groups you have taught and how you got involved in other events like clubs, staff meetings etc. You need to show yourself as a team player who will adapt quickly to a new school. Also contact the people you name as referees. Make sure they are prepared to write a reference for you and can do so quickly. Give email addresses for them so schools can contact them easily. Once you know a school is interested, check with your referees yourself and encourage them to reply quickly. There are opportunities mid year and often these can lead to an offer of a contract for next year - if that were the case you could end up being paid in January while school's are on holiday, thus getting a month's free travel!! Get applying! Back to top john_n_carolinaJoined: 26 Feb 2006Posts: 700Location: n. carolina Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 10:13 pm Post subject: ...good advice. also, when you are "in country" and going for interviews, etc....bring more than just a pen and resume. bring everything: infocus, board games, flashcards, list of activities, list of games, list of videos, etc show them on your laptop (if you have one) all your exercises: punctuation, writing essays, pronunciation (very important), and practice exercises... lug it all in and show them your whole treasure chest.... and, if you really want to impress them, bring a karaoke machine with CD's... i did this once and the director couldn't believe it...she said, "Can you start on Monday?" unless, you're "old-school" and go right from the book. Back to top naturegirl321Joined: 04 May 2003Posts: 9041Location: home sweet home Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 12:29 am Post subject: I don't know. I've never brought anything, well I being my CV and am usually told that they have it. Basically interviews here consist of tests: psychological, grammar, Maths, word association, and then tons of questions. And lots of times, they don't care too much about your ideas. They want you to adapt to their ideas. At least that's what the 2 schools, 2 universities and 1 institute have told me. And being old school doesn't work too well, at least in schools, here more and more places are ditching books in favour of research and pulling things out of the hat. I don however, see good things about following books. MAinly, a whole team of people write the thing and don't just come up with stuff on the fly. They can dedicate their WHOLE day to making materials. I have 45 minutes a day, plus having to get everything approved by my coordinator and the coordinator's coordinator, takes forever. Back to top john_n_carolinaJoined: 26 Feb 2006Posts: 700Location: n. carolina Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 10:03 pm Post subject: ...yes, i suppose it depends on the school. one private catholic school i was in "talks" with wanted me to scrap their whole system. give away the books, get new equipment, revise schedule, revise hiring, and put in place a new curriculum and method. i turned that one down, was too much. then, like you said ive had some that just wanted me to use the books that they had. of course, the books had been written by one of their own MA students, so they wanted the copyright income. however, the majority of institutes and places that i wandered around wanted to just use me as a "conversation" teacher and pronunciation. no books, no tests, no exercises, just talking. so, the moral of the story is to research the school and talk to any of the teachers there. then, you'll have a good idea how to approach the interview. sort of as if you were applying for a job in the N.America. always, research the company first and you can find out a lot about them while also impressing them at the interview. but, i would still bring my laptop and InFocus machine to any institute or school in S.America. both are extremely valuable. time-wise and interest-wise. it's a nice break during your class time to get out your laptop and Infocus to practice pronunciation. Back to top naturegirl321Joined: 04 May 2003Posts: 9041Location: home sweet home Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 3:16 am Post subject: I don't know what an In Focus machine is. But luckily at our school, all teachers are given Mac laptops. Back to top DrVanNostrandJoined: 28 Mar 2008Posts: 70 Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 5:25 pm Post subject: Are you guys talking about language schools or public/private schools? I'm a middle grades Social Studies teacher here in the States and am certified to teach middle grades and secondary Social Studies. I'm a 26-year-old male, decent looking, presentable, professional, etc., have a BA in history and minor in political science. One year of teaching experience in the States. What kinds of jobs could I expect to find in Peru or Latin America in general? Personally, I have no interest in working for language schools and that's primarily what you read about on these forums (which is understandable considering its nature). Are there opportunities for public or private school positions, universities, or the like? What kind of pay could I expect to find at these places if available and how does it compare to the standard of living in LA? Any feedback or insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Back to top naturegirl321Joined: 04 May 2003Posts: 9041Location: home sweet home Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 10:15 pm Post subject: Private primary and secondary schools. You cuold find jobs at international schools, look here for links. http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewtopic.php?t=4556 Do you have two years experience? With international schools, you're likely to get the same pay as in the US, BUT, cost of living is much less, so you can save more. Plus, you'll get perks, like flights. Here's an idea: My husband and I live off of 500 USD a month, the rest we save. BUT, we don't live like gringos or expats. You could probably live off of 1000 a month, and you'd prpobably get around 2 or 3K a month. Check your PM as well Back to top john_n_carolinaJoined: 26 Feb 2006Posts: 700Location: n. carolina Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 12:11 am Post subject: VanNostrand,....i have lots of contacts for you in Ecuador, regarding private K-12 schools. many are paying $13-18,000 / yr or more...let me know by PM... your K-12 cert is worth gold in L.A....if i had mine finished, i'd be out of here day after tomorrow Back to top john_n_carolinaJoined: 26 Feb 2006Posts: 700Location: n. carolina Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 12:12 am Post subject: ....Naturegirl....and InFocus machine projects your laptop onto the whiteboard / wall / etc....like an overhead machine in L.America they cost 2-3 X what they do in the U.S. on Ebay, you can pick one up for $900 or so.... Back to top naturegirl321Joined: 04 May 2003Posts: 9041Location: home sweet home Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 4:57 am Post subject: johninmaine wrote: VanNostrand,....i have lots of contacts for you in Ecuador, regarding private K-12 schools. many are paying $13-18,000 / yr or more...let me know by PM... your K-12 cert is worth gold in L.A....if i had mine finished, i'd be out of here day after tomorrow Here in Lima, you could easily pull in 36K a year, plus flights. And that's middle grounds. Some pull in double that, outside of LIma, expect 900 USd a month. Honestly, 13K a year isn't very good for international school standards. Back to top DrVanNostrandJoined: 28 Mar 2008Posts: 70 Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 1:26 pm Post subject: Thanks guys. Sounds like I'd have some options if LA seemed like the place for me. Naturegirl, thank you for the PM. Very good information there. Are international school jobs easy to come by in LA? Also, is the crime as bad as people claim? I'm sure it varies depending on city, economics, and political situation, but from everything that I've heard, many parts of LA suffer from moderate to severe levels of crime. Is it that big of a risk living there and do you feel safe walking down the streets or using public transportation? Thanks again for all the help. Back to top naturegirl321Joined: 04 May 2003Posts: 9041Location: home sweet home Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 3:40 pm Post subject: International jobs are pretty easy to come by if you're qualified and have the experience. ALso as in every place, ther'es a top notch school that's hard to get into, but the other schools are acessible. Crime isn't that bad, just have common sense. I have no porblem walking around and using public transport, go to markets as well. That being said, I know plenty of people who always take taxis, can't speak Spanish, and wouldn't dream of going to a market. Back to top keepwalkingJoined: 17 Feb 2005Posts: 194Location: Peru, at last Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 6:39 pm Post subject: Something to consider when you are looking at wages etc. If you work for an international school/private school they are likely to offer a 2 year contract and to get a work visa for you. That is a plus because you don't have to go across the border every 3 months to renew your tourist visa. However, it is also a minus as you then have to pay tax. For the first year on a working visa expect to pay almost 50%. Add in the pension scheme the school probably offers (and is compulsory!) and the salary is less impressive. In my first year here, earning $900 a month, I saved nothing but did do a bit of travelling around Peru in the holidays. I'm doing better now but I'm not saving massive amounts. Back to top GialloerossoJoined: 02 Jul 2008Posts: 2 Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 6:27 pm Post subject: naturegirl, Do you know if it is possible to get a U.S. teaching certificate without having to go back to the states? 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Hugh Acheson's Southern Food
Hugh Acheson's Advice on Cooking New Southern Fare
Despite gloomy weather and a tired, hungover crowd, Top Chef veteran Hugh Acheson lit up the stage at his cooking demo on the last day of the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen. While much can be gleaned from the chef, it was hard not to get completely wrapped up in his fervor for Southern fare, a cuisine that he, despite hailing from Canada, has embraced fully as a chef and co-owner of three Georgia-based restaurants. Keep reading for Acheson's take on new Southern fare.
- Embrace lesser-known Southern grains: While many people think of Southern grains as cornmeal and grit derivatives, they're only part of the picture, Acheson explained. He suggests embracing the bounty of heritage rices grown in the South, such as Carolina Gold rice grits ($6 for 12 ounces). Rice grits (essentially broken pieces of rice) exude generous amounts of starch when cooked and can be treated much like arborio or carnaroli rice in risottos.
- Make room for evolving tradition: Acheson emphasized the importance of making room for new traditions, as Southern cuisine — or any cuisine, really — isn't static. While his dish of rice grits was topped off with Southern ingredients like pork belly and peanuts "because it's the South," he included less-traditional garnishes as well, like kimchi and sunomono-style cucumber pickles. "Kimchi reflects new populations coming to the South," he explained.
- Use heritage ingredients when possible: Acheson stressed that sourcing heritage ingredients not only means embracing ingredients that speak to the region's history but also supports small farmers, a point he takes seriously as a self-described "chef who cares within his community." In addition to Carolina Gold rice, the chef encouraged the crowd to seek out high-quality benne (sesame) seeds and Georgia-grown olive oil (from $32). He explained that olives (and olive oil) were once a common crop in the South and are undergoing a small resurgence.
- Hold back on the butter and cream: Acheson recalled the best dish he'd eaten as of late: a dish of "just rice, bay laurel, aged rice, and a bit of butter" from McCrady's. When working with high-quality products, he explained, it's not necessary to use as much butter or cream; these rich ingredients will overpower the grain's delicate, nuanced flavor.


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Watch Out Obama! The Ex-Gays are Coming for You (Again)
The leader of an ex-gay ministry wants to know where her invitation to the White House is.
Gay Model in Controversial 'Ex-Gay' Billboard is 'Shocked'
The male model used in a controversial billboard in Richmond, Va., that is making headlines this week, is speaking out about his face being used on the "ex-gay" organization's anti-gay ad, saying he is "shocked."
Not Born This Way: 'Ex-Gay' Group Puts Up Billboard in Va.
An "ex-gay" group that supports conversion therapy is drawing attention after erecting a billboard in Richmond, Va., that says "nobody is born gay."
Ex-Gay on DC's Ban on Conversion Therapy: A 'Victory for Gay Pedophiles'
Christopher Doyle of the "advocacy" group Voice of the Voiceless is calling the Washington D.C. City Council passage of a bill banning the practice of dangerous and debunked reparative therapy on minors a green light for pedophiles everywhere.
Quinto to Play Franco's On Screen Boyfriend in Ex-Gay Biopic
Out gay actor Zachary Quinto will join the famous for playing gay, straight actor James Franco in an upcoming biopic based on the life of a noted twink magazine publishing magnate turned anti-gay minister.
NJ Court Rules 'Ex-Gay' Therapy Practitioners Potentially Liable for Costs to Undo Their Damage
According to a New Jersey Superior Court ruling, an organization performing gay conversion therapy may be liable to pay for legitimate therapy to undo psychological damage done to their former clients.
If At First You Don't Succeed, Schedule More Ex-Gay Events
After two inaugural events that failed to either attract big name speakers or crowds to listen to them, ex-gay advocacy group Voice of the Voiceless is back for a second chance to rally their tens of followers who comprise their base.
'Ex-Gay' Viral Video Star :: If My Newborn is Gay, I'll Get Him Help
"Ex-Gay" viral video star Antoine Dodson is now a father and made headlines this week after saying he would "turn" his newborn son straight, should he be gay.
Seminar Promises to Help Undo Some Gays in 3 Short Days
Ever want to help people deny their nature, but didn't have the time or desire to study psychology? Do professors with state professional counseling association credentials confuse you? Do you live in the D.C. area and have some time to kill?
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Did you know that homosexual activists pay for those Westboro Baptist Church "God Hates Fags" signs, and that Madonna, Cher, Lady Gaga and sitcoms characters like Claire and Phil Dunphy of "Modern Family" are responsible for turning young boys gay?
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An exquisite 5-stone diamond ring from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This stunning French ring is made of vibrant 18kt yellow gold and has a beautiful, eye-catching design. Five gorgeous Old Mine Cut diamonds are set in a row along the front of the ring, with a total weight of approximately 1.60ctw. The stones have J/K color and SI1-SI2 range clarity, and are slightly graduated with the largest in the center. Each diamond is held in a scalloped gold prong setting, and gold band is smooth with the stamp "BAGUES" on the outside of the back. If requested, a complimentary appraisal issued by an independent and accredited GIA graduate gemologist can be completed after purchase for insurance purposes. A gorgeous Victorian piece, it looks outstanding when worn and could make a beautiful engagement ring or anniversary piece!
Measurements: The ring has a finger size of 8.25 but could be easily re-sized.
Condition: The overall condition of the ring is excellent. Besides normal surface wear, there is no apparent damage to the gold setting and all five diamond stones are all intact.


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Prop 8 Backers, Opponents Face Off in Federal Court
SAN FRANCISCO – A federal trial over California's voter-approved marriage definition opened Monday with some unexpected questioning from the judge during the opening statements followed by the personal stories of the two gay couples behind the landmark case.
Prior to the testimonies, Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn R. Walker questioned lawyers on both sides as they delivered their opening remarks, asking the plaintiffs' side why the court should intervene in the gay marriage debate rather than allow the political process to run its course and asking the defendants' side how restricting marriage based on sexual orientation is different from restricting marriage based on race.
"Limitation of marriage to a man and a woman is something that has been universal – across history, across cultures, across society," noted Attorney Charles Cooper, who is representing sponsors of California's Proposition 8.
"The loathsome restrictions based on race are of an entirely different nature," he added, in response to Walker's question.
Former U.S. Solicitor General Theodore Olson, representing the two same-sex couples who filed the suit, however, said California's decision to define marriage as the union of one man and one woman adds another chapter to the long history of discrimination that the LGBT community has suffered at the hands of their fellow citizens and their government.
And while California allows same-sex couples to enter into domestic partnerships to obtain many of the rights afforded to heterosexual couples, Olson and the same-sex couples that testified Monday argued that domestic partnerships are not enough.
"Marriage is central to life in America," noted Olson, referring to marriage as the building block of neighborhoods, communities, and societies.
And domestic partnerships "have nothing to do with love," he added.
To make his point, Olson's Hollywood-funded team of attorneys later brought up the four plaintiffs – two gay couples who say they want their same-sex relationships to be seen by the public as no different from a committed opposite-sex relationship.
Olson argued that California's marriage definition has created four categories of committed relationships – those of married couples, those of homosexuals married during the short time gay marriage was legal in the state, those of homosexuals married outside of California, and those not permitted to marry under Prop 8.
To confine homosexuals to domestic partnerships is discriminatory, Olson argued.
"It makes them second-class citizens," he added, noting that even convicted murderers and child abusers have the right to marry.
This month's case, Perry vs. Schwarzenegger, is the first federal trial on the constitutionality of state bans on same-sex marriage and could lead to a precedent for whether gay marriage becomes legal nationwide.
In his opening statement, Olson said the institution of marriage has "evolved" and that while Prop 8 supporters talk about marriage as being a pro-child institution, marriage is not restricted nor tied to procreation.
Furthermore, Olson suggested that there was insufficient evidence showing that harm can come from defining marriage as the union of any two people who love one another regardless of gender.
"Whatever the motive, Prop 8 enacted an utterly irrational regime," he said.
"Prop 8 labels gay and lesbian people as inferior, unequal, disfavored," Olson later added. "It says to them 'Your relationship is not the same.' It stigmatizes gays and lesbians."
San Francisco's Chief Deputy City Attorney, Therese Stewart, reiterated Olson's sentiments in opening remarks immediately following his, proposing that Prop 8 makes gay relationships out to be inferior and immoral – relationships that can only mimic heterosexual ones.
"Prop 8 comes from and perpetuates intolerance," added Stewart, who is herself openly gay.
While the plaintiffs' lawyers attempted to paint the LGBT community as victims in need of the courts to step in, lawyers for the defendants insisted otherwise, noting that even though homosexuals only make up a very small percentage of the general population, they have made gains in nearly every state through the democratic process, whether it be in the area of same-sex marriage, civil unions, or other facets of society in relation to sexual orientation.
And they have much more support than they let on to – support that has been increasing.
For example, while 61.4 percent of California voters had voted in 1992 to prohibit the state from recognizing same-sex marriage, only 52.2 percent supported Prop 8, which defined marriage between a man and a woman.
"In short, evidence will show that the LGBT community has power. And Californians are largely supportive," said Cooper in his opening statement, highlighting how the domestic partnership registry in California was the first of its kind in the United States, created by a legislature without court intervention.
Californians must, however, draw a line on what is and is not marriage.
If marriage is deinstitutionalized, it will lead to very real social harms, Cooper insisted.
When asked by Walker if there is any evidence that shows legalization of same-sex marriage leads to lower marriage rates and other unfavorable results, Cooper pointed to the Netherlands, which became the first country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage in 2001.
In the Netherlands, the marriage rate has declined steadily over the past decade, after about twenty years of little change.
But even if it wasn't, Olson argued that same-sex marriage is too novel of an experiment to draw conclusions from.
"The institution of marriage is too vital for people of California to be asked to proceed without having collected that evidence and determine for themselves if it represents no threats to social interests or perhaps it does," he added.
Cooper made clear that a line has to be drawn somewhere and that by shifting it, the line will be within reach of another minority.
If the purpose of marriage is to express love, to have public recognition of that love, and for personal fulfillment, then it would be difficult to say to someone who is in love with two people that they cannot have the right to marry them both, Cooper suggested.
"That's not a far-fetched assumption in light of some modern conception," he noted.
"Marriage as a pro-child institution has been diluted or weakened," Cooper asserted.
With that, Cooper said the people of California have enough reason to wait until confidence and reliable understanding develops on the gay marriage issue.
He said it is no coincidence that every society and every culture throughout history has adopted and protected the one-man-one-woman model of marriage.
But Cooper also didn't reject the idea that marriage is evolving and acknowledged that attitudes do change over time.
He insisted, however, that the political process – not a judge, not the courts, and not even the Supreme Court – should reflect the attitude of the people.
"That's what they have ballots for," he added.
Following the opening statements, each of the four plaintiffs were brought to the stand to share about their personal lives and to express their feelings of animosity against the Prop 8 campaign – particularly over its assertion that a vote for the constitutional amendment would be a vote to protect children.
Though the campaign's child protection emphasis was focused on preventing indoctrination in schools by pro-gay activists, the plaintiffs interpreted the theme to imply that homosexuals are dangerous to children.
They also viewed the general threat of homosexuality highlighted in the campaign as a threat from people like them.
"I love kids," testified Paul Katami, 37, who says he's been committed to his partner, 36-year-old Jeffrey Zarrillo, for nine years. "To think that you have to protect some children from me, from Jeff, there's no recovering from that."
The trial was set to resume Tuesday with testimony from the first expert witness, a U.S. history professor from Harvard.
The hearings, which will not be broadcast over YouTube following an 11th-hour order from the U.S. Supreme Court, are expected to continue for two to three weeks.
Regardless of the outcome, the case is likely to be appealed to the Supreme Court.
Christian Post Editor Kenneth Chan contributed to this article.


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In these times where we're forever being told that festivals have supposedly had their day, let's not forget that there are still a handful of events that still sell out well in advance. In the case of the often berated, Virgin sponsored V - that's 180,000 tickets to be precise - and this well before the majority of the line-up was even announced.
Ah, the V Festival line-up. Often the chagrin of many a music snob's sneering disapproval, yet when all's said and done, is it really that different to the majority of Europe's similar sized festivals in terms of billing and demographic, Primavera Sound being the glaringly obvious exception? The correct answer would be "No, not really", except for the fact that unlike say Leeds and Reading or even (as much as we love it) Latitude, they've gone and pushed the boat out as far as genuine exclusive headliners are concerned.
Yes, that's right folks, sneer all you want but at no other UK event this summer will you see either the Arctic Monkeys or Eminem - not to mention a rare set from pop princess Rihanna - sitting proudly atop a bill that, while not being DiS friendly to the point of garnering bedroom constructed techno on Apple Macs, isn't all bad either if you tread carefully.
Sure, amidst the daytime Radio One fare and generic lad rock there's more than enough on offer to keep even the most discerning music fan content for its two-day duration. Last year's highlights included Eels, Mark Lanegan and the wonderful Frightened Rabbit who even wrote DiS their own V Festival diary. This weekend (August 20th & 21st), the 2011 edition of V opens its doors and also features a number of artists we're getting excited about seeing across its dual sites of Weston Park in Staffordshire and Hylands Park, Chelmsford. Here's 10 we recommend you check out...
Arctic Monkeys
(Virgin Media Stage - Chelmsford Saturday, Stafford Sunday)
While expectations were maybe a little too high for recent fourth album Suck It And See after 2009's excellent Humbug, there's no disputing the Arctic Monkeys continued reputation as an incredible live band of considerable prowess. Their homecoming shows at Sheffield's Don Valley in June were heralded as something of a triumph, not to mention noteworthy for one or two surprise inclusions in the set from "back in the day". Whether 'Mardy Bum' or 'A Certain Romance' will make an appearance at either Chelmsford or Stafford is anyone's guess, but you can be sure of an hour and a half's worth of full-on, no holds barred rock and roll.
(Virgin Media Stage - Stafford Saturday, Chelmsford Sunday)
Since bursting onto the scene at the tail end of the 1990s, Eminem has enjoyed something of a rollercoaster ride both critically and commercially. Undoubtedly at his creative peak around the time of 2000's third album The Marshall Mathers LP, complacent self-indulgences such as disappointing follow-up The Eminem Show and its even less impressive successor Encore saw him labelled as a parody of his former self by many critics. Nevertheless, last year's Recovery was something of a return to form, and his only confirmed shows on English soil this year should be eventful if nothing else.
(Virgin Media Stage - Stafford Saturday, Chelmsford Sunday)
"Oh Na Na, What's My Name...?" Sure, it's not big and it isn't particularly clever but then the best pop music was never meant to be. And make no mistake about it, Robyn Rihanna Fenty can lay claim to having recorded some of the best pop music on the planet since 'Pon De Replay' appeared from nowhere almost six years ago to the day. Again, making a rare appearance and her first at a UK festival of this nature, whisper it quietly but this could well turn out to be one of the musical highlights of the summer.
Manic Street Preachers
(Virgin Media Stage - Stafford Saturday, Chelmsford Sunday)
It wasn't that long ago that the Manic Street Preachers were headlining V alongside Suede (1999, my first V!), and despite being relegated to a supporting role this year, recent performances on last year's Postcards From A Young Man tour only served to highlight the fire still hasn't disappeared from their bellies. While we can only hope and pray for a subversive set of material compiled from Generation Terrorists and The Holy Bible to piss those lairy Courteeners and NDubz fans off, rousing renditions of songs about the Spanish Civil War and American war photographers seem more likely. Not that we're grumbling either way...
Katy B
(The Arena Stage - Chelmsford Saturday, Stafford Sunday)
2011 has been an astounding year for London's Katy B. Not only was her album On A Mission released to universal critical acclaim, but then she found herself as an unlikely (and most deserving) nominee for this year's prestigious Mercury Music Prize. Initially lauded on the Magnetic Man produced single 'Perfect Stranger', she's since come into her own right as both a recording artist and live performer as anyone that witnessed her outstanding sets at Great Escape, Glastonbury and The Big Chill can testify.
Wolf Gang
(Undercover Stage - Stafford Saturday, Chelmsford Sunday)
The brainchild of one Matt McElligott, Wolf Gang sounds like it could have been created at any point between 1974 and the present. Some call it electronic chamber pop, others flamboyant and intelligent disco. We're not really sure where Wolf Gang sits in the grand scheme of things but what we do know is that 'The King And All Of His Men' and 'Dancing With The Devil' are both TUNES of the highest order that make us visualise such hedonists as The Mael Brothers and Talking Heads at the height of their pomp.
The Airborne Toxic Event
(Undercover Stage - Chelmsford Saturday, Stafford Sunday)
LA's Airborne Toxic Event may have made Pitchfork spit their dummies out, yet to these ears, they sound like a radio-friendlier amalgam of mine and your favourite bands with a live show to die for. In what is surprisingly their only UK festival booking of the summer, expect to hear underground outsider anthems aplenty with maybe the odd cover version from The Boss and Q Lazarus thrown in for good measure.
Big Audio Dynamite
(The Arena Stage - Stafford Saturday, Chelmsford Sunday)
Having emerged in the early 1980s after Mick Jones left The Clash, Big Audio Dynamite enjoyed moderate success with early singles 'E=MC2' and 'Medicine Show' before becoming a more experimental outfit. Often misunderstood, and in many ways perhaps years ahead of their time, the likes of 1986's No.10 Upping St. undoubtedly paved the way for crossover bands like The Rapture and Radio 4 a decade or so later more than Jones' previous outfit. Having re-united the original line-up of Jones, Don Letts, Dan Donovan, Leo Williams and Greg Roberts earlier this year, expect a forward-thinking set rather than one wallowing in nostalgia.
Primal Scream
(4 Music Stage - Stafford Saturday, Chelmsford Sunday)
Love them or hate them, there's little doubt that with 1991's Screamadelica, Primal Scream created one of the most definitive albums of theirs or any other generation. While it would be fair to say their output has been inconsistent since then, at their best they've released some astonishing records and can lay claim to being one of only a few bands capable of transforming a mere gig into an event demanding legendary status. Here, they'll be resurrecting Screamadelica in its entirety, and for that reason alone should not be missed.
Kaiser Chiefs
(Virgin Media Stage - Chelmsford Saturday, Stafford Sunday)
If Marmite were to ever launch a variety of their universally popular (despite its slogan) brand based on a musical theme, the Kaiser Chiefs would surely appear on the label. Very rarely has a band gone from hero to zero and back again in the eyes of both music connoisseurs and consumers over such a short space of time. After a three-year hiatus and a change of labels, recent long player The Future Is Medieval redefined the way albums could be released and consumed in the future, comprising twenty tracks and asking potential customers to select their favourite ten and essentially create their own album. A brave move if nothing else. Now if only they'll let us do that with their setlist too...


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From the outside, they look pretty much the same – the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport front-wheel-drive (FWD) and the Santa Fe Sport with all-wheel-drive (AWD). But in the driving of the two, there is a difference.
I tested the front-wheel-drive version a while back, but this time I had the AWD edition and got to try it out recently on some back roads in Maine that had been pummeled by several recent rain storms. There were enough ruts and gouged-out tracks in one of these cow trails to make it seem as if AWD might be needed. It was somewhat reassuring, plunging into the muck – you knew that if the car bogged down in that particularly nasty rut it was going to keep going. Which it did. Would the FWD car have made it through? Probably. But it's nice to know you have four wheels driven, instead of a mere two.
All that having been said, what's the rest of the car like? Hyundai is now in its third generation of Santa Fe crossovers and the car has evolved from a fairly pedestrian wagon into a pretty crisp and stylish people- and cargo carrier. The Santa Fe Sport is the shorter of the two Santa Fe offerings (185 inches for the Sport; 193 inches for the bigger car, which is simply called Santa Fe) and is limited to five passengers (the Santa Fe will carry up to seven.) The Sport sports (so to speak) two different engines – a 2.4-liter four-cylinder with 190 horsepower and a 2-liter turbo four with 264 horses. We had the latter this time. Both engines come with a six-speed automatic.
Aside from AWD, there is a big difference in the two engines available in the Santa Fe Sport. In the earlier car, we had the 190-hp version; this time, it was the turbocharged car and, yes, a difference of 74 horses is palpable. There was very little – almost imperceptible –turbo lag and when you step on the gas pedal the turbocharger clearly made itself known. On the road, the Santa Fe Sport acquits itself well – there's little lean, not very much noise and the seats are comfortable and supportive.
Base price of the AWD turbo car we had was $32,400 and there was only one added option – a $1,750 navigation package that replaced the standard 4.3-inch screen with one nearly twice as big; a souped-up 12-speaker stereo and 19-inch alloy wheels instead of the standard 18-inch wheels. You can, of course, option this car to the hilt and the packages get pretty pricey. The tech package, at $4,350, adds not only the navigation, but also sunroof, heated steering wheel and rear seats, and memory seats and outside mirrors for the driver. By then, we are nearing $38,000. There is a less expensive option: you could opt for the base FWD Santa Fe Sport, at $24,950.
This time around, we found a few nits we hadn't noticed last time. It seems that nearly all manufacturers have adopted the nanny state attitude of saving us from ourselves. In this case, every time you switch on the car, you get a screen warning that says, "Drive safely and obey traffic rules. Watching this screen while the vehicle is in motion can lead to a serious accident. Make selections only while stopped. Some map data may be incorrect. Please read the safety instructions in the Navigation Manual." In most cars, this annoying message disappears after a bit. Not in the Santa Fe Sport. It stays there until you punch (which you may very well want to do) the "agree" symbol. No, I don't agree.
Another nit: in trying give some flair to the cabin décor, Hyundai has given us a two-tone dashboard – much of it is black, but some is tan. The tan portion reflects awkwardly in the windshield. Hi, Hyundai: make it black. No reflection with black.
Hyundai, as we know, has made huge advances in the U.S. since its brief foray in the mid-1970s with the execrable Excel. Now we have Hyundais that are giving the Germans fits (think Hyundai Genesis and Equus). To boot, there's Hyundai's 10-year/100,000-mile power train warranty.
You may also want to look at Toyota's RAV4 and Honda's CR-V, but the Santa Fe Sport easily holds its head up in this crowd and is definitely worth consideration.
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The sold-out audience for the Kingston Trio concert last week at the Park Theatre proved the adage that if you give them what they want, they will come.
Jusuf Ghandi has proven to be a booking …
The sold-out audience for the Kingston Trio concert last week at the Park Theatre proved the adage that if you give them what they want, they will come.
Jusuf Ghandi has proven to be a booking pro, using his New York City experiences and contacts, plus a knack for knowing what Rhode Island audiences want, to bring in a string of sell-outs to the Cranston theatre.
The Kingston Trio performance was first-class show business, honoring the veterans, telling the trio's story, and singing those great old songs, while mixing in a few new ones.
What a way to wrap up the season!
But wait! There's more.
While many venues take the summer off, the Park has scheduled one major event that is sure to sell out quickly.
Rhode Island's Rock 'n' Blues Fest should be an incredible night of music, with legendary rock and blues bands bringing their best to Cranston on Thursday, Aug. 15 at 7 p.m.
Ten Years After, Edgar Winter Band, Canned Heat, Rick Derringer, Pat Travers and possibly a couple more artists will perform. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
There's something for everyone at the Park this fall, beginning with Buddy Guy on Friday, Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. The legendary blues artist, winner of six Grammy Awards, and a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, sold out the Park last year and is sure to do the same this year.
Take 6, "the quintessential a cappela group" and winner of two Grammy Awards, play the Park on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 8 p.m.
The Brubeck Brothers Quartet, with Dave's sons, Dan and Chris, perform a tribute to their legendary father, Dave Brubeck, on Friday, Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. If you like jazz, don't miss this one.
Eva Ayllon, "the Tina Turner of Afro-Peruvian music," filled a 30,000-seat stadium in Peru, performed at Carnegie Hall and has performed to sold-out audiences around the world for the past 40 years. This is a special treat for music lovers.
Coming in November are country legend Lee Greenwood, folksinger Ani Difranco, blues artist Jonny Lang, and sitar player Anousha Shankar (Ravi's daughter).
More shows will be added during the fall/winter season, as Cranston's Park Theatre has found a prominent place in Rhode Island's entertainment scene.
For more information and tickets, call 467-7275, or go online at www.parktheatreri.com.