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It's an early morning for me, earlier than usual. I have two archaeology jobs these days – one as the webmaster for archaeologyfieldwork.com, and also my full time job working for a government agency in the northeast US. I wake at 4am and have just enough time to post some new archaeology jobs to the website, then it's a quick rush to get ready for work!
I am adhering to the schedule of a subconsultant doing work on our property. An environmental company is planning a soil remediation project, essentially stripping away dirt that has tested as contaminated, and removing it from the site. Generally one thinks of archaeologists as the ones doing the digging, but today I will be watching someone else digging.
This is only my second week on the job, and the first time I've been in the field in a long time. I'm still learning the ropes at my employer and figuring out the right people to talk to, where to look up information, and even mundane things like where various equipment is located.
I've gathered the requisite equipment and spent time mentally preparing for the job at hand. Before you go into the field, there are certain steps that need to be taken. Part of the process is doing research on the area where you will be working. I needed to figure out what previously recorded archaeological and historical sites were in the vicinity of the project area, and what was found. Geographic information system (GIS) maps and site files are consulted in the search. Soil survey maps are also studied and can provide something of a preview of what you can expect to encounter. It's important to also know the topography of a project area – is the landform flat, a severe slope, a hilltop? Related information is also important such as proximity to a water source (including seasonal water sources, or even one that existed only in the past). Some predictive models have been developed using those factors and other criteria to provide an educated guess on where sites may be found. Knowing something about the history of an area is also helpful. Is the project area near known Native American trails, or historic routes? Were structures present? What do we know about land use here in the last few hundred years? Archaeologists try to arm themselves with as much information as possible before an excavation ever occurs, however, you really don't know what's out there until you conduct fieldwork.
I did my homework, packed my truck, and headed out to the site to meet the contractors. I'm usually a bit obsessive about being early, but following a slow moving dump truck on dusty roads for miles and miles, I show up just on time. The contaminated soil is in association with a historic structure whose foundation remains. The contractors spend a bit of time debating the various methods of removing the soil, and I busy myself taking measurements and photos of the ruins and proposed excavation. Nothing too exciting here from an archaeological perspective, even for someone enamored of historics like myself. Poking around the fill in the foundation turns up a few modern artifacts – sewer drainage pipe, PVC plumbing and plastics.
The excavator begins to strip the top few feet of soil, which is recent fill. I find a dark colored lens with charred wood in the excavated wall, likely a modern burn episode. The excavator operator is a local and informs me this is where trash was sometimes burned behind the structure. I ask more questions about the surroundings and compare the info given with my previous research. It's often beneficial to hear what folks have to say, and sometimes you can obtain useful information. Any archaeologist who has been working in the field long enough can tell you stories about how a local informant clued them in to what was really going on (and usually where the real sites were).
The excavation comes to a halt, as there is a delay in bringing containers on site from another contractor. After spending time waiting for the containers to show up, the decision is made to cease operations for the day. I pack up and drive back to the office to write up my notes. The containers may not be arriving until next week, so I shift my attention to the next project and put this on the back burner for now. Shovel testing is planned for Friday at another site, and I need to complete my research before heading out. And so the cycle begins anew. Onto the next project!

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- Encourage relentless experimentation.
- Praise and reward people who make things happen.
- Unless people feel free to make mistakes, they will not feel free to take bold actions. Failure cannot be unduly punished.
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Adapted from "The Wall Street Journal Guide to Management" by Alan Murray, published by Harper Business.
Inertia is a great force in organizations as well as in nature. Things at rest have a tendency to remain at rest. A corollary of that physics property is this: It's usually easier to stop things from happening than it is to make them happen.
That's why the first step in creating a successful culture of execution is creating a bias toward action. People who make things happen need to be praised and rewarded. People who don't should be coached to change, or weeded out. Failure cannot be unduly punished. Unless people feel free to make mistakes, they will not feel free to take bold actions.
In their book "In Search of Excellence," Tom Peters and Robert Waterman list a "bias for action" as the first of eight attributes that distinguish excellent and innovative companies. Many of the companies they studied were very "analytical in their approach to decision making, but they are not paralyzed by that fact (as so many others seem to be.) In many of these companies, the standard operating procedure is: 'Do it, fix it, try it.'"
Messrs. Peters and Waterman criticize most firms for their "overreliance on analysis from corporate ivory towers and overreliance on financial sleight of hand, the tools that would appear to eliminate risk but also, unfortunately, eliminate action." They talk of "paralysis through analysis" – driven in part by a business school culture that gives managers the tools to study, define and analyze a problem, but often not the leadership skills needed to convert understanding into action. They write:
"Big companies seem to foster huge laboratory operations that produce papers and patents by the ton, but rarely new products. These companies are besieged by vast interlocking sets of committees and task forces that drive out creativity and block action. Work is governed by an absence of realism, spawned by staffs of people who haven't made or sold, tried, tasted, or sometimes even seen the product, but instead, have learned about it from reading dry reports produced by other staffers."
How do you create a bias for action? In large organizations, Messrs. Peters and Waterman say, it may require something they call "adhocracy." Rather than relegating new product ideas to the corporate planning staff, or assigning them to line managers who are already overburdened, the best companies create ad-hoc project teams, task forces, project centers or skunk works, designed to get the job done.
Task forces, of course, can quickly become as bureaucratic and deadening as any other organizational process. To avoid that, Peters and Waterman suggest a few rules:
— Task forces must be small – usually ten or less. They shouldn't bend to the usual bureaucratic desire to involve everyone who might have an interest in the project.
— The seniority of members of the task force must be proportional to the importance of the problem. If the problem is a big one, then the people on it need to be senior people – no matter how busy they may be.
— The duration of the task force must be limited. Organizations tend to be self-perpetuating; action-oriented task forces need to be structured to solve a problem and then disband.
— Membership should be voluntary. There's nothing more likely to kill a project than having a task force filled with people who think it's a waste of their time.
— The task force should be pulled together quickly, without a formal chartering process. Formal charters are a sure sign of bureaucracy setting in.
— Follow-up should be swift. If a task force can't accomplish its goals in a reasonable period of time, it should be disbanded.
— Task forces should have no assigned staff. Permanent staff is another sign of the beginnings of bureaucratic sclerosis.
— Documentation should be informal, and scant. Task forces should not be formed with the goal of producing lengthy analytical papers. Rather, they should make brief – perhaps even one-page – summaries. Fifty-page reports tend to be written with an eye to showing how much work has been done; one-page summaries force the group to focus on conclusions.
Finally, Messrs. Peters and Waterman argue a key to creating a bias for action is to encourage relentless experimentation. Rather than analyze a new product or service to death, look for ways to test it at relatively low cost. "Ready. Fire. Aim," they write. "Learn from your tries. That's enough."


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Former New York Gov. George Pataki, a Peekskill native who now lives in Garrison, said Ground Zero after the Sept. 11 attacks was a "portrait of horror."
Pataki, a Peekskill native who was governor on Sept. 11, shared his memories on AM970 in an interview with John Catsimatidis Sunday.
"If you think of the worst scene you could see in a horror picture — lower Manhattan was like that," Pataki said. "Amid the rubble, there were still fires burning and smoke everywhere. The air was full of shredded paper from the Hudson to the East River, and it was so thick you could taste it as you tried to breathe," the former governor said.
Despite the horrible scene, Pataki said he was also filled with pride seeing firefighters working to put out fires and construction workers trying to find people buried beneath the rubble.
"You had the two feelings of absolute horror and tremendous pride in the way in which the people in the face of this unspeakable evil were responding, and that is an image, and those are two feelings I will never lose," Pataki said.
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College Admissions Directors Are Very Comfortable With Your Huge Student Debt
To briefly recap: America is currently in a student loan bubble, holding an unimaginably huge amount of student debt, as delinquency of loan payments swells, and even the well-off question whether they can afford college. It would seem, then, rather obvious that student loan debt is too big. Surprise: the people who control the higher education spigot—college admissions directors—disagree!
A new Inside Higher Ed survey of college admissions counselors of all sorts asked: What do you consider a "reasonable debt level" for a student to have, for four years in school? Fort two percent said $20k-$30k, and 17% said $30K-$40K, meaning that a vast majority of college admissions directors are perfectly comfortable with you coming out of their school with between $20k and $40K worth of debt.
Whether you believe that is problematic or not probably correlates with both your income and your faith in our economy to provide stable, well-paying jobs to new college graduates. As a statement of The New Normal, yes, it is problematic.
Furthermore, 61% of admissions directors said that "gapping"—admitting students and giving them financial aid packages that they know are insufficient, meaning they will have to take private loans or, you know, rob a bank in order to enroll—is ethical. That is problematic as well.
Notably, admissions directors at community colleges had a far more conservative view of acceptable debt, and were far less likely to consider gapping to be ethical. Good for them. Community colleges are the last hope for lower and middle class kids chasing the elusive American dream. Too bad they can't get in.


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Five Minute Friday: Here
Today I am joining Lisa-Jo and others for the 5 Minute Friday where we are given a word prompt and write for just 5 minutes simply for the joy of writing. No editing or backtracking necessary. No need to be perfect. Just words freely flowing from my heart to yours.
Here I am, Lord.
Do You remember me, You're Beloved One?
What is it that You see in me, that You would respond to the cry of my heart?
When you look at me, do you see me as beautiful?
My heart aches. I long to be with You.
Yet the stress of the day keeps me spinning, out of control, far from You.
You promised that You would never leave me.
You said that Your love would chase me down.
When I continue to turn away, seeking after other lovers, will You remain?
Yet, You've never left my side.
You are always here, waiting for me to come.
Will you accept me, Lord, with arms wide open?
When I come to meet You, when my heart finally yields, will You be waiting?
Here I am, Lord.
I come surrendered.
I come abandoned.
I come imperfect.
Take me in Your arms, Here in this place.
Here, where it's just You and me, Lord.
Here I will remain, with You.
Safe and secure in Your arms of love.
I would love for you to join me at Lisa-Jo's place and share your thoughts on the word "here".
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Corn Week: Buffalo Grilled Corn
Welcome to Serious Eats' Corn Week 2013. All week we'll be featuring recipes, techniques, and how-tos about how to get the most out of the sweet summer corn that should soon be flooding our farmers' markets, including a new grilled corn topping idea each day.
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Yesterday, I mentioned that my Grilled Corn with Spicy Korean Miso Sauce recipe was a great mashup of several different sources. Today we've got what might be the king of backyard grilled corn mashups: Buffalo Grilled Corn.
It's exactly what it sounds like. Almost.
I tried making a batch exactly as I'd do it for buffalo wings—coating with a mixture of Frank's hot sauce and butter, then serving with a mayo-based blue cheese dressing—but it didn't quite work. The sauce doesn't cling the way I want it to, and dipping corn into dressing is just too awkward.
Instead, I shuffled things around a bit, mixing the Frank's with mayonnaise to slather over the corn after it was cooked, then topping the whole thing with an extra drizzle of Frank's and plenty of crumbled blue cheese and chives.
The result evokes buffalo chicken, but really works for corn. And it's a vegetable, so it's gotta be healthier, right?
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I den ständiga kampen mellan grafikkortsmakarna Nvidia och AMD har det röda laget en fördel när det kommer till stöd för flera skärmar. Tillverkaren Sparkle tar dock saken i egna händer, och med Calibre X580 Captain erbjuds anslutningar för upp till fyra skärmar.
Modellen har fem bildskärmsanslutningar, två DVI samt tre Mini Displayport. Enligt Sparkle klarar kortet av att visa samma bild över tre skärmar, alternativt två bilder uppdelade på två skärmar vardera. Under skalet ruvar som namnet antyder grafikprocessorn GF110 med 512 CUDA-kärnor och 1,5 GB GDDR5-minne.
Sparkle planerar att visa upp Calibre X580 Captain under Computex 2011 med en lansering någon gång under andra kvartalet. Övrig information som klockfrekvenser och prislapp väljer företaget än så länge att hålla för sig själva.
Sparkle, the world's leading graphics card vendor will showcase the full range of its latest products including mainstream Sparkle series and high-level Calibre series graphics cards at Computex Taipei 2011. Sparkle has expanded substantially thanks to products that offer optimal performance and excellent quality. Sparkle has received more than 300 international awards and recognitions and is acknowledged as one of the best graphics card brands by both the media and consumers. After announcing the kick-off of a rebranding campaign, Sparkle's whole new corporate identity system will also be unveiled to the public for the first time.
A Great Leap Forward for "Sparkle 3.0" and Brand New Features
The design of Sparkle's booth at Computex Taipei 2011 will be based on the "Sparkle 3.0" theme, spelling out the essences of our all-new brand attitude: "technological innovation, interactive experience and user-friendliness". Sparkle will appeal to visitors with transformation from old stereotypes of cold technical specifications to audio & video entertainment experience. With the "small is beautiful" space planning in mind, brand new corporate identity system is integrated with modern elements of high-tech creating a simple and trendy atmosphere, expressing a unique and distinctive brand personality. It will also be the occasion where Sparkle takes visitors to get to know the splendid rebirth of a 30-year-old classical brand again for the first time, following the announcement of the kick-off of Sparkle's rebranding plan.
Online Gaming On The Rise, 3D VGA Card & Gaming Satisfaction with Extreme Overlocking
According to the "2010 Taiwan broadband network routers use status survey", online gaming population has seen phenomenal growth in Taiwan. There are currently 8.5 million online gamers (above the age of 12 and 50.28% of the Internet users) in Taiwan. With the launches of all types of high-speed, vivid, colourful, film-like games, it means that gamers' reliance on overclocking high-performance graphics card will grow even more. High-end 3D video cards will undoubtedly be the essential tools for any gamer!
Thanks to the good reputation we enjoy in the world of high-end gaming graphics cards, Sparkle takes this opportunity at Computex to showcase the Sparkle GeForce GTX 580 graphics card series, designed for gamers who are in pursuit of excellence. Sparkle GeForce® GTX 580 adopts the nVidia GTX 580 GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), GDDR5 high-speed video memory and vapor chamber thermal cooling design and also packs support for premium gaming technologies such as DirectX 11 and nVidia PhysX, bringing excellent overclocking game speed, more realistic visual effects and the ultimate fun of being 'inside the game'. There will also be a 3D visual experience zone within our booth where you can expand your games across three displays in full stereoscopic 3D with the power of nVidia 3D Vision Surround technology, breaking the boundaries of your screen and experiencing 3D panoramic gaming. GeForce GTX 580 is the perfect weapon when behind enemy lines and enables you to experience the gaming realism.
Ahead of Its Class, Launch of Calibre X580 - World's 1st Single GPU Card To Support 4 Displays
Sparkle once again demonstrates its outstanding capacity to break through the boundaries of multi-display. Calibre X580 Captain will be making its debut at Computex Taipei 2011 as the 1st single high-end GPU card that delivers support up to 4 displays. It comes with 3 Mini DisplayPort outputs, 2 Dual-Link DVI adapter. Calibre X580 Captain supports multi-display output including 1 single image on 3 displays simultaneously and 2 divided images spanning across 4 displays at once. Excellent display performance and powerful multi-display feature can be widely used for ultimate gaming experience, multi-tasking word processing, business conference calls and professional skills of specific areas such as: audio & video editing etc., bringing extreme high work efficiency and flawless visual gaming pleasure experience to consumers. Calibre X580 Captain VGA card is expected to be launched during the 1st half of 2011, making it the best choice for multi-display output.
Winning De Luxe Product Range and Total Satisfaction for Digital Audio & Video Lifestyle
Another hot topic of the year 2011 is digital home. Sparkle will showcase a secret weapon that puts you together with the home entertainment. Without adding any adapter cable, just through the high-definition transfer interface of the high-end Calibre graphics card that supports WHDI (Wireless Home Digital Interface), taking uncompressed high-definition audio & video stream to convert TV into a massive game console or Blu-ray film theatre, easily making the dream of "TV is Computer Screen" come true! In addition, numerous models of other core products of magical graphics cards and exclusively developed fans under the dual brand of Sparkle and Calibre will also be showcased. Whether you are a killer gamer, professional graphic designer or multimedia worker, you will all be able to come across products that will touch your heart!


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That's what the New York Post said happened Friday night, when Welker and six of his "burly buddies" tried to just waltz right into an event that required tickets at the 30th annual Food & Wine Classic.
Welker is in Aspen for his wedding to former Miss International Hooters Girl Anna Burns, which is scheduled for this weekend. The Post described Welker's outing as "what seemed to be an unofficial bachelor party." Sounds like they had fun:
Sources say Welker strolled up to the bash at restaurant Above the Salt with his posse and tried to rush in without checking in with party staffers. When security tackled the group, witnesses said they still wouldn't cooperate, and demanded to be let in right away.
"Security tried to subdue the group" when a brawl almost broke out, a source told us. "Security then physically restrained [Welker] and his group to break everything up."
Police made no arrests. As far as we know, once the cops got involved, Welker dropped it.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Joba Chamberlain failed to keep his displeasure with Mariano Rivera in house.
But his apology to the closer was another matter.
Chamberlain, who scolded Rivera in the dugout in full view of reporters before Saturday night's game with the admonition, "Don't ever shush me," told the media Sunday morning he didn't feel he had anything to apologize for.
Speaking later, however, Rivera said Chamberlain had done just that.
"He apologized," the 43-year-old Rivera said before smiling. "I'm the oldest here. I have to be the brother that has to keep cool and say what I need to say. But it's good. We are good. It's nothing and we move on . . . sometimes we say things we don't mean to say."
The incident occurred Saturday when Rivera -- who saved his 15th game in as many tries in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Royals -- was speaking to reporters about a meeting earlier in the afternoon with some local families who had endured challenging times.
Chamberlain was standing outside the dugout signing autographs and talking, at times loudly, with a group of people in the stands who included some of his family members. Rivera had difficulty hearing reporters' questions and asked Chamberlain to lower his voice. Upon the conclusion of Rivera's interview, Chamberlain rebuked the closer, saying "Don't ever shush me," and repeating it, lest anyone believe he was joking.
Sunday morning, Chamberlain, whose actions shocked more than a few teammates and Yankees staff members, vacillated between contrition and bullishness. "It was my fault," he said.
But the 26-year-old, asked if he felt the need to apologize, answered: "There's no need to apologize. For what?"
Nor did he have any regrets regarding his handling of the situation.
"I wouldn't change it. I wouldn't change anything I do in life," said Chamberlain, who is on the disabled list with an oblique injury and is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Scranton on Tuesday in Toledo. "It happens, it happens. You fess up to it, you talk about it, you laugh and move on. It's not really a story to begin with."
Rivera, meanwhile, actually took the step of apologizing to the media members who witnessed the incident.
"It shouldn't happen," Rivera said. "These are not things that we need to bring in front of you guys or anybody. But it happened. This is done. It's in-house."
And Chamberlain, whom Rivera called "a good kid," used the family analogy, as well.
"It's one of those things you're around somebody, I'm around him more than my family," Chamberlain said. "He's a brother to me. I'm pretty sure everyone's had an argument with their sibling at one time or another."
Mo honored.
Rivera, whose season ended last year May 3 when he tore his right ACL in Kansas City, received a loud ovation during a tribute before the game that included Royals Hall of Famer George Brett. He got a similar ovation before pitching a scoreless ninth for his 15th save of the season and 29th consecutive opportunity versus the Royals.
"It was wonderful," Rivera said of the response. "They saw me last year go down here and see me this year and I think they appreciate that. They made me feel like I was at home. It was great."


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Kelly Clarkson 's life seems to be imitating art. In fact, she says her current single, "Catch My Breath," is about "the rollercoaster ride that can be your life."
She's the first to admit that the past decade has been a pretty great ride.
Since winning the first season of American Idol in 2002, Clarkson has released five studio albums, sold more than 20 million albums worldwide and collected multiple accolades, including two Grammys, 12 Billboard Music Awards and even a CMA trophy and two ACM wins for her collaboration with Jason Aldean on "Don't You Wanna Stay."
At the moment, she has two Top 40 singles — "Catch My Breath" on Billboard's Hot 100 chart and "Don't Rush" (a collaboration with Vince Gill ) on the trade publication's country airplay chart.
Clarkson found out in December that she's nominated in four categories at this year's Grammy Awards, including the highly-coveted honor of record of the year for her platinum-selling album, Stronger.
She describes her Grammy nods as "a shock."
The singer was in London during the nominations, and her assistant and makeup artist surprised her in the wee hours of the morning with the news.
"I didn't even know that it was going on — the nominations," she recalls. "I was so far removed and busy."
On top of the Grammy nominations, there's an upcoming tour promoting the two singles, and the vocal powerhouse is also planning a wedding. And just last week, she performed a flawless version of "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" at the 57th presidential inauguration.
Of her performance in Washington, the star said she was "excited to be a part of such an historical event" and chose the song because "I wanted to do something special that I've never done."
During a recent vist to CMT, Clarkson talked about her new music and greatest hits, what she's looking forward to most about married life and much more.
Clarkson attributes American Idol with introducing her to a broad audience.
"I never just had young fans or just had older fans or just had my age," she notes. "It's always been pretty broad. I'm really thankful for that."
Clarkson's career longevity is recognized in Greatest Hits — Chapter One, a collection of 14 hits and three brand new songs. Released in November, the album includes fan-favorite tracks such as "Since U Been Gone," "Miss Independent" and "Because of You."
Of all her hits, she names "Walk Away" as her favorite to perform live, while "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" is her favorite recording.
"It's just a great, powerful message, but it's also a fun anthem," she says. "I love that one."
The Texas native is known for her feisty anthems and honest lyrics and finds it important to release songs she can personally relate to.
"I think we all have seen those artists on TV, and it's like, 'I don't believe you've ever gone through that situation, or you would've sang that differently,'" she reveals. "I can't emote something that I haven't felt."
That feeling of honesty played a pivotal role in Clarkson releasing her country collaboration, "Don't Rush," with Vince Gill. In actuality, recording the song might not have happened at all if not for Clarkson's relationship with her fiancé.
"If somebody would've sent me that song a year ago, I'd of laughed and been like, 'OK, cheeseville," she admits. "But I love it now, and I've experienced it."
The singer announced her engagement to entertainment manager Brandon Blackstock on Dec. 15. Blackstock is the son of Clarkson's manager Narvel Blackstock and the stepson of Reba McEntire .
"I love sitting down on a Sunday afternoon, and there's nothing to do," she says. "I love that kind of stuff. It's just my life now. I guess you grow, and you start singing about different stuff."
Clarkson initially thought recording with Gill was "a long shot."
She explains, "I'd recorded the lead, and I was going to do the backgrounds, and I thought, 'Man, I think it'd be great to just get a guy to do the backgrounds."
When producer Dann Huff asked if there was anyone Clarkson had in mind for the collaboration, the singer asked, "Think Vince Gill would do it?"
She admits, "I was reaching for the stars. I didn't know that he would say yes. But he did!"
Clarkson describes performing the track with Gill at the CMA Awards in November as "the coolest thing ever."
The singer says she's currently addicted to Little Big Town 's "Tornado," noting "it reminds me of old school Bonnie Raitt."
Other country artists Clarkson can't seem to get enough of include Billy Currington , the Pistol Annies , Josh Turner , Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton .
Clarkson's fiancé is Shelton's manager. Blackstock's role in the music industry no doubt gives the couple a mutual appreciation for one another's careers and schedules.
"We both understand each other," Clarkson says. "We live in the same world, working-wise."
Her upcoming nuptials are not something Clarkson takes lightly. While many brides seem focused on the guest list and dress, Clarkson's objective is refreshing.
"I made a lot of goals when I was younger, and I've accomplished a lot of them, and I'm only 30," she reveals. "I've been through two divorces in my family, and my biggest goal is to have a successful marriage. I think we definitely will."


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The MySpace pages for singer Alicia Keys and other musicians were hacked with a seemingly new type of hack, a security expert said Thursday.
Keys' MySpace page and that of others, including a Scottish band and a French band, were flagged by users of Exploit Prevention Labs' LinkScanner software, which blocks pages containing malicious code. The discovery came after users began reporting that Keys' page was blocked, according to Roger Thompson, chief technology officer of LinkScanner.com.
"When we saw it was MySpace and Alicia Keys, we took a good look at it," he said in an interview.
When a visitor views the page, an exploit first attempts to install malware on the visitor's computer if it is not properly patched. Thompson said he was not sure yet which flaw the malware was looking to exploit. If that is not successful, the user is then asked to install a fake codec to view a video. Thompson explains the process in this video.
If both of those should fail, the user is also vulnerable if he or she clicks anywhere on the page that is not a legitimate link -- including the ads. "If your mouse slips a bit from what you meant to click, you get the background [link]," which references a site based in China, co8vd.cn, and also attempts to install malicious code. Thompson said he had not seen that kind of "image-background link" before.
The domain is registered to Xiamen Hua Shang Sheng Shi Network Co. Ltd., in the coastal city of Xiamen in Fujian province, according to the China Internet Network Information Centre's WHOIS listing. The company could not immediately be contacted for comment.
Because the attack affected several different pages, including one of a high-profile figure like Keys, Thompson believes this is a hack of MySpace, and not a case of attackers simply uncovering the user names and passwords for those pages.
MySpace said it had already taken care of the problem.
"Individuals who try to phish our members are violating the law and are not welcome on MySpace. We have blocked and removed the source of this phishing attempt and restored the profile," a MySpace spokesperson said by e-mail. Thompson confirmed that the Keys page was now clean, but added, "We'll see what happens over the next few days."
The hackers success with Keys' page, which Thompson described as "lucky," couldn't come at a better time for them -- or a worse time for the musician. Keys, a Grammy Award-winning singer with several platinum albums, will put out her latest release, "As I Am," on Nov. 13.
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LARCOD was founded by people local to this area.
We see the needs of vulnerable children and women and hope for a brighter future for our community. Some of us were orphaned or vulnerable children ourselves. Some of us have been able to achieve education and good employment. We are inspired to help others do the same, but there are currently so many in need that it is very challenging.
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I grew up in the rural part of Homa Bay County in a polygamous home, which is a common family structure in many parts of Africa. My father died when I was still young and I had to struggle with the support of my elder brother to raise my own school fees. I thank God that I made it to school and I eventually got employed in Banking.
When I eventually got married, my house become a home for so many orphaned children, and at some point I realized that my own children are also growing up and I was soon going to be overwhelmed as my income and that of my wife put together still could not sustain us with the children.
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The mother of imprisoned Pirate Bay co-founder Gottfrid Svartholm says that since her son was extradited from Sweden to Denmark, he has been placed in solitary confinement as though he were a "dangerous, violent and aggressive criminal".
Svartholm is in custody - he's still awaiting a verdict - for allegedly hacking the mainframe systems of IT giants CSC. He's been acquitted of similar charges in Sweden, but now faces trial in Denmark.
Gottfrid's mother Kristina has contacted Amnesty and website Torrentfreak, and his lawyer Luise Høi claims Denmark's treatment of his client is against the law.
If true, it's a rather extreme form of incarceration for a man whose alleged crimes are not murder, rape or robbery, but using a computer.
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New Printing Association Formed for Small Printers
MELBOURNE, FL—In less than a month from its initial launch, the newly formed National Print Owners Association (NPOA) already has attracted more than 120 members and is in the process of finalizing plans for its first national conference. The new association is the result of several months of discussions by a group of 19 long-time print business owners who felt that existing associations were not adequately serving the specific needs of the small commercial printing industry segment.
According to its mission statement, NPOA "is dedicated to delivering products and services that enhance the growth and profitability of its members through advocacy, educational programs, publications, research and the sharing of technical information."
"NPOA offers a viable alternative to those printers who are currently members of other trade associations, but are dissatisfied with the return on their investment," says NPOA Executive Director John Stewart. "This new association also seeks to attract many other printers who have chosen not to join any association because none have appeared, so far, to satisfy their needs."
The association has three classifications of membership—regular, associate and educational members—each with its own dues structure. Membership, dues, and application information are available at the NPOA Website.
"While our plans are ambitious, our dues are exceedingly low and attractive to firms of all sizes," notes Stewart.
Also on the site is a list of founding members with commentary on their reasons for forming the association and their visions for its future.
NPOA's first slate of officers consists of:
President: Jace Prejean of Bayou Printing & Graphics in Houma, LA
Vice President: Barry Martin of Copyquik in Hagerstown, MD
Secretary: Dennis Trump of Trump Direct in Decatur, IL
Treasurer: John Henry of Mitchell's Printing & Mailing in Oswego, NY
Communications Director: Brian O'Day of ePrint in Portland, OR
The inaugural NPOA conference will be held on April 18–21, 2013, at the Holiday Inn Downtown-Superdome in New Orleans. Fastsigns International CEO Catherine Monson will deliver the opening keynote.


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Elemen'tary Design No. 2 Mini Screwdriver with Interchangeable Bits
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These compact little screwdrivers are made by hand in Elemen'tary's small London workshop. This is the compact version of the standard No. 1 Screwdriver. The Elemen'tary design is copied from originals created by a cabinet maker who was unable to find a set of modern tipped screwdrivers that met his requirements for quality, comfort and simplicity. The smaller ball handle and shorter shaft are ideal for smaller work and getting into tight spaces without sacrificing good grip.
Like its larger relative, the handle of the No. 2 is designed for good ergonomic fit. It is made from beech and finished by dipping in linseed oil. The natural wood surface is pleasant to hold and, unlike varnished or rubberized handles, gives good purchase without encouraging blisters. The initial matte appearance will darken with age and become polished with use. The handles are fitted with a heavy aluminum collar. The bits fit snuggly, avoiding the wobbly problems of other screwdrivers with interchangable bits.
The screwdrivers are packaged in specially designed boxes with six bits (philips 1/2, pozi-driv 1/2 and flat 5mm/6mm). The high quality bits are of a standard size which can be substituted for other varieties and easily replaced when worn out. You can pick up the No. 1 and No. 2 screwdrivers together in this handy set.
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- Handles made from Beech wood with non-toxic Linseed Oil Finish
- Fitted with solid brass ferrules
- Includes six bits (philips 1/2, pozi-driv 1/2 and flat 5mm/6mm)
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You may be responsible for import duties and taxes on your international order. In addition, some orders may experience customs delays. Unfortunately, we have no control over these charges or delays and cannot predict what they may be. We suggest that you contact your local customs office for additional information.
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If for any reason you are not happy with your purchase, you may return the items within 14 days for an online merchandise credit or refund less the shipping charges. Returned Items must be unused, unworn, unwashed and undamaged. Discounted items are ineligible for refund. Because we cannot be responsible for packages mailed to us, we suggest that you use a trackable and insured mail service. Please allow 2 weeks from the time you mail your order for your return or exchange to be processed.
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If you would like to exchange an item, we suggest that you place a new order for the item you want before returning your original purchase. This will ensure that your exchange item is in stock. Once we receive your return, we will process a refund for the cost of the returned item and send you an email.
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You can create a wish list just for you or to show all your friends how they can get on your good side. By storing them in a nice and tidy digital box, a Wish List is a great way to keep track of products you like.
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While we designate gender for apparel on our website for easier navigation, we offer apparel for everyone and embrace the term unisex. Some items have gender-specific cuts & fits, so please refer to the product details for more information.
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You can expect your refund within 3 weeks of shipping your package back to us. In most cases, you will receive a refund sooner, but we estimate 3 weeks because of the time required for return shipping (up to 14 days), product inspection at our returns facility (up to 2-3 business days), and processing from your bank or credit card company (up to 5 business days).
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High quality Brass / Zinc pendants and charms to adorn your jewellery and add extra bit of customisation. browse through our vast range of charms and pendants and you are sure to find one that suits your taste.
Almost All our jewellery beads, findings, pendants are made in India and have been sourced from Indian manufacturers who have been in traditional business of beads and charms making for decades. When you buy from us not only do you support ailing Indian small scale industry but also get better quality products that can be used with clay and other craft media
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Did I mention that Friday the 13th is among my favourite days of the year?
It was on a Friday the 13th that after so long of only "knowing" each other by phone and e-mail, that Rich and I first laid eyes on each other- the day we met for the first time in person.
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Gunmen attack police station in Nigeria, kill 2
Police and witnesses say about 20 gunmen attacked a police station in Nigeria's northern Adamawa state, killing two policemen and wounding two.
Adamawa state police spokesman Mohammed Ibrahim said Thursday that the attackers used sophisticated equipment, including rocket-propelled grenades and improvised explosive devices, to overpower police in Wednesday's attack. He said that no civilian casualties were reported.
Residents said they were surprised by the attack that came as the area was under a state of emergency. They said that the attackers started shooting to scare people as they engaged the policemen on duty.
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The Pitcher Inn offers Relais & Châteaux hotel luxury in a relaxed and intimate setting. Our well-appointed suites and guest rooms, exceptional fine dining and attentive staff make The Pitcher Inn a magical escape for romantic getaways, weddings, intimate gatherings, retreats and celebrations. The Pitcher Inn is nestled in the charming village of Warren, Vermont, right across from the renowned Warren Store, just three miles from Sugarbush and 15 minutes from Mad River Glen, with some of the best skiing in the East. The Pitcher Inn is the perfect place to stay while exploring a remarkable range of all-season activities in the Mad River Valley.


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ONE TREE HILL, TOP MODEL, VAMPIRE DIARIES, SUPERNATURAL and SMALLVILLE
Hit or Match Season Highs in Key Demos
GOSSIP GIRL Posts Best Ratings in a Month in Women Demos and Adults 18-34
VAMPIRE Scores The CW's Highest Ratings EVER in Time Period with Women 18-34
VAMPIRE DIARIES Again Ranks as Thursday's #1 Show with Female Teens
The CW Delivers Its Best Thursday in 2 � Years With Adults 18-34
November 3, 2009 (Burbank, CA) � The CW saw five series (ONE TREE HILL, TOP MODEL, VAMPIRE DIARIES, SUPERNATURAL and SMALLVILLE) reach or match season highs in key demos for the week ending 11/01/09.
The CW continues to deliver year-to-year gains for the season, including 11% in women 18-34 (2.0/6), 7% in adults 18-34 (1.5/4), 7% in women 18-49 (1.6/4) and 9% in adults 18-49 (1.2/3), based on "most current" data (combining Live+SD and Live+7 for this season and last when available).
ONE TREE HILL reached season highs among women 18-34 (2.6/7), adults 18-34 (1.7/5), adults 18-49 (1.3/3), women 18-49 (1.8/5) and total viewers (2.7mil).
GOSSIP GIRL improved over the previous week by 16% in women 18-34 (2.9/7), 20% in adults 18-34 (1.8/5), 9% in adults 18-49 (1.2/3), 19% in women 18-49 (1.9/4), and 16% in total viewers (2.2mil) versus a week ago. GOSSIP GIRL delivered its best women 18-34, women 18-49 and adults 18-34 ratings in a month (best since 9/28/09).
The CW matched its best Monday of the season in adults 18-34 (1.8/5), adults 18-49 (1.3/3) and women 18-49 (1.9/5).
AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL delivered its most watched (3.5mil) and highest rated episode of the season among adults 18-34 (1.8/6-tie), adults 18-49 (1.6/4), women 18-49 (2.4/7-tie) and female teens (2.0/7).
The CW's freshman smash THE VAMPIRE DIARIES shattered its previous record, delivering the show's best women 18-34 (3.2/9) and adults 18-34 (2.4/7) performance EVER.
THE VAMPIRE DIARIES also set a new all-time high for The CW in the time period with women 18-34 and registered the network's best adults 18-34 ratings in the time period in almost 3 years (since January 2007).
THE VAMPIRE DIARIES scored its second best ratings of the season in adults 18-49 (2.0/5), women 18-49 (2.7/7) and total viewers (4.2mil), behind only its series debut.
VAMPIRE DIARIES again ranked as Thursday's #1 show among female teens (2.9/10).
VAMPIRE DIARIES ranked first in the hour among women 18-34 (tie), females 12-34 (3.1/9) and female teens (2.9/10).
SUPERNATURAL matched its best ratings of the season in adults 18-34 (1.5/4) and adults 18-49 (1.4/3-tie) and delivering its second largest audience of the season (2.9 million).
Squaring off against the "World Series" on Fox, The CW scored its best Thursday in more than 2 � years (best since March 2007) among adults 18-34 (1.9/5). The CW delivered its second best Thursday of the season in women 18-34 (2.3/6), adults 18-49 (1.7/4) and total viewers (3.6mil).
The CW's Thursday is up year-to-year by 77% in women 18-34, 19% in adults 18-34, 43% in women 18-49, 6% in adults 18-49 and 36% in female teens (1.9/6).
SMALLVILLE matched its season highs in adults 18-34 (1.2/5) and adults 18-49 (1.1/4), and reached a new season high with women 18-34 (1.0/4).


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2,000 patient study from BIOTRONIK to assess the world's only single-chamber ICD with complete atrial diagnostics
BERLIN–(Marketwire – January 23, 2013) – BIOTRONIK, a leading manufacturer of innovative medical technology, today announced the start of the large-scale international MATRIX study (Management and Detection of Atrial TachyarRhythmias in Patients Implanted with BIOTRONIK DX Systems).
The study will collect data from patients implanted with BIOTRONIK's Lumax 740 or 540 VR-T DX implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) devices, which feature complete atrial sensing and detection in a single-lead system. MATRIX is a prospective open study that will include 2,000 patients in 100 sites throughout Europe, Latin America, Canada, Israel and Japan for up to four years. Patients will be followed for two years after enrolment in an unbiased, real-life setting while device data and clinical events are being continuously recorded.
Due to their asymptomatic and paroxysmal nature, atrial tachycardias (AT) are often overlooked in their early stages. The long-term observational MATRIX study will explore the enhanced features and unique capabilities of the Lumax DX ICD system from BIOTRONIK, focusing on detection and management of atrial fibrillation (AF) for optimized patient management and reduction of inappropriate shocks. In addition, diagnostic information continuously collected from the atrium will provide useful insight into the development and subsequent management of atrial fibrillation and its associated complications.
"The DX feature in BIOTRONIK's ICDs promises a significant breakthrough for patients," said Prof. Dr. Gerhard Hindricks, University of Leipzig–Heart Center, Department of Rhythmology, Germany. "It not only lowers a patient's AF-associated risks, but also avoids the risks associated with implantation of a second lead. Plus, you gain a full range of state-of-the-art algorithms to avoid inappropriate therapies."
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I used the image "Heart Felt Love" by Paper Cupcakes and the sentiment is computer generated. I colored the image with colored pencils, mainly because I wanted the black capped chic-a-dee to have a softness to it. I didn't really have other white papers, so textures with the embossing folders worked well for this challenge. Of course when I thought white on white I just thought snowy. So, I went with a Christmas card theme.
I really loved how this turned out and might make a few duplicates of this card. Well, that's it for me today, make it a great week!
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In the film's opening minutes, moist, wriggling worms hang off rolls of sod being laid down in the backyard of the Langs, a couple in their 30s expecting their second child and just settling into their 10th year of marriage. Jeff (Tobey Maguire) is a friendly and generous obstetrician, in public a Stepford husband prone to using the word "skedaddle" while privately seeking any kind of release from his sexless and passive-aggressively discordant relationship with his wife, Nealy (Elizabeth Banks). When raccoons begin to tear up the sod night after night, Jeff obsessively vents his frustration by finding and killing the culprits.
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After a bitter fight with Nealy, another night of raccoon havoc, and a stress-relieving email exchange with a woman he met online, Jeff looks to his psychotherapist friend Rebecca (Kerry Washington) to commiserate over drinks and maybe give him advice on infidelity — something she knows well from her own marital problems with her husband, Peter (Ray Liotta). It's unclear what Jeff intends for the night; the earnest openness and positivity Maguire brought to Peter Parker he also applies to Jeff, but the actor also shades the character with enough awareness of his own aw-shucks affect that Jeff is sometimes tempted to manipulation, to deploy his honest face to a dark purpose. He sleeps with Rebecca but instantly regrets it; the next day he and his son surprise Nealy with breakfast in bed.
On the surface, it's a cheery, sun-filled scene, and only the slightest hints of guilt and self-loathing escape Maguire's beaming face. By sound, however, it's clear this is one of the most devastating moments in Jeff's life (a rock bottom he'll learn has even deeper reaches). As Jeff enters, the score erupts with a horn section that feels straight out of A Fistful of Dollars, then asserts a creeping, clawing pressure as the camera slowly moves in on Jeff, who's about to realize that deceiving Nealy may be a bigger problem than an ordinary infidelity.
Jeff's lot gets worse. His neighbor Lila (Laura Linney), a lonely eccentric with greater guile (and more cats) than she lets on, loses a cherished pet to one of Jeff's botched attempts to kill the raccoons, and she threatens to derail Jeff's plans to put in a spare room — and even to reveal his infidelity — if she doesn't get what she wants. Her blackmail proceeds subtly, and Jeff does his best to play ball with a smile, but the effect of the accumulating deceptions on Jeff's deteriorating sanity is underlined by the insistent, omnipresent score.
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A Lesson in Hawaiian Flora
May 22, 2008 by Kailani
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Yup, I just told Mrs. Earthworm about my blog and she's already trying to take over. *Just kidding Mom!* Anyway, she was so inspired by all the curious comments on a previous WW post – From My Parent's Garden – that she decided to put a little something together.Please welcome my Mom in her blogging debut.
Hi, Everyone (or Bloggers?):
Kailani mentioned that some of you were curious about some of the names of the orchids in the photos listed on her blog and asked us if we would like to comment on them…so here we are. We will refer to ourselves as Mr. and Mrs. EW (short for Mr. and Mrs. Earthworm—the good kind for your gardens).
Photo #1. This pretty pink cluster of small blossoms sits on top of a thin (but sturdy) stem that moves with the wind and are called Epidendrum orchids. They are also sometimes known as "Pink Ladies�? or "Dancing Ladies.�?
Photo #2. Anthuriums. These hardy and somewhat waxy flowers are in a class by themselves. They are lovely, long-lasting flowers that can last for over a month as cut flowers in clean water in a vase. They come in a variety of vibrant colors. It is truly a beautiful heart-shaped plant, although there is a misconception that the red heart-shape is the flower, but, in actuality, it is called the spathe which is a modified leaf to the heart-shaped green leaves as shown in the background in the photo. The true flowers emerge on the spadix (the narrow stem that protrudes downwards) but are seldom seen by the naked eye because they are so tiny and will eventually fall off and tiny berries will be formed.
To Tishia Lee: Your grandma was right, they are also called "little boy�? flowers (isn't that precious?). Always listen to your grandparents; especially grandmas, they are the wisest people on earth and know EVERYTHING! (LOL)
Photo #3. Pineapples. Our pineapples are grown in containers. Mr. EW brought home a pineapple and cut the crown (top) off and put it in a can of water (water needs to be changed at least every couple of days to prevent mosquitoes from breeding) and after several weeks, roots will appear and then it can be planted in a container or ground.
To Christine of Are We There Yet: This "baby�? pineapple won't be such a baby in another 6-8 months. Mr. EW says it takes about 18 months for it to grow into a full-grown pineapple. So in another 6-8 months, it should turn a golden orange color then it's ready to harvest (yum—there's nothing like home-grown fruits.).
I so envy those of you on the mainland who can grow apples, pears, peaches, cherries and all those wonderful fruits and flowers, like daffodils, irises and tulips that we, in Hawaii, can't or have a difficult time growing.
Photo 4. These lovely white with purple lip orchids are called Dendrobium Nobile. Ladies of Hawaii love to wear them in their hair. They have a nice fragrance.
Photo #5. Similar description as in Photo #1, but is just another variety called an Epidendrum (banguense) orchid with clusters of red-orange blossoms.
Photo #6. These inflorescences of vibrant yellow flowers are called Doritaenopsis Sogo Manager orchids (quite a mouthful, isn't it?).
1. For a sweeter pineapple after slicing off the top and skinned, sprinkle a little salt and rub it around the whole pineapple, then slice into chunks and chill. It will make your pineapple taste a little sweeter (trust me).
2. Pineapples are high in acidity, so make sure you always wash your hands after eating these delicious fruits. Avoid touching your eyes while eating them or they will swell up (not a pretty sight); otherwise…ENJOY! BTW, same goes for mangoes. Of course, don't eat any of these fruits if you have some kind of allergic reactions to them like hives or a rash.
Wow! Didn't mean to ramble on. Hope we were able to answer your questions and thank you for letting us be part of your blog.
Mr. and Mrs. Earthworm
Spotlight Comment from Sher of Everything Moms: Wow Mrs. Earthworm…sounds like you've been blogging for years! Great job! Thanks for the wonderful education. I love the idea of growing a pineapple like you indicated. I think I might just have to do that. Welcome to the blogosphere! Hope to see you around a lot. Maybe you'll even start your own blog. But be careful….it can be addicting. lol
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Kailani is the owner and founder of An Island Life. You'll find her sharing her daily life as a mother to 3 wonderful daughters, working as a flight attendant, and living a blessed life in Hawaii. She is also the founder of the group review site - Family Review Network. Follow along on her adventure of a lifetime this Winter as a member of the Vaseline Dry Skin Patrol!


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It's official, we're no longer hiding behind the fictitious fig leaf of "responsibility to protect" civilians (R2P), we're now showing our true colors. We're in Libya for regime change. I'm not quite sure when the United Nations approved that?
US, allies formally recognize Libya rebels
The United States granted Libyan rebel leaders full diplomatic recognition as the governing authority of Libya yesterday, after five months of fighting to oust longtime ruler Moammar Khadafy.
The decision at a meeting here of more than 30 Western and Arab nations is the first step in giving the rebels access to Libya's frozen US assets, worth more than $30 billion.
"I am announcing today that, until an interim authority is in place, the United States will recognize the TNC as the legitimate governing authority for Libya,'' Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said, referring to the rebels' Transitional National Council, prompting other ministers to break out in applause.
Who, exactly, are we now in bed with?
Rights group: Libyan rebels looted and beat civilians
Libyan rebels have looted and burned homes and abused civilians, a human rights group said Wednesday.
The New York-based Human Rights Watch said that, in "four towns captured by rebels in the Nafusa Mountains over the past month, rebel fighters and supporters have damaged property, burned some homes, looted from hospitals, homes, and shops, and beaten some individuals alleged to have supported government forces."
See also:
U.S. recognition of the Libyan rebel government leaves many questions unanswered
US Formally Recognizes Libyan Rebels
United States recognizes Libyan rebels as legitimate government
U.S. recognizes Libyan rebels as ruling authority
Libyan Rebels Get U.S. Recognition, Await Cash
Libyan rebels win recognition and promise of financial support
Libyan Rebels Get U.S. Recognition Yet Must Wait for Cash
Mary E. Stonaker: What formal recognition given to Libyan rebels means for the oil markets
Rights Group: Libyan Rebels Loot Seized Towns
Rights group accuses Libyan rebels of abuse
Libya rebels loot seized towns, says rights group
Human Rights Watch criticizes Libyan rebels
Rights group exposes Libyan rebel abuses
Lets recap: The United States has now formally aligned itself with accused war criminals we hardly know, in a foreign civil war that we have absolutely no business being militarily involved with in the first place, and our mission creep to regime change isn't even authorized or approved under international law. Is that about it?
/well played Obama administration, what are we now, a rogue nation?
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