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EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU)-- It's been long and winding road with plenty of ups and downs for Eau Claire's Confluence Arts Center.
After a public referendum, state budget meetings and countless city council meetings, the project cleared the final hurdle at the city level Tuesday night.
City leaders unanimously approved of a general development plan for the $45-million performing arts building. The approval allows stakeholders to begin work at the site, but leaders say there is still work to be done before ground is broken.
City council president Kerry Kincaid had a small celebration of her own following the vote.
"It's been exhilarating and exhausting. There are so many people I need to thank I can't even name them all," Kincaid said.
While the process has been exhausting for some, stakeholders of the project including Ben Richgruber of the Eau Claire Regional Arts Council says there is work still to be done.
"There are a lot of moving parts. Right now all of the architects are working hard on the drawings," Richgruber explained.
Leaders unveiled concept renderings to the public in February. Architects still need to make detailed blueprint plans mapping out where each and every window, door and power outlet will be placed in the building.
"It's a fluid process. The only constant is change and we have had to adapt to a lot of things as far as funding changes and design," Richgruber said.
Richgruber says another main focus is fundraising. Right now leaders have raised over $12.5 of the $15.5-million dollars needed.
In addition to continuing to reach their philanthropic goals, project leaders say they are working to ensure the sustainability of funding the building after its open.
Project stakeholders say the plan is to break ground on the project in late summer, with opening of the building planned for 2018.

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I Rafted The Entire Grand Canyon. Here's Why I Recommend Outdoor Adventure To Everyone
Growing up, I'd always loved playing outside, but as I got older and the customary stresses piled up, I started to see nature as a sanctuary where I could go to escape from everyday life.
I was strictly a weekend warrior until the day I asked myself, "Why don't I go on a six-month hike?" Strict societal norms was the only answer that came to mind. So with that, I made arrangements, arrived at a trail solo, and never looked back.
I have spent the past several years on adventures. There were the seven months it took me to hike from Georgia to Maine on the Appalachian Trail, the six months to hike from Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail, and one month to raft the entire Grand Canyon.
I wouldn't trade my experiences for the world, but even some of my oldest friends don't understand how I justify repeatedly setting my "real life" on hold to get out there again and again.
You may think that you couldn't possibly afford the time necessary for such a big adventure. Work schedules, bills, dependents: they can all hold you back. But I bet if you made it a priority, you could manage a week, a weekend, even a day to set out exploring. Once you experience the benefits of time outdoors firsthand, I guarantee you'll be inspired to make arrangements to get out for longer.
Here are five reasons we should all put adventure at the top of our to-do lists:
1. It's fun and good for your health.
Spending time in nature is a proven way to relax and combat stress, not to mention, it's just plain good for your health. Studies show that hospital rooms with windows overlooking trees promote a quicker recovery than those that look out onto brick walls. Now imagine what a whole forest could do for you!
I remember taking a trip with two longtime hiker friends in the Sierra Nevada on the Summer Solstice, also known as "Hike Naked Day." The three of us women stripped down, paraded giggling down the mountain, and ended with a leap into a frigid alpine lake. Both the good time and the bone-chilling water led to a sense of rejuvenation greater than anything I'd felt in a while. It's memories like these that remind me that going on adventures allows you to return home feeling worlds better than when you left.
2. It's active.
Once you fall into a more stagnant daily routine, it's easy to let exercise fall by the wayside. Work, family, and other obligations take up so much time that if you even have any extra, you just want to sit down. When you're out on an adventure, moving all day is the norm. You'll be surprised at how much your body is capable of achieving.
I've never been a couch potato, but I don't exercise all the time, either. Hiking so many miles has made me realize how strong my body can be, and I'm incredibly proud of that strength.
3. It's exhilarating.
Want to get your heart pumping? Try running a large rapid, climbing a steep mountain covered in ice, or getting caught in a hail and lightning storm at high elevation. There's nothing like a little risk to get the endorphins flowing.
Personal growth spurs from change, and if you're not trying something new, you're not growing. Overcoming fear is a fantastic mental boost—who knew you were such a badass?
One winter, I joined a group climb up Mount Washington in New Hampshire, which held the world record for the highest wind gust ever recorded for most of the 20th century. As soon as we made it above the trees, my group was pushing against winds over 70 mph and wind chill temperatures below -50°F. Despite moving so slowly that we had to turn around just before the summit in order to get off the mountain before dark, I had a huge grin on my face the whole time, and it comes back every time I think about that exhilarating trip.
4. It builds confidence and character.
Everyone gets stuck in a rut sometimes. It's easy to fall into a routine doing the same kinds of things with the same kinds of people all the time. But once you expand your horizons and open yourself up to new experiences, you often return with some unexpected new knowledge about yourself and the world around you.
I am a very independent person—sometimes to a fault. But guess what happened when I broke my ankle hiking solo down Mount Elbert—the highest mountain in Colorado? A group of kind strangers gave me piggyback rides down the mountain to safety. Right then, I learned that I can accept help and that people are generally amazing.
5. It's a peaceful way to reconnect with the natural world.
In today's hectic world, it can be hard to disconnect and spend uninterrupted time with your thoughts. Being out in nature, surrounded by nothing but wind rustling through some trees or birds chirping at a stream nearby, sure helps.
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I went to see Professor Brian Cox on his latest UK tour. It was a fascinating evening, although I do not mind admitting that 90 per cent of it went over my head. But one thing he said stuck with me. I am paraphrasing a little here but the gist was as such: the more certain someone is of their position, the less you should trust them.
I love that line. But what is its relevance to social media?
Well, I have lost count of the number of times I have heard that advisers must use social media. It is usually a position being promoted by someone with 'guru' in their self-proclaimed title. That said, there is no doubt social media can be hugely useful. My preference is Twitter, so that seems a sensible place to start. Here are my top tips for how to get the best from it.
1 Set realistic expectations
Do not expect to get new enquiries if Twitter is not used by your target audience. That said, even if your ideal client uses a different social media channel there are still many excellent reasons to use Twitter, as I will explain later.Also, do not expect to get quick results. It takes time.
2 Get stuck in
I often hear advisers complain that they do not know where to start with Twitter. Well, imagine you are at a networking event: what do you do after you have grabbed your bacon buttie or glass of wine?
Probably nervously approach a fellow networker, perhaps someone you already know or who you are likely to have something in common with.
The same holds true with Twitter. Follow a few people you know, as well as some you do not, post a few messages or links to articles you think people might find useful. Get stuck in.
3 Demonstrate your expertise
I am a big believer in knowing your target market and the financial problems you solve for them, then demonstrating your expertise. Advisers who are recognised as experts in their niche are inevitably more successful when it comes to generating new clients.
So use Twitter to show your expertise. That does not mean showing off but it does mean answering questions, engaging in debates and providing links to useful and relevant information, at least some of which should be content on your website.
4 PR boosts
If PR is part of your marketing strategy Twitter can be hugely useful. I have lost count of the number of times I have used it to approach a journalist, or have been contacted by one following up on a post of mine.
It is also a great tool for understanding a journalist's area of interests or what they are working on, then engaging with them.
5 Mix it up
Many of us use multiple social media channels; the three most popular with advisers being Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. The temptation is to use some of the apps available, such as Hootsuite, to write one message and then post it to all three platforms. Don't. What do I get, as your follower or connection, out of seeing the same message three times? Nothing, apart from frustrated.
Furthermore, if you run personal and corporate accounts, do not post the same message at the same time from the same accounts.
If I follow both, all I see on my timeline is the same message back to back. It looks lazy and takes away any benefit of following both accounts.
Mix your messages up; give me, as a follower, something different from each account and each social media platform. In other words, reward my loyalty with different content.
6 Think about when you post
I only post when I am online and able to reply to responses. I never schedule tweets (although I have been guilty of this in the past).
My preferred times for being online, and therefore posting are early morning 7am to 8am, mid-morning (meetings permitting), mid-afternoon and then on the commute home. Engagement levels with my followers seem to peak at these times and it works for me.
So, spend some time understanding the best times to connect with your audience and then make yourself available.
7 Use it to learn
We get clients directly from Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, and you can too. But the thing I like most about social media is the interaction and the learning opportunities it provides. The combined wealth of knowledge of my connections is immense and I can tap into it with just a quick scroll through my timeline.
Twitter does not have to take over your life. I am probably on it for no more than 30 minutes a day, usually in short bursts. I use it on my phone and it is a great way of making the most of otherwise dead time – commuting, for example – productively.
Phil Bray is founder and director at The Yardstick Agency


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Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Complaint dropped against Ezra Levant
According to the National Post, Syed Soharwardy has withdrawn the complaint against Ezra Levant from publishing the Muhammad cartoons. (Really? Yes, really.)
Here's the reason Soharwardy offered:
"Over the two years that we have gone through the process, I understand that most Canadians see this as an issue of freedom of speech, that that principle is sacred and holy in our society."
Got that? Freedom of speech is sacred and holy in Canada. (He said that? Yup, he did.)
"I believe Canadian society is mature enough not to absorb the messages that the cartoons sent. Only a very small fraction of Canadian media decided to publish those cartoons."
There you have it--we are mature enough, as a society, to have freedom of speech and expression. We don't need the paternalist state to filter the media like mom filtered your TV shows and your access to MySpace. (Does that mean he won't file charges if someone posts the cartoons again? Uhm... Check with your lawyer.)
Ezra doubts Soharwardy's sincerity. He called it a "temporary tactical truce," and continued:
"I don't believe him. He thought this would be easy to do, just sic the human rights commission on me and it would be done. But I decided to fight back.
"He's hurting right now... What he's now saying he is going to do is not a true reflection of his feelings."
Saying that Soharwardy's values are "out of sync" with Canada's, Ezra plans on launching a civil suit against him to recover the hundreds of hours he spent researching his case, defending himself, and appearing before the Alberta Human Rights Commission.
It's not so difficult to see why Soharwardy is backing down. After news of the human rights complaint reached the blogosphere and the broader anglosphere (including the U.S.), Canada's speech squelching became the subject of outraged scorn and ridicule. That we even have a section 13 that would legally punish a media outlet for publishing what Ezra called "the central artefact in the largest news story at the time" way back when is in itself an offense to, let's see here, freedom of expression, freedom of the press, and maybe even freedom of religion (if that is understood broadly enough to include freedom from being religious in the first place. The prohibition on depictions of Muhammad especially--and humans in general--is a religious prohibition. You are prohibited from doing it only if you are a member of a specific religion, and you want to remain in good standing with them. It is not a prohibition on atheists and Christians and deists and Buddhists, and so on.)
Dropping these charges is a good first step. Backing up Keith Martin, who had the courage to put forward a motion to eliminate section 13, is a good second step (where are the federal Tories on this? And the NDP? And the Greens? You give lip service to freedom of speech, let's see you risk some political capital on this issue.)
This battle is far from over. Until section 13 lays in the trash heap where it belongs, I'll be keeping my (figurative) powder dry. I suggest you do the same.
UPDATE: Reason magazine (my personal favourite) weighs in on the battle against the HRC in "Mandatory Niceness." As everything always is from Reason, this, too, is worth a read.
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I wonder if the fact that his "enemies" at the mosque filing charges against him had anything to do with this?
Posted by: Bocanut | 2008-02-12 8:37:07 PM
Posted by: Kalim Kassam | 2008-02-12 8:44:28 PM
Bad news. The state should be forced to fight to the end. The principle of a human rights commission should be debated.
Posted by: Tom Sawyer | 2008-02-12 9:05:59 PM
I agree with you, Tom. It *is* a shame that we won't see this tested through real courts. But I think the genie is out of the bottle--the existence of the HRC as a cap on freedom of expression is no longer an obscure regulation no one knows about. It's getting a lot of light, a lot of attention, and a lot of scorn. (There's still a wave of press coverage to come with Steyn and Maclean's squaring off against the HRC).
Posted by: P.M. Jaworski | 2008-02-12 9:14:51 PM
The relief for me comes from the fact that public pressure had some effect on the dropping of the case. Enough of the Canadian media and public were outraged, spoke out, and showed that we will not stand for these kinds of violations of free speech.
I agree that this can't be the end, and that Sec 13 needs to be debated and ultimately removed. The issue doesn't go away now.
When the Steyn/Maclean's hearings start I hope that there is more media attention than there was for Ezra, and that even more people speak out in defence of the right to make offensive speech.
Posted by: Kalim Kassam | 2008-02-12 9:24:01 PM
Principle is irrelevant, Tom. The HRC has moved from protecting black apartment tenants to squelching one of our most cherished freedoms in the name of political correctness. Indeed, it is THE freedom that is the key to all the others. The HRC's mandate should be returned to what it was originally intended to be, the rules of evidence tightened, and the existing councils sacked. They're top-heavy with untrained ideologues.
Posted by: Shane Matthews | 2008-02-12 9:32:31 PM
Cross-posted at SDA.
I do not think this is necessarily a good thing. Like Ezra, I was expecting the HRC to find guilty; Ezra would then take the case to a real court and win. The win would then be used to support the government in making changes. Harper, et.al. may still make the required changes/extinction to the HRC but it would be easier with the decision of a real court.
The left knows how to play these games too. To use a baseball analogy, they decided to walk Ezra rather than letting him hit the ball out of the park with bases loaded.
Good move on Ezra's part to launch the civil action. Man, do I ever enjoy a good game of chess. :)
Posted by: Brent Weston | 2008-02-12 9:44:04 PM
It is not right that he be allowed to pull out midway through well after the official investigation began, to nothing of all the time and money the accused has been forced to use. I see two things at play here.
Perhaps the public outrage finally started to sink in for one, but I also suspect a ploy to deflect attention away from the private member's bill and possibly any attempt to dismantle these kangaroo tribunals. The old ploy that once they return to the shadows, they can continue without public concern.
Posted by: Alain | 2008-02-12 10:38:59 PM
Or perhaps the same lawyer that Soharwardy hired to send Levant a letter demanding a withdrawal of defamatory statements published on his website and an apology persuaded Soharwardy that his chances were better if sued for libel in the civil courts than if he proceeded with his dodgy human rights complaint.
We shall see if there is more to this than a letter. If there is, I like his chances far better than Ezra's chances of prevailing in his threatened abuse of process tort claim against Soharwardy and the AHRC.
Posted by: truewest | 2008-02-12 10:40:12 PM
This is a victory, but only a small victory of a long war. We need to reestablish our right to freedom of expression as inalienable. It is our right as Canadian citizens. The state should fight this through; a complaint has been made, the process has started. Let's expose this idiocy in court.
Just because Mr. Soharwardy realizes he's going to lose the case is no reason to let this drop off the political radar.
Posted by: Ori Rubin | 2008-02-12 10:46:39 PM
From the moment Soharwardy filed the complaint, he had the power to withdraw it. Once he does so - and Levant claims he hasn't -- the matter is over, since the dispute between him and the Western Standard is resolved.
I understand your confusion, since both Peter (through his use of the misleading term "charge") and Ezra (through his careless or wilful misrepresenation about human rights processes) appears to have led folks like you to believe this is like a criminal proceeding. It's not.
Posted by: truewest | 2008-02-12 10:55:59 PM
get your facts straight...
Ezra ha never led anyone to believe this is a criminal proceeeding
Although he was treated like one!
Posted by: Paul | 2008-02-12 11:16:38 PM
get your facts straight...
Ezra ha never led anyone to believe this is a criminal proceeeding
Although he was treated like one!
Posted by: Paul | 2008-02-12 11:16:41 PM
And yet, curiously, Mr. Jaworski, who appears to be no dummy, understood the complaint to a "a charge".
Ezra may not have said this is a criminal proceeding, but that's not what I said he did. I said that his distortions led people to believe it was LIKE a criminal proceedings.
Posted by: truewest | 2008-02-12 11:33:00 PM
I changed the title, and the reference to "charges." You're right, this isn't a criminal proceeding, and I should have been aware of that. Didn't mean to perpetuate that misunderstanding.
Posted by: P.M. Jaworski | 2008-02-13 12:00:29 AM
I am glad to hear Ezra will be launching the civil suit. That should make interesting ongoing reading, and should make others think twice before making complaints to "human rights" commissions.
Posted by: Karen Selick | 2008-02-13 4:01:31 AM
I smell a rat in all of this. All Government departments and Agencies operate in a murky and arcane fashion in order to protect their turf. If the HRC found in the complainants favour, there would be outrage, further bringing more criticism on them. If they dismissed the complaint they would be losing their previously perfect score of a 100% "conviction" rate.
Either way, it would look bad for them. I'm not a conspiracy nut but, could it just be that Sorharwardy was encouraged by the HRC to withdraw the complaint for some future consideration?
he HRC saves face, the heat is taken off them and the Muzzie lives to fight another day.
Just wondering.
Posted by: atric | 2008-02-13 5:39:02 AM
Maybe Mr. Levant can sue Mr. Soharwardy for libeling him with a public complaint of 'hate speech'.
Posted by: Speller | 2008-02-13 6:32:28 AM
This complaint was before the Alberta HRC. Of the four cases that have gone to hearing since the legislation was introduced more than a decade ago the "conviction" rate, as you incorrectly call it, is 75% ( or 50% because one was overturned on appeal and sent back to the HRC for rehearing but the Western Report went out of biz before the rehearing)
He has no cause of action. If anyone has abused the process it's Levant with his little You Tube stunt.
Posted by: Nbob | 2008-02-13 6:39:28 AM
I tend to agree with those who say Soharwardy shouldn't have been allowed to just withdraw the complaint without penalty.
While it may be false that Ezra was "charged" because the terminology isn't legally correct, it's certainly far more serious than a civil proceeding if the state takes on the role for the complainant and shouldn't be dismissed offhand - there are a lot of levels of "bad" between having someone think you're a jerk and being charged.
In a criminal trial the state takes on the case for you for the good of society. If you were to go "Oh, just kidding - I wasn't really afraid the defendant was going to try to kill me," then there would be some sort of recourse - that's why public mischief is a crime.
In civil proceedings you can just pull out, but you also have to pay your way to file a complaint in the first place, and, akin to public mischief, you'd have to pay for the costs you've incurred on the defendant and society by wasting the court's time because it's believed to be better for the court system if you're not able to just rack up costs against someone by suing them without cause.
For this reason, I certainly do hope that Ezra's legal action has legs, and I think it should.
Posted by: Janet | 2008-02-13 7:01:39 AM
Oh I forgot to mention - in 3 out of the 4 cases the complainant had carriage of the matter not the state. The one that the state (the Director) had carriage of was the only one dismissed by the tribunal.
Janet -
Most times when a civil suit is withdrawn it's done "without costs"
Posted by: Nbob | 2008-02-13 7:08:47 AM
Gotta agree with Janet. The Alberta taxpayers are on the line for the costs of this nuisance complaint.
Posted by: Anne | 2008-02-13 9:52:53 AM
Nbob.. that "little Youtube stunt" as you call it was the brilliant light of clarity shining on a cockroaches' nest of ignorance, stupidity and hypocrisy.
Thank you Ezra Levant!
Posted by: Lori | 2008-02-13 10:01:19 AM
The HRC thugs are used to everyone caving in to their bully tactics. I'm sure they regret going after Hurricane Levant.
Posted by: Veteran | 2008-02-13 11:52:49 AM
...(if that is understood broadly enough to include freedom from being religious in the first place. The prohibition on depictions of Muhammad especially--and humans in general--is a religious prohibition. You are prohibited from doing it only if you are a member of a specific religion, and you want to remain in good standing with them. It is not a prohibition on atheists and Christians and deists and Buddhists, and so on.)
Quite an "IF' there. Like many religions (including various Christian ones) there may not be a "prohibition" against the acts of non-members, but being a non-member is itself prohibited or punished. Some sects still go further than others (for the moment a couple of Islamic sects are in the forefront, but bear in mind the 200-or-so members of the Phelps family cult), even unto declaring non-followers to be also non-human who may be treated as beasts - including killing them.
This must be resisted/fought but alas will take time, and bear in mind that Eurocentric/Anglosphere societies have only fairly recently outlawed some of the practices which used to be lawful - or even law, such as executing [male] homosexuals.
Posted by: teqjack | 2008-02-13 12:05:16 PM
If anything, the fact a human rights complaint can be summarily withdrawn in this fashion only adds to the by parts farcical, by parts despicable nature of these kangaroo proceedings. If Mr. Levant was accused of a criminal act it would be the Crown pressing charges; the offense would be against the sovereign as opposed to the individual.
The matter was supposed to concern "human rights", not the perceive offense of one individual. If all Muslims were potentially to be held in hatred and contempt as a result of publishing the cartoons the fact this particular complainant has changed his mind should be irrelevant. The fact he has the power to summarily suspend this farce of justice suggests the only rational response on Mr. Levant's part is to sue.
More important, until this section of the act is removed there is nothing to stop anyone - you, me, some other offended Muslim - from making the same complaint on the same basis against Mr. Levant and anyone else choosing to report the facts.
Posted by: Flea | 2008-02-13 1:46:24 PM
Why does Levant have to keep going (e.g., lawsuit, etc.)?
The German language has an apt saying:
Der Klügere gibt nach, und der Esel fliegt in den Bach.
Translation (literal): The smarter one (Soharwardy) gives in, while the ass (Levant) falls into the river (and drowns).
Posted by: Werner Patels | 2008-02-13 1:53:53 PM
Werner: Ezra is carrying on because it isn't merely about the complaint lodged against him, it's about the HRC as a whole.
He views victory as elimination (at the very least) of section 13 of the Human Rights Act. Getting the complaint dropped against him was not his battle. If you watch the YouTube videos, you'll see this plain-as-day.
Posted by: P.M. Jaworski | 2008-02-13 2:17:42 PM
Just a friendly clarification: The case against The Western Standard was brought under section 3(1)(b) of Alberta's Human Rights, Citizenship and Multicultural Act. Martin's motion deals with section 13 of the Canadian Human Rights Act. This is the section that Macleans is being pursued under. Same issue, different level of government, different legislation.
Posted by: Fact Check | 2008-02-13 2:24:45 PM
Nbob: "Most times when a civil suit is withdrawn" the opposing parties agree with each other not to ask for costs. This is either because the dispute is settled or because it's not worth the trouble of filing for costs. However, where an action has been brought maliciously, solely for the purpose of harassment, the party who's had to incur costs will sue for them, or bring a separate suit for mailicious prosecution. (Here in the U.S., it has become obligatory for a lawyer or party to sign a statement that his or her action has not been brought for "frivolous" (i.e. unsupported) accusations.)
Soharwady has basically confessed that, after thinking about it, he saw that there were no legal grounds for his claim. To the extent that he caused Levant to waste time and money to defend himself from an unsupportable claim, he should compensate Levant for all damage done.
Posted by: johnbrown | 2008-02-13 2:24:51 PM
"If anyone has abused the process it's Levant with his little You Tube stunt."
That "little you Tube stunt" annoyed people like you, apparently. If this process is so admirable, why do you want it hidden? Only cockroaches fear the light.
BTW, judging by the number of viewers, it wasn't a little stunt.
As always, the whining of the losers proves the significance of the victory.
And i wouldn't attempt to match legal wits with lawyer karen sellick, if i were you.
Posted by: chris rune | 2008-02-13 3:02:06 PM
If Ezra doesn't fight back, what is the overall effect?
Soharwardy gets away with bringing a nuisance complaint against someone and walks away scott-free. Levant spends x amount of time and money fighting the complaint and... what? He just eats it? Are you suggesting it would have been better not to spend any time or money defending his rights?
What would you do in the same place? Would you fight or just accept the punishment handed down by McGovern and her ilk? Either way, it's going to cost you money. How much money would it need to cost you before you decided to fight back?
You, as a blogger, should be particularly thankful to Ezra. Sooner or later, Werner (and truewest), they'll come for you. Maybe you mentioned the cartoons of Muhammad and forgot to add the "peace be upon him" bit. If you're lucky, Ezra's actions will have seeded the changes that mean you won't be forced to spend your retirement savings defending yourself from this abomination of justice.
Posted by: Rob R | 2008-02-13 3:04:39 PM
Maybe now Levant will fade back into the oblivion he so richly deserves.
Posted by: trudeau's ghost | 2008-02-13 5:48:06 PM
The withdrawal of the complaint may function to deny Ezra standing to challenge the Alberta statute on Charter grounds. The Zundel case demonstrated to pro-censorship folks that - to preserve censorship - one must not fight those who have the means to challenge it (the Zundel case is the one that ended with the Supreme Court of Canada concluding that the False News provisions of the Criminal Code were in violation of the Charter, hence were not enforceable).
Posted by: Paul McKeever | 2008-02-13 6:57:24 PM
Cheer up. According to Ezra, there is a parallel complaint that is proceeding, so assuming that it a) gets to hearing and b) Ezra takes a dive or botches it, he may yet get his chance to bring a Charter challenge. Which he will lose (see Canada v. Taylor, [1990] 3 S.C.R. 892, which upheld a similar provision).
And if he brings an abuse of process suit, he'll probably lose that too. Given that human rights law is designed to encourage settlement and withdrawal of claims, as well as to educate the parties on the concept of human rights, it seems unlikely that a court is going to punish someone for having a change of heart about filing a complaint. If Ezra sues, he'll be throwing good money after bad.
BTW, anyone care to explain how Ezra managed to spend close to $100,000 on a human rights complaint that, if it was as flawed as he claims, he could have answered with a letter that would have taken a lawyer (even one as modestly talented as Ezra) about one hour to write? Or is the problem that Ezra has trouble with numbers (see his estimate that this complaint cost $500,000 to investigate or, for that matter, the dazzling financial success of the Western Standard.)
Actually, the problem is that this isn't about the complaint or about human rights law or even about free speech. This is all about shameless self-promotion, about promoting the Ezra brand.
chris rune,
if you were nbob, then nbob wouldn't know dick about the law and would think that Karen Selick is Clarence Darrow reincarnate. However, nbob is nbob and knows the law and likely understands that Selick is just another lawyer with a typewriter and a libertarian agenda. If he wants to "match legal wits" with her, I'll happily hold his coat.
Posted by: truewest | 2008-02-13 8:42:58 PM
Such a legal expert as trueleft must work for Crown Council. When I see such pretentious rot trying to pass for legal expertise, I feel like throwing up.
Posted by: Alain | 2008-02-13 8:56:03 PM
So if I understand you correctly, the truth makes you want to vomit? Gee, that must be tough.
Posted by: truewest | 2008-02-13 9:31:57 PM
Well, one of the reasons for dropping this complaint could be the threats he and his family could be facing.Ezra's bogus and ridiculous comments on the imam has forced the community around him to think of Mr Suharwardy as a radical extremist who is just creating a tension. Frankly, Mr Suharwardy should have filed a law suit agaianst Ezra demanding to have his publishing shut down and a public apology on insulting the Prophet of Islam and what he represented. This compalint shouldnt have taken this long to be handled in the first place, and Edmonton Muslim Council should just pursue theirs until a verdict is acheived. As Canadians, we should look at the big picture. The immigration laws of this country clearly state that residents of CANADA have a right to practise their religion and Canada provides protection and respect to those rights. What Ezra did was an offence not just to the muslims but to Canada, its citizens and the MOJO of this country i.e "RESPECT".
Posted by: Sumaiya | 2008-02-13 9:58:44 PM
Hey truewest while yer holding my coat could ya send it out for dry cleaning ? I was at a Flames game couple a weeks ago and got mustard all over it - can't seem to get it out.
As for the abuse of process claim - given that the process is designed to encourage settlement and withdraw and given ( I suspect ) when the HRC asked him if he'd be interested in a conciliation session with the complainant Levant responded with a PFO - I doubt he'll find much favour from a court when he refused an opportunity to have the matter resolved much earlier.
Posted by: Nbob | 2008-02-13 10:11:46 PM
Sumaiya: I'd have to disagree. He printed cartoons..he didn't even mention that Mohammed was a pedophile, who consummated his wedding to a 6 year old when she was 9.(Mighty nice of him to wait until she was mature, eh?)
Cartoons...muslims were rioting around the world over cartoons. People wanted to see what all the fuss was about. Turns out they weren't even all that exciting...but muslims killed people because of it. What does that tell you?
Posted by: Markalta | 2008-02-13 10:20:31 PM
I'm afraid the constitution doesn't guarantee anyone - or any religion - respect, not even the Prophet of Islam. And while defamation law provides protection for reputations, only the living can avail themselves of its protection.
Which means that while yr Prophet is S.O.L., Suharwardy might have a decent defamation claim against Levant.
Given that libel suits are Ezra's preferred method of supressing free speech, it would be kind of poetic if he ended up in the defendant's seat in this one.
Posted by: Truewest | 2008-02-13 10:21:55 PM
Prophet Muhammed wed that girl 1500 years ago and at that time that was the culture. Coming to teh point,its all about what those "CARTOONS" represented. Every religion,nation and ethnic group has an extreme side to it. What muslims did around the world was definitely wrong and unjustifiable . But my point stands only within Canada. Imagine a situation where a muslim prints a cartoon of Jesus Christ with a gun in his hand pointing towards Iraq etc etc. The agony will be undefinable.
Posted by: Sumaiya | 2008-02-13 10:32:09 PM
Hey truewest,
I agree a little with the second part of your comment that since the prophet is not in this world, Suharwardy doesnt have a right to stand up for his integrity. Consider this, if a prominent preacher of any religion dies, does that means that the world is free to make a mockery out of him/her? Absolutely not!!.Religions are based upon beliefs, if people dont agree they shouldnt attempt to twist them. If muslims nowadays are radical and extremists , they are not true muslims.Thats not what the religion tells them to do. Quite honestly, that danish cartoonist should have done some research before making his "work of art!!"..
Posted by: Sumaiya | 2008-02-13 10:49:17 PM
in law - or at least in defamation law -- only the living have reputations So your prominent preacher can sue if he's still drawing breath, but as soon as he shuffles off this mortal coil, his name is fair game. Unless he incorporates a company bearing his name (but I digress).
as for beliefs, everyone has 'em and has the right to them, but nobody has the right to protection from having those beliefs challenged or even disrespected. It's part of the rough and tumble of western society.
The prohibition here doesn't concern disrepect or even giving offence; it concerns hate speech, speech designed to ostracize and marginalize a group based on race, religion, etc. Now, as we've seen, one man's hate speech is another man's (or woman's) telling the truth about those damn (fill in the blank) who've been ruining things since they got here and should be rounded up and shot, deported, etc. These things can get complicated.
If it's any consolation, your not the first religious or racial minority to have to put up with this. the Catholics, Jews, Hindus and Jehovahs Witnesses have all had their day in the crosshairs (and let's not even get started on the Doukhabors) and most of them seem to have survived. Think of it as a hazing from the members of the remedial reading class of Canadian society. It may sting now, but this too shall pass. Unlike the members of the remedial reading class.
Posted by: truewest | 2008-02-13 11:22:24 PM
If some people in the remedial reading class are willing to pay 100 G's for a 90 minute interview I'd say the math skills are also a little lacking.
sorta funny that the "collateral" purpose that Levant's hanging his abuse of process action upon is an attempt to " shut him up" yet withdrawing the complaint might wind up silencing him some what.
and while we're at it - since the HRC can actually issue a cease and desist type order to silence him where's the collateral purpose? Any cause of action would have to be founded on malicious prosecution ( btw - that'll be $ 20,000 for the legal opinion, thanks )
Posted by: Nbob | 2008-02-14 12:59:25 AM
Glad to see another blow to the term, political correctness, in the name of losing our freedoms, because of some groups ideologies, that don't like our culture. We are all Canadian let it remain that way. Good Win!!!
By the way wasn't Mahammed around 1500 years ago
did he leave any portrates or photos so we can see if there are any similarities to this cariacture, for all I know this could be just another person of peace with wierd turban on its head.
Posted by: Concerned Calgarian | 2008-02-14 9:08:32 AM
Sorry for a late reply , I am actually at the east coast.
Perhaps you didnt understand where i am coming from. I am speaking as a Canadian.A Canadian who converted to Islam only few yrs ago. And this is not about just Islam. As you said this has happened to other religions as well, while it shouldnt. This kind of INDIRECT CRITICSM tells the world what a poorly cultured soceity we are living in. Its not about the rough and tumble, its about being understandable to people who are a part of your nation , who are contributing the same way to the soceity as you are. This has gone from hate speech to hate media and a prejudiced soceity.Numerous muslims and other immigrants migrate to Canada every year, and you and I both know that they get so crushed under the economic burden of this country everything else stays behind. If a black or white activist raises voice agaianst hatred its freedom of speech , whereas if a brown person does the same and god forbid if he's a muslim he's supposed to get his ___ kicked and deported... dude you need to reconsider....
People survive regardless. A few pricks cannot force people to give away their faith. But the anger and depression it creates , you and I both know where it ends up.
Concerned Calgarian:
I used to think the same way, but before giving a verdict a judge has to go through the evidence.No where in Islam does it says that be a suicide bomber or kill people or inflict violence.Current radicaled situation of muslims is a result of political and economic crisis upon them. Hey 1/3 of the muslim countries are fightinga war thay they didnt waged.People need to understand this before they attack on anyone.Even canadians who convert to other religions are victims of this atrocity. When an immigrant comes to canada he/she knows what they are walking into.. mind you many of them leave if they realize they are not welcome. But the ones who stay are the ones following norms of the soceity. This is a land of 100 religions,people have a right to practise their idealogies in their own manner without hurting anyone.No one has to answer the world about what they do in their boundary. If that was the story, there wouldnt be any temples, churches or mosques in Canada.As for your question no there are no pictures of Prophet Mohammed.
Posted by: Sumaiya | 2008-02-14 11:22:51 AM
Ezra Levant is nothing but a stupid idiot guy. Who dosent even believe on any thing. He forgot he will have a very very very miserabele life you will see.If you dont want to agree with me you dont have to becuz i dont even give a damn.
Posted by: Ali | 2008-02-14 3:35:24 PM
Well said Ali. I'd like to see what it sounds like in English. You're the reason the Islamic culture has gone steadily backwards since 1099.
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In addition to colder weather and holiday-themed everything, this time of year also means countless parties. These parties are usually fun, however they can be stressful when you consider that in general, it is necessary to show up with a hostess gift to each and every one of them. Shopping for others can be very difficult, and you want to give your host something besides the obvious bottle of wine. To help you out, here are some suggestions of what to give that are a little more outside of the box:
Flower Vase
Flowers are a great gift because they immediately lighten up a room and add to the festive atmosphere. However, often times hosts do not have enough flower vases around in which to put these new flowers in. Instead of getting flowers this season, try presenting your host with a beautiful flower vase. Antique stores, flea markets, and home stores usually have a great variety.
By games we don't necessary mean bringing Twister with you (though depending on your host, that might be a great idea). Instead, opt for fun group games like Catchphrase or Apples To Apples. If your hosts love to have fun and love being social, this is a great idea. Even better if they have kids!
Maple Syrup
Bringing your guests an artisanal food like maple syrup or gourmet popcorn is a great alternative to wine. If you live in a state or region that specializes in a special food or drink, it is always a safe bet to present one of these specialty items to your hosts. Maple syrup is an easy option because the real, artisanal kind from the Northeast or Midwest tastes wonderful, and who doesn't love to make pancakes? If you need inspiration, check out the gourmet food sections of an upscale grocery store or department store, or the Harry & David catalogue and website.
'Tis the season to incorporate the holidays in any way possible! If your hosts celebrate Christmas, a great gift is a beautiful glass ornament. If you select one that is especially bold and beautiful, it is the perfect simple present to give. Look at department stores or antique stores for these, as well as internet sites like Etsy.
Scented Oval
An alternative to a soap or candle, these ovals (the name varies depending on brand, usually called ovals or squares) are small scented shapes that usually have a ribbon on them, allowing them to be hung on knobs and hooks in kitchens and bathrooms. They smell great and look beautiful, and they are also one of the more unique ways to showcase a beautiful scent.
Remember, bringing your hosts wine or a candle isn't a bad thing! What is important is that you remember to show up with a gift (include a handwritten card) for your hosts. Everyone has their specific tastes, interests, and lifestyles - try to remember these when gift shopping, and you'll be sure to find a gift that is perfect.
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Former CBS-TV anchor Sharyl Attkisson has revealed in a YouTube video and leak to the New York Post more details of how government agents under the Obama administration have wiretapped journalists.
Attkisson made a name for herself at CBS for reporting on Obama administration scandals such as Fast and Furious, Benghazi, and waste from the TARP bailout. But she also ran up against the self-censorship of her progressive editors, whose first inclination was to protect the Obama administration. Attkisson claimed in a YouTube video released by her book publisher HarperCollins,
I was at home working on questions for yet another story that the Obama administration was unhappy with related to the Benghazi terrorist attacks. And as I was typing and working on questions for a Benghazi-related story, the data started wiping kind of at hyperspeed, being deleted, as if my computer had been hijacked and I had no control over it. I had a phone next to me, so I was able to sort of get a tilted picture of a little bit of the data being deleted. I knew because I'd had so many anomalies over the past year and a half two years — that somebody was interfering with the computer. It was described to me by the computer experts I consulted with afterwards that that was purely an attempt to let me know that they could do that, that they were watching, that they were in my computer. So I think in general, I'm just one of the reporters, top on the list, of those that they watch and that they disagree with and that they fight.
That's not just paranoia. Her former employer, CBS News, confirmed more than a year ago that her work computer had been hacked — presumably by government officials. CBS spokesman Sonya McNair told the Washington Post for June 14, 2013, "A cyber security firm hired by CBS News has determined through forensic analysis that Sharyl Attkisson's computer was accessed by an unauthorized, external, unknown party on multiple occasions late in 2012. Evidence suggests this party performed all access remotely using Attkisson's accounts." Other journalistic opponents of White House policies — most notably the Associated Press before 2013 — have also found themselves being hacked by government officials as well.
According to the New York Post, Attkisson quotes a source in her book who summarized what was done to her: "This is outrageous. Worse than anything Nixon ever did. I wouldn't have believed something like this could happen in the United States of America." The Nixon administration was brought down after a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex, and compilation of an official "enemies list" of journalists.
Shortly after CBS confirmed that Attkisson's computer had been hacked, the television network came to an officially "amicable" separation, but her upcoming book is expected to reveal the inner workings of leftist bias at CBS among corporate executives. The New York Post's Kyle Smith drew a different picture from the publicly touted amicable separation in an October 25 analysis:
Two of her former bosses, CBS Evening News executive producers Jim Murphy and Rick Kaplan, called her a "pit bull."
That was when Sharyl was being nice.
Now that she's no longer on the CBS payroll, this pit bull is off the leash and tearing flesh off the behinds of senior media and government officials.
The leaks are promotions to her book, Stonewalled: My Fight for Truth Against the Forces of Obstruction, Intimidation, and Harassment in Obama's Washington. It will be released November 4 by HarperCollins Publishers.


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Singer Jeong Jinwoon recently appeared as a guest on the August 5 broadcast of KBS Cool FM radio show "Park Myung Soo's Radio Show."
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Light in the storms of life
Lighthouse is a Network for those on the margins to meet Jesus. It reaches out to those who are homeless, suffering through mental health, addiction or poverty, so that they will have a comfortable space to ask questions, receive, and feel confident to contribute. It allows them to feel safe and to worship God freely. Hannah Robb recently completed her internship when she dedicated many hours, reaching out to those on the margins and working alongside Jon Swales in local mission initiatives such as Bridge Cafe and Lighthouse. Hannah reflects on her last 6 months sharing stories from Lighthouse.
Where has Lighthouse come from? St George's Crypt was set up by the church over 80 years ago to reach out to the homeless in Leeds. They do amazing work by addressing the practical needs of people in the city but along with the chaplain we want to be able to share the Good News of Jesus and encourage people in their own walk with Him. In 2013, Jon Swales, Roger Quick and I began praying for God to provide space to facilitate a Christian community for those on the margins. In January 2014, we set up a gathering each Sunday in the Crypt, to eat, share life and find out about Jesus. There's always the reservation when you start a new ministry that you're only going to get 5 people - and we were contempt with that - but the first meeting we saw 35! This was a huge encouragement to see God providing people, and space to meet; it made me feel confident that there would be growth. We've been meeting since January seeing roughly 30 people, at the lowest 25, and highest 50. We are already seeing growth and looking to set up Missional Communities around the city for another way to connect. Since January we've seen people come to faith, be baptised and people's lives transformed through the love of Jesus.
What does Lighthouse look like We gather every Sunday at 12.30 where I would usually stand on the door with a cuppa to say hi to everyone; Jon and Roger will be in the dining room where people will sit and catch up with one another. Jon will remind us what Lighthouse is all about; "We all know that there are storms of life but lighthouse shows that there is a light in the world – Jesus. We believe that he provides a light in the storms of life, a direction when we feel like hope is lost." This is amazing! It makes a lot of sense to everyone in the room instantly.
We sing together, often Amazing Grace because words such as 'saved a wretch like me' resonate. We also sing James Taylor's, You've Got a Friend; 'When you're down and troubled and you need a helping hand, and the cold north wind begins to blow...' carries the same representation of loneliness and darkness of a storm. In the room a lot of people have had friends who've died through addiction or let them down in one way or another, so singing this is a wonderful way of saying how we perceive Jesus, and explaining how Jesus is a friend in our situations.
We'll take turns to share what we are thankful for and often hear 'I'm thankful that I'm alive', which takes on a new resonance with a room full of people who have been much closer to death than you or I would. Others include being thankful for the Crypt, and for friendship; this is testimony to the community we've established at Lighthouse.
Jon will share from scripture too; early on we explored who Jesus is by looking at all the Gospel stories such as the one about Zacchaeus the tax collector. Jesus knows and accepts people by inviting himself into their lives because he says 'your life has worth'. More recently we've looked at other scriptures, usually from the Gospels to hold onto basic foundations, leaving the deeper discipleship to small groups throughout the week. Roger does story times; the favourite feature of a Sunday. He writes dramatic monologues from the perspective of a bible character such as the Prodigal Son or woman who touched Jesus' cloak for healing. It's incredible how you can awaken someone's consciousness by telling stories in a way they can relate to.
So many people want to get up and tell their own story each week because they are so excited when they realise what Jesus is capable of in their lives. Another witness to the growth of Lighthouse was when one of our members, who is shy and finds it hard to share with peers, had the confidence to stand in front of 400 people before his baptism to share his testimony. He knew there were 20 of us sat amongst the congregation to support him which shows how Lighthouse has built a safe community.
What have been some of the highlights of your time at Lighthouse? There are so many stories I could share but here are just a few. One young woman I've met is an addict; she also struggles with violence and self worth. She has relapsed many times after rehab and getting clean but she knows Jesus and loves him, which I say with full confidence. She's is full of life and a great witness to Jesus because as she speaks into people's lives with power and I believe that is God given power. She will often council friends, encourage and build them up in Christ, prompting them to pray and pray with them. From the moment I met her she embraced me and said, 'you're my sister in Christ'. This has a lot of weight in it in the Lighthouse community because the idea of loyalty and trust in circles where people have very little to depend on in their lives, is an incredibly high priority. I've wanted to help her, pray with her, support her in resisting temptation to walk away from addiction but she is looking out for me at all times, she prays for me!
I was having a particularly spiritually low point one time; I felt the need for refreshment and to hear God but it seemed like he'd gone quiet. Another Lighthouse guest, who I had worked with by helping through rehab, housing and praying for him, he is deeply spiritual and loves Jesus; one day he casually wrote a poem and gave to me saying 'thanks for everything you've done in my life'. It was literally like Jesus had written me a poem as it was all about how 'I have died for you.' At a time when I thought God was silent, he was using the Lighthouse guests to share the Gospel with me!
What are you thankful for? I am ever grateful for God's amazing provision in quite literally 'adding to our number daily'. The Lighthouse Network is by far the most thriving community I've seen in the last 6 months, based on depth of relationships and growth in terms of numbers. I give thanks for the accommodation for relationship building; I have seen real friendships develop, meaning that amongst the pain life can bring there is real laughter and sharing with Jesus at the very centre. I am also thankful to God that some people are still alive. For some, if they had carried on using drugs to the extent that they were, they may no longer be alive so to them the Lighthouse has literally been a lifeline. God has intervened in their life.
How can St G's get involved? We need team on a Sunday, to help welcome and chat to people, but if you're not comfortable with small talk, we need people to serve tea and coffee or help in the kitchen! Everyone is valued in that space. During the week we need people to find an hour to give 1 to 1 support, maybe taking someone out for coffee and a chat, accompanying someone to a job centre appointment or giving practical advice; an example here would be the couple who are about to have a baby, if you are in a similar life stage at St G's and have practical advice to give, why not spend an hour over a cuppa with this couple in conversation. Finally, if you are gifted in leadership and discipleship with those who maybe illiterate, have short attention span even, please help us lead small groups through the week.
Lighthouse believes that each person is made in the image of God yet really tragic things can happen to people, none of us are without sin and we all fall short of the glory of God. As Christians we are called to live life alongside others and whether that looks like pastoral care for someone who is bereaved, you may not know what you say and there may be nothing you can do but you show they are valuable by just standing by them. The same applies to Lighthouse; you don't have to be equipped to deal with mental health issues or addiction, but simply having a cup of tea with someone and asking how their day is going shows that because God says so, they are valuable.
What can St G's pray? Pray for more committed team to get involved; we want Lighthouse to survive but sustainability relies on people to be there. Pray also for God's continued strength to keep people in Lighthouse; helping to prevent relapse, resisting temptation, breaking out of addiction, etc. I pray that people in Leeds would know that if you want to meet Jesus and need support then you can go to the Lighthouse. I hope the congregation of St George's feel part of that and feel able to support this community.
To find out more about Lighthouse or offer to get involved please Jon Swales.


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I've watched STARGATE ATLANTIS from the beginning and have more or less enjoyed it from the start. I definitely plan on continuing to watch it, but I have some concerns about the show that I'm convinced have to be addressed for it to continue to be worth watching.
First and foremost, ATLANTIS has always had and continues to have serious cast problems. They have now had three complete seasons to address these problems and while they have played with it some, most of their decisions have been odd at best. I really like Joe Flannigan as Sheppard and David Hewlett as Rodney, but beyond that the cast is mainly made up of liabilities. There was one other actor I liked a lot on the show, Paul McGillion as Beckett, but inexplicably in remaking the cast they chose to kill off one of the few strong characters on the show. Rachel Luttrell as Teyla is more baffling. Her character has never been very interesting, but I'm not convinced that Luttrell is untalented. I suspect that for whatever reason the writers have simply not been willing or able to come up with any interesting arcs for her (apart from having an interesting connection to the wraiths, which by and large has been underutilized). My hope is that they will rethink Teyla and either do both her and us a favor and kill her off, or become more aggressive in writing her character and give her some significant arcs and character development. Jason Momoa as Ronon, however, is probably a lost cause. He is perhaps the most wooden actor on television today and they have done virtually nothing of interest with his character. David Nykl, however, is good as Zelenka. I always enjoy his scenes with Rodney. Finally, I really want to like Torri Higginson (not least because she bears a scary resemblance to an ex-girlfriend of mine). I love shows that feature strong and interesting female characters, but after three years she remains yet another character with whom they've been unable to do very much. In her case, however, it appears that the producers have decided to either write her out of the show entirely or reduce her merely to a recurring character. I will continue to watch and sometimes enjoy STARGATE ATLANTIS, but they really need to do some serious rehabilitation.
Some help is on the way. We know that Amanda Tapping and her character Samantha Carter will be moving over from the cancelled STARGATE SG-1 to become the new head of the Atlantis project. I think she will bring more strength to the role than Torri Higginson did. Normally I would also applaud the casting of Jewel Staite as the new base doctor. I loved her on FIREFLY as Kaylee, but I still regret Beckett's leaving the show. But I honestly feel that the cast needs several more major changes. The show has had to rely far too heavily on Sheppard and Rodney.
The end of Season Three did, however, leave hope for new and better things. Atlantis has emerged as the name not of a location that cannot be moved, but of a truly mobile city that can relocate . . . well, to anywhere. The season ends with the city blasting off into space. I'm anxious to see what happens next. But whatever they do, I would like to see the show continue the risks it started taking in Season Three. Killing Beckett was an abominable mistake (especially given that there were some other characters who could have been killed with far greater profit to the show), but it at least started giving the show something that both it and SG-1 have always lacked: a body count. The good adventure shows have body counts. SG-1 had next to none. The only truly heartbreaking death in ten seasons was when Dr. Frasier was killed. It is no accident that that the episode in which that occurred was one of the finest in the series' run. If you don't have a body count, you get no sense of danger. On shows like BUFFY, LOST, and BATTLESTAR GALACTIC they have killed off some important characters. As a result when a character is in danger you get a degree of danger that you never, ever get on ATLANTIS or SG-1. Well, at least until they killed off Beckett and at least seriously injured Weir. I dearly hope they continue doing this in the future.
I also hope that we see Season Four taking the stories of the Wraith and the replicators to newer and more complex levels. The series has had some great moments over the first three seasons, especially when they let situations get really desperate. Hopefully they will continue to do this.
While Season Three frequently left me wanting more due to the weaknesses in the overall cast, there were some great moments. The season finale (both SG-1 and ATLANTIS have had some fine season enders) was splendid. And the season featured what may be my favorite episode of the entire series so far in "Common Ground," in which the Genii kidnap Sheppard and enclose him with a wraith who is allowed to feed on no one else. Christopher Heyerdahl has played several wraiths on the series, but in this episode he was allowed to give this particular wraith a dignity and complexity not allowed any other wraith with the exception of Michael. He gradually drains the life out of Sheppard out of sheer necessity before the two of them, cooperating as human and wraith never have before, manage to escape from the Genii. Then, in a moment that could lead to interesting plot developments in the future, we discover that the wraiths cannot only drain another creature of life, they can also imbue them with it, and as a sign of comradeship he heals Sheppard. I want arcs like this one! On a host of other series some of the most interesting characters have been those who came over from the other side. On STAR TREK: VOYAGER, we had Seven of Nine; on BUFFY we had Angel, Anya, and Spike; currently on BATTLESTAR GALACTICA we have Sharon Agathon and (possibly) Caprica Six; and on SG-1 we had Teal'c. I think it would be fascinating if they could do something like that with a wraith.
So I wait for the beginning of Season Four with some nervousness. The show has some weaknesses and problems, but they are fixable. The series has not lost any of its potential. But until we see how the new city in the air Atlantis works in terms of story and how the new cast changes affect the chemistry we won't know for sure. One thing is for certain. Season Four should bear little resemblance to any of the first three seasons."
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Meghan E. Smith | Chicago, IL USA | 09/19/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"For my money, the third season of Stargate Atlantis is the best thus far. All of the seasons have been somewhat hit-and-miss, in terms of episode quality, but I think season three brings a wealth of much-needed character development. We learn more about the mysterious Sheppard in "Phantoms" and the taciturn Ronon Dex in "Sateda," while the episodes "McKay and Mrs. Miller" and "The Tao of Rodney" provide new dimensions to the brilliant and blustery Rodney McKay. McKay's character arc alone -- looking from his original guest appearances years ago on SG-1 to the newest Atlantis offerings -- is staggering, and David Hewlett greatly deserves the praise he's received for his performance. Outside of something like Firefly, I think it's rare to see a show in this genre explore so much of the characters' backstories, and it's gratifying to see it finally happening for SGA.
Teyla is certainly underutilized, and I hope that this season will bring new depths to her character. From what I've heard, there is definitely the opportunity for that to happen."
Best season so far, BUT....
Bookworm | Ohio | 10/20/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Season 3's main achievement is with the characters. The team was likable enough before, but in season 3, they become absolutely endearing thanks to this season's outstanding job with character development. Ronon wasn't a favorite of mine before, but it's all changed after watching "Sateda", one of best episodes of the series so far with "Common Ground".
Unfortunately, just when the season is almost over and you're cheering the producers for having achieved the perfect chemistry among the SGA team members, you get hit over the head with "Sunday". I only get to watch SGA when the DVDs are out, so I was totally unprepared for the shocking ending which left me speechless at first, then very sad, and finally very upset with the producers. What were they thinking? Who in the world first came up with such a "brilliant" idea?
Season 3 is excellent, you will love the characters, but I wonder what season 4 will be like. I heard Sam was joining the cast. Amanda Tapping is adorable, but - please don't hurt me - I find her flawless supergenius-to-the-rescue character too unidimensional and boring. I much prefer flawed multidimensional characters like SG-1 Vala (Claudia Black). As for Jewel, I have seen very little of her yet since I don't get to watch Season 4, but I simply can't imagine her as the new chief medical officer. She was a much better fit in Firefly. One can only hope Season 4 will be at least as good as this season, but when there are people in charge making decisions like killing the most lovable character of the show and, to make matters worse, replace him with someone totally unbelievable in the same role, I'm not holding my breath."


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This morning, I had the privilege to sit down with the awesome dudes at The John and Kane Show on IndioRadio.com to talk about the upcoming World Premiere of my new film, "The Solipsist."
As always, the guys got me rambling on about all sorts of miscellaneous topics and I forgot to mention a couple of important things, mainly:
Without getting too long winded about it... Imagine waking up one morning and coming to the realization that you were no longer in control of the world around you? Many people would say that this is already the case. You are the only thing in this world that you can know to be TRUE, everything else is so unpredicatble, that it might as well be a hallucination. This is the basis for Solipsism.
Our main charcter, Max is a high-powered attorney, who enjoys all the spoils that success brings. That is until he wakes up one morning to find that he's never actually been a lawyer at all - let alone himself. With each sleep, the world around Max transforms uncontrollably, sending him into a downward spiral of madness and sleep deprivation. Tired and alone, Max reluctantly confides in his closest friend, Amy, only to find that she is no longer who he thinks she is.
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Digital Sky Technologies, a Russian firm that invested in Facebook, is seeking US$1 billion for a new late-stage technology fund less than a year after raising its last pool, promising investors a stake in the social-networking site in return.
DST has committed Facebook stock valued at US$50 million ($60.9 million) to the fund, meaning limited partners get a chance to own the shares through their investment, said an investor presentation obtained by Bloomberg News.
Early investors were offered the Facebook holding at a 12 per cent discount to an internal valuation of about US$74 billion, as well as a 25 per cent reduction in the fund's management fee.
DST, founded by Russian technology investor Yuri Milner, is among a number of venture capital and buyout firms seeking money after the biggest year for US internet initial public offerings in more than a decade.
Facebook backer Elevation Partners and Zynga investor Institutional Venture Partners are each seeking as much as US$1 billion for their next funds. DST's investments in companies including Facebook, Groupon, Twitter, Zynga and LinkedIn have buoyed returns.
The firm's first fund, DSTG I, has returned a 4.89 times the invested capital, before fees, and produced an annual 151 per cent gross internal rate of return, said the December presentation.
DST Global III plans to make non-controlling investments in late-stage private companies in the global internet industry with a valuation of at least US$500 million. Goldman Sachs Group is acting as placement agent for the fund.
DST gathered US$867 million for its prior fund, which was formed in late 2010. Of the total, US$792 million was invested in 10 companies last year, the December presentation said. The firm invested US$37.5 million in online digital music company Spotify in June 2011 and US$36.7 million in Airbnb in July.
Its highest-profile holding is Facebook, which is seeking to raise US$5 billion in an initial public offering that may value the company at US$75 billion to US$100 billion.
DST first invested in the social-networking site in May 2009 and purchased "substantially" every Facebook common share traded from September 2009 to February 2010, said the investor presentation. DSTG I invested a total of US$490 million during that period in the company at a US$10.8 billion valuation.


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I sure am having fun working with the Shinhan Touch Twin markers! There are just so many things that you can do with them, and today I have two different techniques to show you.
I never have enough thank you cards in the house so I made a batch of 3x3 cards. I have to tell you that these were so easy! I used washi tape and shimmer trim for the background, added some loops of Waxy Flax from my stash, and complete the card with a flower. Let me show you the flowers up close so that you can see what I did with them.
I stamped this fun flower with black archival ink. I colored each flower with two inks, and this is how you achieve the look I was able to get with my flowers. (Read to the end, and I will list the colors for you.)
- Use the lighter ink first and color the whole flower.
- Use the darker ink to create shading where desired.
- Color the whole flower again with the lighter ink to blend all the color together.
Really, it's very easy, and how you learn is just to try it for yourself! Every flower, every image that you color may look different because of the pressure you use in coloring or where you shade. That is the thing I love about the Touch Twin markers!
I wanted the centers to match, so I colored the Gold Bling Gems with the same alcohol markers.
How fun is that?
- Pink Flower - Tender Pink and Peony Purple
- Yellow Flower - Golden Yellow and Marigold
- Purple Flower - Peony Purple and Lavender
I hope that you are enjoying learning more about Twin Touch markers this week! Thanks for stopping in and may your day be especially blessed!


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French Montana, Juicy J & Project Pat are releasing a joint album via Coke Boys / Evil Empire on December 20th. After the jump, you can peep the 18 titles with Akon as the sole guest appearance.
Previous: First single 'You Need Haters'
1. Cocaine Mafia Intro
2. Catch Ya Later
3. You Need Haters
4. Do It
5. All She Want is Money
6. Helicopter
7. Alright
8. Is You Kiddin Me
9. Self Made (Feat. Akon)
10. Weed & Hennessy
11. Im Gutta Brah
12. If It Come Down To It
13. Money, Weed Blow
14. Choppa Choppa Down
15. Drop That
16. Full of Everything
17. Morning Paper
18. Straight Cash (Cocaine Mafia Remix) (Bonus Track)


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The Good Friday Experience at Severns Valley is a self-guided tour through a depiction of the major events of Christ leading up to the crucifixion. Beginning in the lobby, you will pick up a guide to help you meditate on each aspect of Christ's week. You will move to the Atrium where you will spend time preparing yourself spiritually to draw near to God. Then you will enter the Multi-purpose Room and move through each of these scenes:
The entire tour will take approximately 45 minutes.
It will be open 9:00 am - 7:00 pm. You can go through it individually, as a couple or as a family. We will have a special children's guide to help parents explain each of the scenes. You don't need to worry about this being overly graphic for your children.
The Good Friday Experience is a perfect way for your children to learn about the real meaning of Easter. By going through the different stations they will see, smell, taste and touch as they learn about the days leading up to the crucifixion. We have preschool, children and adult booklets that will help you explain all that they will encounter. Don't miss this opportunity for this spiritual experience with your entire family.
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Taylor Swift dated Taylor Lautner in the past, but they broke up on December 13, 2009. Taylor Swift dated Taylor Lautner for 2.4 months. Taylor Swift is currently dating Joe Alwyn.
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Classic Quotes by Taylor Swift and Taylor Lautner about their relationship:
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"He and I have gotten really close. It would be confusing on the set with two Taylors in the same scene. They were like, 'Taylor, on your mark - no, not you, the other one!' So halfway through the shoot, I said, 'How about you guys call me Swifty and call him Taylor?'" Taylor Swift 11/2009
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Well, well, well, look who accidently...but really not so accidentally....didn't blog for the entire summer. But it's ok because fall baking is about 6 million times better than summer baking anyways so it looks like I picked the perfect time to pop back in....with an apple cake! covered in caramel! and cinnamon buttercream! But first, let me catch you up on my summer. I was pale as a ghost, I almost got tan, and now I'm very pale again. And that about sums it up. But really, it was a great summer, full of things like family vacation where I skied until my arms fell off, my first triathlon, my sister getting engaged (!!!!) (maid of honor/cupcake wedding cake baker reporting for duty!), camping trips with the boyfraand and of course lots and lots of time spent at the bakery. Summer is always great but as soon as it's over I am full fall all the time. And what better way to get v. v. fally than with a caramel apple layer cake.
The cake is a spiced butter cake with sauteed apples folded into the batter before baking. It's adapted from my baking magazine obsession Bake From Scratch and as soon as I saw an apple cake in this season's issue I knew I needed it in my life pronto. There's 2 cups of diced apples in the batter which seems like a lot, and it is, but after I baked them I almost wished I had done 3. So if apple cakes that are more-apple-less-cake are your thing, I would maybe go for the 3 cups.
The cinnamon buttercream is a basic swiss meringue buttercream mixed with cinnamon and vanilla. So simple but so perfect. And then the whole thing gets all drizzzzed up with a brown sugar caramel sauce. You could also put some of the caramel sauce between the layers if you want even more caramel apple action, but I would recommend putting it on the cake before the buttercream so it can soak into the layers a little, rather than on top of the buttercream which might cause the layers to slide around a bit. A great tutorial for the drip cake of your dreams can be found here.
Caramel Apple Layer Cake
Cake adapted from Bake From Scratch | Caramel adapted from Tessa Huff
Makes a 3 layer 8" cake or 4 layer 6" cake
For the cake:
- 1 cup + 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 2 cups chopped and peeled McIntosh apples
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 eggs
- 3 cups cake flour
- 1 tbps. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. cloves
- 1/4 tsp. allspice
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp. vanilla
For the frosting
- 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp. egg whites
- 1 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 1 tbsp. cinnamon
For the caramel drizzle:
- 6 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp. corn syrup
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp. vanilla
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In a saucepan, melt 2 tbsp. butter. Add the apples and saute over medium heat until softened, 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Preheat oven to 350. Line cake pans with parchment paper and spray well with cooking spray.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with the paddle, beat butter and sugars for 4 minutes, scraping the bowl halfway through. Add the eggs one at a time, scraping well and beating after each addition.
Sift the flour, baking powder, salt and spices into a separate bowl. Add the dry mixture to the butter mixture in three additions, alternating with the milk and mixing until just combined after each addition. Beat in the vanilla. Add the cooked apples and gently fold into the batter.
Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Start with 25 minutes if you are using 6 inch pans and increase from there. Let cool in pans for 10-15 minutes before removing to a wire rack to finish cooling.
For the frosting, combine egg whites and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water and whisk until the sugar is melted and the mixture is very warm to the touch, about 160 degrees. Return the bowl to the stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and whip the egg whites until they form stiff peaks. Swap the whisk for the paddle and run the mixer on low. Add the room temperature butter a few tbsp. at a time until fully incorporated. Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and beat until the frosting comes together and is silky smooth. Add the vanilla and cinnamon and mix to combine. Finally, reduce the mixer speed to low to beat out any air bubbles.
For the caramel drizzle, melt butter in a medium saucepan. Stir in the brown sugar and corn syrup and increase the heat to high. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook, stirring often, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is no longer grainy, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and carefully whisk in the cream. Continue to simmer for 8 minutes, stirring often. It will thicken slightly as it cooks, but mostly as it cools. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Transfer to a separate container to cool and thicken.
To assemble the cake, trim and level your cake layers. Fill and frost with the cinnamon buttercream. Once you have a smooth, final coat on the outside, place the cake in the freezer for 15 minutes. Once the cake is chilled and the frosting is firm, pour the caramel glaze on top a little at a time. Use a small offset spatula to ease it towards and over the edges of the cake to create drips. Pipe remaining buttercream on top and chill until the caramel sets up. Serve and store cake at room temperature.


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'Maybe our hardest game of the season' - Reading boss Clement on basement battle
PUBLISHED: 14:00 09 November 2018 | UPDATED: 17:40 09 November 2018
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Reading boss Paul Clement is expecting tomorrow's bottom-of-the-table clash with Ipswich Town to be the 'hardest game of the season'.
The Royals sit 22nd, five points clear of Ipswich, heading into a vital game for both clubs in their battle to beat the drop.
"For me this is a complicated game, a difficult game and whether we are playing bottom of the table or top of the table, all the games are difficult," Clement said.
"I think Ipswich will come to us with a lot of motivation. They don't want to be bottom and they need to try and close the gap between the teams above them, one of them being us.
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"They have a new manager with a lot of experience who knows the league, knows the league above and knows European football.
"He will be working his players really hard and will have had another week to instil some of the ideas of how he wants his team to play.
"We would be very naïve to expect an easy game. I'm maybe expecting the opposite… maybe our hardest game of the season.
"This weekend we need a good positive result which will get us out of the relegation zone and it will be a good moment for us to do that because we don't play again for two more weeks."
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Clement believes the recent appointment of Paul Lambert, who replaced Paul Hurst, gives his side an added danger.
"There has been a lot of managers who come in and had what they call the manager bounce – that immediate impact on performances and results," he said.
"He got a draw in his first game and I think it's a dangerous time to play a team when they've got a new manager."


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This is what you get for living High. I'm talking about altitude of course. All six of those seaweed snacks were in the sleeve when I opened it, but as you can plainly see five are a tight fit. This is what happens when too much air is put into products at low altitudes and then trucked up to us here in the Mountains. At least we can sell these, whereas I'd say about 5% of the chips we get are completely burst open. And you can always tell by the way someone opens yogurt if they are from up High or not. Those of us living in the clouds always open the tab on yogurt pointing away from us. Otherwise we're likely to be wearing it.
I saw this product on our shelves the other day. Horchata is a traditional Hispanic beverage made in several different styles. However, as you can see (click to enlarge) there is absolutely nothing traditional about the ingredients other than the last two. I know there's a lot of products out there that are pure junk like this one so it's certainly not unique. I just found it ironic that here we have a 'traditional' item made in homes for hundreds of years turned into a chemistry project.
This car is in the parking lot where I live. Jet Fuel Only huh? Mmm ... must be one of those European models. I suppose what's under the bonnet is more important than outward appearances.
Kinda like me. I may not be the snazziest of dressers, but I got it where it counts.
Paleo Fuel Only. Well, mostly anyways.
Far from home. This is 'art' in someones yard in town. The distances are actually accurate as far as the crow flies. Or the private jet in this case. It leads into my next post in which I'll ask why we're so far off the mark with our everyday lives concerning what is good for us.