text:
Since the remaining chapters of the Chamber are already open, we now have almost full knowledge of the difference and similarities of the Hover Charm and the Levitation Charm. I've done some thorough research and all my thoughts are now ready to be shared. So to start off, let me CONFIRM tha the Hover and Levitation Charm are different spells and have different incantations. All my information comes from Pottermore. So, to prove that these are different spells, please refer to the following 2 links:
1) http://assets.pottermore.com/site/media/collections/spells/hover-charm.png
2) http://assets.pottermore.com/site/media/collections/spells/levitation-charm.png
Read the end of the links attentively. The hand movements of the spells are different, which indicates that the spells themselves, and the incantations as well, are different. Next, the names of the spells are known. The Hover Charm and the Levitation Charm. The canonical incantation of the Hover Charm is unknown. We have the "Wingardium Leviosa" incantation. I can now prove that this is not the incantation of the Hover Charm. This is the incantation of the Levitation Charm, mentioned on Pottermore and HP books. If you view this page from the Pottermore website, you can see the name and the hand movement (swish and flick!) of the Levitation Charm: http://www.pottermore.com/en/spells/the-standard-book-of-spells-grade-1
Now, please view this page: http://www.pottermore.com/en/book1/chapter10/moment2/levitation-charm
If you add that spell to yout favourites on Pottermore and view it in your "Favourite Spells" tab, you can see that the hand movement of the Wingardium Leviosa spell is the same as the hand movement of the Levitation Charm from the "Standard Book of Spells: Grade 1" section of the "Spells" part of Pottermore... It remains, that we now only need to know what is the incantation of the Hover Charm, to close our circle of this topic.
Seems like I finished! I hoarded my thoughts and ideas about these spells for many years. I'm a very big Harry Potter fan and I have keen eyes on such things. :) —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 220.127.116.11 (talk • contribs).
My Thoughts
| This discussion is listed as an Active Talk Page.
Please remove this template when the question has been answered.
As always, I have a few ideas about this. This time, I believe the Hover Charm is the same as the Levitation Spell presented in the Cast-a-Spell handbook. My reasoning (this time much more logical than that presented in regards to my thoughts between the Patronus and Smokescreen Spells) is thus:
- Both of them make the target float in midair for a short period of time.
- The Hover Charm is a known variation of the Levitation Charm, and Levioso seems to be a variation as well.
- I have a very difficult time believing that anyone would make two spells so similar in name - the only difference is that one identifies what type of spell it is (this is in reference to Levitation Charm and Levitation Spell').
- Both spells are presented as being rather simple (a twelve-year old having been accused of casting one, and the other being presented in a spellbook full of spells first- and second-year students could do.
Hopefully there will be opinions on this one as there were in previous theories. Thank you. --Happy Christmas! (Season's Greetings) 01:46, December 6, 2012 (UTC)
Bumping. --Hunnie Bunn (Owl me!) 20:00, January 27, 2013 (UTC)


text:
BET finds that 'Don't Sleep' is falling short of network expectations.
The news commentary show hosted by T.J. Holmes premiered October 1 with over a 400,000 viewers. The October 9th show brought in a million viewers, however the number of audience members quickly dropped to as low as 203,000.
BET executives report that the audience is no longer keeping up with the daily content.
"To be honest, the ratings haven't been great in the past two weeks. Our audience always says they want this kind of programming, but they don't show up," said Debra Lee, BET's CEO.
The show, presented in a comedic news format is similar to The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Show" and "The Colbert Report," features content relating to African-American audiences.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
May 6, 2016
A state correctional officer is behind bars, after deputies say he tried to kill another correctional officer Tuesday morning.
James Bell was charged with attempted first degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury. He's in the Northampton County jail on a $275,000 bond. He is scheduled for a first court appearance Thursday.
Deputies say Bell and Ronald Vaughn both work at the Odom Correctional Institution in Jackson and after the two got off work at around 6:10 a.m. they had words in the parking lot.
The disagreement continued at a nearby store where deputies say Bell stabbed Vaughn in the chest, neck and arms. He was taken to Vidant Medical Center for surgery.
Deputies say Bell claimed self defense, but also admitted stabbing the other officer.
The Department of Public Safety says Bell has been with the prison system for about a year, while Vaughn has worked for the state since 1987.
The state says Bell's job status has not changed since his arrest.
Click Here to access the online Public Inspection File
Viewers with disabilities can get assistance accessing this station's FCC Public Inspection File by contacting the station with the information listed below. Questions or concerns relating to the accessibility of the FCC's online public file system should be directed to the FCC at 888-225-5322, 888-835-5322 (TTY), or firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
May 6, 2016
Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012
NEW YORK (AP) -- The National Park Service says the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island will not reopen to visitors this year.
Both sites have been closed since Superstorm Sandy hit the region Oct. 29. Cleanup and repairs have been ongoing.
The Statue of Liberty itself received little or no damage. The pedestal and base, including the main floor and exhibits upstairs, are OK. But docks, a brick promenade, railings and other facilities on Liberty Island were damaged.
At Ellis Island, the storm damaged doors, windows and exhibits in the ferry building among other sites.
Park Service spokeswoman Daphne Yun said Wednesday no projected reopening date has been established.
Both the statue and Ellis Island, which served as an entry point for immigrants for a half-century, are among New York's top tourist attractions.
(Copyright 2012, The Associated Press)
Click Here to access the online Public Inspection File
Viewers with disabilities can get assistance accessing this station's FCC Public Inspection File by contacting the station with the information listed below. Questions or concerns relating to the accessibility of the FCC's online public file system should be directed to the FCC at 888-225-5322, 888-835-5322 (TTY), or firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
January 21, 2015
Table of Contents
The teen years bring a variety of physical, mental, and emotional changes that can be both exciting and challenging. For you, a teen living with HIV (HIV+), the transition into adulthood can be even more challenging because you have to live and cope daily with a chronic illness. Life may seem overwhelming at times. However, learning about teen development and how these changes affect your feelings and behavior can help make things a little easier.
A teen's body grows faster than any time since infancy. During a "growth spurt," a boy can add four inches of height and a girl three inches of height. Body weight increases, too, and while this normal weight gain includes both muscle and fat, boys tend to add proportionally more muscle and girls add proportionally more fat. During puberty, hormonal changes in boys can cause a deeper voice, facial hair, and hair under the arms and in the pubic area. Girls begin to develop breasts, get fuller hips, and grow underarm and pubic hair. Even the brain is growing and maturing.
It is common for teens to feel self-conscious about these changes, especially if they grow at a faster or slower rate than their peers. HIV+ teens may also have additional physical issues. If you are starting new HIV drugs, you may have some uncomfortable side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, muscle pain, or fatigue. Usually these go away after the first two or three weeks as your body adjusts to the new drugs.
Sometimes HIV drugs can cause a body change called lipodystrophy. This is a weight gain in the central part of your body, such as your stomach, chest, shoulders, and waist. Lipodystrophy also often includes a loss of fat in the face, arms, legs, hips, and buttocks. These body changes may also make you feel self-conscious about your appearance, and can leave some teens with feelings of poor self-image and low self-esteem. Some young people may want to stop taking their HIV drugs. It is important that you talk to your health care provider if you are feeling this way so that you take the necessary steps to improve your health.
While increased growth makes it important for all teens to eat a healthy diet, it is important for you to make a special effort to protect your immune systemby eating a balanced diet, getting enough rest, and exercising regularly.
In addition to physical growth, your mental processes of perception, memory, and judgment will develop during your teen years, as will your emotional and decision-making abilities. Even HIV+ adults find that taking HIV drugs every day can be annoying, hard to remember, and maybe difficult to hide from others. HIV drugs can be a constant reminder of your disease. In addition, you may be embarrassed about regular school absences that you take to visit your health care provider. All of this may make you feel more self-conscious and sensitive to what others may think of you.
It is common for many teens to think that things happen and people react in certain ways because of them or something they did. Sometimes, unfortunately, this can lead to feelings of low self-esteem. Teens who do not feel good about themselves are more vulnerable to peer-pressure and more likely to make poor decisions about their health. They may seek the approval of others (peers) to make up for not having a positive view of themselves.
As a result, they may be more tempted to use drugs or alcohol, or to engage in unsafe sexual activity. Those with self-esteem problems may also experience problems with depression, or have suicidal thoughts. If this is true for you, it is very important that you talk to your health care provider or another trusted adult. There are many ways to get help feeling happier and more confident about yourself, and to learn to make better, more empowering decisions.
Teens deal with several social and emotional issues. One of the most important issues teens struggle with is their identity. Asking "who am I?" and "how do I fit in the world?" are normal questions. Some teens find it difficult to feel accepted and create a circle of friends. Among these teens, feeling alone and like 'no one gets you' can be common.
Teens are known to take risks and experiment with smoking, drugs, alcohol, sex, and sexuality. Unfortunately, these kinds of risk-taking behaviors can get in the way of your good judgment. If you are drunk or high, you are more likely to have unprotected sex. Having unprotected sex exposes your partner(s) to HIV, and may expose you to other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) such as herpes, hepatitis B or C, or genital warts. STDs can interfere with your HIV treatment. There is also the risk of getting infected with another strain of HIV if you have unprotected sex with a partner who also has HIV; this can cause additional damage to your immune system.
It is important to know that in some places, not disclosing your HIV status before having sex is illegal and you can go to jail (even if you practiced safer sex!). If you are drunk or high, you may forget to tell a sexual partner about your HIV status and may be vulnerable to serious legal consequences.
Even though being HIV+ may make you feel isolated at times, it is important to have open, honest, and supportive friendships. Many HIV+ teens are afraid to tell their friends that they have HIV for fear of rejection or mistreatment. In fact, this can be one of the hardest decisions that an HIV+ teen can make. While telling someone may relieve the burden of keeping such an important secret and may give you the love and support you need from friends, it can also be scary.
Some things to consider before disclosing your HIV status:
If you want or need some support in disclosing your status, you can get help from your health care provider, a parent, a trusted relative, an HIV peer educator, or a friend.
Lastly, the teen years are all about preparing yourself for adulthood and your future. And your future may seem scary. Questions like "Should I go to college or university?", "Will I find love?", "Can I get a job?", "Will I be able to have children?", or "Will I ever have a normal life?" may arise. With the treatments now available, HIV+ people can live very healthy, normal, and long lives.
Where can you find help and support? Trusted family members, friends, teachers, counselors, clergy, and health care providers can be a valuable support system. Many communities have local HIV support groups, too -- try looking in the Poz directory for some places near you in the US, and NAM's e-atlas for locations worldwide. Some support groups are specifically for teens and/or young adults. In a support group, you can talk openly, safely, and confidentially with others who have similar situations and concerns.
You can also find support through online support groups and blogs (please visit A Girl Like Me to learn more). If you choose to participate in an online group or blog, it is important that you be careful not to share information about yourself that you do not want publicly available. Once information like your name, address, school, or workplace is out there (on the Internet), there is no way to get it back or erase it. If you join an online group or blog, you may want to use a pseudonym (made up name) or 'handle' instead of your real name to preserve your privacy.
There are also some important things that your parents, or guardians, can do to help you:
If your parents or guardians are not already doing these things, it is probably because they are learning how to live well with your HIV just like you. Show them this article to help them.


text:
Unilever brand Marmite has unveiled a digital interactive bus shelter that lets consumers take pictures of themselves to upload onto a screen on London's Oxford Street, as part of its Christmas lights campaign.
The bus shelter has been converted into a gold photobooth by digital agency Kinetic and its creative division Fuel, with addition support by Grand Visual, DDB and Clear Channel.
Consumers can take pictures of themselves showing either their love or hate of Marmite, with the choice to upload the images onto a digital screen that has been erected as part of the brand's sponsorship of the Oxford Street Christmas lights.
The booth will be active for 12 days as part of the four-week Christmas activity, which features a series of Christmas characters, including elves and Father Christmas, revealing their love or hate of the brand.
Joanne Ó Riada, brand manager, Marmite, said: "Marmite's sponsorship of the Oxford Street Christmas lights is a great way for us to reward our loyal fans for their support and the addition of the bus shelter is another way to reach fans and give them a moment of fame.
"The shelter will attract existing Marmite fans and consumers looking for something special to trial over the festive period."Follow @loullamae_es
This article was first published on


text:
From PostgreSQL wiki
(rearranged the page sections so longer items are at the bottom; makes shorter items more obvious)
(link to lab idea list, duh)
|Line 1:
|Line 1:
Page to hold PDXPUG-specific files & such.
Page to hold PDXPUG-specific files & such.
== Logo ==
== Logo ==
Revision as of 14:06, 19 March 2014
Page to hold PDXPUG-specific files & such.
Current lab idea list is over here.
Small version; not sure where the large one is
- PGXPUG PgDay after-party flier (2011): Front ODT | Back ODT. You'll need the following fonts: Strait, monofur.
Previous Talks
Speaker Info
Thank you for agreeing to speak at PDXPUG's monthly meeting on [date].
Our meetings are held at Iovation, on the 32nd floor of the US Bancorp Tower, SW 5th & Oak downtown. (This is the same building as the Portland City Grill.) There will be a sandwich board in the lobby announcing the meeting.
The elevators are locked until 6:30, so there's not much point to being early. If you arrive by 6:45pm, you should have plenty of time to get upstairs & get set up. You can reach [name] at [number] if you have any problems.
Our meetings usually go from 7-8:30pm; we have about 15-30 minutes of announcements/discussion and then our main topic. Plan to speak for 45-60 minutes including questions. Group size ranges anywhere from 5-25 attendees; the average is about a dozen.
Iovation provides a projector and VGA dongle; let us know if you need another adapter or a laptop, and we'll arrange something with one of our members.
Please join us at Bailey's Taproom afterwards for beer and socializing.
Thank you! We're looking forward to having you at our meeting.
Welcome to the space
- thanks to Iovation for hosting us
- wireless login
- restrooms
- after meeting social hour TBD, probably Huber's
- pdxpug twitter feed
- past events
- reports from Pg-related events: PgCon, PgOpen, OSCON, local postgis meeting, etc
- upcoming events
- announcements & plans for Pg-related events, eg conference CFPs and booth signups
- other business
- e.g. patches reviewed/accepted, jobs: who has one, who needs one
- silly question + your name
- introduce the speaker
- talk talk talk
- questions


text:
We're on a mission to create a food system that's better for everyone, from farmers to eaters.
We believe that many of us are ready for an alternative way to shop, cook, and break bread with our families and friends. For us, it's about bringing joy to those who savor their food and care where it comes from, who want it fresh from the harvest and still smelling of the earth.
It's exactly this kind of mindful connection that's at the heart of Farmigo – we connect farmers to neighbors, neighbors to each other, and everyone to their food. We want to make it possible for the best fruits, vegetables, meats, and handmade products from local growers and producers to be brought directly to your table.
To accomplish all of this, we couldn't rely on the industrial food system – we had to create our own movement, founded on groups of neighbors ordering individually and picking up together, as a community. It's made farm-to-neighborhood a viable option, where fresh food is more accessible than ever before, nothing goes to waste, and we support small farmers and foodmakers.
At Farmigo, our roots go deep; we began by giving local growers the technology they needed to create sustainable businesses through Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs), which we still do for hundreds of farms across North America.
Now we've expanded our mission, and we're asking you to join us.
We're currently running operations in New York, New Jersey, Northern California, and Seattle-Tacoma, and have big plans to come to a neighborhood near you.
Farmigo is proud to be a certified Benefit Corporation (or B corporation for short), a new kind of company that uses the power of business to solve social and environmental problems. Learn more


text:
Need Help? Call 1.866.472.4001
Pool Surfboard Shelf
$119 Special $109
- Overview
Let your books or keepsakes ride the waves on this surf-inspired shelf.
- 47.5" wide x 7.5" deep x 4.5" high
- Crafted of painted MDF with a high-gloss finish for an authentic look and feel.
- Simple assembly.
- Sold individually.
Make sure it fits! Use our interactive room planner to design your floor plan.
- Dimensions + Care
- Overall: 47.5" wide x 7.5" deep x 4.5" high
- Maximum Weight Capacity: 10 pounds
- Weight: 7 pounds
- Made of engineered wood.
- Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
- To protect lacquered finish, do not apply polish or household cleaners.
- Shipping Info
Please allow 5-7 business days for delivery. Delivery estimate includes monogrammed and gift-wrapped items.


text:
In response to BurtonMercer's comment:
1. I don't think understanding the English language and word differences means I made "an assumption".
2. That's correct. I felt that was the official and complete NFL rule, as did Sheldong. I am not on trial here. I told him I appreciated the second source because it clarified it. All I was saying was what he sourced didn't' clarify it based on how it was worded. It's true. It didn't. My job isn't to research the official NFl rules which is why I asked YESTERDAY if anyone knew.
Your belligerence on this board since you had your Welker induced meltdown has been atrocious, PatsEng.
You also thought I was Phat Rex yesterday with the Phat Rex version of Bunker Spreckels. I get your embarrassed about that a bit and now are following me around, but just drop it. I have made myself ABUNDANTLY clear above.
You stated something as fact when you admit it was confusing and needed clarity is the very definition of assumption:
"the act of taking for granted or supposing"
You took for granted that your definition of the statement was true without varifying your claim. That's assumption.
Additionally I don't know what other thread you asked but you did not ask on this thread for clarification and this is the thread you made the statement in so I responded to that statement in this thread. If you wished to point to another thread in which you made that statement provide a link.
since Welker I have not been banned once for attacking posters, how about you? So maybe I'm not the one being belligerent here
You are right I mistook the fact Bunkers with the real one. I should have known the real one got banned while the fact one still exists. How embarrassing for me that I didn't realize the real one getting banned


text:
Gorillaz co-creator Jamie Hewlett designs new Absolut limited edition bottle
16:47 30 April 2012
PA Archive/Press Association Images
Gorillaz co-creator Jamie Hewlett has been working on a London-inspired design for a new vodka bottle.
The Absolut limited edition bottle features characters that represent a unique take on London's style and fashion pioneers.
The designer, who also created the comic Tank Girl, has a deep affection for the capital and used London as his inspiration..
"I like London because it's dirty, it's crowded," Hewlett said in the above video.
"I like Londoners and I've always found it quite exciting. I find it a quite inspiring place.
"I was always drawn to west London because I was a big fan of The Clash.
"I worked in a studio under Westway and the roof was a section of the motorway."
Set against a London backdrop, the bottle introduces key characters from the past who have influenced and shaped London's present fashion scene.
The seven characters encapsulate the city's diverse heritage, spanning the ages from Dickensian and 18th Century dandy, through to pinstripe gent, 60s chick, ska , punk and 80s casual.
Click above to see the video in which Hewlett talks about how London shaped his work.


text:
Walburga Black's portrait
this wiki
|"Are you a wizard or not?"
The title of this article is conjectural. Although it is based on canonical information, the actual name is conjecture and may be supplanted at any time by additional information released from canonical sources. If this occurs, please move this page to the appropriate title.
- "Filth! Scum! By-products of dirt and vilness! Half-breeds, mutants, freaks, begone from this place! How dare you befoul the house of my fathers--"
- —The portrait screaming when Nymphadora Tonks knocks over the troll-leg umbrella stand with a crash[src]
A portrait of Walburga Black was a life-sized, very realistic painting hanging in 12 Grimmauld Place, the house in which the real Walburga raised her sons and lived in with her husband. Claiming that it was the "house of her fathers", it is possibly that she grew up there as well. Walburga was the mother of Sirius Black and Regulus Black and the matriach of the Noble and Most Ancient House of Black pure-blood family, thus, her pure-blood supremacist views while she was alive clearly live on through her portrait.
It is unknown exactly when the portrait was affixed permanently to the wall of 12 Grimmauld Place, but it is possible that (like the portraits of previous headmasters at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry) the portrait would automatically appear there after her death.
Order of the Phoenix headquarters
During the time in which the Order of the Phoenix used 12 Grimmauld Place as headquarters, the portrait was mostly an inconveinence as it meant everyone would have to be quiet in the halls so as to not awake the portrait of Mrs. Black. Also, as Sirius Black detested his mother and living in his old house, the portrait was just a further reminder of the misery of being cooped up there again (on Albus Dumbledore's orders). The portraits's screams would often add to the chaos if something loud or exciting was going on at the house.
During the Horcrux hunt
- "Mudbloods, filth, stains of dishonor, taint of shame on the house of my fathers -- "
- —Walburga's portrait's attitude toward Harry, Ron, and Hermione as they stay in Grimmauld Place during the hunt for the Horcruxes[src]
When Harry Potter, Ronald Weasley, and Hermione Granger fled to 12 Grimmauld Place after the news of the Fall of the Ministry of Magic interrupted the Wedding of William Weasley and Fleur Delacour, the portrait of Mrs. Black began to scream her usual "Mudblood" and "filth" insults when the dust-composed form of Dumbledore rose from the carpet which disintegrated when the person it advanced upon said the word kill or a variant as a precaution against Severus Snape returning to the house. Also, when Harry and his friends thundered down the stairs noisily they woke the portrait of Sirius's mother as they passed through the hall, who screamed "Filth! Mudbloods! Scum!" after them as they slammed the door behind them into the basement kitchen.
Following the end of the Second Wizarding War, it is unknown if Harry Potter and his family moved back to 12 Grimmauld Place, nor is it known whether or not they ever managed to remove her portrait from the wall.
Walburga Black
Walburga Black (1925 – 1985) was a pure-blood witch, the daughter of Pollux Black and Irma Crabbe and sister of Alphard and Cygnus. Walburga was probably raised in Grimmauld Place, since she called it the "House of my fathers". She married her second cousin Orion Black, thus her married name was the same as her maiden name, and had two children, Sirius and Regulus Black.[1] She died in 1985.
The Portrait
- "The moth-eaten velvet curtains Harry had passed earlier had flown apart, but there no was no door behind them, For a split second, Harry thought he was looking through a window, a window behind which an old woman in a black cap was screaming and screaming as though she was being tortured -- then realized it was simply a life-size portrait, but the most realistic, and the most unpleasant, he had ever seen in his life. "
- —Harry's first experience with the portrait of Walburga Black[src]
- "The old woman was drooling, her eyes were rolling, the yellowing skin of her face stretched taut as she screamed, and all along the hall behind them, the other portraits awake and began to yell too, so that Harry actually screwed up his eyes at the noise and clapped his hands over his ears. Lupin and Mrs. Weasley drated forward and tried to tug the curtains shut over the old woman, but they would not close and she screeched louder than ever, brandishing clawed hands as though trying to tear at their faces"
- —Description of Walburga Black's portrait screaming[src]
This happened several times when the Order of the Phoenix use Grimmauld Place as their headquarters after her death, and they tried unsuccessfully to remove the portrait for quite sometime. She survived the deaths of her family, but the destruction of it may account for her final madness. After their deaths, she was alone in the house except for the family house-elf, Kreacher, who seemed equally deranged due to his parroting her beliefs, until Harry Potter came to know and treat him better one year after inheriting him[3].
- "Hello, Harry, I see you've met my mother"
- —Sirius Black grimly introduces the portrait of Walburga to Harry[src]
- "Stains of dishonour, filthy half-breeds, blood traitors, children of filth!"
- —Portrait of Walburga Black screaming at members of the Order of the Phoenix[src]
The portrait of Walburga had the exact same beliefs as the living Walburga Black. She was obsessed with blood purity, and her portrait would often scream insults at blood traitors, half-bloods, or muggle-born wizards. She had little affection for her son, Sirius Black as he was viewed as a blood traitor by the Black family but appeared to have a fairly good relationship with Sirius' younger brother, Regulus and was proud of him when he joined the Death Eaters. Although she was not a Death Eater herself, she was convinced that Voldemort was doing the right thing by trying to eliminate Muggles and bringing wizards and witches out of hiding. Walburga was kind to her house elf, Kreacher who shared her views on blood purity. Kreacher was very loyal to her.
It is probable that the portrait is not an accurate representation of Walburga's character and opinions and simply a depiction of some of her stronger opinions.
Behind the scenes
- In the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Walburga's portrait is not heard screaming nor is she herself viewed, but she could be heard muttering behind her curtain; as Harry is going up the stairs, Kreacher is polishing her portrait, and she can be heard muttering "Filth."
- On the tapestry from the film, Walburga and Orion are depicted together, and their heads looking in different ways, although they are in marriage. This is likely because both Walburga and Orion were born into the House of Black.
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (video game)
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24 1.25 Black family tree
- ↑ In Chapter 4 of Half-Blood Prince, Horace Slughorn states: "The whole Black family had been in my house, but Sirius ended up in Gryffindor!" This implies that all Blacks except Sirius were Sorted into Slytherin while Slughorn was Head of House. Walburga, born in 1925, presumably attended Hogwarts c. 1936 to 1943, and thus would have been a student of Slughorn, who was stated to have begun teaching at Hogwarts around the same time as Albus Dumbledore in Chapter 5 of Half-Blood Prince, in 1938 or earlier. Sirius Black also states "My whole family have been in Slytherin" and in Chapter 23 of Deathly Hallows, confirming that at least those Blacks closely related to Sirius were in Slytherin.
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix


text:
May 5, 2016
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) -- Authorities are warning football fans to be on the lookout for fake tickets for Saturday's Alabama-Auburn game in Tuscaloosa.
The Iron Bowl is a sellout, but tickets are still for on sale on websites including Craigslist.
Many are priced in the hundreds of dollars, and brokers say some of those tickets could be frauds.
University of Alabama officials say that anyone trying to get into the game with a fake ticket could be investigated, and no one will get into Bryant-Denny Stadium with a counterfeit ticket.
Auburn and Alabama play at 2:30 p.m. Saturday.
Click Here to access the online Public Inspection File
Viewers with disabilities can get assistance accessing this station's FCC Public Inspection File by contacting the station with the information listed below. Questions or concerns relating to the accessibility of the FCC's online public file system should be directed to the FCC at 888-225-5322, 888-835-5322 (TTY), or email@example.com.


text:
Lipsy Womens Floral Bandeau Dress
Colour:Multi colour Product Code:26519 In Stock
RRP £54.99 Now £14.99 You save£40.00
Lipsy womens Floral Bandeau Dress in multi. Stunning satin bandeau dress in an all over floral design with sweetheart neckline and ruched design to front. Exposed zip fastening to back. Includes matching detachable straps. Approx. length from underarm to hem: 26.5". Shell: 96% Polyester, 4% Elastane. Lining: 100% Polyester. Machine washable.
- Delivery info
- Standard Delivery £3.95 2-5 days (excluding bank holidays)
Next Day Delivery £5.95
(see terms and conditions for full details) View Full Delivery Policy
- Returns info
- If you are unhappy with your purchase for any reason, return it to us (unworn) within 21 days and we'll give you a full refund or exchange (see terms and conditions for full details)
View Full Returns Policy
Reviews on product


text:
You are a fan of memberships recipes ? Come to discover the best forums memberships recipes on the internet and share your experience with a community fan of memberships recipes . You can also build a forum memberships recipes and create your online discussion.
Everything from politics to recipes.
politicsandstuff, everything, from, politics, #recipes
Friends sharing recipes, cooking techniques & menu ideas in a friendly atmosphere.
cooking, friends, sharing, #recipes, techniques, menu, ideas, friendly, atmosphere
Free Recipes For Halogen Oven. Forum provides help, tips and advice for cooking in the Halogen Oven
halogen, oven, #recipes, cookbooks, tips, help, advice, food, freebies, kitchen, gadgets, freebie, shop, baking, pizza, cakes, recipe, accessories, cooking, cookbo


text: A San Francisco Bay Area favorite for more than three decades, Sweet Things bakeshop is famous for its tempting takes on classic American desserts, including this irresistible butter pecan rum Bundt cake. Its rich homemade flavor comes from best-quality ingredients: fresh butter, eggs, pure vanilla. Tender and moist, with a tempting caramel topping, the pecan-studded cake is drizzled with a vanilla-rum glaze and showered with baked crunchy pecans for a rich, nutty flavor.


text:
May 6, 2016
The Highway Patrol says a nurse at Vidant Medical Center as killed on rain-slicked roads Friday morning.
It happened around 8:30 a.m. on U.S. 13 just northeast of Goldsboro.
The Highway Patrol say 39-year-old Paula Divers of Goldsboro died on the scene.
Troopers say she was traveling south when her Lexus four-door passenger vehicle slid sideways into the path of an oncoming tractor trailer.
It was raining at the time and troopers say she was doing the speed limit.
The driver of the big rig was treated and released from the hospital.
Click Here to access the online Public Inspection File
Viewers with disabilities can get assistance accessing this station's FCC Public Inspection File by contacting the station with the information listed below. Questions or concerns relating to the accessibility of the FCC's online public file system should be directed to the FCC at 888-225-5322, 888-835-5322 (TTY), or email@example.com.


text:
October 15, 2008
Ron Bailey
October 15, 2008 - Per the request of HoyaReport.com's dutiful Premium Court members, below is a partial list of those student athletes discovered to be planning on attending G'Town's Midnight Madness celebration Friday night. The info was culled from multiple sources, reached through calls, email and text messages; it was a time consuming affair. ...More... To continue reading this article you must be a member. Sign Up Now!
Already a member? Click here to sign in


text:
October 23, 2011
Josh Helmholdt
Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Notre Dame hosted prospects from around the country for their home match up with USC on Saturday, but they also had several from within their home state borders in attendance, including junior defensive end Elijah Daniel of Avon High. ...More... To continue reading this article you must be a member. Sign Up Now!
Already a member? Click here to sign in


text:
Take the top spot with Featured Property
- Catapult your property to the top of the search results page for 7 days!
- Maximise interest and enquiries in that crucial first week of marketing.
- Avoid void periods by grabbing tenants' attention with a larger photo.
- Your property will appear in the search results too - twice the visibility!
- The recommended price is £250, but speak to your agent as costs may vary.
Peter Large Lettings , Rhyl - Lettings
19 Clwyd Street, Rhyl, LL18 3LA
Call 01745 606014 Local call rate


text:
Berry and Dewdrop Ornaments
This item is currently not available.
This item is currently not available.
Product Actions
Additional Information
Sparkling Glass Ornaments
- Sparkling glass ornaments are delightful accents
- Choice of red berry or clear dewdrop
- Set of 24
Droplets of molten glass are dipped one by one into a cooling bath to create these light-catching little red berry or clear dewdrop ornaments. They're perfect for decorating a full-sized or tabletop tree, wreaths, centerpieces or pretty gift packages.
- Handmade of glass
- 1/2" in diameter
There are no special shipping restrictions or charges associated with this item. For detailed information about our delivery methods and charges, click here.
We're proud of the fact that this item is shipped to you directly from our warehouse in Vermont, by one of our 250 employee-owners. In-stock items are packed with care and shipped within the next business day to ensure prompt delivery to your home and garden!


text:
Thank you for entering your info into My Car. Feel free to visit My Car throughout your experience to modify or add more vehicles, as well as view your saved tires.CLOSE
Use your tire size, located on the sidewall of your tire and in your vehicle Owner's Manual, to find your tire options. Begin by selecting your section width, aspect ratio and rim size.
|A. Section Width (255)
|The distance from sidewall to sidewall, exclusive of any raised lettering
|B. Aspect Ratio (45)
|The dimensional relationship determined by dividing section height by section width
|C. Rim Size (17)
|The diameter of the rim (usually measured in inches).
|D. Load Index (87)
|A numerical code that specifies the maximum load a tire can carry at the speed indicated by its speed symbol, at maximum inflation pressure.
|E. Speed Symbol (W)
|A letter code that specifies a tire's capability to travel at established and predetermined speeds.
Learn more about speed ratings
Our brands info
What is the proper inflation for my tire?
This information is compiled from third party sources and it's for your informational purposes only. This information is offered on an "as is" basis. Bridgestone does not warrant or make any representations regarding the use of the results or the use of this information. Consult your vehicle owner's manual for more information. This disclaimer is in addition to the sites terms and conditions.
This is the national Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. Actual pricing may vary based on retailer, region, tire size and other factors. Retailers are free to set individual prices which will in no way affect their relationship with Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC or Bridgestone Canada Inc. Please check with your Firestone authorized retailer for pricing near you.


text:
Lars Sandved Dalen's ImagesTitle: Research Scientist
Organization: Norwegian Forest and Landscape Institute
Country: Norway
Thank you so much for your interest in the images provided by the Norwegian Forest and Landscape Institute. We are grateful that our images can come to use. Please let us know if you have any specific requests for images that we might provide.
- 13 Images of 9 Subjects
- View Subject List
- View Images Details
- View Images


text:
Revision as of 16:11, October 12, 2013 by Raziel Reaper (Talk | contribs)
11,126pages on
this wiki
this wiki
- "You are one shit driver!!"
- ―Earl
Earl is a resident of Liberty City and a member of The Lost MC. He helps Johnny Klebitz during the gang wars, and in the missions Angels in America and Bad Cop Drop in The Lost and Damned. After Brian Jeremy betrayed The Lost, Earl is still loyal to Johnny Klebitz.
If killed, he will appear in The Lost Clubhouse memorial wall. He can also be seen as a pedestrian in Acter and Broker.
- He and Buck are like Terry Thorpe and Clay Simons, are most of the time seen together, during some missions.
- He is also sometimes seen in Broker, this might mean that he has a relationship with the Broker chapter of The Lost Motorcycle Club, even though he is a member of the Alderney City chapter.
- He is seen in bike races.
- If you wreck Earl's bike, he will sit on the back of Billy Grey's Revenant.
- He wears a green vest, but sometimes he also wears a blue jacket with black t-shirt. Though his bandana is always the same.


text:
Other Names for this Disease
See Disclaimer regarding information on this site. Some links on this page may take you to organizations outside of the National Institutes of Health.
[1] Many facial defects can be present; in general, the most serious the brain defect is, the most serious the face defect will be. The most severely affected individuals have one central eye (cyclopia) and a tubular nasal structure (proboscis) located above the eye. In the less severe forms, the brain is partially divided and the eyes are usually set close together (hypotelorism). Holoprosencephaly can be caused by mutations in 14 different genes, chromosome abnormalities, or substances or infections that cause birth defects (teratogens). It may also be a feature of several genetic syndromes, each with unique characteristics. Alobar holoprosencephaly is lethal in all cases, but people with milder types can survive for several months depending on the associated problems they might have. Treatment is symptomatic.[2][1]Holoprosencephaly is an abnormality of brain development that also affects the head and face. Normally, the brain divides into two halves (hemispheres) during early development. Holoprosencephaly occurs when the brain fails to divide properly into the right and left hemispheres. There are four types of holoprosencephaly according to the degree of brain division. From most to least severe, the types are known as alobar, semi-lobar, lobar, and middle interhemispheric variant (MIHV).
Last updated: 2/24/2016
- Solomon BD, Gropman A & Muenke M. Holoprosencephaly Overview. GeneReviews. August 29, 2013; http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK1530/.
- Nonsyndromic holoprosencephaly. Genetics Home Reference. September 2010; http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/nonsyndromic-holoprosencephaly.
GARD Video TutorialsLearn how to find information on treatment, research, specialists, and more.
Your Questions AnsweredView questions about this condition answered by GARD Information Specialists. You can also submit a new question.
On this page
Basic Information
- Genetics Home Reference (GHR) contains information on Holoprosencephaly. This website is maintained by the National Library of Medicine.
- The National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) mission encompasses a broad range of studies aimed at understanding the structure and function of the human genome and its role in health and disease. Click on the link to view the information page on this topic.
- The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) collects and disseminates research information related to neurological disorders. Click on the link to view information on this topic.
- The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) is a federation of more than 130 nonprofit voluntary health organizations serving people with rare disorders. Click on the link to view information on this topic.
In Depth Information
- Medscape Reference provides information on this topic. You may need to register to view the medical textbook, but registration is free.
- Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) lists the subtypes and associated genes for Holoprosencephaly in a table called Phenotypic Series. Each entry in OMIM includes a summary of related medical articles. It is meant for health care professionals and researchers. OMIM is maintained by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
- Orphanet is a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs. Access to this database is free of charge.
- PubMed is a searchable database of medical literature and lists journal articles that discuss Holoprosencephaly. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.
Other Names for this Disease
See Disclaimer regarding information on this site. Some links on this page may take you to organizations outside of the National Institutes of Health.


text:
Through fuseproject, a San Francisco-based design and branding firm, Béhar has won international recognition for his work with Herman Miller, Toshiba, Nike, Microsoft and Mini Cooper. But the Swiss-Turkish designer views his role as something more than product development. "I believe design's purpose is not only to show us the future," he states, "but to bring us the future." Read more >
Be the first to know about DWR special offers, new product launches and Studio events.
Receive free monthly catalogs showcasing
the best in modern design.


text:
May 5, 2016
Death penalty opponents say a study of last year's murder cases shows that problems still exist with Illinois' capital punishment system.
A report Tuesday from the Illinois Coalition Against the Death Penalty finds that prosecutors are still relying on jailhouse informants and co-defendants to seek the death penalty in some cases.
Click Here to access the online Public Inspection File
Viewers with disabilities can get assistance accessing this station's FCC Public Inspection File by contacting the station with the information listed below. Questions or concerns relating to the accessibility of the FCC's online public file system should be directed to the FCC at 888-225-5322, 888-835-5322 (TTY), or firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
Silverstone Fortress FT03 review
A monolithic case for your tiny motherboard
Would you trust a 1,000W PSU named after a racetrack? 80Plus silver certification and Nvidia SLI compatibility does not guarantee a great result
If you're in the market for a low-cost PSU, then look no further. This 500W PSU may be non-modular but it is 80Plus certified


text:
The break-down of bargaining between Barack Obama and John Boehner was predictable from the outset. Unfortunately, no one, however smart, who has to carry his GOP majority in the House, can bargain with a low-IQ President who believes that a fractional popular-vote majority has provided him with dictatorial powers.
The President can threaten John Boehner with: 'Your money or your life'. He cannot credibly threaten the GOP majority in the People's chamber. So both parties come up empty-handed. Ultimately this outcome may be good news for the Republic.
The time has come for almost all Americans to confront their own individual responsibilities for the debt crisis. Let me be blunt. Almost all Americans – except the truly wealthy – have taken more out of the Federal Treasury that they have put back in. That is how huge debts pile up. Like all profligates, the time comes when they have to reverse course or face the harshness of the debtors' prison. Atlas, finally, has shrugged.
The so-called fiscal cliff is no accident of fate. It was legislated by both houses of Congress and signed into law by the current President. It is the law of the land in the absence of any new legislation. So welcome it with open arms as a first down-payment on profligacy. Surely do not allow any reversal to occur after January 1, 2013, unless it adds further down-payments in the form of aggressive public spending cuts.
The President has lifted his bayonet and scrambled over the top. No one will follow him. There is no sense in providing a fool with protective cover. Soon enough, I am quite sure, that particular President will be rushing back into his own trenches, once he comprehends the devastated second term that lies ahead of such arrogant stupidity.


text:
May 6, 2016
Greenville Police are asking the public to help identify a beer thief. Police just released surveillance video of the suspect. They say on two occasions he walked into the Trade Wilco on Highway 264, took two cases of beer, began arguing with the sales clerk, told the clerk he wanted to exchange the beer, then became belligerent and walked out with the cases. The first time the suspect got away with the alcohol, the second time the clerk stopped him. Anyone who can identify the suspect is asked to call police.
Click Here to access the online Public Inspection File
Viewers with disabilities can get assistance accessing this station's FCC Public Inspection File by contacting the station with the information listed below. Questions or concerns relating to the accessibility of the FCC's online public file system should be directed to the FCC at 888-225-5322, 888-835-5322 (TTY), or email@example.com.


text:
Azkaban escapes
this wiki
|"Are you a wizard or not?"
The title of this article is conjectural. Although it is based on canonical information, the actual name is conjecture and may be supplanted at any time by additional information released from canonical sources. If this occurs, please move this page to the appropriate title.
Despite generally being considered inescapable, Azkaban prison has seen at least four escapes, two of the mass-breakouts aided by Dementors.
The 1982 Azkaban escape occurred shortly after Barty Crouch Jr, Bellatrix, Rodolphus, and Rabastan Lestrange were sentenced to life imprisonment for the torture and permanent incapacitation of the Aurors Frank and Alice Longbottom. At the trial, Bartemius Crouch Sr., Barty's father, was one of the judges. Barty begged his father to set him free, but Crouch Sr. felt betrayed by his son and thought he deserved to be punished and imprisoned. He gave his son a life term in Azkaban.
However, Barty's mother, already dying at the time, persuaded her husband to use Polyjuice Potion to switch her for their son, in case any of the prisoners were watching through their cells. The Dementors, being blind, could not tell the difference. They only recognised a healthy person and a dying person (Barty Sr. and his wife) entering the fortress, and a healthy person and a dying person (Barty Sr. and his son) leaving. Mrs. Crouch, disguised as Barty, died a few days later and was buried outside the fortress still bearing her son's appearance.[1]
This was the first known escape in the history of Azkaban, though it was not known to the public until thirteen years later.
- "He's at Hogwarts."
- —Sirius Black muttering in his sleep[src]
In 1992, Sirius Black escaped from Azkaban after seeing Scabbers in a Daily Prophet article, of the paper Cornelius Fudge gave him, in July 1992, recognising him as his traitorous former friend Peter Pettigrew. By 1 August, Black took advantage of his extreme weight loss to slip through his cell door in his Animagus dog form while the Dementors were bringing in his food and swam across the North Sea to find Pettigrew.[2]Black was able to maintain his sanity due to his knowledge of his innocence, a non-happy thought that the Dementors could not take. It was only this that allowed him to maintain his powers to transform, and what made the escape possible.
This escape was the only known unaided escape, and officially the first one in Azkaban history (until Barty Crouch Jr.'s escape was revealed).
1996 mass breakout
- "We have confirmed that ten high-security prisoners, in the early hours of yesterday evening, did escape. And of course, the Muggle Prime Minister has been alerted to the danger. We strongly suspect that the breakout was engineered by a man with personal experience in escaping from Azkaban; notorious mass murderer Sirius Black, cousin of the escapee Bellatrix Lestrange."
- —Cornelius Fudge interview to the Daily Prophet about the Azkaban mass breakout[src]
In January 1996, a mass breakout from Azkaban set ten long-imprisoned Death Eaters loose. Lord Voldemort had little trouble arranging this, as many of the Dementors were happy to oblige his dark whims. The Daily Prophet, probably with encouragement from the Ministry of Magic, reported that the escaped criminal Sirius Black must be responsible for the incident. Most of the escapees, as well as a few other Death Eaters, would be returned to prison after the Battle of the Department of Mysteries.[3]
Known escapees
- Antonin Dolohov
- Bellatrix Lestrange
- Rabastan Lestrange
- Rodolphus Lestrange
- Mulciber
- Augustus Rookwood
- Travers
- Three other Death Eaters
1997 mass breakout
- "Scrimgeour doesn't want to admit that You-Know-Who is as powerful as he is, nor that Azkaban's seen a mass breakout."
- —Arthur Weasley to Harry Potter shortly after the flight from Little Whinging[src]
Some time before 27 July, 1997, there was another mass breakout of Death Eaters from Azkaban, including all the escapees from the 1996 breakout who were re-imprisoned after the Ministry break-in, as well as others who had been imprisoned since. It was not reported to the public by the Ministry of Magic. Many of the escapees participated in the meeting at Malfoy Manor that summer, in the Battle of the Seven Potters, the Fall of the Ministry of Magic, and eventually the Battle of Hogwarts.[4]
Known escapees
- Avery
- Crabbe
- Antonin Dolohov
- Jugson
- Rabastan Lestrange
- Rodolphus Lestrange
- Walden Macnair
- Lucius Malfoy
- Mulciber
- Nott
- Augustus Rookwood
- Stan Shunpike
- Travers
- Goyle
Behind the scenes
- In the second video game adaption of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Molly Weasley mentions Bellatrix Lestrange's last escape, You will regret the day you escaped from Azkaban, as one of the randomly spoken lines in their duel.
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (First mentioned)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film) (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game) (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Appears in flashback(s))
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film) (Appears in flashback(s))
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film) (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game) (Appears in photographs)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (video game) (Mentioned only)


text: Inspired by the classic look of vintage silver, we've combined antiqued brass and stainless steel and plated them in silver to create essential tools for modern entertaining. These elegant servers are ideal for passing dishes family-style at the table or for placing with platters at the buffet. Each piece is 11 1/2" long. Dishwasher safe. Set of two. A Williams-Sonoma exclusive.


text:
September 9, 2011
Marc Givler
The first two weeks of Ohio high school football are in the books and the big showcases are over. Things are about to get back to a normal schedule and once again BuckeyeGrove.com will be all over the state of Ohio catching as many games as possible. Week three may not be loaded with big-time match-ups but there is still plenty to follow this weekend on the prep scene.1. Big-time talent on display in LakewoodArguably the best game in Ohio this weekend will take place on Saturday night in Lakewood as St. Edward hosts Youngstown Cardinal Mooney. St. Edward is loaded from top to bottom with future Division I prospects but for Ohio State fans the two most relevant names may be on the Cardinal Mooney sideline in junior linebacker Courtney Love and junior safety Marcus McWilson. Both players are being actively recruited by Ohio State and both will have a chance to showcase themselves in a huge match-up against the defending state champions at Ohio's division I level.2. Still Undefeated A handful of Ohio State's commits still see their high school teams undefeated heading into the third week of the season. For Luke Roberts and Lancaster, Pat Elflein and Pickerington North, Bri'onte Dunn and Canton GlenOak, Blake Thomas and St. Ignatius, and Najee Murray and Steubenville, the goal will be pushing forward to a 3-0 record this weekend. Elflein and Murray shouldn't have much trouble in doing so as Elflein's squad takes on an 0-2 Northland team that looks like a shell of what it was a year ago while Murray and company take on Bishop Ryan from Canada.For Dunn, his GlenOak squad will host an 0-2 Euclid team that does have some pretty good athletes but Dunn and company are clearly the favorites there. Roberts and Lancaster will host a solid Twinsburg team but are also expected to take that one.That leaves Blake Thomas and St. Ignatius as the team with the toughest challenge in front of them this weekend as the Wildcats make the short road trip to perennial Northeast Ohio power Mentor. Mentor comes in at 2-0 and is coming off a big win over Youngstown Ursuline. Not only that, but Mentor also features future Michigan Wolverine Tom Strobel. It's not out of the realm of possibility that Thomas could see himself lined up across from Strobel throughout the evening.3. Could Gedeon be next?On Friday night, we'll be checking out a junior that just could be the next Ohioan in the 2013 class to land an Ohio State offer in Hudson linebacker Ben Gedeon. Gedeon and his teammates are set to host Brecksville-Broadview Heights who will be without the services of star junior quarterback Tommy Tupa as he sits out with a shoulder injury that he sustained last week.Gedeon is one of the most versatile and athletic kids in Ohio's 2013 class and already holds some big offers. This will be our first look at Gedeon in pads and we'll be sure to bring video and analysis from that one.
[rl] ...More... To continue reading this article you must be a member. Sign Up Now!
Already a member? Click here to sign in


text:
Rotherham set to end interest in AFC Wimbledon star
14:48 18 May 2012
PA Archive/Press Association Images
Steve Evans will not pursue his interest in Jack Midson
Rotherham United manager Steve Evans has admitted that the club are set to end their interest in AFC Wimbledon star Jack Midson.
The Millers had a bid for the striker turned down on Wednesday and Evans says the Dons' valuation was higher than what he was prepared to offer.
"Jack is a good striker and he has always been a thorn in our sides when he's played against us," Evans told the Rotherham official site.
"I spoke to Terry Brown, who spoke to his Chairman, and as he always does with me whether it is Crawley or Rotherham he refuses our offer.
"Terry came back to me and said that they wanted a certain figure, and to be fair I think the deal is now dead.
"The figure they have indicated they would be willing to sell Midson for is beyond where I would value him."


text:
Tiki Towers 2: Monkey Republic
Games » Casual
by GameHouse
Download this app if: you love physics games and swinging monkeys!
Advisor Review
Tricky Android game Tiki Towers 2 might drive you bananas — Tiki Towers 2: Monkey Republic features swinging monkeys, bouncy handmade bridges and idle stone carvings. It's a very fun and colorful take on your standard physics-based puzzler game. A reboot of a popular physics-based puzzler, Tiki Towers 2: Monkey Republic is a charming, yet also quite...
Developer Notes
Swing into action with an all-new set of primate puzzles in the fantastic sequel to the award-winning hit. Tackle 30 new levels in this hilarious physics-based challenge. Build bridges and towers out of bamboo, coconuts, and vines to overcome water, lava and other hazards. Clear levels with...
i love this game — i cant wait to get all new levels to help the monkeys get across!


text:
If your goal this last weekend, January 17-19, was to pack as many experiences into three days as you could, the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis was the place to be. For me (and a huge number of other people), the highlight was definitely the Woodworking Show but there was certainly something for everyone else. It all started on route I-65 and its interpretation of the Indy 500. Straighten out that oval, add excessive speed and throw in snow and wind and you've got something to see. A lot of yellow and red caution flags flew nearly the entire weekend both North and Southbound. When you finally arrived at the Fairgrounds, you found the parking lot overflowing with snow and cars long before the doors of the show opened. Some great advanced planning led to the use of a few shuttle buses for those parked in the hinterland. Then, cold and pooped, you had your choice of the home show, gun show or Nirvana (AKA The Woodworking Show).
Once inside the warm Blue Ribbon Pavilion, attendees found nearly every square foot of the show floor filled with tools, woodworking supplies and educational seminars. Jet/Powermatic had a very nice display of heavy iron including bandsaws, cabinet saws, drill presses, planers and more. Lee Valley had an impressive gathering of precision planes, squares and marking devises. And for those looking for tools of the past, two different booths were there with enough hand tools to fill even the largest tool chest.
The educational seminars were packed the entire weekend with the only complaint being that even three days wasn't sufficient to take them all in. Small groups seemed to gather around anyone demonstrating a tool or technique. Braving the cold, attendees watched a vendor milling logs in the parking lot. More to see this last weekend than you could shake a stick at.
The Project Showcase featured both youth and adult entries and, having seen the quality of their efforts, those young woodworkers could have easily competed with their more seasoned fellow entrants. The Box by Caiden Fry won first place in the Youth Open Category and the Maloof Chair by Jalen Waggoner took top honors in the Furniture Category. Jalen also was awarded the People's Choice and Educator's Choice in the Youth Division.
In the Adult Division, the Furniture Category had three winners. Third place went to Michael Powell's Bar Stools, second place to the Hall Table by Zachary Peterson and the overall winner was Kelsea McDonald's Buffet.
in the Adult Open Division, there were also three award winners. Third place was taken by an Intarsia Frog by Robert Hammond. Second place went to the Bow Saw by Patrick Meyer. The first place winner as well as the People's Choice and Educator's Choice winner was Bill Arnold's Dulcimer. All the entrants received goodie bags from The Woodworking Shows and the winners received tools from Bosch Tools and Work Sharp and Lee Valley gift cards. Bill Arnold's Dulcimer will be entered in the grand prize judging at the close of the Woodworking Show season in late March.
If you weren't able to attend the Indy show, you missed a beauty but there is always next year. If you're in the Columbus, Ohio area your opportunity comes January 31-February 2 at the Ohio Expo Center on East 17th. All of the shows continue to grow in size and popularity and the Columbus show is no exception. Expect to see tools, supplies, tips and techniques covering nearly every aspect of our craft. When you do attend, please try and make some time for the WOOD Magazine booth where the topic is cabinet making and questions are welcome. Seats are fairly comfortable too. Though I can't promise a display of flawed driving, that ready to install hot tub or that rifle you've had your eye on every weekend, I can promise that you'll come away from our show educated, inspired and equipped for your next woodworking project.
Til then, I'll see you on the road.
Jim Heavey
WOOD Magazine Traveling Ambassador
Categories: Woodworking Show Reports | Tags: Aqua Coat, Bosch Tools, Carter Products, Indianapolis, Jet/Powermatic, Jim Heavey, Lee Valley Tools, The Woodworking Shows, WOOD Magazine Traveling Ambassador, Wood Mizer
1 Comment
A Blue Ribbon At The Fairgrounds
The Indianapolis Woodworking show was held this last weekend and, because it's only about four hours from home, I decided to drive instead of providing airport security the chance to add one more grope to their morning. Read more
Categories: Interesting Woodworkers We've Met, Woodworking Show Reports | Tags: Andy McCormick, Bob Settich, Central Indiana Woodworkers, International Wood Collectors Society, Jim Heavey, Peg Cawthorn, The Woodworking Shows, Women's Woodworking Guild of Indiana, WOOD Magazine Traveling Ambassador, Wood Mizer
No Comments


text:
Deep in a cave or high on a mountain, in Pakistan or Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan or, maybe, sunning on the French Riviera, is a furious Osama bin Laden.
"Infidels!" he screamed to his aide.
"Yes," said the Aide reassuringly, "that is truly what the Great Satan is."
"How dare them!" stammered the financier and leader of al-Qaeda.
"What is it this time?" asked the Aide. "Did they capture one of our thousand great and glorious deputy leaders? Did they reduce the violence outside of Baghdad?"
"Worse! They made Bush Number 1!" He looked directly at his Aide. "Do you know how disgraceful that is?!"
"I do not understand, Oh Great and Wonderful Courier of Absolute Wisdom."
"Bush!" said bin Laden, sputtering out the word. "He's the most despised man in America." The Aide tried his best to suppress a laugh, but a giggle left his dried lips. "Do not mock me, you son of a camel driver," said bin Laden who turned his computer screen to his Aide. "There!" he commanded. "Seek wisdom through your own eyes." And there, before the Aide was the latest AP–AOL poll. One-fourth of all Americans declared that George W. Bush is the Biggest Villain of 2006. Osama bin Laden was far behind, with only 8 percent of the vote. "Four times worse than me!" said bin Laden, almost choking on his words.
"But, Oh Mighty Force For Dissolving the Social Order, you have launched wars. You have brought about terror. You have disregarded human rights and shredded the written laws of more than two centuries. You alone have given new interpretations to our Holy Book."
"And so has that Sand Flea Upon a Camel's Ass," said bin Laden, "and he's done it four times better."
"But you have been able to do it without a press corps regurgitating your propaganda. You know how the media always inflate someone's worth." It didn't help.
"I was once the most wanted man in the world," said bin Laden. That Dung Beetle on the Droppings from a Bloated Goat put 10,000 of his troops into Afghanistan. He said he'd hunt me down and bring me before his witch trials." Bin Laden wiped a small tear. "But then he changed his mind, put his own weapons of mass destruction into Iraq and forgot about me. It's as if I don't matter."
"Please do not cry," said the Aide, "by invading Iraq, he opened a new land where you could unleash your terror!"
"Bush! It's always Bush! You don't think I could have gone into Iraq if I wanted to, killed Saddam, and made the world safe for terrorism without Bush?! Is that what you think?"
"Never in a thousand years, Almighty Benefactor of the Weak and Poor. I would never criticize you. Please don't kill me. Saddam kept you out, but only because you allowed it. If you wanted to go to Iraq, you would have gone there long before the Great Satan invited our glorious revolution to do battle, and we would have been the first to destroy the 3,000 year civilization of that country."
"Praise Allah! Allah is with us! Allah Bless al-Qaeda!"
"That's the spirit," said the Aide. Here's even better news. The American With the Constant Smirk is also the most praised American."
"Do you take me for a fool!?" thundered bin Laden. "I can read and analyze statistics better than that Fool of a Mixed Malaprop. Only 13 percent of Americans say he's the Biggest Hero of 2006. That's only half of all who say he's the Biggest Villain."
"That shows you how foolish those Americans are," said the Aide. "He creates a war—and that is good—but he stays behind the battle, like he always has done, and while his troops are sweating and dying, while they're eating condensed sand, he's in an air-conditioned villa in Texas and eating barbequed mourning doves, which he just killed."
"He's even better than me at killing birds of peace," said a lugubrious bin Laden.
"Mighty one, you have shown your power to spare the smallest of sparrows, as Allah has so ordered, while launching a jihad against the heretics."
"That is true. And I should not forget that those foolish Americans not only made their workers, the soldiers of the desert, only the Number 2 Heroes, they . placed Oprah as the third Biggest Hero!"
"That's the spirit, oh Wise and Noble Warrior. The Americans are nothing if not shallow."
Bin Laden again looked at his Aide, a smile emerging. "Bush may have helped make the world safe for terrorism, but in two years, he will no longer be President, and I will again regain the honor of being the Worst Villain. Prepare for my coronation."
[Walter Brasch's current books are America's Unpatriotic Acts: The Federal Government's Violation of Constitutional and Civil Rights,; 'Unacceptable': The Federal Response to Hurricane Katrina; and Sex and the Single Beer Can: Probing the Media and American Culture. They are available through amazon.com and other on-line sources. You may contact Dr. Brasch, professor of journalism at Bloomsburg University, at firstname.lastname@example.com, or through his website, www.walterbrasch.com.]
More from this author:
The Bush Magical Mystery Political Capital Tour (11168 Hits)
The Bush War Cabinet is invoking the memory of 9/11 as justification for their systematic shredding of constitutional and human...
The Bush War Cabinet is invoking the memory of 9/11 as justification for their systematic shredding of constitutional and human...
Sex, Lies, and Family Values (11387 Hits)
The parents of a 16-year-old Congressional page contacted their congressman, Rep. Rodney Alexander (R-La.). Alexander says he contacted both...
The parents of a 16-year-old Congressional page contacted their congressman, Rep. Rodney Alexander (R-La.). Alexander says he contacted both...
Yo Ho Ho and an Embottled Rummy (6761 Hits)
by Walter Brasch The ressignation of Donald Rumsfeld doesn't change the problem of a President who is incompetent and malevolent, nor is it...
by Walter Brasch The ressignation of Donald Rumsfeld doesn't change the problem of a President who is incompetent and malevolent, nor is it...
Give War a Chance (6779 Hits)
by Walter Brasch While millions are protesting the war in Iraq and the escalation, there are many who are standing by their man, and...
by Walter Brasch While millions are protesting the war in Iraq and the escalation, there are many who are standing by their man, and...
A Television Snow Job (5964 Hits)
by Walter Brasch With more than a foot of snow, sleet, and ice falling over much of Pennsylvania, the television news teams went into...
by Walter Brasch With more than a foot of snow, sleet, and ice falling over much of Pennsylvania, the television news teams went into...
Related Articles:
Some Things You Need To Know Before The World Ends (18432 Hits)
" Thank you for not putting a bomb in your luggage." "President Bush said the United States is still under the threat of attack ...
Mosaic TV - World News from the Middle East (16536 Hits)
� Mosaic features selections from daily TV news programs produced by national and regional broadcasters throughout the Middle East....
The Anti-Empire Report - Some things you need to know before the world ends (13007 Hits)
by William Blum The jingo bells are ringing "Who really poses the greatest danger to world peace: Iraq, North Korea or the United...
Philly Inquirer: Making Biased News out of Mole Hills (9801 Hits)
by Dave Lindorff For an example of shameless partisanship and promotion of one candidate in the news pages, it would be hard to find a ...
Behind Bush's Nuclear Gift to Terrorism (10287 Hits)
by Chris Floyd � I am now writing a piece for Truthout.org on the wider ramifications of the Bush Administration's lunatic dumping of a...
Add this page to your favorite Social Bookmarking websites
| More...
Hits: 6751
Comments (0)
Write comment


text:
Communications Equipment
Company Overview of PPC Broadband, Inc.
BOARD MEMBERS AFFILIATED WITH Eric Bodley *
Vice President of Consumer Electronics - PPC Division and General Manager of Consumer Electronics - PPC Division
*Data is at least as current as the most recent Definitive Proxy.
MOST CONNECTED PEOPLE TO Eric Bodley
|Carmichael S. Roberts
|188 Relationships
|Joseph P. Clayton
|129 Relationships
|Lawrence Richenstein
|85 Relationships
|Robert J. Struble
|78 Relationships
|Joseph C. Magnacca
|74 Relationships
Sponsored Financial Commentaries
Sponsored Links
Request Profile Update
Only a company representative may request an update for the company profile. Documentation will be required.
To contact PPC Broadband, Inc., please visit . Company data is provided by Capital IQ. Please use this form to report any data issues.
Please enter your information in the following field(s):
Your requested update has been submitted
Our data partners will research the update request and update the information on this page if necessary. Research and follow-up could take several weeks. If you have questions, you can contact them at email@example.com.


text:
I'll try to make this as simple and short as possible.
Here is the thing - I have a step dad, he is in his 80'S. He never had a wife{besides my mother obviously}, never had kids, basically he was a lone wolf. He was an army person and was very commanding and had a very "army" type personality, meaning you must have followed his rules{Such as not placing the bread in 1 specific shelf or else all hell would break lose, yes - thats how bad he was/is}.
One specific time{as many times as before but not as bad as this specific incident}, I was on my way out to work from the house while he was in the kitchen with a knife on his hand and cutting some food - he saw me and stopped me right before I was about to open the door and leave - and asked me why did I put the spare tire{my car's tire} in the backyard storage room{which thats what that room was there for - for tools and such}, and I replied back and told him - "is that such a big deal for you???"
I've had it up with my neck with him and his random bites in that 1 year that I lived with him and my mom and I couldnt understand how my mom lived with him for 8 years up until that time. Any how - his response to me asking him if it was such a big deal if I put the tire in there was "no you cant fucking put that shit in there - its my fucking house and my fucking propery" and I said to myself "oh wow - so now right before Im about to leave to work{with my uniform on} he gonna start an argument about this{Me putting my spare tire in the storage room in the backyard}, so after his response I responded back and said "is that such a big fucking deal for you - you always have something to complain about - even when I buy food for the house from my own pocket and fill up the fridge - even that bothers you, Every damn thing bothers you? What kind of a person you are??? So as soon as I said that - he turned his body all the way towards me and was holding his steak knife and basically voices like "ugggh ugghhh and was literally trying to scare me with his knife and was throwing shots at me with that knife, its just like if some one trying to stab you and you are dodging his stabs - and I was about 2-3 meters away from him - and mind you I was stabbed when I was 18, so when I saw that knife - I got scared and I called the police because I had a trauma from before and when I saw that knife I thought he might try to kill me when I'll come home from work and while I sleep. The police came, took him in handcuffs, and he was released that same night I believe a few hours later. I went to work after the police finished questioning me of what happened, and came back home after midnight. Needless to say - he threw away all my stuff outside the house - my mom was overseas, and I didnt have no place to stay/sleep from that night on. Luckily - I knew the neighbhoors which were happen to be very friendly asian family with an american husband, they knew me and I knew their kids which were my age, they welcomed me with open hands to their house and let me sleep there for about a week before I found a new place to live.
To make this whole thing shorter, judgment day came - he was afraid that if the judge will find him guilty of him trying to stab me/kill me or attempt of assaulted battery or whatever you wanna call it - he might have lose his government job{he was working in an army base} and he might have not received any kind of money from that job if he would have been guilty. Weeks before the judgment came - my mom begged me to go to the judge and tell the judge that I forgive him, I didnt want to because I hated him for the way he was treating my mom for all those 8+ years, as far as my self I didnt mind it because I am much younger than my mom and I could handle all the words and yellings he threw at me{althought I think I did lose a lot of hair due to all the stress that I had in that house in that 1 year plus}, but bottom line - I wanted him to pay for all his fucked up actions when it came to my mom, and also the way he treated me didnt help for my feelings towards him.
So as the judgement day coming closer - my mom was beginning me to go to the court date and tell the judge that I forgive him, my aunts from overseas begged me, my brother and sister, every one, but mainly my mom was the person who I cared about the most - no one else, and even though I really hated him - I forced my self to go to the court even though I didnt have to, I showed up in the morning, saw him{Step dad} with his defense lawyer, his lawyer spoke in his defense as well as him and only thing they said were that the client{step dad} had a high blood pressure that day, it was a hot day, and he takes full responsibility and accepts what he did and asked for forgivness from the judge. The judge then turned to me and asked me if I have anything to say/add - and for the sake of my mom - I told the judge that I accept his apology.
The judge then noted that doesnt matter even if I accept his apology, this is a serious crime trying to threat some one with a knife, especially when it comes from a one family member to another{I considered him a real father not just step dad - I used to buy him cigars because I knew thats what he liked}, and this shouldnt be taken lightly - but at the end he just gave him 12 months of probation and 6 months of anger management.
After all of this said and done - I thought he really did realize that he mad a mistake - but nothing changed after that day at the court, he still was acting the same way towards me, hating me and always mentioning my name in vein to my that "your son called the police on me", and since then he has been hating me - even though I bailed him and saved him from losing his governmental job.
This is the main story about my step dad and my self, but now here is the story about the Will.
One day last year - he had a bad car accident. He was hospitalized for 6 months{I visited him more than a dozen of times while in hospital, my mom was there every day}, he got out of the hospital and was placed in rehab for another 3-4 months, I was visiting him there as well bringing him food, changing turns with my mom watching him. About 4 months after, just 3 months ago he was diagnosed with cancer. The doctors said he got anywhere between 1-3 months to live. This was a surprise to me and my mom because we both knew how hard of a person he is - always had energy to fight/argue and raise his voice like a captain - literally.
Here is the thing about the Will. My mom asked me to print up the 4 pages of the Will that the lawyer sent through email just 3 days ago, I printed the pages, I saw him put the name of my mother as his Attorney-In-Fact and Agent in his name and his benefit for:
1 - General Grant of Power
A - Power of Collection and Payments
B - Power to Acquire and sell
C - Management Powers
D - Banking Power
E - Power to Borrow and Give Security
F - Motor Vehicles
G - Business Interest
H - Legal Actions
I - Tax Powers
J - Safe Deposit Boxes
K - Other Specified Powers
And the list goes on.. However, I saw something very dis-pleasant, I saw him put the name of my cousin{2 years younger than me which he knows that me and him dont talk or communicate due to personal jealousy reasons that he had with me}, and I know that the reason he wrote his name because he{step dad} wanted revenge on me and him getting back with me because of the whole police situation with the knife years ago, I know his reasoning to do so and I know he did this because he wants me to feel pain or feel upset or angry why I wasnt included in the Will.
The thing that bothers is me not why I am not included in the will - but the fact that I am not so sure about the future of his assents which he passed to my mom because this cousin has his own mom, which his mom never got a long with my mom, my older sister and brother{jealousy reasons}, always had fights with every one in my family, she took a lot of money from my mom in an un-moral/ unfair way, and now with this whole thing with the Will - I dont know what to think of my mom's future's safety of her assets.
This is what him{step dad} wrote on the bottom of the first page of the Will:
"If my wife ________, ceases to act as my agent due to any reasons be - I appoint my wife's nephew________, as a successor agent"
On the 2nd page of the Will - he then mentioned once again the following:
A - "I appoint my wife________, as an executor of this my last Will and Testament. If for any reason my wife_________ shall cease to serve as an executor, then I appoint my wife's daughter______, to serve as an executor in her place and stead", keep reading - this gets better - "If for any reason my wife's daughter_____ ceases to act as an executor - I appoint my wife's nephew_________ to serve as executor in her place and stead".
Not done yet, he adds:
B - " I appoint my wife and her daughter as trustees of any trust created herunder, if for any reason both my wife and my wife's daughter cease to serve as trustee, then I appoint my wife's nephew to serve as a trustee in their place.
C - " I direct that no bond or other security shall be required of my executor, trustee or guardian or any successors thereto, in any jurisdiction in which they may qualify to act"
And take notice please that the nephew{my cousin} that he is talking about never even came to visit him in the hospital, or the rehab for all those months/close to year when he has been laying in the hospital or the rehab center, Im not sure if even a phone call was made. Only reason as I mentioned that he put my cousin's name in there is because he wants me to feel angry or pissed of, which Im not - only reason Im sharing this with you guys here because I consider cag' as my family, and to be honest I was thinking about talking about this with the lawyer who made this will for my step dad - but I dont feel 100% full trusted towards that lawyer.
Basically - after talking about this with with close friend - he advised me to read the whole will{4 pages long} and try to understand the whole thing, which I didnt do because its way to damn long, but the most important points were mentioned in here by me which is when it comes to the names.
I would just like to know one thing - since my mom is the main successor of her husband - will she be able to make new will for her own self when time comes and have all properties{2 houses} and all the funds that her husband left for her be given to any person of her choice?
I really dont care about myself honestly when it comes to this whole issue, I'm sure my mom cares about me and she will leave me something but honestly not about that, this is about my mom's future as far as her husband's assets. I myself am a hard working person, a Im a cag'er just like you guys, I survive by my self, provide food for myself, provide for my gaming needs myself, I dont ask any one for anything when it comes to money, Im just trying to ensure my own family's{Mother, blood brother and blood sister} future safety and well being just like any normal caring family member would do.
I apologize for the long message, but I had to share this with you guys because just seeing the name of my cousin, and know him and his mother - Im not so sure what to think of this.
Maybe I'm over-reacting or not really understanding what I read on the Will especially since I am a lawyer myself - but just seeing my cousin's name in there gives me an orange/red flag.
I would really appreciate it if any one who has some experience in legal matters such as this wouldnt mind shedding some light/info on this situation.
Edited by Video-Gamer, 06 October 2012 - 09:12 AM.


text:
For much of the year, they were bitter rivals on the campaign trail, each vying for the same job.
But Thursday, President Obama and Mitt Romney are putting the election aside and sitting down for lunch together.
As the location--the White House Private Dining Room--indicates, the lunch will be a private affair between the two men. No press will be allowed.
A White House spokesman says there is no specific agenda for the meeting, but that the president would like to talk about Romney's ideas for making government more efficient.
Obama expressed a desire to meet with his former opponent in his acceptance speech Nov. 7 and again in his first post-election press conference, but many in the political world were uncertain if such a meeting would ever come to fruition.
KKTV firmly believes in freedom of speech for all and we are happy to provide this forum for the community to share opinions and facts. We ask that commenters keep it clean, keep it truthful, stay on topic and be responsible. Comments left here do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of KKTV 11 News.
If you believe that any of the comments on our site are inappropriate or offensive, please tell us by clicking "Report Abuse" and answering the questions that follow. We will review any reported comments promptly.powered by Disqus
Click Here to access the online Public Inspection File
Viewers with disabilities can get assistance accessing this station's FCC Public Inspection File by contacting the station with the information listed below. Questions or concerns relating to the accessibility of the FCC's online public file system should be directed to the FCC at 888-225-5322, 888-835-5322 (TTY), or firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
With wit and wisdom, Clark explores the delicate writing dance in five parts.
Published: July 29, 2014
Digital Editions / Renewals / Gifts
With wit and wisdom, Clark explores the delicate writing dance in five parts.
Since this is September, the official back-to-school month, we've had classrooms on our minds here at The Writer.
Libraries increase e-book holdings and IT bandwidth.
For $9.99 per month, read as many books as you want.
A new publishing company offers a curated collection of ebooks for women.
Five under-the-radar residencies at writers' homes.
Tap your well of creativity.
"If I just show up, and I work and work, there is a moment, a magical moment, at some point, when it gives."
How do you want to approach the comedy in your fiction?
We asked three Southern writers how they capture the region in their novels.


text:
Transworld Business Advisors,LLC is a worldwide leader in business brokerage, franchise consulting and franchise development. We have many offices throughout the USA helping entrepreneurs realize the American Dream though business brokerage, franchising and franchising development.Transworld is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, franchises and commercial real estate.
Business listed by:
Unknown Broker
Unknown Broker Company
Get free alerts via email when new businesses are listed matching your Mitchell County Amusement & Recreation search criteria.


text:
Swiss rider Thomas Frischknecht began the world-championship-era of mountain biking with an unfortunate streak: He finished second in the first three worlds. From 1990 to 1992, he narrowly lost to Ned Overend, John Tomac and Henrik Djernis, respectively.
At the 1996 World Championships in Cairns, Australia, it looked like history would be repeated. Frischi again finished second, this time to French rider Jerome Chiotti. Four years, later, however, Chiotti admitted to doping and his '96 medal was awarded to the rightful winner, Thomas Frischknecht.
Recalls Martin Whitely: "Finally, the legend that is Thomas Frischknecht got the gold medal and rainbow stripes he richly deserved. It was a victory against drugs, and a belated acknowledgment of Frischi's talent and role in the sport in the '90s."


text:
You already know this, but the Tea Party nuts et al, and I include Ron Paul as chief among them though he's not a tea partier per se, have no fucking clue what they're talking about. The raise the mighty specter of the Founders for damn near everything. Or the Constitution, which, as far as they're concerned, is a closed and static document. Not surprising since they consider the bible in the same light. The King James version, of course, from the 17th century, as if the damn thing sprung forth whole and in English at that time.
Ron Paul, for example, opined about Wednesday's recommendation from the National Transportation Safety Board to ban non-emergency phone calls and texting. Sayeth Dr. Paul,
I was thinking about that because it was in the news today. So I went to the Constitution and I looked at Article 1, Section 8. There is nothing in there about telephones. "Then I thought, 'Well there is nothing in there about what you can do and can't do when you are driving in a horse and buggy either.'
But did that second thought bring some sense into Paul's head? Oh, no. He just used it for his contention that the federal government shouldn't be regulating anything at all, that it should just be a free-for-all here on planet earth.
We know how well that's worked out so far.
As for the Founders, well, just take a look at the bozos in colonial get-ups pretending they're the direct descendants of the Boston Tea Party, which, in fact, was a protest against corporation getting special treatment by the English government. Got that one backwards, morons.
And they're all up in arms to make the military bigger, to strengthen "national security," even if it means taking liberties with our liberties, which will be just fine as long as it's Occupiers and the like having their liberties infringed upon and not them. And that, it seems to me, goes directly against the Constitution.
The Founders themselves got that idea. Here's Ben Franklin:
They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.
Hey, I'm down with that. But even George Washington, who was, you know, like the first president and the general who earned us our independence from England, wasn't keen on all that military and national security crap either. Says he,
Overgrown military establishments are under any form of government inauspicious to liberty.
I know, that one probably uses too many big words for some of the more unenlightened among us to understand. But back then, even the idiots had a better vocabulary, and they weren't happy with Washington's positions on liberty either. They accused him of bribery and treason. Sayeth George,
I am accused of being the enemy of America and subject to the influence of a foreign country.
Further, Washington said, he was under near constant attack by the idiocracy. His enemies, he said, portrayed him in "indecent terms" that could barely compare "to a common pickpocket."
Sound familiar? Now, "common pickpocket" isn't such a broad smear these days since bankers have been getting away with it for decades with the blessings of the Republican party and some Democrats. But back in the day, when the general attitude was more civilized and less honest, that was a very bad thing indeed.
Now, it's true that Thomas Jefferson wrote that "the tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants," but he had in mind actual tyrants and actual patriots, not the play variety with false accusations.
Jefferson also had a few other things to say about liberty. Like
Rightful liberty is unobstructed action according to our will within limits drawn around us by the equal rights of others. I do not add 'within the limits of the law' because law is often but the tyrant's will, and always so when it violates the rights of the individual.
It behooves every man who values liberty of conscience for himself, to resist invasions of it in the case of others: or their case may, by change of circumstances, become his own.
and of course
I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than those attending too small a degree of it.
I don't know about you, but that seems awfully clear to me. Looking a few more of the Founders positions sort of makes the cafeteria-style picking and choosing that conservatives employ look a little, well, cherry-picked.
The man who wrote the book on liberty, Thomas Paine, was pretty adamant too.
He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself.
Take that, Gitmo.
And just for fun, here's a little note from James Monroe:
To impose taxes when the public exigencies require them is an obligation of the most sacred character, especially with a free people.
Used to be that Americans understood their history, or at least the part about how and why we became a country. I can show you things Andy Jackson, that son of a bitch, said about liberty and equal rights and such, but the bastard only applied those to white people and certainly not those the Europeans stole the place from. And of course the Founders themselves saw fit to make slaves 3/5th of a person. And women? Not mentioned in the Constitution either, I'm afraid.
The point is that the Founders weren't perfect, and neither was the Constitution. But the Founders were smart enough to realize that and set it all up so laws could be written, regulations could be established and even the Constitution itself could be changed, although that's a tad hard to do until enough Americans evolve into sanity on whatever the issue is. Barack Obama:
I know my country has not perfected itself. At times, we've struggled to keep the promise of liberty and equality for all of our people. We've made our share of mistakes, and there are times when our actions around the world have not lived up to our best intentions.
Ah, politics. Such a load of crap, dontcha think? There's the news this week that Obama has decided he will, in fact, sign the defense authorization act, which supposedly includes passages that would make indefinite detentions of American citizens a reality. At least that's what all my lefty Twitterers are saying. Me, I haven't read the bill, and I doubt they have either. I'm not saying it isn't true, mind you. I am saying we don't know until we read the damn thing. Rep. Adam Smith has read it. In fact, he worked on it. Read what he has to say about indefinite detentions of Americans here.
Whatever the truth of the text, Obama withdrew his veto threat because they came up with some "softer" language on detentions and a couple of other things. But I'm seeing all these lefties swear they'll never vote for Obama now.
Is that wise? Isn't that how we got eight years of George W. Bush? Do we really want to elect Newt Gingrich? Or some other nutcase who has yet to appear on the horizon? I don't think Sick Rantorum has had his time in the front-runner's position yet. OK, so maybe Republicans could come to their senses and nominate Huntsman or Johnson or somebody else who hasn't succumbed to brain rot. But don't hold your breath.
And don't give me any bullshit about how we need a viable third party. This isn't the 19th century when that worked. Or actually didn't, when you look at the history. I'm afraid I'm with the general on this one. George Washington opposed parties, period.
There is an opinion, that parties in free countries are useful checks upon the administration of the Government, and serve to keep alive the spirit of Liberty. This within certain limits is probably true; and in Governments of a Monarchical cast, Patriotism may look with indulgence, if not with favor, upon the spirit of party. But in those of the popular character, in Governments purely elective, it is a spirit not to be encouraged. From their natural tendency, it is certain there will always be enough of that spirit for every salutary purpose. And, there being constant danger of excess, the effort ought to be, by force of public opinion, to mitigate and assuage it. A fire not to be quenched, it demands a uniform vigilance to prevent its bursting into a flame, lest, instead of warming, it should consume.
Again, probably too many big words. But here's the gist: Parties are a bad thing because they tend to create a slavish loyalty not to the country or the people but to the party. That shouldn't be allowed to happen, but since we already have parties, we're gonna have to really be on guard to keep the parties' natural tendencies from engulfing us.
Oops, too late. We failed on the "uniform vigilance" thing.
The Founders, they may have done and said some stupid things, but they were sure right about what it would take to maintain the liberty they fought for. And we have let them down.