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Lykke Li, Peter Bjorn And John And Miike Snow Start A Label
Good news for the fans of Swedish pop. Some of the best talents in the Scandinavian country ( Lykke Li, Miike Snow and Peter Bjorn And John, among other) have joined forces in a new collective and record label called Ingrid. In order to inform us some more on the what and why of the project, they put out the following announcement:
"Ingrid was created over numerous cups of pitch black coffee at Mellqvist's in Stockholm: a place where tall men, homecoming stars, sailor boys, toddlers, seekers, and women so beautiful it hurts, come together to discuss the indifferences of who you are and what you ought to be...
Beyond complaints of harsh winters and lack of a real good Mexican joint, other topics started to swirl around the tables. Isn't there more to life than world tours, indie cred and empty pockets? Couldn't we be creating straight from the heart right to the people without any middle hands? Is it not 2012?
In a heartbeat, Ingrid was created. Consisting of members such as: Miike Snow, Lykke Li, Peter Bjorn and John, Coco Morier, Jocke Åhlund, Johanna Beckman, Jonas Torvestig, and Tomas Nordmark, Ingrid plans to offer a home for the new guard of musicians and artists. The opportunity for creation, collaboration, and compilation sonically and visually, Ingrid will provide in an unadulterated space ."
Although all the artists will continue with the obligations deriving from their respective record contracts, they'll be part of the Ingrid community whenever they can. If you want to know more, check out the two videos below.
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Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister – in the House of Commons at 2:07 pm on 7th March 2012.
On behalf of the Scottish National party and Plaid Cymru, I add our congratulations to the Queen and wish her well on the tremendous occasion of her 60th jubilee.
This is my second speech on an Humble Address; the other was six years ago on the occasion of the Queen's 80th birthday. Of the six Members who contributed that day, only two have done so again today: the Prime Minister did so from a different position, but I speak from the same place and am happy to provide continuity for the Humble Address.
Her Majesty has had a long and impressive reign. I noted from a recent TV documentary that 60 years ago she pledged to serve the "imperial family". Time has moved on, and so has the Queen, although not her inner gracious qualities and decorum. The imperial family has changed into a Commonwealth, as the Prime Minister noted earlier, and Her Majesty is now Queen of 16 independent states, a number that may be added to in coming years—a veritable growing family.
In the year of Her Majesty's 80th birthday, six years ago, she cruised around the Hebrides—my constituency, Na h-Eileanan an Iar—perhaps her favourite destination in all her realms. Before she becomes our longest reigning monarch—God willing—on
In my childhood it was always a high point when Her Majesty visited the islands south of Barra, and travelled there in peace, and the three masts of the royal yacht Britannia were visible behind the hills when it was anchored in Vatersay bay.
Finally, I say in Gaelic—the old but also the modern language of Scotland—"Meallaibh ar naidheachd a Bhanrighinn Elasdaid is tha mi an dochas gum bi ioma Bliadhna sona roimhibh."

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Former LRPD Officer Dies Following Alleged Vandalism
{}Police say, Ean Bordeaux who owns a hot dog cart, called 911 about 4 a.m. on Friday after hearing noises outside his home.{}"He then went outside, noticed that the hot dog cart was on fire. He extinguished the fire and went back into his residence," said Lt. Sidney Allen of the Little Rock Police Department.However, it wasn't long before Bordeaux was back outside again, this time confronting the suspect who allegedly had returned to the scene of the crime."He chased the suspect, caught him within a short distance and tackled him to the ground. While he was engaged with the suspect, the suspect received an injury that he later died from," said Allen.That suspect turned out to be a 20 year veteran of the LRPD. Todd Payne served from 1990 until 2010, when he was dismissed."Apparently there were some policy violations that he was disciplined for and ultimately terminated," said Allen.Police say the two men knew each other. They worked in the same area in the River Market and had several previous disagreements before the fight that ultimately led to Payne's death."Right now, he (Bordeaux) was released without charges and the file is being reviewed by the prosecuting attorney's office and based on what they find then they will determine if there is anything worthy of charging Mr. Bordeaux for," said Allen.


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Carlton: Trying to shake 'soft' reputation, Baylor clamps down in crucial win over OK State
WACO — Baylor wants to change both perceptions and scouting reports before the basketball season ends.
A defense that fueled a 64-54 home win over Oklahoma State in front of a "Big Monday" TV audience may be another step toward the goal.
"A lot of people tend to say we're soft and we can't play defense," senior guard Pierre Jackson said. "We're not going to let that get to us."
Inside players Isaiah Austin and Cory Jefferson combined for 11 blocked shots, a total that equaled Baylor's record against a Big 12 opponent.
Oklahoma State shot 34.9 percent and made two of 16 3-point attempts.
"At no point did we get on a roll offensively to give us momentum, to give us that kick," Oklahoma State coach Travis Ford said.
Baylor (13-5, 4-1 Big 12) needed its defense.
The three-guard combo of Jackson, A.J. Walton and Brady Heslip shot just 4-of-13 in the first half. A closing 11-2 run by Oklahoma State had given the Cowboys a 28-27 halftime lead.
Baylor was emotionally vulnerable, as well. A week previously, the Bears left Allen Fieldhouse bewildered and embarrassed after a blowout loss to Kansas.
Jefferson, a 6-9 junior, had especially struggled, finishing scoreless on 0-of-6 shooting.
"We just wanted to be aggressive. We wanted to control the paint, and that's what we did," said Jefferson, who finished with 11 points, 11 rebounds and six blocks.
"Defensively we wanted to stand our ground. With Isaiah, we have one of the best shot-blockers in the Big 12."
Austin, a 7-1 freshman from Arlington Grace Prep, was one of the marquee attractions that lured 34 NBA scouts and team executives to Waco. He nearly had a double-double by halftime en route to 10 points, 14 rebounds and five blocks.
Against Oklahoma State (12-5, 2-3), Jefferson and Austin made sure the Bears had defense as a fallback.
"It's a chance to show everybody what your team is capable of," Jackson said. "Last week we didn't do a good job of that."
Baylor hadn't been a great defensive team in the nonconference part of its schedule. Coach Scott Drew was hesitant about proclaiming that a corner had been turned.
Still, numbers say Baylor has become much better defensively in Big 12 play. Entering Monday's game, the Bears ranked first in scoring defense (57.0 points per game) in conference games and third in field goal percentage defense (.372), behind national leaders Kansas and Texas.
"We know if you don't play defense, you don't give yourself a chance to win on nights you don't shoot well," Drew said.
Baylor finally found the range to begin the second half, hitting five 3-pointers in the first 5:08. Jackson, the Big 12's scoring leader, sank 3-pointers just 46 seconds apart. He added a driving layup as part of a personal 8-2 mini-run that gave Baylor a 10-point lead.
Oklahoma State was never closer than six the rest of the game.
Former Lincoln standout Le'Bryan Nash led Oklahoma State with a season-high 24 points while aggressively looking for his shot. Oklahoma State freshman Marcus Smart, another draw for the pro scouts, added 12 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists.
"We talked all week about not letting them be comfortable," Smart said. "They just got comfortable. They hit some shots in the big, key moments of the game."
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The story was about a newbie vet, Tesshou. He was dumb, lacked in common sense, and doesn't have enough knowledge about animal or veterinary world. But he could make it up with his absolute pitch, his luck, and his guts. He got a huge help from a nurse whom he worked with.
There were many medical terms in this manga, but it was described in a way that the readers will understand easily. Sometimes you can even pick up some knowledge about animals.
The storyline was created beautifully and the flow was good.
The art was also good. There were many drawings of animals. Whether it was domestic or wild. Sometimes it would be drawn realistically but sometimes it would be drawn "manga way" to match the other characters and to show the cute side of the animals.
So, for everyone who likes animals, this manga is a must read.
Even if you don't really like animals or don't have any particular wish to read animal based manga, this manga can still be your choice for reading. Contradictory to the theme veterinary world that sounds serious, this manga is actually hilarious. You won't have difficulties to continue reading it after you read the first four or five chapters. read more


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Activating Impact finalists shortlisted
The finalists of BBSRC's Activating Impact competition have been selected, ahead of the competition final in March 2014.
In total 18 Knowledge Exchange and Commercialisation (KEC) teams from universities and research institutions across the UK entered the competition. Five shortlisted finalists will compete for a £100,000 award to contribute to delivery of innovative KEC practices taking BBSRC-funded research and capabilities toward impact. Two runners up will receive awards of £50,000.
Activating Impact was developed to acknowledge, raise awareness of, and celebrate successful KEC teams or individuals that make an essential contribution to delivering impact from excellent bioscience research and capabilities supported by BBSRC.
Through taking part the teams reflected on best practice and innovative approaches to KEC in the biosciences. The final will take place in London alongside the BBSRC Innovator of the Year Final on 20 March 2014.
Dr Celia Caulcott, BBSRC Executive Director, Innovation and Skills, said: "BBSRC funds exciting world class bioscience research with the potential for economic and social benefit to people in the UK and across the world. However simply conducting the research is often not enough, which is why successful KEC teams can be vital to translating scientific discoveries into real-world impacts.
"Activating Impact is BBSRC's way of giving such teams the recognition they deserve for their excellent work."
For more information about Activating Impact visit: www.bbsrc.ac.uk/activatingimpact
The Finalists
- King's College London
- Newcastle University
- Queen Mary University of London
- University College London
- University of Aberdeen
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Pulaski Lodge #1067 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks joined forces with American Cancer Society Relay for Life "Team Captain" Judy Odell in both finance and participation on Saturday, June 21.
"The Elks support of the Relay for Life is very meaningful to our Lodge and our members," said Jim Chitwood, lodge exalted ruler. "We have lost several of our dear friends and family to this disease. We have members who are counted as survivors and or responding to treatments."
"Our Lodge has a passion to the effort and are happy to add our financial support to cancer being whipped," he added.
On behalf of the Pulaski Elks, Chitwood presented a check for $500 to the Family Worship Center Team "Warriors for a Cure in honor of the Lodge members who are survivors and in memory of our absent members.
According to Odell, the Warriors Team had added $4,642 to the Relay for Life Pulaski Campaign by the time the last walker had taken off their track shoes.
The Elks support many national and local events as well as youth activities and educational opportunities. For more information on Elks support and programs please go on line to elks.org. While there, please see how your enthusiasm for your community will make you a great member of the BPOE.
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Andhra Pradesh News on June 9, 2014
June 9, 2014 - Hyderabad
- TDP MLA Kagita Venkata Rao admitted at a hospital following heart attack
TDP MLA Kagita Venkata Rao was admitted at a hospital in Masulipatnam following cardiac stroke and the relatives have been advised to shift him to Vijayawada. Venkata Rao was admitted at a private hospital in Vijayawada and his condition is stated to be serious. It is said that he was deeply upset in not getting a ministerial berth.
- Errabelli Dayakara Rao appointed as Leader of Opposition
HYDERABAD: TDP senior leader Errabelli Dayakara Rao has been appointed as the leader of Opposition for TDP party in Telangana Assembly. Revanth Reddy and Sandra Veera Veeraiah have been appointed as Deputy Floor leaders while T Prakash Goud is the Whip. Sainna, M Kishan Reddy and Teegela Krishna Reddy are the secretaries while Maganti Gopinath is the treasurer.
- Jagadeeshwar Reddy releases EAMCET ranks
HYDERABAD: Minister Jagadeeshwar Reddy on Monday released the EAMCET-2014 ranks.
- Bandaru Satyanarayana resigns for State vice-president post
VISAKHAPATNAM: Visakhapatnam TDP MLA Bandaru Satyanarayana while expressing his dissatisfaction over his non selection in the ministry resigned for the TDP State vice-president post. He said though he was not given the minister portfolio, he will continue in the party.
- Court serves notices to Telangana Chief Minister
MACHILIPATNAM: Second additional magistrate Court here on Monday issued notices to K Chandrasekhara Rao, Chief Minister for Telangana State to appear before him on July 21. The summons was issued while dealing with a petition defaming Brahmin community by disputable comments.
- ICET results announced
The ICET 2014 examinations that were conducted on May 23, 2014 for admission into MCA and MBA programmes were announced on Monday. The Kakaitya University has conducted the examination on behalf of AP State Council for Higher Education. The in-charge Vice Chancellor of Kakaitya University released the results. 1,42,462 candidates have registered for the examination while was attended by 1,29,529. As many as 1,19,756 have gone through successfully.
- Protem speaker administers oath to MLAs
HYDERABAD: The Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhara Rao on Monday took oath as MLA. All his cabinet ministers and MLAs took oath of office. The protem Speaker K Jana Reddy administered the oath of office of secrecy.
- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister enquires with the students
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister met the students from Andhra Pradesh and enquired about the incident. They were kept at a hotel in Mandi and may be recalled that out of 48 students, 24 students were washed away.
- Union Minister Smriti Irani enquires:
Union Minister Smriti Irani telephoned the principal of the Vignan Jyothi College principal and students and assured all help. She said that directions have been given to the machinery in this direction. They are getting a report from the State on the incident and added arrangements are on the way to send back the students to Hyderabad.
- Padma Rao took over as Excise Minister
HYDERABAD: T Padma Rao took over as Excise Minister on Monday and assured that corruption will not find a place in the excise department. The family member and well-wishers attended the function at the Secretariat.
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The Obama Administration today announced that it will overhaul the program that governs U.S. research involving dangerous pathogens and toxins such as anthrax, which are collectively known as select agents. An executive order issued by the White House this afternoon says the government will put the most dangerous of the 82 items currently on the select agent list into a high-risk category and require tougher security measures such as greater physical security and more rigorous screening for researchers working with those agents.
The stratification into higher and lower risk categories could increase headaches for some biomedical researchers and university administrators. But it may reduce the regulatory burden for those who work with relatively less hazardous agents, while making the rules clearer for all.
The departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture—the two agencies responsible for oversight of the select agent program—will put together this list of high-risk (called Tier 1) agents over the next 18 months by identifying those pathogens and toxins that present "the greatest risk of deliberate misuse with most significant potential for mass casualties or devastating effects to the economy, critical infrastructure, or public confidence." In addition, the two agencies will "consider reducing the overall number of agents and toxins on the Select Agent List." The order also mandates creation of a panel of federal security and scientific experts who will advise the select agent program.
The idea of separating select agents by risk is part of a biosecurity bill (H.R. 5498) pending in the House of Representatives. The executive order appears to guarantee that tiering will happen if that legislative effort stalls. It's as yet unclear whether the government plans to relax rules for agents outside of the Tier 1 subset.
This is the biggest proposed change to the select agent program since it assumed its current form 7 years ago.


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A sweet start to the holiday shopping season has Westfield Great Northern business officials looking to continue the better times.
After having the mall's firstever midnight start to Black Friday, the traditional kickoff to the Christmas shopping season, both mall and store officials were pleased.
"I'm excited about it, I think the promotion went very well," mall General Manager Kurt Reddick said. "People really seemed to enjoy being out there and doing some shopping."
A dozen businesses opened their doors at midnight, with most of the rest of the stores having staggered opening times between 3 and 5 a.m. Reddick said he couldn't speak to specific sales figures for different stores, but said he's hearing good things from the retailers.
"People I've spoken with said it went well and that sales were good," he said.
Mall Marketing Director Annie Dorsey was on hand for the early start to pass out gift cards and award prizes to some early shoppers. She was pleased with the turnout.
"We had a big crowd of people waiting at the front door to come in," she said. "They headed for all the stores, but I know we had a couple of hundred people lined up pretty quickly at the Disney Store for one."
She said Great Northern officials had seen early starts at other Westfield facilities and decided to try it.
"It was something different,but we thought it could work here," she said.
Dorsey said all the stores were busy, but noted one was especially appreciated by customers and retailers alike.
"There were a lot of people at Cinnabon all night and morning," she said. "I'm pretty sure people were downing that coffee and getting cinnamon rolls."
Diana Prieskorn, bakery manager for Cinnabon, said the Black Friday business played a large part in the business hitting a big number.
"We're the number one Cinnabon in the country right now," she said. "We had a great Black Friday here. Our numbers were up 65 percent."
Prieskorn said she and the rest of the staff were busy.
"I worked 18 or 19 hours that day," she said. "We had people coming here the whole time."
She said the way the day started was an advantage.
"It was good having a relatively smaller number of stores open at first to see how it went,' she said. "Everything seemed to go well."
Prieskorn said she would be willing to open early again.
"It was busy and fun," she said. "But, we'd do it again."
Reddick said he and mall officials will work with businesses to try and keep the momentum going throughout the holiday season.
"We'll do what we can," he said. "We're cautiously optimistic, but so far we're doing better."
Reddick said the mall can do an early start again next year on Black Friday.
"If the demand and support is there with the stores, I'd support doing it again," he said.
Early Black Friday start tasted good to mall businesses
A sweet start to the holiday shopping season has Westfield Great Northern business officials looking to continue the better times.


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Thanks to a 1-8 finish, the Tennessee Titans ended their once-promising but ultimately disappointing 2010 campaign with a 6-10 record. As a consolation prize for their inept play during the second half of the season, the Titans are now the rightful owners of a top ten draft selection in the 2011 NFL Draft.
That's right folks, with pick #8, the Titans will have a chance to grab a blue-chipper who can hopefully step right in and become a contributor from day one.
With several months to go and events such as the Senior Bowl, Combine and Pro Days looming on the immediate and not-so-immediate horizon, we'll have plenty of time to discuss what the Titans will do with their high first round selection.
Let's take the first of many looks at what the Titans may have in mind with their shiny, new top-ten draft pick.
With the future of Vince Young in a Titans' uniform up in the air, there's at least a fighter's chance of the team deciding to go with a signal-caller at pick #8.
Unfortunately, Andrew Luck will be long gone by the time the Titans are on the clock, but considering the depth of this year's QB class, the Titans should still have a shot at a potential franchise gunslinger with their first rounder, if they choose to go in that direction.
Ryan Mallett has great size and a strong arm and should be around when the Titans pick. The same can also be said about Missouri's Blaine Gabbert, who just announced that he's entering the draft and according to some, could end up being the #2 QB prospect behind Luck. Other possibilities include Washington's Jake Locker and Auburn's Cam Newton, a guy I mentioned several weeks ago as a potential Titan draftee.
Defensive Tackle
As Andrew's recent article indicates, the Titans could use some girth at the DT position. If Albert Haynesworth isn't reacquired, I agree with Andrew that a big body is certainly needed to help stop the run.
Auburn's Nick Fairley and Alabama's Marcell Dareus are two talented big men who may be available. Both guys are capable of not only stopping the run but also getting after opposing quarterbacks.
Another guy who I'm sure we'll hear more about is Oregon State's Stephen Paea, a 310 pounder with a great motor who's also as strong as an oxe.
Outside linebacker
Considering Gerald McRath's sophomore slump and David Thornton's uncertain future, the Titans may decide to add an explosive talent at OLB with their first selection.
If they decide to embark upon that path, the guy that they could become enamored with is UCLA's Akeem Ayers. He's a playmaking 6'4″ 255 lb. specimen who's strong and versatile and could emerge as an intriguing candidate with selection #8.
Any feedback regarding the players/positions that I mentioned? Other players you'd like to see the Titans pursue with their first-rounder?
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Claiming to have word from a 'particularly well-informed insider', it claims the new machine (T3's interpretation is pictured) is substantially smaller and packs a massive 160BG hard drive – nearly three times the size of the launch 60GB machine and four times the size of the current 40GB console.
A SCEE spokesperson told MCV that the rumour was simply "rumour and speculation".
Admittedly, Sony has always redesigned and slimmed down its machines after a time on the market – with the launch of the PSP Slim & Lite being the most recent.
But is such a move likely this early in the PS3's life-cycle? Time will tell.


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Study Two - Did Jesus Exist?
One of the ideas that persist today is the "Jesus-myth" - the idea that Jesus did not even exist. This idea has been around for some time, and was first significantly publicized in the 1800's by a German scholar named Bruno Bauer. [3]
To think about: What would you currently say in response to the statements that 'Jesus never existed' or that 'Jesus is just a myth'?
Does the "Jesus-myth" have any scholarly support? The answer is a definitive "no". One has to ignore a great deal of evidence, and treat the evidence left over most unfairly, in order to deny that Jesus existed. Support for the "Jesus-myth" does not come from historians, but from writers operating far out of their field. [3] For historians, the historicity of Jesus is as sure as that of Julius Caesar. [5 p. 81]
Before we look at some of the available evidence for the historicity (real historical existence) of Jesus Christ, it is worth noting a primary reason why the "Jesus-myth" is not taken seriously: the fact that we have no evidence that the historicity of Jesus was questioned in the first centuries. Surely, if Jesus did not exist, this would have been the first thing that opponents of Christianity, especially those in the Jewish community, would have highlighted. [4]
Evidence from Christian Sources for the Historicity of Jesus
These sources include the twenty-seven different New Testament Documents and the writings of the early Church Fathers (e.g. Polycarp, Eusebiusm Irenaeus, Ignatius, Justin and Origen). Most historians would agree that these sources are sufficient to testify to the existence of Jesus. After all, what we know about Alexander the Great could fit on only a few sheets of paper; yet, no one doubts that Alexander existed. [3] The issue whether these sources are reliable reports of the details of Jesus' life is another matter, and will be dealt with later.
To think about: What would some objections be to referring to the New Testament and early Church Fathers writings as evidence for the existence of Jesus? What could you say in response to these objections?
Evidence from Secular Sources for the Historicity of Jesus
J.P. Holding [3] concludes that we find three levels of source material:
Cornelius Tacitus
Tacitus was a Roman historian writing early in the second century AD (112 AD). His Annals provide us with a single reference to Jesus of considerable value. The following is a full quote of the relevant cite, from Annals 15.44. Jesus and the Christians are mentioned in an account of how the Emperor Nero went after Christians in order to draw attention away from himself after Rome's fire of 64 AD: [3]
But not all the relief that could come from man, not all the bounties that the prince could bestow, nor all the atonements which could be presented to the gods, availed to relieve Nero from the infamy of being believed to have ordered the conflagration, the fire of Rome. Hence to suppress the rumor, he falsely charged with the guilt, and punished Christians, who were hated for their enormities. Christus, the founder of the name, was put to death by Pontius Pilate, procurator of Judea in the reign of Tiberius: but the pernicious superstition, repressed for a time broke out again, not only through Judea, where the mischief originated, but through the city of Rome also, where all things hideous and shameful from every part of the world find their center and become popular. Accordingly, an arrest was first made of all who pleaded guilty; then, upon their information, an immense multitude was convicted, not so much of the crime of firing the city, as of hatred against mankind. [3]
Is this Tacitus a reliable source? Is there good reason to trust what he says? The answer here is: Absolutely! The Tacitean literature is full of praise for the accuracy, care, critical capability, and trustworthiness of the work of Tacitus. [3]
What does Tacitus tell us about the historical existence
of Jesus?
Flavius Josephus
Josephus (born AD 37) was a Jewish historian. He became a Pharisee at the age 19 and in A.D. 66 he was the commander of Jewish forces in Galilee. After being captured, he was attached to the Roman headquarters. [5 p. 82] In Josephus' antiquities, there are two quotes that mention Jesus. Here is the first and smaller quote:
Antiquities 20.9.1 But the younger Ananus who, as we said, received the high priesthood, was of a bold disposition and exceptionally daring; he followed the party of the Sadducees, who are severe in judgment above all the Jews, as we have already shown. As therefore Ananus was of such a disposition, he thought he had now a good opportunity, as Festus was now dead, and Albinus was still on the road; so he assembled a council of judges, and brought before it the brother of Jesus the so-called Christ, whose name was James, together with some others, and having accused them as law-breakers, he delivered them over to be stoned. [3]
Evidence favors highly the genuineness of this passage.[3]
What evidence presented here by Josephus opposes the Jesus-myth?
Here is the second Josephus reference, the Testimonium Flavianum, as it is popularly called. The authenticity of the passage was first questioned in the 16th century; one of its most significant detractors was the French sceptic Voltaire.[3] The passage reads:
Antiquities 18.3.3 Now there was about this time Jesus, a wise man, if it be lawful to call him a man, for he was a doer of wonderful works, a teacher of such men as receive the truth with pleasure. He drew over to him both many of the Jews, and many of the Gentiles. He was the Christ, and when Pilate, at the suggestion of the principal men among us, had condemned him to the cross, those that loved him at the first did not forsake him; for he appeared to them alive again the third day; as the divine prophets had foretold these and ten thousand other wonderful things concerning him. And the tribe of Christians so named from him are not extinct at this day. [3]
The fact that there are interpolations (additions) here is seldom questioned; very few scholars hold that the entirety of the passage is genuine. It is doubtful, however, that the entire passage was 'made up', but rather that interpolations were added at a later stage. [3]
In summary, the evidence points to the authenticity of the first quote, and accepts the second quote acknowledging interpolations. [3]
Thallus, The Samaritan-Born Historian
He is one of the first Gentile writers who mentions Christ. In 52 A.D. he wrote attempting to give a natural explanation for the darkness which occurred at the crucifixion of Jesus. However, his writings have disappeared and we only know of them from fragments cited by other writers. One such writer is Julius Africanus, a Christian writer about 221 A.D. [5 p. 84] One very interesting passage relates to a comment from Thallus. Julius Africanus writes:
" 'Thallus, in the third book of his histories, explains away this darkness as an eclipse of the sun - unreasonably, as it seems to me' (unreasonably, of course, because a solar eclipse could not take place at the time of the full moon, and it was at the season of the Paschal full moon that Christ died)." [5]
What can we infer about the existence of Jesus from this
reference to Thallus' histories?
From the reference we see that the Gospel account of the darkness (Matthew 27:45) which fell upon the land during Christ's crucifixion was well known and required a naturalistic explanation from those non-believers who witnessed it. [5 p. 84] Note that the word 'Gospel' often refers to one of the four main New Testament books: Matthew, Mark, Luke or John.
Pliny the Younger
Pliny the Younger was Governor of Bithynia. His correspondence in 106 A.D. with the emperor Trajan included a report on proceedings against Christians. In an extended explanation to his supervisor, Pliny explained that he had been killing both men and women, boys and girls. There were so many being put to death that he wondered if he should continue killing anyone who was discovered to be a Christian, or if he should kill only certain ones. He goes on to say that he also forced them to "curse Christ, which a genuine Christian cannot be induced to do." [5 p. 83] He also described their actions and practices as follows:
They affirmed, however, that the whole of their guilt, or their error, was, that they were in the habit of meeting on a certain fixed day before it was light, when they sang in alternate verse a hymn to Christ as to a god, and bound themselves to a solemn oath, not to any wicked deeds, but never to commit any fraud, theft, adultery, never to falsify their word, not to deny a trust when they should be called upon to deliver it up. [5 p. 83]
What does Pliny reveal about the early Christians and the
existence of Jesus?
Is this a genuine reference, or are there doubts about its veracity? Although a few critics in the previous centuries claimed otherwise, there is really no doubt about the genuineness of this reference. That it is some kind of Christian creation is a position that is not taken seriously today. [3]
What is important, is the testimony by Pliny that Christians died for their faith. This was extremely unlikely to have happened if Jesus had not existed. [3]
Lucian of Samosata
From this satirist and playwright of the second century, we have two quotes from a play entitled "The Passing of Peregrinus." The hero of the tale, Peregrinus, was a Cynic philosopher who became a Christian, rose in prominence in the Christian community, then returned to Cynicism. Lucian's attack is not so much on Christianity, but on the person of Peregrinus who took advantage of the Christians' simplicity and gullibility. [3] He alludes to Christ as
"… the man who was crucified in Palestine because he introduced this new cult to the world … Furthermore, their first lawgiver persuaded them that they were all brothers ... after they have transgressed once for all by denying the Greek gods and by worshiping the crucified sophist himself and live under his laws." [5 p. 82] Although, Jesus isn't mentioned by name, there is no doubt that he is referring to Jesus. No one else was ever worshipped by the Christians. [3]
How could this reference be used to support the historical
existence of Jesus?
Suetonius was a court official and annalist under Hadrian, 120 A.D. [5 p. 83] He wrote the following:
"As the Jews were making constant disturbance at the instigation of Chrestus, he expelled them from Rome". [5 p.83]
The main objection to using this passage is that the word "Chrestus" as Suetonius spells it. Because of this, some say that it does not refer to Jesus Christ. [3] Others believe that it is an alternative spelling for Christus - a name used to refer to Jesus Christ. [5 p.83]
Note that Luke possibly references this same expulsion in Acts 18:1-2.
Mara Bar-Serpaion
Mara Bar-Sepaion sent a letter to his son Serapion. His letter contains following:
"What advantage did the Athenians gain from putting Socrates to death? Famine and plague came upon them as a judgment for their crime. What advantage did the men of Samos gain from burning Pythagoras? In a moment their land was covered with sand. What advantage did the Jews gain from executing their wise King? It was just after that their Kingdom was abolished. God justly avenged these three wise men: the Athenians died of hunger; the Samians were overwhelmed by the sea; the Jews, ruined and driven from their land, live in complete dispersion. But Socrates did not die for good; he lived on in the teaching of Plato. Pythagoras did not die for good; he lived on in the statue of Hera. Nor did the wise King die for good; He lived on in the teaching which He had given." [5 p. 84]
This reference to Jesus is not particularly valuable. We have no idea what qualifications the writer of this letter held. We are not even sure when this letter was written, other than that it was after 73 AD. At best, it offers us a special insight into how one particular non-Christian viewed the person of Jesus. [3]
It is, however, clear that the writer regarded Jesus as a "real" person like Socrates and Pythagoras - and not as a myth or an invention of Christianity, as the Christ-mythicists would argue. [3]
The Rabbinic Writings
The Talmud citations (Jewish writings from AD 100-500) are contested and some feel that they hold little value when it comes to the historicity of Christ. However, a worthwhile point that can be derived from the Talmud is that it provides no indication that Jesus was a mythical figure. Although the rabbinic sources may not contain clear references to Jesus - from the fact that the Talmudists concentrated on smearing Jesus' legitimacy rather than focusing on the issue of Jesus' existence, we may deduce that they had no grounds whatever for doubting his historical existence. [3]
The following is an example from one of the writings (note that the Talmud uses the term hanging when referring to Roman crucifixion)
"On the eve of Passover they hanged Yeshu (of Nazareth) … he hath practiced sorcery and beguiled and led astray Israel. Let everyone knowing aught in his defense come and plead for him. But they found naught in his defense and hanged him on the eve of Passover" [5 p.86]
Why is it significant that the Rabbinic writings concentrated
on smearing Jesus' legitimacy instead of dealing with the issue of his existence?
To think about: Which of the historical references to Jesus do you find the most interesting, and why?
There is large documented support, both Christian and secular, for the historical existence of Jesus Christ. The Jesus-myth is a groundless speculation, contrary to all evidence, and totally without basis. There can be no doubt that Jesus Christ is valid historical person.
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Sobr - fighter! You went through all the trials maroon berets even haven't seen in their dreams. Now you are one of Sobr fighters and a real mission is waiting for you. There is a ship in the port full of radioactive waste..
Game features:
- 3-D first person shooter in the style of Wolfenstein
- Many types of weapons
- Various enemies
SWAT sniper Life and Death - in the cruel city there is only one person you can rely on - this is you! Start the fight - aimed shot at head, knife in the chest and any enemy will be defeated.
Game features:
- Tactics shooter
- Big levels with many enemies
- Various arsenal
Monster sky - flying monsters invaded sky and space. Control a monster space ship and destroy everybody who stands on your way. Fight, because there are many of them and you are alone!
- Monsters are always getting closer to you
- Engrossing and simple game process
In Ocean attack your ship is attacked by the pirates and you must reflect the attack. Hold till the end of the level and destroy all the enemies. They float very fast so it won't be easy for you.
Game features:
- Beautiful backgrounds
- 10 levels
- Simple system of controls
In 3D cannon shoot shoot at the targets from the cannon. Adjust your cannon and the strength of the shot in order to hit your aim. You have limited time to hit the aim so you need to shoot fast and accurately.
Game features:
- 9 levels
- Limited time in each level
In Bike shooter you will ride a bike and shoot at all passing by cars. But be attentive as they also can shoot. Avoid their bullets and win this battle.
Game features:
- Records table
- 10 levels
In Ultimate jet battle - press a plane as many times as you see the number next to it in order to destroy it before it destroys your city. Save the citizens from the death.
Game features:
- Sound effects
- Endless levels
Soldier war - is a fascinating shooting arcade. You run towards your enemies and you must kill all of them overcoming different obstacles. Hold as long as you can in this cruel struggle.
Game features:
- Sound effects
- Simple system of controls
Your plane will fly in three different locations: fight in the sky, flying over the ocean and over the Siberian woods. You will have a lot of enemies: artillery, tanks, ships and planes.
To defeat them you can upgrade your main weapons and when the situation gets harder you must use your secret weapon and X-bomb!
World of war - keeps many secrets. The idea of the game is to destroy other tanks. But not all the tasks will be easy to complete. The strongest opponents will fight against you.
Game features:
- Different types of weapons
- Dynamic playing process
- Excellent graphics


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This folder contains correspondence pertaining to publicity and other matters related Edison's European tour, taken with his family during June-October 1911. Among the correspondents are longtime Edison associate Francis Jehl and Etienne de Fodor of the Société Générale d'Électricité in Budapest, who published a biography of Edison in Hungarian. Additional items concern Edison's use of a motor car to travel through France to Switzerland, Austria, and Germany.
All of the documents have been selected. Courtesy of Thomas Edison National Historical Park.


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Community Resources
Good afternoon everyone,
At the last board meeting (notes to be posted soon) we briefly discussed adding a list of resources to the website, like handyman services, business services, etc. Why not support each other?
If anyone runs their own offers services, runs their own business, or has recommendations for contractors or the like, please send us a note through or contact form. We can then put together all of the information and create a new reference page for our neighborhood residents.
Dog needs a home
Hello Neighbors,
Found a sweet, playful, friendly pit last night. I haven't taken her to get scanned for a chip yet but if anyone is interested in adopting her in the mean time, please send a message. She's probably 4 months old and on the small side since she hasn't had much to eat.
Community meeting and picnic
Hello neighbors,
As mentioned before, our next community meeting is scheduled for Saturday, October 26th. (To see a list of meeting dates click here.)
We did not have a summer picnic because of the hot weather, and figured a fall picnic would better suit the community. We would like your feedback on whether we should have the community meeting to discuss concerns, committees, and the Board's plans for the next year followed by community picnic at the park adjacent to the neighborhood.
The other option will be to postpone the picnic until the Spring. Please let us know your thoughts.
Thank you.
Brick work for Cockrell Hill Entrance
Hello neighbors,
As you may have noticed, the entry wall on the Cockrell Hill side has been in need of repair for quite some time. We are planning to get the wall repaired before our next community meeting scheduled for Saturday, October 26th.
We will be searching this week for quotes to get the work done. If you know of anyone who does brick work, please contact us and let us know.
Thank you.


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Unique hearth headquarters, Northern Lights is a traditional New England corner where people find classic wood stoves & gas fireplaces and modern technology of pellet stoves at our cozy showroom.
Located in Western Maine, we've been proudly providing quality product and service since 70′s. Choose from a large selection of home heating products. Our knowledgeable staff are more than happy to help you find the right stoves for your home heating needs.
We also carry an excellent selection of accessories as well. Slate and tile stove pads, fire screens, tool sets are just a few of the items in our store. Stop by to see our complete selection.
The WoodMaster Outdoor Wood Furnace is a new Addition to our collection, The Wood Master furnace is a great cost effective alternative for home heating…


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Does Syria Have the Bomb? UN Experts Begin Investigation
Syria is getting a secret probing from UN experts in search of a hidden nuclear program. After the discreet aerial bombing of an alleged Syrian nuclear site by Israeli jets in 2007, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is sending a four person team to inspect. Although Damascus has repeatedly denied such claims, Israel and the US claim that the installation was a nascent nuclear reactor.
In April, Washington released photographs showing what they believed to be North Korean experts inside a reactor closely resembling one in Yongbyon, North Korea. Syrian officials claim that the site bombed by Israel was an unused military facility but deny it had anything to do with a reactor.
The IAEA has criticized both Israel and the US for delaying sensitive information and engaging in an act of war before inspectors had a chance to inspect any evidence. They have also asked Syria for complete transparency when they make their inspection. The IAEA visit is promoted as a fact-finding mission, though if inspectors uncover evidence of a nascent nuclear program, it could mark the start of a massive investigation similar to the agency's five-year probe into Iran's activities.
Do you think the US and Israel acted appropriately, especially if Israel is involved in secret nuclear programs of its own? Is Syria developing nuclear weapons?


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Pennies for Jenny: 'She experiences pain on a constant basis'
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. -- For one Springfield woman, each day is a victory.
Jenny Lecompte has had a rare disease, trigeminal neuralgia, for over half of her life. The disease causes what some call the worst pain known to man.
Pricilla McNary said that the pain her friend Jenny experiences on a daily basis is excruciating.
That is why friends and family members organized a silent auction, called "Pennies for Jenny"
"She experiences pain on a constant basis, it ebbs and flows," said McNary. "But today was a huge, huge event."
On Sunday, dozens of people came out to the ARC of Lane County in Springfield to show their support by bidding on items donated by community members.
Lecompte said that her third corrective brain surgery left her with even more pain than before.
"Before the surgery she was able to function but now it has completely knocked her down," said McNary.
The disease has left her unable to work, and Jenny does not have health insurance; making her life as a mother challenging.
Katie Dunne, one of the organizers of the event said that some of the bids were reaching as high as $100.
"I just had a woman come up to me and say that her husband who is not an emotional guy read the story in the newspaper and cried and said 'We have to do something'," said Dunne.
For Jenny, part of the event was about educating people about trigeminal neuralgia.
Even though her painful disease only allowed her to attend for a few short moments, Jenny came out and visited with a few of those who came out to show support.
Many people at the auction wore teal, the color representing unity in fighting for a cure.
"She is doing it and making everything work and taking care of her son, Connor," Dunne said. "It is amazing to be a part of it and be friends with her."
Friends said that Jenny has never asked for help with her disease until now, even though she has suffered over 15 years.
Organizers said that every penny raised will help Jenny and her son through this difficult time.
For more information about Jenny's struggle and how to help visit her Facebook page.


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Google's own Amazon Echo-like accessory, dubbed 'Chirp' is landing soon
Code-named 'Chirp', Google's upcoming hardware appliance will integrate the company's search and voice assistant technologies akin to the Amazon Echo, and is landing soon, Re/code reported yesterday.
The rumored device should resemble Google's OnHub wireless router, according to several sources.
If the increasing popularity of Amazon's integrated wireless speaker and voice command device is an indication—it's estimated they sold three million Echo units to date—Google's rumored accessory could prove popular with users, especially given Google's expertise in voice and search.


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Hellena Louise Smith killed in KFC crash
The driver of the BMW who was killed when her car crashed into a KFC restaurant in Landover on Monday night was allegedly caught speeding on the Beltway less than a month ago.
The crash happened at about 6:30 p.m. Monday when the car smashed through the large glass windows of the fast food restaurant at Sheriff Road and Martin Luther King Jr. Highway, Prince George's County Police say.
According to police, the driver, identified as 29-year-old Hellena Louise Smith, lost control while speeding down Martin Luther King Jr. Highway.
"It had to be doing about 100 miles per hour," one witness told ABC7 News.
Her friends say Smith loved her new BMW. She even posed with it for a Facebook photo, which to them makes her death in that car that much harder to take.
"She was a really good person," says her friend who identified herself as Dawn. "Sweet, caring. I just can't believe that this happened.
Smith was ticketed Jan. 22 for allegedly driving 91 mph in a 55 mph zone on the Capital Beltway, and was also driving on a suspended license with expired tags, ABC7 has learned.
Authorities say the BMW plowed into a parked car outside the restaurant.
"Our crime scene is very wide as a result of the flying debris," an officer said.
Tiane Wilson watched the whole thing happen. She said it started when Smith's car clipped a piece of metal protruding from a storm drain. She says that blew a tire in Smith's BMW.
"And when it blew out, the car just went and started flippin' and flippin' knocking over stuff," Wilson says.
Smith was ejected from her car and killed instantly. A male passenger in her car and the driver of an SUV at the KFC suffered non-life threatening injuries.
Witnesses and police say Smith's car was far over the speed limit when it crashed.
Her friends say all they know is she loved life.
"We just seen her you know, she was always smiling," says Dawn. "I can't believe it."


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Serves 12
Sometimes the simplest cakes make the nicest desserts. This nutty confection, scented with cinnamon and cloves, is baked in a large springform pan. Serve it with whipped cream or sliced oranges.
|Butter (for the pan)
|Flour (for the pan)
|cup flour
|teaspoon salt
|teaspoon ground cinnamon
|teaspoon ground cloves
|cups walnuts
|cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
|1 1/3
|cups granulated sugar
1. Set the oven at 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 10-inch springform pan.
2. In a bowl, sift the flour, salt, cinnamon, and cloves.
3. In a food processor, grind the nuts until they are medium fine.
4. In an electric mixer, cream the butter. Add the sugar gradually in three stages, beating after each one. Add the eggs, one by one, beating only until they are incorporated.
5. Remove the bowl from the mixer stand. With a rubber spatula, stir in the nuts, then fold in the flour mixture.
6. Pour the batter into the pan, smooth the top, and bake the cake for 45 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Adapted from Rendezvous restaurant


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The End of Entropy:
A Look at Our Entropic World and the Evidence Supporting How We Could Change This
by Amaterasu Solar
Entropy… That measure of disorder that increases as energy is dissipated into unusable forms effects many aspects of our present human condition. It is easy to grasp the principle as it pertains directly to heat. We see the energy of a fire heat our food, but we also can see a great deal of heat going out unused and unusable. This extra heat can be seen as increasing the disorder, as the molecules affected move more rapidly and more disorderedly. A more difficult aspect to see is the entropy inherent in our social structure.
In Jeremy Rifkin's seminal work Entropy, published in 1980, he does an excellent job of demonstrating that, because energy is at the base of life, itself, entropy can ripple through society, creating disorder even as we try to clamp down and control the order of things. In fact, he paints a very grim picture of what we can expect as we consume more and more energy, explaining that fascist tendencies are most likely to crop up in the efforts to overcome entropy in our society. Today we see more and more signs of encroaching fascism.
The reason why energy and its entropy are tied in to our social structures is made clear by Rifkin in his work (p. 89):
… Every time we add our labor to a product or perform a service we expend energy and increase the overall entropy of the environment. Every time we exchange money for a product or a service, the legal tender we use represents payment for previous energy that we expend. Money, after all, is nothing more than stored energy credits.
If money is merely the accounting of the available energy, it becomes clear that should an energy source come along that has the properties of being effectively infinite, available from anywhere, and negentropic (from "negative entropy"), the need for money dissipates. "Infinite money" has no social application.
In fact, because of our limited available energy and the money system developed to account for it, it is clear why we have a "power" elite, as well as poverty and exploitation. Rifkin explains (p. 57):
Energy is the basis of human culture, just as it is the basis of life. Therefore, power in every society ultimately belongs to whoever controls the exosomatic [external] instruments that are used to transform, exchange, and discard energy. Class divisions, exploitations, privilege, and poverty are all determined by how a society's energy flow line is set up. Those who control the exosomatic instruments control the energy flow line. They determine how the work in society will be divided up and how the economic rewards will be allocated among various groups and constituencies.
Given this, it becomes clear that if such an infinite, available, negentropic source of energy were to be introduced, power over others would give way to individual autonomous power over self but no others. This can be seen as a major shift in Consciousness on this planet.
This all sounds hypothetical, a waste of time to contemplate even, to the average individual who has been told that we are stuck with the many entropic sources of energy we presently use (which also are sources we have to pay for). "Where is this miracle source?" they might ask.
And here is where I bring up the "Dark" Energy that is now heralded all over science shows about physics and cosmology. This energy, which has been called "radiant energy" and "cosmic rays" (Tesla), "orgone" (Wilhelm Reich), "Zero Point Energy," and many others, is pervading space. It is within you and within me, around all of us, and is present anywhere we go. Interestingly, though we are told of this energy (usually as "Dark" Energy), no mainstream media (MSM) outlet has asked the most logical question: Can we extract this energy in usable form?
In fact, back in the 1950's, the science of electrogravitics was being discussed openly in the aerospace literature, an industry that was studying electrogravitics at all the major players: Martin, Convair, Lear, Raytheon, Sperry, and many others. The discussion vanished in the latter part of that decade; it just wasn't discussed anymore, despite the fact that so many companies had been drawn into the electrogravitics arena. Reports were that, "They want it secret for now." Electrogravitics could draw on this energy and create overunity – free energy, in other words. So why was this a threat?
The reasons for these occurrences – that the media never ask if we can draw on the Dark Energy, that electrogravitics became highly classified – become clear when we look at the fact that those presently in power would have to give up their power over others (having already power over themselves). From the perspective of those few, they would "lose."
Such an energy source would represent, at least, a virtually infinite source that is available to all. Any attribution of a negentropic aspect comes from reports from a number of sources suggesting that cold, not heat, is the defining characteristic of drawing on this source. These reports and the surrounding research and data have surely been suppressed – at least to the extent of not reporting on it and never, ever asking whether we can get something usable from "Dark" Energy. It would be a naïve position at best to expect the present power elite to ignore and NOT suppress and disparage any efforts to develop this source in usable form.
And so, it would appear that we have had methods of extracting usable forms of energy from the "Dark" Energy pool, called the plenum (opposite of "vacuum," from a root which means "empty" – "plenum" means "full") for at least 100 years (Tesla seems to have developed such methods). And we might conclude that the power elite wish to remain in their place of power over others, else they would have released the means to extract usable energy to the public. (There is strong evidence of suppression of many "free" energy devices, from hydrogen-from-water devices through magnetic devices, as well as the Plenum Energy methods.)
The question now becomes, what would happen if we had this energy available to all of us? The answer depends on how we, as a planetary society, approach the matter.
Since we're examining society, it helps to understand that it moves and emerges in fractal expressions from a relatively small seed set of parameters. Up until now, the fractal seeds of all societies in history have included scarcity of energy (which is reflected in the scarcity of goods and money), and thus we see emerging greed, conspiracy, poverty, power elite, wage slavery and many other ills. If we look for a seed that gives an overarching structure for a society's development in the advent of having such a source of energy available, and take advantage of what media we can to raise awareness to the tipping point of the goals and precepts we define, the society that fractalizes out of that seed will be strong, healthy, and unrestrictive – provided the seed is geared to that end.
The key things that must be addressed are:
If we seed our society with a code of conduct, calling to the fore the three Laws – which are:
this sets one parameter of the seed to ethics.
If we insist that all farming be organic – in its true sense, and not some trumped up legal definition – our food will grow ever better. If we insist that mining is done with a conscious awareness for retaining beauty and structure, our impact will be small and repairable. If we insist that manufacturing be done such that it is free of pollutants, our planet will remain healthy and abundant. If we are using the Plenum Energy, the energy we use will be clean (and fracture drilling, oil pumping, coal mining, rain forest clearing and other nasty behaviors and consequences associated with petrofuels will be eliminated). If we set this parameter of the seed with the drive to be thoughtful of our planet, our planet will thrive.
If we demand open-source in all technology, we remove fears of machines "taking over." Code can be looked at, published on the web – and better code will be worked out by those whose bliss it is to program things. A distrust of proprietary code (or any other hidden thing) should be promoted. Such a setting in this parameter of the seed will bring forth the best we can create.
By creating robots to do all the necessary work no one (or not enough people) wants to, we release ourselves to do what we enjoy – we are released from slavery, having cast it off onto our machines. This seed parameter is one only now available to humanity. Never before in our history have we had the option to create mechanical slaves for every "dirty job." Therefore, it, along with the addition of a negentropic energy source, will provide a frame for unique emergence, a new societal framework, a new consciousness.
With a central website, in forum style, to address major issues – divided into local sections, regional sections and global sections, with "votes" at a certain level elevating the problems and solutions to the next level to be voted on by a greater number – we can collectively coordinate to solve the issues of this planet. Social responsibility will be seen as spending 15 minutes a day (or more) reviewing the issues on this site. This seed parameter will see an emergence of human unity as a race and as a planet.
Setting a focus of fulfilling one's own bliss, exchanging the "work ethic" for a Betterment Ethic, will see very much happier people, and far better results of efforts made – a job is done far better by someone who loves to do it than by one who feels compelled against their main desire. No job will be required to live well, but any job one wants to do is open to be done. I quote again from Rifkin's Entropy (p. 210) to illustrate the differences between the scarcity paradigm and the new abundance paradigm, as it relates to work:
… [T]he authoritarian structure of the workplace robs the individual worker of a chance to join in a community with his fellows to make decisions and develop his talents. Unable to join with others to explore his potential and creativity, the individual is forced to retreat into a shell in which he has neither meaningful rights nor responsibilities at his work. All he is left with is a job, a place to make money, and a degrading environment to which he must submit, eight hours of every day.
Thus we can see how a seed parameter of encouraging one to follow one's bliss – since in this new paradigm one can – uplifts each one of us and increases the value of consciousness in society.
Having described the seed, how might it be expected to manifest? One of the first products that is likely to be seen are "power boxes," which will be sold, initially. These would be units that had a mechanism to draw on the Plenum Energy and outlets to plug in our air conditioners, stoves, heaters, refrigerators, freezers, and so forth. This would allow us to move anywhere and bring our comfort items with us. We could "go camping" and still have our amenities, and many will. Eventually these items will each have their own units within.
As the cost of energy is removed from the production line at every stage, things will become less and less expensive, and at some point, will be given freely.
Other observables will include:
From this list, it is clear that many issues we now face will be solved. Wealth will be measured in richness of character, rather than in deposits to a bank account. And we will spend our time doing what we like to do, being with the people we like and share interests with. Inventions, rather than being suppressed, will burgeon, and the "Star Trek universe" may be within our grasp, with things like transporters and replicators emerging.
And spiritual growth and communication will be encouraged as we find a greater amount of our time available to pursue the exploration of our inner dimension.
And though this is not a solution to every issue arising from human interaction – we will always have our personal disagreements – the overall health of society will skyrocket. Yes, we may still argue with others over the smaller issues in our lives, and some may choose to behave violently, but the numbers of occurrences will drop to a level we would consider statistically insignificant. Definitely a vast improvement over what we see today.
When you consider what I present here, ask yourself these questions:
Does this threaten a pet vision – passing laws, say, to solve a problem you see, or a view of striking it rich – that you have of your future? Does this scare you? Do you look for reasons that it won't work? (All you envision as barrier issues – are scarcity paradigm views…)
Then ask yourself why working towards what I present here won't solve the issue you want to solve, why you wouldn't be rich in what I show to you, why it wouldn't fulfill your idea of heaven, why you are afraid, and/or why you look for reasons it won't work – rather than apply the proactive will to make this happen.
If we each choose to create this, since we have all it would take, consciously co-creating towards this goal, what I present would happen. It would take enough of us reaching a tipping point before it would all be downhill, and you may choose your future behavior. Speak for abundance, or reduce the chances that this will ever happen by keeping silent.
In closing, I recommend any who work for someone else and also are privy to information (such as methods of extracting usable energy from the plenum) give strong consideration to coming forth with what is known. In the end, you and all of us will be better off – and even today's power elite will retain their life style, if not their power over us.
Further reading:
The Abundance Paradigm, by Amaterasu
Another Letter from the Future, by Amaterasu
Secrets of Antigravity Propulsion, by Dr. Paul A. LaViolette
YouTube Electrogravitics:
And a demonstration of discs encased in resin to eliminate the "ion wind" effect:
To sign a petition for the release of electrogravitics technology:
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Amaterasu Solar is a multidisciplined economist, social engineer, and layman physicist, also studying emergence, fractals, chaos, and other elements of science, who has spent the bulk of Her 50+ years on this planet seeking solutions to the problems that beset Humanity. Her father was deeply involved in the study of electrogravitics, teaching Her, describing His successful experiments in gravity control and overunity ("free energy"), and painting a picture of flying cars, floating cities, and all the energy We can use as the world She would grow up in because of His work. When the technology of electrogravitics became highly classified, Her father never mentioned His work again.
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What is your opinion of Foster Gamble and his Thrive movie?
Nikki... I think He is on the right track... But I also think He is complicating thing. Electrogravitics is a far superior method of energy extraction than any others for these reasons:
1. It is negentropic. Rather than producing heat (entropy), it produces coolness (negative entropy).
2. It allows gravity control.
3. It is simple, overall, to build the apparati to create overunity ("free energy").
But any movement that pushes free energy has to be a good thing. It awakens others to the realization that free energy is possible.
He says many forms of free energy are being suppressed. Have you sent him any info? Apparently, because of who he is (inheritance from Proctor & Gamble), many have confided in him how their inventions/discoveries have been stopped.
In fact, I have. And I am very aware of the suppression of free energy, how it is ignored in the press, how inventors are offered millions to have their patents buried, or threats of life to Them and Their families, and even outright murder.
I am hoping this movement takes off.
http://www.naturalcuresstore.com/category/electromagnetic_chaos_eli... what do you think of this product? There is a lot here i will check it all out .. i believe in free energy helping to free the world
suzie, I cannot give an appraisal of any of those products - not having a clue how they are manufactured, what materials are used, what principles they function under - all the descriptions sounded more like psychobabble than anything else... Like if One purchased them, there would be no way to prove false advertising, should they not live up to One's expectations.
Now, if someone were to send Me one, I could subjectively analyze the results as I perceived them. But beyond that, I would give, at best, 50/50 odds that there is anything to them.
All current patents relative to anti-gravity, zero-point energy, cold fusion, etc. need to be freed up and not re-patentable. The information should be publicly distributed allowing for individuals with capital the ability to develop the processes and sold to the public at a "reasonable" (to be determined) profit for their efforts. We have the technology, I believe, to solve ANY energy crisis, to feed ALL the poor and provide reasonable medical care to everyone. I am a laissez-faire (not fascist, not crony) capitalist and all lobbying should be criminalized...no special favors, licenses, kickbacks, tax loopholes....you develop something ON YOUR OWN with you own capital (and your investors if any) with no government grants, bailouts, subsidies. Solar's vision is not a dream.....it's not a fantasy....it is pure common sense applied to science with economics.
I would like to know if your presented 'code of conduct' is compatible with the Zero Aggression Principle (ZAP), an axiom/philosophy of peaceful co-existence - formerly known as the Non-Aggression Principle (NAP) put forward by small 'l' libertarians, anarcho-capitalists and others.
I should clarify that the ZAP states that ALL individuals possess the unalienable and unconditional right to defend oneself and other individuals and one's property and that of other individuals, once aggressors reveal themselves, by initiation of force.
The degree of force exercised by one against the aggressor, is entirely up to the discretion of the individual.
Gee, DTOM... Sounds like they're identical. Yes, self-defense under the three Laws is acceptable, because, although there is a component of will, the response is reactionary in its prime. Beyond that, if One does not willfully hurt or kill another...One is practicing zero aggression, wouldn't You say?
@ rtaylortitle: Once free energy is flowing, the cost of energy is removed in industry, agriculture, transportation, and home, making robots affordable to do all necessary work no One wants to do, which in turn removes the cost of Human energy (jobs People WANT to do will be done whether paid or not), and what is left, the planet gives freely.
Then there is NO NEED FOR MONEY. Of ANY kind. No need for barter, trade, work exchange, shells, beads, coins, bills, checks, electronic funds... So worry more about getting free energy out and less about patents, profits, capital, investors, grants, bailouts, and subsidies. These will all be moot.
And though solar is nice, I prefer electrogravitics...two words: flying cars.
My concern is that it sounds a bit too 'Star Trek Federationy' - and even in the 23rd & 24th Century a means of exchange was required.
I can't picture a scoiety where some form of local currency will not be required.
'Value placed on human-created art, textiles and products'
So if there is no fiscal policy/method of exchnage/ barter, how do I get one of those neat "insert ethnic artwork/craft of your choice' from that artisan in 'insert far off country of your choice'. How do I compensate them for their time/labor/materials and what about shipping?
(...that said I'm hoping we will all have flying vehicles that will sound EXACTLY like this)
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TO THE REGION'S roster of august centers of learning and knowledge, add another: the Prince George's County government. Guided by the profligate spending habits and unchecked power of County Executive Jack B. Johnson, Prince George's has devoted a few million dollars to commissioning reports on weighty topics such as trends in "regional, national and global economics." Indeed, the county's government might soon rival Washington's great think tanks were it not for a few differences. Namely, that these reports -- slender, overpriced and generally unread -- are a joke, their contents unavailable to county taxpayers, who paid for them. And unlike studies published by the Brookings Institution or the Heritage Foundation, say, many of the Prince George's reports are the work of non-experts whose only pertinent qualification is that they are cronies, campaign contributors or former aides to Mr. Johnson. Call them Friends of Jack's.
In a revealing story Sunday, The Post's Cheryl W. Thompson and Ovetta Wiggins detailed the farcical insider game that passes for contracting in Prince George's. Mr. Johnson, treating the public's money as if it were his own pocket change, lavishes it on no-bid contracts for FOJs. One FOJ, a financial backer named Wilbert R. Wilson, a former sixth-grade teacher, got $200,000 to "evaluate" economic trends, but there is no evidence to date that he submitted a report, as required. Another FOJ, David M. Valderrama, rendered a seven-page treatise on school construction, a subject about which he was wholly uninformed when he was selected to receive two contracts worth $106,000.
The FOJs, Mr. Johnson insists, are smart people. But if they were really smart, they might have the ethical sense to know that they were on the receiving end of what amounts to a slush fund controlled by Mr. Johnson. Instead, the FOJs exhibit a sordid sense of entitlement. "If you were in Jack's shoes, would you award contracts to your enemies?" asked Mr. Valderrama. "Politics is politics."
Mr. Johnson may not be the first Prince George's county executive to engage in this practice, but by expanding it he calls into question his own commitment to the county, for he only enhances the its reputation for wasteful, corrupt government. And the failing here is not Mr. Johnson's alone; what kind of County Council cannot be bothered to oversee contracts, among the most basic functions of government? The council should enact legislation granting itself that oversight authority, ensuring that the county receives good value for its money and providing for some basic measure of accountability -- for starters, by making publicly funded reports publicly available.


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The Big-House "Emergency" Is Not An Emergency
Dear City Council member Conlin,
I have seen your general response to concerns about the "emergency" you think has been created by some big houses being built on some small lots around Seattle. (The ordinance closes a loophole in the City's Land Use Code that allows developers to build large houses on very small lots – in at least one case, a three-story house on a lot of only 1050 square feet.)
It occurred to me, as I was responding to the specifics of your response (see below), how unfair your move is to all of us who have been participating in the public debate about land use in Seattle.
I'd love an emergency declared in around transit areas so that more dense development could happen there. I'm sure Glenn Roberts would have loved an emergency declared when he and some of his neighbors opposed efforts to increase height in Roosevelt. And I know that John Fox thinks there is an emergency facing people who live in affordable housing. But none of those things, apparently, constitutes an emergency to the City Council.
What does? The complaints of some very affluent and sophisticated neighbors who are irked by a few big houses going in next door or down the street. Oh, and they started a web site, too! Never mind that these "big houses" are big only because they seem big to the neighbors. Never mind that those houses are legal, and were permitted. The neighbors just don't like them, and they want it stopped, everywhere else in the city. Emergency!
I took some time to respond to your response and here it is below. Your words are inset below.
Contrary to some of the misinformation that is circulating about this legislation, it does not prevent development on small lots, and will not affect the ability of property owners who have approved buildable lots to proceed with constructing houses. The ordinance will make some changes in development standards, and will close a loophole in the City code to prevent new substandard lots from being created. This is an interim regulation, which will only be in effect for a few months until DPD and the Council have had the time to develop a more comprehensive code change.
Based on what you're saying, your emergency legislation does substantively prevent development on small lots by banning the creation of the smaller lots in the first place. If subdividing existing lots into smaller ones to allow a house to be built on that lot is stopped, then that development on a small lot won't happen. You use the term "substandard," but below what standard? When I asked Department of Planning and Development director Diane Sugimura (thanks for the call Diane!) whether these houses were a health and safety problem, she said they weren't. What exactly makes them substandard if our DPD is granting those permits and occupancy in the first place?
The emergency ordinance is a rarely-used procedure in which the council can act quickly to provide a short-term fix (stopping problem activities) while it considers legislation for a long-term solution.
If I was Dan Duffus, the developer whose houses are causing so much consternation, I'd be talking to a really good land use attorney. What you're saying here is that his projects are a "problem activity," a term usually reserved for criminal activity or things requiring abatement like hoarding. When did economic development, infill housing, and creating more variety in neighborhoods become "problematic?"
On the contrary, it feels like what is supposed to happen in a free market society. I also heard that this these small lot developments weren't intended. So what? Not intended doesn't necessarily mean these projects are a bad thing. Equating legal activity with hoarding and drug dealing is offensive and possibly actionable.
This issue came to our attention earlier this summer, when we learned from community groups that some developers were using an obscure provision of city code that allows lots that are well below minimum lot size requirements to be used for infill development. These substandard lots, often well below 3,000 square feet, were often created before 1957 for tax purposes. In some cases these lots were actually created by mistake when lot descriptions on more than one line were transcribed from hand-written records as two separate lots. Others were supposed to be erased by new plats or subdivisions that established legally developable lots. When the council adopted minimum lot size standards in 1957 and again in 1982, they allowed these lots to be "grandfathered" as legal nonconforming lots while the city developed new regulations; this gave the people that owned these lots time to develop them and recoup their investment within a reasonable time period.
You're essentially responding to the neighborhood's interpretation of what is too big, then proceeding with a qualitative measure (see "problematic" above) to shut down what is legal under current law. Nobody has said these houses are unsafe, dangerous, a threat to public safety, or a violation of existing law. Some neighbors thought they were too big, and you responded by calling for "emergency" legislation. To me that's an abuse of the the council's authority, and it's kind of like the boy who cried wolf.
Why not hold hearings and have a few studies like you do for most everything else? For example, I still have yet to hear how many lots are out there that might fall into this "problematic" category. How many people are lined up around the block at City Hall waiting to file for building permits? We don't know. We should study it for a year!
Unfortunately, there was no expiration date on the grandfathering clause, and recently some developers have rediscovered it and are using it to create infill housing that is not compatible with neighboring single-family houses. They pointed out to us that, despite a small number of these occurring on a yearly basis, there is a software package planned for release in October that will allow these substandard lots to be identified quickly and easily. That means that we could see many more in the near future if we do not take immediate action.
What's wrong with seeing many more in the future? Nobody has defined the problem here other than some neighbors think these houses are too big. You're not acting with due diligence here. The fact that some neighbors think some houses are too big and there might be more doesn't constitute a definable problem, it's simply the opinion of a group of neighbors with enough financial interest in the status quo to start a website. If we start up a website, say zerobasedzoning.com, will you adopt Zero Based Zoning as an emergency measure?
The emergency ordinance does not prevent all further development in these small lots, but sets up new criteria that:
-End the use of historic property tax records as a basis for qualifying for minimum lot area exceptions; and
-Allows development of lots with an area up to 75 percent of the general minimum lot area of the zone (i.e. lots up to 3,750 square feet in an SF 5000 zone), but only up to a limit of 22 feet in height (2 stories), which will significantly reduce the impact.
See above. You are stopping development if you stop the exceptions and you're imposing limits that will hobble the innovative building that is creating housing in unusual spots. You are overregulating in a situation where there is no harm being done, but where, arguably, good is being done. What is the impact that would be reduced? You can't answer that because there is no impact other than a few neighbors opinion on a website. This is a case where size really doesn't matter.
Developers of these structures have argued that they should not be limited because they are building new housing, and that this loophole allows them to make it more affordable because the cost of land is lower for small lots. Actually, small existing houses are affordable – new construction will always be more expensive. One of the projects built on a 2400 square foot lot was listed for $665,000 – a pretty long distance from affordability. Under this legislation, smaller houses could continue to be built, which would be more affordable and appropriate for the size of lots that are being used. Contemporary trends are for people to downsize into smaller housing units, reversing the trend that led to the McMansion developments that are neither affordable nor sustainable.
This is one of the more bizarre arguments you offer. First, it is true that the developers are creating more housing. That's indisputable. Your emergency would put a stop to that. As for the price of the housing, what part of state or local law mandates the Council to set the price on housing? What part of the City Charter or the land use code says that all new housing has to be "affordable?"
And speaking of affordability, it is a relationship to price; all housing is affordable to somebody. Your argument here is either fundamentally flawed, or seeks powers that the Council simply doesn't have by law: setting prices for housing and delegating some neighbors veto powers over their neighbors's legal entitlements to develop their property.
Last year, the Council adopted legislation that limited the amount of development that can occur on lots that are less than 2,500 square feet, including height limits and structure width and depth standards. These interim regulations would modify those regulations to limit all single family zoned lots that are less than 3,750 square feet to a principal structure limited to 22 feet in height.
Under the State code governing emergency legislation, the Council will hold a public hearing on Thursday, September 13, at 9:30 AM in the Planning, Land Use, and Sustainability (PLUS) committee to hear comments on this legislation and on the plans for next steps. The Council legislation also creates a work plan for developing permanent legislation to address this issue. Under the work plan, new legislation will be developed by the end of this year, go through environmental review, and come to the City Council in the spring of 2013.
Let's face it: this isn't an emergency by any definition (although it is somewhat amusing to note that even in an emergency, you're still developing work plans with no promise for any real action until next spring!) All that's happened here is some neighbors with means and access to city council (and a website!) are upset because some big houses got built. What you are doing here is an embarrassment to the city and makes a mockery of the public process which developers and other members of the public usually have to go through to make changes to land use.
Both NIMBYs and pro-growth people like myself have to slog through your process month after month while you play Solomon with heights and other elements of the code, lot by lot all across the city. But this week, some affluent neighbors pull your strings and you declare an emergency. I would encourage you to stop and consider what you're doing. Nothing bad will happen if more of these homes get built. Nobody is being harmed. And perhaps, if you'll let the market and neighborhoods do their thing, we'll learn something and get better at infill.
Hold some hearings. Do some studies. But this is nowhere near being worth the use of the City's emergency powers. So many other things around here are.


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Idina Menzel sings 'Let It Go' on the 'Tonight Show' with Jimmy Fallon and the Roots (VIDEO)
That must have been Adele Dazeem at the Oscars, because THIS is the Idina Menzel we know and love. The Broadway belter did a classroom instruments-rendition of the massive hit Let It Go from Frozen on Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show last night, complete with Roots accompaniment. And it was nothing short of amazing.
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Cat owners living alone are being urged to make people aware they have a pet.
The plea by Haworth Cat Rescue follows an incident in which a cat was left abandoned in a flat for several days after its owner died.
Authorities were unaware of its presence until a neighbour alerted them.
The ten-year-old moggie is now being cared for by Haworth Cat Rescue, which has named him Gerrard.
Sam Davies, the charity's shelter manager, said: "When we put Gerrard into his pen with a nice bowl of food he wolfed it down instantly, eating every last crumb. He was so hungry and desperate for attention having been left alone for so long.
"Most cats are extremely sociable and his owner probably spent many hours with him every day."
Staff at the shelter know little about Gerrard and had to estimate his age from the few teeth he has left.
Sam added: "He is such a lovely character and really deserves a warm, loving home where he can live out his twilight years. Adopting an older cat can be extremely rewarding. They never ask for much, just a bit of love and attention and a nice cosy place to snuggle up."
Gerrard is not the first cat to arrive at the shelter following the death of an owner.
Sara Atkinson, Haworth Cat Rescue founder, said: "Putting a simple note on a fridge door or a noticeboard that says 'I own a cat' can make all the difference if the worst should happen.
"I urge everyone who owns a pet to make arrangements for a friend or family member to look after it should they no longer be able to. Gerrard is now safe with us but his tale could have had a far less happy ending had he been left alone for much longer."


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Top Hollywood star Michelle Pfeiffer (I AM SAM, WHAT LIES BENEATH) is the driving force behind this gripping and uplifting smash hit! Based on an incredible true-life story -- Pfeiffer is former U.S. Marine LouAnne Johnson, a first-time high school teacher assigned to a class of tough but smart inner city students. When conventional methods fail to reach them, the feisty Ms. Johnson tries the unconventional -- defying the rules and creating her own curriculum! In the process, she instills a new self-confidence in her students -- motivating them toward their greatest potential. Critically acclaimed and powered by a riveting star performance, DANGEROUS MINDS is hard-hitting, crowd-pleasing entertainment you won't soon forget!
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This "To Ma'am with Love" is much more an escapist popcorn movie than the inner-city document its marketing suggested. Michelle Pfeiffer plays real-life former Marine Louanne Johnson, a high school English teacher who meets resistance from kids and administration alike at a tough urban school in Northern California. Pfeiffer is good, and her character's overall development even survives various post-production story cuts. (A romance with Andy Garcia's character was completely eliminated before release; Garcia is nowhere in sight.) The actors who play Johnson's students are also fine, and the whole film becomes the latest in a long tradition of sentimental movies about teachers who change the lives of kids. --Tom Keogh
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HUDSON — Deputies are searching for a man who robbed a branch of Bank of America.
The man walked into the bank at 12935 U.S. 19 on Wednesday morning, "displayed a note demanding money and left with an undisclosed amount," the Pasco County Sheriff's Office said.
Deputies described the suspect as a white man between 45 and 50 years old with an unshaven face. He was wearing a Tampa Bay Buccaneers cap, a gray T-shirt and dirty jeans.
The man didn't appear to be armed, but sheriff's spokesman Kevin Doll said, "Anybody who robs a bank should be considered dangerous."
The bank, between an auto repair shop and a crematory on the west side of U.S. 19, was ringed with crime-scene tape late Wednesday morning. Detectives and deputies stood in the parking lot, and police dogs scanned the area.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Sheriff's Office at (727) 844-7711.
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