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I saw the midwife last week and got a quick peek at the Jedi! He/She is growing right on schedule and quite handsome (I'm sure the little tail will go away soon)! The midwife prescribed me a progesterone supplement. My progesterone levels are OK, but a little lower than she'd like for them to be...so abundance of caution, etc etc.
I agreed without question and started taking them Friday night.
And spent the entire weekend in bed convinced I was dying.
The side effects of progesterone, it turns out, are morning sickness ON STEROIDS. I feel like the day after your fever breaks when you have the flu. Mentally clear, physically decimated. I have NO appetite. I don't want to eat. When I look around the kitchen for something to eat, I imagine that particular food as vomit in my toilet...making cupcakes with neon frosting a fantastically Sad Choice now and forevermore. I can't poop. The nausea isn't too bad, but only because the midwife also gave me something for that since, prior to the horrors of the progesterone, the nausea was kicking my butt. I'm pukey. I'm sad. I've been a worthless wife and mom. My house is a shithole. My boobs hurt. I can't even look at dairy products without gagging.
I called this morning and got permission to wean myself off this nasty shit over the next week. And then I ate an entire can of chicken noodle soup.
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A Coast Guard lieutenant commander and graduate of Hastings High School in Houston, took command of Maritime Safety and Security Team Galveston during a ceremony in Galveston Thursday.
Captain Stuart Miller has rejoined Crowley Maritime Corporation's TITAN Salvage operations team as salvage master, bringing with him over 30 years of worldwide,
Compañía Chilena de Navegación Interoceánica S.A. (CCNI) with headquarters in Valparaiso, Chile, and Hamburg Südamerikanische Dampfschifffahrts-Gesellschaft KG (HSDG) with headquarters in Hamburg,
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Marcoux of 94 Lincoln St. was arrested on a robbery charge. Police also took him into custody on an outstanding warrant out of Hillsborough County Superior Court for violating a court order related to a prior robbery charge.
The incident happened about 11:40 p.m. at 455 Pine St. Police said Marcoux was socializing with Kevin Lamie, 31, who lived in the Pine Street building, and several other people.
Marcoux asked Lamie to go buy some beer. Lamie, police said, showed Marcoux some cash but refused to go get him the beer. That's when Marcoux punched him in the face and stole his money, police said.
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Rising protectionism could kill off some multi-billion-dollar Asia takeovers this year, bankers say, noting that governments are increasingly keen to protect their national icons.
Qualcomm plans to buy Atheros Communications for roughly $3.2 billion in cash. Atheros makes chips for Bluetooth wireless and global positioning system devices.
Goldman Sachs is not giving its multimillionaire clients a lot of time or information to think about investing in a $1.5 billion Facebook private offering. The WSJ asks if Mark Zuckerberg is ready for prime time.
Google was busy acquiring start-ups owned by venture capital firms in 2010, WSJ reports.
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The GOP-led House is ushering forward bills to freeze federal employee pay and ban welfare recipients from accessing their benefits through ATMs at casinos or strip clubs -- moves intended to give Republicans leverage for including those proposals in negotiations to extend President Obama's payroll tax holiday for the remainder of the year.
Democrats have been cool to such measures and are likely to dismiss them in talks to extend the payroll tax break. Negotiators met Wednesday to resolve the standoff on the tax break, which expires Feb. 29, and are expected to meet again Thursday.


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Mr. and Mrs. Daryl McCleary and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kiefer are proud to announce the engagement of their children, Rachel Lynn McCleary and Steffyn Daniel Kiefer.
The wedding is set for July 2013 in St. Joseph's University Parish, by invitation only.
Rachel is a 2006 graduate of Terre Haute South Vigo High School and a 2010 graduate of Indiana State University. She is a teacher with Clay Community Schools Corp.
Steffyn is a 2004 graduate of Northview High School and a 2008 graduate of ISU. He is a fleet lease manager at Wolfe's Auto Auction.
Jessica Lynn Sell and Austin James Mason, both of Terre Haute, announce their engagement to be married.
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The bride-elect is the daughter of Kevin and Sandy Sell of Terre Haute. She plans to graduate from Indiana State University in May with a bachelor's degree in elementary education.
Mason is the son of Don Mason and Jennie Kindred of Terre Haute. He is set to graduate from ISU in December with a bachelor's degree in public health.


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CULLMAN — Here is a list of county school lunch menus for the week of Sept. 16-20:
Bistro boxes are offered on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, pre-plated entrée salads are offered on Tuesday and Thursday along with choice of milk and fruit.
Wraps entrées vary daily and may be supplemented with other fruits, vegetables or desserts offered on the serving line as part of the meal.
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Where do I begin? When LA Reid tweeted in January that we'd be hearing new music soon from Fiona Apple, the first semi-concrete news on her return in six (torturous) years, I think I literally jumped for joy. Maybe I shed a tear. There had been so many rumors and so many false positives, I was slightly embarrassed by my initial excitement.
But shortly after the Epic Records CEO's announcement, the label's spokeswoman confirmed that we would indeed hear A WHOLE ALBUM from our favorite reclusive & sultry sullen girl before the year's (world's) end. And now, according to MSL's year-end numbers, Fiona Apple is not only Pitchfork's most talked-about artist of 2012, but overall as well.
For anyone who knows anything about Fiona Apple, this is rather ironic. Since the release of The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Will Ever Do (title only second in length to the incredible When the Pawn… which I will avoid typing out here for fear of carpal tunnel, but which you can watch Fiona recite here) there have been endless reviews, interviews, and news stories posted on the Internet about it and her. I am pretty sure that I have gotten to them all by now (the one that made me most jealous of a journalist is here- who doesn't want to get high with Fiona Apple?- and I've shared most of the others at the bottom of this post). They were all interesting, heartfelt and eye-opening in ways that not many artists could be these days.
This has a lot to do with her disconnect from the Internet in general (Fiona no longer uses a computer). When she wants you to know something, she talks about it at a show (post-arrest), or writes a letter that is then shared (see the heartbreaking letter about her dog Janet). She's a very private person with a very public image, but she is certainly not shy. It's clear she's been grappling with this since "Criminal" and her emotional speech at the 1997 MTV Video Awards.
She's a raw and uneasy, yet impassioned musician who can at times seem in total control and other times the complete opposite. This comes through in her music, which I (and obviously many others) are consistently in awe of. And it's in this way that she remains so human and relatable, and is able stir up real emotions in our Internet-addicted, attention-span devoid selves.
Below is the only official video from The Idler Wheel, a creature-filled take on album opener "Every Single Night."
Get your doctor-recommended (I am a doctor) fill of Apple:
The NY Times Interview
Pitchfork interview here and their outtakes here.
Audio from the NPR All Things Considered interview.
Interview Magazine (this one has some great pictures)
Spin Magazine Profile: Fiona Apple
AND MAKE SURE YOU CHECK OUT WHO ELSE WAS MOST-TALKED ABOUT BY THE LIKES OF PITCHFORK, BROOKLYN VEGAN, STEREOGUM, CONSEQUENCE OF SOUND, AND MORE RIGHT HERE (Some might just surprise you!) http://www.mysocialist.com/best/artists


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- RAPID KL BUS TERMINAL PUCHONG UTAMA (2.54 km)
Nearest Schools
- SMK PUCHONG PERDANA (1.3 km)
- SK PUCHONG UTAMA (2.17 km)
- SK PUCHONG INDAH (2.27 km)
Nearest Hypermarkets
- GIANT HYPERMARKET PUTRA HEIGHTS (2.37 km)
- AEON BIG (Carrefour) SHOPPING CENTRE PUCHONG UTAMA (2.45 km)
Nearest Worship Places
- MASJID PUCHONG PERMAI (1.27 km)
- MASJID ISTIQAMAH (1.53 km)
- MASJID NURUL IMAM (2.14 km)
Nearest Medicals
- POLIKLINIK HARMONI (1.89 km)
- GOVT CLINIC PUCHONG BT13 (2.78 km)
- POLIKLINIK KOMUNITI PUCHONG (2.96 km)
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- HUAT KEE SEAFOOD (1.68 km)
- PUCHONG PERDANA HOKKIEN NOODLE (1.76 km)
- PUCHONG PERDANA WANTAN NOODLE (1.92 km)
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Puchong lies in Petaling, Selangor and is in the middle of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, a spot that has aided it in its own development. It also serves as a residential estate for those working in KL and Petaling Jaya. It can be reached via the LDP, the Federal Highway, the New Pantai Expressway or NPE and the expressway named after the state's capital, Shah Alam. RapidKL and Metrobus services are also available. Surprisingly, the area does not have a LRT station but it is intended to be built by 2012 and to be situated near its IOI Mall. Other malls are the Puchong Parade and Puchong plaza.
Other amenities include its host of various international and local banks which include the Public Bank, Maybank, Citibank, Eon bank and HSBC bank just to name a few; big names in retail Giant, Tesco and Jusco and the MBA Stadium along with Rakan Muda Sports Complex. Those in business are benefited by the IOI Boulevard which comprises of office units. Medically, it offers the Columbia Asia Hospital – Puchong, a private medical hospital. Academically, it offers primary, secondary and tertiary education.


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7:50am Thursday 10th November 2011 in Readers' views By Letters to the editor
Demand for rail price hike to be scrapped
Readers who rely on the local railway network may find it interesting to note that Kris Hopkins MP has at his disposal a complimentary first-class pass courtesy of the Grand Central Railway Company (theyworkforyou.com).
So what chance is there of Mr Hopkins supporting the views of tens of thousands of rail travellers who have signed a petition, handed into 10 Downing Street this week, by Jenny Agutter, no less? The petition organised by the Campaign for Better Transport demands that planned fare rises are scrapped. If they are not, they warn that fares will rise in excess of 25 per cent by 2015.
The private profiteering owners of Britain's railway companies know exactly how to limit any scrutiny by our representatives in Parliament — they treat them to first class tickets thus ensuring they are ignorant of what it is to travel like sardines in overcrowded, filthy carriages.
If any parliamentarian ought to take note of Miss Agutter's welcome foray into politics, then Mr Hopkins should.
Paul Carr
Kris Hopkins MPresponded: "In common with many Yorkshire MPs, I do make use of a pass provided by the Grand Central Railway Company, thereby saving approaching £200 to the public purse for each return journey to Westminster I make.
Anyone who might suggest that I am in some way influenced in my views on train companies by this arrangement clearly does not know me very well. Judging by his comments, I would certainly put Mr Carr into this category. On the issue of rising rail fares, I have no hesitation in standing shoulder to shoulder with passengers who feel both angry and worried about future price hikes.
The Government's argument is that fares have to rise as a means of reducing the amount of taxpayers' money spent on our rail network and there is clearly a logic to this.
However, given the huge financial pressures currently being endured on people's pockets at the present time, I would hope that an appropriate compromise can be found.
Take the risk of peace upon ourselves
With the approaching Remembrance Day commemorations we certainly must remember, but it is time to acknowledge that outbreak of armed conflict is a sign of abject failure, not success.
Martin Luther-King commented: "High tech or low tech the result is the same — war not only kills, maims and displaces people but also perpetuates anti-inhumane values which cripple us all." The writings of the 1914-18 war reflected the horror, the sorrow and the futility of war; the writings of 1939-45 reflect the horror inflicted on civilians, Jews, gipsies, communists and anyone speaking out against the Nazi regime.
The ensuing Cold War, with its threat of nuclear annihiliation has dumbed our senses. While acknowledging that with hindsight different paths, policies and decisions could have been taken, at some point war was inevitable.
Since the 1930s, the white poppy has been worn to symbolise the need to work to create the conditions in which the warmongers will not prosper.
This is not to deny the suffering and bravery of those actually involved in armed conflict, and it could be argued that it is not the military which initially takes the decision to go to war; it is the politicians who are acting on our behalf.
It is, therefore, the responsibility of each and every one of us to live and act to make the war machine redundant.
So many people are working through charities and agencies to make the world a better place, yet the act of war is contrary to these efforts.
At this time of remembrance let us take the risks of peace upon ourselves, not impose the risk of war on others.
Can we, as a society, put more energy into preparing to take such risks rather than preparing for war.
Sylvia Boyes
Wimborne Drive, Keighley
Help wanted with research into health
I am writing to ask if your readers might be able to help me with my research.
Earlier this year I started a PhD entitled The Mental Health of the British in Colonial India, 1858-1947, at the University of Huddersfield.
It may be that some of your readers lived and worked in India before 1947.
Perhaps there are local people who have family diaries and letters or were told stories of colonial life there.
I would welcome the opportunity to meet with them and listen to their memories, particularly any which may relate to mental ill-health.
I retired last year after 35 years in local authority social services work in West Yorkshire. I am a qualified social worker who moved into senior management in psychiatric services.
I can be contacted at the address below, (01274) 565468 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Mike Young
5 Langley Avenue Bingley
Car park needs closing down
Why has nothing yet been done about the ongoing disgrace that is the Changegate car park, in Haworth.
It seems the good folk of Haworth are content to turn a blind eye to the despicable situation where unwitting, decent visitors to the village – often Brontë lovers from around the globe – are fleeced of nearly £100 at the car park. It is daylight robbery.
I watched a family return to their clamped car, to be greeted by the two heavies sitting in wait in their Land Rover, before then demanding £80 from the family to release the clamp, for parking slightly outside the bay. I watched as the dad had to borrow money from his children, their distress so clear.
Moments later these fine men were ruining someone else's day. I couldn't watch any more, it was too upsetting.
Clearly some legal loophole allows this disgusting practice to continue. The people involved in running the car park are beyond contempt, in my opinion.
What upsets me more is how the people of Haworth can allow this appalling situation to carry on in their community.
It is shameful that the car park has not been closed down.
It seems that local people are content to make profit from visitors to Haworth but care not a jot once they've spent their money and headed for their cars. There is nobody there warning parkers about what will happen, no signs up, nothing. The car park needs closing down immediately by any means possible.
Rob Hardy
Coventry Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire.
Pleasant surprise at town council meeting
I had the pleasure of attending the town council meeting on November 3 and was expecting to see much controversy and in fighting.
I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised.
Apart from one occasion when a councillor got a bit irate about whether or not they should be discussing a set of minutes, the rest of the meeting went very smoothly, with many councillors getting their chance to ask questions and make points and votes being cast.
Seemed like democracy in action and pretty much what I was hoping for.
There were even two Bradford councillors there who were being very pleasant and spoke openly about happily working together with the town council for a common purpose.
It seems that if I am ever going to see the famous "back biting, bear pit" of a council fighting among themselves then I'll have to attend future meetings as I saw nothing of the sort at this one.
I'd like to say many thanks to all the councillors who were there, for making me feel most welcome and putting my mind at rest about the people who represent our interests.
Andy Wade
Providence Crescent, Oakworth
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Little Green Man wrote:Is that rhyming slang?
At least Kris will never use taxpayers money on a £60 toilet brush - he probably got a complimentary one off Armitage Shanks.
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It has been reported that David Samuels land line was severed in the small hours of Nov10th / 11th. An unconfirmed report states that a U.F.O was seen in Long Lee with a little green man and a Metro logo.
A spokesperson for Keighley Town Council denied any knowledge,of the incident.
Mr Samuels is resting quietly at home, he assured us that he would soon be back.
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r.beale wrote:Thats me done,let the david samuels show run.
NEWSFLASH ! ! ! It has been reported that David Samuels land line was severed in the small hours of Nov10th / 11th. An unconfirmed report states that a U.F.O was seen in Long Lee with a little green man and a Metro logo. A spokesperson for Keighley Town Council denied any knowledge,of the incident. Mr Samuels is resting quietly at home, he assured us that he would soon be back.
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sult/however else he might misinterpret it.
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samuels david says...
Trying to stamp out truth in our small town of Keighley by these wearisome little people is bound to be unsuccessful, and proves once again efforts to curtail free speech is futile.
So as indicated, truth is resumed, and with even more resolve!
As it seems to be standard policy within KTC not to examine policy with ratepayers I will not debate issues, only post information with comments I find appropriate.
I have found over the past year that the standard of debate regarding the activities of KTC is being dictated by a minority of small minded egotist who have a wish to control, but who, unfortunately, are still under mother's domination.
Therefore having no wish to to lower myself into that detph of slime I shall restain from answering all threats, insults and bareface lies, innuendoes which have been used in the past to bury truth.
David (not anonymous)Samuels
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samuels david says...
Trying to stamp out truth in our small town of Keighley by these wearisome little people is bound to be unsuccessful, and proves once again efforts to curtail free speech is futile.
So as indicated, truth is resumed, and with even more resolve!
As it seems to be standard policy within KTC not to examine policy with ratepayers I will not debate issues, only post information with comments I find appropriate.
I have found over the past year that the standard of debate regarding the activities of KTC is being dictated by a minority of small minded egotist who have a wish to control, but who, unfortunately, are still under mother's domination.
Therefore having no wish to to lower myself into that detph of slime I shall restain from answering all threats, insults and bareface lies, innuendoes which have been used in the past to bury truth.
David (not anonymous)Samuels
6:26pm Sat 12 Nov 11
Little Green Man says...
Ron, sorry, dragging you into a slanging match wasn't my intention (although I'd be suprised if anyone could point out any slanging I might have done) A pint would be nice but unfortunately I'll not be in town for a while but if you're ever in the Boltmakers have I look around I could be there - pick me out and I'll buy you a pint with pleasure, and in the spirit of the season close upon us (as the shops would have us believe) I will extend that offer to Mr Samuels, again with pleasure.
9:08am Sun 13 Nov 11
r.beale says...
Lets us hope that some things in this Town will not change.
2:47pm Sun 13 Nov 11
samuels david says...
3:29pm Sun 13 Nov 11
samuels david says...
David Samuels
It would seem members of the KTC secret society thought it outrageously funny that I had been momentarily silenced by a member of KTC, or possibly a member of his family who cut my internet connection.
I'm not surprised at the action, as it takes very low intelligence to be a follower and servant of the cligue leader of KTC, a person known to have the acumen of spit, as heatedly stated by a member of the public who commented on the stupidnes of the attack.
However as the New Mayor Cllr Wright would say, 'move on' after he legally banned Cllr Lockly from asking a crucial question in KTC chambers!
So as the Mayor can't ban me, legally or otherwise, I'll mention the cost of sending two member of KTC Management and Staffing Committee to a Planning Conference in London, Cllr Brooksbank and Hudson the cost approching £500, for why!
What with the cost of Morris dancers of £150, and the cost of the near £139 for the urgently needed Grit Bins stickers, needed presumingly for those ratepayers who couldn't recognise a 'Git Bin' from a double decker bus.
I could place many more 'howlers' here from the past few months KTC files. However the ratepayers should question local KTC or even District Councillors, who don't seem to want to get their hands dirty with this situation!
Whilst I believe that the above is of a serious matter an even more challenging subject for the secret society masquerading as Keighley Town Council is that of the vast profits which we ratepayer have been assured many times will pour out of the once again delayed opening of the town centre casino, known so far as the money pit old police station.
Question, whilst it is a fact that the 'secret society' will not allow the ratepayer the fundermental rights of viewing the exorbitant financial schedules, will the hierarchy publish the monthly financial details, including ALL salaries etc, without the full legal smoke and mirror malarkey, a situation I suspect has been used in past.
David (not anonymous)Samuels
4:12pm Sun 13 Nov 11
jimmy k says...
4:26pm Sun 13 Nov 11
Little Green Man says...
7:33pm Sun 13 Nov 11
jimmy k says...
10:22am Mon 14 Nov 11
r.beale says...
7:34pm Mon 14 Nov 11
samuels david says...
However one would have thought, with what I understood were his alleged left wing views, he would have assumed that some Keighley ratepayers with debt problem, not erased by any fees paid to 'debt councillors' who are allegedly to be housed in the magnificence of the Civic Centre would not be best pleased to have been made aware Cllrs Brooksbank, Liberal, and himself, could trip off to London for a freebe conference at a cost of £335, but hell if you have the prolific spending policy of KTC behind do you care?
David (not anonymous) Samuels
7:38pm Mon 14 Nov 11
Little Green Man says...
11:29pm Mon 14 Nov 11
samuels david says...
David (not anonymous) Samuels
6:40am Tue 15 Nov 11
Little Green Man says...
12:03pm Tue 15 Nov 11
samuels david says...
From your past utterances and ill mannered rants at the truth of information placed before the public I would not believe you, even if you told the truth on your deathbed!
David (not anonymous) Samuels
12:10pm Tue 15 Nov 11
Little Green Man says...
1:25pm Tue 15 Nov 11
samuels david says...
I have nothing but praise those who are fighting for a true democracy in Keighley Town Council and are repulsed by he verbal gobbledegook and the 'smoke and mirror' techniques used to silence debate.
David (not anonymous) Samuels"
3:30pm Tue 15 Nov 11
Little Green Man says...
9:05pm Tue 15 Nov 11
samuels david says...
I don't make mistakes deliberately, so when I do I apologise!
I had previously indicated I had no wish to engage with you or your types because of the ill-mannered rhetoric recieved.
I am only answering this post because
I firmly believe that the ratepayers of Keighley are being denied democracy and I believe you are playing a part in that process, whoever you are!
I believe you are a member or partner, or a family member of a KT Councillor.
For some time, it has seemed to me you wore your anonymous cloak to conceal your identity and by concealing your identity you and others tried to suppress, I believe, information which I sincerely believe is a right in a free society.
The ratepayers of Keighley are entitled to unconstrained access to all operational issues which are not of National importance and the issues within a parish council are not, in my view, of such importance.
For reasons still fully unbeknown to me you have, I believe, belittled and characterised the attempts by others and myself as issues which were not vital to local democracy.
To many people I've spoken to on a daily basis since your intervention, has created a taste of revulsion.
Your attitude, which of course you are entitled to demonstrate, I suggest should be of reasoned argument and based on facts.
You had first had an argument based on the fact the cost of KTC providing 'events' was only a 'few pennies!'
When that 'few pennies' argument was revealed as costing £10,000, £20.000 and even more.
When it was revealed that since 2002 the cost of 'training courses and travelling expenses', subscriptions to various 'trade magazines' etc was in the region of £100,000 your tone and oratory became vicious in the view of some members of the public.
No reasoning or explanation was ever offered and so it became perceived you and what was seen as aliases were the views of a Council, who whilst legally were following the letter of the law were not honourably fulfilling the spirit of local democracy.
For instance utopian promises of vast profits from the Civic Centre and the lack of answers of questions from the public, still to be answered, and your total refusal to admit anything was wrong only added suspicions that you are part of a conspiracy to silence debate.
Ridicule, derision and humiliation as you are aware has long been part of Keighley folklore.
The Trumpton Mayor was introduced as you are aware years ago, and was brought back into prominence when, I believe a high ranking member of KTC sent to me a facsimile of the 'Trumpton Mayor' in an envelope with writing virtually identical to a letter I received a few years ago from a KT councillor.
The Westerman affair and the subsequent comments from his successor Cllr Wright, has added, in my view, that the perception of KTC as the Status Quality has disappeared.
Without fanfare, or the usual 'smoke and mirror' technique, why not ask, directly, the general public the following question:
After nine years and with vast amounts of public money spent what benefit if any to you as a Keighley Ratepayer has the KTC achieved.
David (not anonymous) Samuels
Ps Do the world a favour, don't reply!
9:19pm Tue 15 Nov 11
Little Green Man says...
10:57pm Tue 15 Nov 11
jimmy k says...
7:34am Wed 16 Nov 11
Little Green Man says...
12:51pm Wed 16 Nov 11
samuels david says...
You ignore and seemingly turn your back on these desperate people.
Are your eyes closed to the sick, infirm, the hungry and cold as I believe as you do?
You glory in showing disrespect and sneer at the fact I and a few others have a view which tries to point up, that your pride and joy, Keighley Town Council spends ratepayer's money on frivolities such as training courses, which has had no affect on the well being of ratepayers.
Of course the participating councillors and staff no doubt will have enjoyed the largesse of financially stretched Keighley folk.
Such immoral waste of ratepayer's monies, as you are most probably aware could best be used to help those needing respite from the activities of KTC.
Donating these wasted monies to those in need would have a profound effect!
As you have stated on more than one occasion you 'enjoy a good joke' and your sick comment that 'Daves just kidding,' is yet another lie from you, as I don't joke about those in need!
How despicable that you can justify asking Ratepayers to pay money to a debt management company at the Keighley Civic Centre which may open sometime next year, a centre which has already cost ratepayers dearly.
I'm afraid its people like you who give religions a bad name as you and your kind use hypocrisy as a sport against those less fortunate than yourself.
As a 'good' Christian Little Green Man I think you are a disgrace, and the sad thing is, I believe you and your kind enjoy that status as you furtively hide behind your anonymity!
David (not anonymous) Samuels
1:05pm Wed 16 Nov 11
Little Green Man says...
1:34pm Wed 16 Nov 11
samuels david says...
David (not anonymous) Samuels"
1:49pm Wed 16 Nov 11
samuels david says...
I've had two landline calls and it has been noticed that you haven't used all your aliases so as to defend your illogical and sad posting's!
David (not anonymous) Samuels
2:12pm Wed 16 Nov 11
Little Green Man says...
6:01pm Wed 16 Nov 11
samuels david says...
As stated earlier on this issue, unfortunately for you, because of the many aliases you have used you have boxed yourself into a tissue of lies and deceit of which there is no escape.
To expose yourself now would lead to even more ridicule than you receive at present! I would also refer you to my comments of
12:03pm Tue 15 Nov 11
'As you talk the same as a KTC and are anonymous I have no way of verifying your statement.
From your past utterances and ill mannered rants at the truth of information placed before the public I would not believe you, even if you told the truth on your deathbed!'
David (not anonymous) Samuels
(Over to you sweety!)
6:20pm Wed 16 Nov 11
Little Green Man says...
7:06pm Wed 16 Nov 11
samuels david says...
You, a self professed 'good Christian', it's not like you to play dumb.
WoW! This is a new ploy!!!
David (not anonymous) Samuels
8:05pm Wed 16 Nov 11
Little Green Man says...
I challenge you to prove one single 'fact' that you have alleged about me during this conversation, and by prove I mean actually come up with some proof and not just reiterate that because you think I'm evil then you must be correct. Actual proof Dave, come on, I guarantee 100% you will fail this challenge or you will make some excuse or you will spout some more gibberish - whats it going to be Dave? My money is on gibberish...
8:13pm Wed 16 Nov 11
jimmy k says...
11:43pm Wed 16 Nov 11
samuels david says...
No I've no personal axe to grind with anybody.
However unlike Little Green Man, you know or you could even be another alias, who can tell, I don't need to tell people that I'm a good Christian, as most certainly I'm not!
I've at the stage where for a very long time this 'Good Christian' has accused me and others of misusing this blog.
This 'Good Christian' ignores the plight of others while 'poking fun' at those of us who are trying to do something positive for this town without taking the ratepayers hard earned money as expenses.
I am not in the business of trying to do myself any favours thank you, but after many, oh many months of personal abuse from cretins who talk alike, who rant without facts or figures, who bring debate to the low level of horse manure and by doing so bring scorn on my home town, then I get angry.
I get angry when people such as the gibberisly evil of Little Green Man makes light of a lack of education in me or with anybody, as if it's a crime that it happens yet becomes a hypocrite when not noticing his own spelling mistakes!
I'm fed up with the KTC and its seemingly undemocratic policy towards elected representatives of the people.
When I spoke the truth my land line was cut at least the decent people of Keighley stood up for me.
That moment was when I decided that people such as Little Green Man and his cohorts should be aware even very old people, such as me will stand and fight the bullies who enjoy the little 'fun' which little Green Man so much enjoys, a fact which he has spoken of on other occasions
It's obvious he does not care what is happening in Keighley, so one can presuppose he cares only for himself, which of course is the right of anybody, but to take the stand that he is right all the time brings me to the conclusion, as I've said many times it's time he looked at responsibility, and just for once say sorry for all the upset he has caused not only me but the many others, not only on this blog and I'm sure in many other spheres in his miserable life.
He won't simply because Little Green Man lacks the ability to stand up as a human being!
Little Green Man is stupid in my view, I make a comment on the financial activities of KTC and he attacks me for that comment, does he then really think that I'm going to lay down as he kicks me?
Love and kisses to Little Green Man for being a 'good Christian'.
David (not anonymous) Samuels
David (not anonymous) Samuels"
11:46pm Wed 16 Nov 11
samuels david says...
You reap what you sow!
Night Night all!
11:53pm Wed 16 Nov 11
TruthTold says...
PS -why does he post the same thing twice? Is once not bad enough!!
6:04am Thu 17 Nov 11
samuels david says...
My crime is telling the Truth about the spending activities and the lies distributed by KTC against me to members of that organization while bizarre, is not unexpected.
That the 'bile' TruthTold states I spew forth because of my moral standing which is that, whilst legal I believe that it is morally wrong that a convicted felon should not be entitled to sit as an unelected Councillor in any Parish or City Council. (Westerman did not receive even one vote in the Morton Ward.)
I remind Truth Told that the good 'Samaritan' committed a crime, which obviously is OK if committed against me, however if that same crime was to be committed against Truth Told I suspect TruthTold would not so easily cheer the villain on!
I will continue to voice my views regarding the activities of KTC, and I will continue to be proud of my own activities in the Charities, which is in desperate need of a thousand fold increase while KTC spend ratepayer's money on increasing salaries and activities of questionable value.
Local Keighley charities have received my personal support for nearly fifty years and as stated above, in spite of the personal venom generated against me for defending myself I will continue!
In simple terms TruthTold I accept reasonable debate on my views, based on fact not fiction, truth not lies, and if verbally attacked by you or anybody I will not sit down waiting to be kicked by those hypocritical so-called self styled 'good Christians' who admit they enjoy 'poking fun' at me and lack the moral strength to say sorry.
Good morning all.
David (not anonymous) Samuels
6:42am Thu 17 Nov 11
Little Green Man says...
11:47pm Thu 17 Nov 11
susan j says...
10:59am Fri 18 Nov 11
Little Green Man says...
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, on the northeast corner of Dodge Avenue and Church Street, has steadily become an Evanston institution for dance and music lessons, sound recording, artistic expression and many other creative endeavors. Its location, diagonally across from Evanston Township High School, also makes it a natural oasis for students to drop in.
But, if you've seen that intersection lately, you've noticed the ongoing street construction and its surprising new look. Where there used to be a bus "cutout" on the southeast corner, there's now a sidewalk the size of a kids' soccer field (okay that's an exaggeration, but not by much). The two single-lanes of traffic, heading east and west, appear not to provide much, if any, room for metered parking spaces in front of (or even across from) Boocoo. So what's the plan? Are the metered spaces coming back? How will students, performers and guests getting dropped off or unloading equipment gain access to Boocoo without causing a traffic nightmare?
On Friday, August 10, I sent an email to Evanston City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz on this matter, copying Alicia Hempfling, Boocoo's chief administrator. Hempfling then added this message to the email thread:
Mr. Bobkiewicz:
I am the administrator at the Boocoo Cultural Center at 1823 Church St. and I have some serious concerns about the street construction going on at Church and Dodge. Although several weeks ago I have read the description of the work that was being done, I saw nothing at that time that indicated the narrowing of the street and loss of parking. Apparently, since the sidewalk of the south east corner has been expanded, this narrows the street directly in front of Boocoo, restricting that part of Church to one lane of traffic going each way and NO parking. This almost surely will cause a bottleneck effect on this corner. My greatest concern is that we have parents dropping their children off for music lessons on a daily basis, and we often have large pieces of heavy music equipment that has to be loaded in and out of Boocoo. We are getting more traffic here at Boocoo with expanding programming and this design is most certainly going to be problematic. Additionally, there has been much discussion about building up the businesses and industry in this community, particularly this corner. Taking convenient parking away, especially for loading and unloading will not help our businesses and if fact, can make it more difficult for many of our customers. Thank you for your time and I hope to hear from you soon on this matter.
Alicia O. Hempfling, Administrator
Boocoo Cultural Center
1823 Church St.
Evanston, IL 60201
Shortly thereafter, Marty Lyons, Assistant City Manager/Treasurer, agreed to meet with me on Tuesday, August 13, ; I also plan to ask him about the situation at Church and Dodge, as well as any other parking-related issues readers add in the comments section.
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Inside Collection (Textbook): Sustainability: A Comprehensive Foundation
In 1983 the United Nations General Assembly passed resolution 38/161 entitled "Process of Preparation of the Environmental Perspective to the Year 2000 and Beyond," establishing a special commission whose charge was:
The commission later adopted the formal name "World Commission on Environment and Development" (WCED) but became widely known by the name of its chair Gro Harlem Brundtland, a medical doctor and public health advocate who had served as Norway's Minister for Environmental Affairs and subsequently held the post of Prime Minister during three periods. The commission had twenty-one members drawn from across the globe, half representing developing nations. In addition to its fact-finding activities on the state of the global environment, the commission held fifteen meetings in various cities around the world seeking firsthand experiences on the how humans interact with the environment. The Brundtland Commission issued its final report "Our Common Future" in 1987.
Although the Brundtland Report did not technically invent the term "sustainability," it was the first credible and widely-disseminated study that probed its meaning in the context of the global impacts of humans on the environment. Its main and often quoted definition refers to sustainable development as "…development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." The report uses the terms "sustainable development," "sustainable," and "sustainability" interchangeably, emphasizing the connections among social equity, economic productivity, and environmental quality. The pathways for integration of these may differ nation by nation; still these pathways must share certain common traits: "the essential needs of the world's poor, to which overriding priority should be given, and the idea of limitations imposed by the state of technology and social organization on the environment's ability to meet present and future needs."
Thus there are three dimensions that sustainability seeks to integrate: economic, environmental, and social (including sociopolitical). Economic interests define the framework for making decisions, the flow of financial capital, and the facilitation of commerce, including the knowledge, skills, competences and other attributes embodied in individuals that are relevant to economic activity. Environmental aspects recognize the diversity and interdependence within living systems, the goods and services produced by the world's ecosystems, and the impacts of human wastes. Socio-political refers to interactions between institutions/firms and people, functions expressive of human values, aspirations and well-being, ethical issues, and decision-making that depends upon collective action. The report sees these three elements as part of a highly integrated and cohesively interacting, if perhaps poorly understood, system.
The Brundtland Report makes it clear that while sustainable development is enabled by technological advances and economic viability, it is first and foremost a social construct that seeks to improve the quality of life for the world's peoples: physically, through the equitable supply of human and ecological goods and services; aspirationally, through making available the widespread means for advancement through access to education, systems of justice, and healthcare; and strategically, through safeguarding the interests of generations to come. In this sense sustainability sits among a series of human social movements that have occurred throughout history: human rights, racial equality, gender equity, labor relations, and conservation, to name a few.
The intersection of social and economic elements can form the basis of social equity. In the sense of enlightened management, "viability" is formed through consideration of economic and environmental interests. Between environment and social elements lies "bearability," the recognition that the functioning of societies is dependent on environmental resources and services. At the intersection of all three of these lies sustainability.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) takes the extra step of drawing a distinction between sustainability and sustainable development, the former encompassing ideas, aspirations and values that inspire public and private organizations to become better stewards of the environment and that promote positive economic growth and social objectives, the latter implying that environmental protection does not preclude economic development and that economic development must be ecologically viable now and in the long run.
The Chapter The Evolution of Environmental Policy in the United States presents information on how the three components that comprise sustainability have influenced the evolution of environmental public policy. The Chapter Sustainability: Ethics, Culture, and History explores in greater detail the ethical basis for sustainability and its cultural and historical significance.


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Dosn't mean everyone else is going to have the same opinion. Exibit A...i dont.
You could watch a film and say that some of the actors were bad. That lines were delivered in an awkward way. That certain characters were too flat to be convincing. All of the above does not mean the film is not enjoyable, it merely states facts about the quality. The entertainment factor may still be there. Some people may only enjoy films of good quality. Others believe that a film does not have to be Oscar worthy (i.e. well made, not necessarily entertaining) for them to like it. Your opinion may differ on whether or not you *like* a film, but you can judge its quality objectively.
Hmmm. I think the following bit may contain a bit of a spoiler. It's not like we all don't know the storyline already, but I'll warn you anyway.
Do I think The Hole is a good film? No. Do I like it? Yes. It had some really good things to it. I really liked the first half or so, and at that point I was lost and no longer understood what was going on. I mean that in the best way possible
Anyway, me and my sentimental heart were thinking "What, they're not dead after all?" I liked it. It had its funny moments ("But I'm not gay!" "Yeah yeah..."), bits that freaked me out, overall an enjoyable film. But quality-wise... No. The ending was weak and not that convincing.
Like you said in one of your earlier posts, when I watch a film, I get caught up. Most of the time. If I do, that means I like it, if I don't, it means I'm bored. I can't say I enjoy all the art house kinda things that get made, I usually can't care less about the characters, although people would argue those are films of quality. K, I think I've tried to proved my point enough now
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By Jonah Bronstein
Niagara Gazette
Niagara Gazette — The Niagara County Community College men's basketball team held a share of the conference championship in its grasp Saturday and threw it away.
The Thunderwolves turned the ball over 15 times in the second half in surrending a double-digit lead to visiting Monroe CC, which locked up the WNYAC regular season title with a 77-66 win in Sanborn.
"Even when we turned them over and got the ball we threw it away," coach Bill Beilein said. "We had 25 turnovers, 23 from four of our starters. Literally, the whole statement of hte game is, we threw it away."
NCCC (20-8, 11-3), which had not lost a home game all year before Saturday, is now the No. 3 seed in next week's regional playoffs, and will host No. 6 seed Jamestown CC on Tuesday night. The winner will play No. 2 Erie CC on Saturday. Monroe (26-3, 13-1), the sixth-ranked Division II junior college team in the country, will host the tournament.
Isaiah Johnson led NCCC with 17 points, seven rebounds, and six assists. E.J. Sandoval had 13 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Jacob Hughes (Niagara-Wheatfield) had 10 points, six rebounds and two blocks.
The NCCC women's team lost its regular season finale 95-52 to Monroe (23-5) but will enter the regional playoffs as the third seed and play second-seeded Alfred State on Saturday at ECC. The Thunderwolves (13-14) have not reached the regional semifinals or won more than seven games since at least the 1999-2000 season. The college does not have records of season win totals prior to that.
Kristine Ripson (Lew-Port) led NCCC with 18 points. Jessica Curry (Wilson) had 16 points and nine rebounds.
Manhattan 65, UB 64
Turnovers cost the Bulls at Alumni Arena on Saturday afternoon.
Despite shooting 55 percent from the field, including 10 of 15 from beyond the arc, and outrebounding the Jaspers, 33-21, the Bulls couldn't overcome 24 turnovers that led to 29 Manhattan points.
"We just didn't take care of the basketball," head coach Reggie Witherspoon said. "When you shoot 21 of 38, you should win and we didn't."
Tony Watson continued his torrid shooting, knocking down a career-best seven 3-pointers on 10 attempts and finishing with a game-high 24 points. Javon McCrea notched his ninth double-double of the season with 15 points and 11 rebounds. The junior forward also had a career-high six blocked shots and three steals.
Jarryn Skeete dished out a career-best 10 assists to go along with 11 points for his first career double-double.
Canisius 4, UNC Asheville 2
Senior Chris Gruarin (Niagara Falls) was 2-for-3 with a run scored and one RBI for the Crusaders, who split a doubleheader.
SUNYAC Championships
Jazlyn Porter (Niagara Falls) finished third in the long jump (5.43m) and fourth in the 400-meter dash (1:00.17)
No. 14 Purdue 31, UB 10
Wally Maziarz (North Tonawanda) won the lone match for the Bulls, taking a 13-12 decision in the 157-pound class.


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Dabbashi urged the international community to impose a no-fly zone over Libya to prevent mercenaries, weapons and other supplies from reaching Gadhafi and his security forces.Libya's UN ambassadors are calling for leader Col. Moammar Gadhafi to step down.
Dabbashi also said he was not resigning.
The diplomat says the Libyan delegation is also urging the International Criminal Court to investigate possible crimes against humanity committed against the Libyan people during the current protests.
(Image: Colonel Gadaffi is a great leader!, a Creative Commons Attribution Share-Alike (2.0) image from quinnanya's photostream)
31 Responses to "Libya's UN mission asks world to defend Libyans from Gadaffi"
Bevatron Repairman says:
As of eight days ago, anyway, the Enterprise was in the Mediterranean. I assume it didn't go through the Suez during the recent Egyptian business. We (I mean the United States Navy. Not the "International Community" who — curiously — has no aircraft carrier handy) could shut down Libyan air space in about an hour if we chose. I wish we would.
arborman says:
Though it sounds appealing, the use of force by outside powers often causes more problems than it solves.
It would certainly give Colonel Tarquin a way to pint at invidious foreigners as the reason for the protests.
Ugly Canuck says:
No carriers from the 'international community", you say?
Any British, French, Russian, or Chinese carriers about?
Getting itchy, wishing to be involved in other people's wars?
Spending whose money? Money taken from which other projects?
Ugly Canuck says:
Hmmm…I see that no less than nine countries have aircraft carriers, of which any one carrier, regardless of flag, could probably "shut down" whatever Libyan air forces Mr Gaddhafi has left…
Maybe the Brazilians, or Spanish, or Italians, or the Indians, or the French, or the British, will do the job, rather than the USA and its taxpayers…
Bevatron Repairman says:
Getting itchy wishing to avoid having the Libyans shoot rockets at protesters, yes. I see plenty of upside and fairly little downside to such an action. I'd be thrilled if the British or the French or the Spainish Armada did something about it. I won't hold my breath. We're not the only country that can do this, but we're the only country who might.
And the marginal cost to the US taxpayer of imposing a no-fly zone over Libyan is almost nothing.
Ugly Canuck says:
Some would argue that the USA's prior conflicts with Mr Gaddhafi renders any such forceful action on the part of the USA impolitic – regardless of the justice or merit which such action would have.
The same principles and arguments which served to prevent American or indeed other foreign military action in Egypt or Bahrain would also seem to apply to Libya.
andigopow says:
Let's just get some bad intel about WMDs and go to war with them?
Bevatron Repairman says:
Oops, meant to add that.
Show says:
"The slaughter in Libya is appalling. There's a U.N.-approved doctrine, "Right to Protect," that in extreme circumstances the international community can use military force to prevent a leader from killing his people. I suggest that Egypt and Tunisia invoke Right to Protect and bomb air strips from which Qaddafi warplanes are taking off." Nicholas Kristof posting today
holtt says:
macegr, hiring mercenaries (paramilitary) to assist probably won't help the situation. Plus it doesn't exactly fit into the grand scheme of crowds chanting, "peaceful, peaceful" unless they change it to "peaceful, peaceful – but we got some guys with guns behind us so watch it"
Anonymous says:
I guess it's just utter cynicism, but I have to ask: Might there just possibly be the slightest chance that these diplomats are switching sides for less than brave and noble reasons. I mean, it's not like Gaddafi can reach out and get them at this point, but there very well may be repercussions if they return to Libya after loyally serving Gaddafi.
Same with those pilots…glad they left, but they didn't have many good choices. As privileged, well-educated members of the military, they may not be looked on so kindly by the next govt.
I hate to sound so jaded, but by the time these people switched sides, it was not hard to see which way the wind was blowing.
Bevatron Repairman says:
I'm reacting only to the request by certain Libyans asking for it, but a no-fly zone — no helicopters, no fighter planes — could do quite a bit to keep the death toll down if the Libyan Air Force is still following orders. It's not the same thing as meaningful intervention.
Anonymous says:
Clearly not illegal for our government, who hands billions of dollars to mercenaries ever year.
ultranaut says:
I wonder what the odds are of an emergency UN Security Council meeting to provide a legal framework for foreign intervention? It'd be nice if the world could come together and at least agree to allow non-combatant operations to be flown in Libyan airspace. Air drop food and whatnot, gather some intel. It's risky, but if it is done openly and publicly it could improve the situation.
Or we could treat Gadaffi and crew like we do other terrorists and just send in the drones…
Ugly Canuck says:
Considering that China holds a veto, I'd say about a billion to one.
I mean, the nations of the UN did not agree about the Iraq matter, and Libya in contrast is experiencing "internal difficulties".
These serial protests in the Arab world are not an "inter-national" thing, oddly enough – no borders are being crossed, and these protests/disputes aren't about lines on maps separating do differing countries. Kinda refreshing in that way, actually.
But that character makes legal, militarily effective, international intervention in these matters very very difficult.
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The UN did at least agree on an inspections regime for Iraq, even if the US fucked it. The UN did also run aid programs prior to the "coalition of the willing". What I'm talking about is more akin to these things; it would have to be entirely conducted by non-combat forces and have no direct military objectives. I have this whole radical new theory of warfare I could go on about for hours. But in this instance, basically you just drop food and communications equipment with a friendly little note explaining that these are gifts from the people of this planet and that we are a bit worried and would love to hear from them. If China wants to veto something like that, perhaps being the exclusive provider of the communications equipment would make them reconsider. It's the sort of grandiose diplomatic gesture that would earn them massive global respect while simultaneously promoting Chinese industry. It's clear that the existing Libyan government will inevitably lose power to the Libyan people, China (and the other major powers) could easily improve their reputation in Libya by standing peacefully with the Libyan people.
Bevatron Repairman says:
I'm sure some would argue that. I'm not arguing for military intervention elsewhere in these uprisings. The fact is that we have nothing to lose, really in the case of Libya. We're no friend of the Ghaddhafi regime so if he hangs on somehow, our intervention isn't a big loser. If it lets a new regime come in, it probably is at least net neutral. We'd have a much much different case to make almost everywhere else given US support of various Arab autocrats.
Ugly Canuck says:
If there were that kind of intervention, the world would say that the USA is using a moment of Libyan internal weakness and distraction to steal Libya's oil, or the control of such.
Wouldn't they?
mdh says:
Normally we'd send the Carriers from Bahrain. Hmmm.
A.Lwin says:
I bet the entire embassy staff was humiliated after Gadhafi's behavior on his last visit to the UN.
Bevatron Repairman says:
Probably. But what if it were done as I suggested? Simply to keep the Libyan Air Force from being brought to bear on the protesters? Would that be so horrible? Seems like a good use of US force to me. When it comes to US foreign policy I am, mind you, completely indifferent to the opinions of all national governments save about ten of them. If it were done to limit the manuvering of Ghaddafi, I'll risk the sternly worded condemnation of Venezuela or Syria or the PRC.
Mecharius says:
Is there anything we can do as regular citizens of America, GB, or any other country? I've written my senators urging them to put in a word with the State Department (though since it's Shelby and Sessions, I'm not holding my breath).
Are there any relief organizations that are trying to help in Libya and Bahrain or any of the other countries that are facing violent opposition for protesting? I don't have a lot of money, but I would be willing to donate.
macegr says:
Can we donate to mercs and crowdsource deployment orders? Probably not, but it's an interesting thought.
Stjohn says:
I seem to remember reading somewhere that contracting mercenaries is illegal and will draw the ire of numerous alphabet agencies. That was a long time ago, though. Maybe it's different since the Bush administration.
Vasco says:
Save your money for now. There's little that can be done while bullets are flying. When the dust settles there will be plenty of relief organisations that'll be in need of your support.
What you can do today is read up on how and why our politicians and multinationals have been propping up this regime for years and years despite Gadaffi being the world's number one terrorist supporter.
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The only reason I'm commenting is to point out I've used that particular stall with that graffiti.
Anonymous says:
Not our problem…we haven't propped up Gaddafi. Let the powerful and benevolent EU handle this one.
Anonymous says:
The US: willing to invade countries that aren't clamoring for democracy to bring it to them, but not interested in ones that want it.
Rayonic says:
I am totally against this imperialistic violation of Libyan airspace that the U.S. has selfishly not started yet.
(There, now I'm ahead of the curve.)
Anonymous says:
whoever helps will get oil & arms sales – I am really surprised that they are not more countries lining up to help!
Anonymous says:
Does Libya have any important us bases there? No? Ok we'll help then. Sorry Bahrain.
The secret of US foreign policy, talk about freedom and such but always side with "stability" in the end. When it finally falls apart act surprised and enjoy a couple of generations of people pissed at you for keeping them opressed for decades. Spend billions on antiterrorism efforts. Repeat.
Short term thinking has worked wonders with Wall St also.


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More than 150 people, including city officials, politicians, business owners, and fans of Main Street, participated in a community conversation about the future of Downtown Concord on Nov. 7.
Later this month, the Downtown Complete Streets Improvement Project Advisory Committee, put together by Mayor Jim Bouley to find out what should be done to improve Concord's main business district in the wake of a multimillion dollar federal grant to reconstruct and improve Main Street, will issue its findings to the Concord City Council.
The event, according to facilitator Michele Holt-Shannon of NH Listens, was to give the advisory group some constructive ideas in a comfortable, constructive environment before coming to any decision, so that people who might not be comfortable testifying at a hearing had a chance to influence the process.
After introductions and an explanation of the process, the attendees separated into groups to discuss specific interests and ideas about improving the downtown.
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There were concerns about parking, as always, and positive comments about the heated sidewalks and streets that will come when Concord Steam reconstructs its sewer pipes on Main Street. The ideas will be collected by the facilitators and submitted in a report to the advisory board.
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Rafael Nadal's victory over Novak Djokovic in the U.S. Open final was the record 37th installment of the top rivalry in tennis right now — and what is on its way to becoming the greatest in the sport's long history.
So it was fascinating to hear Nadal reveal the deflating thought that crossed his mind before he faced Djokovic for the title at Flushing Meadows two years ago.
"I was in the locker room," Nadal recalled, "and I was not convinced that I will have the chance to win."
Turned out he was right to be pessimistic about that evening's eventual outcome. At the time, Nadal was in the midst of losing seven consecutive meetings — along with the No. 1 ranking — to Djokovic. All of those matches came in finals, three at Grand Slam tournaments: Wimbledon and the U.S. Open in 2011, and at the Australian Open in 2012.
Clearly, Djokovic held a strong mental and tactical edge back then.
Look where things stand between them now.
Nadal's 6-2, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 win Monday night, earning a second U.S. Open title and 13th major championship in all, made him 6-1 against Djokovic in their last seven encounters. It also raised Nadal's lead in the head-to-head series to 22-15 and made him 8-3 in their matchups at Grand Slam tournaments.
So what changed?
According to Nadal, a lot has to do with that four-set loss to Djokovic in New York in 2011. After dropping the first two sets, Nadal won the third in a tiebreaker.
"A very important moment for me," Nadal explained. "I was able to change that situation, to fight more than (I had) in the previous matches against him, and (see) a way for me to play. ... Run for every point. Fight, fight for every ball. And play aggressive. And that's what I did in the third set."


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Work to date has focused on extending the basic pulse-width control theory developed by Yang and Tomizuka in 1988 and builds directly on results developed by Rathbun, Berg, and Buffinton for the application of pulse-width control to structurally flexible dynamic systems. Also documented here are studies of pulse-width control done both at Bucknell and the University of Washington prior to the start of grant support. The physical systems used in these studies, as well as for on-going research, are shown below.
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As described in more detail in the Project Summary portion of this site, the primary goal of the current research is significantly improving the accuracy of robotic devices that are subject to the deleterious effects of Coulomb friction, stiction, and link and joint flexibility. This has already been achieved for single degree-of-freedom systems and results are promising for those with multiple degrees of freedom. A unique aspect of this research for multi-degree-of-freedom systems is the use of tables of pulse-width gain values rather than simply a single gain for each axis of motion. In both simulation and experiments, tabular pulse-width control has been shown to produce responses that converge rapidly and achieve positioning accuracies equal to the precision of the measurement sensors.


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Funeral services for Charles Eugene Alvis, 56, of Hartselle will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at Parkway Funeral Home Chapel, Tim Alvis officiating, with burial in Dancey's Chapel Cemetery.
Parkway Funeral Home in Decatur is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Alvis died Saturday, May 4, at his residence. He was born March 25, 1957, at Hartselle Hospital. He was the owner/operator of Midway Auction in Trinity, and Elam Creek Auction in Moulton. He was an avid and faithful Alabama Football fan and a devoted family man.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Alla B. Alvis; and two brothers, Carl "Jack", and Leon Alvis.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Fay Alvis; two daughters, Alla Alvis Mahony and April Alvis; three stepdaughters, Danica Hicks, Lani Collier and Amanda McKee; three brothers, Jim, Joe and Tim Alvis; three sisters, Betty Marie Freeman, Margaret Brown and Carolyn Alvis; a grandchild, Alexander Charles Mahony; and three stepgrandchildren, Marissa Hicks, Emily McKee and Eli McKee.
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OKLAHOMA CITY Used to be, James Harden was cheered, not booed, even when he was bad. And by now you know what happened Wednesday night in his return to Oklahoma City as a starter and star for the Houston Rockets. Harden was real bad. Used to be, he was the most-popular player in Thunder blue, thanks to a game with flair and a beard that that was so popular it developed its own 16,000-follower Twitter account. Seemed like coming off the bench for the Thunder only added to his popularity, his mystery and his fame. Good enough to make the Olympic team, star in commercials, all the while never playing in the shadows of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, but playing alongside them, despite coming into the game, not starting them. Man, those were the days. Used to be, his team could survive and win when he had an off night, thanks to Durant andor Westbrook. On those off-nights, Harden could quietly slip out the back door, avoid those pesky questions and redeem himself the next time out in a new game and a different arena. Not tonight, old friend. This one's on you, and there's nowhere to hide, because this is exactly what you wanted. The Thunder dominated, Harden struggled and missed shot after shot. These days, when Harden is off, the Rockets lose. It was 120-98 Wednesday at Chesapeake Arena, mostly because the Thunder team was better than Harden the individual. "James had an off night," Thunder coach Scott Brooks said. "That's the bottom line. He missed some shots he would normally make. We didn't do anything special. He saw bodies, hands and a lot of activity. That's what we want our opponents to see." Harden was cheered exactly once during the player introductions. He was then jeered after missed shots (often) and then the unspeakable happened he was booed after getting into some sort of altercation with Hasheem Thabeet, which led to a Thabeet technical and led to Harden becoming the villain. "I've never been in that position here before," Harden said. Harden's a star because Houston made him one and paid him accordingly to prove the point. But that doesn't mean it's official. His ascent started and was nurtured in Oklahoma City. His future? We'll see. Harden was 3-for-16 from the field and wound up with 17 points, scoring nine of his points from the line, and instead of slipping into the Oklahoma City night, Harden had to answer for his off night. "I just couldn't finish the ball," he said. "I had good looks." Harden was back in Oklahoma City for the first time since being traded to Houston just days before the regular season started in a move that shook up both rosters, brought up hard feelings and also sent Kevin Martin to Oklahoma City. There's no sense declaring the Thunder the winner on the trade. Not yet. Harden has been great in stretches, yet Martin has been more than just a complementary piece, taking over Harden's role off the bench. No winner Wednesday, but there's a feeling the Oklahoma City win did mean something a bit more than just a November W.' Durant scored 37 points, even extending three fingers to the floor after a first-half 3-pointer, clearly mocking Harden's move he used to make after 3-pointers here in Oklahoma City. Martin scored 17 points on 6-of-14 shooting and while Westbrook wasn't great, going 6-of-15 for 14 points, the end result was a first-round win over their former teammate. So Harden said he wasn't pressing or putting too much emphasis on the game, but that doesn't mean I have to believe him, especially after he said, "It felt good just to finally get this over with. Now I can continue on with the season." That doesn't sound like the words of someone who seemed keenly aware that his team relies on him. Coming into the game, he was a 35-percent shooter in Houston's seven losses, but a 54-percent shooter in the Rockets' seven wins. That's the numbers of a guy who wants to be the center of attention, the center of the offense and at the top of the marquee. "I sacrificed to make the Thunder better," Harden said before the game. And Wednesday was a manifestation of his reward. Houston is 7-8 and a playoff longshot. Yes, he got his max contract, and yes, now he's the director of an offense that has no other options. Jeremy Lin was three-for-seven Wednesday and former Thunder guard Daequan Cook started and the Rockets have Patrick Patterson (27 points) playing the role of Kevin Durant. That's not a formula for offensive diversity. That's the formula for getting in line for a lottery pick. But that's not Harden's worry. He wanted all this. "James was pressing a little bit," said Rockets interim coach Kelvin Sampson, whose team flew in late to Oklahoma City after attending the funeral for coach Kevin McHale's daughter earlier Wednesday. "I'm not sure (Harden) would admit it, but I've watched him play every game. Tonight he was pressing a little bit." Harden very well may become an All-Star. He's going to put up points and get his stats. He just didn't on Wednesday against his former team.
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For years now the name of Mathews has been associated with the creation of bows both for the amateur as well as for the seasoned hunter. The Mathews Switchback compound bow is a name to reckon with in its category and is meant primarily for professional hunters and experienced archers.
The Mathews Switchback comes in a lightweight package of just 4.1 lbs. Professional hunters will consider its let-off a boon which stands at 80 per cent. With an axle to axle of 32" and a draw length of 25-30" as well as draw weight between 40-70 lbs, Mathews Switchback Compound Bow is bow that can easily be used by a variety of archers. In the price range of $800, this bow features high on the list of many archers' must-haves.
Archers, who have used the Switchback compound bow, will tell you that on first glance, the parallel design of the limbs and the generous brace height is what will catch your attention. The pull back as on any other Mathews bow is smooth and hassle-free. Nock an arrow and shoot it and you will be surprised at how silently the arrow sails away. This silence can be attributed to the new features on the harmonic dampeners. The roller guards come with triple dampeners and each string has a dampner of its own.
Buying a Mathews Switchback compound bow?
Besides the silence, the bow completely lacks vibration, which is a plus point for any bow. You will spend minimal time tuning the Switchback. Users have also found that at a 26" draw, a lighter arrow of 324 to 351 grains will shoot much faster than the specified range. The power that the Mathews bow exudes at 60 lbs draw weight is impressive. The bow is perfectly suited for women who had to earlier grapple with not the right amount of poundage in shorter draw lengths. You will have to keep in mind that you should specify the let-off you desire when you are shopping for your Switchback bow.
Another great advantage to the Mathews Switchback is the Zebra Barracuda string that has big serving area. Its twisted design removes string rotation and you will not need to use tubing with the peep.
The Switchback bow is a stealthy weapon and one that will make any hunter happy. Users have also felt that arrows tend to roughen with usage on other bows, but with the Mathews Switchback Compound Bow, they remain smooth. This is another feather in the cap of the Mathews Company.
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