text: The Cinque Collective is the result of a fresh approach towards collecting. I am a young art enthusiast. The Collective began as an extension of my own collection, and consequently is deeply rooted in a sense of approachable collecting. As a product of the early 90's my eyes have always been attracted to Diamond Skulls and Naughty Nurses. Such artworks and their artists have encouraged the genesis of the Collective. My current focus is on the art of the "now", the gritty, the satirical, the political, the fun. A reflection of the new with homage to the old. Art that operates outside the contemporary "white cube" of high art – versatile art that can perform on a gallery wall just as easily as it could on pavement or a sidewalk.


text:
This efficient and replicable 360º management model transforms costs into revenue and creates new lines of income for operators and ISP providers. It is comprised of 4 activity pillars affecting and involving every department within the providers organizations.More [+]
Proprietary platform for managing products, services, operators and providers, integrated with over 40 partners. International HUB.More [+]
Titans Group´s business model is integrated with the carriers, enabling Titans to provide premium services over the carriers data connections. It is multiplatform, compatible with all devices and operating systems, thus allowing consumers total freedom of choiceMore [+]
© 2014 All Rights Reserved

subset: commoncrawl


text:
2012 marks the 20th year of Bethlehem A.D., a South Bay Christmastime tradition that recreates the ancient village of Bethlehem on the night of the first Christmas. FREE to the public, visitors walk through the outdoor village and interact with costumed actors; camels and other exotic animals; mingle with Roman centurions, tax collectors, census takers, village craftspeople, folk dancers and more. Angels on rooftops move to the music of a beautiful soundtrack, and the Holy Family in the Manger remind all about the true "Reason for the Season". Across the street from the event, free donuts and coffee and hot cider are served and bathrooms are available. December 21, 22, 23, from 6:00pm to 9:30pm nightly. 1305 Middlefield Road, 1 block south of Main Street in Redwood City. A memorable experience for the entire family. Follow the searchlights in the sky to Bethlehem A.D. !
Copyright ©2014 Planck LLC d/b/a Patch Media. All rights reserved | Patch Network


text:
Presented By
Quizlet.com is the largest and fastest growing educational flashcards site on the
web, providing free, powerful online study tools to more than a million students
per month globally. Founded in 2005 by high school sophomore Andrew Sutherland (now
at MIT),Quizlet™ makes studying fun, and offers an ever-growing library of user-contributed
flashcard sets on subjects ranging from languages to standardized test prep to math
and science. Our 500,000 registered users have uploaded tens of millions of flashcards.
With a strong focus on student needs, Quizlet's goal is to provide easy-to-use study
tools in a fun learning environment. For more information please see http://quizlet.com.
In Partnership with:


text:
Pinball Hall of Fame � The Williams Collection faithfully recreates eight of the most memorable tables from the golden age of pinball in stunning, photorealistic 3D. Players begin the game with access to four pinball tables, and the remaining four tables are unlocked as the game progresses. Players can spend as little as two minutes on a quick pinball challenge, or delve deeper into the game, gaining rewards in a token-based system as they unlock each of the pinball tables. Single-player Arcade and Challenge modes provide hours of solo entertainment, and a Multiplayer mode lets players face each other head-on.
Pinball Hall of Fame - The Williams Collection is a Traditional/3D Pinball video game for Wii published by Crave Entertainment on August 24, 2007. It's rated Everyone-10 by the ESRB and 10 of our users have voted it 4.2 out of 5 stars.
Our newest cheats for Pinball Hall of Fame - The Williams Collection were added February 4, 2008. We also have the game available on PlayStation 2, PSP, in addition to Wii.
If you were looking for Pinball Hall of Fame - The Williams Collection for Wii cheats, then you might also want cheats for:


text:
cute. love the song lyrics as your title
Clever to have a test run before diving in to dog ownership! Love the title work.
Love the layout of this!
Project - I knew you were trouble
by janell_nugent
posted 02/04/13 at 10:37 AM
Galleries: Scrapbooking
We dog watched a beagle during Christmas and it was a LOT of trouble! Fun, but trouble.
Gen Bursett Made of Awesome P and Co
In Good Company Collab kit P and Co
An Innocent Heart Collab kit P and Co
Gen Bursett and Mye De Leon Green Lights Ahead P and Co
Robyn Meierotto Basic Stitches in white Pixels and Company
Copyright © 1999-2014 It's Like This LLC. Two Peas in a Bucket is a trademark of It's Like This LLC. All Rights Reserved.


text:
Pac-12 season starts early this year, as Washington State will travel to take on USC Saturday night. Television coverage begins at 10:30 p.m. ET on Fox Sports 1.
USC had a Thursday night matchup in the opening week, easily dispatching the Hawaii Warriors in Honolulu, 30-13. The Trojans were losing 5-3 early in the second quarter after allowing a safety and a field goal, but responded with 27 straight points to take an insurmountable lead.
Washington State lost a tight game to Auburn in its opening contest, losing 31-24 despite gaining 70 more yards than the Tigers. After a disappointing 3-9 record in Mike Leach's debut season, the head coach is looking for a bit more control over his passing attack, which put up 344 yards last week but only 5.3 yards per attempt (and three interceptions).
The numbers
Rankings and records: USC leads the all-time series 57-8-4, and has not lost against the Cougars since 2002.
Vegas: USC opened as a 15-point favorite. The over/under is 54 points. OddsShark has more.
Weather: A low of 68 with a high of 86, partly cloudy.
Three names to know
Marqise Lee. The Trojans' Heisman candidate caught eight passes in the opening win for 104 yards. Last year, he put up the jaw-dropping totals of 118 receptions for 1,721 yards and 14 touchdowns. Washington State held Auburn to just 99 yards passing in its opener, but will have much more to contend with in Lee.
Dion Bailey. USC's safety led the team with seven tackles against Hawaii, picked off a pass, and had a sack. He led the team with four interceptions last season, and could throw a serious wrench in Mike Leach's plans.
Gabe Marks. An L.A. native, it will be a homecoming for the star Washington State receiver. He caught nine passes for 81 yards in the opener, and had 560 receiving yards last season.
Two things at stake
For USC, a loss to Washington State would certainly put Lane Kiffin directly on the hot seat.
For Washington State, after a disappointing 2012, the Cougars are hoping for a strong start to the Pac-12 season.
How to witness
TV: 10:30 p.m. ET on Fox Sports 1.
Radio: USC gets their games broadcast on ESPN Radio, so check the affiliates here. Here are the Washington State radio affiliates.
Online streaming: Fox Sports 1 does not appear to stream their games.
Further reading
For all your Washington State needs, check out CougCenter. For the USC perspective, check out Conquest Chronicles.
More from SB Nation:
Follow @SBNationCFB Follow @SBNRecruiting
• 4,000 words each about 125 college football teams: The Bill C. preview series
• Alabama vs. Oregon and all 34 other bowl game projections
•Clowney, Manziel headline SB Nation's preseason All-America team
• Projecting this year's most fun college football games, according to math
• Picking every 2013 college football conference race


text:
Political symbols are important for national identity, and of these the flag is perhaps most so. As many scholars of nationalism have observed, the flag is not just a colored piece of cloth. It is a piece of cloth loaded with meaning and with emotions. The flag visualizes the nation, it represents the nation both at special times (national ceremonies, sport competitions, graduation days, etc.) and during the everyday life. As a reminder of the omnipresence of the nation, of its reality, the flag raises strong feelings in the members of the community it represents: joy when it is put up for victories, sorrow when it reminds the group of tragedies or losses.
Of all the nations of Europe, the Danes have a special pride in their red and white flag. The Dannebrog is claimed to be the oldest flag in the world (officially appearing on the coat of arms of the of King Valdemar IV around 1340) and comes with a legend that endows it with an almost sacred quality (it was descended from the sky during the battle of Lyndanisse in 1219 to save the army of Valdemar II from an otherwise sure death at the hands of the heathens of what is today Estonia).
Not only is the Dannebrog a special flag, the Danes have also a special way to relate to it. Like elsewhere in Scandinavia, the national flag is part of the personal calendar, being raised at special times for the individual or the family (birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, etc.). It also belongs to the country landscape, as almost every house has a flag pole. But the Danes do not stop here. For them, the use of the Dannebrog has been extended into the commercial arena, as a symbol of the "good life" – thus its ubiquitous presence on "made in Denmark" products (beer, cheese, ham) or on price tags of any products on a special sale. Because of its commercial use, the Danish flag is even more present in the every day life of the inhabitants of the country.
Given this mythologized history and type of flagging practice it comes as no surprise that any political discussion that include the national flag raises vivid debates. This is currently the case with the debate around a proposed change in the rules about the display of the flag. Summarized, the debate was started by the more liberal political parties (the Social-Liberals [Radikale Venstre] and the Liberal Alliance), who proposed a relaxation of the current flagging rules (dating since 1915). So far these rule prohibit the private display of other flags than the Dannebrog. The liberals wish to extend this right to other national flags, invoking the principle of having the liberty to do as one wishes on one's private property. Easy to imagine the reaction of the nationalist Danish People's Party (DF), for whom the flag is intrinsically connected with the essence of Danish national identity. The Conservatives came to the help of DF, supporting the exclusivity principle of flagging, with the Social Democrats also standing by the tradition. The Socialists (SF) and Unity List (Enhedslisten) are in favor of the liberal proposal.
As seen above, the issue of the flag effectively divides Danish politics in two, but outside the classical ideological lines. The positions are clearly marked in what has become a most watched video debate in the daily TV news magazine "Deadline" opposing the Conservative Rasmus Jarlov and the Liberal Ole Birk Olesen. The arguments are a reprise of the exchange taking place on Facebook, where Jarlov wrote
There is no control over the economy and the election promises. But then one can divert attention from these problems by going to war against the Danish culture. Now, the Radicals want to allow flagging with the Swaziland and the Iranian flag over the Danish country. The only original ideas we hear from the government parties appear to be this kind of culturally radical measures. The canon lists [n.a. lists with the essential readings in Danish literature] must be abolished. The Old Theater (Gammel Scene) disbanded. The Ministry of Church Matters may not wish Merry Christmas. And now Dannebrog is also attacked. I wonder if Liberal Alliance is backing this idea, just as they used to?
Like the leader of the Danish People's Party Pia Kjaersgaard, the Conservatives phrase the debate in terms of national values and national identities. To change the flagging rules is to abandon the quintessential expression of Danishness. The proposed change is nothing but a way to dilute the national identity, together with the other measures listed above. The accusation is clear: the liberals and the radicals are anti-national, a threat to the traditional values of the Danes and thus irresponsible and disloyal members of the community.
To this the reply of the Liberal Ole Birk Olesen is almost immediate. Olesen writes on his Facebook page
You are right. You cannot decide which flag will fly from my flag pole. Get your own garden and your own flag pole, hippie.
This last reply is to be understood as a hint to the fact that the Conservative Jarlov lives in an apartment in Copenhagen and not on the countryside in a villa, and thus he leads " a bohemian life" to quote again one of Olesen's declarations. Since the main argument of the Liberals is based on the idea of the respect of private property, and since Jarlov does not own a "proper" real estate, he is giving up on hs own the right to decide over which flag should be flagged.
How do the Danes feel about this proposal? According to an unscientific opinion poll on the website of the TV2 News, of the 4467 votes casted at the time when I write this, an overwhelming majority (84%) is against allowing other nations' flags to be displayed. And when "Politiken", left-leaning and one of the main dailies in Denmark asks "should it be allowed to raise foreign flags in Denmark?" the opinions are divided almost evenly: of the 4685 votes, 45% are against and 51% for the preservation of the Dannebrog monopoly. The Politiken article also receives 77 comments, where both pro- and con arguments are being made.
How do you, readers of this post, feel about such a debate? Is it outdated in our supra- or post-national times? Or is it, on the contrary, a sign that we are not supra- or postnational yet?


text:
The state of Washington uses specific guidelines to determine child support. Parents who want to estimate either how much child support they owe, or how much child support they will receive, should use Washington's interactive child support calculator, which is provided by the state.
Tips for Using the Washington Child Support Calculator
- Only use the Washington child support calculator provided on the state's Department of Child Support services web site.
- Third-party child support calculators may not provide users with a reliable, accurate child support estimate.
- Be aware that the Washington child support calculator is designed to provide an estimate only.
- In order to use the calculator, you will need to know the total income of both parents, including wages, salaries, business income, maintenance, imputed income, and all other sources of income.
- You will also need to know about certain expenses for each parent, including federal and state taxes and mandatory union dues.
- Calculations determined with the Washington child support calculator are not saved. In order to keep a record of the data, use the "print" command on your computer to create a PDF of the completed worksheet.
Tips for Parents Requesting Child Support in Washington
- Become familiar with Washington's child support guidelines.
- File for child support at your local Child Support Agency.
- You can print an application for child support services right from Washington's Division of Child Support Services web site.
- When filing for child support, provide a much detailed, accurate information as you can.
Tips for Parents Who Owe Child Support in Washington
- You can make child support payments online through Washington's Child Support Internet Payment Service.
- Be aware that the state of Washington charges interest on unpaid child support.
- If you have difficulty paying child support, consider requesting a child support modification.


text:
Sports & Fitness
- Absolutely Fit
2154 Newbridge Rd, Bellmore, NY 11710
This gym at the back of the Allied Medical and Rehabilitation Center provides different levels of certified personal…More training instruction. Multi-class pricing packages are available for long-term fitness goal planning.
- Adventurcise
3023 Lee Pl, Bellmore, NY 11710
Adventurcise holds exercise classes for kids using components of resistance training, aerobics, martial arts and…More mind-body exercises. The business is tackling child obesity and advocates wellness, positive self-esteem, leadership and health. Certified instructors hold sessions, in a class or an individualized setting, that last between 30 and 45 minutes.
- All American Gymnastics
2755 Merrick Rd, Bellmore, NY 11710
All American Gymnastics has the staff and equipment to train budding gymnasts at the highest level. Call for a schedule…More of classes. The gym also hosts gymnastics-themed birthday parties.
- Bellmore Little League
P.O. Box 1228, Bellmore, NY 11710
Bellmore Little League is an organized baseball league for boys and girls ages 5-years-old and up. The league requires…More that participants register in person in November and are then eligible to play for an entire season. Bellmore Little League organizes both baseball and softball games.
- Bellmore Merrick Basketball League
PO Box 364, Bellmore, NY 11710
Bellmore Merrick Basketball League offers boys and girls in grades 2 - 12 basketball instruction through clinics,…More practices and games.
- Bellmore Merrick Roller Hockey
1620-1644 Bellmore Ave, North Bellmore, NY 11710
Bellmore Merrick Roller Hockey is an organization that has been offering programs for roller hockey enthusiasts for more…More than 30 years. It hosts a variety of leagues for children and teens in different age groups starting in first grade.
- Champion's Tae Kwon Do
2803 Merrick Rd, Bellmore, NY 11710
Champion's Tae Kwon Do offers a range of tae kwon do classes for students of all ages and levels. Classes are led by…More Master Christine Oh and instructor Robert Sheehan. The center also offers kickboxing classes. Private parties can also be booked at the center. Visit the school's Web site for a full list of classes and schedules.
- Chillz Dance School
2277 Bellmore Ave, Bellmore, NY 11710
Chillz Dance School offers a variety of dance classes including hip-hop, jazz and ballet for all ages. It also offers…More dance cardio and kickboxing classes.
Next Showing 1-10 of 39


text:
Do You Hear a Din in Your Head? Part 1
Several years ago I published some scientific articles on a topic called involuntary mental rehearsal. To rehearse means to practice or go over something so that you get better at it. Involuntary is the opposite of voluntary, and means that you don't intend or try to do something – it just happens. Mental refers to thinking. So you put these all together and you get "thinking about something over and over again without actually wanting or trying to." An example of involuntary mental rehearsal would be when you hear and song and you keep singing or humming (making noise without opening your mouth) it, even if you don't like it! (This is sometimes referred to as the Song Stuck in My Head experience, as researcher Tim Murphey has called it.)
Involuntary mental rehearsal also happens with language acquirers (people picking up a new language). One of the leading (best, most important) linguists in the world, Dr. Stephen Krashen, called this the "Din in the Head." A din is noise, usually a noise that you cannot understand. Krashen noticed that he sometimes experienced a "din" or involuntary mental rehearsal in languages that he was studying. Here's a description of this experience. See if you have ever had this happen to you in English:
"You have the Din if you sometimes 'hear' a clearly noticeable jumble (mix) of English words, sounds, phrases, or even melody patterns in you head. These words and phrases are usually things you have been hearing or reading recently (in class or on English audio programs or television). Often you 'hear' the words and phrases in the voice qualities of your teacher or of the people who made English audio, or maybe even in your own voice. These random pieces of English just come into or appear in your head at nearly any time or place, and it's all usually involuntary. At times it may be active enough to be described as a 'constant rehearsal in the head.'"
I used to get the Din in my head when I was a beginning and intermediate student of Spanish, and I still do after I read magazine or watch a TV show in Spanish. The same thing happens to me when I hear other languages I've tried to acquire (such as Italian and French).
It is also possible to experience a din in your own languge, if you read or listen to a style or type of language that you are not familiar with, such as poetry or an older form of your language. The din usually doesn't last long, and will go away after a few days unless you continue to read or listen to that form of the language.
Do you ever get a Din in the Head after listening to ESL Podcast? The Din usually takes place when you are not thinking about English or concentrating on something else (for example, when you are washing the dishes or driving and not listening to music).
The more important question is: What does the Din really mean in terms of language acquisition? To find out that, come back next week for Part 2 of this post.


text:
Northern & Central Florida
Local Staff Contacts
Orlando, FL 32803
Together we train to beat Cancer
RELENTLESS from the start, Team In Training participants are FOCUSED on raising
money to make a difference for cancer patients and their families. To make a difference.
For 25 years, Team In Training (TNT) athletes have been helping LLS accelerate blood cancer treatments and save lives. People just like you are walking, running, hiking, cycling, and swimming to create a world without cancer. In joining the TEAM, you become part of the movement that is beating cancer - one mile at a time!
Talk to a Team In Training staff member at 407-898-0733 ext. 1996 or email email@example.com to set up a time for us to call you.
Want to get your company involved? Check out our Corporate Teams program!
Nike Women's Half Marathon San Francisco, A Race to Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
October 19, 2014
Don't bet on the lottery. Receive guaranteed entry in to this event with TNT!
Space Coast Marathon & Half Marathon
November 30, 2014
Cocoa, FL
With TNT you have guaranteed entry into the full marathon and SOLD OUT half marathon.
Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend January 10 - 11, 2015
Orlando, FL
Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
January 10 - 11, 2015
Join us for one of these other great events with our FLEX team!
Disneyland 1/2 Marathon ~ Events DC Nation's Triathlon To Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ~ Honolulu Century Ride ~ Bank of America Chicago Marathon ~ Marine Corps Marathon
Rock 'n' Roll Oasis Vancouver 1/2 Marathon ~ Hike Joshua Tree National Park
Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon & 1/2 Marathon ~ Athens Classic Marathon
El Tour de Tucson presented by Casino Del Sol Resort


text:
Jessica Biel was radiant as she took to the red carpet for the 'New Year's Eve' premiere in New York City last night.
I was delighted to see her wearing my favourite look from the Valentino Spring 2012 collection.
Thankfully she wore it well.
The crystal-embellished drop-waist dress with bell-shaped sleeves was paired with gold Christian Louboutin 'Anna' sandals.
As much as I love this look, Jessica's grey Valentino clutch irks me. I wish she'd opted for the complementary runway clutch instead.
Her option feels a tad out of place against her sensational, shimmering look.
Credit: Style.com & Getty
Posted by Catherine Kallon on December 8th, 2011 In: Jessica Biel, Premiere, Runway To Red Carpet, Valentino


text:
Our Services
Affordable Cleaning Service in Macomb Oakland and St. Clair County
We at Superior Maintenance Services understand that we all love a clean and tidy business, but it's just too tedious and time-
Superior Maintenance Services is the only, cleaning service that you'll ever need. We can handle everything from cleaning your Business sidewalks to keeping your complex's mezzanine floor spotless. If you have absolutely any cleaning need that you would rather ignore, give us a call today at Superior Maintenance Services.


text:
The city of Boise will begin fall leaf pickup on Monday, with weekly collection continuing through Nov. 30. Collection dates for other areas of the Valley: Ada County (Nov. 4 to Nov. 15); Eagle (Nov. 4 to Nov. 30); Meridian (Nov. 11 to Nov. 30); and Garden City (Nov. 18 to Nov. 22).
Here's what they ask you to do:
Put leaves and yard trimmings in large paper leaf bags
Leave the bags open
Set out bags on regular trash day before 7 a.m. (leaf bags collected between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m.)
Cluster bags at the curb at least 3 feet from your trash cart
Yard trimmings include garden plants, small-diameter shrub trimmings and small amounts of grass are OK.
Do not set out yard waste in regular plastic bags or boxes it will not be collected. Put bagged trash in the gray trash cart.
Yard waste in extra trash cans will need an overflow sticker and will not be recycled.
Do not put branches or woody materials in the paper leaf bags. Branches should be bundled (maximum 60 pounds and 4 feet long), and an overflow sticker is required on each bundle.
Boise residents should have received $10 coupons for compostable paper leaf bags at the beginning of the year. The coupon is on the 2013 recycling calendar. If residents have questions about the coupon, they can send an email to email@example.com (include your name and address) or call 384-3901.
Ada County Solid Waste Management Department is accepting leaves only for free at the Hidden Hollow Landfill for composting through Dec. 7.
Consider making mulch from leaves, or chop them with a mower or shredder and put in compost piles or garden beds. Using shredded leaves as mulch adds nitrogen for the spring, city officials said.


text:
|RSS Feeds
|Original Content
|Funny Pictures
|Funny Videos
|Funny GIFs
|YouTube Videos
|User Rankings
|NSFW Content
Anonymous commenting is allowed
#103 - potatopotato (03/24/2011) [-]
****** SAMMICHES'. So tomorrow at noon, post as your facebook status 'I like it on the table, while watching football, on the ground, with cold beer, in the back seat of my car, while in the shower, while driving' etc. etc. My fellow men, the war is on. Let us show women all over the globe that we MEN are not as naive as we may seem. NOON tomorrow. Spread the word!
+1#137 to #103 - thatcanadian **User deleted account** has deleted their comment [-]
#113 to #103 - rolandrollin (03/24/2011) [-]
0#110 to #103 - rolandrollin has deleted their comment [-]


text:
Hamah Moore Ingram
- Last Updated on 08:00 AM 03/06/13
Mrs. Hamah Moore Ingram of Nathalie died Sunday, March 3, 2013, at The Woodview.
She was born Nov. 10, 1914 in Halifax County. She was the daughter of the late Harry Luck Moore and Mary Gertrude Adams Moore and was married to the late Norman Preston Ingram.
Mrs. Ingram was a member of Halifax Baptist Church where she was a Sunday school teacher for 50 plus years. She was also a vital part of the WMU.
Mrs. Ingram is survived by one son, Louis L. Ingram, and wife Debbie of Nathalie; one daughter, Mary I. Caldwell, and husband Barney of Rustburg; one sister, Willie M. Mason, of Nathalie; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ingram will be held at Halifax Baptist Church on Saturday, March 9, 2013, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Eddie Collins officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the church for one hour prior to the service and other times at the home of her son, Louis, and Debbie Ingram, 8245 Chatham Road, Nathalie.
Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering or Gleaning for the World, P.O. Box 645 Concord, VA 24538.
Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfunerals.com
Arrangements are by Powell Funeral Home, South Boston.


text:
A holistic model for blended learning
Saghafi, Mahmoud Reza, Franz, Jill M., & Crowther, Philip (2013) A holistic model for blended learning. Journal of Interactive Learning Research (JILR). (In Press)
|PDF (363kB)
Administrators only | Request a copy from author
While the studio environment has been promoted as an ideal educational setting for project-based disciplines, few qualitative studies have been undertaken in a comprehensive way (Bose, 2007). This study responds to this need by adopting Grounded Theory methodology in a qualitative comparative approach. The research aims to explore the limitations and benefits of a face-to-face (f2f) design studio as well as a virtual design studio (VDS) as experienced by architecture students and educators at an Australian university in order to find the optimal combination for a blended environment to maximize learning. The main outcome is a holistic multidimensional blended model being sufficiently flexible to adapt to various setting, in the process, facilitating constructivist learning through self-determination, self-management, and personalization of the learning environment.
Impact and interest:
Citation countsare sourced monthly from Scopus and Web of Science® citation databases.
These databases contain citations from different subsets of available publications and different time periods and thus the citation count from each is usually different. Some works are not in either database and no count is displayed. Scopus includes citations from articles published in 1996 onwards, and Web of Science® generally from 1980 onwards.
Citations counts from the Google Scholar™ indexing service can be viewed at the linked Google Scholar™ search.
|ID Code:
|Item Type:
|Journal Article
|Additional URLs:
|face-to-face design studio, virtual design studio, VDS, f2f
|Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification > STUDIES IN CREATIVE ARTS AND WRITING (190000)
|Current > Schools > School of Design
Current > QUT Faculties and Divisions > Creative Industries Faculty
|Copyright Owner:
|Copyright 2012 Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education
|Deposited On:
|06 Sep 2012 08:33
|Last Modified:
|04 Dec 2013 13:15
Export: EndNote | Dublin Core | BibTeX
Repository Staff Only: item control page


text:
2 results found, Search Again
This August, Thomond Park will host some of the world's biggest clubs including Saracens, New South Wales Waratahs, Stade Français, Moscow, Auckland, San Francisco, South Africa's Blue Bulls & Munster...
Read more
An 8K route around the University of Limerick Campus which brings women of all ages together for an active day out in one of Limerick's landmarks.
Read more
We are continually looking to improve the experience on our website.
Please take part in our short survey, so we can make ireland.com a better place for everyone.
Ireland.com uses cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue without changing your settings, we'll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies from Ireland.com.
If you're a visitor from the island of Ireland you may want to visit one of these sites… Otherwise proceed to Ireland.com


text:
I am back in the U.S. after another busy product development trip in China. I worked long days on this trip, and the 12-hour time difference always hits me harder when I return home, so I am not up for writing much of a post this afternoon. My brain is fried, but I want to quickly mention the Oregon Manifest Constructor's Design Challenge results before the week is out. Tony Pereira, who also won the first Manifest in 2009, took the top prize last Saturday with a custom electric assist bike which features a big black box on the front rack. The box is lockable, includes USB ports for charging devices on the go, and houses an integrated sound system. From the little bit I have read so far, those all seemed to be details that the judges liked, giving this bike the edge over the others in the competition. Honestly, I don't know much more about it than that, so I will reserve my comments until I read more about all the entries.
You can find out more about the winners, and runners up, at the Core77 blog and at this Bike Portland post which features quite a few pictures from the event. Also, check out the three bikes (really 2 bikes and a trike) that resulted from the collaborations between design firms and framebuilders…and be sure to vote for your favorite Creative Collaboration on the Oregon Manifest website.
One bike that I am curious about is the cargo bike built by Vimana Cycle (pictured here…I think). A reader, Deb, left the following comment about that bike in response to an older post about the completion:
"I was at the Manifest on Saturday and was wondering about the rider who rolled across the finish line first, number 27. The officials put the bike and rider off to the side and not a word was said about them. It was a very interesting looking cargo bike and I heard several people in the crowd asking what was going on. I stopped and chatted with the rider for few minutes and he said the bike was built by Vimana but had been disqualified from the competition because it had not been finished in time for the judging. It just seemed kind of odd like the officials didn't know what to do with a bike and rider that had clearly made the 50 mile test and rolled in far ahead of the rest of the field. The bike was obviously a well built and capable cargo hauler. And apparently fast. The crowd seemed surprised that a cargo bike finished first. Anyone have a clue what that was about?"
As she said, it was disqualified after the 51-mile field test and was not eligible for the judges to vote on, but I would love to hear more about the cargo bike that placed first in the race. If you know anything about it, fill me in with a comment.


text:
Articles Posted in the " Music " Category
A Woman's Place in Rock Music
Rock 'n' roll IS all about breaking rules, going your own way, going against the establishment, and yet, being a head-banging, growling, singer – and female – is still rare and even controversial today!
How Overcoming Body Image Issues Has Helped My Career
Naomi Mercer, singer, rapper and performer shares her thoughts about her self image issues and how overcoming judgments regarding her body has helped her career.
"Sweet Lorraine" ~ Husband Writes Loving Song for Wife of 73 Years
Husband Writes Loving Song for Wife of 73 Years
Dreams: My Journey with Multiple Sclerosis
In celebration of World MS Day yesterday, MS patient advocate and singer/songwriter Kristie Salerno Kent launched her new memoir: Dreams: My Journey with Multiple Sclerosis.
Eight Tips For An Awesome Concert Experience
If this is your first time going to a concert, you may be a little apprehensive about what to do. Follow these eight tips and you will look like a pro concert go-er.
Landfill Harmonic – The Recycled Orchestra
Landfill Harmonic is a documentary about a extraordinary orchestra in Paraguay where the musicians make beautiful music from instruments made from trash.
Addiction To Sound: Best Albums of 2012
Each selection on this list composes music with more passion than anything you'll hear on your local radio station and I hope that each of you give these artists a listen.
Streaming Music Services Reviewed
Check out this review on streaming music services on which service is the best value for the money; based on catalog, portability, and stability.
Firefly: Delaware's First Major Music Festival
It appears residents of the town of Dover, Delaware can anticipate an annual re-occurrence of the Firefly Music Festival.
Ten Great Break Up Songs
Check out this writer's list of ten of the best break-up songs of all time and see if you agree.
Promoters May Cancel 2014 Coachella Event and Change Locations Due to Tax Hike
Skip Paige, VP of Goldenvoice, was clear that if this initiative is approved, there would be no Coachella festival in 2014, and it would then be relaunched in 2015 in a new location.
Addiction To Sound Presents: Desert Island Collection
Adam shares his top five album picks that he would want with him if he was stranded on a desert island. Care to share yours?
Taylor Swift Donates $4 Million to Country Music Hall of Fame
The 22-year-old country artist donated $4 million dollars this week to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville.
Addiction To Sound
The Death of a Pioneer: Adam Yauch 1964 – 2012
Microsoft to Unveil New Streaming Music Service
What this service is designed to do is replace their current Zune media service. If you're not familiar with Zune, it's basically a combined music and video software that can sync up your digital media to any Windows phone or laptop.
Addiction To Sound
Imperfect Women is excited to announce that Adam Hook will be joining our writing staff and sharing his passion for "all things" music with our community.
Dick Clark Dead At The Age Of 82
Dick Clark passed away today at St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica, California at the age of 82.
The Top 10 Workout Songs For Winter 2012
Traditionally, winter is the time of year when folks find it hardest to get out and exercise. Find out what music is keeping people motivated this winter!
Jobs to Get Posthumous Grammy
Steve Jobs will be one of the many recipients of a Grammy Award come February.
Taylor Swift Wins AMC's Entertainer Of The Year
Ethan Miller, Getty Images – The ladies dominated (as they should) at the 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards Sunday night held at the MGM in Las Vegas.


text:
You'll love the touches of whimsy in Joel Dewberry's Botanique collection! With a subdued palette infused with orange and blue hues, this quilt is perfect for spring mornings and garden picnics. Make one today!
Craftsy Price
Joel Dewberry, the second oldest of seven children, grew up in a home where he was introduced early to the joy of expressing his creativity through a variety of artistic mediums. As a prolific designer, artist and craftsman, Joel is thrilled to express his passion for design on the medium of fabric. Joel's superb sense of harmonizing an eclectic mix of design styles into a cohesive collection has drawn him respect and attention as it delivers a modern yet timeless style.


text:
Browse: Home / Duke 2011 ACC Champions
Duke 2011 ACC Champions
Duke rocks Carolina 75-58 to win ACC Championship
By Mark Watson on March 13, 2011
GREENSBORO – Duke knocked the Tar Heels back on their heels taking control of the ACC Championship game from the outset, but there would be no come from behind win today. The Blue Devils defense locked down the Tar Heels holding them to 33.9% from the field. Duke senior Kyle Singler held down Harrison Barnes as […]
Posted in Duke Basketball | Tagged BDN, Duke 2011 ACC Champions, Duke throttles UNC for ACC title, Kyle Singler, Nolan Smith


text:
At the end of a long day, what do the president of the United States and the first lady talk about?
That's what David Letterman wanted to know when Michelle Obama stopped by "The Late Show" Monday. In this clip, the host asks: "Hypothetically speaking, at the end of the day, has your husband ever come home and said to you, 'Oh, that John Boehner, what an idiot!'"
Watch the video above to see what the first lady had to say.
Obama position on gay marriage sows more confusion
Why President Obama Can't Say "I Support Gay Marriage" -- Yet
Obama opposes NC constitutional amendment on gay marriage, civil unions
President Obama and Marriage Equality: Move On Already!
De Niro fundraises with FLOTUS: 'Do you really think our country is ready for ...
Same-sex marriage, the state dinner and the president's table [Update]
Same-sex benefits a powder keg in Pentagon


text:
Mailing Address:
Department of English
Middle Tennessee State University
Box 70
1301 East Main Street
Murfreesboro, TN 37132
Main Office: Peck Hall 302
Department Chair: Dr. Tom Strawman
Telephone: (615) 898-5644
Fax: (615) 898-5098
Best Practices
(This portion of our site is still in progress. If you have Best Practices to share, please email Maria Clayton at email@example.com. A form will be available for sharing on this page soon.)


text:
Antoine Winfield News
Antoine Winfield news continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.
Monday Jun 23 | The News Tribune
At 33, Williams could be nice fit for Seahawks
Williams' 11-year career with the Minnesota Vikings has been that good, his presence in the middle that felt.
Trending on the Topix Network
Seahawks' Williams adjusting just fine
It's rare that a professional athlete embraces a decrease in playing time, but for the Seattle Seahawks' newest addition, a slightly smaller work load sounds ideal.
Kevin Williams, new Seahawks' DT, reportedly took less to come to Seattle
The Seahawks signed veteran defensive tackle Kevin Williams last week , and it's now being reported he took less money to come to Seattle over New England and Minnesota.
Finally making his mark: Seahawks rookie CB playing after sitting out a year with foot injuries
Some NFL players would rather not bother with voluntary offseason workouts. Seahawks cornerback Tharold Simon can't wait for the next one.
Seahawks sign six-time Pro Bowl DT Kevin Williams
The six-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle has signed with the Seattle Seahawks, owner Paul Allen announced Thursday on Twitter.
Updated: Mon Jun 23, 2014 05:36 am
Copyright © 2014 Topix LLC


text:
Virginia "Ginny" Regell Boles is the new assistant principal at John Sevier Elementary School.
Principal Rick Wilson recently named Boles to the position. She replaces Carla Werner who retired at the end of the 2009-2010 school year.
Wilson said Boles has served on the administrative team and taught 3rd and 4th grade at John Sevier Elementary since 2001. Boles attended Oak Ridge High School, earned degrees at Maryville College and Lincoln Memorial University and taught school in Georgia prior to returning to East Tennessee. "Mrs. Boles is a gifted leader and administrator who regularly participates in professional development opportunities and engages her leadership skill at all levels of the organization," Wilson said. "The John Sevier School community welcomes Ginny to her new position."


text:
Dr. Stuart Hyde, a resident at Atria Tamalpais Creek in Novato, was inducted into the San Francisco State University Gold Circle of the National Association of Television Arts and Sciences on Nov. 3. Dr. Hyde was recognized for more than 50 years of outstanding contributions to the broadcast community.
Stuart received his doctorate at Stanford University. While teaching at USC in 1958, Stuart was offered and accepted the position of Professor of Telecommunications at San Francisco State University. In 1964, he was offered the position of chairman of the broadcasting department. He continued to teach and also did many pro bono projects including public service announcements and documentaries until the year 2007.
In 1970, Stuart lived in Corte Madera near San Quentin State Prison and decided to volunteer to teach a radio and TV performance class to prisoners every Wednesday for four hours. Stuart taught the class for 11 years. He collected their performances on video and they would review themselves and their classmates.
Stuart told the residents of Atria, "I realized the teaching I was doing at San Quentin was some of the most meaningful work of my career because I saw the significant changes these men went through."
In 1964, when four children were in a church and were killed by members of the KKK, Stuart felt compelled to do something. He decided to hire Buzz Anderson, an African American broadcaster. After that, Stuart began recruiting African American students into the broadcasting industry in addition to his teaching.
Stuart was committed to social justice and thinks all broadcasters should be as well.
We are very proud to have Stuart Hyde as a resident of Atria Tamalpais Creek.


text:
Now Playing
Connect with Us
Podcasts & RSS Feeds
|All Content
|View all podcasts & RSS feeds
Most Active Stories
Gulf Oil Spill
10:18 am
Thu July 22, 2010
Stormy Weather Could Halt Clean-up and Relief Well
By Eileen Fleming
New Orleans, La. – Retired Coast Guard Admiral Thad Allen says if conditions get too rough, vessels now at the well site will be sent to shore for safety. He says one of the last to leave will be a ship carrying robots that have been transmitting images of the well.
"If we had to leave the well capped and unattended right now, we're probably be looking at a gap of three to four days where we would not have surveillance on scene."
Allen could order the cap reopened before abandoning the well site to relieve pressure at the cap. He says so far the cap system has only minor leaks, and pressure readings show the well isn't leaking under the seafloor. Federal forecasters are watching a weather system near Haiti that they say has a 60 percent chance of becoming a tropical storm by the end of the week.
For NPR News, I'm Eileen Fleming in New Orleans.


text:
Published on August 15th, 2011 | by Gary DeMar48
Gun and Baseball Bat Control in Great Britain
Great Britain has strict gun control laws. Advocates of gun control believe that these laws cut down on violence and crime. Such laws only empower lawbreakers. Gun homicides were low in the United Kingdom even before gun control laws went into effect. This does not mean that there hasn't been any gun violence since these laws went into effect in 1977. "Over the course of a few days in the summer of 2001, gun-toting men burst into an English court and freed two defendants; a shooting outside a London nightclub left five women and three men wounded; and two men were machine-gunned to death in a residential neighborhood of north London. And on New Year's Day this year [2002] a 19-year-old girl walking on a main street in east London was shot in the head by a thief who wanted her mobile phone. London police are now looking to New York City police for advice."
Gun control has had an impact elsewhere: a dramatic increase in other violent crimes. "For example, comparing London and New York, cities of very similar population and demographics, the rate of assaults and robberies is over six times as high, and 7 or 10 times nationwide (depending on statistic used)." Compared with the United States, "the United Kingdom has a slightly higher total crime rate per capita of approximately 85 per 1000 people, while in the USA it is approximately 80."
Consider this 2002 article from Reason.com:
On a June evening two years ago, Dan Rather made many stiff British upper lips quiver by reporting that England had a crime problem and that, apart from murder, "theirs is worse than ours." The response was swift and sharp. "Have a Nice Daydream," The Mirror, a London daily, shot back, reporting: "Britain reacted with fury and disbelief last night to claims by American newsmen that crime and violence are worse here than in the US." But sandwiched between the article's battery of official denials — "totally misleading," "a huge over-simplification," "astounding and outrageous" — and a compilation of lurid crimes from "the wild west culture on the other side of the Atlantic where every other car is carrying a gun," The Mirror conceded that the CBS anchorman was correct. Except for murder and rape, it admitted, "Britain has overtaken the US for all major crimes."
The most recent riots in London indicate that lawless people will use any means at their disposal to force their wills on others. Three men were killed by an automobile, people were openly beaten in the streets, and business establishments were looted while others were burned. Store owners had no way of protecting their property. The people doing the looting, and they weren't just the poor and disenfranchised (a millionaire's daughter, a ballet student, a musician, an organic chef, a university graduate student, and a law student are just some of the types of people arrested), knew that they would meet little resistance. "In reality, the English approach has not reduced violent crime. Instead it has left law-abiding citizens at the mercy of criminals who are confident that their victims have neither the means nor the legal right to resist them. Imitating this model would be a public safety disaster for the United States."
So what does the law abiding citizen do? He shops on Amazon for baseball bats! He can't buy guns, so he gets the next best thing, a metal version of the Louisville Slugger. In a 24-hour period, sales for baseball bats on Amazon UK rose by more than 6000 percent.
Defenseless citizens were also buying police-style telescoping truncheons. (The spring-loaded ones are illegal.) The Guardian reported the following: "Amazon has removed several police-style telescopic truncheons from sale on its site as soaring sales of truncheons, baseball bats and other items that could be used as weapons sparked fears of vigilantism in the wake of widespread rioting."
So now, law-abiding citizens are even more defenseless. They can't even order a baseball bat on line to protect themselves from roaming thugs. Maybe it's time they whittle down their cricket bats. Paul Joseph Watson writes: "Just like gun control, banning baseball bats only disarms the public and creates victims. Criminals will always be able to acquire weapons of any description because they do not obey laws. Leaving Brits defenseless will only embolden the rioting hordes."
Weapons have been with us since the beginning of time. Cain could have used a rock or a club to kill Abel. Maybe it was a knife. He might have even strangled him with his bare hands. Envy does something to a person. It brings out the rage. We don't know, and it doesn't matter. It was Cain's sin that we remember and despise. James describes the progression from thought to action:
"But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust. Then when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is accomplished, it brings forth death" (James 1:14–15).
It's not any more complicated than this. Something similar was told to Cain: "Then the Lord said to Cain, "Why are you angry? And why has your countenance fallen? If you do well, will not your countenance be lifted up? And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door; and its desire is for you, but you must master it." (Gen. 4:7). The problem wasn't a weapon that was at Cain's disposal; the problem was Cain.
Liberals and secularists don't believe in sin. People do what they do because of "things" and circumstances, a worldview that does not comport with biblical reality (Col. 2:20–23). There must have been an environmental problem: unresponsive parents, being picked on, a broken relationship, the rich, George Bush. No one dares call it the fruit of lust, a desire to overthrow good with evil with any means at one's disposal.
But people have always been sinners, why are these mass tragedies happening now? The controlling elements of shame and guilt have been removed. Community revulsion and exclusion are no longer factors in restraining behavior. Enough Westerners have a mind-my-own-business method of dealing with bad behavior (if it's even called bad). It's been drummed into our heads that we cannot impose our morality (or anyone's morality) on others; therefore, the neighborhood bully cannot be restrained. His parents might sue you. The Columbine killers exhibited anti-social behavior. They were just expressing themselves. What could the principal do? If the parents didn't show up first, the ACLU would have been at the school to threaten a suit because the principal was imposing some arbitrary form of morality on the students. "Freedom of expression" rules the day.
In similar fashion, the ACLU would have responded with even quicker resolve if the principal or some caring teacher had counseled the boys by sharing the gospel with them. Consider what happened to the principal of a public (government) school in Jackson, Mississippi, when he allowed the reading of the Bible over the intercom. Yes, your friendly ACLU was there to see to it that he never did that again. Better to create an environment of total self-will than to acknowledge that there is a God who holds us accountable and provides the means of overcoming our lust for what belongs to others.
Multiculturalism, the kind that claims that all value systems are equal, has failed, as those familiar with history predicted it would. Margaret Thatcher saw the future of England, and possibly the future of the United States, committed to such a preposterous idea. On May 21, 1988 she made the following comments to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland:
"We are a nation whose ideals were founded on the Bible. Also it is quite impossible to understand our literature without grasping this fact. That is the strong practical case for ensuring that children at school are given adequate instruction in the part which the Judaeo-Christian tradition has played in moulding our laws, manners and institutions. How can you make sense of Shakespeare and Sir Walter Scott, or of the constitutional conflicts of the seventeenth century in both Scotland and England, without such fundamental knowledge? But I would go further than this. The truths of the Judaeo-Christian tradition are infinitely precious, not only, as I believe, because they are true, but also because they provide the moral impulse which alone can lead to that peace, in the true meaning of the word, for which we all long. . . .
"But there is little hope for democracy if the hearts of men and women in democratic societies cannot be touched by a call to something greater than themselves. Political structures, state institutions, collective ideals are not enough. We Parliamentarians can legislate for the rule of law. . . . [Democracy requires] the life of faith. . . . as much to the temporal as to the spiritual welfare of the nation."(1)
Those determined to impose their will on others will not be deterred by anti-gun laws. If they can't shoot to kill, they will explode to kill, knife to kill, poison to kill, bludgeon to kill, strangle to kill. They, like the antagonists in Anthony Burgess's A Clockwork Orange, will use any means at their disposal to satisfy their disregard for a worldview that holds them accountable. Why? There is nothing to restrain them other than the "will to power" of those who happen to hold civil office at the present time. But why should these people rule in the way they rule? Who says? Ultimately, no one.
- Quoted in Michael Alison and David L. Edwards, eds., Christianity and Conservatism (London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1990), 337–338. Cited by Vishal Mangalwadi, The Book that Made Your World: How the Bible Created the Soul of Western Civilization (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2011), 161–162.(↩)
48 Responses to Gun and Baseball Bat Control in Great Britain
I think this is among the such a lot vital information for me. And i'm glad studying your article. But wanna observation on some common things, The site style is ideal, the articles is in reality nice : D. Just right task, cheers
Thank you for every other informative website. The place else could I get that type of info written in such a perfect method? I've a venture that I am just now running on, and I have been on the look out for such information.
Hey very nice site!! Guy .. Excellent .. Superb .. I'll bookmark your website and take the feeds additionally?I'm happy to search out so many helpful information right here within the post, we'd like develop more strategies on this regard, thank you for sharing. . . . . .
That is funny…look to New York??? They need to look to a free state where crime is down due to concealed carry laws enacted.
Goodness, if the answer is a citizenry taking arms against the politicians they elect, then clearly the citizenry has neglected their duty in electing responsible governors. Guard your freedoms with diligence….all of them. Know the truth, speak the truth, vote responsibly, and hold those who occupy elected office to the highest standard. But lets not shoot them just yet. The problem is the electors not the elected. The result of a biased media and inadequate educational system I fear.
All of that bias and inadequate education is due to an immoral upbringing. We elect immoral leaders like Bush and Obama because we are immoral ourselves. We don't want to hear moral leaders because they don't tell us what we want to hear or give us the free goodies we demand. So in the end we get the gov't we deserve. As far as shooting them, there will be no moral leaders to fill the void and so more of the same will take over and nothing will change except who signs the free checks. The French and Russian revolutions turned out the same way because of their immoral foundations of class envy and lust for power and other people's goods. Our revolution had (at one time) a moral foundation that was started by the "Great Awakening" which kept it from becoming a bloody free-for-all like the other two revolutions. It was after our revolution that the immoral thieves and their central bankers took over by appealling to our sinful nature and thus the country we have today was born. The only way it will go away won't be by shooting them but by letting it all fall down and then starting from scratch. Christians need to be morally grounded as were some of our founding fathers so we can be the rock to which the lost people can come to for answers. If not then the bondage will continue for many generations as it did for the Israelites until we repent of our sins of gov't/idol worship and get back to worshipping the one, true God who provides our every need.
Well written. I have noticed that liberals believe themselves morally and intellectually superior and believe they have the right to tell others what to do or not do and how to behave.
Deprogramming Services: What do you mean, "make sure your faith is strong before you begin?". My faith is weak, that's why I need the Word! The Word of God gives us faith (Rom. 10:17). We cannot gin that faith up beforehand.
Andrew – if you have a comment relative to a particular comment, I'd kindly suggest the use of the Reply button. That will make it less confusing when people later read the comments.
Throughout human history there has been no correlation between murder and the relative lethality of available weapons. It didn't take long for the first men to learn to kill with sticks and stones. From that time forth, whether or not people were killed, and how many people were killed, was determined by factors other than weapon lethality: when people thought they had a reason to kill, and a hard heart that would allow them to do it, they have always been able to find a way.
Gun control predates guns. Those who seek to rule over men have always sought to disarm those they wanted to rule over.
The biggest mass murders in America have all been committed with things other than firearms (fertilizer, fuel, box cutters, etc.), and the really big mass murders have all been committed by governments, always against people who were unarmed or had been disarmed, usually by the same government that murdered them.
More people have been murdered by governments than by civilians (and this isn't counting people killed in war). This truth is well documented in a book titled Death by Gun Control, by Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership. So what sense does it make to disarm civilians wholesale in order to supposedly protect them from violence?
John Day:
Many of the younger generation (and some older one's like Ron "Libertarian for life" Paul) have been duped into believing that the Libertarian/Objectivist movement is the answer to our problems, and Ayn Rand is seen as a godess of the movement. You're only leading little puppy dogs like Wayne Walters astray by quoting her.
Ayn Rand was a known adulterer and intentionally chose a child-free marriage. Rand was pro-choice and an atheist. A born Russian Jew, she abhorred altruism, one of the basic tenets of Judeo-Christian faith. She didn't believe in the morality of charity and don't even mention the handicapped and the poor. She thought selfishness was good virtue.
Regarding the innocent unborn and their "God-given RIGHT to life: "Rights," in Ayn Rand's words, "do not pertain to a potential, only to an actual being. A child cannot acquire any rights until it is born."
If that isn't enough, she admired a serial killer: Romancing the Stone-Cold Killer: Ayn Rand and William Hickman
My home defense is a metal baseball bat AND a can of wasp spray with a range of 25 ft. If someone kicks in my front door I will attempt to blind him/her and then use the bat to make sure there are no lawsuits or other stories in court. Then I shall sacrifice one of my kitchen knives to make sure the body has a weapon, post mortem.
Not a good idea to try to fool the forensics people.
Trackfodder….You may be a big, burly guy that can wield a spray can at 3-4
home invaders (with guns) while swinging your bat one-handed, but most of
us are not that capable of defending ourselves and would have little hope of
coming out the winner. If someone intends to hurt me or the ones I love, I am
not willing to take that chance. The Constitution gives me right to bear arms in
protecting myself and that is what I'll do. How silly of me to risk my life just
because there are people "afraid" of guns. Rather, be afraid of the person holding
the gun. and be worried about yourself because you are bowing to the pressures
of others.
A word to the wise, trackfodder… the fingerprints left by a dead person are different chemically from those of a living one, and the forensics folk will surely determine which type are on YOUR kitchen knife. They will also find YOUR prints, clearly those of a live person.
You are entitled to utilise lethal force when your own life is threatened by another who has available, plausible means to kill or inflict serious bodily harm on yourself or those with whom you are.
Your wasp spray might be an asset.. but beward you don't run afoul of federal law which forbids applying that compound in any manner other than that recomended or permitted on the label. And spraying it on another person is NOT one of approved applications. Misusing that chemical in self-defense is, at law, no different than making use of a firearm for the same purpose. If you want the most effective personal protection, get a firearm and get the training in its proper handling and usage.
Time to break out the bow and arrow. At least you can protect yourself as they climb through the broken window. And they are ssshhhh.
I have to disagree with something in this article. The liberal cult does not forbid the imposition of morality on society; it forbids the imposition of Christian and traditional American morality, but not its own morality. In fact it imposes its morality on American (and European) society, so much so in fact that the church of liberalism has become for all intents and purposes a de facto official state religion.
The morality of liberalism is the morality of Humanism. That is, a clique of elitist humans got together and dreamed up its own moral code. Since this moral code comes from man and not from God, its proponents claim that it is not really a religion, and therefore it is okay for them to impose its doctrine on all American citizens. This claim is of course pure nonsense, but it's what they use to justify what they do, and so far at least that argument has been successful.
The doctrine imposed on America by our official state church includes social engineering, multiculturalism, so-called fairness, wealth redistribution, victim disarmament, and so on. This doctrine has become the basis of our law, even overriding the Constitution. Look at what is happening around us, and you will see the sad truth in this.
The dogma of our official state church is programmed into our children in the government schools. This dogma includes feminism, homosexuality, America and especially the white male are evil, moral relativism (except for the morality of the official state church), and so on. It's no wonder that many of those who passed through these indoctrination centers would support people like Obama.
According to government edict, anyone who expresses thought that has been forbidden by the official state church is kicked out of school or fired from his job. This doctrine usually goes by the name political correctness.
My belief is that you either go with God or you go with Satan; there is no third alternative, even though those who aspire to be our human masters claim that there are many alternatives. The moral code being forced onto America now clearly does not come from God. So to me where it comes from seems pretty obvious. There's nothing new about this. And the collapse of our once free and Godly nation is no surprise.
This expands on what you and Gary have said
You are pretty much on it. Those that appear to control the populace are indeed the ones that have made their own (Not of GOD) religion ( Not a True religion), but a movement of where anything goes for them, so that at anytime they can force their will upon us, as we are considered the workers which have been provided for their existence as our leaders and masters. But they fail to understand of course the truth and further fail to understand that most people will not subject themselves to a self made superior ( In their own minds) other than GOD ALMIGHTY!
So come and get it you maggots of pestilence, the SWORD OF RIGHTEOUSNESS AWAITS. MAY GOD PROTECT OUR CHILDREN AND GIVE US THE STRENGTH TO WIELD THE SWORD OF RIGHTEOUSNESS AND JUSTICE.
Well said. But, it's far worse over here than you realise, Gary. It is illegal to possess, in public, ANYTHING that can be used as an "offensive weapon". In British law, there is no such thing as a "defensive weapon" and any admission that "I was carrying it to defend myself" is, de facto, an admission of carrying an offensive weapon.
The British state now all but possesses a complete monopoly of force (apart from the gun-toting, knife-wielding thugs who don't give a fig about "law and order"). Our godless and clueless politicians are now prattling on about "supporting families", teaching children the difference between "right and wrong" — that's right, the expenses-fiddling British politicians who for decades have undermined marriage and parental authority, promoted revolting "sex eduaction" in junior schools, celebrated "gay" pride, promoted the slaughter of millions of unborn babies, etc, etc, etc, etc.
It's almost bad enough to turn one into a premillenial dispensationalist (THAT bad!).
One bright spot:
It's a five-minute video on the Great British Riots from a Reformed perspective.
Alex A
Do you know how excited I am to hear that there is even one American Vision reader in the UK?!
As a member of the British Commonwealth, it grieves me to see the depths to which this once great part of the world has sunk.
As you say, one is tempted to despair, but remember, brother, there has been terrible darkness and corruption in your nation in the past, but each time, God has raised up godly men, who have pushed back the forces of darkness.
Be encouraged!
Work hard, pray hard, and look up!
Gary DeMar, you're a GREAT spokesman for the Christian Conservative movement!
Apparently if you claim to be a Sikh it's okay to brandish a sword, because the libs can only attack Christians. During the riots the Sikhs defended their temple with those swords and what a shock it worked.
Over this weekend the History Channel had a two hour documentary on Woodstock, this was in my opinion the iconic event that shifted America. I would recommend watching it because for two hours they layout their worldview and at the end you get to see the carnage that was left behind on the landscape, (by self avowed environmentalist no doubt) , then they go on to tell how that spirit was never recaptured, because of what happened at the Altamont concert.
At the end you will see how this self centered attitude ends every time and in their own words one of them claims that the 2008 election was the fulfillment of the Woodstock spirit, taking, they call it sharing.
Liberalism is for euphemish for socialism which destroy nations and people.
Look is running the White House today the same people who were in Woodstock.
USA today is Alice Wonderland World. USA cannot survive without true God and Our Constitution. Be not afraid of theirs faces. Fear God only.
And so Jesus himself said,"Should a man take away your sword,then sell your cloak and go get another one". Self defense is a duty to oneself therefore no elected leader has the right to pass laws against you doing so. The 2nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution affirms such and the Brits are no better than sheep to allow their elected to trample their God given right to self defense. Obama wants desperately to disarm the U.S. citizens but Americans are a tougher breed and he will will have a huge fight on his hands because the majority are currently more than willing to see him thrown out of office.
That's an interesting comment, could you provide the verse and chapter that comment came from?
Luke 22:36
Thank you,I'm not a biblical scholar but that one has stuck in my head ever since I first heard it.
That tougher breed you speak of Ed is rapidly coming to an end due to our public indoctrination centers (public schools and colleges) that breed the fight out of the dogs. Its like today's dog breeds such as Labs that don't even know how to hunt anymore because they've been so domesticated by the sheeple of today. Sure they may throw Obama out of office but they'll only elect another politician who was chosen by the bankers to do their bidding while we flounder. They even know the right things to say to us Christians so we eagerly go off to the slaughter as did the Jews in Germany did when they were told that the "showers" were for delousing and for their protection! So off they went to the slaughter while the soft music was playing over the loud speakers luring them into their deaths like a flame to a moth! Don't underestimate your opponents' ability to manipulate the masses. They have a very large and effective machine in place that does a great job of "domesticating" the sheeple into doing their work for them. I think there'll be much wailing and gnashing of teeth this time around and very few or no George Washingtons to lead us through the mess we've crested for ourselves. Maybe Gary, Boj, and Joel are our new morally grounded leaders who will lead us to the next "Great Awakening" like Jonathan Edwards did for our founding fathers. We can only hope (and prepare!). In the mean time stock up as I said.
Mark,I work at a major outdoor sports emporium and can assure you sales of guns and ammo are totally bonkers. Las Vegas is a huge bastion of Dummycrats compared to the rest of Nevada but they're arming themselves to the teeth. Just could be that people are not about to let themselves be disarmed. Time will tell and granted there's a huge money machine out there behind Obama/Soros but if all they have is money then we have the better means to preserve freedom than they have to destroy it,a precious metal called lead! You're right,stock up!
Researched the verse and could not find anything regarding what to do if a man should take away your sword, but the definite presence of the mandate to sell your cloak and buy a sword. This would seem to run counter to what the 'average' Christian thinks he or she knows about this topic, which is to "turn the other cheek". In the verse quoted, however, is found a clear mandate to self defense regardless of where the threat might be coming from. The ability to purchase another sword implies that the buyer is a free person, not a slave or a prisoner, and that the use of a sword for self defense is, as pointed out, a godly duty. We as Christians are not to roll over like puppies and claim this is godly behavior. And, the sword is not to be used to impose one's personal political or spiritual beliefs upon anyone save for personal or national defense – are you listening, Islamists?
One more point: the Second Amendment was never created for the people as an individual right. We owned the God-given, therefore the inherent, right of self defense before our constitution was written. The Second Amendment was written to tell the federal government what by its own law it was forbidden to tamper with. Otherwise, the State Militias would be controlled by federal government laws resulting in the federal government owning the States, not the other way 'round. Definitely not what our founding fathers intended. See "Barron v. Baltimore", 1831, for what was, until the Dred Scott decision, the accepted legal philosophy by all levels of civil government regarding States' rights.
Therefore, when a person attempts to claim their "Second Amendment rights", they have no idea what they are saying and how much danger they place themselves into for averring that the Second Amendment was written specifically for them. To make such a claim is to empower the federal government – in fact all civil governments – to impose "reasonable restrictions" (U.S. Supreme Court in "Heller" and "Chicago")on the right of self defense, because you are demanding the federal government 'give you your rights' when in fact the federal government does not own so much as one of them. To 'demand your rights' is to hand to the federal government the power and the opportunity to tell you what to do rather than you deciding for yourself.
Hip, Hip, Huzzah… and amen brother!
I agree. The Right to Keep and Bear Arms is a Natural Right common to all Men in all Lands and it is given by God. This Right existed before the 2nd Amendment which merely states that the Government has no right to infringe or curb it. The 2nd Amendment sets limits on the Government not the individual.
Go to Biblegateway.com and use their keyword search; you'll find whatever you're looking for. I like the Contemporary English Version (CEV); the minister of my (non-denominational, Bible-based) church uses the New American Standard Bible (NASB); any one you want is available on Bible Gateway.
I recommend reading the Bible from front to back at least one time in your life (and remember that your life might not be as long as you expect it to be, so you might as well start now). In this life and maybe also in the next there is a question over whether you are hearing the word of God or the word of Satan pretending to be God. Have you ever asked yourself how you will know the difference? Study the word of God for yourself instead of just letting other people tell you what the word of God says.
Be warned though: the Old Testament is very violent. You will find things in both testaments that you did not know were there. So make sure your faith is strong before you begin. Understand that God is not Man and does not think like Man.
People in the US had better listen and stock up heavy on the guns and bullets or they too will be at the whim of the "flash mobs" we already have here or when the bankers devalue our dollar so bad that riots will happen here with great frequency. Our politicians and educators have failed us and now we're reaping what they have sowed. If we as Christians keep following their orders then we too will be beaten to death or raped while the politicians and super elite are guarded safely by their heavily armed and armored body guards. So take your pick, listen to them and die or fend for yourselves and live. It's not a real hard decision for me but it may be for those who have placed their trust and faith into the powers that be instead of God and His word. Let us here know how that works out for you!
The Limeys have always been a daft bunch of idiots when it comes to the reality of crime and behavior. Look where their colonialism got them. They felt they had to let all of those immigrants in since they did so much colonizing. Now, Britain is a shambles of what it once was! Ha! Serves you right for your oh so uppity white superiority mentality; as if letting all of those mongrels in wouldn't cause some kind of disaster!
The British during their rule in India deprived the Indians of their Right to Keep and Bear Arms. Now they are the ones deprived of this very Right. They are reaping what they have sown.
The opening battles of the American Revolution at Lexington and Concord were fought between patriots and a British force that was coming to seize arms from the colonists.
The British have always bowed down before a king; those who didn't like kneeling before a human master came to America. So to me it makes perfect sense that the ones who stayed there spawned a culture that would willingly allow itself to be disarmed.
This is just the Article I needed. It's like God gives you what is in my heart and then you write an excellent Blog about it with stat's and Data. Surreal!!!!!
Thanks again for this one.
Grace and Peace,
i dont think can ever got off the ground too many of us has guns.
Great article!!!!
Good stuff, Gary. Logical, reasoned, supported by simple examples and quotes…In the end, it is very difficult to argue against your points. Oh, if only the blind would see and the hard of heart soften and know the truth.
So true R Jaynes. But as Ayn Rand said:
"The hardest thing to explain is the glaringly evident which everybody had decided not to see."
De-Rand yourself John, you'll be a better man for it.
aCultureWorrior, cmon, will ya! That was a typical ignorant response! I quote Rand with one quotation that speaks directly to what another poster said and you assume… what?… that I am lousy with Randian philosophy and need some sort of philosophical de-lousing treatment! Give it a rest, will you. I have read all of Rand. Have you? I reject almost all she has to say but that does not mean she doesn't get some things right. But apparently you can discern what someone thinks from one measly quote and then automatically know their worldview on every topic. How arrogant!
aCult scans a couple of blogs every day. He is well informed.
I too have read a lot of Rand. It was entertaining and some of it was actually edifying. She used to be an atheist.
John Day,
For what it's worth, I took your quote in the spirit in which you offered it.


text:
Julie Parsonnet
Publication Details
Cost-Effectiveness of a Potential Prophylactic Helicobacter pylori Vaccine in the United States
2009; 200 (8): 1311-1317
Helicobacter pylori vaccines are under development to prevent infection. We quantified the cost-effectiveness of such a vaccine in the United States, using a dynamic transmission model.We compartmentalized the population by age, infection status, and clinical disease state and measured effectiveness in quality-adjusted life years (QALYs). We simulated no intervention, vaccination of infants, and vaccination of school-age children. Variables included costs of vaccine, vaccine administration, and gastric cancer treatment (in 2007 US dollars), vaccine efficacy, quality adjustment due to gastric cancer, and discount rate. We evaluated possible outcomes for periods of 10-75 years.H. pylori vaccination of infants would cost $2.9 billion over 10 years; savings from cancer prevention would be realized decades later. Over a long time horizon (75 years), incremental costs of H. pylori vaccination would be $1.8 billion, and incremental QALYs would be 0.5 million, yielding a cost-effectiveness ratio of $3871/QALY. With school-age vaccination, the cost-effectiveness ratio would be $22,137/QALY. With time limited to <40 years, the cost-effectiveness ratio exceeded $50,000/QALY.When evaluated with a time horizon beyond 40 years, the use of a prophylactic H. pylori vaccine was cost-effective in the United States, especially with infant vaccination.
View details for DOI 10.1086/605845
View details for Web of Science ID 000270089400018
View details for PubMedID 19751153


text:
Sign up to attend the 32nd District PTA's general meeting and training this month on Monday, October 28. Click here for more information
New Treasurer Form Added!
Treasurers, access your page by clicking on "Running your PTA." The revised 2013 – 2014 Unit Remittance Form is available for you to access electronically.
Updating Your Bylaws
As your board-elect plans for next year, remember that your bylaws should be reviewed annually by a Bylaws Committee. It is helpful to have experienced board members on the committee. Go to the CAPTA web site for the Bylaws review procedure to get started.
Hopefully you were able to hold your elections at your March association meeting. Stay tuned for a new way to update your roster with Bayside Council!


text:
Talmadge Harper - Certified Ultra Depth Practitioner and Quantum Healer
How Does the Healing Session Work?
I will contact you to arrange for a time that we can do the healing session on Skype. Before the session you will get an ultra depth mp3 that you will listen to before the session. This mp3 will make it easier so that during out session you will be able to enter a more helpful state of hypnosis allowing for the quantum healing to occur. During the session itself you will be guided into contact with your super conscious mind, a part of yourself that can create the healing and help you release the causes.
How Long before I see a healing?
Healing usually occurs to anywhere from instantly up to a week for it to manifest
What kind of Guarantees do I get?
Nothing is guaranteed and it would be irresponsible for me to say so. However I usually see a 90% response rate to the healings. Its important for you to understand that I am not actually healing you. I am facilitating a connectiong between you and your superconscious mind. Your superconscious mind is what does the healings. The client videos you see talking about their healings, it was their own mind creating the healing. My job is just to arrange the meeting between you and your superconcious, its up to you to allow it to happen or accept the healing.
Do I need to believe in this for it to work?
No you don't need to believe in it, however you do NEED to make the choice that you want to be healed and to be open to the healing.
How long does the session take?
The sessions take about 1.5 hours or less. Usually they are less than an hour
How much does it cost?
The cost for the session is $297
Do I get a refund if it doesn't work?
It always works, its just whether or not you allow the healing to take place. There are no refunds, what you are paying me for is my time, energy and service to arrange the meeting between you and your superconscious mind. Once the meeting has been made its up to you whether or not you accept the healing from yourself or not.
Can I stop seeing my doctor?
I encourage you to keep seeing your doctor. We cannot legally say this is form of medical treatment, its merely an option for you to explore. This is not a substitute for seeing your doctor or getting medical treatment.
For a Free Consultation Click Here
Or check out the Quantum Healing Testimonials from Clients
Or Shop in Talmadge Harper's Hypnosis Store to listen to products from the comfort of your own home.


text:
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - A medical examiner says no sign of trauma or foul play were found on eight decaying bodies discovered at an abandoned funeral home in Fort Worth, Texas.
The Tarrant County medical examiner says seven of the eight bodies found Tuesday show advanced stages of decomposition.
Authorities have identified five of the bodies. A 48-year-old woman and two fetuses remain unidentified.
The property owner told police he found the decomposing bodies, but no workers, after he told the Johnson Family Mortuary to vacate the building.
An attorney for the Texas Funeral Service Commission says the mortuary's state license expires this month and is the focus of five commission investigations.
Fort Worth police say they are investigating the case on abuse-of-corpse charges.
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
5600 Avenue A
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2014 Worldnow and KCBD. All Rights Reserved.
For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.


text:
|About Us
BASE Network Ltd. is a crack team of professionals, with varied but focused expertise in communications, from media and advertising to public relations and event management, we cover the entire in Bangladesh and gamut in the niche market of Non-Residential Bangladeshi (NRB) in North America. One of our areas of specialty is event management and media production.
Our clients have benefited tremendously from our knowledge, insights and relationships in this market; their words make proud testimonials.
We have been involved with independent research in industries such as banking, credit cards, housing, retail, and ICT, etc. Please feel free to call us and inquire about our findings.


text:
Sustainable future
At Swinburne we're committed to a sustainable future.
Swinburne recognises that as a university it has an important role to play in preparing tomorrow's leaders and decision makers to contribute to a sustainable future.
We strive to make our activities ecologically sound, socially just and economically viable, and that they will continue to be so for future generations.
We incorporate sustainability principles into our teaching and learning programs, our social and built environments, and through our engagement with industry and the community.
Read more about our sustainability and social inclusion commitments and initiatives in:
Sustainability strategy
The Sustainability Strategy outlines Swinburne's plan to meet the needs of a sustainable future.