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Facebook's Persecution of Conservatives: Examining Evidence of Bias
September 5th, 2010
Facebook's Persecution of Conservatives: Examining Evidence of Bias
Published on September 5th, 2010 @ 05:37:25 pm , using 2455 words
Conservative Refocus
On August 24th, we published a news article which dealt with a phenomenon, which we have heard talked about more and more of late, occurring on the social networking site Facebook. In the article, we explained how Conservative Journalist Jane Jamison's entire network of friends and contacts, built up over a number of years, was expunged from Facebook for no clear reason.
When Jane requested a reason, she was pretty much given the cold shoulder by Facebook. Knowing that the Digital World can often be a haphazard thing at best, a number of individuals might say as a result, "well, that happens all the time--no big deal--grow up." However, the mystery deepens when another Conservative activist with a respectable web presence was also deleted without so much as a warning or " buh-bye." This, just a scant few weeks before, and even worse, that Conservative was me.
Having a legion of friends and contacts built up over years, unceremoniously swept out of your life leaves you wondering: How am I going to piece all of these friends and affiliations back together again? What am I going to do to fix this? The answer; not much can be done.
Between Jane Jamison and my network of contacts, the both of us have lost over 8,000 friends and contacts which had been built up over a number of years. No small thing, as one can see. My "unfortunate occurrence" just so happens to have occurred right at the time of publishing my first book, A Perfect Liberal Storm, which is admittedly "heavily dismissive" of those currently in power in Washington and specifically documents why. Jane's "bad stroke of luck" occurred right after she had published an article which was stringently critical of a local and very well-known California Democrat, Jerry Brown, for a number of documented reasons.
Is all of this a coincidence? Maybe.
Maybe not.
As a good friend has always maintained, "there are no coincidences," which should lead many to stop and think.
The Facebook News Article and the Telltale Comments by Readers
When the news article titled "Facebook shutting down Conservatives? Identities being deleted without notice" was released--this website--which was re-released on a high-volume server back in June due to traffic increases, actually groaned just a bit for the first time--such was the volume of traffic. The article was picked up by Conservatives all over Facebook and the web and continues to spark conversations about biased censorship due to political affiliation.
The comments that have been published with the article mentioned above detail many instances of right-wingers' profiles being unceremoniously dumped without warning. However there is much, much more.
There are many comments that both Jane and I have received that were sent to us via our "new Facebook identities" as a result of the article. One young and very upset lady, whose name is Marix, wrote me a heartfelt letter in which she desperately needed her extensive Facebook contact list back so that she could carry on with her work raising awareness of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Here is a link to her site, for those who might have lost contact with her. I could only commiserate with her angst. Facebook leaves few, if any, options for most to actually communicate with them in any meaningful manner. Marix appears to be an ardent defender of her faith in Christianity, while not seeming to offend others through her discussion of her beliefs.
In other instances, we have heard of the dirty tricks that our ideological opposites play on unsuspecting Conservatives. In one scenario a gaggle of Facebook Liberals acted in concert in order to have Conservatives removed who often espoused an effective viewpoint by "reporting them" to the Facebook administration, which will often result in the Facebook powers-that-be wiping that individual's profile from the planet, due process be damned. In other scenarios we have learned that it's not just Conservatives, but rather there are also a number of Christians who have had their comments and even profiles deleted for putting forth their religious points of view in an effective manner. When we checked into those particular assertions, we found, among them, a Muslim Facebook site--which a member kindly sent to us--where the founders crowed "they are skared of us"...seeming to mock Americans. Jane also received a number of messages from "certain politicians" who have also had their profiles deleted.
We saw other reports of Facebook freezing profiles for a length time, ostensibly as a result of the posting of Conservative links and stories--almost as punishment much like the temporary sting of a "ruler thrashing" across the palm of the hand--which some of us suffered as children.
We even saw a number of suggestions that a "Conservative Networking" site be established so that people could post, speak and otherwise interact freely without fear of being expunged.
In other accounts we heard of individuals being messaged that they must provide a cell phone number or Driver's License in order to confirm one's identity in order to post further.
We read a number of accounts where, upon being deleted, the offenders were messaged by Facebook as much as six weeks later, which warned that threatening or abusive actions would not be tolerated and deletion would occur. Oh, gee... thanks for the warning.
One particularly memorable message wryly noted to Jane that it was ironic that Facebook required a birth certificate from a member in order to even consider re-instating their account when no such requirement was made for Obama to become President of the United States (no less.) Good Point!
Another message was from a member who had created a page which was titled "No to Ground Zero Mosque" and reported having 107,000 members. That page was apparently deleted by Facebook. When the member tried to recreate the page, she was rewarded with a message from Facebook stating, "New Pages titled No Ground Zero Mosque" will no longer be allowed. Free speech we can believe in, no doubt. We do note, in this case, the recent report of an AP released directive to reporters ( most likely originating from the White House) which indicated that "Ground Zero" would be removed from any further news article references to the proposed Mosque. Hmm...
Of Jews and Trolls and Liberal Goals
And yet other Facebook sites, which disparage Israel and say nasty things about those of the Jewish faith, are slow, if ever to be deleted by Facebook according to accounts from a number of members. Still other comments focused on what are known as Facebook trolls who are sub-individuals whom pass themselves off as being Conservative in order to create havoc in various ways as members of a group later on. To These we could only recommend "getting a life" --who in the world has the time or worse, the inclination for such time-burning nonsense?
The comments which we received ran the gamut from calling for a class-action lawsuit to trying divergence-type tricks in order to get a particular message across.
So the next logical question becomes: "Are Liberals treated in the same way?"
The answer from everything we could find was a resounding "NO."
When researching this possibility, in order to discern if it was happening to ideologues from either camp, we could find no clear indication that the same sort of "purging" is being done to Liberals or Democrats. In fact, if you conduct a Google search on Liberals being deleted from Facebook, you will mostly come up with either pieces pointing to our earlier article or instances of various posts being deleted, but nothing identifying a vast Right-Wing conspiracy against the Left such as what we Conservatives might be experiencing from the Leftward.
The next logical question then becomes, why? Noting that most of the members of Facebook would, no doubt, mimic the overall political leanings of the Nation as a whole, it would seem that Facebook is made up of a preponderance of center-right political affiliations--just as is the Nation--especially now. So, hypothetically, why would Facebook risk angering better than half of their members when they could be jeopardizing their standing based on political ideology? The answer might be easier to surmise than one might think.
When we dig into the subject a bit further, we find that the Facebook Chief Operatives seem to have an ideological leaning which supports Obama and the Liberals and Democrats. In fact, Chris Kelly, the former Chief Privacy Officer of Facebook, is a well-known California Democratic political operative. In a report from Opensecrets.org, a particular article by Michael Beckel states that Kelly has donated tens of thousands of dollars to Democratic Party causes or campaigns over the last several years.
The article further states that Kelly has donated at least $21,000 to Democratic causes since January 2009. Opensecrets goes on to detail a number of donations to various individuals, but then further states that Kelly donated to both Clinton and then later Obama in the 2008 Presidential campaign. While we have also learned from the article that Facebook has been in extensive contact with members of both the Congress and the Senate, we find that Facebook lobbying with regard to privacy issues has approached nearly a third of a million dollars, if not more, over the past two years.
The Facebook - Obama Connection
We have also learned that during Obama's campaign, Facebook was specifically utilized as a means to further the President's message via social networking. In fact, Obama was the first Presidential Candidate to utilize Facebook "extensively" as a campaign medium, which attracted an estimated six million younger voters. The Obama Campaign actually brought onboard Chris Hughs, one of the three original Facebook founders, who was enamored of Obama in being a Candidate who could take advantage of Facebook's social networking while, apparently, feeding Hughs' ideological persuasion. Hughs then started a highly successful website called mybarackobama.com, which is an online community dedicated to furthering Obama's ideology in all things.
Hughs, a native of North Carolina, decided early in life that Conservative Hickory, NC was not for him and decided to take a boarding at prestigious Andover prep School, unbeknownst to his parents. According to a fascinating story published on the website Fast Company, what Hughs learned while at Andover was that he was Gay and he wasn't religious. From there, his life led him to Harvard and into the birthing of Facebook, along with Harvard dorm-mates Zuckerberg and Dustin Moskovitz.
Hughs is credited in many circles with being the frontman responsible for Obama's election. While Facebook was just moving into the throes of being a huge and money making hit for its founders, Hughs was actually pulled away from Facebook by the Obama campaign to the chagrin of Zuckerberg. Hughs has, throughout, apparently maintained his contacts with Facebook and is still close friends with Zuckerberg.
Another interesting fact detailed by the website Social Beat, indicates that Facebook was the only consumer internet company to actually lobby Federal Intelligence Agencies in 2009--including the CIA. This in comparison to Internet giants such as Google, Amazon and Apple--among others--who seemingly stayed away from such agencies. Facebook was the only one--but better yet, why again?
According to Kim-Mai Cutler, most of Facebook's D.C. "experiences" center around helping Legislators and otherwise utilize Facebook's social networking potential with regard to campaigns, etc.; however, a further note of interest would have to be Facebook's 2009 hiring of Tim Sparapani of the American Civil Liberties Union, which is a Liberal bastion of Left-Wing-think, despite Facebook's burgeoning use as a law enforcement tool which would seem to go against Civil liberties issues--at least in the past.
The ultimate test for Facebook bias would have to be the overall ideological set of both its members and its employees who control the actions of Facebook members. Since 2007, Facebook employees, as a whole, have donated over 97% of all of their political funding to the Democrats and Democratically-connected causes. A veritable smoking gun if you will.
The Ties That Blind
The Chief Officer of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, has a reported net worth of $4 Billion dollars as a result of his Facebook operations, while Facebook earnings have been estimated to approach over $ 800 Million in 2010. Most of Facebook's income is derived from ads placed by members, as well as advertisements from various companies, including Microsoft--which outlaid over $50 Million to Facebook in 2009. Microsoft also owns 1.6 % of Facebook to date, however, we expect that number to most likely increase in the future. Facebook is currently owned by shareholders who trade in a private market only, and its employees own much of the shares of the company which was most recently estimated to have a value of $22 Billion in the private market. There have been reports that detail an IPO of Facebook in late 2011 or 2012.
When we look at all of these facts tied in together, we find that a strong case could be made regarding Facebook's seeming soft-attack on Conservatives, Libertarians and Republicans--and even certain Christians as details continue to emerge. The reports that we have informally received from various members do seem to indicate an ideological persecution of certain members who actively engage in supporting their various causes which are of a Conservative nature.
We can further confirm a number of deep-rooted ties to the Obama Administration and Facebook company officials, noting that Zuckerberg indicates himself only as an Independent and an Atheist while being an outspoken opponent of privacy issues--which puts him squarely in the camp opposing Constitutional Conservative principles.
Finally, and perhaps most importantly, we could find essentially no ties whatsoever which would indicate any Facebook affinity or connection whatsoever with those of the Right-Wing--beyond one tiny donation by one Facebook official to Republican Carly Fiorina of HP fame.
Ultimately, we must each be our own judge of what is happening between Facebook and the Conservatives who utilize the site, but the question we, both at Conservative Refocus and Uncoverage.net initially put forth, has certainly been strengthened by the available information uncovered through our research. The other ironic fact is simply that what we may be seeing in these ideological deletions could be the recognition by Facebook of the fact that Conservatives are using these same powerful social networking tools to meaningfully connect, organize and interact across the country in much the same way as the Obama Facebook members successfully used for the President to gain power and eventually win the Presidency.
Obama's Facebook being used by Conservatives in a Saul Alinsky-like turnabout? This would be yet another observed case of "live by the sword, die by the sword" ideological retribution would it not?
A simple word of caution. Please remember: Every time you sign onto Facebook, your IP address is logged along with your exact location. So imagine, if you will, what might be next for Conservatives and dissidents who oppose those in power while using a social network with designs that could be plotting against its own Users behind the scenes.
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This 4,400-square-foot home in the Moss Haven area is listed at $625,000.image courtesy of Ebby Halliday RealtorsDriving up to this four-bedroom Lake Highlands honey, you might feel you've arrived in the late 1970s, with the house's contemporary-style exterior situated among the trees and topography. But once you park in the circular drive and head inside, suddenly you're back in 2010.
The 4,400-square-foot home at 9312 Moss Trail—with four bedrooms, four baths, three living areas, and a three-car garage—has been stunningly redone from top to bottom. There are hand-scraped hardwoods, soaring ceilings, and walls of glass overlooking the sparkling pool. Many homes of this vintage have refreshed kitchens and baths. But here they've been more than made over—they've been gutted and made new again. The kitchen comes with custom cabinets, stainless appliances, and granite galore, as well as a moveable island.
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'I've found myself very preoccupied with a large number of bills related to small business, which is the backbone of our community,' he said. 'Small business equals people and I'm taking a very cautious approach to anything that could effect that. I'm trying to be responsible and do no harm as the saying goes. There are a significant number of bills being floated that could really have adverse consequences on our small businesses in the best of times, much less the economic troubles we're all going through right now.'
Beyond the complex economic issues, the local delegation in Annapolis is working on a wide variety of bills with implications specific to Worcester County and Ocean City. Last week, for example, Mathias and Conway introduced a co-sponsored bill seeking a ban on the currently legal, over-the-counter hallucinogen Salvia Divinorum, simply called Salvia or other colorful nicknames, which made its presence felt on the Boardwalk and throughout the resort last summer. Salvia, which reportedly produces a strong, but temporary hallucinogenic reaction in users, is available in many places in the resort such as Boardwalk T-shirt stores, for example.
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Mathias said he was relying on state Attorney General Doug Gansler to testify on the bill when it came before committee because his staff has done the research on it.
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Player BannedWarrington Wolves player, David Highton, 22 has been banned from the game until 30th April 2002 under the RFL's Doping Control regulations.Head Coach Darryl Van de Velde commented, "I support the decision taken by the RFL, because I firmly believe there is no place in the game for players who cheat the system. However, I do have some sympathy in David's case as he took the product in good faith for an injury advised by an source outside of the RFL."Warrington Wolves will not be making any further comment and will not be making any of its representatives available for an interview on this subject.
Darryl will not extend contractDarryl Van de Velde announced today that he would not be seeking extension to his current contract, which expires at the end of this season. Darryl will be returning to Australia at the end of the season.He has chosen this time to announce his departure to give the Board the opportunity to appoint his successor for Super League VII. He advised the Board that this would also give them the opportunity to re-sign the clubs' core players for the following season.Darryl Van de Velde does not wish to comment any further at this stage other than, "My main focus from now until the end of the season, is to maintain a winning sequence and to improve the team's position in the league."Over the past three seasons under the control of van de Velde the Wolves have climbed the Super League table from 10th in Super League III to just outside a play-off place in 6th last season.
Briers - No fracture!It has been confirmed that Lee Briers has not fractured his thumb as first feared last night in the Origin game. Lee represented Lancashire in the Origin game at Headingley last night, but left the field after approx 30 minutes of the first half after taking a knock in a tackle.Briers, the only Warrington player to have been picked for this years Origin game, is likely to be side lined for Warrington's game against Salford at the Willows on Sunday, as a precaution until the swelling reduces.
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Kidwell in Opta TeamA good two-try performance at the weekend has seen Kiwi David Kidwell be named in the Opta stats team of the week in the centre position. Topping this weeks stats is Andy Farrell who narrowly beat Iestyn Harris and Adrian Lam for the top spot.Opta Team of the Week - Tetley's Super League Round Twelve
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Origin Express!The "Origin" match between Lancashire and Yorkshire at Headingley on Tuesday 5th June is a fantastic opportunity for Wolves fans to cheer on Lancashire to a resounding victory over old rivals Yorkshire.The package is simple, buy a ticket and for an extra two pounds get coach travel to and from the game!Prices are:Adults ú12.00Concession ú7.00The club have been limited to the number of tickets available for this promotion and they are already selling fast contact the club shop on (01925) 235005 for details or bookings. The coach will leave at 5:30pm from St James car park.
Briers in OriginWolves stand off Lee Briers has been selected for the Lancashire squad for the Origin: The Game 2001 on 5th June 2001, at Headingley.Briers made an impact on the Lincoln World Cup 2000 in a strong partnership with Iesytn Harris, will they revive that partnership for the Origin?Lee joined Warrington in 1997 from neighbours St Helens, 1999 has been his most successful year for the club amassing 196 points from 83 goals, 6 tries and six field goals. Lee looks on target to beat that total this season with 9 tries and 40 goals (108 points) from 13 appearances.
Round 10 Team NewsWith last weeks opportunity to rise into sixth place sadly lost the Wolves have a match in which they play a side that is below them in the table but able to play some stunning rugby to a high degree. The two teams immediately above the Wolves, Castleford (on nine points) and London (on ten points), face each other this afternoon but only a runaway victory by the homeside would give us any chance of increasing a place this evening with a -51 points deficit. With the Public Inquiry in full swing and the likelihood of the Inspector visiting the match the game is under more scrutiny than usual, and two important points are up for grabs.Squad:HunteSmythLoveSibbitPennyBriersLangerMasellaClarkeNutleyMercerBusbyNikauSubs.AlsteadMcCurrieGuissetKidwellThe return of Lee Penny to the squad after last week ruling himself out still unfit is a boost. Also straight in on loan from London Broncos at hooker is Jon Clarke who has taken over from the injured Dave Highton.Dave Highton is likely to be out for the next 8 weeks with his facial fracture but is looking to get back into the team as soon as possible and has been training with the first team squad. Steve Georgallis, who impressed with his workrate and commitment, is looking to be available for the last three games of the season and is anxious to get back to some training.
Clarke On LoanThe Wolves have secured a two month loan deal with London Broncos for hooker Jon Clarke. Clarke, formerly with Wigan Warriors, was last years first choice hooker for the Broncos before being put back to the reserves by the signing of Jason Hetherington in the closed season.Broncos Coach Tony Rea commented, "IÆm sure with more regular game time he will prove to be a very valuable player in the Warrington squad. I think it would also be a good idea for England selectors to keep an eye on him because he would never let anyone down."


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Expedition Itinerary - Greenland's Northern Lights
[September 17 - 29, 2012] If your bucket list includes frist-hand sightings of the majestic Aurora Borealis, this is the tour for you. Nowhere on Earth can nature's most spectacular light show be better seen than in the autumn and winter skies above Greenland's eastern coast.
This tour is also perfect for those who enjoy plenty of walking and hiking with their adventure travel. One of the best ways to experience new landscapes and cultures is by getting out on the land and exploring it. This tour offers once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to hike some of the most pristine wilderness on the planeet.
Because Quark has been sailing this remote coast for decades, we know all the best spots for hiking, trekking and wildlife viewing. Our longstanding relationships with Greenlandic elders mean you'll be welcomed as new friends at Ittoqqortoormiit, known for its fascinating blend of native culture and modern life.
Join us in September 2012, for this very special northern lights cruise. Call 1.888.892.0344 for more information or to book your cruise of a lifetime!
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When traveling in extremely remote regions, your Expedition Team most allow the sea, the ice and the weather to guide route and itinerary details. This is a tentative outline of what you'll experience on this cruise - please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed.
Day 1 - Reykjavik, Iceland
Your adventure begins with an overnight stay in thoroughly-modern Reykjavik, the world's northernmost capital city.
Day 2 - Embarkation day
After a liesurely morning exploring Reykjavik on your own, join Quark's group transfer to the port to board your vessel - polar adventure ship Akademik Sergey Vavilov. Linger on deck with your camera or binoculars. Scan the sky for seabirds, and the horizon for breaching whales.
Day 3-4 - At sea
Sail across the Denmark Strait en route to mysterious Greenland. Your onboard Expedition Team members keey you informed and entertained with presentations about Greenland's wildlife, history and geography. You'll also receive several important safety and operational briefings.
Day 5 - Kong Oscar Fjord and Ella Island
Rimmed by the majestic Fjord Mountains, Kong Oscar Fjord (named in 1899 for Sweden's king, Oscar II) offers plenty of opportunity for Arctic adventure.
Depending on conditions, we may hike the delciate flower-and-berry strewn tundra at Holm Bay; Zodiac-cruise through spectacular Alepfjord, and climb to the top of Ella Island. Be sure to pack both binoculars and camera: Ella Island offers unparalleled views of five fjords, beyond which you may also spot grazing musk oxen.
Day 6 - Sofia sound, Antarctic Sound, Ymer Island
Yes, there is an "Antarctic" Sound within the Arctic circle! Here, you'll see the beautiful blue and gold of layered sedimentary rock on the barren eastern side of Ymer Island, and the lush vegetation of Blomsterbugten (Bay of Flowers) on the west side. We may hike from this lovely bay to Noa Lake and onwards, climbing slightly for a spectacular view of neighboring Dusens Fjord.
Day 7 - Liverpool Coast
The jagged Liverpool Coast stretches southward from King Oscar Fjord to Scoresby Sund, the largest, longest, and - some say - the most beautiful fjord system in the world. This area was named for William Scoresby, a whaler, scientist and man of the cloth who charted the east coast of Greenland in 1822.
We'll let the elements decide our activities today. We may board the Zodiacs and cruise to Uunartoq Qeqertaq (the "warming island - so called for the discovery in 2005 after glacial ice melted to reveal an island.), or into nearby Storefjord.
Day 8 - Itoqqortoormiit, Hurry Inlet
Itoqqortoormiit is East Greenland's most northly community, and one of the world's last remaining examples of a living hunter society. It's also one of the best places in the north to view the Aurora Borealis - the northern lights - and boasts superb hiking opportunities in nearby Hurry Inlet.
We'll visit with traditional Greenlandic residents, and you'll be able to see unique handicrafts made from locally harvested materials by the area's multi-talented artisans. We hope to see sled dog demonstrations, and visit the "women's house", where many items are still made by hand, and animal skins are prepared for use during the long, cold winters.
Day 9 - Sydkap, Øfjord
Here we plan to Zodiac-cruise among massive icebergs, landing at an ancient Thule settlement once used as a winter camp. You may still see the centuries old subterranean homes, tent rings and discarded whale bones left behind by these nomadic ancestors of today's Greenlandic peoples.
The surrounding vistas are extraordinary, and include hundreds of icebergs, each the size of a large apartment building. The rich tundra supports herds of enormous musk oxen, and the fjord is ringed by soaring mountain peaks. Visitors sometimes say they feel they've entered some mythic land of giants, while they themselves have shrunk to the size of ants.
If the weather cooperates, we'll end this action-packed day with a festive BBQ on Vavilov's deck.
Day 10 - Rypefjord, Kap Hofmann Halvø
Sailing through the steep-walled Rypefjord, you may see a number of rare, blue icebergs. More normally seen in the Antarctic, these magnificent ice-castles seem to glow an iridescent blue. Birders should watch for Wheatears, Snow Buntings and Ravens.
At Cape Hofmann Halvø, we'll have our best chance of spotting grazing musk oxen, and also enjoy the delicate beauty of tundra wildflowers such as dwarf willlow and dwarf birch.
Day 11 - Røde and Danmarks Islands
Here's your chance to Zodiac-cruise among "grounded" icebergs through another of East Greenland's spectacular fjord systems. We plan to land on the curiously colored "Red Island," which takes its name from the island's beautiful hematite-colored sandstone.
On Danmarks Island, you'll have another opportunity to hike a beautiful, lush tundra; this time culminating in magnificent views over Scoresby Sund and Fohn Fjord. You'll also enjoy a visit to an ancient archeaological site, led by our ship's historian.
Day 12-13 - At sea
Our homeward journey takes us back across the Denmark Strait, where you may spot white-beakded dolphions, and whales - humpback or Minke. Birders should keep watch for kittiwakes, gannets, guillemots, fulmars and razorbills.
Day 14 - Reykjavik, Iceland
Your Greenland's Northern Lights tour ends where it began, in Iceland's vibrant capital. From here, you are free to fly home or extend your trip in Iceland.
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Television broadcasting company the BBC broadcasts Nibiru in a documentary 18 June 2012!
in Babylonian Astronomy it translates to "Planet of Crossing" or "Point of Transition",
Rio De Janeiro- A Brazilian astronomer at the National Observatory of Brazil in Rio de Janeiro, Rodney Gomes, has announced that there may be an undiscovered rogue planet lurking in the shadow of Neptune. Planet Nibiru watchers say the planet is Nibiru.
Nibiru shows up on camera ;)
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Members only | No |
When | November 3, 2008-November 14, 2008 |
Free Item(s) | Miners Helmet, Geta Sandals |
Where | Dojo, Dojo Courtyard |
Mascot(s) | None (Sensei could only be seen digging) |
The Dig Out the Dojo event was presumably started by Sensei, who wandered back to the Dojo (which he actually built) after the Storm, in which the Dojo's roof had been destroyed by lightning, due to The Great Storm of 2008.
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Stages Edit
Outside Renovation: Part 1Edit
This started on Novermber 3, 2008, after the storm from the Halloween Party 2008. Penguins were shocked to see a hole in the roof of the Dojo, and a ladder leading to the top. On top there were several snow covered mounds, a torii (the red gate) with a sign that said "Dig Out The Dojo", and mountains in the distance. A strange penguin, later revealed to be Sensei was digging underneath the torii. Penguins were encouraged to shovel or drill on the snow.
Outside Renovation: Part 2Edit
This started on November 10, 2008. More of the snow was uncovered and more of the landscape was visible. A Volcano, and Waterfall could be seen in the distance and more the Dojo exterior could be seen.
Inside RenovationEdit
The inside of the Dojo didn't change throughout the program. It had wood laying on the sides of the walls, cones, construction tape, lightbulbs, and a ladder/bridge leading up to the hole in the roof. On November 10, 2008, a sign with pads under it was added, which said: TRAINING Coming November 17.
Grand Re-OpeningEdit
On November 14, 2008, the renovations were complete. The hole in the roof was fixed, and nearly all the snow was removed. To celebrate Sensei, who had just revealed himself, decided to throw a small party in the Dojo. A pair of Geta Sandals were even given away to all players for their hard work. As the celebration ended on November 17, 2008, Card-Jitsu was released and Ninja training had begun.
- The Yeti rumor started during this event.
- You could get a Miners Helmet inside the Dojo.
- If you clicked on all of the light bulbs and then one of the hard hat sign a ninja poster would pop up.
- It is featured on the Card-Jitsu card "Mobile Fire 1".[1]


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Welcome to "5 Things," your daily source for community events, happenings in town and other little tidbits of information. Here are five things you need to know on Tuesday, March 5. 1. Warmer: Clouds will still linger on Tuesday but the temperature will get a little higher than Monday – up to the mid-40s. There's an outside chance of a morning shower and there will be a light north wind. 2. Expo: The annual North Shore Business Expo comes to DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore on Tuesday, with a full day of events planned. Businesses from all across the region will take part and there will be several seminars and panels discussions for local business leaders. 3. Blogs: Have you checked our "Local Voices" blogs? Just in the past few …
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Halestorm at the NorVA
07/07/2013 - 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm at The Norva
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FM99 welcomes Halestorm and special guest to the NorVA on July 7, 2013.
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Jimmy Buffett and The Coral Reefer Band
07/13/2013 - 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm at Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach
3550 Cellar Door Way
Jimmy Buffett and The Coral Reefer Band are coming one night only to Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach.
On SATURDAY July 13 at 8pm, as part of Jimmy Buffett's "Songs From St. Somewhere" Tour 2013.
Local Parrotheads won't want to miss their chance to soak in the full Margaritaville experience.
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07/14/2013 - 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm at Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach
3550 Cellar Door Way
FM99 welcomes 311 with Cypress Hill and G. Love Special Sauce to Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach on July 14th, 2013.
Tickets go on sale April 20th: Ticketmaster.com, 1-800-745-3000
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07/18/2013 - 6:30 pm - 11:30 pm at nTelos Wireless Pavilion
16 Crawford Circle
FM99 welcomes SUBLIME to the nTelos Wireless Pavilion on July 18th at 6:30pm.
Sublime began as a ska punk band in Long Beach, CA in 1988 and released three studio albums, one live album, five compilationalbums, three EPs and one box set. The band has sold more than 17 million albumsworldwide, including 10 million in the U.S. alone.
In 2009 Rome Ramirez, a young guitarist and self-admitted Sublime fan from California joined the band, now aptly named Sublime With Rome. Their smash debutalbum "YoursTruly" was released in July, 2011, followed with a sold-out worldwide tour.
The band today is Rome Ramirez (vocals and guitar), Eric Wilson (bass) andJosh Freese (drums).
Tickets are on sale now. Tickets to all nTelos Wireless Pavilion events are available at the Pavilion Box Office and all Ticketmaster locations. To charge by phone, call Ticketmaster toll free at 800-745-3000.
KISS at the nTelos Wireless Pavilion
08/12/2013 - 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm at nTelos Wireless Pavilion
16 Crawford Circle
FM99 welcomes KISS to the nTelos Wireless Pavilion on Monday, August 12.
For four decades, KISS has been one of the world's largest bands. KISS has amassed 28gold albums to date, the most of any American rock band. The quartet has sold more than 40 millionalbums in the U.S., with their worldwide sales exceeding 100 million albums.
Tickets are on sale now.Tickets to all nTelos Wireless Pavilion events are available at the Pavilion Box Office and all Ticketmaster locations. To charge by phone, call Ticketmaster toll free at 800-745-3000. Ticketmaster also offers a charge-by-phone number for fans with hearing disabilities (TDD# 800/943-4327).
East Coast Surfing Championships
08/13/2013 - 08/25/2013 - All Day at Virginia Beach Oceanfront
200 4rth street
ECSC is unique. Part surfing classic, part music festival, part beach party, part multi-event sports-tournament and 100% fun. Besides Professional and Amateur surfing competitions, ECSC offers a variety of other events to attend.
5K Run
Volleyball Tournament
Swimsuit Pageant
National and Regional Bands
Wareing's Beach Bum Classic
For many years, ECSC events have been held from 2nd Street to 9th Street at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Pro and Amateur surfing is contested by the Rudee Inlet Jetty at 2nd Street; the Main Stage music venue is located between 4th and 5th Streets. The Volleyball Tournament is staged from 6th Street through 9th streets.
Each event has several categories for amateurs male and female. There is a pro category for most events as well.
For a full schedule of events CLICK HERE


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text: Kariba Farms dried blueberries are a delicious source of vitamin C. Blueberries are high in vitamin K and manganese, chock full of antioxidants, and are a good source of wholesome fiber. North America is the world's leading blueberry producer. In fact, Native Americans used the juice from blueberries to dye clothing and baskets!


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Definition of PneumaPneuma: The life-giving principle. According to the school of medicine in ancient Alexandria, life was associated with a vapor called the pneuma. The belief in pneuma was called pneumatism. In hindsight, pneumatism was an early attempt to explain respiration which is, indeed, the life-giving principle. Last Editorial Review: 6/14/2012 Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List Need help identifying pills and medications? |
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Constable Selection System The Constable Selection System is a partnership between the Ministry of Community Safety & Correctional Services and the OACP. Individuals seeking a career as a police officer in the Province of Ontario must successfully meet the requirements of the CSS.
Police Leadership Program The only Canadian MBA-style program designed specifically for police executives, the Police Leadership Program was developed in partnership between the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) and University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management. The intensive course is customized with a curriculum that covers fundamental management and leadership concepts including strategy, financial management, human resources, leadership, police service delivery, community knowledge, political astuteness and communications.
Ontario Law Torch Run This community based, province-wide fundraising program involves all law enforcement personnel throughout Ontario. The objective is to raise both funds and awareness for the Ontario Special Olympics.
OMRON - Media Relations Course The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police, the Ontario Media Relations Officers Network, and the Ontario Police College offer a one-week media relations officers course, specially designed for individuals with police services and justice-related organizations. This intensive, hands-on certificate course prepares participants to master the basics of media relations.
Certified Municipal Manager (CMM) Program The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police and the Ontario Municipal Management Institute partner to offer the Certified Municipal Manager (CMM) Program. The CMM is a career education and employment analysis providing a progressive, legally sanctioned credential, governed in Ontario Legislation. It captures and recognizes all education and training to date from all sources. The "enhanced requirements" provide access to a "Police Specialist", "Police Professional" and/or "Police Executive" designation as part of their CMM. The requirements were developed and will be maintained and verified by an Evaluation Committee of the OACP.


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Recently, this blog hit a milestone – 10,000 views. And I'd just like to say thank you to a few people (in no particular order):
- You, the reader. Without you reading this blog we wouldn't have reached this milestone.
- My mum, petradragon, who has taken some great photos and some of which are on this blog!
- Hanna Wilbur, who has written for this blog on multiple occaisions and is a regular commenter.
- One Change At A Time, who has also written for this blog more than once and comments often.
So, thanks a lot everyone. This blog was created on 28 September 2010, and it's coming up to it's one year anniversary. I wonder if they'll be 20,000 views this time next year…


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phpMyAdmin is a tool intended to handle the administration of MySQL over the Web. It can create, rename, and drop databases, create/drop/alter tables, delete/edit/add fields, execute any SQL statement, manage keys on fields, create dumps of tables and databases, export/import CSV data, and administrate one single database and multiple MySQL servers.
slackroll is a package or upgrade manager for Slackware Linux. It is designed to work with official mirrors in systems mainly composed of official packages with a few unofficial packages. It lets you automatically upgrade or install packages, and displays which packages have been added or removed from the Slackware tree.
GLPI (Gestion Libre de Parc Informatique) is an information resource manager with an administration interface. You can use it to build a database with an inventory for your company (computers, software, printers, etc.). It has functions to make the daily life of the administrators easier, including a job/request tracking system with mail notification and methods to build a database with basic information about your network topology. It provides a precise inventory of all the technical resources (all their characteristics are stored in a database) and management and history of the maintenance actions and the bound procedures. It is dynamic and is directly connected to the users, who can post requests to the technicians.
cryptmount is a utility for creating and managing secure filing systems on GNU/Linux systems. After initial setup, it allows any user to mount or unmount filesystems on demand, solely by providing the decryption password, with any system devices needed to access the filing system being configured automatically. A wide variety of encryption schemes (provided by the kernel dm-crypt system and the libgcrypt library) can be used to protect both the filesystem and the access key. The protected filing systems can reside in either ordinary files or disk partitions. The package also supports encrypted swap partitions, and automatic configuration on system boot-up.
Stealth (SSH-based Trust Enhancement Acquired through a Locally Trusted Host) is a file integrity scanner. It differs from a program like Tripwire in that it does not require the use of read-only media or modifiable logs. It leaves (almost) no trace on the computer being checked. It is very difficult for intruders to detect or evade, and cannot be modified by intruders. It can be used to perform integrity checks on many computers without a heavy maintenance burden. It can be used without being installed on the target computer.


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TASMANIAN company Smitten Merino has established itself as a unique clothing business, with a range suitable for both high-class fashionistas and international adventurers.
Using renewable and sustainable superfine merino wool fabric coupled with local Tasmanian manufactures, Smitten Merino create world-class modern clothing.
In 2007, Nicola and Carl Mason saw a gap in the market and have taken their dream to reality.
Mrs Mason created a range of lightweight classics designed to layer, so women could look good without being bulky, and stay warm.
Mrs Mason first designed the woman's fashion range which includes dresses, tops, cardigans, leggings, yoga pants and jackets.
Mr Mason, a keen adventurer, suggested she also design an outdoor unisex range consisting of T-shirts, long sleeve crews, zip-neck tops, hoodies, boxer shorts and more.
They enlisted a local team of high-profile adventurers to develop and test the range in extreme conditions.
Smitten Merino thermals are now worn by Tasmanian Police Search and Rescue and Antarctic Australia.
This year Pat Farmer completed the greatest endurance feat of all time when he ran in Smitten thermals from the North to the South poles two marathons a day every day.
Eric Phillips, the only person to have skied unassisted the world's four major ice shelfs, has taken Smitten Merino to the Arctic and Antarctic.
No other fabric can match the merino qualities such as silky soft feel with no itch, the lack of odour, fast-drying, non- ironing, warm when wet, long-lasting, machine washable and made from natural fibre grown locally.
Smitten Merino will be in the craft pavilion at this year's Agfest.


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Dear Masked one! Welcome to divinecosmosfood and health...etc.
Concerning your question of food compatibility -- as you are are describing such I don't think it is a big issue because the mix mixes up everything possibly yielding in effect a discreet whole food thing. But let your innards decide...the innards will let you know if they like it...if not, expect gas burbling and such leading to messy bowel protests.
In common with you most of my food goes through a blender; but the menu is quite a bit different.
May I suggest you examine the vital food rating list associated with Dr. Joel Fuhrman...also his food pyramid. You will be surprised in that you are not using the really powerful ones (Kale, Bok Choy, Collards,Chard)
Nutritiondata.com has some helpful tools for checking out food makeup. For instance I have data on my food list for about 30 items.
A bit of gratuitous advice...looks like you can seriously use some protein...May I suggest pea protein powder? Rates higher than meat.
Also I use a couple of raw eggs (from happy hens looked after by Amish)
Now my smoothies with lots of greenery don't taste ..not bad..just lack flavor, Solution..I add some high quality apple cider vinegar along with a squirt of Stevia-glycerite. (I'm drinking my dinner as I type...hmmm...tastes especially good? No wonder!...I added some carob and non-alkalized cocoa powder.
More gratuitous advice...it is very easy to get hooked intellectually with your diet -- even as your health may be skidding downhill...this has happened several times to me when I out-smarted myself. (last time a visiting friend shocked me awake when she looked at me and demanded to know just what the hell had happened to me... Been in the hospital??) Until then I simply didn't see how decrepit I really was. (frowning simile face)
Good eating!...I mean, drinking...??
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'Persecuted' Assange seeks asylum in Ecuador after taking refuge in embassy
WikiLeaks chief Julian Assange has taken refuge in the South American nation's embassy in London and is seeking political asylum.
Obama retreats so he can reclaim American Dream
Simon Mann BARACK OBAMA has opted for deeper and faster troop reductions in Afghanistan than those proposed by his top military advisers, bowing to domestic political pressures: specifically, mounting concern...
US defence chief warns on Iran strike
Tony Capaccio, Washington US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta said an attack on Iran's nuclear facilities might delay its alleged nuclear program by only up to three years and warned of ''unintended consequences''.
Fox broke UK code for ministers
Patrick Wintour and Rupert Neate Britain's former defence secretary Liam Fox has been found to have breached the ministerial code in a brief but damning report on his improper links with his close friend and adviser Adam Werritty.
Afghanistan 10 years on
Simon Mann, Washington Casualties and the high economic cost are eroding support for US involvement in Afghanistan, reports Simon Mann.
An alliance undermined by betrayal
Paul McGeough, Pakistan Umar Cheema, a journalist in Islamabad, is matter-of-fact in telling of his abduction and torture last year by 12 men.
Obama prepares for end of 'don't ask, don't tell'
Ed O'keefe and Craig Whitlock The Pentagon will permit gay men and lesbians to serve openly in the military, allowing President Barack Obama to bring a formal end to the policy of 'don't ask, don't tell'.
Fatigue threat to Libya mission
Laurent Thomet, Brussels AFTER three months of air strikes in Libya, the NATO alliance is showing signs of fatigue and discord, with no end in sight to the conflict.
US-Afghan tensions jeopardise handover
Katherine Haddon, Kabul As the US starts exiting the Afghan war, analysts warn that dysfunction in Kabul and its naked hostility towards the White House jeopardise the US goal of handing over security in 2014.
Britain in peace talks with the Taliban
Kabul Britain is involved in talks with the Taliban, Foreign Secretary William Hague said yesterday, days after the US revealed it was in negotiations to end the Afghan war.
Obama to call 33,000 out of Afghanistan early
Simon Mann, Washington The US will pull 33,000 troops out of Afghanistan by the end of the next northern summer, sooner than previously anticipated.
Obama pulls 33,000 troops out of Afghanistan
Simon Mann US President Barack Obama has announced he will bring home 33,000 US troops from Afghanistan by the northern summer of 2012. He said the first 10,000 troops would return home by the end of this year.
Record numbers want US out of Afghan war
Simon Mann Barack Obama's timetable for bringing US troops home from Afghanistan can be expected to cheer war-weary Americans who now support in record numbers a drawdown of forces.
Obama to reveal start of Afghan exodus
Simon Mann America's phased retreat from its decade-long war in Afghanistan is expected to include the withdrawal of the 33,000 troops deployed in last year's ''surge'' by the end of 2012.
Tears for the fallen to define the legacy of defence chief
David Cloud WASHINGTON: When the Defence Secretary, Robert Gates, leaves the Pentagon every evening, he carries home a sheaf of documents about the latest American soldiers killed in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Battle fatigue: Congress calls on Obama to bring troops home
Simon Mann WASHINGTON: War-weary members of Congress have challenged Barack Obama on two fronts, asking a court to put an end to US involvement in the attack on Libya and calling for a big reduction of American...
Congressmen challenge Obama on Libya
Simon Mann, Washington War-weary members of Congress challenge President Barack Obama on two fronts, asking a court to put an end to US involvement in the attack on Libya, and calling for a big reduction in American troop...
America warns Europe on NATO alliance
Brussels US Defence Secretary Robert Gates has warned that the future of the NATO military alliance is at risk because of European penny-pinching and distaste for front-line combat.
US doubts over pace of Afghan troop cut
Simon Mann New US defence secretary won't put a figure on US troop withdrawals from Afghanistan.
Syrian army targets flashpoint town
Damascus Syrian state television says the army has begun operations in a northern town near the Turkish border.


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Regarding the Lynchburg Situation
10/06/2006 - James White
I received an e-mail within ten seconds of 5pm EDT. In essence it states that the agreement that existed between the two sides since September has been abandoned unilaterally. Dr. Ascol is currently traveling back from Sao Paulo, Brazil. Unfortunately, he called me about five minutes before the response was sent to me, and since he was standing in a line at the airport (I know exactly what line it is, too---I've been there), hoping to get a seat, I do not expect to be able to speak to him again soon. If by some miracle he does call me back, I will be able to post an announcement on this blog sooner. However, at the moment, I do not wish to do so until I have been able to speak with Dr. Ascol and get his approval.14:48:52 - Category: Reformed Apologetics - Link to this article -


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The 25th annual House of Lords vs House of Commons Tug of War on Tuesday 12 June 2012 at the Westminster College Gardens was a huge success raising over £110,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Champagne, sunshine, men in shorts and Macmillan nurses. There was something for everyone at 2011's Tug of War.
On Tuesday 12 June they pulled and pulled at the Tug of War and managed to raise more than £110,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support. Thank you to everyone who attended and took part to help us raise vital funds for people living with cancer.
With Ladbrokes on board with the odds, the guests to the Tug of War were soon sporting their rosettes to show who they were backing.
The Commons were too much for the Lords again this year as they retained their title once again.
The 2012 Tug of War also welcomed plenty of healthy competition as AllianceBernstein once again stole the corporate match title from Norton Rose. BAE continued their winning streak and beat headline sponsors Taylor Wimpey.
In celebration of the 25th year of the Tug of War there were two new matches introduced this year, including the Macmillan Corporate Partners Match - Barclays vs. Natwest. The strength of Barclays was too much for Natwest this time, lets hope they're back in 2013 to defend their title!
The second new match was the Media Match between the Westminster Media Team captained by Christian May and our official Tug of War Media partners Total Politics. The Total Politics team really put their backs into it and beat the Westminster Media Team with a 2-0 victory.
For the very first time in 25 year the Macmillan Ladies stole the trophy from the Houses of Parliament Ladies. All their hard work training in the run up to the event paid off!
The 12th and 19th Regiment Royal Artillery displayed mammouth strength with an incredibly close match, with the 19th Regiment finally winning the tug. Once again, Merseyside Fire and Rescue wowed the crowds with their brute strength and fantastic technique, beating the 17 Port and Maritime Regiment.
Deputy Political Editor for the BBC James Landale commentated on the matches and the guests were kept thoroughly entertained throughout.


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Imagine putting some Jockey shorts on Michelangelo's David. That's essentially what's happening at the world's most famous golf course, the Old Course in St. Andrews. TSN Golf Analyst Bob Weeks has more on the announced changes. ...more
Relief. It was clear from the very first word Jim Rutledge said down the line from Florida what he was feeling. No verbal description of his emotions was necessary. Rutledge, the veteran pro from Victoria, just survived the toughest test in golf - the Champions Tour Qualifying School. Only five spots for 78 players. ...more
In the aftermath of Europe's dramatic victory on Sunday, TSN golf analyst Bob Weeks delivers his final thoughts on the Ryder Cup from Medinah, Illinois. ...more
It took 13 years, but Jose Maria Olazabal got a chance to get one back against the Americans. In what has to be an even bigger comeback than the Americans 1999 rally, the European team took eight and a half of a possible 12 points on Sunday to keep the Ryder Cup. It's another epic chapter in Ryder Cup history. ...more
So Davis Love finally 'fessed up, finally admitted that really, when it comes to the Ryder Cup, there is no big plan, no secret strategy. "It's easy to have a plan when you've got great players," said a smiling Love on Saturday night. That's really it. The Americans have played better. ...more
So what do we make of Day 1 at the Ryder Cup. The U.S. rookies really came to play. Now it's hard to call major champions rookies, but Keegan Bradley, Webb Simpson and Jason Dufner were involved in four points for the U.S. squad. TSN Golf Analyst Bob Weeks has more ...more
Of all the Ryder Cup events I've covered and watched, I can't remember one being as evenly matched as this one. It's also one of the few times I've seen 12 players on either side arriving with their games in order. Here are a few things I think are worth noting that could play a part in deciding who wins on Sunday. ...more
Brandt Snedeker is the only pure rookie on the U.S. team at the Ryder Cup. Snedeker was put on the team by Davis Love, as one of the four U.S. captain's picks. It's been a dream of his to play for the Stars and Stripes, and he's adjusting quickly to the spotlight. TSN's Golf Insider Bob Weeks has more. ...more
He has won 14 majors and more than 70 tournaments around the world. He is the first golfer to earn more than $100 million, and held top spot on the Official World Golf Ranking longer than many players have careers on the PGA Tour. Yet one thing Tiger Woods doesn't have is a winning record at the Ryder Cup. He sports a mediocre 13-14-2 mark and has only won the celebrated mug once in his illustrious career. ...more
So what was the first thought that went through your mind when you saw Brandt Snedeker make his final putt and wrap up the FedEx Cup? Was it that he just won an outrageously large sum of money? Was it that Snedeker has truly become a player capable of winning a major? TSN's Golf Insider Bob Weeks has more. ...more
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Round 2 continues with San Jose's Dan Boyle taking on Kari Lehtonen of the Dallas Stars.Watch the video and vote for your favourite play!
Eastern Conference Semifinals
(1) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (7) Ottawa Senators
Penguins win series 4-1
(4) Boston Bruins vs. (6) New York Rangers
Bruins win series 4-1
Western Conference Semifinals
(1) Chicago Blackhawks vs. (7) Detroit Red Wings
Red Wings lead series 3-2
(5) Los Angeles Kings vs. (6) San Jose Sharks
Kings lead series 3-2
Eastern Conference Finals
(1) Miami Heat vs. (3) Indiana Pacers
Series tied 1-1
Western Conference Finals
(2) San Antonio Spurs vs. (5) Memphis Grizzlies
Spurs lead series 3-0
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Local and Seasonal Seafood Program
The Problem
As our food infrastructure has grown throughout the past century, people have become disconnected from their food sources and less aware of the origin of their food.
Nowadays, less and less people are engaged in work as food producers and much of our nation's food is imported thousands of miles using nonrenewable sources of energy which contribute to global warming. Many people want to eat responsibly, but are not sure where to turn. IFR is trying to solve this problem by connecting local fishermen to the fish buying public. Eating local fresh seafood means that you are accessing the freshest and highest quality seafood. Additionally, supporting local seafood harvesters ensures that local small family-operated fishing communities will be able to compete with large processors and maintain traditional coastal communities. Eating locally caught seafood ensures that the fish caught is sustainable. Buying directly from fishermen ensures a fresh product and ensures the fishermen receives a fair wage for his or her labor. IFR acts as a conduit to connect the seafood eating public with local commercial fishermen who can provide fresh, high quality, healthy, sustainable seafood.
The Solution
The Local and Seasonal Seafood Program© has created a database for the public to connect commercial fishermen with seafood consumers. These fishermen sell either off their boats, at farmers' markets, or to restaurants. By providing this information, consumers can make better informed decisions about where to buy high quality seafood. Through such transactions consumers are also able to support local fishing communities, find out more information about how and where the seafood was harvested, and reimburse the fishermen more accurately for their costs.
Commercial fishermen work closely with the California Department of Fish & Game and the National Marine Fisheries Service to ensure sustainable harvest of California fisheries. However, few citizens know when different fish are in season or what the local seafood in their area is. A large component of the program is also to collect the information of when different types of seafood are available to the public.
The Future
It is the vision of the Local and Seasonal Seafood Program that consumers will support their local seafood harvesters and fishing communities. We are constantly seeking more information about commercial fishermen that are selling at farmers' markets, at fish markets, off their boats, to local restaurants, etc. Please notify us if you know of any fisherman (or if you are a commercial fisherman) that sells seafood directly to consumers. Help us to expand this public resource coastwide!
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The Institute for Fisheries Resources dedicated to the protection and restoration of fish resources and the human economies that depend on them. By establishing alliances among fishing men and women, government agencies, and concerned citizens, IFR unites resource stakeholders, protects fish populations, and restores aquatic habitats.
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Our Mission
The Institute for Fisheries Resources dedicated to the protection and restoration of fish resources and the human economies that depend on them. By establishing alliances among fishing men and women, government agencies, and concerned citizens, IFR unites resource stakeholders, protects fish populations, and restores aquatic habitats.