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As the final dates of training camp descend like a NASA rocket launch, the expectations and interest of fans across the NFL truly takes off. So with our beloved Chiefs enjoying the last bits the off-season, we thought we'd take a closer look at some of the story lines we HOPE will emerge out of training camp from the outset:
Tyson Jackson and Alex Magee Sign Before Camp - Getting our new-look defensive line as much time together as possible should be a top priority for the new front office, so let's hope the agents involved make it a consideration as well. Early word is that Eugene Parker (Jackson's agent) is busy with Michael Crabtree's deal, but getting practice reps together on-field and working daily on Clancy Pendergast's schemes will make a big difference in readiness for the upcoming season.
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Brian Waters Publicly Endorses the New Regime - Of course, much has already been made of this and things are quiet for the most part. So as long as no one is making a fuss, we should be happy. But a veteran like Waters has been around enough to know the best thing he can do is actually to speak out and simply own his position as a veteran Pro Bowler and leader in the locker room. There won't be any trades this late in camp and Waters must learn to drink the Kool-Aid like everyone else and buy in fully. His silence is one level of support and going along with the program but a sincere public statement could go a long way with his teammates.
Todd Haley Continues to Prove Doubters Wrong - The OTAs brought a new level of respect from those of us who are leery of Todd Haley's emotional outbursts. He handled the team with class by demanding the most of his players yet also revealing a soft side by giving them days off. It was a solid mix that seemed veteran in its approach and it's something we hope continues with training camp.
Larry Johnson Shows Old Self - So far so good on the Johnson files this off-season. He's been a class act in the media and around the team and it seems like he's ready to have a strong season. With the loss of Tony Gonzalez, a new offense and quarterback, it's vital for Johnson to provide the stability he can bring to the offensive side to relieve the pressure on everyone else. A focused training camp will bring higher morale and expectations for the Chiefs this upcoming year.
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Suddenly Last Summer is one of the more infrequently-revived titles in the Tennessee Williams catalogue, possibly because this tale of madness, corruption, and cannibalism is hard to make convincing for modern audiences. The action takes place in the jungle-like solarium of the house of Mrs. Venable, a sinister New Orleans matron, and if the design doesn't create the proper hothouse atmosphere, the play is not going to work. For its recent revival at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, set designer Annie Smart enclosed the stage in a Plexiglas® box with large greenhouse windows. Painted directly onto the the windows were giant translucent leaves, depicting Mrs. Venable's experiments in botany and suggesting the repressive atmosphere of her home. Behind the leaves was a similarly rectangular white cyc box.
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LD Chris Parry worked with the set's many aspects to effectively light the production, shooting some gobo treatmentes and color washes directly therough the plexi walls to bring them to various kinds of life, then providing smooth, colorful cyc washes which also backlit the painted walls, rather like a bounce drop would have done. "The colors that really worked on the surround were a range of green-based blues, lavender, and--surprisingly--red," he says. "With all those green leaves onstage, you'd better be careful, but the lavender worked better than I thought it would. There was something in the paint treatment that really responded to it and created an alternative reality. The red worked by making the jungle leaves look murky brown and surreal." As the play's tone shifted from external reality to inner torment, the cool greens, blues, and whites of the greenhouse became distorted lavenders, overripe pinks, and dark reds.
The cyc washes created certain important effects, as well, such as the shilouette of the psychiatrist, Dr. Sugar, hovering on the balcony, observing Catherine, his young patient; the cyc lighyts also revealed other characters mysteriously seen wandering through the exterior jungle on the ground-floor level.
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To solve the practical problems of lighting the plexi walls and the exterior space behind them, says Parry, "We had to design a basically square rig that fit between the Plexiglas wall and the cyc. Luckily, Annie gave me enough room--I told her I needed 6' and she gave me eight. Set designers will often give you 3'. Also, it's a very deep theatre, a big stage very well equipped, so available space was never a problem."
Placement of the cyc lights was an issue that required much discussion, Parry says: "Annie said, 'I don't want to see the borders!' She was very keen on creating a set floating, without any 'visible' masking above it to hide the lighting rig. This meant that the trims for the electrics were very high--around 38-40', above a 24' set and cyc. But where to put the cyc lighting and keep it masked out of view? We had a long to and fro about my needs and hers. I wanted to put the units immediately behind the top of the plexi walls--at about the same height as the top of the cyc box--but Annie was unhappy with that solution because she felt that you would see these black shadows through the translucent wall. I had to admit that she was probably right. In the end we came to a compromise where the cyc units were placed about 4' above the set and were masked by a 'black masking box' that mirrored the shape of the walls. It worked beautifully and we were both happy and relieved. The master electrician, Eric Fulk, and his team were really supportive in engineering the right positions to execute my design--and keep Annie happy, too."
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Parry says that director Les Waters wanted to create dramatic looks for the aria-like speeches that make up the play. The climax features Catherine, the heroine, recalling to a psychiatrist an appalling act of violence that she witnessed, so Parry literally put the character under an cross-examination light. "I used a 2.5kW HMI unit overhead for that speech," says the LD. "We couldn't afford louvers, so I turned it on and it faded up, which was nice, then, as time went on, it became so harsh and insistent that it took over the rest of the lighting." During this sequence, the rest of the lighting was reduced to sharply focused specials on the doctor and Mrs. Venable, creating a minimal yet gripping stage picture. (Many light cues were tied to Michael Roth's sound effects.)
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The HMI unit also helped create a strong closing moment for the production. "Les didn't know how to finish the play," says Parry, "because it sort of trails off, with Catherine on the ground in tears, and the doctor saying, 'Well, maybe she is telling the truth....' I said, 'How do we get the HMI unit out when we've got past the climax?' Les said, 'Turn it off and let's see.' It created a kind of snap blackout, which helped make a 'film-cut' at the end of the play." Parry is a vocal advocate for the use of unusual lighting sources, and frequently makes use of HMIs in his work. Still, he adds, "You have to talk people into using it. I'm not sure how much it cost." The rest of the gear package consisted of the theatre's inventory of ETC Source Fours and Wybron scrollers, with control provided by an ETC Obsession II.
The result was a production in which, according to a review in the San Francisco Examiner, was "a stillness that builds to breathtaking tension." (The San Francisco Chronicle also praised "Annie Smart's astonishing New Orleans garden set lit in cool greens and steamy violets....") Parry is on a roll; after Suddenly Last Summer opened, he came to New York to light Talking Heads, a two-part collection of monologues by British playwright Alan Bennett. The designer lit Talking Heads in Los Angeles last year; in New York, the same production, now at Off Broadway's Minetta Lane Theatre, starring Lynn Redgrave, Kathleen Chalfant, and Christine Ebersole, has earned some of the best reviews of the season.

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This week the Sioux Falls City Council will decide the fate of The Vault night club's liquor license renewal after receiving hundreds of neighborhood complaints.
The city council is taking those complaints very seriously; members of the council have spent a lot of time this week working with leaders from The Vault and other neighborhood businesses.
Many have come to the decision that the vault will get their license renewed, but only if a lot of changes are made.
On a quite Sunday afternoon, the establishments on Carolyn Avenue seem to peacefully coexist, but after the sun goes down, it's a very different story.
"At the Staybridge suites and the holiday in express, our business is simple, we sell sleep," said Staybridge General Manager Travis Henjum.
It's a commodity in direct contrast with their neighbors.
"Travis does sell sleep, unfortunately, our business, we sell the opposite of that…in our business, we do sell alcohol and people don't always make the best decision when they've been drinking," said The Vault owner Kirby Muilenburg.
A fact Staybridge night auditor Lorri Starr knows all too well.
"Running up and down the streets, yelling and screaming and cussing at the top of their lungs and then I have guest that complain because of all the yelling and the noise outside," said Starr.
Along with the noise, there's also a parking and security issue for the surrounding business; they're issues the city council is taking very seriously.
"There's a huge amount of money at stake here, there livelihood, their business is at stake," said Sioux Falls City Council Member Greg Jamison.
To get a first hand look at the late night issues on Carolyn Avenue, Councilman Jamison and his wife spent three hours at The Vault on a Saturday night.
"Inside the building, they do a find job of managing the crowd, managing the atmosphere of the place, they had plenty of security...I think where they stumble is outside their building," said Jamison.
Jamison and City Council member Jim Enteman believe if the Vault Steps up security outside the building, many issues could be alleviated.
"We think that would add some calm and some orderly conduct to those individuals leaving," said Jamison.
Stakeholders from The Vault will be presenting their increased security plan to the city council on Tuesday.
"If they come forward with a decent plan I think the council will be receptive. The neighbors, I think, understand that the changes are coming and going forward, things will be better," said Jamison.
We were outside the Vault late Saturday night and early Sunday morning and saw at least two outdoor security guards, so progress has already begun.
But Jamison says if the Vault's security plan is not upheld over the coming year, the council will likely suspend their liquor license the next time it is up for renewal.
The city council will vote on the Vault's liquor license renewal this Tuesday, December 4, at their regularly scheduled council meeting.


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As the FBI investigates the shooting death of a mentally-ill double-amputee by a Houston Police officer, protesters are calling for an independent police review board. The Greater Houston Coalition for Justice gathered just east of downtown.Early Saturday morning, an officer shot wheelchair-bound Brian Claunch because he had another officer cornered with a metal object in his hand. That object turned out to be a pen."Our police department is dysfunctional; it's broken," protester Carlos Calbillo said. "I don't see anyone walking around with a definitive ways of fixing it."The group is holding a vigil outside of the group home around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
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Democrats Ready to Challenge Retirement System CutsBy Daniel Cherry | Published 15 Jan 2013 06:16pm |
Democrats in the Mississippi legislature say they'll fight potential changes to the Public Employees Retirement System. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports, legislation is expected that could cut benefits to state retirees.
Legislative Democrats are furious over a bill that would freeze cost of living increases for retired state employees. The bill, which has not yet been filed, is sponsored by Nancy Collins, a Republican from Tupelo.
"Nancy Collins has jumped into a hornet's nest. That's what she's done."
That's Steve Holland, a longtime Democratic Representative from Plantersville.
"She wants dialogue, she can get it. The members of the House say, 'No! No!' to changing any of the benefits that these people right here have accrued through their public service career."
Along with a three-year freeze on the annual three percent cost of living increases, also known as the 13th check, the bill would add seven members to the PERS board. Democratic Senator Kenny Wayne Jones of Canton, says freezing the 13th check is the wrong thing to do.
"I don't think it's fair that you give us 25-30 years and then we come back and renege on our promises on what we're supposed to do for you. This bill changes the entire makeup of what we've been doing."
Some critics say PERS is under-funded and has to cut back in order to be solvent. Republican Representative Toby Barker says changes are needed, but he's not looking to cut benefits to current retirees.
"I don't think the state should change the rules in the middle of the game for current employees and current retirees. We made a commitment, and, in general, if we're going to make changes, I'd prefer those changes come with new hires."
A representative from Senator Nancy Collin's office said Collins wouldn't have time for a comment until next week.
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Albany- A rash of car break-ins in Albany has police warning thieves may be watching you when you get out of your car.
Broken glass is scattered in the spot where Liz Gray and her friends parked last night. "Lots of cars were here when it happened. It happened at about 7:30PM," said Gray.
While they were eating dinner at an Albany restaurant, someone broke into her friend's car. "Right where I was sitting was the window they broke out which was the rear passenger window," said Gray.
The thief stole her purse and her $300 digital camera. "I think they were watching us when I got out of the car. I think they saw that I didn't take a purse inside. Even though I hid my purse, I still think they looked to see if I was carrying a purse," said Gray.
When Gray called the police, she was surprised to hear there had been a rash of car break-ins at businesses in Albany for the last few weeks. In fact, there were at least four on Monday.
"This is a crime of opportunity," said APD Lt. Kenn Singleton. Singleton believes thieves may be staking out business parking lots - watching to see if people tuck their valuables under a seat or leave without their wallet or purse.
He has some advice, especially for ladies. "Ladies could take smaller purses that are easier to carry inside stores and restaurants. Leave the big purses at home or in a secure place," said Lt. Singleton.
Gray used to feel safe leaving her purse in the car during quick errands or stops, but not anymore. "I'll definitely always take my purse with me now."
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I am so sick of ignorant comments but atthe same time i do love the enthusiasm. For those of you who dont understand the economics of NBA basketball please refrain from making fantasy trade purposals for other to comment on. In regards to Harrington, Marco, and KAZ it is so simple i dont know why the people who are getting paid to handle business cannot figure it out.
A) salary DUMP Al aka TMNT(whoever came up that one, kudos!!) for an expiring. we really dont need a damn thing in retun as far a player goes. watching us manage without a true PG gives me full confidence we'll be fine when monta comes back even if he never averages 10apg.
B) trade bellinelli for the lottery protected pick we gave NJ(or another teams lottey protected pick will do), package him w/harrington for something sweeter to any taker. like swift, hassell and swilliams would be realistic. dont want hassell and his 4 mil next year but he make this work rather than a disgruntled ninja turtle!
C) Keep KAZ right where the hell he is. you people who think this man is expendable are retarded. as far as him, ronny, and sjax. WE ARE STEALING them based off the returns for our dollar. UNLESS we are getting a bonafide star in his prime they stay here!! 3 million for bukie, 4 for ronny (more valuable for the intagibles he brings to our team that got for for years on the inside).
the cap is close to 60 mill and a roster of 15 people. it dont get ANY better than bukies 3 million unless your talking about a rookie contracts from the likes of mr. CPaul himself. I wasnt for giving sjax an extension b4 the start of the season but after watching his leadership and composure and the fact that he's got a vets game that isnt based off raw athleticism. pay him around 10 mill. hes still naturally #2 on the pecking order of things but i love his game as long as he can continually work on his shot selection.
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Here's the first post I've seen that details prospect Wonderlic scores. As I had expected, Vanderbilt OT Chris Williams led all of the top linemen in the NFL's preferred intelligence test.
Most of the top offensive linemen also tested well. Michigan's Jake Long scored a 26. Pittsburgh's Jeff Otah scored a 28. Southern California's Sam Baker scored a 27. Vanderbilt's Chris Williams scored a 32. Boston College's Godser Cherilus scored a 25. Virginia's Brandon Albert scored a 23. Boise State offensive tackle Ryan Clady had the only disappointing score from the top group of blockers, a 13.
So in order from highest to lowest it's Williams, Otah, Baker, Long, Cherilus, Albert and Clady. I'm sure Clady would like a do over. Otah helped himself with his score as well.
The only thing Williams detractors can say about him is he has short arms. I haven't seen an official listing of his arm length yet (I'm still looking), they look fairly normal to me. Ever since Robert Gallery failed to justify his draft position 'short arms' are the in vogue reason for failure.
I'll take a guy with average arms but a high intellect any day. Even more important, he excels at pass blocking.
Strengths: ...does a fantastic job in pass protection...a team leader...
A lot is being made of the Panthers placing more emphasis on a power run game but the left tackle needs to pass protect first and foremost (no more big hits on Jake please). If Clady falls to #13 the Panthers will have a tough decision. I think Clady, Williams and Otah have grades justifying the #13 pick. Clady played at a mid-major and rarely lined up across from NFL-level talent. Otah started only one season at Pitt and has only been playing football a few years. I think Chris Williams presents the least amount of risk in what will be a very important pick to the Panthers front office.


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Clashes between residents of the Deido neighborhood and security officials in Cameroon's economic capital of Douala entered a sixth day Thursday as police battled to prevent the violence from spreading citywide.
Opposition groups in Cameroon are planning "Egypt-like" protests Wednesday to call for the president's ouster after almost three decades in power.
The 2007 crash of a Kenya Airways flight in Cameroon that killed all 114 people on board was caused by pilot error, a report released on Wednesday said.
Pirates attacked a French ship in the waters off Cameroon on Friday, taking 10 of the 15 crew members hostage, the French Foreign Ministry and the ship's owner said.
No survivors are expected to be found in the wreckage of a Kenya Airways plane that crashed shortly after takeoff in Cameroon on Saturday with 114 people aboard, one of the country's top aviation officials said Monday.
The wreckage of the Kenya Airways plane that disappeared early Saturday morning has been found in Cameroon, a senior aviation official told CNN.
Crews in southern Cameroon prepared to resume their search Sunday for a missing Nairobi-bound Kenya Airways flight that disappeared the day before during heavy rain.
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The plight of Jeremy Stephens isn't really much of a plight at all, it seems.
Despite the fact that he has assault charges hanging over his head, thanks to a situation where he allegedly nearly beat a man to death, he continues to receive outstanding treatment from his employers at Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Not only did promotion President Dana White attempt to spring him from jail after he was arrested the day of the event in time to fight at UFC on FX 5 on Oct. 5 in Minneapolis, they've now put "Lil' Heathen" right back in the bout he had when he got locked up.
That's because John Cholish has been forced to pull out of his scheduled match-up against Yves Edwards at UFC on Fox 5: "Henderson vs. Diaz" on Sat., Dec. 8, 2012, at KeyArena in Seattle, Washington. After having been informed of this, officials were quick to insert Stephens into that slot, according to MMA Weekly.
Again, despite those pesky assault charges.
Legal issues aside, Stephens is currently on a two-fight skid, having dropped back-to-back bouts for the second time in his UFC career. Another loss and who knows what could happen.
Then again, the promotion doesn't seem to care about his having caught a serious case. As White so frequently says, "we'll see what happens."
UFC on Fox 5 will feature a lightweight championship main event pitting reigning division king Ben Henderson putting his title on the line against Nate Diaz. Mauricio Rua vs. Alexander Gustafsson and B.J. Penn vs. Rory MacDonald are also booked for the event.
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What is Juvenile Retinoschisis?
Juvenile retinoschisis is an inherited disease diagnosed in childhood that causes progressive loss of central and peripheral (side) vision due to degeneration of the retina.
What are the symptoms?
Juvenile retinoschisis, also known as X-linked retinoschisis, occurs almost exclusively in males. Although the condition begins at birth, symptoms do not typically become apparent until after the age of 10. About half of all patients diagnosed with juvenile retinoschisis first notice a decline in vision. Other early symptoms of the disease include an inability of both eyes to focus on an object (strabismus) and roving, involuntary eye movements (nystagmus).
Vision loss associated with juvenile retinoschisis is caused by the splitting of the retina into two layers. This retinal splitting most notably affects the macula, the central portion of the retina responsible for fine visual detail and color perception. On examination, the fovea (the center of the macula) has spoke-like streaks. The spaces created by the separated layers are often filled with blisters and ruptured blood vessels that can leak blood into the vitreous body (the transparent, colorless mass of jelly-like material filling the center of the eye). The presence of blood in the vitreous body causes further visual impairment. The vitreous body degenerates and may eventually separate from the retina. The entire retina may also separate from underlying tissue layers causing retinal detachments.
The extent and rate of vision loss vary greatly among patients with juvenile retinoschisis. Central vision is almost always affected. Peripheral (side) vision loss occurs in about half of all cases. Some patients retain useful vision well into adulthood, while others experience a rapid decline during childhood.
Is it an inherited disease?
Juvenile retinoschisis is genetically passed through families by the X-linked pattern of inheritance. In this type of inheritance, the gene for the disease is located on the X chromosome. Females have two X chromosomes and can carry the disease gene on one of their X chromosomes. Because they have a healthy version of the gene on their other X chromosome, carrier females typically are not affected by X-linked diseases such as juvenile retinoschisis. Sometimes, however, when carrier females are examined, the retina shows minor signs of the disease.
Males have only one X chromosome (paired with one Y chromosome) and are therefore genetically susceptible to X-linked diseases. Males cannot be carriers of X-linked diseases. Males affected with an X-linked disease always pass the gene on the X chromosome to their daughters, who then become carriers. Affected males never pass an X-linked disease gene to their sons because fathers pass the Y chromosome to their sons.
Female carriers have a 50 percent chance (or 1 chance in 2) of passing the X-linked disease gene to their daughters, who become carriers, and a 50 percent chance of passing the gene to their sons, who are then affected by the disease.
What treatment is available?
Foundation-funded researchers are currently working toward launching a clinical trial of gene therapy for retinoschisis. This potential treatment works by replacing copies of the disease-causing gene with healthy copies. Visit the clinical trials section of the Foundation's Web site for more information on this research.
Are there any other related diseases?
Juvenile retinoschisis can resemble other retinal degenerative diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa (RP), Goldman-Favre vitreoretinal dystrophy, Wagner's vitreoretinal dystrophy, and Sticklers syndrome. A thorough ophthalmologic examination, including diagnostic tests measuring retinal function and visual field, combined with an accurate documentation of family history, can distinguish between these diseases.


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About Amil Imani
Amil Imani is an Iranian-born American
citizen and pro-democracy activist residing in the United States
of America. Imani is a columnist, literary translator, novelist
and an essayist who has been writing and speaking out for the
struggling people of his native land, Iran. He and his family
escaped Iran after the radical Islamic revolution.
Amil Imani
Islam Demands Surrender
January 26, 2009
What's in a name? A great deal. Democracy, fascism, and communism
represent different systems of government. Judaism, Christianity, and
Islam are also titles for different religious systems.
Whereas democracy is defined as the rule of the people, by the
people, for the people, Islam is defined as the rule of Allah, by Allah
and his emissaries, for the pleasure of Allah. And when people, out of
concern for political correctness or ignorance, describe Islam as a
religion of peace, they are, at the very least, guilty of
misrepresenting it.
The word "Islam," is derived from the word "taslim," which means
surrender. The word for peace is not "taslim," but it is "solh." Hence,
when Muslims behave in violent barbaric ways, they are only doing so in
obedience to the dictates of their creed. They are surrendering and
sacrificing anything and everything in service to the will and pleasure
of Allah, as they see it.
Of course, not every Muslim surrenders fully to the will of Allah.
The great majority of Muslims are only partial Muslims. They may say
their daily obligatory prayers, they may tithe some, and they may keep
the fast from time to time. Yet, they may also have a few drinks now and
then, and do many things that they are not supposed to do.
But Islam can be a "forgiving" religion, specifically for the male.
If you neglect to say your prayers or you simply don't want to, you can
hire someone, preferably an imam or a mullah, to pray on your behalf.
Going to the Hajj is too onerous and takes you away from the pleasures
and comforts of your life? You can deputize someone else to go in your
stead. You have a few drinks of the forbidden brew and it is time to say
your prayer? Simply rinse your mouth and go ahead with praying. But,
always remember the will of Allah and serve him. Do your duties to
vanquish the unbelievers, promote the rule of the Shari'a, and make the
earth Allah's.
If only the masses of Muslims arise and carry out the orders of
Allah, then we would have the promised paradise of Islam on earth as
exemplified by such rules as that of the Taliban, Saudi Arabia, the
Sudan, and of course the Shiite nirvana of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
In these model Islamic societies, freedom of expression, worship,
and assembly are taken away. Women are treated as chattel. Young girls
are subjected to barbaric genital mutilation to make them sex slaves and
birth channels without the ability to enjoy intercourse. Minors are
executed, adulterers are stoned to death, thieves have their limbs
amputated, and much much more. Isn't that everyone's idea of paradise?
This misogynist religion of Allah is custom-made for the savage
male. A faithful follower of Allah is allowed to have as many as four
permanent wives – and replace any of them at any time he wants -- as
well as an unlimited number of one-night or one-hour-standers that he
can afford to rent. But, woe unto a woman if she even has a single love
affair with another man. Nothing less than death by stoning is her just
The partial-Muslims are seemingly harmless, may appear normal, and
are under the radar. What gets our attention is the die-hard, the real
Muslims who are a small minority. Yet this virulent combative minority
is campaigning simultaneously on two major fronts. It works to herd the
partial-Muslim majority into its fold and vanquish all other
non-believers by any and all means.
It is prudent to keep in mind that all important events in the
history of humanity have been instigated by either an individual or a
small group. These individuals or groups have been the sheep-dogs that
have directed the movements and activities of the masses, the sheep.
This is exactly what the real Muslims, the Islamists, are doing in
the world today. It is suicidal to dismiss the Islamists as a bunch of
zealots of no consequences or as a fringe group that will burn itself
out. Sadly enough, it is the bulk of the Muslims that pundits portray as
"peaceful" who is either irrelevant or often serves as an instrument in
the hands of the Islamists. A couple of examples from recent history
conclusively prove the point that it is the fanatical minorities that
launch and implement campaigns that inflict immense suffering on the
larger society.
In the 1930s, very few Germans were Nazis, but many basked in the
resurgence of German pride and many others were too busy with their own
lives to care. Thus, Germany presented a wide-open unchallenged
opportunity for the Nazis to push forward their agenda and gather power
to a point that it was too late for any other force to stem their tide.
And we all know what suffering this gang of radical supremacists
inflicted on millions of people before their own demise.
The Khomeinism of Iran was started by a band of Shiite fanatics who
rode the tide of opposition to the rule of the Shah and promised the
masses the Islamic nirvana. No sooner had the Khomeinists ascended to
power than they made the entire nation captive by murdering tens of
thousands of the complacent and the late-to-awaken opposition,
imprisoning and torturing untold thousands more, and creating a state of
Islamic menace that threatens the entire free world.
The fact is that too many die-hard Islamists continue leaving the
failed Islamic states and settling in the lands of the
Kafir. These new arrivals bring with them the deeply
engrained hatred of the infidels and believe that they are indeed the
rightful owner of the entire earth and all other non-Muslims are mere
squatters that must be either subjugated or eliminated all together. In
this relentless campaign, the Islamists have a vast cadre of "experts,"
"talking heads," and for-purchase politicians who keep endlessly
broadcasting the false mantra that Islam is religion of peace. This
latter bunch is criminally complicit in making the populace complacent
and furthering the work of the Islamists.
Islam may be a religion of peace. It is the kind of peace imbedded
in its very name: Surrender. Free people shouldn't be cowed by the
Islamist savages and should take into account their accomplices who are
shamelessly deceiving the public regarding the true nature of Islam
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Lightning is a bright flash of electricity produced by a thunderstorm.
All thunderstorms produce lightning. If you are close enough to a thunderstorm to hear thunder, then you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
How Does Lightning Work?
Small pieces of ice, or rain, bump into each other inside a thundercloud and the collisions create an electrical charge. Once a cloud is fully charged a spark occurs between the positive and negative charges, similar to static electricity. The lightning spark can occur between clouds, between the cloud and the surrounding air, or between the cloud and the ground. The temperature inside a lightning bolt can reach 50,000 degrees F, which is hotter than the surface of the sun!
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Welders' sparks set the Back Bay fire ablaze and eventually claimed the lives of two Boston firefighters, authorities said.
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The Rock Valley College men's basketball team is heading to the NJCAA national tournament for the first time since 2001 and only the second time in the 47 year history of the program.
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Brandon Schwebke has been named first team all-conference for the N4C (North Central Community College Conference) after finishing as the team's leading rebounder (8.6 per game) and second leading scorer (15.9 points per game). He also averaged close to three three-point field goals per game while shooting 36.5% from beyond the arc.
The Golden Eagles leading scorer, Blake McElroy (16.3 points per game), has been named second team all-conference. McElroy was twice named Player of the Week for NJCAA Region IV.
RVC head coach Craig Doty was named Coach of the Year for Region IV after leading the Golden Eagles to an 18-14 regular season record (7-7 in conference play) and a regional championship in his first season as head coach at RVC.
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President Obama should issue an executive order to guarantee a living wage for millions of workers employed by federal contractors.
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The recent good news about job creation obscures the bad news facing the nation's middle class.
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A vast gulf between the rich and the rest of us is incompatible with democracy.
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Median family income is sliding, the social safety net is tattered, and only the top 5 percent are making any real monetary headway.
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|Euro Lodge Clapham Clapham Common South Side, Lambeth, London
Score from 1778 reviews: Latest booking: 3 hours ago There are 3 people looking at this hotel.Overlooking Clapham Common and just 328 yards from Clapham South London Underground (subway) Station, this carefully restored Victorian building offers free Wi-Fi and great-value rooms.
"Great location and good value for money. Generous breakfast at the price. I would come back if I am visiting London again."
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Hello sweet friends!
I saw this quote yesterday thanks to the wonderful jewelry artist ImogeneandAnnie.
It made me think about how MUCH time we all spend worrying.....and thinking that worrying will keep those worries from happening. I am always looking for things to release me from the hold worry sometimes has over me(more than I care to admit) and I am grateful for those things when I find them.
In the photo is my latest favorite thing (besides the adorable little hedgie in the jar by this lovely lady or the little snippet of my "be kind" sign from wonderful Marichelle's shop) a print I picked up at Renegade by the fantastic Anna Bond of Rifle. It says " but the sun always comes out tomorrow" and I love, love that. Besides her beautiful and bold graphics I love the message or reminder. It makes me happy and reminds me to worry less. Even on rainy days like today, the sun is still there. So, I though I would pick out or mention a few other things that make me happy and cause me to worry a little less.
~ a cup of tea(especially when it is taken with a friend & a heart to heart)
~ pieces that are made with pure love and joy like this gorgeous little necklace( a wearable reminder)
~ clear reminders like the message on this bag
~and the beach, a favorite book or movie & laughing with friends
What about you dear ones? What are some little things, that you treasure, that help you to worry less?
I would love to know.
ps Anna's shop is going to open soon, I personally can NOT wait and will be sure to keep you posted!


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great song
awesome concept, i love every thing fucked up is doing these days. the secondary comp, the videos, the secret shows. they're helping make the scene around here so exciting.
best video i've seen in a while [2]
Really enjoyed this, and if they're throwing secret shows that is insanely cool, I envy you for living in Canada Tyler. Might have to go check these guys out.
great video and song
I got chill when the female vocals came in. Wasn't expecting the kids to sing the whole song.
Although they're not breaking new ground, it's nice a see someone bring something original and fresh to hardcore.
best video i've seen in a while [3]
I love what these guys are doing. Love the new album too. Digging: Code Orange - I Am King
Digging: Code Orange - I Am King
cool vid
well that was retarded
well that was interesting
The concept was good but because the band was so low in the mix the intensity was ruined
Bands: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z


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The School of Education at Monmouth University is pleased to announce the fifth year the Superintendents' Academy for superintendents and central office administrators.
The purpose of the Superintendents' Academy is to create a forum for dialogue and an exchange of ideas and experiences. Using the University as a catalyst, the academy will provide professional growth opportunities for superintendents and central office personnel. Additionally, it will create a network of support for colleagues and establish a collaborative relationship with the University and its resources.
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The yearly fee for membership in the academy is $350 per district, which includes the attendance of up to 3 district administrators at each workshop. For additional information, contact Dr. Lynn Romeo, Dean of the School of Education, at 732-571-7518 or send an e-mail to email@example.com.
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The Academy will hold four workshops a year with topics on timely issues directly related to matters of interest to educational administrators.
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(Polish cucumber and sour cream salad)
Image by Guillaume Paumier
3 to 4 servings
- Cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeds removed and thinly sliced -- 1-2
- Salt -- 2 or 3 teaspoons
- Sour cream -- 1/2 cup
- Lemon, juice only -- 1/2
- Fresh dill, chopped -- 2 tablespoons
- Salt and pepper -- to taste
- Mix the cucumber and salt together in a large bowl and set aside for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse the cucumbers in a colander to remove excess salt and squeeze dry.
- In a large bowl, mix the cucumbers together with the rest of the ingredients. Adjust seasoning and serve well chilled.
Mizeria Variations
- Substitute yogurt for some or all of the sour cream if you like.
You also should add chopped
You also should add chopped green onions. It gives it a lot of flavour. As far as that legend goes, I don't know... I'm very polish and I have never heard of that. Also, mizeria does not mean "misery" but it's close:)
This recipe is wonderful! I've been making it like the Germans I think...adding onions and using vinegar. Not to fond of it...that's why I kept looking! When I made this up, I had a taste and WOW, that's the flavor I remember! My Baba used to make this alot, and I couldn't remember how. So simple, yet so good! Thank You for posting this. I'm making it for our Thanksgiving feast of mostly Ukrainian/Polish dishes, I know my family will love it!
I think it would be too much
I think it would be too much salt... Use only about 1/4 of a teaspoon or little more
The salt is rinsed off.
The cucumber is tossed with the salt to draw extra moisture out. It gets rinsed off, so the final dish isn't too salty.


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- Dora the Explorer Dollhouse from KidKraft
- Part of the Dora the Explorer brand
- We recommend this product for ages 3 and up
What It Is
The Dora the Explorer Dollhouse is a large and colorful, fully furnished, move-in ready dollhouse that is just waiting for Dora to move in and check out the fantastico views. This three-story dollhouse has a balcony, two spiral staircases, a bedroom, a bathroom, a kitchen, a dining room, a study, a living room, and a foyer. With 13 unique and colorful pieces of furniture, there is no shortage of play with this set. Little details such as a simulated tile floor entry and terra cotta rooftop really make kids feel like this is Dora's casa. There are sweet accents on the furniture as well, such as a soft pillow and blanket for the bed and colorful designs on the walls and table. At 47 inches tall, the structure of this dollhouse is pretty sturdy, especially for one of this size. No dolls are included.
Is It Fun?
Overall, this is a fun dollhouse, and Dora fans are sure to enjoy roleplay, creative open-ended play, and imaginative engagement with this dollhouse.
Who It's For
The Dora the Explorer Dollhouse is for Dora fans ages 3 and up.
What To Be Aware Of
We had some difficult with the assembly. It took us two hours and 45 minutes to put this together. Some of the pieces were mislabeled, and it took a lot of force to actually put this structure together. We also had a hard time removing the labels, and we had to leave some of them on, which you can see as you're playing.
Also, some of the furniture was not sanded down properly, and we were afraid that they might give a child splinters during play. Parents might want to sand down the edges of the furniture with some sandpaper.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KNOE 8 News) - Thursday, Congressman Bill Cassidy, (R-LA) introduced H.R. 1594, eliminating government-funded oil-painting.
This bill would prohibit taxpayer dollars from being used for commemorative oil portraits of federal administration officials and Members of Congress.
Congressman Cassidy released the following statement:
"Can you believe that taxpayers paid $40,000 for a commemorative portrait of EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson and over $20,000 for a 3-by-4 portrait of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack? At a time of trillion-dollar deficits, these portraits are a ridiculous and unnecessary luxury. Americans have been complaining about this practice for decades and it's time we finally do something about it. That's why I am introducing the EGO Act. This bill would prohibit the use of taxpayer dollars for portraits of Members of Congress and federal administration officials. As Americans tighten their budgets and cut excess, their government should do the same. Lisa Jackson can borrow my camera for free."


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Home Technology Specialists of America Appoints Director of Marketing
Chester Springs, PA – March 1, 2012 – Home Technology Specialists of America (HTSA) expands their team to increase marketing support and demand generation for their members with the addition of the Kathleen Marini as the new Director of Marketing.
Bob Hana, Managing Director of HTSA stated, "This is an important strategic investment for HTSA as we strengthen our resources to provide vastly improved marketing services and support with an increased ability to generate demand and new clients for our members. This is a key role whose primary mission is to work closely with members and manufacturers to create new and effective programs helping HTSA members go to market more effectively. Kathleen's experience, passion and drive are perfect for this and I'm excited to have her join us."
With over 25 years of marketing experience Kathleen's skills range from strategic planning, program development and management, eMarketing and social media, ROI analysis, PR and more. Kathleen has managed all aspects of marketing in organizations from smaller businesses to global companies, with her most recent position as the Global Marketing Manager for Panduit. As a company that markets networking and electrical solutions, Kathleen's key focus was unifying partner programs to drive revenue. She has also gained experience with companies such as Alcatel, NEC and 3Com where she grew market share and revenue in various channel and marketing director positions.
As Director of Marketing, Kathleen will be chartered with the development of a broad range of effective new media strategies and programs. Kathleen stated: "the adoption of social media, the dramatic growth of content marketing and the untapped opportunities in web marketing to compliment traditional marketing make this a very exciting time at HTSA. I look forward to working with our members and vendors, understanding their goals and resources and by working together we can drive demand and strengthen the businesses of our HTSA members." Kathleen can be reached at email@example.com or at 708-205-9292.
About Home Technology Specialists of America:
Home Technology Specialists of America (HTSA) is a national association of electronics experts who service the home and business. HTSA's members are located in 38 states from coast to coast and each location is staffed with experts who design and install high-end audio, video, automation, lighting, and climate systems for a discriminating clientele. HTSA represents 63 dealer members, 97 storefronts, and over 425 installers nationwide.
The impeccable work of HTSA members is affirmed through references and endorsements from designers, architects, builders and clientele, as well as partnerships with real estate developers and electronics manufacturers who recognize their commitment to quality. Visit www.htsa.com for more information. You can also find us at HDLiving.com or subscribe to our YouTube channel, follow us on Twitter and on Facebook.


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MADISON (WKOW)-- The partying was in full swing Saturday night on Mifflin Street as hundreds of UW-Madison students celebrate a tradition with decades of history.
But after two years of violence, city officials and police tried to scale things back. In 2011, the once city sanctioned block party produced a near fatal stabbing, several assaults, and hundreds of arrests.Last year, city and university leaders worked to make the event more manageable. This year they're doing the same."It was to the point where this just wasn't safe," Police Spokesman Joel Despain says. "There were too many people for us to really make sure people were staying safe. So the event needed to change and hopefully we're seeing that."
Students say the turnout is nowhere near where it was last year or back in 201, but even so there are still hundreds of students that came out and started partying at 8:00 a.m to keep the tradition alive.Some people say they're annoyed with the extra police patrolling the streets."They canceled the party. There's no Mifflin Street Block Party this year and they've still got city dollars going into people walking up and down the road. It's ridiculous," Mifflin Street resident Zach Feldt says.Others are a little more open minded to the idea of police patrolling the street."I'm glad people aren't getting stabbed this year and getting sexually abused. So, that's nice," UW student Sydney Larson says.Madison police hope this year will be a new beginning for the event, putting the party in the right direction for years to come."It may never go completely away, but it would be like we see today where people are having a good time but doing it in a way that they're staying safe," Despain says.
Madison police say last year's Mifflin Street party produced more than 150 arrests by 2:00 pm. This year there were only a handful of arrests in that area. Depending on how the rest of the night goes police are hoping to scale back their efforts next year.
MADISON (WKOW)-- After two years of violence the city of Madison decided to crack down even more on the Mifflin Street block party.
Madison police say the turnout for this year's party is nowhere near where it was in years past, but that didn't keep them from heavily policing the event in case something did happen throughout the day.Police say at this time last year well over 150 arrests were made. This time around there has only been a handful of problems.
It's nothing compared to the party of 2011 where police dealt with sexual assaults, fights, and a near-fatal stabbing. That's when the event was a city-sanctioned block party where students could openly drink in the street, watch live music, and purchase alcohol from vendors.
The university and city officials decided to scale back and not allow that to happen this year. Police think it's one of the reasons why the turnout has gone down."We want to work with people. We want students to have a good time with others and have their parties, but do it in a safe way and not break the law and not be serving underage people," Madison Police Spokesman Joel Despain says. "There are certainly a number of people down here, a lot of people having house parties and having a good time, but doing it without breaking the law."Depending on how things go this year police could cut back on their policing efforts for the event, but they say it's too early to tell. Things could easily pick up and get out of hand as the night goes on.


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What is the best test of mastery? To us, knowledge only gains its power by being applied and extended. Our semi-annual Project Weeks challenge students to dive deep into something they have learned in their academic coursework, make it personal, and mobilize it creatively. Through close faculty mentorship, students learn to take an active step in pursuit of their intellectual interests. Projects frequently cross-disciplines, fusing fields like chemistry, photography, linguistics, music and carpentry. While the focus of Project Week is on research and process, the results are incredible.
Project Week offers students the opportunity to propose and successfully complete two projects at the end of each academic semester that employ skills they have acquired in their academic and non-academic program during the semester. Students are encouraged to develop a project that allows them to pursue their passions and to investigate topics inspired by their recent study, one of which must be academic in nature. The application of skills and recently acquired knowledge relates directly to the intensive rehearsal time that is set aside for major performances of drama and musical groups. Fall and spring dramatic productions count as double projects. Project Week epitomizes the Putney ideal; students should learn and work for the love of learning; they are encouraged to engage in an independent process of inquiry and exploration. Projects represent a significant culmination of a semester's work since the time devoted (nine to ten days at the end of each semester—a total of twenty days) is the equivalent of an academic month. The Educational Program Committee approves each project.
View some projects from February, 2014
For 6-10 hours a day, Putney School students and their faculty sponsors work on projects ranging from performing a Mozart piano quartet to learning introductory Japanese. During recent project weeks students:
- Knitting 3D geometric forms
- Discussing Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics
- Programming a plant hygrometer w/ online monitoring
- Translating Chinese stories
- Studying the neuroscience of autism
- Designing a kinetic sculpture w/ 15 pendula
- Composing a ballet score
- Engineering solar ovens
- Surveying bioluminescent organisms
- Photographing and analyzing deep space objects
- Exploring gay rights through The Laramie Project
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Pat Curran's knockout of Joe Warren at Bellator 60 was quite the statement for the 24 year old Curran. Over the past two years in Bellator, Curran went from regional talent to the man who upset Roger Huerta and won the lightweight tournament to the man who won a featherweight tournament and then took the title from the dangerous champion.
It's enough that some, like Mike Johnston of Sportsnet.ca, think Curran is the best non-UFC fighter on the planet:
No disrespect to Gilbert Melendez, Nate Marquardt, Gegard Mousasi, or the plethora of world class mixed martial arts talent fighting overseas.
Pat Curran is the best fighter not currently in the UFC.
Warren is considered one of the best wrestlers in the sport, but Curran defended his takedown attempts with ease. The few times he was taken down he showed great hip escapes and scrambled back to his feet quickly, reminiscent of UFC champions Junior dos Santos and Benson Henderson.
Much like former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar, Warren is also known for being able to take a world of punishment and keep moving forward, but Curran certainly stopped him in his tracks.
Curran has certainly looked better at 145 than he did at lightweight. While he was edging out very close decisions during his time at lightweight and eventually lost to then champion Eddie Alvarez, he is wrecking people at featherweight.
The biggest problem for Curran is his tendency to sit back and wait for openings. He is proving to be a very good closer once opportunities are presented, but in fights like the Alvarez bout, he can tend to sit and stare more than attack. This leads to not making definitive statements that he is winning rounds. There are some who felt he lost to Roger Huerta because of this, his split decision win over Toby Imada was controversial because of the same thing and it was an issue for the first two rounds of the Warren bout.
The one thing that will determine if Pat truly is the best fighter outside the UFC is if he is able to mix his opportunistic style with enough attacking to definitively take rounds on the scorecards.


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A jury decided Thursday morning, former Texas Tech student, Matthew McKlveen was incompetent to stand trial.
McKlveen allegedly stabbed Tamzid Farhat in the neck last April. It happened inside Doak Hall on the Tech Campus. Farhat has since recovered. Police arrested McKlveen that same day and he was charged with attempted murder.
On Thursday, a jury decided McKlveen was not mentally capable to stand trial. Mcklveen's attorney's say he is suffering from Schizophrenia and Paranoia. He will be sent to Vernon State Hospital for the next 90 to 120 days. After that, another competency hearing will be held to see if he is ready for trial.
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Ever wonder why our poor dogs are what we use to compare someone's foul-smelling breath? Pretty much everyone agrees that puppy breath is pleasant, then at some undefined point, things go awry and having our dogs breathe in our faces is no longer welcome. The reason for this is the most common disease we see in our pets next to obesity, which is periodontal disease. Periodontal disease causes foul-smelling breath in pets by the same mechanism it does in humans: odor-causing bacteria set up shop around the base of teeth, and they proliferate along with mineral deposits to form the heavy calculus we see on our pets' teeth. This bacteria/mineral deposit irritates the gums causing gingivitis. Over time, they erode the gums back and deteriorate the periodontal ligament which holds the tooth solidly in its socket until the tooth becomes overly exposed and loose. During this time it creates a bad odor because of the bacteria itself and tissue deterioration. Can you imagine smelling rotting tissue coming from your own mouth 24/7? February is National Dental Health month for pets, and there are several things we as pet owners can do both to prevent this situation from happening, and correcting it if it already has. We can brush our pets' teeth-definitely not something for the faint-of-heart, but you can't argue with the results ... humans tend to brush twice daily and we don't have the severity of this condition that our pets have. If pet temperament or human ambition does not permit, there are disinfectant-impregnated chew toys that will kill some of the bacteria that are at the core of the problem. This same disinfectant can be found in a pet drinking-water additive. Special diets with nuggets formulated to hold their shape and scrape up the teeth as they are bitten are available, and do a good job of keeping the plaque down. When periodontal disease is detected on your pet's physical exam, we may recommend a dental cleaning, just as we get at the dentist, except our pets get the luxury of anesthesia. We will get the teeth as clean as possible and polish them. We can also apply a sealant-type product to slow the re-accumulation of plaque following the procedure. If infected or loose teeth are found, they can be extracted so the infection can resolve and a potential source of pain will be alleviated. If your dog's breath lives up to its name, consider the description of what is causing it, and think about scheduling a dental exam for your pet so we can treat this condition before it progresses to the point of painful and infected teeth. E-mail your animal questions to
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