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Glenn Greenwald: How Can Anyone Still Believe That America Is the Greatest Country on Earth?
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Last week, North Korea tested a nuclear weapon, and the US - the country with the world's largest stockpile of that weapon and the only one in history to use it - led the condemnation (US allies with large nuclear stockpiles, such as Britain and Israel, vocally joined in). Responding to unnamed commentators who apparently noted this contradiction, National Review's Charles Cooke voiced these two assertions:
Nobody can reasonably dispute that North Korea is governed by a monstrous regime and that it would be better if they lacked a nuclear weapons capability. That isn't what interests me about this. What interests me here is that highlighted claim: that the US "is the greatest country in world history", and therefore is entitled to do that which other countries are not.
This declaration always genuinely fascinates me. Note how it's insufficient to claim the mere mantle of Greatest Country on the Planet. It's way beyond that: the Greatest Country Ever to Exist in All of Human History (why not The Greatest Ever in All of the Solar Systems?). The very notion that this distinction could be objectively or even meaningfully measured is absurd. But the desire to believe it is so strong, the need to proclaim one's own unprecedented superiority so compelling, that it's hardly controversial to say it despite how nonsensical it is. The opposite is true: it has been vested with the status of orthodoxy.
What I'm always so curious about is the thought process behind this formulation. Depending on how you count, there are 179 countries on the planet. The probability that you will happen to be born into The Objectively Greatest One, to the extent there is such a thing, is less than 1%. As the US accounts for roughly 5% of the world's population, the probability that you will be born into it is 1/20. Those are fairly long odds for the happenstance of being born into the Greatest Country on Earth.
But if you extend the claim to the Greatest Country that Has Ever Existed in All of Human History, then the probability is minute: that you will happen to be born not only into the greatest country on earth, but will be born at the precise historical time when the greatest of all the countries ever to exist is thriving. It's similar to winning the lottery: something so mathematically improbable that while our intense desire to believe it may lead us on an emotional level wildly to overestimate its likelihood, our rational faculties should tell us that it is unlikely in the extreme and therefore to doubt seriously that it will happen.
Do people who wave the Greatest Country in All of Human History flag engage that thought process at all? I'm asking this genuinely. Given the sheer improbability that it is true, do they search for more likely explanations for why they believe this?
In particular, given that human beings' perceptions are shaped by the assumptions of their culture and thus have a natural inclination to view their own culture as superior, isn't it infinitely more likely that people view their society as objectively superior because they're inculcated from birth in all sorts of overt and subtle ways to believe this rather than because it's objectively true? It's akin to those who believe in their own great luck that they just happened to be born into the single religion that is the One True One rather than suspecting that they believe this because they were taught to from birth.
At the very least, the tendency of the human brain to view the world from a self-centered perspective should render suspect any beliefs that affirm the objective superiority of oneself and one's own group, tribe, nation, etc. The "truths" we're taught to believe from birth - whether nationalistic, religious, or cultural - should be the ones treated with the greatest skepticism if we continue to embrace them in adulthood, precisely because the probability is so great that we've embraced them because we were trained to, or because our subjective influences led us to them, and not because we've rationally assessed them to be true (or, as in the case of the British Cooke, what we were taught to believe about western nations closely aligned to our own).
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Jim Newbold, detective/assistant chief of the Berne Police Department, said today that Nicholas A. Myers, of the Berne area, was apprehended on Thursday afternoon in connection with several recent robberies in the Berne area. Newbold noted that a juvenile, connected with other robberies in the area, had been arrested a few weeks ago.
"We have had quite a few burglaries that started back in May," said Newbold. "Some have been residential and some have been commercial/business.
"It hasn't been one person or group involved with all the burglaries; there are actually different people and different groups that have been involved. There have been a lot this summer. Two people are in jail already. Nick Myers was taken to the Adams County Jail yesterday."
Newbold praised his police department and "great support" from the Adams County Sheriff Department and Indiana State Police in assisting with the robberies. He noted that various matters concerning the rash of robberies are still under investigation.
The assistant chief cautioned area residents to leave their cars empty of any valuables and to be sure to lock them.
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Newbold said that those who discover that they have been burglarized should report it immediately. He noted that in some cases the police department has recovered valuables but no one reported them stolen.
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Newbold stressed that those burglarized should call 911.
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Newbold noted that Myers was apprehended on the basis of enough physical evidence to do so.
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Keyshia is undoubtedly a great singer but this show proves she's a great entertainer too. She looked fresh, exciting and outright sexy during the entire show. Her handlers or promoters have found the right mixed of sexiness and high power energy for her. She was so cute and sexy in her outfits that I'm still drooling and stuned.
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Black Panther #12
Superhero shenanigans and a whole lot more in this jam-packed issue by Maberry and Conrad.
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Spider-Man Noir: Eyes without a Face #2
The art and writing don't work harmoniously and the plot is too coincidental in this 1933 story, while lacking a strong identity to push forward.
|January 12th, 2010
X-Men Origins Cyclops #1
This Cyclops origin turns out to be a well-told little story, with some surprisingly nice art.
|January 12th, 2010
Amazing Spider-Man Presents: Jackpot #1
Jackpot – the original Jackpot – gets back into costume.
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X-Factor: Nation X #1
Madrox and X-Factor visit the new home of mutantkind on the island nation of Utopia.
|January 11th, 2010
Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #6
The identity of the mysterious red-hooded character revealed, and Principal Siuntres returns.
|January 10th, 2010
Marvel Boy: The Uranian #1
While "Siege" may be an event book "seven years in the making," this series is sixty years in the making. Sort of.
|January 7th, 2010
Deadpool Team-Up #897
Lackluster, mediocre, and not nearly as entertaining as a comic featuring Deadpool, Ghost Riders, and demonically possessed circus freaks should be.
|January 7th, 2010
New Mutants #9
Could it be? Is "New Mutants" finally done setting up its status quo?
|January 7th, 2010
Cable #22
The two year "Cable" time travel story lurches towards a conclusion, and the book perks up a bit as a result.
|January 5th, 2010
Siege: Embedded #1
A promising first issue that fails to deliver compelling or entertaining writing, but Chris Samnee's art is gorgeous and almost worth the four dollar admission.
|January 5th, 2010
Siege #1
Marvel christens in the New Year for comics with "an event seven years in the making!" Is it an event worthy of such ballyhoo? Read on.
|January 4th, 2010
Siege #1
Brian Michael Bendis and Olivier Coipel's "Siege" thrives on the sheer pulp insanity of a lot of its concepts.
|January 4th, 2010
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Oz has never looked better in the comics format.
|December 30th, 2009
Punisher #12
This issue focuses more on the Legion of Monsters, but that's actually the real attraction for this story.
|December 27th, 2009
X-Men Legacy #231
"X-Necrosha" finally hits "X-Men: Legacy," and Mike Carey's book is perfectly suited to looking at those deceased mutants of the past.
|December 27th, 2009
Secret Warriors #11
Hickman gets the story back on track after a few Dark Reign derailments in recent months.
|December 27th, 2009
Thor #605
Kieron Gillen brings the thunder. Billy Tan brings the lightning. Doctor Doom doesn't seem to mind.
|December 26th, 2009
The Incredible Hercules #139
"Incredible Hercules" this month is little more than two teams meeting and fighting, but it's an awfully entertaining fight.
|December 26th, 2009
Fantastic Four #574
Happy Birthday, Franklin Richards! Hope you survive the experience.
|December 25th, 2009
New Avengers #60
Luke Cage has a problem, and Brian Michael Bendis throws virtually every hero in the Marvel Universe at the problem, which makes for an offbeat, engaging issue to read.
|December 25th, 2009
Guardians of the Galaxy #21
Conflict with the Luminals over an alien lifeform leads to beaurocracy, pregnancy (sort of), and a whole lot of headaches. Great comic.
|December 23rd, 2009
Uncanny X-Men #519
It's Scott Summers versus the Void in his own mind. If he loses, he'll be killed by his girlfriend. So, I guess he better win?
|December 23rd, 2009
Captain America: Who Will Wield the Shield? #1
Now that Rogers is back, he and Bucky decide which one of them gets to be Captain America.
|December 22nd, 2009
Cable #21
Cable and Hope return to Earth, with Bishop predictably in tow.
|December 22nd, 2009
Avengers: The Initiative #31
Set up as a tie-in to the "Siege: The Cabal" this issue throws the spotlight on Taskmaster. Of course, with "The Initiative" once the spotlight is on one character, others find the footlights.
|December 22nd, 2009
What If? Spider-Man: House of M #1
Peter Parker's conflict over dual lives thanks to the Scarlet Witch should make for interesting, emotionally-driven stories, but that's not what happens here. No, what happens here is a very bad comic book.
|December 22nd, 2009
Nomad: Girl Without a World #4
Sean McKeever firmly establishes Rikki Barnes's place in the Marvel Universe, and the story is as earnest as the character.
|December 21st, 2009
Vengeance of the Moon Knight #4
Moon Knight revamped as a Darker Knight, but with little story in this issue.
|December 21st, 2009
X-Force #22
Clayton Crain's techno-gothic artistry saves this from being yet another zombie superhero comic.
|December 21st, 2009
Dark Avengers #12
What started out promising feels like a deus ex machina ending, even as it all-but-ensures that one character is going away shortly.
|December 20th, 2009
Astonishing X-Men #33
Like the previous 32 issues of this series, it may not align nicely with current developments in the Marvel U, but it's probably better that way.
|December 20th, 2009
Amazing Spider-Man #615
Javier Pulido swings into town and makes Fred Van Lente's script sparkle.
|December 20th, 2009
What If? Daredevil vs. Elektra #1
The resurrected Matt Murdock leads the Hand and comes up against SHEILD Agent Elektra Natchios. Definitely not the Marvel you know!
|December 19th, 2009
The Hulk #18
Who needs nuanced, distinct characters when you can create more big bruisers to pound on one another?
|December 19th, 2009
Ms. Marvel #48
A message is being sent for Ms. Marvel. Someone is killing innocent people in Captain Mar-vell's name just to draw Ms. Marvel's attention. The cover image and our preview kinda spoil it for you.
|December 16th, 2009
Mighty Avengers #32
"Mighty/Dark" starts here, and it's an Avengers tale from top to bottom, stem to stern. This is what "Mighty Avengers" fans have been waiting for.
|December 16th, 2009
Dark X-Men #2
The return of Nate Grey continues as Norman Osborn's X-Men prepare to kill him. Short return, I guess.
|December 16th, 2009
Captain America: Reborn #5
Captain America finally returns to his body, at the right time. But he's not the only person using it.
|December 16th, 2009
Daredevil #503
After a slightly predictable second issue, Diggle and De La Torre are back up to full strength in a story that could go any which way.
|December 15th, 2009
X-Factor #200
"X-Factor" fans rejoice! The book you grew to look forward to every month? It's back.
|December 15th, 2009
What If? World War Hulk #1
"What If?" examines the events of "World War Hulk" to see how things could have gone.
|December 15th, 2009
Deathlok #2
Lan Medina's art has a sickeningly soft yet grotesquely beautiful look to it, and that's about right for this series, even if the story seems off.
|December 13th, 2009
Sword #2
Gyrich decides to round up all the aliens on Earth while Brand and Beast tackle Death's Head.
|December 11th, 2009
X-Men Forever #13
A solid issue that has Illyana become Black Magick and her brother and friends try to restore her.
|December 11th, 2009
Black Widow: Deadly Origin #2
"Black Widow: Deadly Origin" mixes the past and present together, but for those who read closely, you'll be well rewarded.
|December 10th, 2009
Punishermax #2
"Punishermax" is almost like reading a mature readers "Ultimate Kingpin" origin, but in this case I'm offering that up as a compliment.
|December 10th, 2009
Amazing Spider-Man #614
"The Gauntlet" marches on, and a New York City landmark pays the price.
|December 10th, 2009
Spider-Man and the Secret Wars #1
An all-ages retelling of "Secret Wars," but with a lot for old-time fans to enjoy as well.
|December 9th, 2009
Web of Spider-Man #3
"Web of Spider-Man" continues to investigate the past of some of fan-favorite foes of Spider-Man. This issue focuses on the Rhino.
|December 9th, 2009


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First, I'd like to thank all of you who responded to my query of last week. I got more than 30 replies that expressed a wide range of opinions on what products UAV should review—not only specific products, but types of products, price ranges, and other criteria. Here's a summary and a follow-up question...
I was especially interested to read about your preferences for reviews of high-end vs. affordable products. Of those who expressed themselves about this issue specifically, seven want us to concentrate on more affordable products, while five want to see more high-end gear. This is not a statistically significant sample, so no real conclusion can be drawn from it. But it does suggest that we could review high-end and affordable products in a similar ratio. I'll return to this point shortly.
One unequivocal request was to avoid covering things like iPod accessories and other consumer-electronics items of peripheral or no relevance to home theater. This is a no-brainer—UAV is all about home theater and nothing but home theater, and you can be sure we won't stray from that focus as long as I have anything to say about it.
Another clear trend was a desire to see reviews of products from online sources such as AV123, Aperion, Axiom, Outlaw, and Emotiva. Since UAV is an online publication, it makes a lot of sense to look at these products, so rest assured that we will. One respondent also asked for more coverage of products from specialty manufacturers such as Adcom, Anthem, Arcam, NAD, and Sonus Faber, which seems perfectly reasonable to me.
Several folks asked that we not review the same products as our sibling publication Home Theater, which is a trickier issue. For one thing, while we do share some of the same readership, I suspect that the overlap is relatively small. Among the distinctions between our two publications is that UAV tends to be a bit more high-end, and our readers are more of the enthusiast persuasion. As a result, when we do review the same product, the perspective is somewhat different, so readers of both get an even deeper insight into the product.
It's more likely that UAV and HT can steer clear of each other with audio products, but video products are another story. For example, there aren't that many Blu-ray players being introduced, and I'm sure that the readers of both publications want to know about them, so many will undoubtedly receive double coverage. And while there are plenty of TVs available, there aren't that many really good ones, and both sets of readers want to know about those as well.
As expected, I got strong support for both flat panels and front projectors, mostly in the under-$10k price range. Interestingly, I also heard from several readers who want to see more reviews of rear-projection TVs. They pointed out that rear-pros are the only way to get a 70-inch or larger screen without springing for a budget-busting flat panel or a front projector, which requires a degree of ambient-light control they just don't have.
I agree completely that RPTVs are the best big-screen bargain you can get, but they seem to be approaching extinction, with only two companies still making them. I will certainly review the Mitsubishi LaserVue set when it becomes available this Fall, and I'll try to fit in other rear-pros from Mits and Samsung when I can.
In terms of specific products, many folks wrote about speakers. The general consensus was for complete speaker systems in the $8k-and-less range. Two respondents asked for the Vandersteen 2ce L/R and VCC-1 center-channel. The company also markets a complete home-theater package with the 1C front L/R, VCC-1, VSM-1 surrounds, and V2W subwoofer, all for less than $3600; the 2ce costs almost $2000/pair. I'll certainly look into getting some of these speakers for review.
I got several requests for the Denon AVP-A1HDCI pre/pro, which seems like a natural for UAV, even with its $7000 price tag. Also mentioned was the companion POA-A1HDCI power amp, which adds another $7k to the bill. I've already spoken to Denon about the pre/pro, and they say it's hard to come by, but I'll keep trying to get both; I suspect they make a dynamite pair worthy of any "ultimate" home theater.
The requests for AVRs seemed to go in the opposite direction—most were for reviews of products in the $1000-$2500 range. Specifically mentioned were the Yamaha RX-V663 and 863 (the 663 is under review as we e-speak) and the Sony STR-DA5300ES, though I'm less inclined to do that one since we've already reviewed the STR-DA4300ES, which is the next model down from the 5300 and very similar in many ways.
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Tough fight to predict. Hmmm, it's going to be a draw.
Tough fight to predict. Hmmm, it's going to be a draw.
man i think this will be evens hardest fight yet
Cormier by superior gameplan.
I find his UFC fights boring as hell but admit that his gameplanning is top notch.
Plus winning is all that matters i suppose.
This is an extremely intriguing fight.
Rashad seemed to have been standing in the shadows for quite some time after his loss to Jones, and then losing his fight against Lil Nog pushed him even further out of the spotlight. Now he is attempting to make his comeback, and although his win over Hendo wasn't impressive, he made Sonnen look absolutely foolish while looking to be in the best physical shape of his career. When Rashad is on, he's one of the best LHW's ever. If he's there 100% mentally and physically, he can beat almost anyone.
Cormier on the other hand is riding his undefeated streak he's bringing with him from the HW divison, and even though his hypetrain has lost quite a bit of steam, he is still only 13-0 in his MMA career, 2-0 in his UFC career, and a huge threat to any fighter, including the champion. IF the weight cut goes well, this fight is between two of the best. He seems to have his sights set on one thing and with everything Cormier has been through in his life, his heart is unquestionable.
- both men are hungry and very determined to achieve their goals; Cormier wants gold and glory, while Rashad wants another taste of the same thing and to avenge his loss to Jones
- both have KO power
- Rashad holds the speed advantage while Cormier has the strength advantage
- the most exciting part about this fight, imo, is how the wrestling is going to play out
- whoever wins will be sniffing a title shot, especially if they're dominant in doing so
- whoever loses will suffer a stinging setback
- if either manages to dominate or finish the other, it would carry a tremendous amount of weight
In the end, the only prize a fighter keeps is you. I only ask that you continue supporting all athletes. Keep supporting them, because in the end your applause is the only thing that remains. The rest is only an illusion. - Wanderlei to fans
My two cents:
Cormier to utilise his superior clinch game whilst using bombs to close the distance (and catching the ko if its there)
Rashsad, the obvious speed, boxing and footwork advantage whilst wanting no part of Cormier in the grind.
That would be my take on it and i'd be extremely suprised if Rashad tries to wrestle with that bear. Unless he knows somthing we don't.
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Greg and Rashad aint boys no more since Greg put Bones and winning before loyalty and giving a shit.
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Is this a troll???
Hi folks.
Looking for the best tanking enchant for both boots and cloak, taking into account I'm one of the MTs on a MH/BT-going guild.
Currently have minor speed and +9 sta on boots, but am toying with the surefooted (+10 hit rating) or +12 sta enchant.
Currently have +12 agi on cloak, but am looking at the +70 armor one as well.
Any suggestions and comments gratefully received.
-- gyre --
Is this a troll???
Am I a troll? Nope gnome.
Are you a troll? Probably, since you're posting, but not helping
If, on the other hand, you're wondering why I'm asking such basic questions, that's because I'm getting conflicting answers from various sites and from other tanks and wondered if there was a clear answer from the good folks here in either of the 2 areas, and some rationale behind the answer.
If this question isn't sensible enough to be answered, then move on.
-- gyre --
I'd enchant to each item's strength - so i'd enchant dodge on an avoidance cloak (think dodge is better pure mit than ag, tho ag does help other things) and armour (+120 isn't it?) if it's an EH cloak.
As far as feet, umm +hit rating on an agro set and I'm not sure about pure stam or the hybrid one.
Just my 2 cents
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That was my point of the troll, hes like I am in Hyjal and Black Temple, yet has no idea what to put on his gear
@Tmbrland, hbombs: The WoW forums are >>>> that way. No need to be jerks here.
Hey Gyre,
Your best bet to boots is definitely going to be sticking with 9 stamina + run speed. Your cloak enchant options should likely be 12 dodge or 120 armor. (they've updated the armor enchant with TBC) Personally, I like to use 120 armor all the time, but Shorty makes a good point that it's a good tactic to enchant to your cloak's strengths so 12 dodge is certainly a fantastic option too.
Thanks for the question. Don't let the bullys deter you from asking again in the future.
lol your right vene. sorry mate rough monday morning.
i prefer 120 armor on cloak and 9 stam and run speed to boots is nice. i should get that one myself.
last time i checked these were not the wow warrior foums so keep the rediculas flame posts there. I believe that on tankspot elietistm is to be left at the door.
I woudl go with the agil to cloak and just leave the 9 stam run speed on your boods
There's an opinion with some tanks that 120 armor is negligible, and thus it is better to go with the +agi enchant.
I haven't made a conclusion whether the agi enchant is better than the +dodge enchant. I might crunch some numbers later.
For the boot enchant it has been answered already.
120 armor is not negligible. This is not really something you can have an opinion about; it has a measurable, calculable effect.
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Dovie'andi se tovya sagain - it's time to roll the dice
why +9 & run speed versus +12 stam?
All in all, if you have to be moving around the 8% run speed is a bigger advantage then 30hps.
I'm so tanky I get up at 5:40 in the morning.
YouTube - Thoryana - Run to the Tank
Run to the Tank
I remember long ago when I was 20
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Hi folks.
Thanks for the answers.
As to the 2nd poster... I didn't say I didn't know what I was doing... I just wanted to know YOUR opinions... but primarily on enchants, and not on me
I already had reasonable enchants for my stuff. I wanted to know if I was missing a trick or two. It never hurts to ask your peers.
-- gyre --
That video is teh awesome.
I used to be in the guild Band of Exiles and the guy that wrote the song was actually amazing.
He's wrote 3 more songs which can be found at
Thoryana's Greatest Tank Tunes
Learn2Heal is my favourite
Dude, skips, you made my year with that link.
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Lisa Kuiper is most comfortable in her role as wife, mother and accountant for Ben R Edelen and Sons.
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In only Kuiper's second pageant (she competed in her first at age 5), she's had to enlist the help of her pageant director to prepare for the contest. But, her greatest asset may be someone much younger than Kuiper – her six-year-old daughter, Dakota, who's an experienced pageant queen.
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Having Richard, her husband of nearly 13 years, around for support has also been key to keeping Kuiper calm and collected before facing the nerve-racking critique of the judges.
"My husband's proud of me," Kuiper said. "This is so not me, and he said this is my time to shine. I worry about my husband and my daughter all the time, so this is my turn."
As a child, Kuiper lived far from the glamourous, pageant lifestyle. Her parents and sister were deer hunters; her father and grandfather were firemen. Kuiper's husband, too, is in the fire-fighting business as a member of the Zoneton fire department. And, it was through her husband's profession, that the opportunity to vie for Mrs. Plus Louisville first came to fruition.
"I direct a pageant called Mr. and Ms. Zoneton Fire Pageant for the Crusade (for Children), and I needed judges," Kuiper said. "I found the Ms. and the Teen Ms. Plus 2011, and they came out and judged my pageant, and so they convinced me to get into this."
Kuiper later found the pageant application online and submitted a headshot, resume and essay, which earned her the title of Mrs. Plus Louisville. The competition for Mrs. Plus Kentucky, however, will call for a bit more effort and pressure, as Kuiper will be placed on a stage in front of a live audience and judges.
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"I'm not in it to be famous," Kuiper said. "A lot of (contestants) say, 'I want to be models' … but that's not what I want. I'm amazed by watching my daughter with a crown on her head and wear her sash (and) the attention she gets. … But, me working with the fire department and the Crusade, that's what I'd rather do."
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I would be frustrated too and I hope some of the above hints help you out. My son has told me for years that Seagate EHD's are pieces of crap and not to ever, ever, ever waste your money on them. I bought one and had lots of issues with it, not nearly to the extent as you are having, and that is when he told me they are crap. So sorry! Can you return it and get a Western Digital or another brand and try that?
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Grey Stone/Chain Drop Earring
Metallic crystal stone has a slight twist to catch the light, while seed beads and a swag of fine chain sways to your moves. Wear with Grey Stone Multi-Row Stretch Bracelet. Glass crystals; nickel-free, rhodium-finish metal. French wire. 2" drop.
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"Maybe I can catch the beginning of Junior Boys and then run over for the end of Genghis Tron."
"......i think Radiohead are on at 1:15pm..."
"I really wanted to catch that Ryan Bingham set, but the tent was packed beyond capacity with hipster douchebags, so I bailed."
"wow, amy winehouse looks really sober..."
"It began as a mistake" - Charles Bukowski
1. Nachos
2. Puppies
"...wow, who knew bowie was that good..."
"It began as a mistake" - Charles Bukowski
1. Nachos
2. Puppies
"...see! I told you that a Smiths reunion would eventually happen!"
"It began as a mistake" - Charles Bukowski
1. Nachos
2. Puppies
"I understand Genesis P-Orridge!"
wow, this thread has lasted 7 posts without somebody making a "the killers suck" joke...i'm impressed
On friday I saw Sir Paul. But I am ever more stoked for TG.
Chicken pot, chicken pot, chicken pot piiiieeeeeeeee!
"Brandon Flowers could kick my ass.."
Disclosure - October 12 - Reno, NV.
Treasure Island Music Festival - October 19 - San Francisco, CA.
Portugal, The Man - October 22 - Reno, NV.
Cut Copy - October 31 - Reno, NV.
Phoenix w/ Alt-J - December 5 - Reno, NV.
"The lineup is good enough for me to stop bitching about additions, like that EDM headliner that I can't get enough of despite being 10 years past their prime, those 5 or 6 indie bands that haven't released an album yet but I'm sure will eclipse the Arcade Fire in popularity within a couple of years so I have to see them in a Coachella-like capacity this year and only this year, and David Bowie or Radiohead."
"Mastodon were totally weak."
"the sahara tent was awesome, they sure know how to book real talent"
"Its snowing!"
"my butthole is not sore at all!"
"im sure that was just a harmless needle"
"Elliot Smith was great"
"That PortaPottie was delightful!"
anything during MBV.
"I wonder what George is doing these days?...."
"Sean Penn? Is he a DJ?"
"Why is The Cure wearing white robes and playing harps?"
"Tom Cruise melted my face off! He's the new Dave Wang!"


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Liechty runs to state
South Adams junior Evan Liechty was surprised at the position he found himself in as he approached the finish line of New Haven cross country semi-state Saturday afternoon.
Going into the event, Liechty had set his goal at finishing in the top 15 individually and qualifying for the state finals. When he actually crossed the line, he did so in third place with a personal best time of 15:59.22. Liechty noted that his previous best had been 16:14. He is the first runner in the history of the South Adams cross country program to reach the state finals.
"I was surprised I ended up being where I was," said Liechty. "I was definitely surprised at the end.
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Gallery Ball
Winnipeg's premier gala event of the year!
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Cuba Avant-Garde: Contemporary Cuban Art from the Farber Collection
Saturday October 17, 2009
On October 17, 2009, the Winnipeg Art Gallery welcomed guests to their annual black tie evening—the Gallery Ball—hosted by WAG Director Stephen Borys, Board President Naomi Levine, and Gallery Ball Committee Co-Chairs Hazel Borys and José Koes.
Attendees at the WAG's fundraising event were the first to see the exhibition Cuba Avant-Garde: Contemporary Cuban Art from the Farber Collection and were treated to a sumptuous and colourful evening. Buoyed by the Cuban theme, the evening included performances by dancers of the RWB Aspirant Program, the big band sound of the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra, and a tantalizing array of auction prizes. Exceptional works of art generously donated by Robert Archambeau, Keith Berens, Aganetha Dyck, Bill Eakin, Bruce Head, Wanda Koop, David McMillan, Bill Pura, Eva Stubbs, Ewa Tarsia, and Diana Thorneycroft were hotly pursued, as were several exquisite pieces of jewelry.
Cruise Vacations of Winnipeg was proud to provide one of the highlights of the live auction—a spectacular Yachts of Seabourn cruise. For the lucky winner, the Seabourn cruise to the Mediterranean promises to deliver the highest level of personal onboard service as well as the ultimate in highly prized intimate cruise destination experiences.
We gratefully acknowledge the tireless effort of the WAG Gallery Ball committee members and the generous participation of the following:
Presenting Sponsor
Goodman Private Wealth Management
Media Sponsor
Winnipeg Free Press
Travel Sponsor
Cruise Vacations of Winnipeg
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I'm 27 years old from India, right now pursuing higher studies in France. I was brought up in city of Gaya, so I was introduced to Buddhist thought quite early in life due to the many visits to Bodh Gaya. However, I began to understand the profoundness of these teachings only in the last few years when I was searching for something that would satisfy me intellectually. I'm mainly interested in the Anapanasati and Vipassana meditation techniques. I have as yet no teachers. I hope I can be in touch with the many highly experienced people here and learn from them.


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Kreta Pendant Necklace
A jingly collection of rings and discs with fabulous golden glow.
- Adjusts from 19" to 23".
- Metal.
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