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Bad form replying to ones own posts I know, but to be clear, I don't have a £1m mortgage in real life - thankfully. I was extracting from an earlier comment of mine outlining a hypothetical situation.
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Bad form replying to ones own posts I know, but to be clear, I don't have a £1m mortgage in real life - thankfully. I was extracting from an earlier comment of mine outlining a hypothetical situation.
"2) You have a house that goes along with that mortgage and that house is worth less than the outstanding mortgage. In which case my tenner does beat your wealth."
No it doesn't, because even though my property may have decreased in value, and although I have mahoosive credit card debt and bridging loans, I also have various investment portfolios that are performing well and substantial capital reserves. What you really think I would be stupid enough to take on a £1m mortgage without first planning for the worst case scenario. Oh. Silly me. Sorry.
Codejunky, I don't necesarily disagree with some of your comments. I regonise that wealth brings associated risks (i.e. job, mortgage, house prices, investment portfolios etc.) and that for some it can prove to be a little ephemeral.
I have seen both side of this particular fence. I've been hard up and struggled to the cost of my health and subsequently I've also had the opportunity to have had far more disposable income that was healthy ;) So perhaps I am letting my personal experiences cloud my judgement a little here. I will have to reflect a little on this I think.
One of the things life has taught me personally, is that such comparisons of wealth distribution matter little to the individual who struggles daily to merely keep his/her head above water. To them it's academic and of no importance. To them, it probably feels like they are being kicked whilst they are down.
Having seen both sides of the fence, one thing I can say with absolute certainty, is that everyone, rich and poor alike, shoud try struggling to cope financially for a few years. It really is a valuable life lesson. It prepares one well and places a somewhat different perspective on what's really important in life.
As for me, I am no longer particulary concerned with increasing my personal wealth. I'd rather do something a little more altrustic than mere bean counting in my basement safe.
That said however, I still stand my statement about the quality of the arguments presented by the article author.
"Btw I reread my original comment and it sounded a little snippy. Hope you didnt read it like that I was just pointing out that the article seemed (to me) to be a fairly good point."
Not at all. Snippy, snappy, rude or downright insulting comments in my direction are all fine by me :)
Ok, I am short on time, so I have to be quick and pick just a few article snippets...
"...It's obvious that the top five families will have more than 20 per cent of all Britons."
It's not at all obvious, certain or pre-determined that the top 5 families will have more anything than any large and arbitrary percentage of Britons.
"...if you've no debts and a £10 note then you've got more wealth than the bottom 10 or 20 per cent of the population has in aggregate."
Using such logic one could falsly claim that most 'middle class' homeowners with a large percentage of their (£250k-£400k - average for 'middle class' where I live) mortgage still outstanding are less 'wealthy' than those in receipt of benefit who have little or no debt. An absurd conclusion, in my opinion.
Further, it completely misses the fact that the net worth of higher earners can (and often does) increase despite a decrease in the value of some assests. (Tangential, but hopefully you get what I am thinking here).
To me, the article is weak speculation, supposition and persional opinion, not fact.
Oh, if only things were as simple as 'I have no debt and a tenner therefore I am wealthier than you, with your £200k salary and your £1m outstanding mortgage'.
In as much as you will see a fail in my response, I see many similar fails in the article. But hey, that's life!
"We already redistribute wealth by taxing the rich"
Sorry, but I had to laugh when I read that.
"As I become ever more viciously right wing with age, I become ever more disappointed with Oxfam..."
What a sad world we live in, when things are seen as so black and white, so left vs right, so 'I'm right. You're wrong'.
Is it such a slow news day that we have to see this drivel posted here, or is the author just trying to stir a little rich vs poor, left vs right debate?
Although not directly related to the story perhaps, personally, getting older - as I am - I see displaying a lack of empathy for others as a failure in life. We should all try to be a little more charitable as we age, irrespective of politics, statistics and personal opinion. But maybe that's just me?
Useless article Tim.
Well, Victoria Nuland (US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs), was recently recorded as saying, "...and you know, fuck the EU" - albeit on a different subject matter.
My money is on an EU country.
"Considering my views are pro snooping..."
Whilst I respect your rights to hold your opinion, your use of "snooping", by it's very definition, does infer that you support the right of a government, organisation or sponsored individual to pry into the private affairs of any individual on whim. To me, this is a little unsettling. Not unsettling in the sense that you hold such an opinion, but unsettling that such opinion, once accepted as the default norm within society at large, will likely lead to a highly corrupt system. One corrupted by human nature, corporate lobbying and it's own inherent potential for abuse.
In real life, and elsewhere on the internet, I accept that whatever I say, do or post will likely be monitored, whether by CCTV, behaviourlal advertising systems, GPS location, or whatever. Because I accept such a reality, it does not however mean that I believe it is right to sanction or support the right of any organisation, whether governmental or corporate, to operate systems that 'snoop' on the private thoughts, communications and activities of the individual on a wholesale, whim-driven basis.
As others have stated, targetted surveilance? Fine. Wholesale capture? Not good, counter-productive and downright wrong.
"Yup, just searched your real non-ac name and you appear to be a little blue person that lives in a mushroom house, within an enchanted forest."
You assume too much, obviously purely for the purposes of your post.
My point was that I view AC posting as unnecessary. I have no issue with anyone seeing my full post history under my moniker - but then I am sure that you have the intelligence to have discerned that for yourself. But then maybe I am mistaken?
Having done just that - taking a good look in the mirror - what I see is someone who firmly believes that a child patent (application submitted 2009) for a "System for disseminating media content representing episodes in a serialized sequence" is nothing other than an the work of a patent troll passed by a rather confused USPTO.
I think I can live with that.
[Posted by someone who never sees reason hide behind the AC mask]
There ya go 'Lost all faith'... I have no problem with what I said (whether correct or incorrect in your opinion. If i have misread the AC post then sobeit)
Have a nice day
Congratulations to Jamie Edwards and to his school for supporting his experimental endeavour in such a manner.
Now, as for the articles use of "star in a jar"... I was under the impression that "star in a jar" was an expression used to describe sonoluminescence. Is my understanding wrong?
I'm near to you Vic, but sadly am unable to make it to Bittern due to prior commitments :(
However, should El Reg ever plan a more central England location for such a jolly, I'd be more than happy to make time available for a trip back here.
A highly recommended brewery.
In a similar vein, I rather like these SDSS images from a while back.
"Why the fuck would he bother? There's already a whole industry dedicated to doing that."
I was going to say the same, but as you have already said it I'll just say that I would probably quite enjoy reading* Lewis' take on the obvious, if unstated in the source, flip-side of these two:
If turbines can tame hurricanes...
If the hotter 'hots' are getting hotter, and the global average is stalled, then the colder 'colds'...
*I rather actually enjoy reading Lewis' articles, even if it is mainly because I get to peek into the soiled mind of the occasional CAGW, geo-engineering advocate/loon).
Climate change (in all of it's guises, natural periodic, AGW or otherwise) is open to apophenia - by both sides of the debate.
I managed to stick with your post, all the way to the end. Now, having removed all mini-rants, tangential arguments, renewables bollocks and weasel words, it appears to me that your only comment in any way directly related to the article is as follows:
"As to Lewis Page's assertion that no harm will come of Fukushima (and, doubtless, Chernobyl, Hanford, Sellafield, Mayak…), utter balls. Governments and pro-nuclear lobbies would very much like you to believe this nonsense, but there's enough evidence now that a) there have been, and will continue to be, many deaths directly attributable to these plants"
Would you therefore be so kind as to provide me with references or links to peer reviewed science that demonstrates evidence of deaths, directly attributed to radiation from the Fukushima disaster, within the local population.
Thank you.
"And that's enough for flat earth believer Lewis to write..."
That's highly constructive criticism there Catweazle. Do you feel better for that? "Flat earth believer"... Really? Whatever's next, 'mouth breather'?
"Like the worst flood in 8000 years would be nothing to worry about. Just happens from time to time."
And that Sir is a fine, well balanced and detailed response to the article and it's deeper subject matter.
I congratulate you on the way in which you manage to convey complex issues such as climate change and AGW in so succinct a manner.
May I be so bold as to suggest that you may be well placed for taking up a public outreach position within the BBCs' science broadcast services.
And yes, you are right in what you are thinking... My response to your post is of little or no value either ;)
That whole package is quite sexy! This is the first time in the last 6 or so years that I have actually wanted to buy a new phone.
"Please correct me but I thought it was illegal to record a conversation unless all parties knew and agreed to it?"
Not quite so in all scenarios I believe. For example, you might phone a utility company. They have a legal obligation to inform you that calls are (or may be) recorded. However, as a private individual you are free to record any conversation without making the other caller aware of the fact the call is being recorded.
However, should you subsequently end up in a court dispute, you will likely have problems introducing said covertly recorded conversation as evidence.
Wow! It seems as though your basic reading and comprehension skills are on holiday this week. I'll try to put everything into single syllable words next time, in the hope that it aids your comprehension.
"you ccould have just said you were in category b and saved so much time :-D"
Touché! Humorous, even though untrue ;)
"No one with any sense is saying there isn't any climate change... This polarised debate of AWG..."
I'm only addressing the specific sentences above in your post and not the rest of it quite deliberately.
I'm pleased to see that someone in these comments is able to discern the difference between climate change and AGW.
I'm quite frankly dismayed at how many journalists, bloggers, commentards etc. confuse, either deliberately or out of ignorance, the two. Yes, AGW contributes to climate change but it is, of itself, not climate change. (I would +1 your post for discerning the difference, but I try not to up/downvote posts to which I reply).
Naughtyhorse, there are a couple of small but nevertheless pertinent points you fail to acknowledge:
Firstly, in reference to, "a) conceding it is happening but it's not man made... demonstrate[s] scientific ignorance". The inference in your statement is clearly that climate change is solely a man-made problem. From a scientific perspective, that is absolute hogswash. It may be that you have confused climate change with AGW.*
Climate change is a natural process but is one that we as a people are exacerbating. We may be proven to be the dominant cause, we are not however the sole cause. It could therefore equally be claimed that your statement here is also borne of a general scientific ignorance.
Secondly, with respect to your mini-rant in point (c), "claiming it's a gubermint conspiracy to steal all our monies as taxes..., well, there is a small basis of truth in there somewhere, but you need to dig a little deeper.
The UN have, quite recently, proposed various global taxation. One part of their proposal is to tax areas associated with AGW, with a view to funding international development aid through such mechanisms.
There are other examples to be had in other places, such as within the EU and indeed within individual nation states. So, there is indeed a basis for claiming that climate change and AGW either are, or may be, used to increase (as opposed to being solely an excuse for) tax burdens. For some, this is an uncomfortable truth they would rather ignore.
*Whilst you do not explicitly mention either term, I have reasonably assumed that you are referring to climate change on the basis that, if you were referring to AGW (which of course a contributor to climate change, but is nonetheless not climate change), then there would be no need to mention "man made".
"Of course they might have rainbow tables and can figure it out."
The (good) thing is, rainbow tables are often of little or no use against a half-decent hashing routine. Decent sized crypto-random salts and stretching (and therefore also multiple iterations), as a basic minimum, helps quite a bit in this respect.
The bad thing is, a lot of code I have seen over years fails to implement even basic precautions such as salts and stretching which probably means rainbow tables will be of some use for a while yet.
"That and variants of it are in the rainbow tables! FFS!"
Rainbow tables? Meh! I'll see your rainbow tables and raise you a little random salt. Oh, you don't have tables for every possible salted hash? That's a pity ;)
"So he is spending illegally gotten gains (remember Microsoft is a convicted monopolist) to rehabilitate his image and I am supposed to like him for doing that?"
Irrespective of what I may think of Microsoft, that's a somewhat tenuous statement at best.
The man and the company were and are different legal entities. More correctly, he is spending his personal wealth which was obtained though legal remuneration and stock holdings.
If you seriously believe that Bill Gates is spending his personal fortune simply to "rehabilitate his image", I can only imagine that you have a somewhat embittered view of life.
As for liking him, well that's a complete irrelevance. Whether you have a personal taste for the man or not, you should allow yourself to acknowledge the fact that he is actually doing something worthwhile with his fortune.
"My personal feeling is that the Muslim bastards who are hindering the Polio eradication program in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Nigeria as some sort of Christian/Western plot are utterly evil and should all be rounded up and tortured to death for crimes against humanity."
So, you are happy to condemn oppression with yet more oppression, thereby reducing you actions to the same level (or worse) as those you condemn?
What a refreshing perspective you have. Not.
"I don't like the fact that I have to put ads in my games, but with a conversion rate of less than 1% free trial to paid, mobile gamers have only themselves to blame."
As an occasional 'app' developer with some 20+ years of independent desktop/internet software development, I view that statement as a little more than arrogant.
Don't take this too personally, but why should any developer believe they have some sort of intrinsic right to an income just because they produce unsolicited and thus speculative software for an already over-saturated market?
Sorry, but for me, your reasoning is just plain wrong.
"Since Bitcoin is the currency of the dark web, it should be banned"
Better still, let's just ban any currency used for dark, nefarious and murderous purposes.
Hmm, I own 10 breeding sheep, 3 goats, a pig so I should be OK for a time.
Um, where did I mention size? But yes, it's almost an exact replica. (It's a small bin and is used for neatly folded cardboard bits mounted behind a hidden swivel door, and is not much bigger than the Mac. I don't like obtrusive bins in the kitchen you see).
"What a fantastic design"
It would end up full of cereal boxes in my house. Cover on and it's almost an exact replica of the recyclables bin in my kitchen.
"Lots are saying that changing DNS servers will bypass it but it won't. CleanFeed, which is used for the blocking, isn't as limp as a DNS block... BT actually produced a fairly decent blocking system when they implemented CleanFeed"
What do you mean by "decent"?
If you mean fast, cheap and (under normal conditions) accurate I would tend to agree. If however you mean non-trivial to circumvent, then decent would only be acceptable as an antonym.
I've not really followed any research on CleanFeed for a few years. Is it no longer exposed to effective 'oracle' attacks and other such problems highlighted some years back?
"The problem is that nobody seems to be suggesting any action here. Not that's likely to achieve anything as far as I can see anyway."
Sadly, many ISP's agreed to 'voluntarily' implement these filters in the face of government threats to draft new legislation. One can only wonder at the conversation that took place behind closed doors, but I for one would prefer to have seen the ISP's stick to their original net neutrality stance and to have forced government to attempt to introduce legislation.
Unfortunately David Cameron sold this to the masses with a healthy dose of contextual fabrications and the populace, in general, fell for it - hook, line and sinker. Many still believe that this is just a filter that blocks access to illegal pornography.
In my opinion an unregulated, non-transparent system, such as we currently have here, is about as bad as it gets in an alleged democracy - and not because of stated reasons for implementation but rather because of the scope for immediate and future abuse of the system itself.
Anyway, as for action all once can really do right now is vote with your wallet and change providers (assuming the bloodsuckers don't have you tied down in a contract with early exit fees) or simply set the filters to off with your current provider - while you can, of course.
But, at least we know that we now have (warning: bad language ahead) internet filters that deem pricks and cunts as highly offensive, but a government that still likes house them en masse in Parliament.
" Most of the responses here in the past have been, "We'll just use anonymous proxies, ho ho ho." Well, if that's shot down what do you suggest?"
Simple. Don't switch the filters on. Anything else is really just an illustration of how simple it will be for kids to bypass the filters at home. There's no point in adults enabling the filters and then bypassing them, other than perhaps as a silent protest.
"Well, if that's shot down what do you suggest? I certainly can't see anything off the top of my head that'll either be effective or probably put you on the radar in some way as someone probably/possibly doing something worthy of investigation but I'm not a security bod."
It's an irrelevance. Under normal operating conditions most of what you do is logged and stored somewhere anyway.
But, in my opinion, this is perhaps just the tip of the proverbial iceberg. However, there are more important concerns to be had right now... For example, how the UK and EU are considering waiving fundamental rights to personal privacy in the name of commercial competitiveness.
The government shows a dislike for smut, but it's still happy to prostitute you and me for a 'quick buck'. Go figure.
"I also happen to agree that the likes of those god-awful, self-imposed, self-important b!tches at the likes of mumsnet have so much to answer to"
Hmm, MumsNet... I have to say, I was surprised to see that so many of their forum members have read 50 Shades of Grey, or conversely, haven't read it and yet believe they are in a position to pass literary and moral judgement upon it.
Still, I suppose there will always be some who want to have their
cake cock and eat it ;)
"The government already clearly stated that the next step will be mandatory filtering of "extremist" without any opt-out (and would you really want to be listed on that opt-out list)?"
Assuming that we are talking about purely objectionable material as opposed to illegal then why not opt out? I am no extremist (unless you consider dispatching an occasional trout with a blow to the head extreme), but if there was a choice I would definitely opt out even though I have no interest in such material.
Block the illegal stuff by default sure, but as an adult, I will opt out of any filtering of legal material regardless of how our Puritanical Overlord(s) tries to tarnish and demonise the individual.
As for your points numbered 1 and 2 and the quotation, I thoroughly agree :)
I can't say I agree that "it's more about media interests ". However, I would be very surprised to find that media companies do not see it as a potential opportunity.
"It's been something I've been thinking about. Perhaps in future..."
That's OK, to a point.
In the UK and the EU in general, there are laws and guidelines that all data processors are supposed to adhere to i.e the Data Protection Act. This act equally applies to mobile developers in the UK who control data (other EU countries have their equivalent). What dismays me, as an occasional mobile app developer, is that many mobile developers in the UK seem to think that they are in some way excluded from their duties under the Act.
So, whilst your suggestion is reasonable, there are other more fundamental requirements placed on developers/data controllers. If developers/data controllers choose to ignore their legal obligations then send them to the bloody wall. There's simply no excuse for the often outrageous permissions.
The ICO has been running developer outreach for nigh on a year. I for one, as an occasional app developer, think it's about time the ICO grew a pair and started using their teeth. After all, ignorance is no defence under the law.
Also, as some (including the ICO's senior tech and policy bods) point out, it pays to remember that permissions != privacy and also that permissions != data security.
I am intrigued... Can one of the downvoters please explain what is incorrect (and why) with this statement: "Glass does however present a very realistic set of new opportunities for the budding criminal, which are not so satisfactory on a traditional handset."
Thank you :)
"Every single item on your list apart from the obvious turn by turn directions, can be done satisfactorily with a handset app."
^ What he said.
Glass does however present a very realistic set of new opportunities for the budding criminal, which are not so satisfactory on a traditional handset.
"PFS is a good thing as far as it goes. However, it is tangential to the issue here. The issue is that nefarious entities (NSA, FBI and others) can gain access to private information by forcing Microsoft to hand over the ciphertext and keys..."
Yes. I agree although my original comments were intended to address the technical improvement only.
Personally I see 4 distinct but interleaved areas here: (1) Intrinsic data security; (2) Trust; (3) Legislation; (4) The security services.
In terms of intrinsic data security, PFS can only be a good thing. From a data perspective alone it has to be seen as a welcome improvement and I would welcome any argument, presented on a purely technical basis, to the contrary (not necessarily from your good self, but from anyone).
In terms of trust things appear to be a little more complex and subjective. Essentially, improving basic data security may well foster a little trust in some circles. In others perhaps not so. Would I personally trust Microsoft? No more that I would Apple, Google, Cisco, Yahoo, Adobe, Facebook, Twitter et.al. They're all cast from the same die.
As for legislation and the security services... Well, if they conspire (in)appropriately, any real sense of data security is abject folly. In this respect I feel it's a little unfair for Microsoft to be singled out as every person and business is subject to the laws of the land. But I do see this a wholly different discussion, as opposed to a tangential one - but then I'm like that ;)
"It's easy to keep a secret if the only person you need to share it with is you. So Microsoft can make a perfectly secure system where you have the keys, you encrypt it, they store and you decrypt it. That's great if the only use of the cloud is as a great big disk drive in the sky. As soon as you need somebody else to process it then you need to share keys and unless you trust them you are screwed "
I might be misunderstanding your point, but surely you are not implying that if I am using SSL/TLS+PFS and you have my private key that you can decrypt my data, are you?
"Unless the MITM has a copy of the key."
But how does he get that? He can have both public and private keys, but how does he get the session key when it is never sent across the network*?
*Which is why I originally said without complicit skulduggery :) I was hoping to address the technical as opposed to the political/judicial.
"As you have all pointed put, the NSA an most agencies have the SSL master keys. Therefore, all HTTPs sessions with "secure" keys provided by the major key providers are insecure."
That's fair enough, I don't necessarily disagree.
But, let's say you are a hypothetical MITM, and you have both public and private keys. How are you going to decrypt my PFS traffic?
"This is just smoke and mirrors... suffice it to say that Microsoft's protests that they are getting secure is 100% hot air. There is no effective increase in security here. What we were worried about remains exactly as it was."
[I only quote the above because it summarises general sentiment as of the time of writing this].
Why does PFS provide no effective increase in security? Surely, assuming no complicit skulduggery, at the very least it negates MITM attacks?
I assume also that general sentiment holds true for Twitter and any other company implementing PFS?
"I'm going to patent the 'warp core'... /getrichquickscheme"
A 'shake to unlock wrist worn electronic device' patent may see a quicker return.


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Eller College of Management and 1st National Bank of Arizona partner to inaugurate Arizona Youth Entrepreneurship Award
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Speed may earn you victories, but to wear the crown in ATV Quad Kings, you'll need to show some style! Travel across the globe to compete in nine locations. Pick your four-wheeler from an array of quad bikes and dune buggys, each with different performance specs, then cash in your winnings to improve your ride. Rise to the top in four skill levels and master all the right moves in four game modes: World Tour, Arcade, Time Trial, and Freestyle. Being first to the finish in hard-fought races is good, but to be Number One you'll need to catch air and perform some serious tricks in freestyle contests, too.
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Just another basic, forgettable racer. (4 out of 10)
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It's really getting annoying how game makers claim to have a huge choice of tracks for a racing game, but when you get the game, about 80-90% of the tracks are locked and the only way to unlock the tracks is to beat the computer in some sort of tournament mode. This is the case for ATV Quad Kings, ...more
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Cedartown High School Alumni
Brian Joseph Pence
Class of 2012
Jeannie Bell Bryant
Class of 1974
Sheryl Barfield
Class of 1984
Douglas V. Bentley
Class of 1961
Even if alumni from Cedartown High School have moved away from Cedartown, Georgia, they can use this site to find and contact high school friends. You can share memories of those activities that you were involved with at Cedartown HS and you can view other alumni and read what other former students have posted about the time they spent at Cedartown. Cedartown High School alumni can relive their experiences from high school by sharing memories and pictures, reconnecting with those alumni listed, searching for former students and more.


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Latest news from The British Council, Middle East
Springboard Women's Development Programmes Conclude in Oman
February 2010
"Whenever I wanted to go out I used to text my friends and relative to come with me and I only had one reason I can't go out alone. That was my situation since my husband past away 6 years ago. Now after attending Springboard I started going out with my daughter alone and having a quality time with her. I am happier today, taking my own decisions and I have more control over my life "said, Fathiya Al Hajri springboard participant.
This was one of the stories from the sixty women who have successfully completed the Springboard programme from private and government sectors that were delivered by the 3 first Omani trainers: Lamha al Habsi and Sabah al Farsi from British Council and Dr Nada Al Ajmi from Sultan Qaboos University.
The programme was well received by the Omani women especially that it was supported by their organization as women development is in the country's agenda. The British Council programme was conducted at the Crowne Plaza Muscat from the months of October –December 2009. Twenty five women attended the workshop from various organization including Petroleum Development Oman, Oman Sail, Ministry of Finance, Oman Research Council, Sultan Qaboos University and the British Council. The programme invited four interesting guest speakers to share their success and inspire the participants. The guest speakers were Badriya Al Siyabi, the founder of Sidab's Women's project, HE Dr Samira Mossa from Sultan Qaboos University, a member of State Council and the founder of the first children library in Oman, Dr Nada Al Ajmi from Sultan Qaboos University and finally a famous Omani story writer Bushra al Wahibi.
The second programme was conducted at the Sultan Qaboos University where 20 women from different departments attended the programme and the most recent one was conducted by Dr Nada al Ajimi at the Park Inn Hotel with 15 participants.
Lamha al Habsi, Projects manager and a springboard trainer says "Training the 60 women was indeed a good start and the first step towards leading Springboard in Oman. We also plan to introduce the programme for undergraduate students to help the young Omani women cope with University life and focus on a possible career. Our next step will be brining more then 100 Springboard graduate, trainer, guest speaker and whoever is interested in the programme to a very interesting networking event in March celebrating International Women's Day (IWD)".


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Minsters' Conference Officers 2011-2014
(Click on name to read bio.)
Claude Richard Alexander, Jr.
Charlotte, NC
Exec. Dir. / Treasurer
Rev. Debra L. Haggins
Hampton, VA
Vice President
Rev. Dwight Riddick
Newport News, VA
Pastor Joseph Conner, Sr.
Philadelphia, PA
Asst. Secretary
Dr. Cynthia Hale
Decatur, GA
Rev. Delman L. Coates, Ph.D.
Clinton, MD
Dr. Geoffrey V. Guns
Norfolk, VA
Dr. Dennis Proctor
Ellicott City, MD
Dr. Claude R. Alexander, Jr. (President)
Dr. Claude R. Alexander, Jr. has served as the senior pastor of University Park Baptist Church in Charlotte since 1990. During his tenure at University Park Baptist Church, the church has grown dramatically, with membership increasing from 500 to more than 8,000 members.
Under his direction, more than 80 ministries are now available at the church, reflecting the diversity of age groups and the needs and interests of the congregation and community. The church's evangelistic scope has expanded to include a television ministry, a radio ministry and a full service Christian bookstore.
In 2001, Alexander led University Park Baptist Church in the purchase of 54 acres of land and the building of a new $13 million sanctuary and Family Life and Wellness Center. In 2004, the church purchased an additional 46 acres in the South Charlotte area and future plans include senior citizens' bungalows and the development of a residential community.
Alexander's messages are broadcast nationally on The Word Network, The Inspiration Network and XM Radio. He received a bachelor's degree from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Ga., a Master of Divinity degree from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Mass.
Alexander is married to Min. Kimberly Nash Alexander. They are the proud parents of Camryn Rene' and Carsyn Richelle.
Dr. Dwight Riddick (Vice President)
Dr. Dwight Riddick is the senior pastor at Gethsemane Baptist Church in Newport News, Va. Under his leadership, Gethsemane has grown from a mission of 200 members to a church with a membership that exceeds 2,600 members. He has led the church in a multi-million dollar building project in the operation of a Learning and Childcare Center and Christian Academy.
Riddick was formerly the pastor of First Baptist Church in Dendron, Va. He has facilitated workshops and seminars in such area as biblical studies, evangelism, leadership, stewardship and family relations. He has also contributed to the development of published materials for the Baptist General Convention of Virginia's Heritage Series.
A native of Chesapeake, Va., Riddick graduated from Norfolk State University in 1985 with a bachelor's degree in political science. In 1991, he received a Master of Divinity degree from Virginia Union University's School of Theology in Richmond, Va., and in 2005, he earned his Doctorate of Ministry from Regent University.
Riddick is married to Vera Brite Riddick and they are the proud parents of a son, Pastor Dwight Shawrod, and a daughter, Tiffany.
Pastor Joseph Conner (Secretary)
Pastor Joseph Conner is the pastor of New Beginnings Sanctuary of Praise Church of God in Christ in West Philadelphia. He is the chief adjutant and personal secretary to Bishop Benjamin J. Ravened, Sr. of the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of the Church of God in Christ.
Connor founded a successful after-school program for boys, presently co-educational, which has served as a model for similar programs in the West Philadelphia area. He has served as a board member for the Center for Urban Resources, the University of Pennsylvania's Hospital Community Clergy Steering Committee and the Southwest Youth and Family Network of Philadelphia.
Connor is also employed as a social worker for the Philadelphia Prison System. A graduate of Antioch University of Pennsylvania, Conner also attended the Lutheran Theological Seminary of Philadelphia where he is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Ministry degree.
Conner is the proud husband to June Conner and the father of Jasmin and Joseph, Jr.
Rev. Debra Haggins
(Executive Director / Treasurer)
The Rev. Debra L. Haggins was named university chaplain and pastor of the historic Memorial Church at Hampton University in 2008, the first female to hold this position in the history of the university.
Haggins previously served as the interim pastor of the historic Queen Street Baptist Church in Norfolk, Va. Prior to that, she served as assistant to the chaplain and faculty advisor to the Student Christian Association at Hampton University. She also had a successful professional career with the Virginia Beach City Public School System and the Norfolk Public School System.
Haggins earned a bachelor's degree in early childhood from Paine College in Augusta, Ga., and a Master of Science degree in secondary school administration and the certificate of advanced graduate studies in higher education administration from Old Dominion University. She earned a Master of Divinity in theology from the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University. Currently, Rev. Haggins is pursuing the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Educational Leadership and Management at Hampton University.
She is the mother of Brian, Steven and Bradley Haggins and grandmother to Isaiah, Kyle, Kayla, Jaden and Bria Haggins.
Dr. Cynthia Hale (Assistant Secretary)
Dr. Cynthia Hale is the founder and senior pastor of the Ray of Hope Christian Church in Decatur, Ga. With an active membership of 5,000, Ray of Hope has been honored by "The 700 Club" as Church of the Week and was also recognized in the book "Excellent Protestant Congregations: The Guide to Best Places and Practice" as one of 300 excellent Protestant congregations in the U.S.
In 2004, Hale established Elah Pastoral Ministries, Inc. a mentorship program that assists in the practical development of pastors and para-church leaders. She serves on the boards of Hollins University, Beulah Heights University and City of Hope Ministries Inc. Hale belongs to the African American Biographies Hall of Fame and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Board of Preachers at Morehouse College. In 2008, she gave the opening invocation at the 2008 Democratic National Convention and served as co-chair for Women in Ministry for Obama.
Dr. Dennis Proctor (Historian)
A native of Buffalo, N.Y., Dr. Dennis Proctor is the founding president of the Congress of National Black Churches, Baltimore Affiliate and has co-authored "Christians Under Construction" with Dr. Staccato Powell. He has held three pastorates including his current position at the historic Pennsylvania Avenue A.M.E. Zion Church in Baltimore, Md.
In addition, Proctor is the chair of the finance committee of the Philadelphia-Baltimore Annual Conference (Mid-Atlantic II Episcopal District) and an active member of the International Ministers' and Lay Association of the A.M.E. Zion Church. Proctor was inducted into the Martin Luther King, Jr. board of preachers at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Ga.
He received a bachelor's degree from Livingstone College, a master's degree in pastoral care and counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary and a juris doctorate from The Ohio State University College of Law. Proctor also received a Doctor of Ministry from the United Theological Seminary where he was named a Samuel D. Proctor/Otis Moss Fellow.
Proctor is married to the former Deborah Diane Wilson, and they live in Ellicott City, Md., with their three children Emory II, Dennis Jr., and Diandra Noelle.
Dr. Geoffrey V. Guns (Liturgist)
Rev. Dr. Geoffrey V. Guns is a native of Newport, Rhode Island. He is a leader in serving the Body of Christ in the area of global missions having traveled extensively to Israel, Turkey, Greece, Africa and has led several short term mission trips to Nigeria and Kenya. Dr. Guns has earned the following academic letters: a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Norfolk State University, a Master of Divinity degree from the School of Theology at Virginia Union University, graduating Summa Cum Laude, and the Doctor of Ministry degree from the School of Religion at Howard University in Washington, D.C. In addition, he has served six years as a United States Army Infantry Officer. Since 1983, this senior statesman continues to serve as the Pastor of Second Calvary Baptist Church in Norfolk Virginia. Among his other numerous appointments, Dr. Guns has served as President of the Virginia Baptist State Convention and as the Moderator for the Tidewater Peninsula Baptist Association. He serves as a member of the faculty of the National Baptist Congress of Christian Education. This pastor is the author of two books: Church Financial Management and Spiritual Leadership: A Practical guide to Developing Spiritual Leaders in the Church. Also, Dr. Guns has written numerous bible studies and other training materials for the successful development and edification of Second Calvary and the Body of Christ at-large. Geoffrey Guns is married to the former Rosetta Harding of Richmond, Virginia. They are the parents of two daughters; Kimberly Michelle Cummings and Nicole Patrice. He and his wife have two granddaughters, Kennedy Nicole and Sydney Rae Cummings.
Rev. Delman L. Coates, Ph.D.
Rev. Delman Coates is a graduate of Morehouse College (B.A. in Religion, 1995), Harvard Divinity School (Master of Divinity, 1998), Columbia University (Master of Philosophy in Religion, 2002), and Columbia University (Ph.D. in New Testament & Early Christianity, 2006). His area of specialization is patristic exegesis and interpretation, and his research interests include, the history of early Christian scriptural interpretation, the history of modern New Testament studies and contemporary biblical hermeneutics. Among his published sermons are "From Proclamation To Protest" (The African American Pulpit, July 2008), and "Race Still Matters" (TAAP, Fall 2009). Dr. Coates has also published numerous articles. Since February 2004, Dr. Coates has served as the Senior Pastor of the Mt. Ennon Baptist Church in Clinton, MD. In seven (7) years, the congregation has grown in excess of 6,500 members. Under his leadership the church has engaged in media advocacy and healthcare reform advocacy. In October 2009, Mt. Ennon was named by Outreach Magazine as one of the 100 Fastest Growing Congregations in the U.S. Dr. Coates is a member of the Society of Biblical Literature, the Morehouse College Board of Preachers, the NAACP, a national advisory board member of the Parents Television Council, and an advisory board member of The African American Pulpit. In the summer of 2008, he was honored by The African American Pulpit as one of the "20 To Watch." He has been happily married to Yolanda Walsh Coates for 15 years. They are the proud parents of two sons, and twin daughters.


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Oil's Toughest Question
NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- This last week has seen an avalanche of articles, papers and opinion pieces attacking the idea that oil and gasoline prices are affected by speculation, in response to President Obama's recent plan to try and bolster the enforcement resources of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission against speculation.
This plan, which the president knows has no chance of passing through Congress in an election year, has been dismissed as populist political gamesmanship, not to be taken seriously.
|President Obama visited an Oklahoma pipeline yard in March.
But just because an argument is populist sounding does not make it untrue. It is a shame that the president is proposing such small and ultimately fruitless changes in the oil market mechanism, because investment and trade in oil has certainly added $30 and perhaps more like $40 dollars a barrel to the price.Very well-respected and strong economic arguments on the ineffectiveness of money pouring into the oil markets since 2003 have appeared recently in Foreign Affairs magazine, on the Center for Economic Policy Research Web site, as an editorial on Bloomberg and on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Web site, to name just a few of the heavy hitters. Wow -- this is quite an army of heavy minds summarily dismissing many of the conclusions I came to in my book on economic influences exerted in the oil markets, Oil's Endless Bid. I read each of these reports with great interest and except for the one-page chart advanced by the CME, I also noted with interest that none of the other economists weighing in on this issue had ever had direct engagement with a futures market, either from the sell or the buy side. I believe that many of the arguments advanced, even from the most learned of the economists, can be argued successfully and convincingly from the other side -- I believe I tackle and conquer most all of their real and counter-factual arguments in my book. But one issue continues to haunt them, one question that I don't believe any of them has ever even attempted to answer, because they can't: What happened to all the money? It's a simplistic question to ask but still sums up the fundamental issue of "speculation in oil": Where is all the money? All detractors to the oil speculation argument will readily admit to an influx of nearly $200 billion dollars buying oil futures from indices since 2003. But far more influential and what they are unable to track, is the amount of money driven into the oil market by hedge funds buying oil against rising stock indices and dropping dollar indices. Now, add in the trade from over-the-counter risk-management programs that have a nominal value of somewhere near $6 trillion dollars in oil alone and what you have is clear: A virtual deluge of buyers accumulating over the last 10 years, with a tiny respite for a global breakdown of asset markets in 2008. In commodities, every buyer needs a seller and only one variable can generate sellers into a financialized market that doesn't naturally have any -- a continually higher price.
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From the Permaculture Design Course
"A great course with inspiring tutors. You cannot complete this course and not go away and change the way you live, at least in some small way. Inspiring and thought provoking." ‐ J.K.
"Everyone on the earth should do this course. Everything it teaches is so important in ensuring we build a respectful and resilient world. I can't wait to learn more and spread the word!"
"Ludwig is able to communicate his love for our planet. He is an exceptionally inspiring auld chap." ‐ Ben, Kirriemuir
Beyond my expectations. As well as the factual knowledge, my soul feels like it's been touched deeply. Jonny Harris
I really feel a deeper connection to myself and nature as well as a much better understanding of permaculture and the mindset of permaculture. Jayson Byles
Inspiring, enriching, informative and fun. It gave me the tools and inspiration to practise permaculture in daily life. D.P. Forres
The course is wholesome and well balanced. All topics are inspiring and lead not only to healing of mother nature but also to healing of all people involved. Thank you much for your love and dedication. Love and Light Christine
It took permaculture into fullness, affecting me on emotional level deeply. Amy
Ludwig: Great inspiration and wealth of teachings.
It's way more than a Design course. It's an opportunity to fly with Buzzards view to see yourself part of the whole to be nourished, challenged and connected on many levels. Amy
I thoroughly enjoyed such a holistic course, the passion and knowledge is astounding and the close-knit community we created in such a short time makes this course stand out, and was an experience I will never forget. Stephanie Ayres
From Penninghame
"I've been volunteering at Penninghame permaculture project since mid Marts (end of May now), and I'm really enjoying my time here, and learning a lot!
I came with an expectation of learning what Permaculture is all about, and after a couple of months here, I don't think I could have found a better place. (Thanks Ludwig!)
At the same time I've learnt about macrobiotic food and how important a healthy diet is, and I've meet some amazing and really inspiring people.
I will recommend all people with an interest in food, health and nature-connection to be a part of this place. You'll get an idea of a healthy way of growing your food, healthy for you, the earth and the environment, and an idea of how to make that food into the perfect diet. And at the same time you won't be able to not get a deeper connection with nature." ‐ Jeannie Olsen, Denmark
"I have been at Penninghame estate since February 2012 on the Permaculture project run by Mr. Ludwig Appeltans, it has been a life-changing experience, now this phrase is much over-used, but for me there is no other way of describing it. It has completely changed how I look at Gardening, in a way that cares for the earth, the very soil we so often neglect and disregard. My time here has fundamentally changed how I view our role on the planet, and enlightened me to the lessons in which nature itself can teach us. I feel the knowledge I gain here will benefit the rest of my life and I am privileged to have been giving the opportunity to learn and grow spiritually. I am sure many others before and after I will have a similar experience." ‐ G.W.S.Clark, Aberdeen
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"Ludwig led a beautiful group with sensitivity and depth."
"Consistent, methodical and passionate about his subject."
"I really enjoyed the flow and rhythm between doing / listening / play."
"Ludwig is very touching – soft, with a lot of knowledge yet very humble."
"Very knowledgeable and passionate, approachable and non-judgemental."
"A very shared learning experience, valuing participants' prior knowledge, very interactive with games and a balance between indoor and outdoor learning. Had the opportunity to apply learning with practical tasks & creating our own permaculture design – with support from the group. Very enjoyable!" ‐ Deirdre, Forres
"Feel very inspired by our weekend together – have been touched and had insights / wee transformations in unexpected areas… thank you each for your part in it." ‐ Bettina, Findhorn
"I really appreciated the clarity, competence and commitment." ‐ T. Sibilia, Forres
"The Earth Ways Permaculture course was accessible enough for me to understand as a relative beginner and deep enough to engage my inspiration, curiosity and creativity."
Other feedback
"Every so often in life you stumble across a little gem – and this is one! Since I discovered his site, Ludwig has guided me in my efforts to plant my newly acquired garden with native species of plants designed to flourish in their particular environment. His knowledge of plants is extensive, detailed and willingly shared and nothing is too much trouble for him. His passion and concern for the environment is evident in everything he does, from his work in his own piece of woodland – which you can read about on his website – to the care he takes in packaging his plants. All the plants I have bought from Ludwig have been vigorous and healthy and I can recommend him thoroughly. Like me, you will not be disappointed!" ‐ Christine W, Norfolk
"Earlier this year I attended a Permaculture Introduction on the Island of Bute just off the west coast of Scotland. I was blown away by what I had learned and am really looking forward to learning more. This is obviously what we need to be doing in order to restore our planet, Ludwig is an amazing person with so much knowledge, this man knows his stuff. Some people strive to look the best to impress others, I strive to show others we can all be better. It's time for change." ‐ Nick
"Very efficient and professional report. Was clearly laid out with achievable objectives and will definitely be using the services of Earth Ways again." ‐ S. Angus, Forres
"This is my second year of dealing with Ludwig. It will certainly not be my last year. I like the fact that what I acquire gets reinvested in environmental projects. He is a very ethical plantsman and a pleasure to deal with. Every plant I get is well packaged in natural materials. It is also a wise idea to plant native plants in your garden and have trees in your garden, there is nothing like shade and woodland setting. It's great for birds, insects and the environment as their habitats are being lost. Although I am guilty of planting lots of non-native species, I am trying to redress the balance." ‐ Mohammed A, Birmingham
"I loved your innovative packaging, the plants were quite happy wrapped in the moss inside the bottle. I gave them some TLC and visitors to the community orchard were able to pot them on & take them home. Thanks for your help. I'll recommend you to colleagues if they need native plants." ‐ Jo, Manchester
"Many thanks for marigolds which arrived safe. I was not here when they arrived and my wife was mesmerised at the package which arrived, though she did remove the top and added some water. When I got home next day a marigold head had already popped out of the neck – see photo. With more people like yourself there would be no global warming!" ‐ Brian
"Ludwig was a very pleasant and courteous guest. After making a thorough assessment and lots of observations, he gave me very well thought out and useful written advice, with really good links to the internet for extra detail. I feel very much more confident about going ahead with my project now than I did before his visit, especially knowing that I can call on his wide experience and knowledge, as it is needed. I have no hesitation in recommending anyone who needs advice on permaculture, forest gardening or general woodland management from enlisting Ludwig to give them very comprehensive assistance." ‐ Susan Maxwell, Kintyre


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Mali burning
THE REPORTS OUT of northern Mali are more appalling by the day. A vast, arid swath of Africa has fallen under the control of radical Islamists who are imposing a strict form of sharia and building a new stronghold for al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb. As punishment for robbery, the Islamists have hacked off people's hands and feet. A man told the Economist that the top of his ear was sliced off for smoking. "For drinking, they cut off your head," he said.
The radical Islamists have also destroyed ancient landmarks in the north and become entrenched in an area larger than France or Texas. Two groups affiliated with al-Qaeda have carved it up among themselves, controlling Timbuktu and Gao. What they will do with this prize is anyone's guess, but it seems likely to become a bastion for extremists to train and thrive with impunity.
There has been no shortage of alarms. "We have to act as quickly as possible," France's ambassador to the United Nations, Gerard Araud, said Thursday. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said last month, "We all know too well what is happening in Mali, and the incredible danger posed by violent extremists imposing their brutal ideology, committing human rights abuses, destroying irreplaceable cultural heritage." She called Mali "a powder keg that the international community cannot afford to ignore."
But the international community is once again slow to act. Granted, the central government in the capital, Bamako, is weak and disorganized. The democratically elected government was overthrown in March, followed by seizure of the north by ethnic Tuareg rebels, who were then rapidly displaced by the Islamists. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)has asked the Security Council to authorize military intervention to oust the Islamists, but so far the council has demanded more details. Gen. Carter F. Ham, commander of the U.S. Africa Command, said last month that "the one course of action that we are not considering is U.S. boots on the ground in Mali." Read More
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The LCVA is committed to helping families explore the connections between art and everyday life. The art center offers programs for kids of all ages, whether structured free workshops for the whole family or whether drop-in programs such as our Kids' Activity Room or free family guides to help parents guide their children to a greater understanding of our exhibitions.
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Friends of the Library Used Book Sale [1]
The next Friends book sale will be held October 30 - November 1, 2014.
Come in costume and receive one item (valued up to $1) FREE!
A selection of used books is always available for browsing in the lobby. Stop by the Friends' Year-Round Book Sale Display today! (See below for details.)
A majority of funds raised by the Friends of the Library comes from their used book sales. Donations of used books pour in throughout the year, and twice yearly the Friends hold a used book sale in the library's lower level.
Thursday: Early Bird Sale from 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Get a leg up on the competition by attending the Friends of the Library used book Early Bird Sale! Free for Friends members [2] to attend ($3 entrance fee for all others), the preview sale will let you browse and purchase any of the books available. The sale will then be open free of charge on Friday and Saturday.
Friday: Book Sale area open from Noon - 7:30 pm
The library might close at 6:00, but the book sale will remain open until 7:30 for anyone looking for a great deal on a gently-used book. Come back tomorrow for even more deals!
Saturday: BAG SALE! Book Sale area open from 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
The Friends of the Library semi-annual used book sale continues with a $4 bag sale. This is your last chance to stock up until the next sale in April, 2015!
Year-Round Book Sale Display
For patrons who just can't get enough of the Friends of the Library book sales, or who miss the semi-annual sale, fear not! A selection of book sale items is now on display near the library's front desk - and it's open year-round! Hardcover and trade paperback books are just $1 and mass market paperbacks are 50 cents. As with the regular book sales, all proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library [2], a nonprofit organization whose fundraising activities help make many library programs possible.
Donations for the Used Book Sales:
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1. Tell me something most people don't know about you?I love to cook. 2. What would you like to do for a living if you are not a pro golfer?I would be a prosecuting lawyer. 3. If you could trade places with anyone for a day, who would it be?Bill Gates 4. Is there anything [...]Read More of "Natalie Gulbis Quick 18 With Natalie".


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M9 Girls! Coveron September 7, 2011 at 12:01 am
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Introducing… the M9 Girls!
Okay, Hippo. I'm actually going to read through your archives and catch up. I should have done it back when we first did the character date exchange, but better late then never. Time to dig in!


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Posted on February 20, 2013
Today, the Wyoming Senate Judiciary Committee voted 4 to 1 to approve House Bill 103, an important pro-gun reform that would prohibit localities and municipalities from enacting gun laws of their own and creating a confusing patchwork of regulations and ordinances. However, this committee adopted several crippling amendments to HB 103 which would negate its purpose altogether. These last-minute unnecessary changes were offered by Senator Bruce Burns (R-21) and have completely altered HB 103.
As introduced, HB 103 would have improved recognition of your firearms freedoms in several ways. It would have given the state legislature the exclusive authority to enact any firearm-related laws or ordinances and prevent current firearms preemption violations from occurring across the state. This would ensure that any restriction on your Second Amendment rights would be voted on publicly by your state Senator and Representative instead of unelected bureaucrats at the local level. Also, this bill as introduced, would have erased any local restrictions on your Right to Keep and Bear Arms that have been illegally enacted in violation of the current state firearms preemption statute. HB 103 would make firearms laws uniform throughout Wyoming and protect citizens from towns and counties that attempt to violate the new firearms preemption statute.
However, Senator Burns added amendments that would make it very difficult for law-abiding citizens to challenge any illegal local firearm ordinance while also carving out a number of exemptions for special interests.
HB 103 is now eligible for the Committee of the Whole in the Senate. Although a date for a vote for its consideration has not been scheduled at this time, please contact your state Senator and urge him or her to remove the Burns amendment to HB 103 to a bill that already passed in the state House by wide margins.
Preemption Laws
The Wyoming House of Representatives has passed two right to carry improvement bills. House Bill 103, introduced by state Representative Allen Jaggi (R-19), would strengthen the state's authority over firearm laws while prohibiting counties from enacting their own ordinances in clear violation of the current state firearms preemption statute. House Bill 105, also introduced by Rep. Jaggi, would allow law-abiding citizens to carry a concealed firearm in more locations. Both of these bills now await committee assignment in the Senate. Please contact Senate President Ross and politely request that he assign these important pro-gun bills to a favorable Senate committee. Please also contact your state Senator TODAY and urge him or her to support these pro-gun reforms.FULL STORY
Wyoming Governor Matt Mead (R) signed into law Senate File 132, legislation introduced by Senator Ogden Driskill (R-01) that allows the use of suppressors for hunting all game in the Cowboy State starting on July 1, 2013. Thanks to passionate input from gun owners and sportsmen, the Wyoming House of Representatives voted 44 to 14 in favor of this pro-hunting reform while the state Senate voted 23 to 7.FULL STORY
Today, the state House Agriculture, State and Public Lands and Water Resources Committee voted 6 to 3 to repeal the state prohibition on hunting with sound suppressors (which are additionally regulated under federal law) while providing additional penalties for those who use them illegally. Representatives Dan Zwonitzer (R-43), Rita Campbell (R-34), and Stan Blake (D-39) voted against this bill. Last week, the state Senate voted 23 to 7 to pass Senate File 132, introduced by Senator Ogden Driskill (R-01). This bill is now eligible for a final vote of approval in the House, which could be held as early as tomorrow. This is your last chance to contact your state Representative and politely encourage his or her support of this common sense hunting reform measure.FULL STORY
Established in 1975, the Institute for Legislative Action (ILA) is the "lobbying" arm of the National Rifle Association of America. ILA is responsible for preserving the right of all law-abiding individuals in the legislative, political, and legal arenas, to purchase, possess and use firearms for legitimate purposes as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.READ MORE
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Has trust in photography declined in recent years? How do you assess photo manipulation and whether an image is "real" or not? Kevin Connor, President and Co-Founder of Fourandsix Technologies 'Äì which works to create software that can detect photo manipulation 'Äì discusses the dichotomy between photographers who constantly strive to shoot something novel that no one has ever seen before, and the suspicion that arises when we see a photo that we've never seen before.
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New York-based photojournalist David Burnett almost needs no introduction. He's been shooting film for over 50 years, and despite the widespread movement to digital, he continues lugging around his 4×5 camera worldwide to events like the Olympics. "It's tough to be a film photographer in the digital age," says David Burnett. "But it's the look of film that's stayed with me 'Äì there's something almost nostalgic about it."
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Suspect Who Torched Woman In Elevator Charged With Murder
A man accused of torching a Brooklyn grandmother in an elevator and burning her to death over money was formally charged with her murder in a Brooklyn courtroom Monday.
Cops say 47-year-old Jerome Issac confessed to burning Deloris Gillespie alive over $2,000 he believed she owed him for odd jobs he had done.
The Brooklyn man is suspected of turning 73-year-old Deloris Gillespie into a human torch Saturday in the elevator of an apartment building in Prospect Heights.
Isaac, who police sources described as "pure evil," has so far been charged with first and second degree murder, and a single count of arson for the death Gillespie.
Reportedly wreaking of gasoline, Issac turned himself into police Sunday night, but not before he set his own apartment on fire.
The horrific scene played out around 4 p.m. at the six-story building located at 203 Underhill Ave. Gillespie was in the elevator on the fifth floor, when the doors opened.
Police say that's when Issac -- who was laying in wait for her and dressed like an exterminator with white gloves and a surgical mask -- used a tubed canister, similar to one an exterminator would use, to douse her in gasoline then proceeded to use a barbecue lighter to set her on fire.
Authorities say Gillespie was burnt beyond recognition. Issac was also burned on the left side of his face.
The whole thing was caught on surveillance video; the suspect ran off, but not before being caught on surveillance cameras in the elevator and in the front and back of the building.
Elevator company workers were called to the scene. The fire marshal was also there to make sure the building was safe, but as of 9 p.m., no decision had been made. People living on the first floor were allowed to remain in their apartments, but firefighters evacuated everyone else.
Five others suffered minor injuries and were rushed to a local hospital.
This was Issac's way of getting payback for firing him, relatives telling cops Gillespie sacked Isaac -- after she caught him stealing. Her nephew also told investigators he left a list of chores on Gillespie's door, for which he demanded payment of approximately $2,000.
Carmen Martinez -- speaking in Spanish -- told PIX11 News, she couldn't believe what happened to her neighbor of 30 years, who many described as a kind and loving woman, who often helped others with money or whatever they needed.
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