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Letters to the Editor - March 14, 2014
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True Disciples
21 "Not everyone who calls out to me, 'Lord! Lord!' will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the will of my Father in heaven will enter. 22 On judgment day many will say to me, 'Lord! Lord! We prophesied in your name and cast out demons in your name and performed many miracles in your name.' 23 But I will reply, 'I never knew you. Get away from me, you who break God's laws.' NLT
There is a judgment coming and decisions to make now.
Hebrews 9:27-28.
27 And just as each person is destined to die once and after that comes judgment, 28 so also Christ died once for all time as a sacrifice to take away the sins of many people. He will come again, not to deal with our sins, but to bring salvation to all who are eagerly waiting for him. NLT
Romans 3:23.
23 For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard. NLT
So we are instructed to repent and turn from our sinful ways and to live holy lives acceptable to God and to watch for His coming.
From 2 Peter 1:2-11
2 May God give you more and more grace and peace as you grow in your knowledge of God and Jesus our Lord.
Growing in Faith
3 By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence. 4 And because of his glory and excellence, he has given us great and precious promises. These are the promises that enable you to share his divine nature and escape the world's corruption caused by human desires.
5 In view of all this, make every effort to respond to God's promises. Supplement your faith with a generous provision of moral excellence, and moral excellence with knowledge, 6 and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with patient endurance, and patient endurance with godliness, 7 and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love for everyone.
8 The more you grow like this, the more productive and useful you will be in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 But those who fail to develop in this way are shortsighted or blind, forgetting that they have been cleansed from their old sins.
10 So, dear brothers and sisters,[c] work hard to prove that you really are among those God has called and chosen. Do these things, and you will never fall away. 11 Then God will give you a grand entrance into the eternal Kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. NLT
Peace, David
What a joyful religion.
John 8
New Living Translation (NLT)
A Woman Caught in Adultery
8 Jesus returned to the Mount of Olives, 2 but early the next morning he was back again at the Temple. A crowd soon gathered, and he sat down and taught them. 3 As he was speaking, the teachers of religious law and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in the act of adultery. They put her in front of the crowd.
4 "Teacher," they said to Jesus, "this woman was caught in the act of adultery. 5 The law of Moses says to stone her. What do you say?"
6 They were trying to trap him into saying something they could use against him, but Jesus stooped down and wrote in the dust with his finger. 7 They kept demanding an answer, so he stood up again and said, "All right, but let the one who has never sinned throw the first stone!" 8 Then he stooped down again and wrote in the dust.
9 When the accusers heard this, they slipped away one by one, beginning with the oldest, until only Jesus was left in the middle of the crowd with the woman. 10 Then Jesus stood up again and said to the woman, "Where are your accusers? Didn't even one of them condemn you?"
11 "No, Lord," she said.
And Jesus said, "Neither do I. Go and sin no more." (NLT)
Matthew 5:43-48 (NLT)
Teaching about Love for Enemies
43 "You have heard the law that says, 'Love your neighbor'[r] and hate your enemy. 44 But I say, love your enemies![s] Pray for those who persecute you! 45 In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven. For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the good, and he sends rain on the just and the unjust alike. 46 If you love only those who love you, what reward is there for that? Even corrupt tax collectors do that much. 47 If you are kind only to your friends,[t] how are you different from anyone else? Even pagans do that. 48 But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect. (NLT)
2 Corinthians 5:16-21 (NLT)
16 So we have stopped evaluating others from a human point of view. At one time we thought of Christ merely from a human point of view. How differently we know him now! 17 This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!
18 And all of this is a gift from God, who brought us back to himself through Christ. And God has given us this task of reconciling people to him. 19 For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people's sins against them. And he gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation. 20 So we are Christ's ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead, "Come back to God!" 21 For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin,[e] so that we could be made right with God through Christ. (NLT)
So please find peace in Jesus. "Come back to God!" (NLT)
David, your religion, along with so many others, has been responsible for heinous, reprehensible acts. Why would you care if I reject it? Just be happy with your own choice.
And I prefer not to spend eternity in heaven with Jerry Allen.
John 15:13..13 "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." (KJV)
If we do that, we become like Jesus, but we cannot be as great as Jesus, because Jesus is God. Up to this point, dear Lulu, I have responded with Scripture; however, now you are asking questions that I have to answer through my faith. I believe that Jesus (Yeshua) is God. He is the Son of God and the Son of Man. That puts Him in a whole different category than just man. Jesus (in world history) was sinless, and He was illegally and unjustly arrested, tried, convicted, beaten, scourged, and crucified for witnessing for whom He is (I Am). He was a sacrifice for your sins and mine. He took our sins upon Himself on that Cross and gave us His righteousness. God the Father resurrected Jesus so the power of death could be overcome. Through Jesus we can have Eternal Life and be part of His spiritual Kingdom. No other way can provide this. We die once, then there is judgment, and if we die in Jesus we don't experience the second death which is spiritual death. I believe the First Resurrection is Jesus, and we participate in that Resurrection when we become a new creation in Him. Romans 6:11...11 "So you also should consider yourselves to be dead to the power of sin and alive to God through Christ Jesus." (NLT)
Revelation 20:6...6 "Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power," (KJV)
That is part of my faith in God's Word.
So we have a choice; to follow God or not to follow God. I shall be happy with my choice.
Will you be happy with yours?
Would it be presumptuous to ask if you believe that God represents the natural order of the universe?
No, it would not be presumptuous to ask.
I believe that God created the universe and the natural order of the universe.
What I need to know is what exactly you define as "the natural order of the universe".
What exactly does that represent?
The Earth as well as the sun are slowly cooling and are not like "a spinning top", nor "perpetual motion".
So the earth and the sun are cooling (does that mean there is no global warming?) and all the initial "creative" energy that started the universe in motion happened long ago and no further energy has gone into the system to keep it going; so eventually it will slow down or cool down? Or... is there a continual source of energy put into the "natural order" that keeps it going, and if there is that source of energy, where does it come from? Where is its source of origin?
After the "big boom" is there something interfering with events or do things just happen randomly? Do you think the source of sustaining energy has ended and the "natural order" is coasting to an eventual end and that the process is all random with no thing or being (god or supreme being) directing its course?
Does it all eventually just fizzle out?
You asked, " Or... is there a continual source of energy put into the "natural order" that keeps it going, and if there is that source of energy, where does it come from?"
You asked, "After the "big boom" is there something interfering with events or do things just happen randomly?"
I believe that it is random.
You asked, "Do you think the source of sustaining energy has ended and the "natural order" is coasting to an eventual end and that the process is all random with no thing or being (god or supreme being) directing its course?
You asked, "Does it all eventually just fizzle out?"
Yes, solar systems "fizzle out". Our sun will "fizzle out". We won't be here to see it happen, however.
Our purpose for being here is whatever each individual decides is their purpose. And that is all. We are not going to change anything from the macro situation. We can change our micro situation and the effect (good and bad) on future generations. That is a very small thing in the "big picture". Our slice of universal history is extremely limited.
Our "reason for being here?", is whatever we want it to be. And, there could easily be no "reason for being here". Not any differently than the reason that Mars or Venus is here.
Is your response an "amen" to Lulu's remarks? Or are you being facetious?
I'm in complete agreement with Lulu and thought her response was short and right on. I care about the character and kindness of people and respect a person's right to belief or worship how they please. We are all different and have our own ideas.
So, no, I was not being facetious - it was meant as a compliment.
Okay. Thank you.
I would be interested in your thoughts about my last comment.
I agree with you that our purpose or reason is ultimately what we decide or want or choose it to be. I am thankful that we live in a country that allows us enough freedom to have those choices. And I hope that we don't ever loose that freedom. I agree that individually most of us have a very small effect on the total scheme of things, but we can have a tremendous effect on our own circle of influence; i.e. family, friends, school, work, shopping, driving, blogging, etc. So instead of having no reason or purpose like being a rock (Mars or Venus), I hope that we all can identify with, or belong to, or adhere to practices of healthy living, moral social values, compassion for one another (love), and a host of other social attributes that would have a positive contribution to the souls around us. And as you can gather from my previous posts I have a healthy belief in God as Creator, Redeemer, Savior, and Ruler of all that is, was, or shall be. And I have strong faith in God's Word, the Bible. Everywhere I look I see evidence of God's existence. I believe that there is life after death, and I want to be part of that in the presence of God and forever more.
I found this experience answering Lulu's remarks with Scripture a study and a tribute to my faith. I had never done that before. In fact I have never been involved in a conversation online before. It has been stimulating. Thank you.
By the way, I saw the Noah movie yesterday. It was not too strictly biblical and very entertaining. Don't miss it.
You said, " Ruler of all that is, was, or shall be." Does that mean that you believe there is a super power (God) that micro-manages the "good, bad and the ugly"? Or, is the "good, bad and the ugly" controlled by mankind and the acts of nature?
I expected by using the term "Ruler" that I would hear from you again. I used "Ruler" as the term indicates ultimate authority. You have heard of the Kingdom of God. "Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth as it is in heaven." Matthew 6:10 (KJV). Well.. the Kingdom has a King. Jesus is referred to as Lord of Lords and King of Kings. Ultimate Supreme Authority. None other higher…ruler. Jesus said, "All power is given me in heaven and in earth." Matthew 28:18 (KJV)
I don't believe that God "micro-manages" events here on earth. He creates and He gives us choices. He creates each time a baby is conceived to become another living soul. The choices we make determine who we become. Nature on the other hand continues with order by the laws of nature and physics. Nature can't make choices. It just responds to the forces that it is exposed to. Rain comes down (not up), flows through streams and rivers to the seas and lakes, evaporates, condenses, then rains again. Our hearts beat, blood flows and delivers nutrients to our cells which live then reproduce then die then live again, etc. There is order to this (nature). God created that way, but God doesn't micro-manage every "good, bad, and ugly" because He made it (nature) so well and with such detail that it pretty much works on its own.
God in the Holy Spirit is embodied in mankind because man is potentially a spiritual being. But nature is not a spiritual being. Nature has no choice. Nature does as natural laws dictate. Nature does glorify God, however, because God is nature's Creator. God is revealed in nature.
Here's a thought… God knew before we were even a "twinkling in our parents' eyes" that we would have this conversation and in this manner. God knows all. He knows who are His, and He knows who shall be His. Please don't ask me to explain that. That's a faith statement for you to think about.
Whatever the title that one wants to give the "originator" (God, as you prefer) the universe was set in motion and "pretty much works on its own". And with a little imagination and science, there is the possibility of life on many planets similar to Earth that have been set in motion.
You said, "because man is potentially a spiritual being". What does that mean and what is the advantage to being a "spiritual being"? Does that enable a person to be other than "Earth to Earth and dust to dust"? There is the thought by many that to "live on in the spirit" is for your memory and life to be passed on to future generations and the life well lived is rewarded by the positive influence of the future. A person is "chosen in the spirit" by the manner in which he/she lived his/her life on Earth. The memory (or spirit) is not physical by nonetheless an important reflection on the physical being.
In the same way, if you're good, there will be the GREAT gift at the end of the journey, as opposed to lying in a box in the cold, cold ground.
Sounds like micro-managing to me to guarantee everyone behaves.
With all due respect, do you prefer to spell your name with a lower case "k"? Or do you prefer a capital "K"? I picked up the lower case thing from this blog.
And there is also a gift from God called "Grace". Defined as "the free and unmerited favor of God, as manifested in the salvation of sinners and the bestowal of blessings".
The micro-managing comes from religion, the traditions of man, and legalism. God gives us choices. God's gifts are free, and those gifts don't always come at the end. Some come now, in the present. The one I personally am looking forward to, however, is Eternal Life in the presence of God. One must only believe in Him, God the Father; Jesus, the Son of God; and the Holy Spirit. Trust, honor, love, and profess God, and love each other as ourselves.
God is love. Love is good.
So if I am Jewish, where do you believe I go after croaking?
Mankind, both women and men, has eternal life. After death our spirit goes back to God. I don't know how all that works, but the Bible promises eternal life, and I believe that even in death we still live. I don't know where that life is. In Heaven? In Hell? When Jesus returns as promised in Scripture to resurrect and judge mankind, He will bring those spirits back with Him and re-unite those spirits with incorruptible resurrected bodies that come from the grave. At that time there are some who haven't died yet, and they get their incorruptible bodies in an instant, in "a twinkling of the eye". Those folks who in the flesh chose to follow Jesus go with Him.
Jews and Gentiles both make this decision, either consciously or unconsciously. My choice is to follow Jesus.
The Bible promises a new heaven and earth with no sin, or pain, or sickness, or dying, and that God will dwell there (earth) with mankind. I'd like to be there with God. Far better than being in Hell.
Thank you. So the suggestion is that a person will physically be in heaven on earth? Even those who have been cremated etc.? Or, will just their spirit be in heaven with "no sin, or pain, or sickness, or dying"?
The part I don't understand is why a "just" God would put mankind through the many tortures of life here on Earth just to find the ones who would worship him/her? It sounds a little egocentric. What does God do to those never exposed to Christianity? There have been thousands of those even before Jesus was born and many after.
David--just answer yes or no: Is there a place at your bountiful table in paradise for a Jewish person?
Again, yes or no.
Ones spirit re-united with an incorruptible body resurrected from the dirt, the fishes' bellies, or the ashes of cremation. Not a problem for God to put all that together again. This dwelling place will be on earth. Remember "Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth as it is in heaven." Matthew 6:10.
Jesus said in Matthew 24:14 "And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations, and then shall the end come." (KJV) So God has that covered too.
Your question about God's "justness" is one maybe you should ask Him. Answering that could be above my "pay grade".
You said, "Your question about God's "justness" is one maybe you should ask Him. Answering that could be above my "pay grade"."
I would think that would be one of the first question anyone should ask. It is like when "scammers" call you on the phone to try to get your Social Security number and your bank account number. Do you just give the information to them believing that they are actually from your bank? Or, do you ask questions, or better yet, hang up on them? I have seen too many people die in the name of misdirected faith.
Also, wouldn't you agree that you would chose to live your life as you do regardless if there were a "reward" at the end of the rainbow. Or, are you living your life because you think you have a chance of "eternal life"?
I think the reasons for mankind's "tortures of life here on Earth" are not God's doing but man's doing. It goes back to the Garden of Eden when Adam and Eve decided to disobey God's commands. Everything seemed to be fine until they chose to eat from the wrong tree. God gave man a choice and the choice man took was opposed to God. The results of that initial decision have been passed down through history. I've heard it referred to as "Original Sin"
God is just because He is God.
I agree that we should live our lives righteously whether there is reward or not. Scripture states that we cannot do that on our own because of our sin nature. We need the help of the Holy Spirit to accomplish our goals in this area. My decision to live righteously is based on my belief that that is the right thing to do. That is the way God intends us to live according to His Word. And it is no easy task because we are all sinners. Eternal life is a free gift from God. Read Romans 8, the whole chapter from the New Living Translation. Go online to biblegateway.com.
Who have you seen die in the name of misdirected faith?
You asked, "Who have you seen die in the name of misdirected faith?" I was in small arms infantry in combat. Of course, "misdirected faith" is not a good term that I used. Faith is in the eyes of the beholder. Faith to one person can easily be misdirected in the eyes of another. Faith in one religious experience can easily be "misdirected faith" in the eyes of another religion. The problem often is that each religion thinks they have the corner on the correct faith.
I have struggled when I have listened to "Christians" lay claim to their faith primarily for the reward of eternal life. Then later go trophy hunting and killing God's creatures for shear enjoyment of killing God's creatures. Or those who have lived an awful life only in their last moments professed to "be saved" as though that has excused their reprehensible life.
Do you literally believe that Adam and Eve were the first humans on this Earth? And when was that?
About Adam and Eve:
I believe most Bible believing folks, being either Jewish or Christian, think that Adam and Eve were the first humans. I've read Biblical accounts of Creation that claim God created the races of mankind on the "sixth day" (an eon or 24 hour day???), and after a day of rest on the 8th day He created Adam and Eve, a special couple created to provide the bloodline of the Messiah, Jesus (Yeshua). You can check that account out at theseason.org or American Wisdom Series.com. I know that for a long time the Creation story was handed down from generation to generation in story form, word of mouth. Moses was supposedly the 1st to write it down. The idea is that God's creation, man, was arrogant enough or stupid enough to listen to satan (I usually don't capitalize the devil's name) and disobey God and that put the whole human race off track since the beginning.
Those of us who attempt to sincerely change that course who love God and one another and the home God gave us, Earth and its nature, are truly God's children. There are a lot of hypocritical folks who profess to be good but actually are not. Those folks are sinners and their ilk are the ones Jesus came to save. It's the bad ones that need regeneration, and Christ provides the Way. I am a sinner, and with the help of the Holy Spirit I'm mending my ways.
Romans 3:23
New Living Translation (NLT)
23 For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard.
Search up that season.org site and read the account of 1 Corinthians. That would be appropriate at this point.
By the way I picked up that you were in combat. If you served in our armed forces, thank you for your service. The discussion of war and its toll on everything is a long and hard subject.
I just question how something could accurately get passed down for thousands of years? If Adam and Eve are accepted as the first humans, that happened thousands of years before Moses. There was no written, nor spoken language for "the first humans. How does your faith bridge this gap. If you say, "it just does", then I find that incredulous.
I don't think I am a "sinner". What is the definition of a sinner? Does the definition vary from religion to religion? Or, from person to person? Or, from different Gods? Is there a basic definition of a "sinner" outside of Christianity? Or is the word "sinner" only a Christian word?
I would much prefer to eat that apple and discover the intricacies of this world than cavort mindlessly around all day in my birthday suit, blissfully unaware.
Lot warned his wife (who, by the way, had no name) not to turn around. But she was curious and became a pillar of salt.
I say, quit issuing these dumb orders simply to test someone's obedience.
Eat the apple. Turn around. Open your eyes.
I think you have most of the answers that you want to believe.
So.... good luck and fare thee well.
I am interested in the answers to my questions. It seems that my questions are always evaded. How does that help anyone's "faith" or looking for "faith" when the only answers given are selective answers, while others are completely ignored.
There are many books that have been around "thousands of years", but that doesn't make them the absolute. I understand the human desire for eternal life. I am curious what that "eternal life" represents. Is it real, or is it "spiritual" and why would a person want an eternal spiritual life?
What is the "wrath of God" and why would a just God have a "wrath"? It sounds like a grade school bully problem.
I had to take a break, and I wanted to offer a place to go for all your unanswered questions i.e. spiritual eternal life, a definition of sin, what's the wrath of God, etc. before resigning. The answers are in the Bible. A great study resource is openbible.info. Click on topical Bible and one can type in questions or topics and get lists of related Bible verses. This site really helps one to find answers to Biblical questions. If you are sincere in you quest, this website can help steer you in the right direction.
Good luck and Godspeed.
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You'll want to know about your options. Listen to college students living with Crohn's (this link takes you to the IBD U website).
Spread the word on Starlight's Facebook page!
Share your IBD experiences to encourage and empower someone else. Submit your story here.


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We may call them "accessory lenses" but we make them for athletes who take full advantage of our adaptable eyewear. Engineered for our original Half Jacket® frame, these interchangeable lenses come in multiple color options. Choose a lens for the best optical performance under current light conditions, or switch to a different hue to change your look instantly.
These lenses give you the razor-sharp clarity and unbeatable performance of Oakley's High Definition Optics® (HDO®). Two lens shapes are available, and you can even get them with Oakley technology that produces the best polarized lenses on the planet. For protection, our Plutonite® lens material filters out 100% of all UV, not just UVA and UVB. And when it comes to high-mass and high-velocity impact, the installed lenses meet all protection standards of the American National Standards Institute.
So forget about lugging around extra pairs of shades for when light changes. With Half Jacket® and accessory lens kits, you'll be ready for anything.
Important Note: Use care when installing/removing accessory lenses. Scratched lenses can not be returned and are not covered under Oakley's warranty policy.
Your satisfaction is guaranteed. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please call Customer Care for a Return Authorization (RA) number within 45 days of receipt of product (15 days for wearable electronics). Customized product or product that has been abused may not be returned under any circumstances. For all other products, if the item is returned in the original packaging, we will exchange it or provide you a refund based on your original method of payment. The product must be returned to us within 30 calendar days of the issuance of the Return Authorization Number. All products must be packed in the original, unmarked packaging including any accessories, manuals, documentation and registration that was included with the product. Returns that do not meet these conditions may be subject to a restocking fee.
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You must request a Return Authorization number for electronic products within 15 days of the date of original purchase. Securely package items as we are not responsible for any items lost or damaged in transit.
You must request a Return Authorization number for all other products within 45 days of the date of original purchase. Securely package items as we are not responsible for any items lost or damaged in transit.
Unless prohibited by law, a 10% restocking fee will be charged for all wearable electronics when the factory seal has been broken.
Additional fees will be charged for any product missing the original box, packaging material, contents, accessories, and/or manuals (i.e. any product not in "sellable" condition).
Note: We only accept returns on items purchased from Oakley.com.au. Items purchased from an Authorized Oakley retailer must be returned to the place of purchase.


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K-State's IACUC is committed to providing an animal care and use program that provides a humane and compliant environment for its research animals, and state-of-the-art support and collaborative research and teaching program for our scientists and students. |
Electronic Submission of IACUC Applications Effective September 1st, 2009, electronic submission is required for all IACUC applications. All documents should be emailed to: email@example.com |


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Ive been getting headaches on and off for the past week.. ive tried cold ice packs on the back of my neck and forehead and getting my husband to massage my sholuders and neck.. but nothing seems to work.. I cant stand it anymore and loosing sleep over it..
Yes, I've been getting them off and on the past two weeks as well and since I'm already prone to headaches I imagine that todays won't be my last. I finally caved after 12 weeks and took some tylonel; seems to at least take the edge off. Good luck.
I have been getting headaches a lot lately. I finally called my DR today and she told me headaches in the second trimester are very common. She also said Tylenol every 4 hours is totally safe. I don't love taking medicine right now either but sometimes I have to cave. There is an awesome product called Migraine Ice that is a sticky pad you can put on your neck or forehead and it stays cold for hours. They have been a life saver for me!!!
If you are not a water drinker trying drinking gatorade or vitamin water. Both have electrolytes im that to help prevent dehydration. I have recently started getting headaches within the past couple of days and have been using an ice pack which seems to help. However, with the awesome weather we have had and are expecting, 80 degrees over the weekend and possibly a couple inches of snow tonight and tomorrow, I am guessing that is why I started getting headaches. Hope this helps!
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Your Adopt An Acre gift can make a difference in some of the world's most beautiful places - from iconic North American landscapes to the rainforests of Costa Rica and the coral reefs of Palau! Learn More > Select a location below to learn more about how your donation will make an impact in that region. You can help protect some of the world's most beautiful and diverse habitats when you Adopt an Acre® today. Since the Adopt an Acre® program began in 1991, the Conservancy has protected over 600,000 acres of vital landscapes around the world. The environmental impact has been positive and far reaching, but there is still more work to be done. You can also protect coral reefs through our Adopt a Coral Reef Program and help four of the world's most diverse underwater havens. The Nature Conservancy's Adopt a Coral Reef program raises funds for important coral reef projects in The Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Palau and Papua New Guinea. As some of the most biodiverse and wondrous places in the world, coral reefs need our immediate attention. If the present rate of destruction continues, 70% of the world's coral reefs will be destroyed by the year 2050.
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She was a former employee of the American Uniform Company. She was of Church of God faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Smith and Lillian Ake Smith.
She is survived by her children: Thomas Edwards Jr., Ronnie Edwards of Plymouth, Mich., Mary Womac, Billy Ray Hall and Cathleen Hall; grandchildren: Thomas Edwards III, Thomas Edwards IV, Jeremy Lee Edwards, Roxanne Edwards, Michelle Edwards and Crystal Edwards; seven great-grandchildren; sisters: Geneva Miller and Mary Leon, both of Cleveland; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, in the chapel of Grissom Funeral Home and Cremation Services, with Mark S. Grissom, funeral director, and the Rev. Doug Bell officiating.
Entombment will follow in Hilcrest Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service.
We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Hollums family guest book at www.grissomfh.net.


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Description: Bring the beach into your home with the COASTAL LIVING® Hand-Tufted Collection. Taking inspiration from the casual style synonymous with popular lifestyle publication Coastal Living® magazine, this thoughtful collection embodies the warmth and colorful surroundings of the coast. Wool is artfully hand-tufted into a thoughtful range of designs – from subtle organic stripes to playful interpretations of a brightly hued school of fish. Unique touches such as art silk accents and carved pile add visual depth and a luxe hand to each piece in the Coastal LivingTM Hand-Tufted Collection.
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Material: Polyurethane
Brand: R & Em
Origin: Imported
Sold exclusively in department stores until now, R&Em is a fresh, fun, and flirty label for the youthful girl in all of us. "We're in love with love and singing it from the rooftops!" say the makers behind the lifestyle brand, which "knows no rules" and champions laughing as "the best ab workout." Why take yourself too seriously? R&Em certainly doesn't.


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(UPDATED COVERAGE, June 1) Despite dozens of pending wrongful death and injury lawsuits and a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Jensen Farms plans to grow cantaloupes again.
Jensen Farms bankruptcy attorney Jim Markus, of Markus Williams Young & Zimmermann LLC, Denver, said the owners of Jensen Farms, Holly, Colo., hope to farm again, though they have not planted crops this year. Owner Eric Jensen was not available for comment and the Jensen Farms phone line has been disconnected.
Resolving the Chapter 11 bankruptcy is expected to clear the way for more than 50 claims against Jensen Farms and the 2011 listeria outbreak linked to the its cantaloupes.
That will be the first step in a process to establish a trust fund for the victims that Frontera Produce and PrimusLabs may elect to contribute to, said attorney Bill Marler of the Seattle law firm Marler Clark LLP.
In papers filed May 25, Jensen Farms estimates it has 50 to 99 creditors. The document showed estimated assets between $1 million and $10 million, and estimated liabilities between $10 million and $50 million dollars.
More than 30 deaths have been attributed to the outbreak, which the Food and Drug Administration said was likely spread by inadequate food safety procedures at the Jensen Farms packing facility.
Edinburg, Texas-based Frontera Produce, marketer of the cantaloupes, is named as a defendant in some of the lawsuits, as is Primuslabs.
"Settlement discussions are ongoing so details are not available, except to say that we are exploring various resolution options," Will Steele, president and chief executive officer of the company, said in a statement.
Bob Stovicek, president of PrimusLabs.com, Santa Maria, could not be reached for comment about the claims settlement process.
Markus said the Chapter 11 filing should free up millions of dollars in insurance and other funds to pay victims of the outbreak.
Travelers Insurance is putting up $2.5 million for the claims resolution process, he said. Pepper Equipment, maker of washing equipment used at Jensen Farms, and BioFood Safety Inc., a third-party food safety auditor subcontracted by Primus Labs, are contributing a total of about $2 million.
Marler said lawyers for the plaintiffs have also been talking with Primus and Frontera to join in this process with Pepper Equipment, BioFood Safety and Jensen.
Markus said the bankruptcy filing has been done with the support of the attorneys for the plaintiffs. There are more than 50 known claims against Jensen Farms, he said.


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With the laps ticking down, it looked like Rick DeLong was struggling to keep his car on the bottom – especially in turns three and four and Chance was just waiting for his….chance. After coming so close the prior week to winning his first every feature, the Mansfield, Ohio native wasn't going to let another opportunity get away. He took advantage of a restart with just two laps to go and slid under DeLong and went on to score the victory.
Over the off-season atticaracewaypark.com will be conducting several polls to help determine what was the greatest moment of the 2011 season at Attica Raceway Park.Each poll will feature five events that stuck out in the minds of the Attica Raceway Park staff from the past season for one particular division. The fine fans of "Ohio's Finest Racing" speed plant will then have a month to vote (you can only vote once per day) and help determine what was the most exciting event for that division. Once each division has a winner we will post them all together and let the fans ultimately decide what was the greatest moment of 2011 at Attica Raceway Park.OCTOBER: O'Reilly Auto Parts 410 Sprint CarsWinner: After 11 long years of trying Attica, Ohio's Brandon Martin visits Engine Pro Victory Lane for the first time at his hometown track on July 1stNOVEMBER: Fultz Fabrications & Speed Shop DIRTcar Late ModelsWinner: Justin Chance gets redemption and picks up his first career feature win by passing Rick DeLong with just two laps to go on July 8thDECEMBER: Fremont Fence Company 305 Sprint CarsJANUARY: Computer Man Inc. Dirt TrucksFEBRUARY: Final poll with all 4 divisional winners going head-to-head


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Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 2013, at McEvans School in Shaw with Reverend Herron Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in Pilgrim Rest Cemetery in Shaw.
Visitation will be from 2-6 p.m. on Friday, March 15, 2013, at T.L. Redmon Funeral Home Chapel in Cleveland and from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at McEvans School before the service Saturday.
She is survived by her children, LaKisha Fulton Anderson of Brandon, and Tariki Fulton, Sterlin T. Fulton and Desmond Newsome, all of Shaw; three grandchildren; mother, Freddie Mae Curry of Shaw; sisters, Deloris Harris of Chicago, Ill., Ethel Curry Johnson of Shaw, Janice Jackson of Scott and Vanessa Jones of Terry; brother, Joe Paul Curry of Shaw; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.


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Presenting... the original FC Resource!
Features (in addition to the ones on FC):
- Subscribe to Contraptionistas and see an activity log listing their newest designs and/or levels
- See detailed rating information for both designs and levels
- More information about designs and levels on their respective pages
- See ratings for your own designs and levels when browsing them
- Level designers can use the solutions report to see a quick overview of the newest solutions posted for their own levels
- Ability to change your rating for designs and levels
- User profile pages have a cool interactive timeline of the user's designs and levels, as well as other information and statistics
- Ranks calculated up to 1000
- And more!
This is the original FC Resource, before it was integrated into Fantastic Contraption. I still maintain my version, and since FC's version has branched off, my FCR has more features!


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Signal Distribution
Mar 28, 2012 3:13 PM, By Llanor Alleyne
Fundamental to achieving the best possible sound or video quality possible in an AV system, signal distribution, though a seemingly simple Point A to Point B task, can quickly become an absorbing job for the commercial AV professional. With a fantastic range of signal path choices as well as modes of delivery available, integrating the best signal distribution system becomes a matter of scale, need, and speed. Here are some of the latest signal distribution offerings from our industry's manufacturers.
Adder Technology's ADDERLink Infinity dual network DVI extender allows a computer and its operator to be separated by almost any distance without any loss in capabilities, reduction in video resolution, quality, or USB latency. Providing dual link DVI that allows it to support very large screens such as the Apple Cinema Display or dual monitor set‐ups, the Infinity dual interfaces USB peripherals such as the keyboard, mouse, or graphics tablet, together with DVI for the video display, over a standard layer 3Gb Ethernet network, on copper or fiber. A network will support a large number of computers and workstations, allowing one user to switch freely between computers, to move with the same screen experience between locations, or even co‐locate the same device.
AudioScience's Hono CobraNet Mini series packs up to four channels into a compact, fit-anywhere case. The Hono CobraNet 4.4M and 2.2M Mini receives four or two channels, respectively, of 48kHz CobraNet and sends them to their balanced analog audio outputs, while simultaneously inputting four or two channels of mic/line level balanced audio and transmitting them as CobraNet. The Mini receives four or two channels of CobraNet and sends them to their AES/EBU audio outputs, while simultaneously inputting four or two channels of AES/EBU audio and transmitting them as CobraNet. AudioScience's ASIControl application software sets up all internal features of the unit and allows CobraNet routing connections to be set up between the Hono series units and any other CobraNet device on the network.
The DXM-3232 by Aurora Multimedia is a low-cost 32x32 digital media card cage matrix system that, as part of the Digital Xtreme series, has a variety of cards to choose from to simplify the installation and reduce the external component count. Available as HDMI, DVI, HDSDI, VGA, Cat, and fiber cards among others, the DXM card frame can be controlled by RS-232 and has a redundant power supply option as well.
Touted as the next generation of Crestron's MPS Multimedia Presentation, the budget-friendly DigitalMedia Presentation System 300 (DMPS-300-C) delivers a complete high-definition presentation and control and signal routing solution that integrates a control processor, multimedia matrix switcher, mic mixer, audio DSP, and amplifier. Integrated DigitalMedia 8G+ inputs and outputs provide a one-wire interface for remote sources and display devices using a standard Cat-5e wire or premium DM 8G cable. Supporting wire lengths up to 330ft. (100 meters), DMPS-300-C can also provide an ideal interface to a central DigitalMedia switcher as part of a larger multi-room or room-combining system.
Digital Rapids' TouchStream live streaming appliances are available in a variety of analog and digital input configurations supporting SD and HD video, with output for viewing platforms including the Web, tablets, mobile phones, and IPTV set-top boxes. With controls that are accessed through an intuitive touch-screen interface with integrated video monitoring (eliminating the need for laptops, keyboards, mice, and separate monitors), TouchStream systems features include audio controls, picture controls and graphic overlay that allow users to refine the incoming source and add branding such as a logo to the outgoing stream. Video can also be archived to files on optional storage (even in different formats or resolutions than the live stream) for later on-demand use. A configurable set of controls can be locked with a password, letting administrators limit the functions available to basic users to as little as preferred—even just start and stop.
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From the same folks that brought you the popular Reel Grips, the Rod Grips are constructed from a soft silicone rubber, designed to provide the ultimate in non-slip comfort. The Rod Grips are also ideal for protecting your rod's handle from the elements. In wet and rainy conditions, the Rod Grips protect your cork grips and provide enhanced traction for a secure grip.
The 10.5" Rod Grip easily fits most rod handles - even split-grips. Tapered similar to a rod handle, simply cut the Rod Grip down for your own custom fit. The company recommends using a little Windex or an alcohol-based soap, such as Purell, to help slide the grip onto the handle. Just be careful because once the alcohol evaporates the Rod Grip will stay firmly in place. Available in a variety of attractive colors, the Rod Grips add a little fashion and plenty of comfort and protection to your favorite rig.
Comments: This product does not work on split grip handles. The Rod Grip is tapered and this will not allow it to go over the split grip on a baitcast rod or any spinnning rod. So I bought the Rod Wrap and tried it and it works great.
From: Bernie: Burke, VA
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Updated: November 7, 2013 6:17AM
Southland: The Illinois Hoopla host a 3-on-3 Basketball Blowout tournament for boys and girls teams in grades three to eight. The event is scheduled for Monday to Oct. 16. Information: Rick Palmer at (708) 460-6513 or firstname.lastname@example.com or illinoishoopla.com.
Southland: The Illinois Hoopla host peewee basketball minicamps for grades one to three from Monday to Oct. 18 and Oct. 21 to 30. A Back to School camp is also running through Oct. 31. Information: Rick Palmer at (708) 460-6513 or email@example.com or illinoishoopla.com.
Southland: Richards High School in Oak Lawn and boys basketball coach John Chappetto host a boys minicamp for grades three to eight from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 28 to 30. Fee: $40. Information: John Chappetto at (708) 499-2550, Ext. 5340.
Southland: The Bridgeview Park District invites all girls basketball teams to join its league, which runs from December to March. Team divisions are fourth, fifth and sixth grades, and seventh and eighth grades. Games will be played at the park district's Sports Complex Gymnasium, 8100 S. Beloit Ave. Games will be on Saturdays and/or Sundays. Fee: $500 per team. Information: (708) 594-1818.
Flossmoor: Viking Diving Club's Fall Two session features 10 one-hour classes for beginner, intermediate and advanced divers. The session runs from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays from Oct. 21 to Nov. 20. All classes meet at Homewood-Flossmoor High School in Flossmoor. Information: Rick Carlson at (708) 798-4143 or email@example.com.
Southland: Unique Bassmasters, Rayjus Outdoors and the Oak Lawn High School Spartan fishing team and its sponsors host the Rayjus Outdoors-Oak Lawn Community High School Bass Tournament on the Kankakee and Des Plaines rivers on Saturday. Cost per boat is $40, and schools may enter an unlimited number of boats. Space is limited to the first 50 boats registered. Information: Chris Kuchyt at email@example.com.
Homewood: The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District offers Wado-Ki Pre-Karate for ages 4 to 6 and Wado-Ki Karate for ages 6 to adult from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays to Oct. 24 at Irwin Community Center, 18120 Highland Ave. Fees: $52 per class for residents or $78 for nonresidents. Information: (708) 957-7275 or hfparks.com.
Southland: The Chicago Attitude women's fast-pitch team is looking for current or former college players to compete in four weekend tournaments and round-robin play from June to August. Information: Robert Madrigal at email@example.com.
Items for the calendar should be emailed before 2 p.m. Tuesdays to email@example.com. Include a contact person and phone number (with area code) as well as an email address or website for additional information. Also, specify the sport.


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Important Information >>
Woodworkers like to see how things work, right out in the open. We love looking at gears, levers and cams, and when it comes to furniture, there's nothing more fascinating than exposed joints, like dovetails and wedged tenons. This mission bookstand is held together entirely with wedges: no glue, screws or dowels.
For more on how to build this mission bookstand, please visit our blog (http://americanwoodworker.com/blogs/projects/archive/2011/09/15/ws-mission-bookstand.aspx).


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Mazda 5 idle shake
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Is a slight shake at idle normal for 2007 Mazda 5? I can feel it in park or in gear at stop light. Not sure whether to take it to the stealer. Also feel slight shimmy under my seat between 55 and 80 mph. Two wheel balances and it's still there. Everything else is great so I'm hesitant to make a stink.
athenasius Posts: 118I have had the same slight shake at idle. I spoke to the dealer and he had no idea. I just figure it is just poor electronics and injectors (just an fyi it goes away with 94 octane gas) and put it out of my mind. as for the shimmy there was a recall for selected cars regarding the engine mounts at about 55mph.
winnieking Posts: 10I'll try the 94 octane. Searched the threads and someone mentioned they replaced the ground wire to a heavier gauge and it fixed the problem. I'll give that a try this weekend and re-post. Engine mount recall? I'll have to look that one up. It may have much to do with the rough idle as well. Thanks for the post. It's kind of nice to hear "problems in common" so I don't feel like I'm going at it alone.
winnieking Posts: 10Basically the car shakes a bit between 50 and 80 mph. I called it a shimmy because it's not as if the steering wheel is shaking, but rather the entire vehicle under me. We have been driving a Toyota Highlander for two years which is smooth as silk at any speed. I would expect the same from Mazda.
winnieking Posts: 10Two times today it gave a nasty little jutter while first accelerating from a stop light. A quick blip of the pedal brought it right back - felt like it would have stalled though. Could the car be idling too low? Is it even adjustable? I would think it's computer controlled. Anyway, pissed but thrilled with the car at the same time.
idavidson Posts: 41"Searched the threads and someone mentioned they replaced the ground wire to a heavier gauge and it fixed the problem. I'll give that a try this weekend and re-post."
Did you try it?
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winnieking Posts: 10mazda5lover, "Mazda5 Owners: Problems & Solutions" #1064, 13 Jun 2006 2:55 am!keywords=allin%3Amsgtext%20limit%3A.ef90f58%20ground
Try the link above. If no good, navigate to "Vans & Minivans" section of this forum, then "Mazda MX-Flexa/Mazda5", then look for thread 1064 through 1066.
Have not had the time to try this - it's too darn cold!
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pdats Posts: 2Hi I recently purchased a Mazda 5 and am noticing this same problem, When the engine is cold it vibrates periodically (sometimes the vibration feels like a thumping almost) when the car is stopped and idling. I'm curious as to whether this is actually a problem worth taking in to the dealer ? Since there are some veteran Mazda5 owners here, I would appreciate a little help here.
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vg33e power Posts: 314When I first bought mine last year I also noticed this iddle shake. I asked my buddy that works for Mazda as a tech and he told me that it was totally normal operation on these 2.3L Mazda engines because of some sort of intake shutter valve that acts sort of like a choke on the older vehicles. Mine also had a broken right motor mount that was replaced under warranty and it certainly helped a lot. It seems to be a known problem because there is a TSB
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pdats Posts: 2Thanks for the input. I will take it in to the dealer and have them look at it. It will be due for its 3k oil change and service soon, so I'll hold out for another couple of weeks before taking it in. I'll also take this information about the engine mount and the grounding wire along because I guess I'm not totally sure how competent these folks are... :confuse:
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Attention Summit Racing Equipment UMP DIRTcar Late Model Drivers |
Sunday, 14 July 2013 | |
Attica Raceway Park will cover the $25.00 temporary UMP DIRTcar membership fee for Late Models drivers that are in the top-25 in track points (as of 7/12) to be able to compete in the upcoming UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals event on Friday, July 19th. Please note due to this being a special sanctioned event it will be for show-up points only. |
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All the fabrics used in our gloves construction have a basic treatment to make them water-resistant for occasional skiing.
A new PU fabrics, stretchable and durable for occasional skiing.
Combining a Lycra sleeve under a short cuff is the most comfortable solution to keep hands warm with a great feeling of soft wrapping. In addition, the Lycra cuff slides easily under the jacket sleeve to ensure warmth and avoid bulky sensations due to multilayers.
The velcro remains the simplest system to adjust gloves and even snow will not affect this closure system.
A breathable and very stretch fabric for the perfect motion fit.
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Summing Up The Season: I'm Watching the Game
"Hey Chrissy, what are you doing tonight?"
"Watching the Devils game."
Whether I was in a seat at Prudential Center or on a bar stool, I was watching the game. Even while on a family vacation, I (and a handful of other Devils fans) made their way to the sports bar on a cruise ship to watch a few games of the finals against the LA Kings in the middle of the Atlantic. The Devils took over my life this past season, and I wouldn't have it any other way.
I finally got my first jersey – I know, I know what took me so long?! Truth is, I was waiting for the perfect time and this year was it. At the start of the season I got my first jersey – a red Zach Parise with a gorgeous C on the top left. (I like to say the "C" is for Chrissy.) My second came halfway through the season, a red Adam Henrique – I'm pretty proud of this one for obvious reasons. These became staples to my wardrobe along with all the red I wore underneath them on game days. I also got really superstitious this season, my Parise t-shirt got a lot of wear while poor Elias got no lovin'.
The Devils have taken over my house and nearly everyone in my immediate family is a fan now. My mom started watching the games from home and after bringing her to a couple of games she got hooked! She watches nearly every game she can and cheers for Kovalchuk, who she won't admit to having a crush on. And she was smitten when she got to meet Ken Daneyko and had him sign the back of her Kovy shirt. There was always a Devils game on and by the time the playoffs rolled around, my soccer loving, Portuguese-speaking grandfather would ask us how the team was doing.
I also brought my younger cousins who are six and seven to a couple of games and they won't stop asking me to take them to more. They want all the promo give-aways I get and loved that I had a mess of rally towels for them. They even have jerseys! One of my favorite moments is seeing the reaction on JT's (seven-year-old) face the first time he saw a goal being scored. We were in section 21 and Larsson scored on the other end of the ice – I completely missed it. I asked him who scored and his eyes lit up, "Number 5, Larsson!" Larsson is about to really make his way into my life.
The ultimate Devils life-invasion was on November 11, 2011. My boyfriend proposed and we were engaged! After my mushy girl emotions were over, what did we do? We went to the Devils game and watched Larsson score his first goal. It's a night Larsson and I will never forget.
Being a younger Devils Army member, this was the first time I got to watch the Devils make their way to the Stanley Cup Finals – literally. I was at the game when the Devils eliminated the Rangers and became the Eastern Conference Champions – and it was pretty incredible! I have never experienced anything like that. The stands erupted, and even though I was nearly tossed over the edge of section 211 while everyone slammed into each other with excitement, it was a great moment to be a part of. After that I found myself at the Rock for the Stanley Cup Finals – what? Insane. I never thought I'd be such a big fan of a team but I could not be prouder of the Devils and of being a member of the Devils Army.
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Most of the legislation put in place in Cardiff results from ministerial decisions without requiring the approval of the National Assembly. In areas like education or health, ministers take decisions under powers delegated to them in legislation previously adopted in Westminster. Similarly, they can act to implement European Union directives.
The Assembly has its own powers to pass laws, which are called Measures. These apply only in Wales and are the equivalent of Acts of Parliament approved by Westminster. Assembly Measures are like primary legislation, that is law which is not a consequence of or stems from existing legislation, but is conceived in the Assembly and agreed by the Assembly
So far, the Assembly's powers to pass Measures are limited to certain policy areas where it has been given the power to make laws. The 2006 Act sets out 20 areas where potentially the Assembly could be given the competence to legislate. This could happen in 1 of 2 ways:
First the Assembly can petition the Houses of Parliament for part of one of these areas to be transferred to the Assembly. If agreed, the Assembly would then be able to pass measures within that area transferred. This method provides the means by which the scope for the Assembly to adopt primary legislation can be progressively increased.
The alternative is that the competence for the Assembly to act in all 20 areas would be agreed at the same time in one decision. This would work as follows. The 2006 Act provides that the Assembly can propose a referendum of the Welsh people. If agreed by both Houses of Parliament, and if a simple majority voted yes, then powers in all 20 areas would be transferred to the Assembly, which would then be competent and able to pass laws, called Acts, in any of these areas without further ado.
The Convention will stimulate debate as to whether more powers for the National Assembly are considered desirable. What would be the implications for the Assembly, the civil service, civil society, local authorities, and all other interested parties of that increase in powers. In particular what are the merits or disadvantages of the two routes. We need the opinions of the people of Wales on the different aspects.


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Above the Tearline: Issues in Presidential Protective Security
November 23, 2011 | 1330 GMT
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An Idaho man has been arrested and charged with attempted assassination
after shots were fired at the White House earlier this month. Legal
documents released so far provide a good case study of a potential
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until after an operational act.
Twenty-one-year-old Oscar Ramiro Ortega-Hernandez has been charged with
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from the south lawn area of the White House. Several witnesses reported
the incident, which occurred on the night of Nov. 11. The president was
not in Washington at the time, but FBI agents confirm that bullets
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residence of the president and his family.
So assuming the allegations are true, why does this suspect make a good
case study for protective security agents? First, the suspect was
clearly messaging his hostile intent. He had told several witnesses
before traveling to Washington that he was upset with President Obama
and had referred to him as the devil and the Antichrist, but no one felt
compelled to go to law enforcement.
As you look at some of his statements, you can get a sense that the
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It's been my experience that some individuals like this - that go down
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The second point when you look at this case is his access to a vehicle,
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Corey Hart is a Seattle Mariner and with that signing the dream of the baby Brewers who led Milwaukee to prominence died. No more Prince, no more Hart, Weeks is something and Braun sold his soul. The dream is over. It's not that Hart left (because that contract Seattle gave him is probably dumb) it's that I don't even know who this team wants to be anymore. Like I don't understand what their goals are.
Many of the likeable replacements (Axford, Aoki) are gone too and that's fine if it makes the team better, but what is the goal? If the Brewers are going to suck, why get rid of someone everyone loves like Aoki? If you aren't going to be good and you still want to sell tickets you need to be a little bit better than "Ryan Braun is serious this time guys". In the end we're left being "just one of those teams". You know the ones, they are a baseball team with players. A couple of the players are pretty good, but there is no real hot prospect that everyone is talking about and there is a bunch of veterans that make you say "huh, that guy is still around?" One of those teams. The kind of team that other teams think "Can we get them to trade us Gomez? They don't need him." The team that doesn't really contend, but still has to play 162 games. That's the Brewers right now. They are the 90s all over again. They aren't on the cutting edge of statistical analysis, they aren't in a rebuilding phase or one player away from being a contender, they are just a team that plays baseball. They are the Bucks. They are what people outside of Wisconsin has always thought them to be.
Nothing really sums this up quite like the Brewers alleged interest in James Loney. (Did they lose Gamel's number?) Nothing quite says middle of the road, plain jane, boring as fuck baseball team like James Loney. He's a talented baseball player, last season he was 10th in WAR among first baseman, but he just is what he is. He's the type of guy that a small market team signs in free agency because no good team wants him and no good players want Milwaukee. He's the perfect match for a team on the verge of nothingness. He's Kyle Lohse, first baseman. Read the rest of this entry »