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Astros? More like Ass-tros, am I right?
Baseball August 7th, 2009
Man, it must suck to be an Astros fan. Right now they are probably like "Oh man this series is huge! We're only 5 out in the Central and after we sweep this series we'll be right back in the thing!" and then high five their buddy and go drink some sarsaparilla. Whatever the hell that is. Then he goes out to his grandma's house because she can't figure out why the antenna on her tee-vee doesn't work.
Oh, who am I kidding? There are no Astros fans. The only people at the game tonight are going to be former Presidents and Mexicans who traveled across the border to see Yovani. And oil men.
I feel pretty good about this series. Beating the best team in the league will do that for you. The Astros are not that good. We are good. Maybe Prince losing his shit was the thing that this team needed to wake up from their slumber. If that's the case I am happy he did it. Even if it doesn't get Anthony Witrado fired.
Speaking of A-Dub, it should be noted that as of this writing 51 people liked my article about him being fired. We've never had over 40 people "like" anything before that. If that doesn't tell you that the guy needs to go, I don't know what does.
Anyways, I'm off for the weekend. Hopefully this rain stops soon and we can start drinking outside like normal people. Twitter. Facebook. You know the drill and Carl Pavano, if you are reading this. We didn't want you anyways. Jerk.


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Makes sense. Thanks for the prompt reply.
One other scenario...let's say I record some movies onto my external drive. Could I bring that with me on a trip and watch those movies on my laptop?
No, whats on that external drive is only viewable while connected to the DVR it was recorded on, you can't even attach it to another HD DVR. The recordings are married to the dvr they were recorded on.

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This means during the next legislative session if the leaders of the Democratic Party announce that their one and only priority it to make Romney a one term president. Then proceed to filibuster, vote down, and effectively bring the Congress to it's knees we will then need to vote for the Democratic nominee.
I agree.
Do you really believe the average American has improved his/her financial situation in the last 4 years? Didn't think so.
But some did quite well financially. U.S. history since 2008 -- When Obama took office, his net worth was something near $1.3 M. Today his net worth is over $11M.
It appears Americans settled for hope, and Obama kept the change. ;)
And how much money does GM still owe this country from their 'bailout'? Try $35 billion. Solyndra debacle and on and on and on . . .
It's time to quit the blaming and finger pointing and work toward a positive solution for all Americans. The next generations are stuck with paying for something they didn't create.
You said, "I feel that a Romney/Ryan administration will only exacerbate the intense partisanship not tame it".
Isn't that exactly what happened during the Obama Administration? I really doubt that either party has the answer. The whole vote centers on whether a person believes in bigger government roles for individuals, or smaller roles and more reliance on the individual's efforts.
If most economists agree that the recession was caused by deregulation of the mortgage industry, then you must also consider when that action occurred.
Robert Rubin, then Sec. of Treasury, lobbied hard and long for Clinton to sign a partial repeal of Glass-Steagall. Clinton signed in 1999, and not so coincidently Rubin was soon named chairman of Citigroup. Does this raise any questions? Ethics? Insider knowledge? Paybacks for favors?
In my opinion Bush was a total dufus, but he and the Reps did not start the ball rolling. Blaming everything on Bush seems to be a common liberal mantra, but it in no way refutes the facts surrounding the housing bubble collapse.
retiredbs has it correct -- we need to be governed by and from the center. Neither Obama nor Romney is even close -- and under those circumstances, their respective party would immediately find them a comfortable seat -- under the bus.
WH and both congress and the senate yielded no budgets, laws that were passed before anyone knew what was in them, Harry and Nancy spending our money flying around the world in Air Force jets while condemning private businessmen for doing that with their own money and so much corruption from the AG and DOJ is is unbelievable how anyone could want more! Now we have the "peacemaker" Obama taking credit for winning (?) a war Bush actually won and his continued use of weapons of destruction that is killing our service men and women while they are only trying to stay alive until Obama's announced day of retreat and defeat. Add to that the Reverend Wright, Bill Ayers and other post terriorists who have never held a private sector job and you want more? A guy who has no real world experience and has embarrassed the US in front of the whole world as the terrorists are reloading and coming back for another piece of us. What a world this will be if he is given 4 more years. The least it will cause us is to be Greece II if we are left anything at all. Why can't we drill as we are paying Hugo Chavez to drill? Why is gas so high? Go ahead and vote but try and use some simple history before you fill in the block.
I don't believe you'll see it being adopted as a campaign slogan anytime soon, but, Just maybe, you're on to something skull crusher. Maybe that's just what this country needs, a good douching!
So, I agree, vote for Mitt Romney, and let's get that job done.
My mother intends to vote for Romney, pray tell, why she shouldn't?
I am incapable of imagining more than a few things, but in what you are insinuating I don't believe would become reality anymore than it already is.
Now who is really stopping all legislation in Congress? Look again, it's the Harry Reid Senate who is not bringing up any legislation he or the President do not agree with. There have been several pieces of legislation coming out of the House that would have passed with bipartison support but they were not on Harry Reids agenda so they were not put on the calendar to be voted on. If you don't believe me look at the Congressional Record!
Harry Reid is the True blocker of legislation out of the current Congress!
Interesting concept.
I have better one. Try something diffferent...
You do realize that Greed is destroying our Country and there is no better representation of it than the wealthy, (yet to be fair) it persist among most Americans these days. You have this huge wealth inequality (not even addressed during this election) we speak of unemployment, but let's be honest. People employed aren't making it, because the CEO's are... I don't think Obama, Romney will fix it. You have 10% with 80% of assets. This means you have 90% frankly not developing assets, but more than likely paying interest off of debt that the 10% own... Not good.. In fact... devasting and not sustainable.
Choose what you want. But you have a choice to continue to enable and be a part of the problem, or do something totally different and become the solution.
Troy Prouty*
At this point in the current process what do you suggest, Troy?
There isn't any developed democracy in the World that has less than three equally funded parties with influence in government except us. Most have 4, Belgium has 7 parties. For the land of the "Free" it really doesn't offer much. It certainly doesn't offer social economic mobility, (we are last there also).. So we can keep enabling..and complain about the results of our own failure.. Or progress like so many other Countries are starting to do.
Troy Prouty*
Because obviously the Democrats and Republicans and those that Finance them have done a Great Job of manipulating our cognitive thoughts to think unless we vote for one of two.. it's a "wasted vote" Ever wonder where that came from? why we believe it and who advertises that belief?
the mind...all powerful... and yet... so fragile to be influenced by forces it can't even understand.
troy prouty*
I want to show you how ineffective Democrats and Republicans have become. Both parties agree Filibusters should be abolished from law, "they are bad for our system" heck the U.K. did away with them a long time ago.. AND yet here is two groups of people agreeing that something is not good and yet it remains. So even when they agree nothing gets done.
I refuse to be manipulated. I'm smart enough to realize you need to earn your position, not have it given to you. A long time ago I learned this
"A reasonable man adapts himself to the world, the unresonable man persist on adapting the world to himself, therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man" Mark Twain understood that in order for change to happen, you had to not be a "yes" person, and instead of think for yourself. It is why blacks have equal rights, woman have a right to vote and why we have the U.S, instead of being a part of Britain.
You can take what they feed you, but I would rather check to make sure it isn't poison, myself I would rather look for something I find more enjoying to eat....
Troy Prouty*
Thank you.
Michael Tubbs Sr
Grand Ronde, OR
I think if you vote for one of the two groups, you are basically shooting yourself in the foot and enabling them to get worse, because they understand they don't have to be approved by the people or do anything for acceptance because they are similar, they only have beat the other one - that to me is a wasted vote, because you enable their bad behavior. (by saying it's okay).. when it isn't.
It is like going out to dinner and having only two things on the entire menu and both of those things are red meat, so you select one and then die from clogged arteries because it was all you ever had on the menu. You could have went next door, you just chose not too..
so.. my question to you is when is it time to not vote for for those two groups?
I mean wealth inequality is at it's High.... you have a 15% poverty rate, you have a 35% beneath standard living rate. we are last among healthcare of all developed democracies in life expectancy (spending the most - oh joy).. You spend the most on education and are in the middle. Have the most crime (once again spend the most), spend the most on politics (least choices of all of them), your debt to GNP is getting worse.. When is the time? When 3% own what .. 98% and the rest live in starvation? This is serious..
You can't tell me Romney has a plan. cutting taxes and services why increasing spending is not a plan.. It didn't work for Reagan.. and it won't work here. Obama fyi.. Only increased spending 1.4% in 4 years combined. The lowest.. I'm not saying any increase is good, but its below inflation with two inherited wars and a recession. Nobody.. Not even my choice could probably do much better. Borrowing? Probably not the best.. not my solution. I would have asked the wealthy to contribute long ago on Captial gains.
Troy Prouty*
Here is the deal about small business including the News Register. They don't have a lot of places to turn, they are struggling to survive, like many people.
What people have a hard time understanding is how difficult it is to survive when you pay not only your taxes, but higher taxes because someone else refuses to or can't afford it. Big corporations get tax breaks. Leaving smaller business with higher taxes basically. Same goes with middle class that gets hammered with taxes rich refuse to pay, and the poor that can't pay.
so they are stuck with trying to survive and from a limited point of view they have two choices.. Which one favors business the most? Of course. I personally believe what is good for a company or Corporation may not be "What is best for the U.S." in fact in some cases it makes it worse. Romney and Obama isn't the issue. The issue really is about Special interest in Congress and the Senate.. and despite some variations. the only thing that usually gets done is something that favors the person or company that paid the most. Thus why for every one dollar spent you get ten back.. (lobbying).
Basically we have destroyed ourselves, Our values and our morals.. That is the consequence of not just Capitalism but the selfishness it can produce through desire (Dukka) if spelled correctly which according to monks.. leads to misery.. (or in my opinion, collapse of our system).
troy prouty*
Another problem is attitude. Carls Jr for example. Complaining they would rather be spending money on more franchises then spending money on insurance for employees.. But let's look at reality.,. do they pay their employees enough so they can afford to purchase insurance themselves (of course not). So. if they don't want to pay and their employees can't afford to pay.. They seek medicaid. Well medicaid does what? (increases taxes).. But Carls JR doesn't want to pay those either because they are "special"..I mean com'on. they already hire people. What more do you want..? sheesh.. so.. somebody needs to pay? And whamo..
In that above is why America is failing. It doesn't understand the consequences of any of its actions. Every action has a consequence that affects something else that has a consequences etc..etc..
When I make a decision (not only perfect and I'm not saying that). I attempt to look at the consequences and how many will be affected from it. (I didn't always do that) I learned it. Thanks to many people teaching me since 2004... Now my decision is based on the majority even if I suffer in the process.. Because the needs of many outweigh the needs of few. (thanks spark).. wink..
Important to consider a few points in discussing business and taxes.
A significant percentage of businesses are "flow-through" entities such as LLCs, partnerships, S Corps, etc. They don't pay incomes taxes, but rather pass income through to owners who pay personal income taxes. That dramatically changes any discussion of how much taxes are paid by businesses and how much by individuals.
The other point is that struggling businesses are not paying income taxes, assuming they are losing money. Oh, except in Oregon, where businesses must pay income taxes even if they are losing money.
Business in this country suffers from a stagnant economic in which money is not "moving." Business people I know don't mind paying a fair tax rate, because that normally means they are making a profit.
Jeb Bladine
so what do you think Jeb about my idea of basically getting rid of some 40 thousands lines of tax code. Instead focus on about 16% tax or aso for everyone including companies?
you see I believe the reason we get into problems is because some people can afford to pay taxes and don't pay any, thus it creates this gap in which others fill. But if you limit people getting out of paying taxes and everyone pays.. You can actually lower their taxes more. ?
Most people when you look realistically has seen a reduction from a federal perspective 8% or so since 2000 in taxes. .
I think States squeeze people the most or cities (Seattle).. or Counties (King)... I heard that in your voice.. I don't know about Oregon, but Washington you can apply for tax breaks if you are struggling. AND if you are company you can get special breaks (blackmail works) ask Boeing. gives us this or we will leave.... If you can't tell .. I dislike Boeing...
Posted "Business people I know don't mind paying a fair tax rate" so the question is what is fair? A lot of interpretations from that.. Fair could be the same amount of someone that makes less than $20,000.00 per year compared to their 2 million.. Depends on their belief.
When I look at taxes, Money, community and Business. I need to look at just sustainability for the business, for sustainability for community. In this, I think the U.S. failed. I don't think it looked beyond being good for business, but you also need the other to survive.
troy prouty*
I know that many Americans have valid issues with with some aspects of the Obama Administration, but in general the man has worked diligently to stabilize our broken economy, create jobs, and keep us safe. (And he managed this in spite of a powerful Republican machine proudly determined to undermine all progress at ANY cost.)
Our alternative? The man of a thousand opportunistic contradictions. Considering a history that includes transporting his dog hundreds of miles on the roof of his car, holding a fellow student down and cutting his hair, and the more recent revelations about how he REALLY feels about 47% of the American people, surely there is ample cause to question Mr. Romney's character and judgment. (Evidently many of his supporters do not realize he was talking about YOU when he told those ($50,000 a plate) donors his true opinion of us freeloading parasites?)
He has claimed his dog enjoyed the rooftop road trip, he dismissed the bullying haircut incident as a "prank," but he did finally disavow the condescending "47%" remarks as "wrong" when he realized his private candor had hurt him politically. He won't show us HIS taxes, he won't tell us his plan for OUR taxes, a vote for Romney requires a giant leap of blind unwarranted faith based upon a fact-free campaign.
Given the comparisons, inexplicable N/R endorsement notwithstanding, there was but one acceptable choice on my ballot. One candidate wants to be President to represent us, the other one aspires to be our feudal lord. Are we really ready for a moat around our White House?
I appreciate your fact-based perspective. I will check out the Spitzer piece now, thanks for the link.
Keeping the faith!
Sounds like a shovel ready job to me, if that's what it's gonna take to get people working.
Troy, I'd have to agree with simplifying the tax code. Incomes taxes should be predictable, fair and limited to what is needed by an efficient government providing services that people and states can't provide for themselves. None of those three characteristics exist in our federal tax code today. Simplicity, please.
Jeb Bladine
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Re: Chavez
Released on 2012-10-17 17:00 GMT
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can add in the short term. He sent me a note a few days ago saying he was
really starting to doubt Chavez was OK.
On 6/27/11 8:25 AM, Karen Hooper wrote:
He's a radical Marxist, likes to stay out of the spotlight and a close
adviser to Chavez.
On 6/27/11 9:17 AM, George Friedman wrote:
Someone please tell me about his brother. Is he important. Is he
serious. Who is he. Do that fast.
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Subject: Re: Chavez
This is what came out yesterday. Bolded interesting parts.
Hugo Chavez's brother talks of armed struggle
CARACAS, Venezuela - One of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's
brothers said Sunday that backers of the hospitalized leftist leader
should not rule out armed struggle in the future, though they prefer
to maintain power at the ballot box.
Adan Chavez's statement came as speculation mounted about the health
of the president, who has been convalescing at an undisclosed location
in Cuba after reportedly undergoing emergency surgery 16 days ago.
Chavez's older brother said Venezuela's ruling party wants to retain
power by defeating foes in elections. But he told government
supporters that they should be ready to take up arms if necessary.
"As authentic revolutionaries, we cannot forget other forms of
fighting," he said during a prayer meeting for the health of his
56-year-old brother in the leader's home state of Barinas.
Quoting Latin American revolutionary icon Ernesto "Che" Guevara, the
president's brother added: "It would be inexcusable to limit ourselves
to only the electoral and not see other forms of struggle, including
the armed struggle."
Adan Chavez is a mild-mannered former university physics professor who
has a close relationship with the president while maintaining a low
profile. He did not explain why it might be necessary for the
president's backers to consider the possibility of guerrilla warfare
in the future, and the statement seemed to clash with Hugo Chavez's
own assertions.
The president, a former paratroop commander, led an unsuccessful
attempt to overthrow an earlier government in 1992. But he has
repeatedly beaten his adversaries in elections since taking office in
1999 and he has long insisted that he is an authentic democrat who
rules out violence as a means of holding onto power.
Despite numerous domestic problems ranging from soaring inflation to
widespread crime, Chavez remains Venezuela's most popular politician
and he has vowed to win re-election next year.
Ramon Guillermo Aveledo, a spokesman for a coalition of major
opposition parties, condemned Adan Chavez's suggestions that
government supporters should be prepared to take up arms.
"He's wrong to talk about violence because the Venezuelan people are
peaceful," Aveledo said in a statement.
Aveledo predicted Hugo Chavez would be defeated in next year's
presidential vote, saying: "He arrived through the ballot and he'll
leave through the ballot."
Opposition leaders also accused the president of failing to fully
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speculation over the real illness affecting him reveal the
government's serious constitutional violations," said Miguel Angel
Rodriguez, an opposition lawmaker.
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talk to us about the treatment and answer questions," Rodriguez said
in a statement.
Venezuelan officials have said Chavez is recuperating, but have
provided few details.
Fernando Soto Rojas, president of the National Assembly, said rumors
that Chavez has been diagnosed with cancer are false. He added that he
expected the president to return home before July 5, Venezuela's
independence day.
Chavez's Twitter stream has been active, but it has not provided any
information about his health. Three messages appeared within 30
minutes Saturday afternoon, including one mentioning visits by
Chavez's daughter Rosines and grandchildren.
"Ah, what happiness it is to receive this shower of love!" the Twitter
message read. "God bless them!"
Nobody has heard Chavez speak publicly since he told Venezuelan state
television by telephone on June 12 that he was quickly recovering from
the surgery he had undergone two days earlier for a pelvic abscess. He
said medical tests showed no sign of any "malignant" illness.
It remains unclear when he will return to Venezuela.
Chavez's mother, Elena, wished her son a speedy recovery on Sunday.
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The vice president must take the president's place during temporary
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replace Chavez until he recovers, a move that Jaua has ruled out.
If Chavez were to relinquish power, some analysts believe his
political movement would crumble or split.
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Shifter, president of the Inter-American Dialogue, a Washington-based
think tank. "The current situation shows how precarious one-man rule
is: Everything hinges on the whims of a single individual."
"A search for a successor to Chavez would significantly scramble the
country's politics," Shifter said. "A fierce power struggle within
Chavismo would almost certainly ensue."
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candidate for next year's election.
"The opposition would also be thrown off balance," Shifter said.
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recent years."
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May I recommend changing your number? I've done it once before and it is one of the better decisions I've made.
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May I recommend changing your number? I've done it once before and it is one of the better decisions I've made.
FUCK the ex just texted me saying he wants to kill himself. He wont pick up my calls or reply to texts.
Ok, now that I'm home safe and sound, here's what happened.
He texted me saying he was depressed and he misses me. I asked him about the guy he was dating. Then he just texted "I want to kill myself". Then he went quiet on me. Wouldn't pick up phone or return text.
So, I called the police on his ass. They got to him. He is now home safe and sound. We'll see what happens next.
You did the right thing. I think what should happen next is increasing distance between you. That kind of remark could be a call for help, in which case he has it now. Or it could be a rather twisted way to manipulate you and, knowing you would naturally be concerned, to torment you with no reply while you struggled to reach him. I think that's more than a little shitty, and you need to at least consider that's the kind of game he was playing.
This guy is 10 kinds of bad news. I think you need to make yourself more available for the decent guy who is in your life now, and to accomplish that by continuing to make yourself less available to your ex.
If you know he is now okay safe and sound, what condition was he in when the police got there? I'm guessing if they felt he was in any way a risk to himself, he would be in a hospital right now. That leads me to fear he really was being a manipulative bastard.
If you have to ask, the answer is more than likely yes and dating someone that you have to constantly need to support financially, and take care of, is not a relationship.
Judging from the other thread, sounds like he's a manipulative disease bag with borderline personality disorder. Get him out of your life regardless of how much you might be attracted to him. He's not a keeper in any shape or form.
I despise people who are SO utterly selfish and cruel that, as a last resort, they will threaten suicide JUST so they can get back to their neverending mind-games of emotional manipulation and exploitation of people like the OP. It's the lowest of the low.
I'm no expert but they must be sociopaths or something - the deep psychological need to control and use other people more caring/naive/vulnerable than them, for their own gratification.
Hopefully this will be the last you hear from him - now he knows that you'll get the police involved he has no cards left to play. But if he persists, sever ALL contact with NO exception.
I'm glad you've moved on with your life. (*8*)
Don't inconvienience yourself and change your number because of him. Rather, cut off all contact with him, block his number and don't answer private calls or numbers you don't recognize.
So last night I told my bf what happened and he said he could only hope one day I have as much feeling for him as my ex. We then snuggled...
Oh gosh it feels so great dating someone normal. You guys should try it. It's better than cocaine.
Entertaining story.
Can you see that your normal boyfriend is hoping you'll stop taking up so much space in your head with this ex, and so much time in your day?
As for your ex, you're not responsible for his health, his finances or even his life. He is a troubled adult who is not ready for a relationship, and not ready for a friendship with you. I think you need to sincerely wish him well and not permit any future contact. I think you should apologise to the guy you are snuggling with for all the time it has taken (not to apologise for trying to do the right thing, but for how distracting it is to tie up all the loose ends with your ex) and then follow through by leaving your ex to figure out his life on his own.
You are absolutely right. My bf is kinda annoyed that cutting the phone line didn't end my relationship with the ex. But it's ok. I have a feeling nothing else will happen. There's really nothing else holding us together.
BF and I have a movie date tonight. I'm definitely gonna pay more attention to the bf and move on.
So which one is hotter? the ex bf or the current ? :lol:
LOL, dancers don't make money. Money talks too. :)
Your current bf looks cool, probably has a nice cock.
But young guys are so... tasty.
I just got a text message from the ex. It says "I love you". How would you interpret this message? Is he really not over me yet?
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Wafflekins wrote:lord_hamybal wrote:totally did forget about that lvl xD
it wasnt that hard also..
yah just took a bit of tweaking. very ugly solve too lol
Wafflekins wrote:New level added to op. (and I will start working on that boreddude)
Not adding any more levels until we get solves! (or at least progress)
NotNickNameIsBack wrote:just did it
BoredDude2 wrote:The vault is impossible. The red little circle that is being used as a pin is partially sticking out of the goal. Now there are four unsolved levels! Hey, that means you can add Reach Over 2!
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I made a level called Reach Over, and when I was going to suggest it here, I thought that I could make it even harder! Reach Over 2.0 is unpublished, so it can only be found here.
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The evil government of Samuel's sons. (1-3) The Israelites ask for a king. (4-9) The manner of a king. (10-22)
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Verses 4-9 Samuel was displeased; he could patiently bear what reflected on himself, and his own family; but it displeased him when they said, Give us a king to judge us, because that reflected upon God. It drove him to his knees. When any thing disturbs us, it is our interest, as well as our duty, to show our trouble before God. Samuel is to tell them that they shall have a king. Not that God was pleased with their request, but as sometimes he opposes us from loving-kindness, so at other times he gratifies us in wrath; he did so here. God knows how to bring glory to himself, and serves his own wise purposes, even by men's foolish counsels.
Verses 10-22 If they would have a king to rule them, as the eastern kings ruled their subjects, they would find the yoke exceedingly heavy. Those that submit to the government of the world and the flesh, are told plainly, what hard masters they are, and what tyranny the dominion of sin is. The law of God and the manner of men widely differ from each other; the former should be our rule in the several relations of life; the latter should be the measure of our expectations from others. These would be their grievances, and, when they complained to God, he would not hear them. When we bring ourselves into distress by our own wrong desires and projects, we justly forfeit the comfort of prayer, and the benefit of Divine aid. The people were obstinate and urgent in their demand. Sudden resolves and hasty desires make work for long and leisurely repentance. Our wisdom is, to be thankful for the advantages, and patient under the disadvantages of the government we may live under; and to pray continually for our rulers, that they may govern us in the fear of God, and that we may live under them in all godliness and honesty. And it is a hopeful symptom when our desires of worldly objects can brook delay; and when we can refer the time and manner of their being granted to God's providence.
1 Samuel 8:1-18 . OCCASIONED BY THE ILL-GOVERNMENT OF SAMUEL'S SONS, THE ISRAELITES ASK A KING.
1-5. when Samuel was old--He was now about fifty-four years of age, having discharged the office of sole judge for twelve years. Unable, from growing infirmities, to prosecute his circuit journeys through the country, he at length confined his magisterial duties to Ramah and its neighborhood ( 1 Samuel 7:15 ), delegating to his sons as his deputies the administration of justice in the southern districts of Palestine, their provincial court being held at Beer-sheba. The young men, however, did not inherit the high qualities of their father. Having corrupted the fountains of justice for their own private aggrandizement, a deputation of the leading men in the country lodged a complaint against them in headquarters, accompanied with a formal demand for a change in the government. The limited and occasional authority of the judges, the disunion and jealousy of the tribes under the administration of those rulers, had been creating a desire for a united and permanent form of government; while the advanced age of Samuel, together with the risk of his death happening in the then unsettled state of the people, was the occasion of calling forth an expression of this desire now.
6-10. the thing displeased Samuel when they said, Give us a king to judge us--Personal and family feelings might affect his views of this public movement. But his dissatisfaction arose principally from the proposed change being revolutionary in its character. Though it would not entirely subvert their theocratic government, the appointment of a visible monarch would necessarily tend to throw out of view their unseen King and Head. God intimated, through Samuel, that their request would, in anger, be granted, while at the same time he apprised them of some of the evils that would result from their choice.
11. This will be the manner of the king--The following is a very just and graphic picture of the despotic governments which anciently and still are found in the East, and into conformity with which the Hebrew monarchy, notwithstanding the restrictions prescribed by the law, gradually slid.
He will take your sons, and appoint them for himself--Oriental sovereigns claim a right to the services of any of their subjects at pleasure.
some shall run before his chariots--The royal equipages were, generally throughout the East (as in Persia they still are), preceded and accompanied by a number of attendants who ran on foot.
12. he will appoint him captains--In the East, a person must accept any office to which he may be nominated by the king, however irksome it may be to his taste or ruinous to his interests.
13. he will take your daughters to be confectionaries--Cookery, baking, and the kindred works are, in Eastern countries, female employment, and thousands of young women are occupied with these offices in the palaces even of petty princes.
14-18. he will take your fields, &c.--The circumstances mentioned here might be illustrated by exact analogies in the conduct of many Oriental monarchs in the present day.
19-22. Nevertheless the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel--They sneered at Samuel's description as a bugbear to frighten them. Determined, at all hazards, to gain their object, they insisted on being made like all the other nations, though it was their glory and happiness to be unlike other nations in having the Lord for their King and Lawgiver ( Numbers 23:9 , Deuteronomy 33:28 ). Their demand was conceded, for the government of a king had been provided for in the law; and they were dismissed to wait the appointment, which God had reserved to Himself ( Deuteronomy 17:14-20 ).


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becoming more clear that Turkey will not be able to get the weapons it
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Today's unproven theory is that human activity is causing the Earth to warm. Never mind that the Earth has been warmer and cooler, it's all about humans. If so, why did the Earth cool between 1940 and 1975, prompting the "ice age theory" Mr. Evers reported. And how did the Romans grow grapes in England for hundreds of years? Human numbers were significantly less, so what could the explanation?
The Maunder Minimum (Little Ice Age) from approx.1400 - 1850 caused the Earth to cool decidedly. The period was caused by a 'minimum of activity' by the Sun (fewer solar storms). Since, the sun has returned to a more normal cycle. Really, this is nothing unusual in the Earth's climate history.
It doesn't take any more than simple logic to assume the Earth would warm after an ice age, but how man becomes the culprit seems to be unexplainable to that logic (to the believers).
But why is man blamed?
Main greenhouse gasses -- water vapor, CO2, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone. If the atmosphere is 10,000 parts, CO2 is
If the atmosphere is 10,000 parts, CO2 is < 4 parts, of which man's contribution is a minor percentage.
Water vapor is by far the strongest GG with over 97% of the atmosphere, but there is no way to control the release. We cannot cap the volcanoes or diminish their eruptions. We cannot control the release of methane by animals. Forest fires and decaying plant life are off the table. And we certainly cannot have any effect on the activities of the Sun.
Man is the only avenue available for control, and that is precisely the plan.
Our government wants to control, monitor, and tax carbon emissions, but at this point in time, this government can't even control itself! Quite an example being set, wouldn't you say?
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TIOTROPIUM (tee oh TRO pee um) is a bronchodilator. It helps open up the airways in your lungs to make it easier to breathe. This medicine is used to treat COPD, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Never use this medicine for an acute attack.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
bladder problems or difficulty passing urine
kidney disease
prostate trouble
an unusual or allergic reaction to tiotropium, ipratropium, atropine, other medicines, lactose, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
How should I use this medicine?
This medicine is used in a special inhaler. Do NOT swallow the capsules. Do NOT use a spacer device. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take it more often than directed. Do not stop taking except on your doctor's advice. Make sure that you are using your inhaler correctly. Ask your doctor or health care provider if you have any questions. Small pieces of the capsule may get in your mouth or throat when you breathe in your medicine. This is normal and should not hurt you.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not use double or extra doses.
What may interact with this medicine?
atropine, hyoscyamine, ipratropium or related medicines called antimuscarinics or anticholinergics
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve. Do not use more medicine than directed. If your symptoms get worse while you are using this medicine, call your doctor right away.
Do not get the this medicine in your eyes. It can cause irritation, pain, or blurred vision.
You may get dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells.
Clean the inhaler as directed in the patient information sheet that comes with this medicine.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
allergic reactions like skin rash or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
breathing problems
changes in vision
chest pain
fast heartbeat
infection or flu-like symptoms
trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
dry mouth
muscle pain
sore throat
stomach upset
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from humidity. Keep capsules in the foil pack until you are ready to use. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.


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The Inland Valley Daily Bulletin reports ( http://bit.ly/U0MQ1i) the cutbacks are spread across the company's 60,000 staff members in offices and hospitals from Kern County south to San Diego County. Doctors are not affected.
Under certain contracts, the laid-off employees who are in unions will get income and benefits for a year. Many may also get their jobs back next year, when Kaiser expects membership levels to grow, after the federal Affordable Care Act is implemented.
At least 85 positions were eliminated at the Fontana and Ontario medical centers, according to the newspaper. Exact locations of the rest of the layoffs were not available.
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Dingo Beach, Queensland, 4800 Queensland
Dingo Beach is a small township on the northern side of the Whitsunday Coast. Dingo Beach and its sister town of Hydeaway Bay are situated on Edgecumbe Bay on Cape Gloucester and boast miles of sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, bountiful fishing and plenty of opportunities to relax in the sun or kick back with a cold beverage or meal from one of the small group of beachfront pubs and eco resorts. Dingo Beach boasts a public boat ramp on its beachfront, enabling visitors to explore the northern waters of the Whitsunday Islands which are renowned for big game fishing and excellent snorkelling. The long, sandy beach has a stinger net for swimming safety in summer and public barbecues and picnic tables dotted along the beachfront under the shady trees. You can only get there by car, so if you didn't bring your own, hire one from the many outlets in Airlie Beach and explore one of the hidden wonders of the Whitsundays at your own pace, for a day or a few nights.
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Kajabbi is a tiny, sleepy settlement in north west Queensland. It is located 118 kilometres north east of Mount Isa and 100 kilometres north west of Cloncurry. Whilst only a small settlement, Kajabbi stands in an area that is steeped in history. The warrior Kalkadoon tribe, after whom the local hotel is named, had their last battle against mounted troops on the slopes of nearby Battle Mountain. Whilst the Kalkadoon Hotel at Kajabbi has been closed for the last few years, there are a couple of fishing spots in the area. Mining relics, including smelter stacks, are still to be found at the sites of the former Dobbyn and Mount Cuthbert copper mines. There was a time when Kajabbi was an important centre. The nearby mines at Dobbyn and Mount Cuthbert attracted copper miners to the area and, as a railhead in the 1920s, it was a location where the cattle owners from the state's far north west brought their herds for shipment to the coast. There is wildlife aplenty in this part of the Outback - kangaroos, dingoes, freshwater crocodiles and many bird species.
Emmet, in Queensland's Outback, was once a thriving railway siding with a population of 30 people. Today, with only two residents, the town has a picnic shelter and an interesting historical display in the revamped railway station. Emmet is the western gateway to the spectacular Idalia National Park where dry mulga scrub and rocky escarpments are home to the yellow footed rock wallaby.
Maclagan at the foothills of the Bunya Mountains, and close neighbour Quinalow, perched on Myall Creek are friendly towns. Be sure to explore the network of beautiful bushwalking tracks nearby in the Bunya Mountains National Park. If you're not too easily spooked, venture through the old Muntapa Rail Tunnel and duck to avoid the colony of bats that call it home. You may even be lucky enough to see an echidna along the walk to the tunnel. The town boasts popular wineries Rimfire and Rangemore Estate.
Approximately a 20 minute drive from Kingaroy, you will find Inverlaw. A picturesque landscape of rural farming land, you will find Mulanah Gardens B&B Cottages and Wedding Venue, a quiet and beautiful place to take some time out and relax. In nearby Kingaroy you will find a range of activities and attractions including a number of wineries and also the famous Peanut Van. The Bunya Mountains are approximately 40 minutes drive from Inverlaw and you can spend a day surrounded by lush rainforest and wildlife.
Glorious by name, glorious by nature. Tenderly embraced by lush rainforest, the endearing mountain hamlet of Mount Glorious is just 45 minutes drive from Brisbane on the magnificent D'Aguilar Range. Accessed by a winding mountain road, the tiny village is surrounded by mountainous National Park and protected forests. The drive up the mountain is peppered with breath-taking lookouts, picnic spots and points of natural interest. Be sure to stop a while and enjoy the view. At 680 metres above sea level the village is sometimes shrouded in cloudy mist. The cool mountain air makes Mount Glorious a particularly glorious place to visit during the hot summer months. In and around Mount Glorious you'll find a range of attractive accommodation options from weekend retreats and rainforest chalets, to bed-and-breakfasts and cosy cottages complete with fireplaces. Mount Glorious also plays host to a magnificent world-class sculpture garden set amongst thick lush rainforest. Feel your work-day worries melt away as you marvel at these beautiful works of art crafted from marble, stone, bronze and onyx. The stunning natural beauty of the mountain can be enjoyed with a bushwalk through adjoining Maiala National Park. Breathe in the crisp rainforest air, hike to the waterfall and be serenaded by hundreds of rainforest birds in song.
Ilfracombe, named after a small town in Devonshire England, originated in 1891 as a transport nucleus for Wellshot Station, the largest sheep station in the world at the time (in terms of stock numbers). The town had three hotels - each with its own dance hall, a soft drink maker, a coach builder, two general stores, a billiard saloon, a dressmaker, three commission agents, a couple of butchers, a baker and a saddler. Today there are just 350 people living in an shire which covers 6,500 square kilometres. Another record claimed by the shire is that of the largest mob of sheep ever moved as a single flock. In 1886 a mob of 43,000 sheep were moved through the area by a droving team of 27 horsemen and that doesn't include the cooks, blacksmiths and hands which would have been needed to accompany the drovers. Transport was once the lifeblood of the area when, long before the railway reached as far as Ilfracombe, wagons drawn by up to 30 horses and taking three months carried the wool to the nearest port, Rockhampton, 650 kilometres away. It is unlikely that any other Australian town could boast such a brilliant display of historical machinery, as does Ilfracombe. Not only that, but it's all on public show, with antique machinery and farm equipment lining the entry road to the town. Nowadays Ilfracombe is a small Outback Queensland township surrounded by large grazing properties, located 27 kilometres east of Longreach and 80 kilometres west of Barcaldine.
For 69 years, this relaxed Gold Coast suburb was home to Miami Ice, an iconic ice factory built from two recycled army huts which were demolished in 2013. Even Australian singer John Farnham used this venue to film his Two Strong Hearts film clip. But while the controversy over the demolition of this cultural icon has since melted, Miami remains an uber cool place to visit with its burgeoning café culture. A highlight of a visit here is Miami Marketta, where Miami bursts alive with an outdoor dining experience seating 450 people and serving food from around the globe. Edgy local watering holes such as The Cargo Bar and The Shed Bar serve boutique wine and locally-brewed beer, while the main stage is a hot bed of local blues, jazz, roots and independent artists. Blessed with a beautiful beach, a wide range of accommodation, and a host of beach shacks which remind you of the Gold Coast of old, you could be forgiven for thinking you were in that other Miami. Yes, Florida. White suits optional.
The majestic Bunya Mountains, situated about 150 kilometres from the coast, is a spectacular wilderness range forming an isolated section of the Great Dividing Range. The immense subtropical range of cool, green rainforest, eucalypt forests and woodlands is home to the world's largest forest of bunya pines. Native wildlife, wallabies and pademelons as well as 121 species of birds including brilliantly coloured king parrots, satin bowerbirds and crimson rosellas, call this area home. The range features panoramic mountain scenery and breathtaking views over the South Burnett region and southern plains. Nights are alive with the sounds of the nocturnal creatures and a myriad of stars, while mornings have a fresh, crisp and clean mountain quality. Aboriginal people historically used the Bunya Mountains as a meeting place for the various tribes scattered throughout Queensland and New South Wales. They feasted seasonally on the bunya nuts collected from the bunya pine trees (Araucaria bidwillii). The Bunya Mountains offer the quiet allure of a retreat environment favoured by families, groups and honeymooners alike. The Bunya Mountains are pristine, peaceful and spectacular, less than three hours from Brisbane and the Fraser Coast and approximately one hour from Kingaroy, Nanango or Dalby.
Back in the war years, Bororen was noted for its pies. Those on active duty almost considered deserting just to get their hands on a Bororen pie. In the 21st century, it's still worthwhile pulling over for a break. The local pub has a great atmosphere, country to its boots. The architecture is great. The town, approximately 50 kilometres south of Gladstone, is quite well known these days for its cattle and timber industries. If you're in town on the right day and at the right time, you may even get to see the local woodsmith at work. The town has a caravan park, hotel/motel and a wide range of services including meals, bait, ice, takeaway meals for those on the move, or just refuelling. Rest areas with toilets, barbeque facilities with shade and somewhere for the kids to have that all important run around.
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Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends
Every Tuesday, from 03/19/2013 to 05/21/2013, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
For directions click the following link: Good Shepherd School Library
Beginning Experience of Rochester is sponsoring a 10-week hope and healing course for the separated, divorced and widowed, Tuesdays from 7-9pm beginning March 19th. The cost is $50 and includes Dr. Bruce Fisher's Book, "Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends." For more information call 585-350-8926.


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Mr Acton took office on November 07, 2005 and his current term ends October 14, 2016.
Commissioner Mark Acton was nominated to the Postal Regulatory Commission by President Barack H. Obama on May 12, 2011 for a second term of office extending until October 14, 2016. Commissioner Acton was confirmed by the United States Senate on September 26, 2011. George W. Bush first nominated Mr. Acton as a Commissioner on November 7, 2005, and he was confirmed by the Senate on August 3, 2006. Prior to that appointment, Mr. Acton served from 2002 to 2005 as Special Assistant to the Chairman of the Postal Rate Commission and assisted in managing all aspects of Commission operations.
In addition to his years of public administration experience at the Commission, Mr. Acton has an extensive professional history of active involvement in the public policy arena – including nine years of experience managing legislative and regulatory concerns as Staff Director for the Republican National Committee Counsel's Office. In managing Republican Party finance programs, Mr. Acton organized direct mail marketing campaigns. He held posts as Special Assistant to the RNC Chief Counsel as well as RNC Counsel's Office Government Relations Officer and Redistricting Coordinator.
At the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa and at the 2008 Republican National Convention in Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Commissioner Acton served as a member of the Committee on Arrangements Official Proceedings and Floor Operations team. Mr. Acton served a year in New York City as Deputy to the Chairman of the 2004 Republican National Convention, and during the 2000 Republican National Convention in Philadelphia, Mr. Acton was Executive Director of the Committee on Permanent Organization. Prior to these posts he served in San Diego as Deputy Executive Director of the Committee on Rules for the 1996 Republican National Convention. He was also chosen as Executive Director of the RNC Redistricting Task Force, chief RNC liaison to the Republican National Lawyers Association, and lead coordinator for the RNC Campaign Finance Task Force. From 1989 until 1993, Mr. Acton was Deputy Redistricting Director for the National Republican Congressional Committee. Mr. Acton has also served as Assistant Director for RNC Major Donor Finance Programs as well as Assistant to the RNC Director of Computer Services.
Commissioner Acton is a native of Louisville, Kentucky and attended the University of Louisville. He earned a Master of Business Administration from the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland. Mr. Acton is an active member of the University of Louisville Alumni Association, the Kentucky Society of Washington, the United States Tennis Association, the Republican National Lawyers Association, and the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels.


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7 Natural Wonders of Wisconsin
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In a state known for its love of the good earth and clean waters, we thought it would be fun to come with a list of the natural wonders of Wisconsin. We could have made the list twice as long, but for some reason seven seemed like the perfect number.
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Blueberries, raspberries, and more! Here are a few of the many great picking locations around the state, plus a site to unearth more sweet spots.
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From Bunny to Black Diamond, Wisconsin Downhill Skiing
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With nearly thirty ski and snowboard resorts sprinkled throughout the state, Wisconsin skiing offers something for every boarder and downhill enthusiast. Here's an insider's peek at some of the best Wisconsin has to offer.
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A Girlfriends Spa Getaway? Good for You!
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Who says you have to travel to the coasts to have a girlfriends' spa getaway that is right on trend? Wisconsin spas are serving up treatments that draw on the trend of wellness tourism.
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Free Entrance to Wisconsin State Parks
Last Updated: 5/1/2014
State parks in Wisconsin offer over 60,000 pristine acres for outdoor recreation. Enjoy camping, hiking, biking, horseback riding and swimming for free on June 7-8, 2014. Also enjoy the public ATV/UTV trails around Wisconsin registration free that weekend.
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Linger in La Farge
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Tucked among the rugged coulees of the Kickapoo Valley, La Farge is a gem of recreational opportunities.
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Zip lining is no longer something you can only do while on an exotic vacation in the rainforest. It's an exhilarating experience you can find right here in Wisconsin.
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4th of July in Wisconsin
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Wisconsin knows how to rock summer and our nation's birthday calls for blow-out celebrations. So put on your red, white and blue and check out some of these family-friendly, affordable activities around the state.
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