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B.A. Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA, 1978, Biology
Ph.D University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, 1989, Entomology
Currently, students and I are focusing on 1) the benefits of propolis (tree resins) to the health and immunity system of honey bees, 2) the identification and biological activity of honey bee collected resins, 3) Development of the first cell line, AME-711 derived from honey bee embryonic tissue; 4) the impact of floral resources on pollinator health and diversity in the Prairie Pothole Region of North Dakota, 5) the effect of neonicotinoid insecticide, imidacloprid, on queen honey bees; 6) Development of "bee-lawns" – pollinator habitat in urban landscapes; and 7) assisting and evaluating MN, ND, and CA queen bee producers breeding efforts for stocks resistance to diseases and mite pests.
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Wilson MB, Spivak M, Hegeman AD, Rendahl A, Cohen JD. 2013. Metabolomics reveals the origins of antimicrobial resins collected by honey bees. PLoSOne 8(10): e77512. doi:10.1371 /journal.pone.0077512
Goblirsch M, Spivak M, Kurtti TJ. 2013. A cell-line resource derived from honey bee (Apis mellifera) embryonic tissues. PLoSOne 8(7): e69831. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0069831
Gobrlirsch M, Huang Z, Spivak M. 2013. Physiological and behavioral changes in honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) induced by Nosema ceranae infection. PLoSOne 8(3): e58165.
Simone-Finstrom, MD, Spivak M. 2012. Increased resin collection after parasite challenge: A case of self-medication in honey bees? PLoSOne 7(3): e34601. doi:10.1371/journal.pone. 0034601
VanEngelsdorp, D, Tarpy, D, Baylis, K, Spivak , M, et al. 2012. The Bee Informed Partnership: Using beekeepers' real-world experience to solve beekeepers' real-world problems. Amer Entomologist 58: 116-118.
Spivak M, Mader E, Vaughan M, Euliss, NH Jr. 2011. The plight of the bees. Environ. Sci. & Technol. 45.1: 34
Lee KV, Moon RD, Burkness EC, Hutchison WD, Spivak M. 2010. Practical sampling plans for Varroa destructor (Acari: Varroidae) in Apis mellifera (Hymenoptera: Apidae) colonies and apiaries. J. Econ. Entomol. 103(4): 1039-1050
Simone M, Gardner J, Spivak M. 2010. Tactile learning in resin foraging honeybees. Behav. Ecol. Sociobiol. 64: 1609-1617.
Simone M, Spivak M. 2010. Propolis and bee health: the natural history and significance of resin use by honey bees. Special Issue on Bee Health: Apidologie. 41: 295–311
Oxley P, Spivak M, Oldroyd B. 2010. Six quantitative trait loci influence task thresholds for hygienic behavior in honeybees (Apis mellifera). Molecular Ecology 19: 1452-1461.
Evans J.D., Spivak M. 2010. Socialized Medicine: Individual and communal disease barriers in honey bees. J. Invert. Pathol. 103:S62-S72.
Simone, M., J. D. Evans, and M. Spivak. 2009. Resin collection and social immunity. Evolution. 63: 3016-3022
Swanson J, Torto B, Kells S, Mesce K, Tumlinson J, Spivak M. 2009. Volatile compounds from chalkbrood Ascosphaera apis infected larvae elict honey bee (Apis mellifera) hygienic behavior. J. Chem. Ecol. 35: 11088-1116.
Wilson-Rich, N., M. Spivak, N. H. Fefferman, and P. T. Starks. 2009. Genetic, Individual, and Group Facilitation of Disease Resistance in Insect Societies. Annual Review of Entomology 54: 405-423.
Ibrahim, A., and M. Spivak. 2006. The relationship between hygienic behavior and suppression of mite reproduction as honey bee (Apis mellifera) mechanisms of resistance to Varroa destructor. Apidologie 37: 31-40.
Can be purchased through www.beelab.umn.edu
Mader, E., Spivak, M., Evans, E. 2010 in press. Managing Alternative Pollinators: A Handbook for Growers, Beekeepers and Conservationists. NRAES/ SARE Publication. 250pp.
Evans, E., Burns, I., Spivak, M. 2007. Befriending Bumble Bees: A Practical Guide to Raising Local Bumble Bees. 65pp. ***ALA Godort 2008 Notable Government Document Award Winner.
Furgala, B., Spivak, M., Reuter, G.S. 2013 (updated). Beekeeping in Northern Climates: Short Course Manual. 75pp.
Spivak, M., Reuter, G.S. 2013 (updated). Honey bee diseases and pests. 32pp.
Spivak, M., Reuter, G.S. 1993. Successful Queen Rearing Short Course Manual. 75pp.
Spivak M, Fletcher DJC, Breed MD, editors. 1991. The "African" Honey Bee. Westview Press, Boulder, Colorado. 450 pp.


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Album review: PJ Harvey, "Let England Shake"
P.J. Harvey's formidable new disc is a war album, but not the war you might think. "Let England Shake" uses World War I, specifically the 1915 battle of Gallipoli, as a metaphor for armed conflict in general, and armed conflict in general as a flashpoint for the decline of England.
It's hard, heavy, woeful stuff, and while "England" is Harvey's grimmest album ever - which is saying something - it's also bloody cheerful: It's the gayest, grisliest, most hauntingly lovely record you'll hear all year.
Compared with Harvey's last release, the raw, watchful "White Chalk," it's positively jubilant. "The West's asleep/Let England shake," Harvey sings on the rollicking sea shanty of a title track. "Weighted down with silent dead/I fear our blood won't rise again."
Harvey recently traded her elderly bluesman growl for a baby-doll falsetto, and the juxtaposition between her newly girly voice and the disc's preoccupation with death and decay ("Soldiers fell like lumps of meat/. . . Arms and legs were in the trees," she chirps on "The Words That Maketh Murder") might have been the stuff horror movies are made of.
But "England" retains little of the eerie, sketchpad minimalism of "White Chalk." These are warmblooded, frequently up-tempo, bluesy alt-rock tracks propelled by curious devices: an omnipresent Autoharp; a sampling of Niney the Observer's reggae obscurity "Blood and Fire" (on "Written on the Forehead"). "The Glorious Land" features bugles calling the charge to war, and it's dark and visceral and goose-bump-raising - but not menacing, just sad.
Recommended tracks: "The Words That Maketh Murder," "Written on the Forehead"
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Posted by: jn22 | February 15, 2011 1:51 PM | Report abuse
Well done review, particularly the note that this is a very jaunty record for such dark subject matter. A strong record and one I believe will grow on me even more over time. Full review at http://www.kammentary.com/2011/02/first-impressions-let-england-shake-by.html
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You might want to correct the online headline typo-It's "Harvey" not "Havery"
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I listened to the album once through (sans lyric sheet), and didn't really hear/feel too much pathos. PJ sounds more convincing when her topics are more immediate (e.g.sex,love,loneliness,loss, mortality) than the heady stuff involved here (patriotism, war,nationalism, history and destiny).It takes a pretty rare gift to bring such epic concerns to life through music and words (Dylan of the 60s came close, perhaps), and I'm not sure she succeeds here. I will certainly revisit the album with a lyric sheet. But my 1st impression is that this is her most cerebral and least emotional exercise to date.
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Oil, Anbar and the Insurgency
An interview with Colonel John A. Koenig on the prospects of petrolium development in Anbar
On February 18, The New York Times broke the news on the potential for major petroleum development in Anbar province. While the oilfields in Anbar aren't thought to as large as the fields in the Kurdish north and Shia south, the discovery of significant oil and gas reserves will influence the contentious debate occurring in the Iraqi parliament and cabinet over the future petroleum law. The Sunnis, who have access to few oil resources, have fought for central control over oil revenues and contract, but the discovery of reserves in the Sunni regions may soften this stance. The The New York Times also noted the Iraqi cabinet may be close to a compromise on the petroleum law, all but ensuring passage in the parliament.
I had the opportunity to interview Colonel John A. Koenig, USMC. Col Koenig is the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) G-5 (Governance and Economics) concerning this development. The G-5 is in charge of all of the civil-military operations in II MEF's area of operation in Anbar province. The interview is published in full.
Bill Roggio: What are the main sources of economic income in Anbar province?Col Koenig: The main sources are agriculture, minerals, factories (phosphate, cement, ceramics, etc.), government employment, transportation, and small businesses/markets.
Bill Roggio: How would petroleum development change the economic landscape in Anbar?
Col Koenig: It could have a profound impact if the income generated is equitably distributed. It would also create a significant influx of jobs and revenue would provide additional support for the economy.
Bill Roggio: How does the prospect of developing petroleum resources affect the insurgency in Anbar province? al Qaeda? Do you believe it will increase, decrease or have no change on the level of violence in Anbar?
Col Koenig: That is hard to say. It could have a positive impact if the people of Al Anbar feel invested in the project. A better view is what effect will the passage or non-passage of the Hydrocarbon law have? How will the local populace that is used to state owned industries adjust to private enterprise (no guaranteed job). Additionally, a number of tribes will claim ownership of the field.
Bill Roggio: Have the Anbar tribes and local politicians been apprised of the potential benefits of developing oil resources? If so, how was this information communicated, and what was the reaction to the news?
Col Koenig: All are aware of the oil field. The concerns now revolve around ownership, who can invest, and who is in charge of the revenues.
Bill Roggio: What employment opportunities will the development of oil infrastructure provide? Does the Anbar workforce possess the skills to operate pumping stations, refineries and other technologies?
Col Koenig: As I understand it, once oil infrastructure is built, it really doesn't require a large workforce. The significant job creation would come as a result of the second and third order effect resulting from the refineries being built there. The people of Al Anbar operate phosphate plants, cement plants, refineries, water treatment plants, and asphalt plants. They have mechanics, engineers, doctors, etc.
Bill Roggio: Do you think the tribes can provide the needed security to begin development in the next few years? Is there any discussion about deploying addition Iraqi Army units or Strategic Infrastructure Battalions to the region?
Col Koenig: This issue is not a tribal one. [The Iraqi Security Forces] are more than capable of providing required security, given the threat in that part of Al Anbar. The ISF should be in a position to provide security, in addition to the GOI authorizing private security if an investment law is passed.
Bill Roggio: What role has the central Iraqi government played in surveying the sites? Have any U.S. agencies assisted with assessing Anbar's petroleum potential?
Col Koenig: USGS [U.S. Geological Survey] conducted a survey. But to our knowledge, the detailed surveys required to assess the extent of the fields have not been done.
Bill Roggio: Are there discussions about profit sharing with the citizens of Anbar, or selling the gas and fuel at a reduced rate?
Col Koenig: These are excellent questions which are currently tied up in the hydrocarbon law which has not been passed yet.
Bill Roggio: What are the locations of the potential drilling sites?
Col Koenig: We know where some of the test wells are and that is it. Potential drilling sites will be determined by the company/industry that actually develops the field.
Bill Roggio: Is there a discussion on building a pipeline to Jordan to export fuel if the capacity is available? Is there any consideration to developing additional refineries?
Col Koenig: Both good ideas; but GOI would be the one to answer after an investement/hydrocarbon law is passed. There is a need for refining capacity - but these are major capital expenses exceeding a billion dollars and are on hold until the hydro-carbon law is passed.
Bill Roggio: When I was in Anbar in December of 2005, the Haditha Dam was estimated to be generating about 30% of its potential power output. What is the status of power generation at the Haditha Dam? Has the dam been upgraded to provide power to Anbar and beyond?
Col Koenig: The primary purpose of the dam is irrigation, the secondary purpose is electrical generation. When the dam was built in the 50's it was built on the then current water flow of the Euphrates river. Since then, Turkey and Syria have drawn more water off the Euphrates and reduced the water flow. For the dam to operate at full electrical output, more water would have to be allowed to flow through. This would cause flooding downstream. The current electrical generation is based on what can be produced from water let out of the reservoir at an equal pace with water coming into the reservoir, and taking into account the needs of the farmers for irrigation. It is a complicated formula that the Iraqis have worked out over time. Additionally, electricity from the dam goes into the national grid which is controlled by MOE in Baghdad. Al Anbar could have more power now if GOI decided to give it to them. As with most things, Baghdad is the priority.
READER COMMENTS: "Oil, Anbar and the Insurgency"
Posted by Sean Bergin at February 21, 2007 7:59 PM ET:
Slight spelling error on petroleum.
You are doing an otherwise kick ass job.
Posted by blert at February 22, 2007 12:47 AM ET:
Recent discovery?....
Anbar oil deposits have been on record for years and years.... They are long recorded in the CIA fact book.
Only the super huge discoveries near the coast and along the ill defined border with Kuwait make them seem small. By industry standards, the discoveries within al Anbar are large to great.
Iraq, Iran and Arabia have reserves so huge that a proper modern ( think big oil ) exploration has never occured in fifty years.
It was the discovery of the ultra massive deposits in the late fifties that weakened crude prices and directly triggered the formation of OPEC by Venezula cira 1958. Hence the exporters discovered that fresh discoveries hurt the price of current production.
With Russia, China, Arabia, Iran, et al handling the exploration for oil... no one CAN KNOW what the in the ground reality is. They're that incompetant.
I hope and pray that the departure of the British permits the Iraqis to really get going on their best immediate hope for commercial relief: exports from the deposits nearest the Gulf.
The mega-deposit astride the Kuwaiti border has ever been frozen by politics... not petrogeology. NOW is the time to draw from this field. Kuwait to get their end, Iraq to get theirs. And so convenient, too: so close to the coast and a virgin field.
Posted by Drazen Gemic at February 22, 2007 9:00 AM ET:
I don't believe that anything can soften anybodys
stance in Middle East. They will never organize their society, and there will always be a mass of poor, unemployed, uneducated people ready to take AK-47 or explosive belt.
Posted by David M at February 22, 2007 12:58 PM ET:
Trackbacked by The Thunder Run - Web Reconnaissance for 02/22/2007
A short recon of what's out there that might draw your attention.
Posted by Anand at February 22, 2007 1:33 PM ET:
DG, look at Kurdistan, Turkey and Lebanon before Israel bombed them. All are making remarkable progress in economic liberalization and are pretty non-fundamentalist. Most Iranians also have a natural predisposition in this direction.
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I saw a recent string of posts about growing peahces in containers but I wanted to just throw out a quick question. I'm in zone 6/6B (South Central PA), How long would it take them to start fruiting and what variety would you recommend? how would I take care of it in winter? |
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hey, im not sure about your question but im up in niagara falls and we grow them in the ground year round here, is this not an option for you? ive seen a few dwarf varieties online (in canada) but there hard to come by. i belive you would need to prune your roots to keep the tree small. again im not sure but im looking forward to here the answer. |
M...peaches fruit on one year old wood. So, it would theoretically only be one year (if the tree could carry it). There are genetic and grafted dwarfs. Research varieties good for your area. |
Mine fruit second year but that's in a greenhouse 300 day growing season. You don't need dwarf trees. The small soil volume will dwarf all you need. In fact after 4-5 years, unless repotted sooner, the vigor will become too low. In-ground is certainly easier but potted works. You might need to bury the pot in winter, insulate, or move to unheated garage. |
I don't grow peaches in pots, but I grow other fruits including plums and cherries. It works. Fruitnut, who posted above, is the resident expert in growing fruits in containers. I'm in zone 5. First, I try to select varieties that are rated one zone colder (although that's not always realistic.) Second, I bury my pots in leaves in the fall (a couple inches above the rim). I've only been growing like this for 3 winters, but so far I haven't lost any plants due to winter cold. (Probably will eventually.) I use 14 gallon rubber maid rough totes as pots. Drill drain holes in the bottom. The potting soil you use is a make or break ingredient. That's a topic in itself, but not difficult. Most do NOT recommend straight from the bag pottiing soil. I don't grow peaches, so I could be wrong. But from what I read, you will have to spray for insects and fungus or you won't get peaches. That's another topic in itself. Search here or ask questions. |
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Raritan Rose (white peach) this year is carrying 25 peaches in a 15 gallon pot...this is that trees 3rd summer. Blushingstar (white peach) is in its 2nd summer, and that tree has 10 peaches on it... I use min 15 gallon pots for fruiting and use a soil mix that is basically all woodchips. You must water often and fertilize often... I need to repot several peaches after this summer because the soil volume has decreased a lot over the years. I'll trim the top back some and also trim the roots some.... The main reason for growing in pots is that you can guarantee fruit every year. By using a dolly/etc...you can easily protect the tree during freezes, storms, etc... On top of that, some people don't need 500 peaches off on tree |
hmm intresting, the tree will naturally dwarf itself? im still new to all this as well but as i understood if the container is too small the roots will eventually choke out the tree. is that not the case with these kind of trees in containers? as well how tall do they get in the 15gal containers thanks |
My trees in 15 gal containers top out at 5-6ft above the top of the pot. That's with very little pruning. They could be kept at 4ft easily. You'd be amazed how little pruning is needed. 15 gal pot won't produce a 20ft tree of any kind. Not unless it were something like a willow and you ran water through the pot 24/7 like hydroponics. Even then the pot would burst from all the roots in a year or two. |
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Bachelor #2: Well...I guess I could take you anywhere you like with my friend. We could sail over the sphinx and visit a coral reef, or we could vist you at the palace because my place is kinda cramped. Any wishes you want my dear!!!!!
Bachelor #1: A quiet night at home, perhaps a bottle of Chardonay while sitting next to the fire. I usually don't care for social events.
Bachelor;) #3: Well,I'm not the social type at all,my house is a wreck and well date? I'm not so sure about that.
Jasmine: Explain what freedom means to you and how much freedom you think that a princess should have.
I think that a princess can have as many freedoms as she wants, as long as they are morally sound.
Bachelor 2:Seeing is how i'm a ****er for freedom, I think u should have all the freedom in the world!!!!!
Bachelor #3: Well it depends on what you mean by freedom. I mean,we'll have to work and if you marry me,you won't be a princess anymore.
Jasmine: Bachelor #3, I won't be a princess anymore? Hmmm.
As you all know, I am very rich and the daughter of a sultan. So, if you marry me, you will also be rich and become the next person in line to rule Agrabah. How will you feel about your new wealth, or extra wealth if you are wealthy already, and what things will you do as the Sultan of Agrabah, when my father is no longer Sultan?
Well, I am already wealthy, so a bit more won't matter to me much. As to what I would do as Sultan, first I would get rid of Agrabah's more....shall we say, unpleasent aspects. Perhaps I might also adopt a 'culturally disadvantaged' child.
I really don't care about money that much. it has no meaning to me. I tell u what I would do as sultan, but I don't know. I can make anything happen!!!
Bachelor #3: Ummmmm. I'm not much of the ruler type. I'm not loved by many people,so I wouldn't be the Sultan. As for money,I could use inprovements on my so called house.
Ok, so now it's my turn to guess.
Bachelor #1, I feel pretty confident that you are Quasimodo.
Bachelor #2, I am almost 100 % sure you are Genie.
Bachelor #3, may I say you have completely stumped me, the best guess I can make is Jim Hawkins.
Father just informed me that I must select one of these bachelors, so I suppose I choose Bachelor #2.
Belle: Let's first meet the bachelors that you didn't pick.
Bachelor #1 comes to us from France. Here comes Frollo!
Bachelor #3 comes to us from mythological Greece. Welcome Phil!
Now let's meet who is going on your Disney date with you. Bachelor #2 comes to us from the Cave of Wonders. Genie, of the lamp!
Jasmine, Genie and you will be going under the sea (Sebastian in the back of the stage starts singing). You two will share a romantic dinner for two hosted by Sebastian, Flounder, and Ariel.
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David Walliams teases Simon Cowell: You have had a lot of work done!
COMEDIAN David Walliams has taken a cheeky swipe at Britain's Got Talent boss Simon Cowell asking him: "How old are you? You've had a lot of work done."
The cheeky funnyman took the potshot at the 53-year-old during the ITV1 show's auditions on Monday.


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Speaking of the J-School, it pops up again when Ailes discusses how he spots, and then transforms, his on-air talent (Junod's description of Megyn Kelly as "the meanest of the mean girls, the heaving sumptuous blond with the wide-set eyes, the briskly triangular chin, and the porno sneer she directs at ill-fated liberal guests" is brilliantly grotesque). Take the case of anchor Jenna Lee:
"Well, she didn't look anything like she looks now when she came here. She'd just completed Columbia journalism school, and she wanted to be a writer. But I met with her and sent her down to hair and makeup to clean her up a little. When she came back, I took a look at her and said, 'What would you think of going on air?' I had to work with her a little to bring her pitch down, and now she's going to be a big star. And she wanted to be a writer."
Ugh, a writer. Can you imagine?
The piece should be read in full; these excerpts are too lucid and straightforward to do justice to the complex telling and structure which characterize the overall. But if you're confused at what Junod's going for, as I admittedly was at times, I suggest skipping to the end, where his intentions are made wholly clear.
Of all the remarkable aspects of Esquire's exclusive and unbiased exploration of Roger Ailes, this is the most remarkable, and the most surprising. He asked us that certain things not be written about him, because he has a son. Most of these things are unremarkable, and can be found in his Wikipedia entry. Nevertheless, he doesn't want his son to read them. He doesn't want his son to read them here. It is a deeply human request, and deeply manipulative. But that's what makes Roger Ailes who he is. He makes sure that you cannot deal with him without having to contend with him. Not simply at the level of his machinations but at the level of his stuff — at the level of his bruised and bloodied human core. But the human moment is the most dangerous. He asks for quarter when he has given none, asks for sympathy when he has offered none, asks for fairness when he has been "fair and balanced," asks for consideration while admitting that the only consideration he has ever shown is consideration for his mission, whatever that may be. And so, here, at the end of Esquire's brave, bold, exclusive, and utterly unbiased report on Roger Ailes, we'd like to ask him one last question.
You know, Mr. Ailes, there are television executives who are so convinced you get television news that they admit asking themselves before they make any decision, What would Roger do?
So that's the question we'd like to ask you now. You have asked Esquire to be sympathetic to your situation. You have asked for fairness. And yet you must have heard these same kinds of requests many times in your life; you must have heard these same pleas, so you, in your heart of hearts, must already know the answer to the question that only Esquire dares to ask:
What would Roger do?
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Things I Overheard While Talking to Myself by Alan Alda
I'm going to commit the cardinal sin of book reviewing. I'm going to tell you the ending.
In Alan Alda's latest book, he writes about his search for the meaning of life. In each chapter he shares a different aspect of that search and expounds upon it in a wise and thoughtful manner.
At the end of the book, he says that life's meaning all comes down to one thing. Here's your spoiler: the meaning of life is Bosco's belly.
Now granted, Alda does offer more than just Bosco's belly, perhaps because he knows you'd rather buy a book than a sticky note or bumper sticker with a single nugget of wisdom. His readers are the beneficiaries of that choice, as the book's pages are soaked with an approachable, down-to-earth eloquence that is at the same time thought-provoking and as comforting as a warm towel fresh out of the dryer.
Alda's Things I Overheard While Talking to Myself offers sound advice and reflections on a lifetime of lessons learned, but it distinguishes itself from self-help books by its lack of proscription. Alda describes his experience without insisting that they be the same for all his readers. He offers advice based on his interactions with life, but doesn't guarantee the results of following them.
The book defies an easy classification into genre as most good books do. It flirts with being a memoir as Alda takes his readers through his memories and shares meaningful moments from his life. However he spurns a chronological treatment or even a cataloging of major life events and instead uses his memories to provide vivid coloring to the ideas that he shares about life's meaning.
Alda organizes the books around speeches that he's given throughout his life speeches at commencement ceremonies, dedications, funerals, and other occasions. He doesn't always provide the entire transcript, but he does provide those highlights that he found especially meaningful. He also frames each speech with a context for why the speech was given, why it was of particular meaning to him and what sort of life experiences contributed to the things he said.
Throughout each chapter is a delightful recurring theme of self-doubt. Every time he agrees to give a speech, he has his moments of panic and questions what he was thinking by taking on this task. It will be easy for readers to identify with the terror that he shares as each time he doubts whether he is up to the task an each time proves that he was the exact right person for the job.
Perhaps one of the most compelling parts of the book is its ability to encourage the reader to reflect and to play with important ideas. I found myself awake at night after the lights went out, entertaining the brain worms wiggling in my mind from his speeches. I was especially taken with his speech on celebrity and its discontents and the final commencement address in which he shares with graduates the three most important things he learned in life. His ideas helped me underscore things in my own life that bring me joy and contentment. It wasn't that his words illuminated a new way for me to live my life, rather they provided reassurance that I am richly blessed. Alda reveals that more important than any sort of celebrity is that he has found something he loves to do, people that he loves to be with, and that he is able to get up every day and do the things he loves and spend time with people he's spent a lifetime loving. Those are richer blessings than any fame or celebrity.
What's also delightful about this book is that Alda takes us on a journey with him. He recognizes that the search for meaning is life is a search, not a bumper sticker. Learning is as important as knowledge.
So, who is Bosco and why is his belly the meaning of life? For that answer, you'll have to read the book yourself.


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Will models be accepting Bitcoin? Yes, if the Winklevoss twins have anything to do with it. Tyler and Cameron were among the guests at Ben Watts' "Shark Attack" party at Gurney's Inn in Montauk. Cameron was heard talking to One Model Management's Scott Lipps about setting up Bitcoins for models through a San Francisco-based exchange. [NYP]
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By Bess LevinA U.S. appeals court ruled Monday that the Winklevoss twins can't back out of a settlement they struck with Facebook Inc. to resolve claims that founder Mark Zuckerberg stole their idea for the social network. In a 2008 settlement…Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss got $20 million in cash and $45 million in Facebook stock to drop their suit claiming that Mr. Zuckerberg deceived them when he agreed to work for their company, called ConnectU, on a similar website…after they signed the settlement, the Winklevosses said they learned that Facebook's board had adopted an internal valuation of just $3.7 billion. Had this lower valuation been used, the Winklevoss twins would have received more Facebook shares as part of their settlement. [WSJ]
Related: Larry Summers Will Not Apologize For Being A Dick To The Winklevoss Twins
Those of you who've seen The Social Network know there is a scene in which Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss (AKA The Winklevi) go to Larry Summers, the then president of Harvard, to complain that Mark Zuckerberg stole their idea for Facebook. In the movie, Summers is portrayed as a bit of a dick, essentially telling the Winks to fuck off and go waste someone else's time. Was the portrayal accurate, Summers was asked this morning? Hell yeah it was. And you want to know another thing? Big Lar doesn't regret for one second telling those little shits to get out of his office. Read more »


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In August, after a careful look at our budget, my husband and I decided to get rid of cable.
At the time, I thought that this was going to be a huge problem as far as my son was concerned. I was expecting a never-ending cry of "I'm bored" to begin the moment the cable company switched off our service.
Although he did complain for the first few days, I'm happy to report that my son adjusted quite well.
Now, he mostly reads, plays with his Legos, or plays video games. I'm not thrilled about the video games, but I am thankful his overall screen time has decreased now that cable isn't an option.
Turning off cable also served as an eye opening look at the power of advertisements. My son has stopped whining for new toys, because he no longer has access to commercials to convince him that he needs some new plastic hunk of crap.
In fact, he is telling everyone he can't think of ANYTHING he wants for Christmas!
I've never been a huge television watcher anyway, so living without cable hasn't been a big deal for me. I read a bit more now and have found extra time to work on various "crafty" projects around the house.
Of the three of us, my husband actually had the hardest time adjusting to the lack of cable. However, even he has figured out new ways to keep himself busy.
Since we're not anti-TV, we still have a Netflix instant streaming subscription. This is enough to keep us from feeling completely deprived, without giving us the temptation to waste hours sitting in front of the TV.
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The United States Attorney's Office announced that during a federal court session in Missoula, on September 8, 2010, before U.S. District Judge Donald W. Molloy, LORAINE STEINMEYER, a 50-year-old resident of Reno, Nevada, appeared for sentencing. STEINMEYER was sentenced to a term of:
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STEINMEYER was sentenced in connection with her guilty plea to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.
In an Offer of Proof filed by Assistant U.S. Attorney Tara J. Elliott, the government stated it would have proved at trial the following:
Beginning in approximately August of 2007, and continuing until December 10, 2008, STEINMEYER distributed methamphetamine in and around Missoula to various sources. These sources would have testified that the total amount of methamphetamine STEINMEYER distributed was more than 50 grams.
STEINMEYER was apprehended on December 10, 2008, with approximately 12.7 grams of methamphetamine on her person.
Because there is no parole in the federal system, the "truth in sentencing" guidelines mandate that STEINMEYER will likely serve all of the time imposed by the court. In the federal system, STEINMEYER does have the opportunity to earn a sentence reduction for "good behavior." However, this reduction will not exceed 15% of the overall sentence.
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Millennials are currently aged 18-29 and are the most diverse generation in American history. The Millennials infographic breaks down the politics, lifestyle, education and work, and lists technology and music/pop culture as what sets our generation apart. In comparison, Generation X was set apart by technology use and work ethic, while the boomers relied on work ethic and general respect.


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smoker Posts: 12001 tracker 4-wheel drive, with auto. transmission, will not move it's self in drive, or second, but will backup and move in low, can shift from low to second and from second to drive, and then it shifts normal, until i slow down to about 2 miles per hour in drive, and then it will not move it's self, have to shift back down to low to get going,, any one else had this problem??
coot1 Posts: 1We have a 1.6, '94, 4 WD, 2 dr. all original well maintained Geo Tracker for 16 years. About every 6-7 years we install new clutch assembly. Apparently unlike most average standards that have a clutch fork ours has a clutch yoke that pivots off a vertical rod to disengage the throw out bearing. On replacing the clutch 7 years ago it needed & we bought a new clutch fork/yoke when installing the clutch assembly kit. We are now putting in a new clutch assembly and the fork (yoke) is no longer available through a dealer and again the fork needs to be replaced. We are trying to locate a new fork or after market one without much success calling & looking everywhere. Anyone have a clue?
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bodally Posts: 5maybe check the torque converter lock solenoid. if it is activated that might keep the tranny locked to the motor. I am trying to buy a used 98 tracker 1.6 with 3 speed automatic, and the engine light was on. dealer scanned for codes, and I am not sure of the code number , but the code was related to the possibility of a bad converter lock solenoid, only the converter was not locked up , it was just the opposite, it was not locking in properly. I called the closest Suzuki dealer and got a price quote of $125.00 and would need to wait a week for the part to come in. From what I have read..you would need to remove trans oil pan to replace the solenoid. Maybe the plunger is stuck on your solenoid, or broke off and stuck inside. I never owned a tracker or suzuki sidekick to be experienced, but you might check into that possibility. Hope this info might be helpful to you.
jbabs51 Posts: 1I own a 2002 chevy tracker with v6 and an automatic transmission. When i was driving down the interstate i noticed the engine was overheating, the guage was all the way to the top, turns out the fan belt popped. Had it towed home and replaced it. When i tried to drive it again i noticed that it would not go when it was in drive. Reverse and L work just fine, but not the others. Checked the transmission fluid and it was low, so i added more. This did not help it. I am trying to find out if there is something the belt might have knocked loose or did the engine overheating possibly mess something else up. Thanks for the help
rkanicsar Posts: 2i recently purchased this vehicle and im having problems with the transmission. It will not shift in to reverse without grinding and shifts in to first hard. I just changed the tranmission fluid and now i am just having the issue with reverse but at random times cold or hot doesnt make a difference. the fluid that was in tranmission was not the required synkromesh tranmission fluid it was a unknown grade of gear oil and only a little over a qt of fluid came out when i changed it. we have only owned the vehicle for about a month and the prior owner told me that he had changed the tranmission fluid.
appellof Posts: 54All my life, I have been working on vehicles. 99.9 % of the time, the engine would not start or run correctly (i.e. runs rough, starts but dies, has mis-fire, broken timing chain/belt, bad fuel pump, and the list continues). Now, I have not had this issue before. When I start the engine, it starts with no problem the only thing is it is idleing at 3000 RPM. I looked at the throttle linkage and the throttle body and it is all okay. I looked at the hoses and they are not cracked. There were no troubles at all on Thusrday evening when I parked it in the car port. Friday morning it started doing this high RPM issue. Any suggestions would be appreciated.


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Sun, Jun 23, 13 at 18:11
Despite his best efforts, the top of the table is not quite smooth enough for the fabric to slide easily across it. The nice coat of wax hasn't helped, so this week DH will be working on another solution. I suggested running them through a planer and add some Formica. I'll post pictures when he solves the problem. beverly |
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We had some leftover lino flooring which I double-faced taped to my table top. Nice and smooth. Theresa |
- Posted by jennifer_in_va (My Page) on Sun, Jun 23, 13 at 21:49
I'm following your train of thought and suggest gluing kitchen counter-top material. That should work well. |
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Whatever works! SharonG/FL |
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What about that thick polyurethane that is used on boats? Several coats of that would completely seal the wood finish and make it smooth as glass. Teresa |
He thought about the polyurethane, but it has to dry so long between coats. I thought about the Formica, but the flooring is also a good idea. Think I'll price them both. beverly |
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Yesterday the Employee Ownership Blog discussed how an Influential Tax Journal Features Respected ERISA Expert Saying "Kill ESOPs".
The Tax Notes's Shelf Project is a column to report "proposals to help Congress when it is ready to raise revenue in the coming years." According to the ESOP Association the Tax Notes publication has influence in the tight circles of tax law decision makers. In January 2009 the project announced they had completed 27 proposals and announced they were working on a proposal to repeal ESOPs. They are also working on projects like returning the Estate tax and repealing the step up in basis, implementing a $2/gallon tax or a Carbon auction, and expanding Rangel's Corporate Tax Proposal.
According to the Employee Ownership Blog, the Shelf Project published "Repeal Tax Incentives for ESOPs" on October 19, 2009:
While a close read of the article reveals more of a dislike, or debunking if you will, of the economic theories of ESOP originator Louis O. Kelso, its bottom line is ESOPs do not improve company performance, do not increase wealth consistently, and therefore do not deserve to be ERISA plans nor have tax benefits.
According to their particular proposal, all qualified retirement plan would have to be well-diversified investments. Meaning that ESOPs would and should be subject to diversification rules and all ESOPs tax incentives should be repealed because as the authors state, "ESOPs represent bad public retirement policy "
They provide four reasons for changing the tax policy to repeal ESOP tax incentives: (1.) ESOPs are not necessary to, and do not, increase workers' wealth; (2.) Stock ownership does not improve worker productivity; (3.) The pain of underdiversification; and (4.) No reason to subsidize ESOPs.
The Employee Ownership Blog post goes on to address the same stale anti-ESOP arguments that the ESOP community has countered with facts in the past.
One of the authors of the Shelf Project article, Andrew W. Stumpff, has also authored Fifty Years of Utopia: A Half-Century After Louis Kelso's The Capitalist Manifesto, a Look Back at the Weird History of the ESOP, 62 Tax Law. 419 (2009). I have not read the article, but observed that the introduction compares Louis O. Kelso to Karl Marx and has an overall negative tone towards ESOPs.
According to the ESOP Association, Norman Stein, the second professor who authored the article, is a sought after advisor to the Congress on retirement savings policy, and is highly respected by staff policy makers in the Administration and the key Congressional tax committees and probably called to testify before Congress on ERISA more than any other person in America.
Steve Sheppard addressed the article on his blog:
Academics and some politicians don't see the solutions residing there, instead relying upon their own inexperience and often untested ideas to throw rocks. The latest attack on ESOPs comes from Andrew Stumpff, an employee benefits law professor at the University of Michigan Law School and the University of Alabama Law School, along with Norman Stein, a Douglas Arant Professor of Law at the University of Alabama Law School. Their article published in the October 19, 2009 issue of Tax Notes posits four arguments against current ESOP law, arguments which likely would never have even been made had either of these pundits actually been part of an ESOP or even seriously studied ESOP performance. Nonetheless, they have taken their best shot out of some egalitarian and/or short-sighted perspectives, views that have always been killers of creativity, innovation and change. While the ESOP community implores business and government entities to look at the realities of ESOPs, the academics argue from theory and supposition.


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I am moving to Citrus Springs FL from Vero Beach Florida and wanting to plant Hibiscus that can tolerate the cold winter temps there. Can anyone tell me which to plant that will not die down to the ground when the frost comes if there is such a hibiscus. Or any other flowering bush that will add some privacy and tolerate the temps. Thank you in advance. |
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Gluten Free Molten Chocolate Chip Cookies
Friday, 15 April 2011
I received a request to make a gluten-free version of Richard Ruskell's Food Network Challenge molten chocolate chip cookies. The recipe only contains a small amount of flour, so it seemed pretty simple. I swapped it out for Bob's Red Mill gluten-free all-purpose baking flour (a combination of garbanzo bean flour, potato starch, tapioca flour, white sorghum flour and fava bean flour), added a little xanthan gum, and ta-da! gluten-free molten chocolate cookies.
These cookies are so rich and insanely chocolatey. I omitted all the extraneous ingredients the original recipe (unusual ingredients like fennel were added as part of the Food Network Challenge), and didn't miss them too much. I simply finished the cookies with a sprinkle of fleur de sel, and enjoyed the extreme chocolate-ness of them with a bit of saltiness to compliment the sweetness.
Gluten-Free Molten Chocolate Chip Cookies
Adapted from recipe by Richard Ruskell, Executive Pastry Chef at Montage Beverly Hills
Makes 2 dozen cookies
- 4 oz. 64% chocolate, chopped
- 7 oz. 72% chocolate, chopped
- 1.5 oz. unsalted butter
- 3 eggs
- 1 C granulated sugar
- 1 t instant coffee or espresso powder
- 1/2 t vanilla extract
- 1/3 C gluten-free all-purpose baking flour, sifted (I used Bob's Red Mill)
- 1/8 t xanthan gum
- 1 t baking powder
- 1/2 t salt
- 4 oz. chocolate chips
- Fleur de sel, as needed (optional)
Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt both types of chocolate and butter in the microwave or on a double boiler on the stove, then set aside.
With an electric mixer, whisk the eggs and sugar until a ribbon forms. Mix in instant coffee and vanilla.
Stir together the flour, xanthan gum, baking powder and salt. Whisk together the melted chocolate and the egg mixture. Stir in the flour mixture and the chocolate chips.
Allow batter to set for a few minutes. In the meantime, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop cookie dough by the tablespoon and arrange 2″ apart on prepared sheet. Sprinkle with fleur de sel.
Bake for around 10 minutes (cookies will lose shine and then cracks will appear all over the surface). Remove from the oven and allow to rest before removing from the sheet.
Store cookies in an air-tight container at room temperature for several days. Serve at room temperature or warmed up.


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New Ad! Ron Paul is The One
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EXCLUSIVE – RON PAUL'S NEW AD CALLS HIM "THE ONE": Ron Paul is going on the air today in Iowa and New Hampshire with a commercial describing his three top Republican opponents -- Rick Perry, Mitt Romney and Michele Bachmann -- as "smooth-talking" career politicians. Paul's ad portrays him as the only true outsider in the race, citing his record of voting down tax hikes and debt ceiling increases. And it lumps Perry, Romney and Bachmann in the same category as President Obama, Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid, showing pictures of all six politicians, sometimes side by side, and contrasting them with Paul. The 60-second spot, produced by GOP ad man Jon Downs, is running with six figures behind it in New Hampshire and what the campaign calls a "substantial" sum in Iowa. It's Paul's second major broadcast buy of the campaign, and it comes after his strong second place showing last weekend at the Ames straw poll.
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Time for a Stroll Down Memory Lane
I like the new ad but I believe a great need exist and voters out there to be reminded of the recent history of the Republican party as far as their "front-runner/ establishment" candidates are concerned. They're all Johnny-come-lately when it comes to being actual "conservatives".
I don't think I'd waste a significant amount of time on Romney. I think he'll be done long before the primaries are over (his record is too loud and it's screamin' big government love).
Taking a stroll down memory lane back to when Bush was running would greatly benefit our cause. He was as sincere about being "Mr. Conservative" back then as Rick Perry is about being "Mr. Small Government" now.
Oh, and regarding his amazing ability to create jobs, he's not exactly Mr Fix-it. He just kind of went with the flow on that one: http://www.npr.org/2011/08/17/139688463/texas-economy-growin...
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I love this! - Very well done
Bravo to the campaign.
They are using my money wisely!
"We have allowed our nation to be over-taxed, over-regulated, and overrun by bureaucrats. The founders would be ashamed of us for what we are putting up with."
-Ron Paul
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What happens when you don't have a balanced focus group
The ad is great except "the one".
Obama has already been critized repeatadly for this type of slogan for 4 years. It's clear that there was no representative focus group done before this ad was made, or that would have never have made it.
It would be perfect if you had got the comments you are getting here before you made it.
And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.
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I wish "The One" brought controversy...
We could use all the PR we could handle, but it's not an issue as I was hoping it was going to be :(
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And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.
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How many of you guys kept
How many of you guys kept those red and blue signs "calling the GOP back to it's roots" and "Rally for the Republic" programs. I am having mine framed and so proud I was there. I have a Ron Paul 2008 sign that RP signed. I'm framing that too because all of this is a piece of history.
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I emailed the campaign the
I emailed the campaign the other day suggesting that they create a Facebook event for the Birthday Money Bomb. And looks like they've done it!
I had thought they could invite everyone who likes Ron Paul on Facebook, but looks like they can't. The best they can do is publicize it.
Go here, click "I'm Attending" and invite everyone you know!! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=197265100335690
Few points as to why this is important:
* Lets you quickly invite all your friends, so it can very quickly reach thousands of people
* Everyone who clicks "I'm Attending" will see the event pop-up on their Facebook page the day of the event, so they'll be reminded to do it on the day!
* Even if people don't invite their friends, their friends will see 'X is attending Ron Paul's Money Bomb'
Spread this event wide and far!
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Not one mention of the constitution or the founding fathers.
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It's been pretty well established that..
Ron Paul is all about the Constitution. Anyone who hears only one interview of him will know that. That's not the message we need to send mainstream right now. The message we need to send is.. Ron Paul CAN and WILL win. If he doesn't win the GOP nomination, Obama wins a 2nd term.
That message is strong enough to convert even the biggest neo-cons.
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The one single thread that unites everyone in this nation....
...whether it is nominal only, in belief and not in practice or for real is the constitution and the revolution, and freedom.
I agree with everything else you say, but I'm sorry, the above needs mention and Ron Paul's name should be associated with those things in each and every message that ever touches a potential voter.
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Ron Paul is still the ONE!
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I am watching this Ad every morning!
This is even more motivational than Zig Ziglar!
What a great way to start the day!!!!!
For Freedom!
The World is my country, all mankind is my brethren, to do good is my religion.
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Can't fall back to sleep.But I have such a wonderful feeling in my heart that Ron Paul will win by a landslide this time.And that thought will make my day brighter.
I love liberty like fresh cool air in my lungs.I love freedom like fresh cool water on my tongue.I love peace like the smooth skin of my sweet lady.And Dr.Ron Paul is the hero I believe will change the world.
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I'm in that commercial, and boy do I look stupid >_<
Look at the bottom right corner at about 41 seconds. I'm raising my arm. You can see me again at 53 seconds in. I'm in a white shirt with my head between the guy in the black hat and the bald guy in the lower right.
It was a good day, anyway. The commericial looks good too.
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another epic ad.
Love what the campaign is doing these days. These are so different from the usual campaign ads, people must say " I wanna see that again!"
Peace, Freedom and Prosperity. Not War, Welfare and Bankruptcy.
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Great Job
I thought the last one was good, but this one is even better. It really plays his record up, and that record is what made myself and a lot of others really pay attention to him. By the way, I know I'm kind of new here, but I've been a supporter since 2007. I just want to be more active this time around.
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Welcome ...
I am new here myself. But the people here are great people. I think you will like them.
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I like this ad and the last
I like this ad and the last one a lot. The ads are so much different than the usual political campaign ads. It goes together perfectly with the fact that Ron Paul is so much different than the usual Presidential candidate.
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Love It!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is one he?? of an ad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
It's time! Rand Paul 2016!
"Truth, Justice, and the American Way!"
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Woooo Hooooo!!
YEAH, BABY!!! Amazing ad! Now we're talkin'!!!!
Ann in Florida
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Favorite on youtube
Get it to the front page
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Ron Paul Uncut
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Vote in latest poll!
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Story on this page? BACHMAN LIES ABOUT REUNION
I went to vote on this poll. Notwithstanding the fact that Dr Paul is not doing so hot on this one (GET OUT AND VOTE!):
Did anyone notice the story on the page?
Michele Bachmann lied about attending family reunion, says her own mother:
You have to be kidding me. Really???
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47,477 Views
As of 8/16/11 8 pm PDT.
I think it has only been posted here for about 5 hours, so far.
What do you think? http://consequeries.com/
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This ad is excellent!!
Bravo!!! Very well produced and outstanding quality! Good job!
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I like this ad, especially
I like this ad, especially because it is aggressive without being negative. but I think the campaign has to tackle the rumors and the distortions of his positions head on. for instance, i think there needs to be one on foreign policy not just stating that we should bring the troops home but why this is important for our defense [this would be best if we could get vets to say this message, and even have it be aggressive, like 'are you gonna say i don't support the troops?'] another, could be about the slander saying that ron paul wants to legalize everything, ya know the whole prostitution/heroin crap, and be like this is the constitutional position and based in american federalism and be like this is what it means to be principled. another should be on the fed and inflation and it should be talking about how inflation is destroying the value of your money, is making prices higher, is a tax on the poor and middle class, and that no one, dem or repub, has fought the fed so consistently as ron paul.
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About those distortions
I am so tired of hearing his positions intentionally misrepresented. I make sure to explain them to people I know, but the campaign is going to have to get the word out about some of this stuff. Having those "rabid supporters" is great. (I take pride in that title whenever I hear someone call us that.) We can bring a lot of people around, but I think a lot more are going to want to hear it straight from him. Plus, he needs to get a handle on this Iran issue or it very well could sink us. If all of other repubs are going to tear him apart over it, he needs to make them go on record with how they would stop Iran from getting nukes without setting off a world war. With the ties Iran has to China and China to Russia, and the amount of money we owe China, we can't just waltz into Iran like we did with Iraq. Iraq was a horrible idea, but that would be even worse.
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