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Just over three weeks ago, we walked out of our second village in Ghana with a group of FORMERLY trafficked children. 22 kids that will now have the chance to run, and play, and go to school, and live a full life. While rescue days are exciting and full of emotion and buzz for what is about to happen, it's a long and slow journey to that day that we don't want to overlook. It starts with relationships. It ends with relationships. In fact, it doesn't really end at all because the relationships continue long after we leave a village with trafficked kids. When we engage a community, and learn to truly love them, everyone gets a chance to be rescued. Including us.
One step at a time…
I'm being reminded, a lot right now, of how slow the process of meaningful change really can be. It's long, it's slow, and it drives us "Type-A, get it done, make it happen" types nearly crazy.
But I'm also reminded that this is an unavoidable reality when we choose to invest in people. Because people are hard. Their lives are dynamic and nuanced. We can't easily follow spreadsheets and flowcharts to "fix them." But that's really the beauty of it all, isn't it? That this work is less about a few steps to fix a problem and more about a process and journey of walking alongside some beautiful people in desperate needs of friends and partners who are willing to walk by their side on the good days and on the terrible.
And so we trust that what we are doing matters. That it's meaningful. To the children, to the men and women who own them, and to the moms and dads who first sold them. And that truth far outweighs the slowness of the process. And it must.
An Open Letter To My Children As They Begin School
Two of our three kids are starting school tomorrow for the first time. Our three and a half year old bio daughter will be in a two day a week preschool program at a local church, and our seven year old son, newly adopted from Africa, will be in first grade at the elementary school just down the street. For both, a whole new world awaits. Their experiences will be different, but they will be much the same. Here's a letter, a prayer, a blessing that I'm saying over them as they begin their respective journeys out into the world without mom and dad by their side:
My precious Micah and Famous,
I can't believe you're going to school. It seems like just a few short months ago that we were hushing you to sleep and putting tiny bows on your head or visiting you in your village and playing soccer with you in the open fields of Ghana. And now, just like that, you're going to school for the first time. I don't remember my first day of school specifically. But I do remember the first year well. My kindergarten teacher, my school, my classroom. If I close my eyes, and focus, I can still remember which side of the hallway it was on and how the room was laid out. I remember reading "Spot" books for the first time. I remember our Kindergarten circus (I was the lion tamer…ha!). And I remember my best friend John. So many good memories. So many chances to be light and hope and goodness in a hurting world. So many times I didn't take advantage of those or even created the hurt instead of the healing. I want to talk to you about that as you start school.
For the first time, you're going to be making lots of decisions and choices that won't be overheard by mommy and daddy. Your teacher will surely hear some of them but not all. Much of what you say and do, the faces you make, and the way you treat your neighbor, won't be seen by anyone but your peers. I want you to remember that good is good, and right is right regardless of whether anyone is watching you. Being kind and loving is always right and good. I wish I could tell you that others will always treat you like you treat them, but I cannot tell you that because it is not always true. You can be as good and kind as possible, and there will still be people who don't treat you well. It's okay. Good is still good, and right is still right. This doesn't mean I want you to be a punching bag or a pushover. I know you too well to think that you will be either of those, but it does mean I don't want your first instinct to be hitting back or dominating those weaker than you. I want you to remember "hands are for loving" even when we're not there to mouth it to you on the playground.
Even at a young age, you're going to see and meet other kids who are different than you. Some of them will be different from almost everyone else in your class, maybe even your whole school. Some kids will make fun of these kids. They will tease them for being short, or tall, or white, or black, or purple, or whatever. They will tease them for being different. When that happens, stand up for these kids. Be their friend. Hold their hand. Look at the teasers in the eye and say, "This is my friend, and I don't think you should speak to them like that." It's going to be hard for you to do this. But it's good. And it's right. And it honors that child and God. And those teasers, like me, are going to grow up and wish they had as much as courage as you. Believe that.
School is going to give you a thousand chances a day to do good and right. To your classmates, the lunch ladies, your P.E. teacher, the custodian, the principal, and to your teacher. Even though most of the people I listed are grown-ups, they want and need to be loved just like you do. To really be seen. To be heard. You can do this. At a young age, you can look in their eyes when they talk and smile to show them that you care. Take the extra 5 seconds on the way to recess to do this. You'll never know how much it means to them. Please pay special attention to the janitors and lunch ladies. They work so, so hard and often go days without anyone telling them "thank you." Tell them every day, with a smile, and maybe even a hug. I promise it will change both of you forever.
You know those words we have you say every night before you go to bed? "I'm beautiful, God made me, and I'm going to change the world." Those are true. It's time to let those words become more than a nighttime ritual. To let them fill you up and spill over into every moment of each one of your days. To live in such a way that those words become a truth that brings an overwhelming light and hope into the world around you.
Love deeply. Love unreasonably. Forgive. Trust. Do your best. And when you get home and it's been a terrible day, we will be here to kiss your cheeks and tell you how amazing you really are. And we will get up again tomorrow and do it all over again. A beautiful, terrible mess. All of us. Just doing what we can to make the world a better place. We're so proud of you and can't wait to watch you change the world at school like you already have in our lives.
Daddy and Mommy
p.s. Wash your hands after you go to the bathroom, please. And don't pick your nose
Another step to freedom
Our Ghanaian social workers (that is plural, we hired a second one last month!) are traveling this week and this weekend to begin tracking down the families of the children who will be a part of our next rescue. These children are from the village of Sabonjeda and range in age from 5 years to late teens. Many of their parents haven't seen them in many years, some don't even know if their children are still alive. It's really an amazing thing to get to tell a parent that A) their child is still alive, and B) coming home soon.
I am so grateful for our social workers Samuel and Cynthia. For their compassion. For their gracious hearts. For their ability to relate to these parents and help them know that we want what is best for them. That we are on a journey with them to bring hope and freedom both to the kids on the lake AND the parents who often trafficked them because of financial bondage. We want to seek freedom WITH them.
Two More Cages
As many of you might remember, we had a second village agree to partnership with us this past Spring. It was a village called Sabonjeda, and it was very exciting for us to get this second commitment. Now, another step forward for the freedom of the trafficked children who live in that community. This past week, we built the first two aquaculture cages that will eventually begin to produce income for them that will allow them to no longer need the children. Next, they'll be filled with fingerlings, or baby tilapia, that will ultimately grow and be harvested. These steps will give the village an income stream and source that does not require the use of the trafficked children. For that, we're grateful.
Two cages doesn't seem like a lot…especially for those of us who live in the western world where money and efficiency are readily available and highly valued. But in Ghana, where we might have to travel 8-10 hours just to get the right piece of netting for a cage, to get two more cages put together and ready for baby fish is a big deal.
So we will celebrate–the big milestones along with the small ones. And we will trust that God is working in the midst of it all to free us from our bondage as we work to help free the children in Ghana.
It's all around us. In nooks and crevices near and far. It's occasionally found in really big, profound, and obvious places. But usually it's tucked away in little corners that we don't even see because we walk too fast. Hope–I believe it's everywhere. Everywhere at least that someone is willing to dream big, hope for the impossible, and dig their heels into the ground until good change happens.
The realist might say that hope is worthless. That it doesn't mean anything because it doesn't produce results. But I disagree. I don't believe hope is the finish line, but I think it's a darn good place to start. In fact, whether they labeled it as such or not, most ideas, dreams, visions, and plans were birthed out of some level of hope. Yes, needs often drive our societal advances, but the people who actually accomplish those advances believed in them, were filled with enough hope in them, to actually act. So while hope may not drive the car, it may well be the factor that gives us the courage to try and build a machine that runs on four wheels in the first place.
So we will work hard, plan well, and execute. But ultimately, we will hope. Because without that, without a belief that what we're doing is going to make a difference for many generations to come, then what's the point and how long could we possibly sustain our energy and passion?
Long Walk To Freedom
About a year ago, I read Nelson Mandela's autobiography aptly titled, "Long Walk To Freedom." It was a moving and poignant telling of the long, seemingly endless, journey to freedom for those with dark skin in South Africa. It was a fascinating book that I would recommend to anyone. But the title of his book, that's what is really sticking with me this morning.
We (Mercy Project) are on a long walk to freedom. It's not a jog, certainly not a run, and probably not even a brisk walk. It's just a slow, sometimes arduous, walk. But we're okay with that; we own it. And I think that brutal honesty and transparency has really resonated with our supporters. At a time when there are more non-profits than ever, in a day and age when quick, fast, and sexy seem to rule the day, when shortcuts are often valued more than doing things right, we've stood out as being different. From day one, we've told people that we're in this for life. That we will be in Ghana as long as we need to be. This is not just a job for us. Not a one, two, five, or ten year project. Ghana is where we will be, until Ghana is not where we need to be. And that deliberate and intentional focus is the heart behind everything that we do.
Yes, we want results. Yes, we want to rescue kids from child trafficking and return them to their families. But not at the expense of our future ability to do more and better things. In other words, we will not sell out today to get immediate results that will ultimately hurt us (and more importantly, the kids) in the long run. We don't want to give up on our process just to hurry and save the next 20 kids. We want to build a process that allows us to save hundreds, even thousands over the next decade. So we keep building, one block at a time, slowly, painstakingly, walking the long walk to freedom.
Will you come along?
3 1/2 months later…
I'm sorry for the delay between posts, but I'm committed to blogging more regularly so that we can continue to chronicle our journey to help the children and fishing villages in Ghana, Africa.
The last several months have brought a number of exciting changes including:
-All of the children (24) from the first rescue (except for one–more on him later) have been reintegrated back into their families and communities and are attending school today. What an amazing thing to be able to say!
-A second village on the lake (Sabonjeda) has agreed to partnership with Mercy Project. We hope to start teaching them aquaculture this summer and potentially rescue their trafficked children by fall.
-Two American couples will be moving to Ghana late this fall to live on the ground and among the people of rural Ghana day in and day out. We believe this is going to enhance our relationships and understanding of the scope of the problem tremendously as we continue to develop relationships with the fishermen on Lake Volta. We're very, very excited about this addition and the ways it will enhance our work.
-Finally, I mentioned one of the children who hadn't yet been reintegrated back with his family, and that is because he is an orphan. His name is Famous, and he is 7 years old. My wife and I are actually in the process of adopting him into our family, and we hope he will be here with us by the end of the summer or early Fall.
As I said, lots of developments and many things to be thankful for. Thanks for being a part of the journey with us.
Thinking Outside The Box
If we're going to solve big, complex, and difficult problems, we're going to have to think outside of the box to do it. For far too long we have attempted to solve complex problems with simple solutions. That's just not going to cut it. The complexity and creativity of our solutions must match the complexity of the problems we're trying to solve.
One step at a time
One moment, one day, one step at a time, our work is moving forward in Ghana. Sometimes, okay most times, it doesn't move as quickly as we would like. But we're getting more and more comfortable with that. The pace of life in Ghana sometimes makes us crazy, but it's also a great teacher for us. We need the reminders that our frantic pace here in America may be more efficient, but it's not always better. There can be something good and right about slowing down and just taking the days as they come.
Our work on the lake is at an in between right now. First group rescued, rehabilitated, mostly reintegrated with the last few returning home very soon. We have started conversations in a few new fishing villages, but as mentioned above, their pace of making decisions and agreeing to partnership isn't quite as quick as we would like. But we're learning to be okay with that. We're going to be in Ghana a long time. We won't dawdle, or delay, but are becoming more patient and letting the process come to us. One step at a time.


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Guy Fawkes Night
Classical Academy | On This Day
Remember, remember, the fifth of November
Gunpowder, treason and plot.
I see no reason why gunpowder, treason,
Should ever be forgot!
On 5th November 1605, Guy Fawkes was caught in the cellars of the Houses of Parliament with dozens of barrels of gunpowder in a plot to blow up the seat of government. Ever since, England has commemorated the saving of Parliament with Guy Fawkes night - an effigy is burnt on the bonfire and a huge firework display is put on.
Celebrate with some classical music, from Handel's Music for the Royal Fireworks, Prokofiev's Winter Bonfire and George Antheil's Fireworks and the Profane Waltzers. Try a more funky accompanient with Roy Eldridge's jazz number Fireworks or Around Bonfire, a smooth guitar piece by Erik Sootes. If you're looking to relax for the evening, try the smooth London's Burning on a beautiful album by Errolyn Wallen.

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Know Your Lore: The dark mysteries of the Darkmoon Faire
Doubtless you've been there by now. You've seen the brightly colored banners, heard the cheerful greeting of the Darkmoon Faire Mystic Mages in all major cities, offering to teleport you to the portal that takes you to the new and improved Darkmoon Faire. You've wandered the dusty paths, drunk in the sights, played the games and watched the shows, and maybe even participated in a death match or two for fun. For a once-a-month event, the Darkmoon Faire certainly wasn't anything special to look at until now.
In their new home, the residents of the Darkmoon Faire have a permanent residence to open to the public once a month like clockwork. Presiding over it all is Silas Darkmoon, who runs the Faire and takes in those who wish to join, with one major rule -- no violence on the Fairgrounds. Travelers both Horde and Alliance alike are welcomed and encouraged to participate in the fun and games by the pleasant vendors as long as they keep any fights to the arena, and nobody is excluded.
The people of the Darkmoon Faire are certainly the most cheerful, amiable group of ruthless murderers you'll ever meet.
Meet Kerri Hicks, the Strongest Woman Alive. While she seems pleasant enough, Kerri's got a temper to be reckoned with. In Warcraft Legends Volume 4, you learn a lot about Kerri and a lot about the Darkmoon Faire in the story Blood Runs Thicker by Tim Beedle. While we may think the Darkmoon Faire is pretty amazing, not all of the residents of Azeroth would agree. Some view the Faire as a collection of freaks and paupers, giving them little to no respect. It was two of these patrons, the sons of a nobleman, who set off Kerri and started a fight that resulted in bloodshed, and that didn't stand well with Silas Darkmoon.
Though Kerri dearly wanted her revenge, she listened to Silas and spent the evening drinking her sorrows away. The next morning, the town marshal arrived to arrest Kerri for murder -- the murder of one of the patrons who started the fight the day before. The man, Erik Fallrook, was found dead, his head crushed like it had been squeezed by a vice -- or between the hands of someone incredibly strong. Such as the self-proclaimed Strongest Woman Alive.
Kerri was dragged off amidst protests of her innocence, and Silas had to think quickly. The main theme hammered home throughout the story is that the Darkmoon Faire isn't just a collection of freaks; it's a family, a family of outcasts brought together under Silas' wing. And family sticks up for each other, defending each other no matter what. Silas hunted for proof of Kerri's innocence, but his time was running out -- Kerri was quickly sentenced to execution for the murder of Erik Fallrook.
Though Silas sent Yebb to find the witness, there was still the matter of Kerri's execution -- and rather than wait to see if Yebb's mission was successful, Silas had the various members of the Darkmoon Faire work together to break Kerri out. They were successful in freeing her but not in getting away; the town marshal showed up just as they were about to make their escape. But the marshal wasn't alone, he also had Yebb, and the witness -- and he'd heard the whole story, the real story.
Cedrick protested, trying to turn the gathering crowd against the members of the Darkmoon Faire, but he failed miserably. As the son of a nobleman, Cedrick wasn't immediately arrested; he was simply sent home, the town marshal promising to look into the incident the following morning. And home he went, dragged there by his father, who was furious at Cedrick for what he had done. He believed the servant's story, and through Cedrick's protests, threw him a bag of gold and told him to get out and never return. The gold was more than enough for greedy Cedrick, and he took his leave in the middle of the night.
But what he failed to realize was that the Darkmoon Faire took care of its own. And they certainly didn't appreciate anyone dragging their name through the mud.
Darkmoon Island
My, but the Darkmoon Faire is a cheerful place, isn't it?
The question of where exactly Darkmoon Island is located hasn't been answered, nor has the mysterious comment above, suggesting the island itself was part of a particularly shady trade. Though we don't know where the Faire is located or who the deal was made with, the island itself seems to be innocent enough ... provided you ignore the black mists that cloak the place.Mist-shrouded Darkmoon Island is a conundrum wrapped in an enigma. It's a place of mystery and wonder, and you wouldn't believe the deals we made to get it... or who we made 'em with.
Surrounding the island are various rocky reefs and shipwrecks, everything from what appears to be Alliance vessels to ships bearing sails reminiscent of Sylvanas' fleet. But there's nothing to be found on the ships, their inhabitants long gone. As for the Faire, it's taken a large chunk of the island for itself. The tents, vendors, barkers and animals all happy to have someplace to call home, at last.
In Warcraft Legends, Silas states that the Darkmoon Faire is a family, a family that takes care of itself. This sentiment is echoed by all involved with the Faire, whether alive ... or slightly less so.
The question is, was their deaths accidental, some sort of dark attack, or is it possible their deaths came from the Faire itself? There are seven ghosts scattered around the fairegrounds, and most speak of the Faire in a positive way, suggesting they didn't come to an unpleasant end. One ghost, Kupp Coincare, talks about a debt he had to repay, one that Silas was apparently repaying in his stead as long as he worked at the Faire. He says, "I didn't think anyone would mind if I didn't stay to help run the Faire. My debt was almost repaid. No one was going to miss those last gold coins ..."
Perhaps someone did miss them, and Kupp paid the price for his duplicity. In Blood Runs Thicker, it's made blatantly clear that the Faire looks after its own -- and it can be assumed that they look out for their own as well. Any attempt to dip into the profits, any attempt to pull the wool over the eyes of Silas Darkmoon will likely not be met with idle pleasantries.
Still other ghosts speak of their devotion to Silas and the Faire. Brenden Paulson left his home in Strom as a child after his father tried to kill him, growing up in the Faire. Franklin Jenner wanted to escape the horrors of war, and the Darkmoon Faire gladly took him in. And a troll named Zazla was rescued during a shipwreck, saved from certain execution.
All had their own reasons to join, and all willingly stayed. The Faire presumably watched over them, protected them, and kept them safe from harm. So what killed all these ghostly residents? Why did all seven die upon reaching Darkmoon Island? And why do the spirits stay behind -- out of devotion or out of a need to see their deaths avenged?
Silas and the Darkmoon Faire offer plenty of things to do, but they also hold a unique puzzle that has yet to be unraveled. Silas' involvement in any mysterious events surrounding the Faire has yet to be pursued, but hey -- he does warn people not to wander the woods alone. After all, people have disappeared into those woods, never to return.
As far as the Faire itself, as far as Silas is concerned, it's still a sanctuary, a haven for all, Alliance and Horde alike. Other than the Deathmatch Pit, the Faire itself is completely safe; Silas still holds to his beliefs, and doesn't condone violence at the Faire. And you can be certain that a tight-knit family like the carnies of the Darkmoon Faire will be quick to report any misdeeds to the boss himself.
For more information on related subjects, please look at these other Know Your Lore entries:
- Kul Tiras and the mystery of Tol Barad
- Karazhan and the Dark Riders of Deadwind Pass
- Tirisfal Glades and the unfortunate tale of Lilian Voss
- The curious whispers of Tirisfal Glades
While you don't need to have played the previous Warcraft games to enjoy World of Warcraft, a little history goes a long way toward making the game a lot more fun. Dig into even more of the lore and history behind the World of Warcraft in WoW Insider's Guide to Warcraft Lore.
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The Iowa DNR Encourages Students to Make a Splash with River of Words
Posted: 10/04/2011
The Iowa DNR and IOWATER are encouraging Iowa students ages 5 through 19 to create and submit artwork and poetry for the 2012 international River of Words® competition.
The contest is designed to help youth explore the natural and cultural history of their watershed and express what they discover through poetry and art.
"The inspiration for the student's artwork comes from experiencing the beauty of Iowa's natural resources," said Lisa Fascher, Iowa DNR River of Words® coordinator. "The natural world inspires them to create a work of art and their artwork inspires those who see it to appreciate Iowa's natural resources."
After national winners are determined, entries will be sent back to the DNR for the statewide competition. Winning entries are included in a traveling statewide exhibition including locations such as the Blank Park Zoo, the Science Center of Iowa, the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, the Knoxville Public Library and the State Capitol.
Students wanting to submit their entries for the 2012 contest must mail entries to River of Words®
by December 1, 2011
River of Words®
PO Box 4000 J
Berkeley, CA 94704 USA
For completion criteria, contest rules and entry forms, please visit
or email questions to:
River of Words® is based in California and is an international art and poetry competition affiliated with The Library of Congress Center for the Book and sponsored in Iowa by the Iowa DNR.


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Week of July 7-11 1st-6th grade
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Stephanie Spurgeon, home daycare worker, guilty of manslaughter in death of 1-year-old Marcia Harris
LARGO, Fla. -- A jury found a home daycare worker guilty of manslaughter Thursday. Stephanie Spurgeon was charged with murder when a 1-year-old died after being in her care.
Spurgeon, 37, was arrested in 2008 at her home on Edgehill Drive, where she ran a licensed home day-care center.
In August of that year, investigators say 1-year-old Marcia Harris was dropped off at Spurgeon's home. The child's family said the girl was alert and happy when she was dropped off, but was sluggish and sleepy when they picked her up. It was the first day Harris was in Spurgeon's care.
She quickly became unresponsive and her family took her to the hospital where she was treated for serious head injuries, according to the Sheriff's Office. Harris died several days later.
According to deputies, Spurgeon aggressively shook the baby. She was initially charged with aggravated child abuse in August but the charge was upgraded to murder following a two and a half month investigation.
Spurgeon turned in her daycare license following her arrest.
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Some of my Diablo and Summer wine nine barks are very tall but rather "thin". I have been reading that Ninebarks should be pruned which I didn't know, they are so lovely in there arching wildness. Yearly I do cut out anything dead or broken, but I haven't "shaped" them or cut out live branches.
My question is if I prune these thin shrubs will it increase their volume - number of stems coming from the base? If so, how do I prune? Do I prune the tips of the branches and make them shorter? Or cut out branches?
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- Posted by ken_adrian z5 (My Page) on Wed, Jul 13, 11 at 9:43
see link about rejuvenation pruning of flowering shrubs ... good luck .... ken |
Here is a link that might be useful: link
how long have they been there? why are they "thin"? are they getting sun and nutrients? My Diablo gets better and better each year. I've had it 10 years now and its great. I've never pruned to shape it. just dead stuff. In its early years, I was not overly impressed. Love it now. It would help if we could see a picture. a top dressing of compost might help too. I personally would not cut back any existing stems partway. Yes, that may stimulate new growth, but it will change the growth habit. I guess it also depends if you want that arching look or a bushy look. A bushy look could be nice too, just preference I guess. |
- Posted by ken_adrian z5 (My Page) on Wed, Jul 13, 11 at 12:49
my guess is.. with the older ones.. the other trees have shaded them ... over the decades.. and now.. a full sun shrub is reaching out for more light ... and they may struggle.. even with full and proper renovation ... struggle in the sense of looking like a well grown specimen ... its not usual that they would die outright ... [unless the shade is from norway maples.. lol] .... its just that they may not perform to expectation ... and no fert is going to change improper sun ... who knows.. as noted.. need pic ken |
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Please stop being so brilliant. You embarrass the rest of us. :)
Thanks for the ewok, the ant colonies, capital hill, and the rest.
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I get "Error reading XML data".
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"Error reading XML data"
The front page of the Internet Archive[1] has a bunch of postings mentioning similar things. Seems that maybe they're having problems at the moment.
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Cory's Human Readable podcast concludes
I've just posted the concluding installment in the podcast of me reading my novella, Human Readable, a story originally published in the Future Washington anthology and now short-listed for the Locus Award and forthcoming in the Science Fiction Book Cl...
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If you are getting the 'Error reading XML data' message, follow these steps:
- Go to http://www.archive.org/search.php?query=Human+Readable to get the list of all the podcasts
- Go to each of of the pages
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Srijith - That didn't work for me. I'm still getting XML errors and when I try and down load the entire file I get a 22byte file which (clearly) doesn't work.
I'm guessing Cory will fix this eventually.
Comment by Stefan Hayden — February 15, 2006 @ 6:15 pm
This direct link appears to work: http://ia300106.us.archive.org/2/items/Cory_Doctorow_Podcast_25/Cory_Doctorow_Podcast_25_Human_Readable_07_64kb.mp3
Comment by Alex Holden — February 15, 2006 @ 7:26 pm
The download link seems to be working again now.
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Emerson Los Angeles raises $2k for AIDS Project
By Erin Connolly '15
October 17, 2013
Students, staff, and alumni represented Emerson College Los Angeles in the 29th annual AIDS Walk Los Angeles on October 13.
The 10K walk benefited AIDS Project Los Angeles. The organization is dedicated to providing help to anyone affected by HIV, especially those living in poverty.
Emerson Los Angeles team members at AIDS Walk Los Angeles on October 13. In the foreground, from left, Sophia Solomon '12, Nicole Abascal '12, Jane Kang '12, Pat Lambert '11, and Jamie Pekunece '12. (Photo by Cara Ostrow '13) |
This year, the walk raised more than $2.5 million with 250,000 walkers. Emerson walkers raised more than $2,000.
Senior Executive Director of Emerson College Los Angeles Kevin Bright '76 said he is looking for ways to get the school more involved in the community. He saw a banner advertising the AIDS Walk while driving down Lincoln Boulevard.
"It just kind of hit me," he said. "It's a perfect opportunity for an inaugural event to bring alumni, students, and parents together for something worthwhile."
Robin and Neal Gray, both P '15, Kevin Bright '76 with wife Claudia Bright, and Jeni Bartiromo '14. (Photo by Cara Ostrow '13) |
Within two weeks, team captains Cara Ostrow '13 and Chelsey Moody '14 brought together 30 people for the walk.
All of the participants wore purple "Emerson LA" team shirts created by one of the "Boston Strong" T-shirt creators, Nick Reynolds '14, who is currently attending Emerson College Los Angeles.
Pat Lambert '11 waves an Emerson College sign during AIDS Walk Los Angeles on October 13. Lambert works as a producer for Maria Menounos '00, co-host of Extra. (Photo by Cara Ostrow '13) |
"Everyone who was volunteering at the AIDS Walk had megaphones," said Ostrow, who is the office assistant and event coordinator of the Emerson LA Program. "It felt very much like orientation with them cheering and us cheering back."
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The Emerson College Los Angeles team for AIDS Walk Los Angeles on October 13, 2013. (Photo by Cara Ostrow '13) |
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ZORRA / EMERGENCE Messages from Hollow/Inner Earth Saria, Beloved of Zorra Channel: Quazar Beloved of Zaraya July 23-24, 2013 Beloved Masters, I am Saria, Mother God. I come to greet you and introduce myself to you, my Beloveds. I am rejoicing for all of you. The time of Ascension is now upon each of you, so be happy and no longer worry. The peace and joy that you have desired are now a reality. I am the Mother of all love and therefore Beloveds, you are all my children of love as well. You never left my love for we are all one as I am one with my beloved Zorra, or Father God as you know him to be. You know of this love, for you have given this never ending love to your own beloved spouses, partners, mates or children and pets. You have shared this love through many lifetimes. This love has grown and has spread throughout the world over many millennia and it has brought you to Now. It fills my heart with your progress. Also, you, beloved children, are ever coming closer and closer to where you, too, will know me as you have learned to know and love my beloved Zorra/Father God. Speaking of Beloveds, our Beloved Gaia has also loved you dearly, bringing to you all of her gifts that have sheltered and nourished and served you for eons. She too loves you endlessly. So remember her each day, and when you speak to or touch her, send her your love and gratitude. Lastly, I would like to say that I have been in the background during these past two years or so, as you might say, because many of you were not ready to hear from me. As you might say, it was not the right time. I had seen how very difficult it was for my child, Zaraya, to live and be accepted by his brothers and sisters on the surface. He had been through so many unloving and some loving experiences. I observed all of his Earth life with the love of a mother and did not interfere, for he had a mission to fulfill. He did not realize what he had gotten himself into, as you might say. He lived in your dimension, living, struggling, suffering, much like each of you, not knowing what the future would bring. But there was a very important lesson that was learned. He set an example; not only for you, Beloveds, but also for his family of Hollow Earth and beyond, into the galaxies. That lesson was about Love. He was and lived love. I saw that his love helped many, many of you, his sisters and brothers, in many ways... even until now. Love certainly has no boundaries, knows no timelines; it only Is. And then, as you might say, came that time when my beloved Zorra decided to come to the surface as well, to assist mankind further in these times. Not only did he watch over our North Polar Opening; he was also observing all that was occurring over all on this, our beloved Planet Earth. With all that was transpiring, I felt then that it was more important to be where I resided in Hollow Earth to be as you might say, the support that each of them might need and that I would always be there for them with outstretched arms to hold and comfort them. I have also been here for you, as well, even though you may not have consciously known or felt that. I, on a grander scale also saw how your lives evolved because of free will and with all the different consequences. Many times I have cried and grieved with you as you struggled and suffered and many times I have lept with joy in your times of triumphs, fun and enjoyment. But here you are! You have finally arrived at these great times that you have worked so hard for, for so long, and your glory is at hand. Zaraya, my son, is also anticipating this grand Ascension with all of you. All of you will be home very soon. Oh, how I know that you do not like the word "soon," so just let us say, "very quickly," instead. This is what Zorra/FatherGod and I have been waiting for, this Ascension where you will have full knowing, full joy, never ending love and be the Oneness of all that we are. We were never separated, ever. In the vastness of creation, you have always been connected to me, Saria, your MotherGod. I hold you close to my heart as I hold you tenderly in my arms. I am as real as your right arm, as you might say, and that I have always been with you since and before your creation. One of these days or so, as you call it in your linear thinking, I will take you for a walk with me in my beautiful garden in Hollow Earth where you will feel and be surrounded with the love of which I speak. It is so blissful, it is difficult for your mind to grasp the magnificence of it all. You cannot yet fully understand some of these things of which I speak, but you can imagine it. It is still beyond your understanding, but you are almost there. Now, just live and be the Goddess or God that you are and live each moment in the love that you are. That is all, my children, my very precious Beloveds. I look forward to speaking with you again. I thank my child, Quazar who is sending you my message. My Beloveds, I am always with you. Lastly, my beloved children, I would like to tell you that I have been waiting to speak to all of you through my child, Quazar, but she was reluctant and it was an uncertain task for her. She did not have the confidence and knowing that she was capable of this, but she is beginning now. Your beloved Father God has told her that she could start by just listening in and writing down what comes in her ear and that is how she is beginning. And I might say, she has asked Zaraya for confirmation of what I have said, and this too has helped her along. In the meantime, this is how I will communicate with you. Saria, Your Mother God ADAMA APPEARS AT MT. SHASTA
Peter Olson - Mt. Shasta
We saw Adama for about 1 min at the HiLo Restaurant where you and Ann took us for breakfast...so exciting! He almost 8' tall with a full head of vivid blond hair. Later that morning Adama spoke to us thru Nancy and said he would join us at the table next time. What fun to have direct confirmation. A new day has dawned. Sent from my iPhone Nancy Tate - Mt. Shasta
April 24 2012 16:55 Dear Ones I want to share with you something that happened today. There were four of us at breakfast in a nearby restaurant. Suddenly I happened to look out the window at a man who was coming into the place. He was extremely tall, and almost fell against the corner of the building as he rounded it to come in. His hair was flying in the breeze and he had a happy look on his face. As he came into the restaurant and sat down at the counter, we noticed that he must have been about 8' tall; his hair was blond and all askew, but in a good way. There was something about him that intrigued us. In the next instant we all agreed at the same time that it must be a Telosian. We were talking about it for a minute or 2; I looked outside at nothing in particular and when I looked back he was gone. Nobody at the table saw him leave; he didn't come back. We asked the waitress about him, and she said that he has come in maybe a couple times in a couple months. One time he ate something, and another time he disappeared in a few seconds. That confirmed to us that we were visited. I received the info that it was Enlil. Then later at home one of us received the info that it was Adama. That concerned me because of what I had been told, so I asked what was going on. I was then told that Adama is an aspect evolvement of Enlil. We were told the fullness of it, because it is an example of what is in store for so many of us, in being able to recognize the fullness of our experience in existence.
ADAMA, OF TELOS EMERGENCE CATCH THE WAVE AND BE PREPARED TO MEET US FACE TO FACE. This message was received through Dianne Robbins on February 11 2011 and confirmed by Retired Colonel Billie Faye Woodard, June 18 2011 1:00 PM Greetings from the subterranean City of Telos. I am Adama. I am so pleased to share this time with you today. We come bearing the fruits of wisdom and bringing you the elixir of life, as you join your hearts with mine. I am an Ascended Master residing in the City of Telos and wish to connect to the hearts of all our loved ones who came from Lemuria and are now residing on the surface. The conditions on Earth are very different now and you have made great strides in lifting the consciousness of yourselves and humanity during your lifetime. It is time now for you all to rejoice, for the moment for our emerging from our city underground is about to occur. There is less than one year left until 2012 and by that time, our meeting face to face will have occurred. For all those Light Servers who have yearned for our presence, we are joyous beyond joy, knowing that at last the reality of our meeting is cemented into an actual Third Dimensional time frame. Mt. Shasta hosts a City of Light above our mountain that will soon become visible to your eyes as you expand your consciousness and periphery vision, as the Creator's Energy continues to pour into your dimensional realm. Just open to receive all that is coming to you in quantum waves of light and sound, pouring forth from the Heaven Worlds to bring you the bliss you have all been yearning for. For Bliss is the Key to Enlightenment. For when you are in Bliss, you are in an expanded and heightened state of being and can access more of All That Is, right here from the physical location where you are. We are here to serve you and encourage you to reach out to us in your expanded state. And we will reach back to you, creating a union of hearts that you will feel, as assuredly as if we were touching you. Know that our time to meet is at hand. We will come to you; you don't have to go anywhere. We will reach out to you and you will find us suddenly standing before you. It will seem like magic to you and very real, as indeed it is. Actually, we are standing before you now, only your eyes cannot fathom our appearance. Just a few more notches up in your level of vibration, and we will be there for your eyes to see. For, in actuality, we are always standing here before you. We can see you clearly, and soon your eyes will be able to hone in and see us clearly, as well; as if you are looking through a telescope. We have been looking forward to this day in great anticipation and it is now speeding toward you. So catch the wave and be prepared to meet us face to face as we embrace in joyous reunion. We are your lost brothers and sisters who you have been yearning for; lost only to your sight. I am Adama. October 15 2011 Hi Anne, My name is Nancy Hundrup from Cincinnati, Ohio. This past summer I participated in what I call a hypnosis session (I have been told it is better described as "trance-channeling," where I consciously connect with a being or beings, and they can relay messages through me). As I was trancing, I suddenly met with beings from the Inner Earth. I then proceded down deeper below the Earth and met other beings. I had heard a little about people that lived under the surface, but never really believed it could be possible! Following this experience, I walked around for three days with my mouth hanging open!!! Then a couple of months later my friend and I both got the message that we should do another session, but this time in front of our group members (a group that meets once a month to establish open contact with extraterrestrials). In the beginning of the session nothing happened; then I asked my guide to assist me in this session. Suddenly my guide appeared, took me by the arm, and said, "I have someone I want you to meet!" Together we walked down a white corridor and out into a beautiful meadow. He led me up a white platform where a man stood. As I approached the man he turned around, and I recognized him to be Adama! As I stood there he took my hands in his and gave messages through me to our group! The amount of love that flowed from him into me, and out into our group, was overwhelming! Here is a transcript of the session. ADAMA/NANCY JULY 30 2011 R Rima, the facilitator N Nancy, the channeler R Is that how we are supposed to call him, Adama from the Hollow Earth? N He said "yes,"-- "that's fine." R Greet him and let him know that with much love and with much thanks we stand in his light. N There is so much love coming from him, and he says that all our sisters and brothers from Hollow Earth are sending out their love to us now. R And we receive it with much love and with much thanks. N And it won't be long until we are reunited with them. R That is wonderful because we are so eager to be reunited with them once again. Do they know how eager we are? N Yes, they have come to understand. R That is wonderful. And he is holding your hand and giving you this message, then? N Yes. R Does he know that there are many here in this space listening to him? N Yes, he is aware. R Then, let him know that we are very honored and very blessed to be in his presence at this time. N He says the honor is his! R The honor is mutual and we all express a moment of gratitude and deep thankfulness, deep love and we can all feel the love and the joy of this reunion. Let him know that we await for our meeting in person and in physical form with much love and much thanks. N We will be coming soon! R We thank you for keeping us, and for being the guardians of the Earth. Now I wish to ask and allow Adama to give any message that is now appropriate to give to those of us that are in this space and in his presence. So, I will now allow him to say whatever he wishes to say to all of us here at this time. N We have been watching your group with eager anticipation of meeting you in person. Your work (contact group) is more important than you realize, and we love you all very dearly. R Is there anything we need to do as a group in order to prepare the way for our brothers and sisters from Hollow Earth to come forth? N Your group works together as one. Just continue what you are doing. R Just continue what we are doing? N It is coming to fruition. Soon you will see us in the skies and coming from the mountains. R Coming from inside of the mountains? N Yes. R Coming in ships? N Yes. R And you say that will be soon. Will that be in the next month? Or in the next years? N I cannot give you an exact time. There are some events that must occur first. R Do these events have to do with our restructuring of society here on the surface? N There are some physical Earth changes, some shifts, that must occur. R Does that mean that our Mother Earth will be enduring some geophysical changes? N Yes. R And, we were wondering if we need to prepare for those changes in order to be protected. Is there anything we need to do? N There are some energies that must be released, some Earth energies. R Is this part of Earth's rebirthing? N It is the very beginning stages of her cleansing. R So, this is a good thing then, that is going to happen? N Yes. R And it is a necessary thing? N Yes. R OK, and… N It will bring about great changes. R So these changes are just starting to happen now? N: Yes. R And they will increase? N They will increase with great frequency. R We have already started to notice these changes. We have noticed the earth quakes, and the great fires, and the tsunamis. Are all of these the changes you speak of? N (Laugh) I'm sorry, I lost that. He winked at me! I smiled at him and he winked at me. I'm sorry I didn't hear that question. R That's ok, I will ask again. If Adama is willing to provide information about the changes we have already experienced on Earth, like the tsunamis and the earth quakes in Chili and Japan, in Australia and other places. Are these part of the physical changes that the Earth is experiencing, and… N It's a clearing away of stagnant energies, so that there can be a new rebirth. R I want to know if it is accurate that some of these changes have been clearing away the portals. N That is true. R Can you talk about these portals? What do they look like, or what are they like? Can you give us an image or an analogy that we may be able to understand? N They are a vortex of energy that allows us to enter your world. R So, are they physical? Can we see them with our physical eyes? N Not at this time. R But, we will also be experiencing changes within our own physical bodies that will enable us to see those vortexes later? N Yes. R Ok. N That is coming soon. R How are those changes going to happen to our physical bodies? N You will notice that you feel lighter and happy. R And these are changes that are happening within our cellular memories? N It's happening within your bodies. It's happening now! R Is it happening in our DNA? N Your DNA is changing. R And is it changing because of higher frequencies? N Yes. You are resonating to a higher frequency, to prepare for the ascension. R I also wish to know if we are to expect some people to be taken off the surface before these geophysical changes. Is that accurate? N That will be in the future, that is not happening at this time. R As far as our group meeting here, will we need to prepare ourselves in order to be protected from these geophysical changes or do we not need to fear? N You will be protected. R So, we can be at peace knowing we will be at the right place at the right time, and be protected always? N I am hearing something like "your group is highly regarded." R That is wonderful, and we are so honored. We are so thankful. Will we also be able to go through these portals into the Hollow Earth? N Yes, that's the gateway. R But do we need to pass through the portal of death in order to go through… N No! R So it is something we can do in our physical bodies? N Yes, but not your physical body as it is today. After it has changed. R Will we receive help in the physical transformation of our bodies? N What do you mean by help? We will be instructing you as to what to expect. R Is that part of the instructions that you will bring when you visit us? N Yes. We will have classes. R Will those be out in the open, or will they be more in secret? N They will be underground. R Do you mean physically underground, or… N Yes. R And you will be able to take us to these underground places where we will receive classes? N Yes. R Before going underground do we need to experience physical changes to be able to go underground, or can we go in our physical bodies now? N You will be in your physical body but it will have made changes. R And will you and our brothers and sisters of the Hollow Earth be able to come to the surface, in our contaminated surface as it is now? N They will have to have a protection to come to your surface. R I have heard Billie say that the atmosphere will be cleansed; is that accurate? N That is accurate. R And, dear Adama, will you also be coming to the surface? N Yes, I will be there! R And others will be with you? N I will lead my peoples. R Is it possible for you to say now where you will be first appearing? N I'm hearing "Mt. Shasta." R But is it also accurate that you can travel anywhere you wish to travel with your thought? N That is true. R And will the others also be traveling with you? N Do you mean my peoples? R Yes. Will your peoples be traveling with you? N Yes. R Will you be traveling all over the globe? N Yes. R So you will be showing yourselves to many other groups and many other individuals as well? N All over your world. R The surface world? N Yes. R We are very happy; we are very honored, and we have been waiting for this moment for eons. What can we do for preparations for you and your people? N Hold love in your hearts, and love and understand one another. R Is it true that we are, as a humanity on the surface… are we emanating more love…is that why the ascension is being more possible? N Yes! Very much more! R Does that mean we passed the test, so to say? N (laugh) He's laughing! Yes, you could say that! R Well, we are very glad to hear that, and we also would like to know, will we be able to travel with you? In the skies….in your ships from Hollow Earth, when you come? N Some of you will go in the ships and some of you will…(I don't know if he's saying "walking"…) Oh, go through the gateways. R Adama, I know that you are a great healer and we thank you for that, and I also want to know if Nancy is being helped in her healing process. She has stopped eating dead food and that is very very good, and….is there anything you can do at this time to help Nancy's metabolism to give her more strength and vitality? N We have been working with her, little by little. R She has been expressing some discomfort in her foot. Is there anything you can do to relieve that discomfort? N Yes, it can be done. R You have mentioned, previously, memory patterns. Can you clear away memory patterns that are causing discomfort in her foot? N Yes. R Is that something you would be willing to do at this time, now? N Yes, I can do that. R Thank you. That would be very good because we all want Nancy to be healthy and to experience vitality and health for the greatest good of all. Is it possible for me to ask questions while you heal Nancy's foot? N Yes. R I thank you. I want to know if you can tell me who Horus is? I am aware there is a Horus of Inner Earth, and Nancy was in the presence of Horus. Can you talk a little bit about Horus to us? N Horus is a Divine messenger. R Is that why he shines with such a bright light? N Yes. R Nancy was standing in his light, and Nancy expressed that it was a most magnificent experience. Is this the same Horus that is the assistant to the librarian in Inner Earth? Or is that a different Horus? N "Not to my knowledge." that is what I'm hearing. R OK, thank you. So, Horus is a Divine messenger. Adama, do you work with Horus? Is that someone you work together with? N: Yes. R And, is he the one relaying messages also to _______? N Yes. And many others. Now is the time for the messages to come, to prepare. R How can we come into contact with Horus, Adama? N Meditate and ask. Just simply ask to be in his presence. R And even if we don't feel like we are in his presence, is he aware of us, if we ask? N Yes, he's always aware. R So, we can always communicate even if we are eating or playing or working? We can always communicate with him and he will hear us? N Yes. R I was wondering if at this time Horus would like to come forward? N (after long pause) I think that will be another time. Tonight was Adama. R Adama, are we still standing in your presence? N Yes. R Are there others of your people there with you, at this time? N They are here but you can't see them. R Are you, at this time, in the crystal city? N Adama and I are standing inside this pyramid of light, and we are standing facing each other, and he is holding both of my hands. We are in…I don't know if it is in Hollow Earth. It's like a beautiful field full of wild flowers and it's a sunny day. I don't know if that's in Hollow Earth, or… R Ok. That is beautiful. Adama, there are some of us here in this group…you said that we are highly regarded, and we are loved and cherish and protected. We are wondering if there are some of us here who have connections to Hollow Earth, that we are not aware of at this time. N Yes, but you are beginning to understand. That is why your group was brought together. R To begin to understand these mysteries and these messages? N And to work together. R And working together means coming together and sharing? N That, but it's so much more! It's the energies that you put out to others in the universe. R Is it a frequency that we generate? N Yes. R And that frequency is changing and allowing the ascension to happen? Is that how it happens? N Yes. R So, is that frequency shattering this damper that has been preventing the Earth from ascending before? N Could you say that again? R Are we emanating a frequency that is allowing the ascension to happen? N: Yes! R: We thank you Adama, for all the information, all the beautiful messages and healing that you have done to Nancy today, and the messages you have brought for us – all of us here in this space at this time. And we look forward to meeting you and your people, and working with you. With much love, and with much thanks we take our leave. We will meet again, soon. |


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- Breed: American Pit Bull Terrier Mix
- Color: Brindle - With White
- Age: Young
- Size: Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
- Sex: Male
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I am already neutered and up to date with shots.
Mason is a 1 year old neutered male Pit Bull Terrier blend who came to the shelter as a stray. If Masonis not claimed he will be available for adoption on 01/25/13.
If you want to apply for Jackson click here. You can then email the application to the Meridian Humane Society.Applications are now being accepted, and a visitation with the dog is encouraged. All applications will be considered and the adoption coordinator will call the person chosen to adopt the dog after the available date.
Other Pets at Meridian Valley Humane Society
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Mason, a Meridian American Pit Bull Terrier dog was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a American Pit Bull Terrier for sale in Meridian, or seeking a American Pit Bull Terrier dog from a breeder in Meridian.
- Rescues and shelter volunteers in Meridian already know the personality and tendencies of their pets. This means they can match you with the right pet. That will makes it much easier transition to owning a pet for yourself and your new pet.
- On average adoption fees are much less than you'd pay a Meridian breeder, or pet store. Plus most often rescue pets have already been to the veterinarian for a check-up, had a round of vaccinations, and are spayed or neutered. That is a lot of savings!
- You will become a hero, and give a needy dog or cat a loving home. In fact, there are even American Pit Bull Terrier breeders who help with American Pit Bull Terrier rescue. One puppy or kitten adopted in Meridian paves the way for another one to be saved.


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An offshoot of the popular District franchise, Cakelove, Love Café is a casual gathering spot serving coffee, sweets, and light meals. The café, like its sister shop, was founded by Warren Brown, a lawyer-turned-baker. Located on U Street, the eatery sells desserts and pastries from nearby Cakelove, including assorted cake slices and bedrolls (walnut cake covered with cream cheese icing). Savory lunch offerings run the gamut from black bean quesadillas to hummus and veggie pitas, while breakfast includes egg and bacon bagels, scones, and granola. Coffee and espresso drinks are served as well.
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This profile summarizes the major arms control agreements, regimes, initiatives, and practices that India subscribes to and those that it does not. It also describes the major weapons programs, policies, and holdings of India, as well as its proliferation record. This profile is one of a series focused on the arms control record and status of key states, all of which are available on the Arms Control Association's Website at http://www.armscontrol.org.
Major Multilateral Arms Control Agreements and Treaties
Signed |
Ratified |
Biological Weapons Convention |
1973 |
1974 |
Chemical Weapons Convention |
1993 |
1996 |
Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty -Only supports the treaty in the context of general nuclear disarmament.[1] |
- - - |
- - - |
Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) -Has developed nuclear weapons outside the treaty. |
- - - |
- - - |
Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons -Party to all protocols. |
1981 |
1984 |
Outer Space Treaty |
1967 |
1982 |
Ottawa Mine Ban Convention -Employs landmines for border defense. |
- - - |
- - - |
Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (CPPNM) |
- - - |
2002* |
CPPNM 2005 Amendment |
- - - |
2007 |
International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism |
2006 |
2006* |
*India stated that it will not be bound by the dispute settlement procedures in Paragraph 2, Article 17
*India stated that it will not be bound by the dispute settlement procedures in Paragraph 1, Article 23
Export Control Regimes, Nonproliferation Initiatives, and Safeguards
Australia Group: Not a member.
Missile Technology Control Regime: Not a member, but India pledged in July 2005 to adhere to the regime's guidelines.
Nuclear Suppliers Group: Not a member, but India vowed to "harmonize" its export controls with those advocated by the voluntary 45-member group. India is prohibited from importing key nuclear materials and technologies from group members because New Delhi does not subject its entire nuclear enterprise to safeguards administered by the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Wassenaar Arrangement: Not a member.
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Additional Protocol: IAEA approved additional protocol on March 3, 2009.
Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism: Not a participant.
Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation: Not a participant.
Proliferation Security Initiative: Not a participant. A senior U.S. official indicated to Arms Control Today that the initiative does not target Indian transfers because it is a U.S. ally.[2]
UN Security Council Resolutions 1540 and 1673: India has filed reports on its activities to fulfill the resolutions and offered to host IAEA courses on physical security of nuclear facilities.
Major Weapons Programs, Policies, and Practices
Biological Weapons:
The Indian biotechnology private sector is highly sophisticated and the government conducts defensive biological weapons research. No evidence points to an offensive weapons program.
Chemical Weapons:
India has destroyed over half of its declared 1,055 metric tons of chemical weapon stockpiles. India's destruction deadline is April 2009. Indian industry exports precursor and dual-use chemicals and the armed forces operate an active chemical weapons defense program.
Conventional Weapons Trade:
India is a leading buyer of conventional arms. Between 1999 and 2006, India totaled $22.4 billion in arms sales agreements, according to a 2007 report by the U.S. Congressional Research Service. That total made India first among all developing arms buyers during that period.[3] India became the leading global arms importer in the period from 2007 to 2011, accounting for ten percent of total arms imports. This trend is expected to continue, with an announced increase of 17 percent in defense spending for the fiscal year 2012-2013.[4]
The Nuclear Arsenal, an Overview:
India is estimated to have an arsenal of 80 to 100 warheads with plutonium cores.[5] India is working to expand its fleet of ground-launched ballistic missiles capable of delivering nuclear weapons and is developing submarine launched ballistic missile (SLBM) capability.
Delivery Systems
Ballistic Missiles: India has an active and advanced ballistic missile sector, which has produced a nuclear-capable short-range ballistic missile - the Prithvi 1 - that is in service. Nuclear-capable medium-range and intermediate-range ballistic missiles are also under development and have been flight-tested, with mixed results including both successful tests and failures. There have been eight successful tests of the 700 kilometer range Agni-1 missile, and several successful tests of a 2,000 kilometer range Agni-2. While the Agni-1 is fully operational and deployed, the status of the Agni-2 is less certain. The Agni-2 was most recently tested in July 2012. The Agni-3 is a two stage, solid fuelled missile with a range of 3,000 kilometers, India's Defense Research and Development organization (DRDO) was included into military service in 2012 and is currently in production. The longest range missile under development is India's Agni-5 with a reported range of 5,000 kilometers, making it capable of reaching Shanghai or Beijing, but short of the 5,500 kilometer threshold for an ICBM. The Agni-5 was successfully tested for the first time on April 19, 2012. According to the DRDO, the Agni-5 has a potential maximum range of 5,500-5,800 kilometers, although this has not been confirmed in tests.[6] Consistent reports exist that India also intends to convert a space launch vehicle into an intercontinental-range ballistic missile, the Surya.[7]
Submarine Launched Ballistic Missiles: India has tested a submarine-launched ballistic missile, the K-15, four times. The first test took place in February 2008 from a submerged pontoon, not a submarine. Estimates of the range of the K-15 are between 290 and 700 kilometers. In July, 2012, India announced that the K-15 was ready for production, although it will likely undergo further testing before it is deployed. Upon deployment of the nuclear capable K-15, India will have completed the triad. In addition, India has conducted seven tests of a ship-launched ballistic missile based on the Prithvi design - the Dhanush - with a range of about 350 kilometers.
Cruise Missiles: India has worked with Russia to produce the BrahMos supersonic anti-ship and land-attack cruise missile. The missile, which can be launched from aircraft, ships, or a mobile ground vehicle, has an estimated range of roughly 300 kilometers—the threshold range of missiles that Missile Technology Control Regime members are supposed to exercise restraint in exporting. India announced plans to test a second cruise missile called the Nirbhay in 2012. According to the DRDO, the Nirbhay will have a range of 1,000 kilometers and will be capable of carrying multiple warheads.
Since 1984 India has been developing a nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, the Arihant, as a third platform for nuclear warhead delivery. This submarine is expected to complete sea trials and begin patrols in 2013, and will likely carry 12 K-15 SLBM's.
Strategic Bombers
India's only known nuclear capable aircraft is the Mirage 2000H. This plane has a range of 1850 km and is capable of carrying up to 6300 kg of explosive. It can only deliver gravity-based nuclear bombs. It is also believed that the Jaguar IS Shamsher and the Sukhoi Su-30MKI combat aircrafts have been modified to deliver nuclear payloads. [8] In 2012 India selected the Rafale fighter jet to replace its aging fleet of Mirage 2000 planes. The first Rafale planes are expected to be delivered in late 2013.
Nuclear Weapons
Indian officials say the size of their nuclear stockpile is based on maintaining a "credible minimum deterrent." Although India stated in January 2003 that it would not use nuclear weapons against states that do not possess such arms and declared that nuclear weapons would only be used to retaliate against a nuclear attack, the government reserved the right to use nuclear weapons in response to biological or chemical weapons attacks.
India's nuclear warheads are believed to be stored in a disassembled state, with the fissile core kept separate from the warhead package. This practice greatly increases the the time required to deploy the weapons.
India has conducted three nuclear weapon tests, although it claimed its first test was a "peaceful" nuclear explosion. In addition, one test involved two simultaneous explosions and another involved three synchronized blasts. The first test occurred May 18, 1974, and the last took place May 13, 1998.
Fissile Material
India produces highly enriched uranium (HEU), but not to weapons grade levels. Its HEU production is intended to fuel the reactor cores for its nuclear submarine program and it is believed to be enriched to between 30 and 45 percent. India's HEU stockpile is estimated at approximately 2 tons.
India continues to produce fissile material for weapons purposes and refused to cease such production as part of a proposed U.S.-Indian civilian nuclear cooperation deal. New Delhi has approximately 520 kilograms of plutonium available for nuclear weapons - enough for 100 to 130 warheads - and up to another 11.5 metric tons of reactor grade plutonium in spent fuel, which could be reprocessed for weapons use.[9] Some analysts estimate that India could increase its production of fissile material for weapons if it succeeds in securing foreign nuclear fuel shipments because such a move would free up more Indian domestic resources currently divided between the military and civilian sector for building bombs.[10] India agreed in 2006 to allow 14 of its 22 nuclear reactors to be monitored by the IAEA, and has since updated its plan to include an additional four for safeguards.
Proliferation Record
India's first nuclear test was of a device derived partially from Canadian and U.S. exports designated for peaceful purposes. That test spurred the United States and several other countries to create the Nuclear Suppliers Group to more severely restrict global nuclear trade.
The George W. Bush administration has sanctioned several Indian entities for transferring technologies and know-how to Iraq and Iran that could contribute to chemical or biological weapons programs. Independent analysts also allege that India's procurement system for its own nuclear programs could leak or reveal nuclear know-how to other states or non-state actors.[11]
Other Arms Control and Nonproliferation Activities
India has concluded bilateral confidence-building measures with Pakistan. After their tit-for-tat nuclear tests in 1998, the two rivals volunteered to abstain from nuclear testing. They also have established a hotline to reduce the risk of accidental nuclear war and agreed to exchange advance notifications of ballistic missile flight tests.
At the 65-member Conference on Disarmament, India favors negotiation of a fissile material cutoff treaty that is "effectively verifiable," which is a condition opposed by the United States. At that Geneva forum and elsewhere, India has consistently called for general nuclear disarmament by all states.
In March 2006, India pledged to subject more of its nuclear facilities to IAEA safeguards as part of a U.S.-Indian initiative to exempt India from current U.S. and multilateral nuclear trade restrictions. In 2008 India negotiated a limited agreement with the IAEA, which resulted in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) removing the ban on nuclear trade with India. Since then India has negotiated nuclear cooperation agreements with countries including the U.S., U.K., Russia, France, Namibia, South Korea, Mongolia, Canada, Argentina, and Kazakhstan.
The Obama administration in a November 2010 statement expressed its support for India's membership in four export control groups, inclduing the NSG, the Missile Technology Control Regime, the Australian Group, and the Wassanaar Agreement. Membership in the NSG requires membership and compliance with the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty - which India is still not party to - a factor that has impeded India's admittance to the group. Discussions in June 2012 within the NSG about India's potential membership have remained inconclusive.
-Updated by Victor Silva
1. Embassy of India, "Nuclear Non-Proliferation, http://www.indianembassy.org/policy/CTBT/embassy_non_proliferation.htm.
2. Boese, Wade, "The Proliferation Security Initiative: An Interview with John Bolton," Arms Control Today, December 2003, p. 37.
3. Natural Resources Defense Council, "India's Nuclear Forces, 2007," Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, July/August 2007, p. 74.
4. Speier, Richard, "U.S. Space Aid to India: On a "Glide Path" to ICBM Trouble?" Arms Control Today, March 2006, p. 13.
5. Grimmett, Richard F., Conventional Arms Transfers to Developing Nations, 1999-2006, Congressional Research Service, September 26, 2007, 92 pp.
6. BBC News "India behind 24% jump in world arms trade," 19 March 2012, http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-17433630.
7. Hans Kristensen and Robert Norris, Indian nuclear forces, 2012, Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, July 2012.
8. SIPRI Yearbook 2013, (Oxford: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, 2012), p 313
9. Hans Kristensen and Robert Norris, Indian nuclear forces, 2012, Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, July 2012.
10. Mian, Zia, A. H. Nayyar, R. Rajaraman, and M. V. Ramana, Fissile Materials in South Asia: The Implications of the U.S.-Indian Nuclear Deal, International Panel on Fissile Materials, September 2006, 36 pp.
11. Albright, David, and Basu, Susan, Neither a Determined Proliferator Nor a Responsible Nuclear State: India's Record Needs Scrutiny, Institute for Science and International Security, April 5, 2006, 4 pp.


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The rivendell bow gives a character a +1 attack on "Ranged Attacks". What defines a ranged attack? is it an attack made by a character with the ranged ability? Is it only attacks that actually use the ranged ability, as in, attacking an enemy engaged with another player? If so, does hand upon the bow (allows you to attack the staging area with a ranged combatant) not count as a ranged attack?
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Former Hamilton player finds new club in Iran
Flavio Paixao, who was one half of the Portuguese twins that played for Hamilton Accies in the SPL for the last two seasons before being released in the summer, has found a new club in an unexpected place.
The 26-year-old has signed for Tractor Sazi, who are based in the Iranian city of Tabriz which is the capital of the East Azerbaijan province and ply their trade in the top flight of football in the country.
The club are owned by the Iran Tractor Manufacturing Co and their club badge proudly displays a red and white tractor and these colours would appear to be the only similarity to the New Douglas Park club.
Twin brother Marco is still without a new club.