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What the US Drone War Is, What It Isn't and Remembering the Nameless Victims
This is the talk I gave in Madison two weeks ago at the Veterans for Peace Memorial Day Commemoration:
I am so glad to be here in Madison, and to appreciate what Madison has brought us, including the 1967 Dow Chemical protests against Napalm, and the 2011 uprising against Walker. The Veterans for Peace chapter in Madison is so active. I saw many of you last week in Chicago, protesting US/NATO war crimes. Todd Dennis and others did an inspiring action last Sunday by throwing their medals, won in the illegitimate, unjust, immoral US wars on Afghanistan and Iraq, back at the NATO Summit. I am proud of Iraq Veterans Against the War for the content of their message, and for the way many of them spoke of the damage to the people of those countries.
After almost 11 years of US war on Afghanistan, I've had people say to me recently, "at least President Obama is ending that war." Of course, he isn't doing any such thing. It was Obama who vastly expanded the war on Afghanistan in 2009 to 150,000 troops. It's the US/NATO forces under which the "surge" brought about the biggest loss of Afghan civilian life of the war, during the last year. It's Obama and Afghan President Karzai who just signed an agreement to keep US forces in Afghanistan until 2024, or another 12 years at least.
This was the war that had to be fought to "save" the Afghan people, according to the Bush regime. In 2001, Afghanistan was the second most dangerous country on the globe for a woman to give birth. In 2011, it was the MOST dangerous country for a woman to give birth – it had the highest maternal mortality rate in the world.  And this past winter brought reports of dozens of children under 5 freezing to death in coalition-sponsored refugee camps, while the U.S. has sent tens of billions of dollars to fund the occupation.
Out of this comes the U.S. drone war, now fully directed and justified by the Obama administration. Since 2009, Obama has increased the use of unmanned aerial vehicles – drones – by 8 times more than the Bush administration in Pakistan. Drones are now fully a part of the US war-fighting plan, so much so that the US Air Force is now training more pilots of un-manned vehicles than of fighter-bomber planes. These pilots are based around the world, and within the US, controlling the surveillance and armed drones at 18" from the action on their screens. Of the two US drone programs, the one run by the CIA is probably the larger – the budget is secret – and employs civilian pilots.
The argument from The Pentagon is that drones can "surgically target" insurgents. You have people in the Obama Justice Department who criticized George Bush for doing what they now defend Obama for doing. In fact, the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, which tracks US drone strikes in Pakistan, has found that at least 175  children have been killed, and hundreds of people not involved with Al Qaeda or any local insurgent group. In fact, the U.S. military defines people as insurgents merely by the fact that they've been killed in a drone strike. Most alarmingly, there are repeated and growing examples of strikes coming in series, killing groups of rescuers and mourners. There is no hiding from the drones; they have sophisticated surveillance technology, including heat sensors that can see through walls. Buildings and bodies are obliterated.
So that's what the US drone war is. But, as terrible as the use of drones is, it doesn't change anything about US wars of empire. They are still illegitimate, immoral, unjust. And they are most damaging to the people they target; secondarily, they have mostly destroyed the lives of the one million U.S. military who have been used to fight them. The U.S. drone wars — now in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Yemen, Somalia and they used drones in Libya – are the newest technological development in the United States effort to spread an unchallengeable empire, no matter who the president is.
The problem for those of us trying to end these wars is that too many people living in this country go along with these crimes carried out in our name, thinking that their interests are the same as those in power. World Can't Wait says, "Humanity and the Planet Come First – Stop the Crimes of Our Government." We say this in recognition of the damage causes by these now endless wars, the system of indefinite detention that is part of the wars, and in recognition that American lives are not more important than other lives.
Join us in working to end the crimes of our government, and in a sending a message to the people of the world that there are people here who say, NO, not in our name!


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White Christmas
Many of you have asked about the picture of Brentwood Baptist Church in the snow we used on our Christmas card this year…
This picture was taken by a member of BBC, Ray Sandusky. You can find out more about Ray's work at raysandusky.com.
I love this picture!

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WASHINGTON, November 7, 2012 – Today is the glorious 95th anniversary of the Great October Socialist Revolution in Russia, celebrated by the masses of the world with spontaneous marching in goose-stepping columns as they share their rations of potatoes and beet vodka.
It is symbolic that on this day American workers, peasants, and the toiling unwashed intelligentsia also celebrate the re-election of their first openly socialist president, hoping he will soon abolish the capitalist oppression of gainful employment and replace it with equal rations of beets and potatoes.
We salute the entitled voting masses who stormed the polling places to bring the revolution to America.
They stood on the shoulders of the martyrs of Benghazi and Bush-engineered terrorist attacks, victims of the right-wing media smear machine, as well as Luddites, Harmonites, Hippies, Black Panthers, Weather Underground, Cloward and Piven, progressive media, and all those who worked tirelessly on taking the few remaining working factories away from the greedy stockholders and giving them to the selfless Labor Unions.
This time, I'm sure, we can make it work!
On this day in 1917 the downtrodden masses in Russia also shaped their history and at a single stroke abolished the rule of capital, private property, markets, supply and demand, thermodynamics, gravity, and other laws governing the unfair and reactionary Universe.
Unfortunately, the envisioned fundamental transformation failed to come about in a single isolated country, because the rest of the world continued to be ruled by the bourgeois classes who deploy reactionary laws of economics, physics, chemistry, and biology to oppress the suffering populations. Their malicious enforcement of the second law of thermodynamics resulted in an untimely entropy of the isolated socialist system.
In addition, the United States and its capitalist allies continuously sent spies, saboteurs, and subversive agents to tamper with the happy dictatorship of the proletariat.
The sheer volume of these spies was such that the People's KGB didn't have time to catch and interrogate them all. Eventually, the hard-working Commissars found themselves saving the Workers' Paradise by summarily shooting all suspects in the head and sending about 20 million of them to hard labor camps.
Trying to catch up with the overwhelming enemy infiltration, the KGB expanded its domestic and foreign intelligence operations to gloriously unparalleled proportions. That didn't help either, as it also became infiltrated by enemies who were eventually shot in the head or sent to their death in hard labor camps.
But now, as the world is being taken over by socialist parties and the last bulwark of capitalism, the United States, has fallen into the hands of the People's World Government, the entropy of isolation is not going to happen.
The entropy itself is going to be outlawed globally, in the process of gradual revision and sequestration of all unfair laws that previously oppressed the struggling masses.
The Party welcomes your comments and suggestions on the following issues:
- How better to improve the lives of the downtrodden by changing the rules of living.
- How to deal with the recalcitrant enemies of the people and where to find them.
- Desired features and options for a new genetically engineered human being who would be fit to live in the Glorious New World of This Tuesday (the program to be financed by the next stimulus package).
At The People's Cube, we do NOT equate all "liberals" with communists. The purpose of this website is to pick up "liberal" hitchhikers and give them a ride to the communist wonderland - the inevitable end result of their "well-meaning" policies.
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I drove into Olneyville Square on the first stop of a mission to solve one of the state's great questions.
No, not how to address unemployment, high taxes or underfunded pensions.
Which wiener joint is the real "original" New York System?
That's the name of an iconic Rhode Island brand.
Of wieners.
Or rather, the meat sauce spread on top of them. That's what makes New York System iconic. Not just the dogs — the sauce.
Which brings up one other mission I was on. The New York System recipe, like the formula for Coke, is a fiercely guarded secret. Perhaps, I told myself, I could crack it.
I began at "Olneyville New York System" on 20 Plainfield St. The first thing I learned is there's not a lot of turnover here.
I was greeted by "Sal" — Salvatore O'Brien, who's been counterman for 33 years. He pointed to Dennis Dias, cooking wieners by the window. He's been "corner guy" for 15 years.
Nick Barros is the big burly grill guy. He said he was the new kid — he's only worked there 13 years.
Jimmy Saccoccio, manager, was doing the books at a booth, which is why the others sometimes call him "Jimmy Numbers." He's 59 and began working here 45 years ago.
I decided to cut to the chase.
What, I asked, was the secret formula?
They smiled, shrugged and said even they don't know it. Only the owners do.
There are two big names in the world of local wieners, at least the New York System bran. There's the Pappas family of Smith Street, and the Stevens family here in Olneyville.
The staff told me Greg Stevens, 53, the main overseer of this location, would be in soon.
I pointed to a rack of dry-mix spice packets for sale with the ingredients on the label. That didn't seem very clandestine.
Barros — the big grill guy — explained that ingredients are on Coke cans too, but the secret is how much of each you use.
I asked why employees stay so long.
"It's a family thing," said Barros. "Once you start working here, you end up falling in love with the place."
So do most customers he added, and then explained why.
"If you walk in, we already know what you're going to have. Unless you switch on us. Though we get mad if you switch."
Barros said he wanted me to refer to him not just as the grill guy, but, "AKA, the black guy." He laughed, but added there was a serious point. New York System is a place where you see every background and age; and at almost every hour — it's open 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. weekdays, and until 3 a.m. weekends.
I asked how many wieners they sell a day.
"More than 100 and less than a million," said Barros. He said that's one more secret you can't have the competition knowing. The wiener game, he explained, is competitive.
He also said they serve a big diner-like menu, but the most common order is the classic: two New York System wieners, coffee milk and an order of fries covered in salt, vinegar and ketchup.
They told me any customer would likely confirm that New York System is a legend, so I picked a man sitting alone at a booth.
His name was David Perreault, 67, and said he's been eating here since age 4. He did some quick math and figured he'd eaten about 20,000 New York System wieners in his life. He used to dine here daily and he's still a regular.
"Me and my girl come at least two times a week," he said.
He's now semi-retired, working part-time as a gun instructor at the Hope Rifle and Pistol Club on Manton Avenue. The staff told me his usual order was two wieners all the way and coffee milk. Perreault nodded. He was having it now. He said he's been to almost every place that serves New York System, but likes this one the best.
"Because of the people who work here," he said. "They're a riot."
He also finds the Olneyville-location wieners slightly milder. On the other hand, he still recommends coffee milk to smooth out the hit.
I asked Perreault how many stars he'd give the place.
I told him restaurant reviewers are only allowed five.
"I'd still give it 10."
I looked at his gun instructor cap and decided not to argue.
Saccoccio, the manager, said they have plenty of longtime customers, and sat me next to Rita Downing.
She's 75 and has been coming here since age 8.
"Somebody's got to keep bothering them," she explained.
Tony Neary, 81, has also been a New York System fan since childhood. He's a retired letter carrier who lives in Johnston. I asked his address.
"Can't give it to you," he joked. "Too many guys are looking for me."
Does he eat here often? He nodded at the wieners rotating on the corner grill.
"Whenever those puppy dogs call me," he said.
I asked grill man Barros which "System" location is the real original.
"We're the best," he said. "But Smith Street did open before us. You gotta give 'em that."
That seemed to give me the answer, but just then, owner Greg Stevens, 52, walked in, and the story got complicated.
He said the Smith Street New York System was indeed founded in 1927, while Olneyville opened in 1946, but it turns out both descend from the same Greek family.
Gus Pappas, 63, owns Smith Street. His grandfather Augustus Pappas was there at the start.
Greg Stevens and family own Olneyville, but his great-grandfather was related to Smith Street-founder Augustus, and involved with the family decision to open a wiener place in Rhode Island.
The Olneyville Stevens ancestry, by the way, is just as Greek as Pappas. The name was originally Stavrianakos and Americanized coming through Ellis Island.
And the Stevenses were more than just part of the founding clan. When Augustus Pappas died suddenly in the early 1930s, his widow called her brother Nicholas Stevens — Greg Stevens' great-grandfather — to help, and he did, moving to Providence from Brooklyn to keep the Smith Street place running.
He eventually branched off in 1946 to open Olneyville, bringing the recipe secrets with him, and adding a few tweaks.
I asked Stevens the different between the two wieners.
For one, he said, Olneyville keeps on the casing while Smith Street serves them skinless.
After that, he said, they both use mustard, celery salt and chopped onion.
And then the big secret: the special meat sauce. The two places, he said, are slightly different.
Aside from himself, Stevens said, only three people know the Olneyville recipe — his co-owner sister, Stephanie Turini, and her husband, John, who runs Olneyville's North Providence location.
They have a third place in Cranston. So it's a small empire. But Greg Stevens hardly acts like a CEO. He's been working the late shift for 25 years, often until 3 a.m. on weekends. Sometimes he's the corner man, sometimes the dishwasher. He said he's constantly cleaning all surfaces, adding, "Fingerprints drive me crazy."
One thing he loves about his work is serving every background.
"It's amazing what comes through this door," he said. "Bentleys, homeless and everyone in between. Advertising people ask who's our demographic. We don't have a demographic."
He said the Providence police chief once came in at midnight and said how unusual it was to see almost every age and race eating the same thing at the same place.
I drove to the Smith Street place, which has four letters built into the tile floor: ONYS, standing for Original New York System.
Here, too, I started with a customer, Bob Stockley, 64. He said he's been eating there since age 7. He's now a vegetarian, except for New York System wieners. Every month or so, he falls off the wagon and comes here for two "all the way" — and coffee milk. That's all he's ever gotten here.
He calls it the ultimate comfort food, both for taste and nostalgia. Eating here, he said, brings back being the kid he once was growing up around the corner.
"It's kinda the feeling of hot chocolate in winter," he said.
He added one more reason people come here: New York System wieners are one dish you can't make better at home.
Owner Gus Pappas came in and didn't disagree, but said they do sell dry mix, and one of his proudest moments was when a contingent of Rhode Island soldiers in Iraq wrote asking for New York System. Pappas took out their letter and began reading:
"I'm staff Sergeant Robert Taylor of the 115th military police company, RI National Guard. We are currently doing duty in Iraq. There are about 120 Rhode Islanders who became hungry for a taste of home … It is our fondest wish that you can find it in your heart to send some wieners to some soldiers to keep our morale up in this difficult time."
Pappas sent enough dry mix for 1,000 wieners and got a photo back of 16 soldiers eating them under the heading, "The Dogs of War."
At 64, Pappas is owner, heir and keeper of the legacy along with his dad, Ernie, 91, and mom, 92.
He showed me an old photograph of the time Greg Stevens talked about: A picture from the 1930s of the staff here at Smith Street, including his dad, Ernie Pappas, as a young man, and his uncle, Nicholas Stevens — who had come up from New York to run the place, and would soon branch out to Olneyville.
When Gus Pappas was younger, he planned to be a musician and studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston. He even toured for a while playing guitar and keyboard backing up The Five Satins, known for their hit "In the Still of the Night." Pappas continues to make music you can find online at guspappasmusic.com.
But he saw New York System as a legacy he was meant to carry on, and he's been doing it since 1970.
I asked about the meat sauce recipe. They call it chili-sauce on Smith Street. He said that only he, his father and a few other family members know the secret. And he's not telling anyone.
Could he at least tell me how the secret started?
Pappas said his grandfather got the recipe from his cousin Nicholas Pappas, who started "Nick's Original Coney Island Hot Dogs," which has been serving in Fall River since 1920. But those are hot dogs, and New York System serves wieners, and the recipes are slightly different, and …
… and I guess that's the best I can do in sorting out who's the real original.
As for the secret sauce, I'd pushed hard on the Olneyville counter guys. Couldn't the owners whisper it to me or something? Their response: "Yes, but then they'd have to kill you."
I told Gus Pappas I'd long wondered about something else: Why is New York System bigger here than in New York?
"My father's brother tried it in New York, but it didn't go over," he said. "It's just kind of a Rhode Island thing."
He's not sure why. But he says they chose the name "New York System" to reflect the Coney Island hot dog roots.
The real question is what happens next to the Original New York System outlets. Pappas and his wife, Joanne, a retired teacher, don't have children, so Smith Street has no heirs waiting to take over.
In Olneyville, Greg Stevens has no children, either.
But his sister does — John Turini, 17, a Moses Brown student who was washing dishes the day I visited. He's the fifth generation. He said he's certainly open to carrying on.
If he does, his uncle Greg Stevens told me his nephew's mission will be the opposite of what most businesses strive for.
"A lot of restaurants are about evolving, changing with trends," he said. "The biggest challenge of this place is not to change. We're about keeping tradition."
Sometimes, he said, people will come in saying it's their first time back in 20 years. If they order wieners, Stevens will ask if they taste the same.
"If they say yes," he told me, "that's the greatest compliment."
It means he's doing his most important job: Carrying on a Rhode Island legacy.
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Royal Liverpool Golf Club at Hoylake in Wirral is today announced as the host venue for the 2012 Ricoh Women's British Open, the first time that the Club has hosted this prestigious Championship.
The Royal Liverpool Golf Club, also known as Hoylake, is the second oldest seaside links golf course in England. Built on a racecourse in 1869, this famous course has played host to some of golf's most historical moments, including holding the inaugural men's amateur championship in 1885, the first international match in 1902 between Scotland and England and in 1921, the first international match between Great Britain and the United States, later known as the Walker Cup.
Between 1897 and 2006, Hoylake has hosted the men's Open Championship 11 thrilling times, including the 1930 famous victory of Bobby Jones who went on to win a grand slam that year. More recently, after a gap of nearly 40 years, the Open Championship returned to Hoylake in 2006 with Tiger Woods triumphing during a week of unusually benign weather.
Ominously the club's website highlights Bernard Darwin's famous quote; "Hoylake, blown upon by mighty winds, breeder of mighty champions" and there is no doubt that the course will test the strategic strengths for which the world's best women are so renown. During his 2006 victory, where for once the winds did not blow, Tiger Woods' respect for the penal bunkers was such that he struck his driver only once during the tournament.
The Championship Committee has also announced a new date for 2012 ensuring the tournament does not clash with the London Olympics. It will now take place at the later date of the 13th to 16th September. Once again, the Committee has triumphed in its quest to hold the most international Women's Major in golf on one of the world's best courses.
Shona Malcolm, the Ladies' Golf Union's CEO explained, "We are absolutely delighted to be introducing Royal Liverpool Golf Club at Hoylake to the Ricoh British Women's Open course rotation. The Ladies' Golf Union is committed to playing the Women's British Open at the best British courses and it is a great coup for the top players to be heading to such an esteemed venue. Adding this news to previously announced Carnoustie for 2011 and as well our return to St Andrews in 2013 for a second time, we have a thrilling few years ahead of us."
Kieran O'Brien, Chairman of Council of Royal Liverpool Golf Club added, "The Ricoh Women's British Open has gone from strength to strength in recent years and is truly one of the great sporting events held in the UK today. We are very proud of our Club's rich heritage and the many memorable golfing moments we have played host to over the years and are happy that we will now be playing such an important role in the women's game too. We are thoroughly looking forward to working with the LGU and IMG in 2012."
The staging of the 2012 Championship has been made possible not only by the strong support of Royal Liverpool Golf Club and its Members, but also by Wirral Council which has committed to providing significant infrastucture and operational support together with funding from the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) which should to ensure that the 2012 Championship is just as successful as The Open played at Hoylake in 2006.
The partnership formed to bring the Ricoh Women's British Open to Wirral proves once again how forward thinking the Council is and how it has realised just how significant major sporting events are to the region.
Cllr Steve Foulkes, Leader of Wirral Council added, "This is fantastic news for Wirral and is further evidence of how we are determined to build on the legacy of 'The People's Open' in 2006. By hosting the Ricoh Women's British Open we will attract new visitors to the Borough as well as returning golf fans who enjoyed themselves with us four years ago. Such a prestigious golf championship will provide not only Wirral but the whole of the Northwest with a huge boost and we look forward to welcoming the world's best female golfers to Wirral in 2012."
Steven Broomhead, Chief Executive of the NWDA, said, "This is fantastic news, not just for Royal Liverpool and Wirral, but for the whole of the Northwest. The return of the Women's Open to the region in 2012 underlines the great golfing that we have here in the Northwest and justifies the claim that we are England's Golf Coast. We have a whole host of international championships across the region over the next few years, including the Open Championship at Royal Lytham & St Annes in 2012, which will ensure that the spotlight will be on England's Golf Coast."
This announcement comes on the back of another major announcement made during the 2009 Championship, won by Scotland's Catriona Matthew, that Ricoh will continue as title sponsors until at least 2013.
Simon Sasaki, Chairman and CEO, Ricoh Europe PLC commented, "The Ricoh Women's British Open is an excellent platform for Ricoh to combine its sponsorship activities with its overall business goal of helping customers move their business forward. It also aligns with the brand attributes of Ricoh; Innovation, Expertise and Sustainability. This is magnified at the Tournament by the professional players, whose performances get better and better, year on year. We are delighted to hear that Royal Liverpool Golf Club will be hosting the Championship in 2012. I've heard so much about the course and remember vividly the magnificent Open Championship played there in 2006. We look forward to 2012 and being part of another significant moment in the history of this great Tournament."
The Ricoh Women's British Open was founded by the Ladies' Golf Union in 1976 and is staged in conjunction with IMG, the world's largest sports marketing company. The event has been co-sanctioned by the LPGA and LET since 1994 and gained Major status in 2001.


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Whitney trivia: what time was baby whitney born on that hot August night in 1963?
I Look To You
I'm gonna take a wild guess and say the girl was born about 4:00 am. Then again, if Nippy thought the saints came out at 5 am, then that may have just been the time she decided to be born. There you go, I'm gonna say she was born at 5:00 am. That's my final answer....
lol whiterabbit, hilarious!
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Beautiful tribute for our sweetheart and unforgettable Whitney!! We will always love you Whitney!! Thank you aselieme!!!
Hey Kimberlyn, what time was Whitney born??? Don't leave us hanging!
Whitney was born 8:55pm EST
Whitney Trivia: Who gave Whitney that ring band she often wore on her left hand? (The same one you see on her hand in her picture at the top of this page.)
This ring is not what Eddie Murphy gave, Whiterabbit??
No, DiWhitney, I think Eddie Murphy gave her a diamond ring, or something glittery. Kimberlyn should be able to set us straight. Kimberlyn? Are you there?....
Who gave Whitney that ring band she often wore on her left hand? Do tell us, oh wise one...


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Among the 14 screens at the Theatres at Mall of America is a VIP theater (for adults 21 and up) with small tables and bar beverages. A 3D-viewing theater features 30 D-BOX motion seats. The playlist includes major and indie films, and the theatre frequently runs promotions such as Date Night, Dinner and a Movie, and Double Feature packages. Free Family Flicks are shown on Saturday mornings, with a second screen showing the same movie in a sensory-friendly environment for individuals with autism and their families. There are also listening devices and wheelchair access.
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We are thinking of putting in Galactica Blue granite for our island but do not know what type of lighting we should have over it in order to highlight the blue shimmer (for lack of better words). Currently there are recessed lights over the island and halogen lights do seem to bring out our sample color. I was wondering if there are much better alternatives. Am hesitant on pendants as they all seem to be more for accent lighting and do not cast a bright enough light onto the surface. Thanks in advance for your responses. |
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Halogen is going to be your best bet. They have a great CRI and a good crispness of light. If you can get away with low voltage halogen, they'll be even better- less heat projection than line voltage. Pendants are fine. Just as long as they use halogen bulbs. Color temperature is good gauge for the overall look of the light... sort of the feel that it gives to the room. But it's the Color Rendering Index (CRI) number which shows how well the lights source shows the true color of what's being illuminated. |
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Looking for a puppy training school? Let me help you to select a dog school both you and your puppy will enjoy.
Before looking at the criteria I think are important when selecting a puppy training school, let's first look at why I think it's a good idea to attend puppy training classes...
There are many advantages for both you and your puppy to attending puppy training classes...
If you have a choice between several dog training schools in your neighborhood, I suggest that you visit each of them before you enroll. Ask whether you may attend one of their puppy training classes as an observer. Take a look at their facilities, training classes and specifically their dog trainers.
Here's what you should give specific attention to.....
The Terrain: It's important that the training ground has ample space so that the puppies don't feel cramped. Working under confined conditions causes fear in some dogs which may lead to unnecessary aggression.
The dog school should also have a fenced in area where the puppies are allowed to run free and play. Letting your puppy play with other puppies is an important part of puppy training. Through play your puppy learns to socialize with other dogs. I feel this is one of the most important functions of a puppy training school, since a properly socialized dog will give you far fewer problems later on. Many puppies are taken away from their litter when they are only 6 weeks old and miss out learning important social skills like bite inhibition.
Also have a look at the facilities where you can tie your puppy when you're not working with him. Do they provide sufficient shade and shelter from the elements?
The Puppy Training Classes: Determine whether praise or punishment are predominantly used during the puppy training. The times when dogs were forced to be obedient by beating, kicking, shocking, suspending them from their leash or other medieval methods should be long gone. Such measures cause severe distress and can seriously damage the relationship between you and your dog. Unfortunately some dog and puppy training schools still employ such methods. Make sure that the school you choose only uses dog friendly training techniques.
Training your puppy should be fun for both of you. In the long run, positive reinforcement techniques such as clicker training are far more effective to train your puppy. And your puppy actually enjoys doing what you expect of him rather than being forced to.
When you visit the puppy school take note of the size of classes. These shouldn't exceed 10 puppies. From my own experience as a dog trainer I know how difficult it is to deal with larger groups. I tend to lose track and don't have enough time for the individual.
Puppy training classes also shouldn't go on for longer than 30 minutes and should include lots of fun and play. Watch the dogs and their owners. Do you see happy puppies and relaxed dog handlers who are enjoying themselves or is everybody stressed? Be wary if training just consists of work and discipline.
The Dog Trainer: In choosing the best puppy training school, the dog trainer should be the most decisive factor. A competent dog trainer uses humane training methods and makes training fun for both dogs and handlers. Observe whether the instructor...
Don't be afraid to ask others attending the dog training school how they feel about the puppy training classes. Find out if their expectations are being met.
Right, you're now equipped to choose the best puppy training school in your neighborhood. Go out and find it. Happy training!
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Listen to "Hey Mr. Grey" from Bob Mould's Beauty & Ruin in stores June 3
Fresh off two triumphant sets at South By Southwest that debuted a good chunk of his upcoming Beauty & Ruin, Bob Mould has unveiled a first glimpse of that compact epic: the album track "Hey Mr. Grey" is streaming now below!
Pre-order Beauty & Ruin now at iTunes and in the Merge store.
Having gone down a storm at those aforementioned SXSW shows, "Hey Mr. Grey" is as self-effacing as it is anthemic, a pure adrenalin shot in the vein of Bob's late period Hüsker Dü and vintage Sugar work imbued with a self assured sense of both humor and acceptance. It's also the tip of the iceberg (no pun intended... well, maybe...) of Beauty & Ruin's 36-minute journey: a sweeping exploration beginning with death and loss, through familiar relationship battlegrounds to an ultimate re-acknowledgment of his role in life (and the lives of countless others, no doubt) with an eye towards an optimistic future.
Available for pre-order as of today at Merge and iTunes, Beauty & Ruin will be released on June 3 in North America, June 9 in the UK and Europe. Bob is backed on the album as ever by his longtime band of Jason Narducy (bass/backing vocals) and Jon Wurster (drums).
Bob Mould on tour:
May 23-25 George, WA — Sasquatch Festival
Jun 18-22 Calgary, AB — Sled Island
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We have 30 host to buy for. I am trying to keep the number at $12.00 per gift including simple wrapping, etc.. I have already ordered/picked up several items to give out at the 3 different parties that will be given for my daughter. We have items from monogrammed napkins, napkin holders, wine coolers w/wine and monogrammed stoppers, and Kamani wood appetizer trays from Hawaii.
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- Posted by sweet_pea10 (My Page) on Sun, May 3, 09 at 15:16
In the U.S. we don't usually have that many party hosts. Generally, a simple gift that fits the personality and tastes of each host is given, such as a plant, bottle of wine, etc. |
We have given parties for friends' kids, and here are some of the gifts we got (all I can remember right now). Often, the couple and both sets of parents give separate gifts. (A couple of times some of the guests even brought a little gift; that really surprised me!) Note that sometimes we were co-hosts, sometimes the only hosts. 4 linen cocktail napkins I liked all of these a lot. We haven't given a wedding yet, but when our kids were bar/bat mitzvah, some of our friends helped out with hospitality suite, welcome bags, putting people up, etc. I think we just made donations to their favorite charities in their honor. I might also have gotten a gift for the ones who really did a lot, but I don't recall what (it was long ago!). It might not have been anything, as we were all doing the same things for each other in those years; it seemed like every couple of weeks it was someone's turn. I don't recall us giving gifts back and forth. |
- Posted by newhomebuilder (My Page) on Sun, May 3, 09 at 17:32
Posted by sweet_pea10 (My Page) on Sun, May 3, 09 at 15:16 "In the U.S. we don't usually have that many party hosts. Generally, a simple gift that fits the personality and tastes of each host is given, such as a plant, bottle of wine, etc. " sweet_pea10 - We also live in the U.S. and in our area, it is very common to have multiple parties given to the bride and groom. This one party has 15 couples giving the party. We have one shower given by 4 ladies, and one couples shower given by three couples. We also have the 3 relatives that will host the bridal brunch. ----------------------------------------------------------- gellchom - The $50 gift certificate was very generous! As host in the past, we have received: Basket of mums Two other parties were given, but I cannot for the life of me remember what the hostess gifts were. They must not have been very memorable, or nothing was given - wish is fine. LOL As you can see from the above list, I am stumped to give something new and different. The gifts came from the same group of friends, so I cannot copy the ideas (other than the napkins - which are always a welcomed gift - if you entertain a lot.) |
Well, I don't know why it has to be something "new and different," but I have a few suggestions. The first is something I like to give for a new house gift: a gift certificate to a site like "Switchhits.com" (there are others, too; I've just only ever used that one) where you can buy elegant or creative switchplate and outlet covers. It adds such a nice little extra touch to a room or hall, and it's a mini-extravagance (my favorite type of gift: a nicer version than you'd buy for yourself of something you need anyway). I usually don't like gift certificates, but you really have to let people pick out something like that for themselves. The people we've given them to said they had fun choosing and thought it was a good gift idea. I also think a really nice umbrella is a good gift. Do they play cards? You can get them monogrammed playing cards. Yes, the $50 gift certificate was indeed generous. That was from the bride and groom themselves. On top of that, the pie server and the cocktail napkins were from her and his parents, respectively -- and it was times 3, because 3 couples hosted the party. |
- Posted by newhomebuilder (My Page) on Mon, May 4, 09 at 20:55
I like the umbrella idea for the groomsmen. The groom has been trying to come up with something. Playing cards are another cute idea. Gift cards are nice, too! |
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I used it only twice, but that was enough for me to realize that it's a bit heavy and greasy for my skin.
I fell in love at the store, because it didn't leave a white cast on my HAND, and not exactly white, but a little bit tinted, but when I came home and smoothed it on my face I saw the same white cast, which my Cera Ve spf 30 moisturizer has.
This spf 40 protector says its oil free, but oh my...! Why it feels so oily and sticky on my skin, which is currently not oily and it's not the hottest time of the year. And it gets worst in the middle of the day!
I thought it will be good for summer, but no way!!!!! I'm going to stick to my Cera Ve, it's not oily at all.
MA said to me that she gonna take out a fresh one to me. This left me with thought that they may sell expired or close to expiration creams. Not even consistency and weird smell kind of fortified my suspicion.
Whatever it is it had to go back.
I've been using this for years and I hate/love it. It leaves skin a little greasy, it also leaves you with a silver/white glow when you first apply it which I don't like, it also smells weird, but after years of using this I've gotten used to it. It also looks a little thick for a sunscreen... I like that it can be used as a primer, also that it gives good sun protection, and it doesn't irritate my skin. I haven't tried another sunscreen, so until I do I will stick with this product. Its not amazing, but it's not horrible either.
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I'm a recent convert (bad I know) to wearing a separate sunscreen rather than an SPF-containing foundation. I'd largely moved on from Clinique products but liked the high SPF of this product. I use this over a serum and moisturizer, and eye-area primer. Most days I will mix it with a scant quarter pump of liquid foundation (Kevyn Aucoin Liquid Airbrush ATM) for a quick and light application. This way I get a sheered out look for minimal effort.
On days when I want a more finished application, I'll add a face primer and use this as a separate layer under foundation. I don't think I'd use this alone as, as many reviewers have noted, the physical nature of the sunscreen does leave a white cast.
I haven't noticed any issues with balling up or flaking, and it doesn't seem to be breaking me out. I don't find it heavy or greasy to apply. Cost wise this isn't the cheapest option out there, but I use a fairly small amount (about 1/4 teaspoon for my whole face) so on the whole I feel it's reasonably good value.
This is the only product that I have found that works for me. I apply a moisturizer, super city block, primer, foundation then powder and have had no issues with my makeups longevity. I believe Clinique claims it can be used as a primer, however I choose to use my own. I have fairly dry skin and will always use another moisturizer. If you have normal skin, you might not need moisturizer with this. I have had no issues with my makeup "balling up", or experienced any sensitivities. I hate using foundation with sunscreen in it, additionally I don't feel like the SPF 15 that most foundations have will cut it anyways. Love love love the SPF 40 and the fact that I can wear under my makeup. I will continue to repurchase.
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Basically one of the worst things I ever put on my face. The only good thing about this is the 40spf. It is a layer on your face you don't need, as long as your moisturizer/foundation has good SPF in it. You are better off putting $5 target sunscreen before your makeup if you need the extra protection.
This is supposedly unscented but all I smell is pickles when I apply it. It leaves a grainy feel on your face(that you can feel and see)
Didn't do much as far as coverage, priming and it definitely does not moisturize!
It is a very thick consistency, yet not moisturizing at all. Makes skin feel heavy and unnatural.
Will never purchase this again, usually I like Clinique but this was a big miss on there part!!!
Overall I like this product. I was pretty skeptical at first as I'd asked for a primer and the assistant recommended this. Even more concerned when she tried it on my hand and it looked like a light foundation (I have tan/olive skin). However, she said it would blend and I purchased. When first applied my heart sank as my face looked white, but as the assistant advised, it soon blended in and you couldn't see it any more. I wear this over a moisturiser in the weekends and during the week, when I'm at work, I wear with Clinique foundation and it looks great. In fact I think it makes the foundation look even better. Both products together have been good for my sensitive skin, particularly as it is very dry post pregnancy.
This sunscreen pilled (bunched up) on my face. Also it contains octinoxate, an endocrine disruptor, and BHT. Too bad. The smell was nice, kind of minty. My Arcona spf 40 suncreen doesn't bunch up at all and it only contains tit. dioxide and zinc oxide for suncreen, it's a better choice IMO.
OK, the only reason why I'm rating this as a 2, is because this was listed as an invisible primer. It's not that. It has a beige tint, and on my dark skin, as others have noted here, the product carries a pale cast. If I really, really blend it, the pale cast isn't so blatant, but I still haven't been able to use it without foundation. And even with foundation, I don't think it's the perfect product for me, since it lightens my skin up a bit, my foundation (also Clinique) appears to be a better match without it.
With that said, I have no other bones with the product. I liked the texture; it's thick so you don't have to slather it on, and it's never given my sensitive skin any problems.
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A little does not go a long way for this product. There isn't much sunsceen in the tube so I am a bit disappointed. But it is oily free and has a smooth and lightweight texture so I would definitely buy it again!^^
***edit: Had to end up returning this. after wearing it for a few more days, i discovered it gets really oily and and doesn't sit well on my skin.
I've only been using this for two days but I think i like is so far. I use it on a bare face after I apply the dark spot corrector. I then put my MUFE F&B on today and dusted with powder. it hasn't devolved into the oily mess that a lot of others have reported. As well, i think it delivers enough moisture so that my skin doesn't feel dry. I think i may put some moisturizer on my eyes and corners of my mouth tomorrow, though, b/c they feel a little bit drier than other parts of my face but that's all. The only problem i have with it is that it seems like the tube isn't designed that well and tends to squeeze too much out and gets messy.


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Fucked Up Releases Video for "Do You Feed"
With the recent release of the video for "Do You Feed" from the David Comes to Life accompanying compilation David's Town, Canadian outfit Fucked Up seems set to become the most confusing band in the hardcore scene. Check out the video, and an explanation, after the jump.
Fucked Up released David Comes to Life, a multilayered 18-track rock opera that the titular character David suffers at the death of his love Veronica, back in early June. Accompanying the album's release was David's Town, a compilation album of tracks from made up British punk bands from the same town as David—all of which were written and performed by Fucked Up.
The video for "Do You Feed," which incidentally has the subtitle of "The Curry Song" and is originally attributed to the fictional band Animal Man, is bouncy and silly, a perfect accompaniment to the playfully abrasive track. Check out the video below:
Fucked Up – Do You Feed? from Lance Ludwig on Vimeo.
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Found: Lost Box of Superslides from Early 1970's!!
While turning out a closet and cleaning a bit, I found an old box of Ektachrome 64 Superslides, shot with Rolleiflex 3.5f by me, my Dad, and Tom Kolch. I had some of them scanned. Lost treasures! They were shot in Summer 1973, I think.
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NEW YORK — Picking up where the poncho left off, vendors said the sweater jacket, which plays off last fall's popular blazer and bouclé looks, is shaping up as the big knit trend this fall.
The look will not be alone, though. Also populating stores' knit areas this fall will be plenty of crocheted fashions, chunky but lightweight sweaters, and even a style dubbed the "swantcho," a type of cardigan produced by Cousin Johnny that drapes to give a poncho-esque look.
As fashion's chameleon category, knitwear's versatility can easily pick up on the season's hottest trends.
"Sweaters can take any of the trends," said Debbie Martin, vice president and group creative director of Liz Claiborne Apparel. For fall, Martin said knits feature cardigans that take on the appearance of shrunken blazers, feminine touches such as bows and lace, and the continuation of vibrant colors. Claiborne will also continue to have sweaters that mix in other fabrics, such as leather or twill or denim.
"We feel pretty bullish about knitwear," said Martin. "It don't think it's going to be double-digit growth in sweaters, but I think we will do quite well."
New York-based sweater producer 525 America is betting on the sweater jacket look with the launch of Project 1951, a contemporary line for specialty stores bowing for fall and starting off with a focus on the jacket trend.
"The jeans customer, which today is everybody, is looking for the item top," said 525 America's president Robert Bock.
The Project 1951 line, which wholesales from $44 to $200, features a variety of yarns, including cashmere and mohair, and an emphasis on details, such as fur trims or coconut buttons. First-year wholesale volume for Project 1951 is slated between $1 million and $1.5 million.
Women's represents about 80 percent of 525 America's $20 million in annual volume, with the balance coming from home and men's.
"Sweaters have become more important in the market over the last season," said Christine Schoning, design director for Ralsey, a sportswear and knitwear firm here.
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Anyone need old Panini stickers?
Hi - I was cleaning an old jewelry box this morning and found a stack of old Panini stickers for Cinderella and Snow White. It must have been my doubles. I would guess they're from the 80s, but I can't remember. Send me a PM if you need any and I'll see if I've got it.
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They are sticker books. You buy packs of random stickers and fill in the book. These are really old ones, but they are still produced today.
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I have LOTS of them from A Bug's Life if anyone is looking for those.
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Champion Blonde tops bidding at 6,000gns
THE British Blonde Society Carlisle May sale saw the judge, W.E. Thompson, Nether Glasslaw, Fraserburgh, give the supreme championship to Whitefield Veejay from the society chairman, Eric Mutch (Whitefield), Forglen, Banff.
Veejay was a Bilsington Nelson son out of a Whitefield Olivia dam, sold for the top price of 6,000gns to Gamble and Rigg, Sharplaw, Kelso.
Next at 3,600gns came from E. Telfer and Son and was Stocksfield Viagraman that went to A. Gourlay and Co, Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire. The reserve champion was K. Jackson's Stubbswalden Voltaire, a Whitefield Leader son that sold to G. Johnstone and Son, Great Orton, Carlisle.
The junior championship was won by P. Weightman and Sons, Peterlea, Co. Durham, for their October 2004 bull, Hallfield Vice, sired by Megray Serendipity he went to D. Holiday, Clapham, Lancaster.
Reserve junior went to Doncombe Abracadabra sired by Rodleigh Singer and out of Rodleigh Orchid put forward for sale by David Knight, Off Failland, Bristol, and purchased by B. Frances, Welshpool.
The top price female was J. and M. Gibb's Broomley Valery, a Hackleton Phoenix daughter that sold to Mike Harrison, West Sleddlale, Shap, for 2,600gns.
Champion female was from J.P.G. Lewis and Co., Aberystwyth, with Ystwyth Ulrika, a June 03 heifer sired by Levant and shown with its March 06 heifer calf at foot by Whitefield Leader. Buyer was R.T. Ward Pickering, North Yorkshire, for 2,200gns.
From the same stable came Ystwyth Ursula an August 03 heifer again sired by Levant and selling with her April 06 bull calf at foot to Victoria Howells, Hereford.
Victoria was the winner of the British Blonde Society stock judging photo competition, featured in Farmers Guardian. Her £750 first prize was put towards Ystwyth Ursula to start her new Mymyddbrith herd in Hereford.
Averages: 10 senior bulls £2,635; 11 junior bulls £2,109; 21 bulls £2,360; 2 heifers and calves £2,047.50; 4 maiden heifers £826.88; Broomley herd reduction £1,533.
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Does anybody play Deus Ex multiplayer?
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28th Jan 2001, 08:29 PM
It's kinda cool, but to slow in my opinion...
28th Jan 2001, 08:32 PM
What are you talking about? Deus Ex has no multi player? And dammit you beat me to the first post in this forum. *sticks tongue out*
28th Jan 2001, 08:53 PM
Yes it does, it's a patch.
I played it a bit on at a LAN party and totally owned everyone else, so yeah, I'd say it's fun :)
Has some extra rules and mechanics that make it a bit more than your average deathmatch.
28th Jan 2001, 08:55 PM
I just started to.Still have my usual lag problems though.Fun to play anyhow
28th Jan 2001, 09:28 PM
My bad. Sorry bout that. I imagine it'd be kinda half life-ish tho.
28th Jan 2001, 10:21 PM
I tried multiplayer when the patch first came out but there was to much lag. Maybe the next patch will have a fix for the net code.
Pillsbury Flow Boy
29th Jan 2001, 05:50 PM
I just hate how slow I walk... it sucks :( i don't really fully understand it yet though... and that might be the problem... :)
29th Jan 2001, 09:12 PM
There's a bug in the "always run" setting. Sometimes you have to toggle it to the opposite setting of what it is on to make it work properly. IE, you're playing the game with "always run" on and you walk slowly everywhere. Go into settings and change "always run" to off; that should fix it, until next time, when you need to change it back.
Pillsbury Flow Boy
1st Feb 2001, 11:55 PM
I'll give it a try :D
2nd Mar 2001, 04:13 PM
bit slow , and as soon as you get shot u move even slower!!
but 1 player is good :-))))
3rd Mar 2001, 01:47 AM
well guess whats guys....
goto www.planetdeusex.com now!
7th Mar 2001, 04:22 PM
I've played Deus Ex multi-player and it was pretty cool. I didn't have a problem with "always walking" because I guess the latest patch fixed that, that's the one I've used. It just sucks that they have taken out bot-support and you can only play against humans, even if you set up your own multi-player game offline :( (I mean, you can't play against bots offline)
5th Apr 2001, 02:45 PM
Deus Ex mutiplayer? Cool man. Too bad I like single player too much to play it :D
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Neutering a dog has some benefits to it and before you have the operation done you have to know how much does it cost to neuter a dog. Neutering a dog can change the behavior of your dogs, they become less aggressive due to the loss of testosterone in their body. Having your dog neutered can also lessen the chance of prostate problem in your pets.
To answer how much does it cost to neuter a dog would vary depending on your dog. The location where you have the operation done also contributes as a factor. In cities or large towns there are usually special programs for animals where you can have your dog neutered. At these locations you can probably get one for $15-$20. If you go to a private service, the price is based on four categories. First is the breed of the dog as some breeds need to have special procedure when being neutered, some breeds can even die because due to bleeding if the proper procedure isn't followed.
Second is the age of your dog since it will be harder to neuter older dogs as complications may arise. Third is the size of the dog. Smaller dogs are easier to control and move around than bigger dogs so less labor is needed for smaller dogs. Last would be location, if you are in a rural place there may be less people practicing neutering so they would probably charge more. Your total pay may end up from around $65-$300 depending on the categories stated above. You should ask the animal shelters around your area for any recommendations on where to have the neutering operation done.
You should canvass for the service price before actually going through with the operation. Also check for the credibility of the vet doing the operation, you don't want your pet dying on you just because you wanted a few dollars off the price! Depending on where you have the operation done and what type and condition of the dog you have determines how much does it cost to neuter a dog.


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1 For the law, having a shadow of the good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with these same sacrifices, which they offer continually year by year, make those who approach perfect. | 1 The law is only a shadow of the good things that are coming--not the realities themselves. For this reason it can never, by the same sacrifices repeated endlessly year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship. |
2 For then would they not have ceased to be offered? For the worshipers, once purified, would have had no more consciousness of sins. | 2 If it could, would they not have stopped being offered? For the worshipers would have been cleansed once for all, and would no longer have felt guilty for their sins. |
3 But in those sacrifices there is a reminder of sins every year. | 3 But those sacrifices are an annual reminder of sins, |
4 For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and goats could take away sins. | 4 because it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins. |
5 Therefore, when He came into the world, He said: "Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, But a body You have prepared for Me. | 5 Therefore, when Christ came into the world, he said: "Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but a body you prepared for me; |
6 In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin You had no pleasure. | 6 with burnt offerings and sin offerings you were not pleased. |
7 Then I said, 'Behold, I have come-- In the volume of the book it is written of Me-- To do Your will, O God.' " | 7 Then I said, 'Here I am--it is written about me in the scroll-- I have come to do your will, O God.' " |
8 Previously saying, "Sacrifice and offering, burnt offerings, and offerings for sin You did not desire, nor had pleasure in them" (which are offered according to the law), | 8 First he said, "Sacrifices and offerings, burnt offerings and sin offerings you did not desire, nor were you pleased with them" (although the law required them to be made). |
9 then He said, "Behold, I have come to do Your will, O God." He takes away the first that He may establish the second. | 9 Then he said, "Here I am, I have come to do your will." He sets aside the first to establish the second. |
10 By that will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. | 10 And by that will, we have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. |
11 And every priest stands ministering daily and offering repeatedly the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. | 11 Day after day every priest stands and performs his religious duties; again and again he offers the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. |
12 But this Man, after He had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand of God, | 12 But when this priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God. |
13 from that time waiting till His enemies are made His footstool. | 13 Since that time he waits for his enemies to be made his footstool, |
14 For by one offering He has perfected forever those who are being sanctified. | 14 because by one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy. |
15 But the Holy Spirit also witnesses to us; for after He had said before, | 15 The Holy Spirit also testifies to us about this. First he says: |
16 "This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, says the Lord: I will put My laws into their hearts, and in their minds I will write them," | 16 "This is the covenant I will make with them after that time, says the Lord. I will put my laws in their hearts, and I will write them on their minds." |
17 then He adds, "Their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more." | 17 Then he adds: "Their sins and lawless acts I will remember no more." |
18 Now where there is remission of these, there is no longer an offering for sin. | 18 And where these have been forgiven, there is no longer any sacrifice for sin. |
19 Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, | 19 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, |
20 by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh, | 20 by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, |
21 and having a High Priest over the house of God, | 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, |
22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. | 22 let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. |
23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. | 23 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. |
24 And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, | 24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. |
25 not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching. | 25 Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another--and all the more as you see the Day approaching. |
26 For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, | 26 If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left, |
27 but a certain fearful expectation of judgment, and fiery indignation which will devour the adversaries. | 27 but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume the enemies of God. |
28 Anyone who has rejected Moses' law dies without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. | 28 Anyone who rejected the law of Moses died without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. |
29 Of how much worse punishment, do you suppose, will he be thought worthy who has trampled the Son of God underfoot, counted the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified a common thing, and insulted the Spirit of grace? | 29 How much more severely do you think a man deserves to be punished who has trampled the Son of God under foot, who has treated as an unholy thing the blood of the covenant that sanctified him, and who has insulted the Spirit of grace? |
30 For we know Him who said, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay," says the Lord. And again, "The Lord will judge His people." | 30 For we know him who said, "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," and again, "The Lord will judge his people." |
31 It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. | 31 It is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. |
32 But recall the former days in which, after you were illuminated, you endured a great struggle with sufferings: | 32 Remember those earlier days after you had received the light, when you stood your ground in a great contest in the face of suffering. |
33 partly while you were made a spectacle both by reproaches and tribulations, and partly while you became companions of those who were so treated; | 33 Sometimes you were publicly exposed to insult and persecution; at other times you stood side by side with those who were so treated. |
34 for you had compassion on me in my chains, and joyfully accepted the plundering of your goods, knowing that you have a better and an enduring possession for yourselves in heaven. | 34 You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, because you knew that you yourselves had better and lasting possessions. |
35 Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward. | 35 So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. |
36 For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise: | 36 You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. |
37 "For yet a little while, And He who is coming will come and will not tarry. | 37 For in just a very little while, "He who is coming will come and will not delay. |
38 Now the just shall live by faith; But if anyone draws back, My soul has no pleasure in him." | 38 But my righteous one will live by faith. And if he shrinks back, I will not be pleased with him." |
39 But we are not of those who draw back to perdition, but of those who believe to the saving of the soul. | 39 But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who believe and are saved. |
Scripture taken from the New King James Version. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved. (New King James Version) | Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |


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St. John's Embarrasses Themselves on Carnesecca Arena Floor
Two hours before the start of the game St. John's announced freshman point guard Rysheed Jordan would be out due to tonsillitis. The Red Storm and their roster depth had enough firepower to supplement the loss of Jordan to beat the Colonials but what they lacked was engagement. A combination of being sour about not making the NCAA Tournament and potentially the mindset that showing up was good enough to win combined to produce a dreadful way for the Johnnies to end their season and for their three seniors to end their college careers.
There is no excuse for the way St. John's came out to play.
"We didn't give an A-level effort," St. John's coach Steve Lavin said. "We got beat to the punch in every aspect of play."
There are a lot of things the players on the team could not control but effort was not one of them. Prior to the game in my pregame article I noted that playing hard and hungry would be a key and that if they did not play this way they would be the second consecutive No. 1 seed to lose to Robert Morris in the NIT. They came out flat and disinterested as if the NIT was beneath them and showed the ESPNU TV audience that they correctly did not get a bid to the NCAA tournament.
Robert Morris has two offensive threats Karvel Anderson and Lucky Jones. Against St. John's they scored an astounding 63 points combined on 18-33 shooting and 15-24 from three point range. With a roster than only went eight deep and lacks size and depth the Johnnies couldn't take advantage. St. John's did not play aggressively on offense taking 37 three point attempts and only getting to the line 5 times while drawing 10 personal fouls. The final score was a respectable 89-78 in an otherwise embarrassing game that reflects poorly on the players and coaching staff.
In a season that developed slowly and never quite reached expectations Coach Lavin and his staff will have a lot to consider and improve upon as they begin to direct their energies towards recruiting and preparing for the 2014-15 season.
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Wired Editor Cribs From Wikipedia in New Book {Switched}
Jun 26th 2009 7:48AM go to any wikipedia information page and you can click edit and change it to whatever you like - SO not reliable.
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Jul 10th 2008 9:20PM LOL cc... was that conversation one of the ones we had?? I still want to see if that epic bow can be made ... plus - half the dorks on this website i'm sure will end up at blizz con dressed horribly as their toons - at least we can say ur costume actually looks a lot better than tin foil. :)
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Jul 10th 2008 9:12PM WOOT! looks awesome cc! (and pay no attn to all the idiots who have no clue what they're talking about- they're just raggin on you cause you have talent and the skills to manage to have a uber hunter, work, have a real life, and make something as incredible as ur tabard... plus most of them are probably 12 and wouldn't know a foot ball from a screwdriver and only know the random wow babble and even that is iffy) so - *hugs ammana* Nice job ;)


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The 100 Best Tennis Advertisements We've Ever Seen
The sport of tennis has come a long way since the days of wooden rackets and canvas sneakers. And while the level of competition and skill may be at its best today, there's no doubt that the golden era of tennis was when guys like Ivan Lendl, Patrick McEnroe, and Jimmy Connors were swinging the old club—you know, back in the '70s and '80s and '90s.
As tennis fever has taken over with the on-going US Open, we here at Sneaker Report have dug through the archives to find some timeless tennis ads from the past, and even some from recent years (surely you'll notice the difference). Take a look to see some of your favorite sportswear brands and how they marketed the game as it evolved over the years.
Gurvinder Singh Gandu is a New York City-based writer and wear-tester for Sneaker Report, and contributor to Complex Media. Follow him @GurvinderSG for the latest in performance footwear and gear.
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