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Imagine if you will a television show years ahead of its time, a show that moved between the lands of shadow and substance, or things and ideas. It seems that very soon we will all once again cross into… The Twilight Zone.
Film director and producer Bryan Singer, of X-men fame, is set to executive produce a new Twilight Zone series for CBS studios. This would be the fourth version of the science fiction anthology to go to air. However, Entertainment Weekly has reported that things are still in the very early stages, so nothing has been set in stone just yet.
For those not familiar, The Twilight Zone was a show created by television producer Rod Sterling, and originally ran from 1959 to 1964. Sterling used paranormal and futuristic premises to explore contemporary cultural issues and human nature.
Here's the most well known Twilight Zone moment, from the episode Time Enough at Last:
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Office of the Vice President
For Immediate Release
November 4, 2011
Westin Alexandria
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Friday, November 04, 2011
Thank you Rabbi and thank you Jody for that warm introduction - and thank
you all for that wonderful reception. It's great to be here with you
As an English teacher, I like to share some of my favorite quotations -
and so I would like to start today with some inspiring words from Margaret
Mead who famously said: "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful,
committed citizens can change the world." Doesn't this quote embody the
spirit of PFLAG -- which started nearly 40 years ago with one voice - a
mother's voice -who spoke out courageously in support of her gay son?
That simple act ignited a movement ...and today, because of the work that
you do, there are hundreds of thousands of voices across this country
raised in support of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender sons and
daughters, fathers and mothers, sisters and brothers, friends, neighbors,
and coworkers.
I recently read an open letter written from a PFLAG father to America's
youth. He wrote, "My wife and I have two sons. We think that they are the
best kids in the whole world. They're very different, with very diverse
personalities, talents, and interests. One of the other things that makes
them different is that one is straight and one is gay. But the important
thing is this: we love them equally."
At its core - it's such a simple message - "we love our sons" - both of
them. But that acceptance and support can make all the difference.
And as you all know well - acceptance by those you love is the greatest
acceptance of all.
As a teacher and a mom, I know what Jeanne Manford knew- that there is a
direct connection between acceptance and positive, healthy outcomes in
every important area of life, including education, mental health, and
physical health. So I'm particularly happy to join you all today not only
as Second Lady, but as a mother and also as an educator.
As was mentioned, I've been a teacher for longer than I care to
admit...I've taught as a reading specialist in public high schools and
I've tutored at-risk teens at a psychiatric hospital in Delaware. I
believe the greatest accomplishment of any teacher is not instructing
students how to read or how to understand biology, but giving them the
confidence to do the work. Instilling that belief in themselves is the
key - not only for learning in the classroom, but for succeeding in life.
We all know that self-confidence can be a challenge for youth and
adolescents - even under the best of circumstances. These are the years
when all kids are trying to figure out who they are and who they hope to
be. For children who are struggling with understanding their sexual
orientation or gender identity, the teen years can be particularly
challenging. And, of course, kids are not always kind to each other
during these times, especially when one of them is different.
As an English teacher, I have my students write about themselves in their
journals. Through those journal entries and my conversations with them, I
have heard first-hand about this kind of pain and anxiety. And I have
seen how this situation makes it almost impossible for students to
concentrate on their school work. How can we expect kids who are taunted
by their classmates to flourish in an academic environment?
We have all heard painful stories of bullying and harassment. And we have
read too many accounts of heartbreaking incidents where kids are driven to
take their own lives rather than endure the taunting of their peers. No
child should be subjected to that. And no parent should suffer that
horrific loss.
We know the devastating price of the failure to confront a hostile school
climate where bullying and harassment can be daily occurrences.
Together, we all need to stand up and do our part to keep all of our kids
safe, and give them the love, support and acceptance they need to learn
and grow and fulfill their dreams.
I'm proud of the progress the Obama Administration has made in the last
two years for the LGBT community - including the signing of the Matthew
Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act and the repeal of
Don't Ask, Don't Tell. The White House also held a Conference on Bullying
Prevention, and the Department of Education has held summits on this issue
as well, and issued guidance to help combat bullying in schools and
support Gay Straight Alliances.
This progress is important, but there is still more to do. At this
critical time for education in our country, we need to ensure that our
schools are producing the next generation of American leaders and heroes.
We must insure that our classrooms are safer for all students to learn,
grow, and thrive.
I want to say to each of you here today: thank you for raising your voice
and working together to open minds, shift attitudes and support all of our
sons and daughters, students and neighbors.
Some of you come from places where yours is the only voice of support and
acceptance - but when you speak, people listen. And we need you to keep
speaking out, to keep shining a light on this important issue.
When I told friends that I would be speaking at this Conference today, one
of them explained how important PFLAG was in his own personal journey.
He grew up in a traditional family in a small town in rural America. As a
young adult, he attended a PFLAG meeting when he was struggling with his
identity - he came home and left the PFLAG materials in a drawer. The
materials conveyed what he could not. His parents eventually understood
and embraced him for who he was - thanks in no small part to the power of
this organization's work. He - like the loved ones of everyone in this
room - is one of the lucky ones.
As parents, friends, and families, you have the power to change hearts and
minds with your stories of success and failure, tragedy and triumph. I
commend you and hope you will all keep up this important work.
On behalf of the President, Vice President, and all of us at the White
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Thank you.
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The Chesterfield Twinning Association will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 6 p.m., at Sergios Authentic Pizza & Pasta, 4824 Market Square Ln., Midlothian.
Residents from all over Chesterfield County are invited learn more about the Chesterfield Twinning Association and Gravesham, England. Members will have the opportunity to host one or two guests in their homes during future visits, and to be hosted by Gravesham Twinning Association members during visits to England.
The Chesterfield Twinning Association meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in various restaurants around the county. Future meeting dates are:
- Dec. 10 – Howlett's Restaurant and Tavern, 3530 Festival Park Pz., Chester
- Jan. 14 – Capital Ale House, 13831 Village Place Dr., Midlothian
- Feb. 11 – Belle Vie, 1244 Alverser Pz., Midlothian.
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In 2005, Chesterfield County and Gravesham Borough, England entered into a twinning agreement signifying a sister partnership. Gravesham Borough is the burial site of Pocahontas, the daughter of Indian Chief Powhatan and the wife of John Rolfe. In 1617, Pocahontas, a native of what would one day be Chesterfield County, visited England with her husband, John Rolfe. She became ill and died just before her departure back to the New World, and was buried at a small church in Gravesham. The twinning relationship is designed to promote international friendship and understanding through education, tourism and civic opportunities between the two localities for many years to come.
Now the community being part of that relationship, has begun a new phase with the establishment of the new Chesterfield Twinning Association under the umbrella of the Chester Community Association. This past June, three Chesterfield couples went to Gravesham representing the Chesterfield Twinning Association in an inaugural visit. Plans currently are being made for a delegation from Gravesham to come here in April 2014.


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anniej Says:
Tue, Jan 27 2015 04:31 PMI believe this is now a 'moot' issue.
the weed Says:
Mon, Jan 26 2015 05:10 PMWhat a great story, and I know why.......I met Luka, and now I know that the "smuggler" is the boss! Luka is a great companion for both of you!!!
anthony Says:
Mon, Jan 26 2015 08:11 AMas always excellent coverage & article
Chris Says:
Sun, Jan 25 2015 03:59 PMFeel better soon, Tom.
Karen S Says:
Sat, Jan 24 2015 07:35 PMDesperate times call for desperate measures. I suppose we all have a bit of devilry within us, awaiting the proper inspiration... or desperation. Kudos to your wife, the smuggler!
sosocal Says:
Sat, Jan 24 2015 04:06 PMAnd the beat goes on...
candy Says:
Fri, Jan 23 2015 06:26 PMi myself go to this school it has everything a child need friends, without the bad words, good learning and test scores i am a 6th grade and all the little kids are awsome
sosocal Says:
Wed, Jan 21 2015 02:39 PMMr. Miesen is not without baggage, and so the saga continues...the fact that he is an executive for a company that contracts with the city makes many people feel there is a large conflict of interest. Can anyone tell me how this escaped the notice of the city attorney, the mayor and all the council members who voted for him? Were they hoping no one was watching? Are they like toddlers with blankets over their heads who then think no one can see them?
the weed Says:
Tue, Jan 20 2015 07:43 AMThanks Tom!
anniej Says:
Sat, Jan 10 2015 05:54 PMJohn McCann is up to his old tricks - trying to get his personal friends in as his supporters - it is all about his dream to be Mayor - as usual it is all about him. Little does Ms. Bensoussan realize her aligning herself with McCann will be one of the biggest mistakes she has ever made. Today I received an email, I was 1 of about 100 names it was addressed to - asking me to pass along to all CV residents and property owners I know - it was The READER story on this same subject - so,,,, I did just what was asked of me and sent it out to about 200 people. The word is being spread that the interests of the City are not in good hands as long as McCann and Bensoussan have obviously decided to prop up a relic.
On a side note might we find a different picture to put up in the news block, McCann may be news but it is 'old' news that we are tired of looking at.
sosocal Says:
Fri, Jan 09 2015 06:57 PMI am wondering if the city of Chula Vista has looked into beefing up funds allocated for attorney fees and private investigators, as McCann does seem to have a propensity for calling on expensive back-up. Perhaps
anniej Says:
Mon, Jan 05 2015 09:25 PMWell, I made my popcorn, poured my coke and settled into my chair to read all about 2014 - alas, what was missing was the soap opera of all of the melodrama, month after month, John McCann brought to SUHSD this past year. Guess I will have to wait til this time next year - when no doubt there the Mc Cann soap opera will have continued to be alive and well.
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Mists of Pandaria Beta: Beware of Darkmoon Rabbits {WoW}
Apr 3rd 2012 1:32AM Possible new "Hunter Pet"????? ;)
Hi, remember me? I've been here since 2004 {WoW}
Mar 10th 2012 12:49AM I think what some people may be willing to by-pass is that we as players who have played without lapsing our accounts, should NOT have to game the system by using lapsed accounts. That's not what a true loyalty program should be rewarding. I don't mind the SoR, I plan on activating my daughters lapse account this weekend so my husband can get a mount because of that. That is honestly not why I'm all for the loyalty program.
I'm going to mention someone else here partly when he was describing his City of Heros, even though he wasn't always playing he was always paying. Loyalty Programs = Consistent flowing money. I am just as important as the guy they are trying to get back. My money can stop flowing in just as easily as theirs. I would like to see just as much effort to keep me as I do to bring people back. That is what a Loyalty Program is all about.
Hi, remember me? I've been here since 2004 {WoW}
Mar 10th 2012 12:24AM My Blizzard Bear is an item I've shifted from toon to toon. Unless you deleted it?
Hi, remember me? I've been here since 2004 {WoW}
Mar 10th 2012 12:12AM my idea for loyalty reward programs. Credits per year. Make it big, make it continued months. So a non-stop 12 months gives you a token. Then with say 8 Tokens (because bliz has only been around for 7 years so far) you get one of these options Swift Zulian Tiger, Ruthless Gladiator's Twilight Drake, Ashes of Al'ar and Headless Horseman's Mount. Use those 0% drop, retired mounts.
This would allow those people that have just never ever ever been able to get the mount they have farmed forever to finally get it because they had been with Blizzard for 96 months. Keep in mind this proposal would give you one token for every 12 months so sure you could have quit for a month or two but then you could regain your status. Plus there would be no way to get all of them and they could continue to release them and it wouldn't cost any development time bc they are already there.
Most importantly I do think that anyone that has farmed for the Zulian Tiger since it's insception in 1.7 deserves it. Then that same player would have to play for another 8 years to get the Black Qiraji Battle Tank. So those who think the world would be flooded with rare mounts would be very very wrong.
Maybe 4 or 5 tokens per mount wouldn't be bad but I think this would make many players who have played wow forever very happy.
Breakfast Topic: Does WoW need more emotes? {WoW}
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A case for transmogrification and reforging engineering pets in Mists of Pandaria {WoW}
Mar 4th 2012 7:13AM How about a Guild level reward recipe? I could see this as a definite plus. I can see it like the Goblin Barbecue. They could be created by engineers but maybe used by anyone? So yeah sign me up.
Breakfast Topic: Further discussion of cross-faction raiding {WoW}
Mar 4th 2012 7:05AM After Stratholm, yeah faction should not trump playing with friends. The dominate faction of the group wins. If its a 10 man the raid the dominate faction wins if there is a 5 v 5 the raid leader wins.
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Physicists certain that so-called "God particle" exists
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UPDATED: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 - 10:02am
Peter Higgs, a British physicist, first theorized a concept called the "Higgs Boson" in 1964 to explain what set off the Big Bang billions of years ago, that scientists say created the universe. Now, at the age of 83, he's alive to witness scientists prove his theory, and explain the "bang" in "Big Bang" theory.
For many years, science has tried to explain how the universe came into existence. According to the "Big Bang" theory in Physics, a massive explosion that happened billions of years ago created everything that exists in the world today.
But for scientists, the bigger question has always been 'What caused the explosion in the first place?' It took them 50 years and cost $10 billion, but scientists at the European Organization for Nuclear Research or "CERN," say, they've finally found the answer. It's called the "Higgs Boson," also known as the "God Particle" -- it's said to be what triggered the Big Bang and then joined everything together and gave it mass, the stuff we're made of, after the explosion happened.
"We don't know by understanding the nature even more, one step further, where this is going to take us in the future -- what new things, what new improvements for our society are going to come out of this discovery," said UTEP Physics Professor, Dr. Vivian Incera.
But how did scientists at CERN make the discovery? Using this machine called a "particle collider," located at their offices between Switzerland and France. The massive collider recreates the Big Bang over and over again, and helped scientists discover Higgs Boson.
Locals in El Paso said they're thrilled about this new finding.
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"It will be a revolutionary achievement in the science because now the people, now the science, will be able more to find the answers about the universe," said Sajib Barman.
Others want more answers.
"Congratulations but like, where is the particle coming from? Who made that? For regular people, it's still mysterious," said Jae Na.
And will the new scientific discovery cause controversy among religious communities who have their own explanations for how the universe works? UTEP Professor Vivian Incera says you can have religious beliefs and still accept the Higgs Boson.
"Science is not something you have to believe or not believe. Science is science because it is proof," said Dr. Incera.
Scientists at CERN announced the discovery of the Higgs Boson on the day of Einstein's birthday -- March 14.


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Previous homeowners installed a ceiling fan with lights in the master bedroom. The fan and lights are controlled with a remote, and not by the wall switch near the bedroom door.
This remote-only operation is just evil; If we come home to a dark room, we have to hunt for the remote in the dark if we want to turn on the lights. We want to replace the fan with a semi-flush ceiling fixture, and we want that fixture to turn on using the switch near the door. Our house was built in 1969 and in all the other bedrooms, there are no ceiling fixtures at all. The light switches near the bedroom doors control one socket in each of the wall outlets. Therefore, we don't know if the wall switch in our bedroom was ever connected to the ceiling fixture, or if it is possible to connect. My question is this: will an electrician be able to easily fix it so the wall switch controls the ceiling fixture, or will it be an involved task? Another option is to cap off the ceiling fixture and just use table lamps plugged into the sockets the wall switch does control, but we'd like an operable ceiling fixture if getting it installed won't be a huge production. Thank you! |
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It really depends. If you have a stick built ranch house with open basement and attic space, then just about any change you want to make will be fairly easy. If the walls were all open, you could do this in 10 minutes. They could just hard wire the wall outlet and run a switch loop for the ceiling fixture. If you have finished spaces all around the area that limit access, then it becomes more complicated. If you have to start cutting into walls or ceilings just to get access, that would involve drywall work, mudding, sanding, priming, painting etc. Certainly still doable, but it would take longer and be more expensive. BTW - most remote brands sell wall mounts for these situations. |
Bill, thank you for replying. The house is a split-level, so the bedroom has the family room underneath it. There is some kind of crawl-space type attic; I've never been up there and I think access is through a closet ceiling--I'm not even sure(!) Cutting into things is what I want to avoid--just don't want a big project. I know about the wallmounts for the remote, but I hate the way they look, and since I wanted to get rid of the fan anyway, I was hoping I could do without the remote altogether. I guess what I'll do is ask the electrician when he's out here installing the other fixtures I'm wanting replaced. I wish I was brave enough to do them myself, but I'm not. Do you think he'll be able to tell pretty well from looking at the house/attic access whether it'll be easy or will involve cutting? Thanks! |
One look through the attic access and your electrician can tell you how big of a job it is. Unless he finds really tight headroom to work with, it shouldn't be a big deal. |
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I have been researching TV "place-shifting" devices online and was wondering whether anyone on here has experience with them. My goal is to buy one of these devices and install it at my parents' house in Cleveland and thus be able to view any games broadcast there on my PC in Virginia. I'm interested in hearing pros & cons of the different choices and anything I should look out for given my above plans.
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This will work. Not under the spirit and meaning of the agreements that you bound yourself too, but I know quite a few people who do this and it works pretty well. Some go further and put a dvr there so that they can time shift as well. If its only one sport you are interested in, you are probably better off buying the internet package that most have now. I know mlb has one and the quality is pretty good - probably better than what you are going to stream over the slingbox. granted you aren't going to have all seasons, but it also depends on whether the home site you are streaming from has the package to get the games you want. |
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We have slingbox and it's great. There are a couple issues - if someone is watching TV at home and it's NOT what you want to watch you will totally slum them if you change the channel!! Then again, you can always check up on them to see what they are watching, The slingbox has to be ON to use it, so if someone turns it off you're hosed. I love the DVR combo. I can watch anything I've recorded anytime, anyplace! |
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Shoppers and businesses need to remain vigilant, as the holiday rush means more crowds and increased opportunities for criminals to commit fraud.
Today, Bill Mercer, United States Attorney for the District of Montana, and Brian O'Neil, Resident Agent, United States Secret Service, Billings Resident Agency, reminded consumers that during the holiday season consumers are even more vulnerable to criminals that would prey on cashiers distracted by long lines and consumers juggling purchases and shopping lists. Three types of fraud are on the rise in communities around the country: the passing of counterfeit bills, credit card theft and identity theft. Bill Mercer, U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana, said, "The holiday season is a wonderful time in Montana. It's also an important time to remember to take basic safety precautions to protect your pocket book and your identity."
To combat the receipt of counterfeit bills shoppers should visually inspect their currency before walking away from store registers or bank tellers. If a retailer or consumer suspects a bill is counterfeit, they should compare the bill to a note of the same series and denomination that is known to be genuine. The note in question should display the proper watermark as well as the proper security thread that is consistent with that denomination. Retailers and consumers also need to be mindful of criminals attempting to steal or use stolen credit cards, credit card numbers or store gift cards. Retailers should continue to actively compare credit card signatures with photo IDs, and consumers should carefully scrutinize card transactions and card statements to ensure their cards are not compromised. To help avoid becoming a victim of identity fraud, the best advice is to never provide personal information over the phone or the Internet to anyone that contacts you via "phishing" scams. No credit card company or bank will ever contact you to verify your information.
The Secret Service, in conjunction with its many law enforcement partners continues to successfully combat these crimes by adapting their investigative methodologies, and educating the public. The U.S. Secret Service was originally founded in 1865 for the purpose of suppressing the counterfeiting of U. S. currency. Over the years it has grown into one of the premier law enforcement organizations charged with investigating financial crimes. The agency has taken a lead role in the emerging arena of cyber crime, establishing partnerships with the public and private sectors to address such issues as protection of critical infrastructure, Internet intrusions and associated fraud. "Technology has forever changed the way we do business, making everyday financial transactions a prime target for fraud," said Billings Resident Office Agent in Charge Brian O'Neil.
The following resources contain valuable information on how to detect counterfeit notes by identifying the security features that are embedded within U.S. currency: Know Your Money, http://www.secretservice.gov/know_your_money.shtml and www.moneyfactory.gov (Bureau of Engraving and Printing's website). In addition, the following website contains information on how to protect your identity as well as how to obtain victim assistance: www.ftc.gov. If you suspect you may have a counterfeit bill or you may be a possible victim of financial fraud, contact local police and/or the U.S. Secret Service's Billings Resident Office at (406) 245-8585.


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We the undersigned are sick and tired of the abysmal standard of refereeing in Scottish football. Incidents of blatant referring errors too numerous to mention have affected the results of several games this season and it is time that the paying customers - the fans got a better deal. We demand that the SFA and SPL set up a enquiry right now so that action is taking to improve the referring standards to maintain fair play in our national game
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King James Version (KJV) | New International Version (NIV) |
1 The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre. | 1 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. |
2 Then she runneth , and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved , and saith unto them, They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him. | 2 So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, and said, "They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we don't know where they have put him!" |
3 Peter therefore went forth , and that other disciple, and came to the sepulchre. | 3 So Peter and the other disciple started for the tomb. |
4 So they ran both together: and the other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to the sepulchre. | 4 Both were running, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. |
5 And he stooping down , and looking in, saw the linen clothes lying ; yet went he not in . | 5 He bent over and looked in at the strips of linen lying there but did not go in. |
6 Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and seeth the linen clothes lie , | 6 Then Simon Peter, who was behind him, arrived and went into the tomb. He saw the strips of linen lying there, |
7 And the napkin, that was about his head, not lying with the linen clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself . | 7 as well as the burial cloth that had been around Jesus' head. The cloth was folded up by itself, separate from the linen. |
8 Then went in also that other disciple, which came first to the sepulchre, and he saw , and believed . | 8 Finally the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went inside. He saw and believed. |
9 For as yet they knew not the scripture, that he must rise again from the dead. | 9 (They still did not understand from Scripture that Jesus had to rise from the dead.) |
10 Then the disciples went away again unto their own home. | 10 Then the disciples went back to their homes, |
11 But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping : and as she wept , she stooped down , and looked into the sepulchre, | 11 but Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb |
12 And seeth two angels in white sitting , the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain . | 12 and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus' body had been, one at the head and the other at the foot. |
13 And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou ? She saith unto them, Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him. | 13 They asked her, "Woman, why are you crying?" "They have taken my Lord away," she said, "and I don't know where they have put him." |
14 And when she had thus said , she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing , and knew not that it was Jesus. | 14 At this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not realize that it was Jesus. |
15 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou ? whom seekest thou ? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him hence , tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away . | 15 "Woman," he said, "why are you crying? Who is it you are looking for?" Thinking he was the gardener, she said, "Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have put him, and I will get him." |
16 Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say , Master. | 16 Jesus said to her, "Mary." She turned toward him and cried out in Aramaic, "Rabboni!" (which means Teacher). |
17 Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God. | 17 Jesus said, "Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet returned to the Father. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, 'I am returning to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.' " |
18 Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken these things unto her. | 18 Mary Magdalene went to the disciples with the news: "I have seen the Lord!" And she told them that he had said these things to her. |
19 Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. | 19 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you!" |
20 And when he had so said , he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad , when they saw the Lord. | 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord. |
21 Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. | 21 Again Jesus said, "Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you." |
22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost: | 22 And with that he breathed on them and said, "Receive the Holy Spirit. |
23 Whose soever sins ye remit , they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain , they are retained . | 23 If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven." |
24 But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came . | 24 Now Thomas (called Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. |
25 The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe . | 25 So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord!" But he said to them, "Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe it." |
26 And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut , and stood in the midst, and said , Peace be unto you. | 26 A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you!" |
27 Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing. | 27 Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe." |
28 And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God. | 28 Thomas said to him, "My Lord and my God!" |
29 Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed : blessed are they that have not seen , and yet have believed . | 29 Then Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." |
30 And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: | 30 Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. |
31 But these are written , that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name. | 31 But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. |
The King James Version is in the public domain. (The King James Bible Version Online) | 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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As the title says, this is my first attempt at making a scenario/campaign for any system. Bit of background, I'm a long-time 40k player, I know the setting backwards and forwards, but I'm not at all confident about my writing skills. My group is no stranger to RPG's, but relative newbies to DH and 40k in general. I've made up a short campaign to help introduce the setting/system. Any criticism/feedback is appreciated. I'm putting itup here to learn how to be better at this GM'ing business.
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The underhive of Hive Sibellus deep, old, and wild. But, to Wulfgang Krassner, it is a where he will make his fortune and restore his house. The last months of his father's life were filled with feverish planning and preparations for an expedition to the ancient Krassner family holdings, deep in this wild and dangerous area, but only two months after departing he-and the entire expedition-disappeared without a trace. Young Wulfgang was forbidden by his father to go, but five years later, the mystery of the lost expedition remains. The Krassner name has become a laughingstock among the nobles of the Hive, and Wulfgang is determined to see his family name and fortunes restored.
Now, as the last son of an impoverished House, Krassner has vowed to find his father and restore his family name, no matter the cost. To that end, he has spent the last of his money hiring scoress of mercenaries, dozens of guides, porters, and underhive experts, and has sold almost all of his remaining assets to finance this massive undertaking. He has released almost all of his hereditary servants, but as both he and his father were always good to them, many have taken up arms to follow him into the deep.
This is where the Acolytes come in, as according to Krassner family legend, in the library of their original manse is a sealed, lead-lined container. This box is said to contain a copy of the Malus Codicium, a thrice-damned tome of eldritch lore. The inquisitor the Acolytes work for, Galen Rathbone, is determined to find and destroy this book before it falls into the wrong hands, and this expedition is the best way to accomplish this goal. The Acolytes will pose as a group of mercenaries, find the box, and bring it back without tipping off Krassner--it would….inadvisable to be percieved as stealing from a man this desperate.
The adventure starts with a feast at the Krassner Estate, with all of the mercenaries, guides, porters, servants, etc. in attendance. In the morning, the expedition leaves with little fanfare. Close to 300 souls begin the long march down an ancillary staircase into the darkness of the underhive.
A week into the journey, the scouting party (the party and 6 'Enforcers' with lasguns) are attacked by 4 Skulkers, and 8 Scum (2 with poor quality autoguns, 2 with poor quality shotguns, the rest with standard stub autos). The group is ambushed at an intersection, with some rubble (cover 10) strewn about, and a column in each corner(cover 16). The intersection is 25x25 meters, with corridors coming in at the 10 and 15 mark of each side, the columns are 4m in diameter.
The scum attack from the corridor directly across, while the skulkers and shotgunners attack from the sides a few rounds in. The scum throw up scrap metal barricades behind some piles of rubble(Cover 24), and attempt to draw the group into the center of the intersection. IF the group takes the bait, the skulkers try to sneak around behind them; if not, they attack and attempt to create a crossfire. If the group wins, they find a map to a gang hideout. If they retreat, the skulkers follow them if they don't cover their trail.
If the group finds the map, they can decide whether to tell Krassner about it, and encourage avoidance or attack. If they avoid the gang, there is a 45% chance that the expedition will be found and attacked. If so, see B. If the group advocates assault, see C.
If the group is followed, the gang lord will send 55 scum (25 with standard kit, 10 with poor-quality autoguns,10 with poor-quality lasguns, 5 with poor-quality shotguns, and 5 with poor-quality hunting rifles) and 10 skulkers (3 with silenced autoguns, 5 with standard kit, and 2 with silenced poor-quality hand cannons) to attack the camp, located in a hastily fortified, partially collapsed tenement (doorways-cover 8, roof railings-cover 8, windows-cover 12, walls-cover 16, interior walls-cover 4) with most of the available cover removed or compromised(broken or pulled apart). What cover is available provides Cover 8. (The fountain provides cover 10) Defending the camp is the group, 35 Enforcers (15 with autoguns loaded with man-stoppers, 10 with lasguns, 5 with lascarbines, 5 with long las), and 5 Kill Squad Troopers (part of Krassner's house guard). There is a 15-meter cleared area in front of the tenement, one large entrance in the center and 2 secondary entrances on the sides. The alleys beyond the side doors are filled with rubble. (There is a secret passage in the south alley) There is a second floor with 3 balconies. The scum with hunting rifles will stay back in the access corridors, while the rest will attempt to rush the doors. The skulkers will attempt to sneak past any defenders at the south doorway, after the defenders are repulsed (will join in if the fight is going poorly).
The battle starts while the Acolytes are being debriefed by Krassner's seneschal, Martin Trask.
[He is a former Imperial Guard captain (use Bounty Hunter profile), with a good-quality bionic eye (Heightened Senses-Sight, +20 vs flash/blind), and is armed with a good-quality Hellpistol(Pistol (Las), Range 35, RoF S/2/-, Dmg 1D10+4 E, Pen 7, Clip 40, Rld 2Full, +5 to attack, Reliable), a good-quality Power Sword(Melee(Power), Dmg 1D10+5, Pen 6, Power Field, +5 to hit), and is wearing Best-quality Storm Trooper Carapace (All 7). Total DR: All 10. 1 Fate Point]
Trask orders the acolytes to go to defensive positions, then heads to the roof to oversee the defense himself. If the attackers breach the defenses, he will sprint to the area and buy time for the defenders to fall back. He will retreat when the defenders tell him they are in position.
The attackers will begin to retreat after suffering heavy casualties (more than 75% total, or more than 15 deaths in a single round)
After the attack is repelled, Trask proposes an attack on the gang's base. He plans to interrogate a captured ganger, and he assigns the Acolytes the task (a Routine(+10) Interrogation test vs the scum's willpower. Need 5 total degrees of success to get location.) Alternatively, a Difficult(-10) Scrutiny test can find a map on one of the attacker's corpses. The map is better for each degree of success(frayed (1d10+5 hrs to the base) at 1, faded (1d10 hrs) at 2, decent (1d5 hrs) at 3, and good (1 hr) at 4).
The attack consists of Trask, Krassner (use Dissolute Noble profile with good-quality bolt pistol(+5 to hit, Reliable) and Best-quality Enforcer Light Carapace (all 6)), the Acolytes, any survivors of the camp attack, 25 Enforcers (15 with man-stopper rounds, 10 with lasguns), and the rest of Krassner's House Guard (15 Kill Squad Troopers). The House Guard stay near Krassner and Trask, while the Acolytes and 10 Enforcers(Lasguns) attempt to sneak up on the right flank, while the other 15 Enforcers attempt the left. The survivors of the attack will attack down the middle, pushing makeshift portable cover ahead of them (converted tables with wheels attached, and steel plates bolted onto the front, cover 10). Krassner, Trask, and the House Guard will advance behind the Enforcers, and attempt to breach the gate(Trask uses a Melta charge on it). The PC's are tasked with diverting defenders from the front and-if possible-forcing a breach in the defenses.
The compound is guarded by the survivors of the attack, plus 40 scum with poor-quality autoguns and 10 skulkers (waiting on the sides). The compound walls are 4m high, with crude crenelations (cover 12), and a pair of heavy stubbers guarding the gate. There are 2 scum with flamers are on either side of the gate, waiting for if the gate is breached.
If the defenses are breached (either the gate or one of the sides), the defenders will fall back to a fortified building in the rear of the compound(walls:cover 16, windows:cover 12, doorways:cover 8, interior walls:cover 4)). The building is 3 stories, with a large stairwell in the rear (2 small ones near the front corners, busted out. A routine(+0) climb test can scale these).
The first floor is guarded by the scum fleeing from the outer wall, with 5 Scum with shotguns scattered throughout.
The second floor is guarded by 20 Recidivists(10 with autoguns, 8 with shotguns, and 2 with hunting rifles), and 10 Scum(standard)
The third floor is the ganglord's sanctum, with 10 Recidivists (6 with shotguns, 4 with autoguns) guarding it. There are 2 rows of armored desks (cover 12), and an ornate(albeit shabby) desk in the back center (cover 14). The ganglord is here as well, roaring orders at his men. The gang lord uses the Bounty Hunter profile with 2 hand cannons with man-stoppers.(assume 2-weapon wielder, ambidextrous, recoil gloves)


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After the brawl: Zone defense
This is one in a series of pieces that will appear on Story Lab Wednesday based on reporting by seven Washington Post staff writers who spent Tuesday night in Washington's East End, taking in the scene in the aftermath of last Friday's brawl in the Metro system, talking to the teens who have taken to hanging out in the city's new tourism and entertainment district, as well as to police, residents, tourists, and business owners. Reporter Christian Davenport spent the evening with the police who keep close watch on the kids all along Seventh Street NW:
The clusters of teenagers hanging on the corner outside the Gallery Place Metro stop aren't gangs exactly. We're not talking the Bloods and Crips or MS-13. These are more loosely formed, less hierarchical, less sophisticated. "More like crews," a D.C. cop says.
But still prone to trouble, though usually it's small stuff: Muggings—watch that iPhone—vandalism, and loud obnoxious behavior. Not the kind of mayhem that broke out Friday night when a brawl involving 70 people left several injured.
The cops assigned to this piece of real estate, Police Service Area 101, recognize the faces. Take this kid right here, the tall one with the dreads crossing Seventh Street, flanked on both sides by his buddies. "He's down here every night," one officer says.
He and his partner are watching, even on break, downing a couple of burgers while seated at the window of Fuddruckers Tuesday evening just before sunset. It's best, they say, when the kids hang in one spot, usually on the steps of the National Portrait Gallery. "Then we know exactly where they are."
The steps are their meeting place, Police Lt. Eddie Fowler, says by phone. But also more. The steps are an elevated perch, a lookout where the young people can see who's coming, who's going. "It's like they're watching a game," Fowler says.
Why Gallery Place? Why of all places do they come here? He's not entirely sure, but has a theory: it's at the intersection of the Red and Green Metro lines, allowing kids from all over to converge on one spot; there are hipster clothing stores and a movie theater, which became the city's main teen cineplex hangout after the theater at Union Station closed last fall.
And there are lots and lots of people, especially on nights when there are games at the Verizon Center. So watch your iPhone, the cops say. There's a thriving market for stolen iPhones. "They'll rip it right off your ear," one of the Fuddruckers cops says. (Apparently there's a guy in Pentagon City who will buy them hot, no questions asked.)
Outnumbered, the cops play zone defense, but are often frustrated. They want a tighter curfew. Stricter loitering laws. If the kids block the sidewalk, they can tell them to break it up. "If they move, it's not a violation," he says. "So we break them up 15, 20 times a night."
And then they move on.
Christian Davenport
| August 11, 2010; 2:10 PM ET
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Thanks for this insight. I like what the area has to offer for meals and shopping. I always wondered what was going on at the steps of the National Portrait Gallery. Whenever I got to that neighborhood for entertainment, I brace myself for those ignorant folks. Sometimes I'm in a mood that can tolerate it and I wear shoes I can run in! Sad, but true.
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Thanks for this insight. I like what the area has to offer for meals and shopping. I always wondered what was going on at the steps of the National Portrait Gallery. Whenever I got to that neighborhood for entertainment, I brace myself for those ignorant folks. Sometimes I'm in a mood that can tolerate it and I wear shoes I can run in! Sad, but true.
Posted by: shejoy | August 11, 2010 3:54 PM | Report abuse
Basically it sounds like much of this can be resolved by blocking off those steps so they can't sit on them and passing stricter loitering laws. Should take a month to do. But this is DC, so it will take 10 years, several deaths and countless muggings. Worst.City.Ever.
Posted by: JG55 | August 11, 2010 9:49 PM | Report abuse
i wonder how it is going to the movies at gallery place?
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7 Ways to Spend Your Lunch Break
It is your hour of freedom, a chance to get refreshed and rejuvenated, a time to recharge your batteries and let your work troubles fade away. So how do most of us spend our hour lunch breaks at work? Typically curled up on a couch relaxing with a good read or by simply sitting. The problem with spending an hour of time during your break sitting in a sedentary position, is that most likely you already spend the majority of the day in a seated position while working. And, the problem with sitting for extended periods of time? Quite simply put: your health.
Sitting for long periods of time has been proven to cause work related aches and pains including lumbar pain, neck pain, upper back pain, repetitive stress injuries, fatigue, and carpal tunnel syndrome. These aches can happen due to a number of different reasons including not sitting with proper posture, sitting in a poorly designed chair, sitting in a chair that is too big/too small for your frame, sitting for extended periods of time, sitting in the same position, and lack of movement. However the main problem comes down to sitting. Although most of us are required by our employers to sit in our office chairs for the majority of the day, our lunch break is the one time of the day when we have complete freedom to do whatever we please. Instead of sitting we have come up with 7 alternate ways to spend your lunch break.
- Stretch - Even if you do not get a full hour for lunch or are too slammed to even take a break, take a few moments to stand up and stretch. Roll your shoulders back, raise your arms above your head in a full extension, take a quick walk around your office, and shake out your legs. It is best to do this every 1-2 hours, but if your time only permits this during your lunch break, remember to do so.
- Walk - Have some time to spare during your break? Take the opportunity to take a walk around your building, parking lot, or walk instead of drive to eat lunch. Walking will help you take your mind off of your work stresses while helping you stay active.
- Go to an Exercise Class - For some of us, our work carries on even once we leave the office. For others, we usually have other activities planned for after the work day such as running errands or spending time with our families. Consider your hour lunch break as an opportunity to partake in an exercise class to help clear your mind.
- Get a Massage - Sometimes work gets in the way of the little luxuries in life that leave us feeling revitalized and reinvigorated, a massage being one of them. Take an hour out of your work day during your lunch break to work out all the kinks and pains that have been building up in your back and you will feel like a whole new person when you return to work!
- Run - Often after work the last thing we want to do is change into our gym clothes and go on a run. Not only are we already exhausted from the long work day, but it is also a hazard to run in the dark at night. What better time to stretch and re-energize yourself than mid way through the day with a quick run around your office. Bring a pair of gym clothes and running shoes to work and you will be all set to go!
- Try Every Restaurant Within Walking Distance - If you can walk to it, you should try it! Get your exercise in while trying new quaint restaurants and hole in the wall food places that you would never consider going to if you had your car. You never know, you may find your next favorite spot to eat in the process.
- Go to a Park - Pack a lunch and have a picnic at a park nearby. You will get to enjoy being outdoors and away from anything that reminds you of work. After your done, take a stroll around and take in the scenery.
Whether you are taking a walk or exercising during your lunch break, it is important for your health to remain active throughout the day. Even if you are unable to take an hour break, be certain to stretch, get out of your office chair, and move around throughout your work day at least once every 2 hours. So the next time you are thinking about how you can spend your lunch break, consider one of our 7 options!
Improving Your Health at the Office
Sitting down most of the day has become a staple across the world, with most of us spending up to ten to twelve hours a day in a seated position. There is our morning commute to work, a full day of sitting at work, our afternoon commute after work, and then more often than not, sitting down at home to relax after a long day. With the long periods of time spent sitting in an idle position, it eventually begins to take a toll on our bodies and leads to problems that are detrimental to our health. Even if you have taken the initiative to find an ergonomic office chair that is perfectly fitted to your body, it is near impossible to sit all day with perfect posture which inevitably leads to back, neck, and shoulder pain. So what exactly makes sitting for extended periods of time unhealthy? After all, sitting tends to be more comfortable than standing all day but just like anything else in life, too much of a good thing can actually become harmful.
Postural Problems
As aforementioned, sitting in an ergonomically correct chair is essential and will help aid in keeping you comfortable throughout your work day, however sitting with bad posture at some point during the day is bound to happen. For most of us, the majority of our time is spent sitting behind a computer because of our job demands. As time progresses throughout the day, we slowly start to lose our good posture and let our bodies get lazy, letting gravity take over control. Our shoulders begin to roll forward towards the screen, our eyes become fatigued from staring at the computer, and in order to see better we move our head closer to the screen to re-focus. We may also find ourselves beginning to slouch as the day continues and consistently fidgeting to find a comfortable seated position. All of this leads to the shortening and tightening of some major muscles and the stretching and weakening others, which is why so many people begin to experience back pain while they work.Health Concerns
The human body requires a balanced diet and a balanced level of activity in order to function properly and fight off diseases. Unfortunately most jobs prevent us from getting the level of activity necessary to maintain a healthy life style, and if you couple this with sitting in a poor chair for hours on end staring at a computer screen only makes matters worse. You may find yourself not paying attention to being locked in the same position for long periods of time while focusing on completing an important task or project, making you also unaware of the tension that is being built up in your body. Eventually, your body will come to the rescue and give you a dose of pain to remind you that is necessary to get up and take a break. While work is always a top priority, your body and its needs should always be put first and if you begin to feel pain and fatigue it is important to take necessary stretch breaks in order to regain focus and ultimately, become more productive.Sitting all day also reduces your calorie expenditure and is one of the leading causes of obesity today. When you move less throughout the day and do not reduce the amount of calories you consume, you naturally gain body fat. By lessening your physical activity, you are also slowing down your metabolism which is another assured way to gain weight.
Tightened Muscles
Our bodies were never designed to remain static in one fixed position for long periods of time. From the beginning of man-kind, we were taught to be hunters and gatherers, always on the move to provide our families with food. Even as the decades have passed, humans have continued to move as they went about different tasks needing to be done in their lives until recently when automation has begun taking over. After sitting all day at work and then continuing to relax by sitting down all evening we are consequently putting strain on our muscles, causing them to tighten and lead to aches and pains.And so the question is presented, how does one improve their health while working?
Get a new ergonomic office chair if yours is not ergonomically correct. Of course getting a new chair is only part of the solution, but a chair that is properly adjusted to your body and provides you with good support, you will slowly start to experience less work related pain that can be felt from sitting in a bad chair.
- Park farther away. Make a plan to arrive to work a few minutes earlier than you usually do and park in the farthest parking space or even a few minutes away from your building, forcing you to have to walk farther than normal.
- Take breaks once an hour if your job requires you to sit for long periods of time. Set a timer on your computer to remind yourself to take your much needed breaks to get up, stretch, or even just walk around. It is easy to forget to do this when you become preoccupied with what you are working on, which is why setting a timer can be helpful.
- Find ways throughout the day to get up and move. Is your printer located next to your desk? Try switching the location of your printer to a different floor to force yourself to get up out of your chair and walk around.
- Take the stairs instead of the elevator. If your suite or office is located at the top of your building, get off a few floors early and take the stairs the rest of the way there. Stairs are a quick way to burn calories and tone your muscles.
- If it is an option at your workplace, choose to go with a sit stand desk rather than a desk where you will be forced to sit all day. With the ability to transfer from a seated to a standing position with little effort, you will find yourself experiencing less pain and increasing your productivity while remaining more active.
- Take a run on your lunch break. Most of us try to find things to fill up our time during our hour break anyways. Consider packing a lunch instead of eating out and bring some running clothes with you to take a quick jog.
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Tparker38, I'm sorry that you are already dealing with issues. Of course you can but I'm afraid since the contract has been signed it will be hard to get out without losing the deposits! Besides, if you hire another PB they would have to deal with the power line issues and the hot tub would ended up being at the same place now? I would make them redraw the plan to your liking and perhaps upgrade something to make you feel better?:) |
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ESSEX — An attorney for the National Animal Interest Alliance says the civil side of the horse-cruelty case here should not have been handled at the town level.
"A bond was set for $40,000 and change, which exceeded the jurisdictional amount of the court," Nancy Guttenberg said in a phone interview.
"We've done everything in our power to do it legally," countered Essex County Attorney Daniel Manning. "I did look into whether the court had jurisdiction."
In early October, Essex Town Justice Stephen Sayward ruled that the ownership of 40 horses seized from Shelley Wing's Wing and a Prayer Farm be given to the county after the Essex woman failed to put up security for $43,890, representing a month's care for the animals.
"The proper form for this case was New York Supreme because of the jurisdictional limit of the court," Guttenberg said.
According to the State Unified Court System, town courts such as the one in Essex that is handling the Wing case "hear civil lawsuits involving claims of up to $15,000."
Manning said he followed Agriculture and Markets Law Section 373 in deciding it belonged in the town venue.
Wing was arraigned in Essex Town Court, and at that point, it was not known, he said, "what the value of the animals was or the value of the security" that would be required.
There is nothing in the Ag and Markets law, Manning said, that indicates a change of venue would be required depending on those amounts.
The repeated reference to "court" in the law, he said, "refers to the justice court where the arrest was made."
As well, Manning said, he researched numerous similar cases online that were handled at that level.
Wing and her daughter, Emily, are both charged with 41 counts of failure to provide sustenance under State Agriculture and Markets law, a misdemeanor punishable, per count, by a fine of $1,000 and up to a year in jail.
The horses, one of which died after it was relocated to the Essex County Fairgrounds, were taken from the farm in mid-September.
Evidence filed with Essex Town Court includes some 1,800 photos that include images of emaciated horses and also horse skeletons found on the property.
Veterinarians' statements indicate the animals lacked food and water, that they suffered from worms and various injuries.
Guttenberg says she has been involved in numerous cases of severe animal neglect, and a visit to the fairgrounds didn't persuade her that the condition of the horses there was desperate enough to have warranted removing them from Wing's property.
She was not allowed close enough to see the bodies of the horses, she said, but noted, "They all had halters on, their heads were up, their ears were up."
In true cases of extreme starvation, she said, "they're down. You can't get them up."
In Essex, Guttenberg continued, if the condition of the horses "was so severe that it required immediate action, that the only alternative were seizure, how is it that (the horses) could be fostered or adopted out two weeks later?
"They were placing them immediately, and they weren't placing them with vets."
She did say she offered to foster two of horses.
Instead of choosing the most extreme response to the situation, the county should have looked at other alternatives, Guttenberg said.
One of those, she said, could have been to put a trustee in place, "where Shelley Wing participated in the process."
The hay could have been delivered to the farm, she said.
"Why was it so necessary to remove (the horses) from her location?"
Guttenberg believes the animals remain Wing's property.
"Shelley Wing, no matter what she did, still has rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution, and she has the right of due process," she said.
"Anyone who loves animals does not want to grant government the right to come in and take their dog or cat or dairy cow or horse without the protections of due process of law," she said.
"And that's really the only issue. If you are going to enforce the law, you have to do it scrupulously."
Guttenberg said she discussed the issue with an Ag and Markets attorney, who would be sending a letter of ruling to her on the matter.
She would then release it to the media, she said.
"My organization just wanted to educate," she said. "Yes, I care about the horses, and something needed to be done. But if something is going to be done, you have to do it according to the law.
"Well-intentioned but misguided people let enthusiasm get ahead of their good judgment."
"We have yet to write a letter or make a determination on the matter," Ag and Markets Public Information Officer Joe Morrissey told the Press-Republican in an email.
"This determination would not be binding," he added.
Guttenberg said she does not intend to represent Wing on the civil matter.
"But she has that cause of action against the parties and individuals involved."
The case is one that goes beyond Essex County, Guttenberg said.
"This is such bad legal precedent. Once it goes national, people will ask first before they proceed," she said.
"What if (this) were a dairy farmer? Would it be OK for his/her cows to be taken and given away before he/she was even found guilty?"
Last week, the Board of Supervisors voted to contract with Crane Mountain Horse Rescue to take charge of finding new homes for the equines.
On Monday, Manning said the contract with Crane Mountain was in the process of being finalized, as is one with veterinarian Diane Dodd to make official her role of supervising the care of the horses while they are in county custody.
She has been filling that role on a volunteer basis and had said she would continue to do so. But the county chose to pay her $75 an hour for her expertise.
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This past December, Beyonce shocked the industry by dropping her fifth album on iTunes with no advance notice, and still managed to rocket to the #1 spot on the charts. The album's surprise launch resulted in a slew of mainstream press. What you may not have heard is that within days of its release, rock band We the Kings managed to knock Beyonce's album off the #1 spot on the iTunes charts–due to the millions of fans they'd cultivated on YouTube.
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