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Costa Rica Contrasts
roundtrip Costa Rica
We recommend the group tour "high contrast Costa Rica" to all those nature loving visitors, that want to connect in this way to the real highlights, white stains, authentic secret tips, with a well designed itinerary and comfort, adventure and culinary delights.
You're traveling with very small groups and very experienced guide. Between the various destination points, there are almost only short driving distances, the trip is relaxing, and there is plenty of time to experience nature, culture and adventure.
Tour in Costa Rica
This is a very balanced group tour through the tropical paradise of Costa Rica.
We recommend the group tour "high contrast Costa Rica" to all those nature loving visitors, that want to connect in this way to the real highlights, white stains, authentic secret tips, with a well designed itinerary and comfort, adventure and culinary delights.
You will be traveling with very small groups, and very experienced guides. Between the various destination points, there are almost only short driving distances, the trip is relaxing, and there is plenty of time to experience nature, culture and adventure.
Day 1-4
First Day: Welcome to Costa Rica! (-, -, A)
Arrival at the airport of San José, where the guide will be already expecting you. A warm welcome awaits in the first accommodation in Santa Ana, where you can have a good rest in the garden from the long journey.
In the evening you will meet the other tour participants in a delicious dinner with Costa Rican specialties.
Overnight at Posada Nena
Second Day: exploring the nature reserve El Rodeo on horseback (B, L, D)
After a delicious breakfast, we'll go to the nature reserve El Rodeo. In the conservation area, which includes one of the last contiguous forests in the Central Valley, you can be lucky and see the first inhabitants of the forest. Monkeys jumping in the trees, toucans flying and screeching their way, and the cozy lazy sloths hanging in the trees.
The region is best explored by horse. At a leisurely pace (the horses are suitable for children and beginners), we will go through the dense forests. You can enjoy the first trip through the Costa Rican rainforest in peace. Gourmet lunch in an idyllic atmosphere in the small lodge.
Overnight at Posada Nena.
3rd Day: View at one of the largest volcano craters in the world(F, -, A)
Today we will starts early in the morning to one of the main attractions in the Central Valley. The Poás Volcano is 2,704 meters high, and has one of the largest volcanic craters in the world. The walk to the volcano crater is not particularly difficult. When the visibility is good, you can take a look at the huge crater, which contains a bright blue lake.
It will be exciting when the Poás Volcano spews sulphurous mud, and steaming water into the air. From the main crater, we take a hike though a bizarre crippled forest, caused by the acidic air and the cold, up to the secondary craters with the Laguna Botos. Eyes open: here you may see some rare bird species.
Right from Poás it continues up north, towards the border of Nicaragua. Near the small town of Boca Tapada, is the Laguna de Lagarto Lodge. The jungle begins at the porch railing of the Lodge: Buzzing hummingbirds, toucans call, a horde of screaming parrots flying by bromeliads and orchids, corkscrew vines, and trees line the walking path. Pure nature and a paradise for nature lovers.
Overnight at Laguna del Lagarto Lodge
Day 4-7
Fourth Day: Pure jungle! (F, -, A)
The lodge is located directly on the San Carlos River, the border river between Costa Rica and Nicaragua. The perfect place for taking an exciting boat ride up into Nicaraguan territory.
In the afternoon, you can explore the area around the lodge on your own, or explore the lagoon by canoe. When bathing, you should be a little cautious. You will learn the reason in the evening, when by the crocodile feeding, the eyes of the reptiles flash dangerously because of the lantern.
Overnight at Laguna del Lagarto Lodge
5th Day: The flora and fauna of Costa Rica (F, -, -)
In the morning, a botanical tour starts in the Lodge's own rainforest. Just a few hours to get a comprehensive view of life in the dense tropical rain forest. The guide explains the rare and useful plants, while walking around on an exactly analyzed floor. An excellent preparation for future visits in the tropical rainforest.
After lunch we head to the north. Near the village Los Chiles, it is set in the middle of a natural paradise, the next hotel.
Overnight Hotel de Campo
6th Day: boat trip through the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge - monkeys, caimans, and storks cross the path (F, -, -)
The Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, belongs today to one of the most biologically diverse areas in Costa Rica. It offers an amazing boat ride: storks fly by, monkeys romp in the trees, caimans and turtles paddling under water, while the Jesus Christ Lizard runs very fast on the water. Even the tapirs and cozy manatees can be seen here with a lot of luck.
Overnight Hotel de Campo
7th Day Arenal Volcano - one of the 10 most active volcanoes in the world! (F, -, -)
After eating our breakfast, we go to the most famous volcano in Costa Rica. The route goes along the Arenal Reservoir, to La Fortuna de San Carlos. The town lies at the foot of the active Arenal Volcano, and is a perfect base for day trips to the fire mountain.
In the afternoon and evening we must relax! You can swim in the hot springs of the volcano, and with luck see the red lava flowing down the mountain. An impressive spectacle.
Overnight at Hotel Linda Vista del Norte
Day 8-11
8th Tag: Active Volcano Arenal: From a safe distance and close at the same time (F, -, -)
The Arenal Volcano is active since 1968 and is regarded as one of the 10 most active volcanoes. The constant eruptions are partially accompanied by loud rumbling. The lava has a temperature of up to 1000 ° C. Through a private access you can reach the national park, and penetrate the lava fields of the volcano.
From a safe distance but still you can observe the impressive spectacle: here we can understand the elemental force of a volcano.
Overnight at Hotel Linda Vista del Norte
9th Day: The Secret of the Río Celeste on the track (B, -, -)
Only a short distance further, over bumpy roads, is the National Park "Tenorio Volcano". This already long extinct volcano is surrounded by a dense vegetation. A globally unique phenomenon is the "Rio Celeste" - the sky-blue river. The water of the river is colored blue sky.
From the cause to get to the bottom, a little tedious jungle hike is necessary. We pass by the blue waters of the Celeste River Falls, and take a natural "bath". Hot springs that flow into the river, invite you to a relaxing bath.
After another little walk on a bumpy path and we get to the end of the track. At the confluence of two small mountain streams, the water mixes, and turns sky blue.
This is a chemical reaction of four different minerals of volcanic origin, such as sulfur, and calcium. The theory of the resident in the mountains Maleku Indians is much more satisfying: After God painted the sky, he rinsed the brush in the Rio Celeste.
Overnight at Tenorio Lodge
10th Day: Costa Rica's tropical cuisine (B, L, D)
On dirt roads, we go to the next lodge. Wild nature, waterfalls, and the direct proximity to the volcano Miravalles, and Rincon de la Vieja, make this accommodation a real experience.Have you already learn the Costa Rican cuisine? Then the current program point is certainly very interesting. With a little cooking course, the secrets of Costa Rican cuisine are revealed. The freshly prepared dishes reflecting watery mouths.
Overnight in Finca la Anita
11th Day: Rincon de la Vieja - The bubbling witches' brew (F, -, -)
You may think: i have seen enough volcanoes. But each of the previously-viewed volcanoes is completely different, and shows the diversity of nature. The Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park has nine extremely impressive craters.Smoking chimneys, and mini craters remember that Costa Rica is located in a geologically active region. Here nature has created a witches' cauldron of bubbling mini-volcanoes and steaming holes in the ground, the you will explore by hiking.
Afterwards we head towards the coast. After the last few days full of rain forest and lush greenery, the eye longs for the deep blue sea. The wish is granted! In the small village Junquillal, where we move into our hotel.
Overnight at Guacamaya Lodge
Day 12-16
12 - 15 Tag: Pure relaxation on the Pacific! (F, -, -)
These last few days are without a guide and may be taken y your own. Relax at beautiful beaches, tours with turtles, horse riding on the beach, and more is offered by the friendly lodge. Here you can rest, and reminisce the last days.
Overnight at Guacamaya Lodge
15th Day: return to Santa Ana (F, -, A)
Say farewell to the sun, beach, and sea, and return to Santa Ana.
Additional days are possible at any time.
Overnight at Posada Nena
16th Tag: Adiós Costa Rica! (F, -, -)
Transfer to the airport, and return on your own initiative.
We will gladly help you with the organization of an alternatively extension of the program.
Dates and costs:
For 2013, the following dates are scheduled:
12.01. to 26.01.13 from 2195 Euro
09.03. to 23.03.13 from 2195 Euro
03.08. to 17.08.13 from 2195 Euro
02.11. to 16.11.13 from 2195 Euro
other dates are available on request, from 6 people any time we open a new appointment.
Group size 6 - 12 participants
Single supplement: 420 Euros


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There were some prominent American businessmen there and some important figures from the People of Liberty. Hors d'oeuvres were passed; several flat-screen TVs broadcast the American election news; everyone waited for the arrival of the Presidente. But Berlusconi didn't appear. Antonio Polito, the vice president of the organization, approached Berlusconi's senator: Where is the Presidente? The senator said, Be patient. We think he will be here soon. Ten o'clock passed, and then eleven. And then it became clear that Berlusconi would never arrive.
"It was surprising!" Polito said when I visited the office from which he now edits a small center-left newspaper. "He always makes a fuss over his friendship with America. Of course, we found out this was the night he was with the escort Patrizia D'Addario."
A month earlier, in the capital of the southern province of Puglia, Patrizia D'Addario, age 41, possessor of expensively treated blond hair, met a man named Giampaolo Tarantini at a coffee bar. Tarantini was a businessman from Puglia who, it would turn out, supplied girls to Berlusconi for parties in Rome and Sardinia. The meeting had been set up by a mutual friend. There was a real estate project D'Addario was involved in that had been stalled and that she believed, if only she got help from the right people, could change her life. They had something to drink and discussed the project, and then Tarantini said, Come out to my car so we can have a private conversation.
"He said, I can give you a chance to go to Rome and meet the prime minister, but we have to go right away,' " D'Addario tells me through a translator in the hotel room. "I said my fee is 2,000 euros for dinner, and he said, No problem. Money is no object.'"
She arrived by plane later that night. In his hotel suite, Tarantini explained the rules of the party she would be attending. She must wear a black minidress, no stockings, and very little makeup. If the Presidente liked her, she would be expected to stay the night. She told him that she agreed to dinner, not to spending the night, and Tarantini said, "We can talk about this later."
At nine o'clock, Tarantini's car arrived at Palazzo Grazioli with D'Addario and two other women. The police at the gate waved them into the courtyard, where Berlusconi's bodyguards met her and took her by elevator to the apartments on the second floor. This wasn't Berlusconi's permanent residencehe has villas in Milan, Sardinia, Bermuda, the Bahamasbut it's where he stays when he's in Rome. I was in the building this winter; it's a large square building with a courtyard punched into the middle, with halls and elevators that radiate a subterranean cold and a facade stained with centuries of soot. Berlusconi rents it from people who are or used to be dukesthe Grazioli familyand who still live like eccentric, decomposing royalty on the floor below.
When the elevator opened, D'Addario walked into a great salon. There was a piano near one wall and a giant white screen on another side of the room. There were close to twenty women at the party, all identically dressed: minidresses without panty hose and with very little makeup. Besides Tarantini, the pianist, and the butler, there were no other men. After a while, the Presidente made his entrance and took a glass of champagne. Two girls slunk up to him. "We work as a team," they said as they caressed each other, "but since the recession we haven't been working at all." He thanked everyone for coming to this meeting of the Thank God There's Silvio Girls. It is this club that sustained him in his periods of political darkness. And then the movie began, a compilation of highlights from the Presidente's career. Here I am at the White House, going to meet George Bush, he said. And that is when I hosted the G8 summit! At this time I addressed the United Nations. D'Addario says she doesn't wear a watch but that the movie portion of the evening lasted at least two hours. Periodically a little dog would trot up to the Presidente's feet so he could pet it.
"Isn't he cute?" the Presidente said. "A gift from Laura Bush! His name is Frou Frou."
After the movie, the video "Thank God There's Silvio" came on, and the Presidente stood and sang. The women stood up and formed a conga line that snaked through the room, singing along and cheering.
D'Addario says Berlusconi was interested in her right away. He'd been told about her. "He was definitely funny. Charming. He approached me and told me how cute I was. And he asked me about my project. I said, I'm a lonely girl who has problems, and I need these problems to be solved.'"
The Presidente was in a fine mood. He asked D'Addario for a slow dance. Even with lifts in his shoes, he was slightly shorter than she was. Up close, she could see the makeup on his face. After the dance, he picked seats for everyone at dinner. He took D'Addario's hand and said, "My little entrepreneur, come with me. You're sitting with me."
"He noticed that I wasn't at ease," D'Addario says. "So he sat me next to him."
After dinner, he declared he was taking D'Addario on a tour of his apartment. Another girl joined them. They passed through a second grand salon and into his private quarters. In his bedroom, there was an enormous bed ringed in curtains, bigger than any bed D'Addario had ever seen. This is Putin's bed, he said. It was given to me by Vladimir Putin. They are close friends. The fall after this episode comes to light, he'll join Putin in St. Petersburg to celebrate Putin's fifty-seventh birthday. People like to guess what it is that Putin finds so companionable about Berlusconi, or if whatever it is can be deduced from the fact that Putin gave him a five-person bed as a gift.


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Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center
Parasites and disease are rarely mentioned as a serious threat to prairie
grouse, probably due to their mobility and generally lower densities reducing
the odds of completing parasite life cycles. Prairie chickens, being "more
mobile than any other gallinaceous game" (Leopold 1931:176) might be
the least susceptible to disease unless they return to a common feeding areas.
Hamerstrom et al. (1957:79) pointed out, "the need for a system of well
distributed winter feeding places, and gives one more reason for the superiority
of food patches over hoppers and other feeding devices which concentrate birds
in small spaces. Since prairie chickens are subject to several of the diseases
and parasites of domestic chickens and turkeys, food patches should not be
placed on ground over which domestic poultry habitually run."
Gross (1930) gives a fairly complete description of grouse parasites and
diseases with a particular emphasis on another caecal worm, Heterakis gallinae.
He found it in 50% of the prairie chickens he examined in Wisconsin and noted
that it was probably an indication that the prairie chickens had fed on ground
"polluted" by poultry droppings. Of particular concern with this
parasite is that it serves as the host for the protozoan flagellate (Histomonas
meleagris) which causes blackhead disease (Noble and Noble 1973). Gross
(1930:36), who closely studied the heath hen, noted that, "Blackhead
was an important factor in the decline of the heath hen and was probably derived
from turkeys which ranged over the feeding and "drumming" fields
(booming grounds) of the heath hen until blackhead made the raising of turkeys
unprofitable on Martha's Vineyard Island."
Recently, disease considerations have been identified as a contributing
factor in the decline of the Attwater's prairie chicken in Texas (Purvis and
Silvy 1995). Disease investigations are underway with wild populations and
with geese and northern bobwhite quail. Avian cholera and roundworms (Trichostrongulus
tenuis) have been implicated but one of the biggest concerns is the reticuloendotheliosis
virus (REV), a disease similar to AIDS which disables the immune system (Purvis
and Silvy 1995). This virus was found in the Texas A & M University captive
flock and in 1 wild male. Apparently this disease is common in many domestic
poultry flocks (30% of all domestic chickens have it) and wild geese can carry
it (Nova Silvy, personal commun.).
Diseases and parasites have not been investigated with SNG prairie grouse,
nor have they been suspected as a mortality factor. One caution however could
involve the expansion of confinement turkey operations along the south edge
of the SNG; in particular, the disposal of dead birds and manure. If manure
is disposed of in areas accessible to or favored by prairie chickens, this
could be a concern. Perhaps manure should be spread at a time and place when
the likelihood of prairie chicken contact is minimized or it could be worked
in (tilled) soon after spreading. Herman (1963) points out the necessity of
controlling diseases through manipulation of populations and habitat. When
dealing with a population "on the edge", it is prudent to anticipate
all the possibilities for problems in order to take protective measures.


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OMNI Corner: New Societies for the Exploitation of Medicine on the Internet |
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Down Your Way: The Natural History Museum |
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Beyond the Beginning: The Global Digital Library |
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MIDRIB: Beyond Clip Art for Medicine |
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Never Mind the Quality, Check the Badge-Width! |
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The NHS, the Internet and Libraries: The NHS Anglia and Oxford Internet Project |
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View from the Hill: Anne Dixon |
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Interface: Dr Isola Ajiferuke |
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Elvira 4: May 1997, Milton Keynes |
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The Eighth ACM International Hypertext Conference |
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Electronic Document Delivery: A Trial in an Academic Library |
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Setting Priorities for Digital Library Research |
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Copyright Management Technologies: The Key to Unlocking Digital Works? |
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July 1997, issue10, feature article |
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July 1997, issue10, project update |
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NISS: National Information Services and Systems |
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KMG Chemicals Named To Forbes List Of "100 Best Small Companies In America"
KMG Chemicals, Inc. (NASDAQ GS: KMGB), a global provider of specialty chemicals in carefully focused markets, today announced that it has been named one of "America's 100 Best Small Companies" by Forbes magazine. KMG was ranked #68. The entire list can be viewed at http://www.forbes.com/best-small-companies/list/.
To qualify for inclusion, companies must be publicly traded for at least a year, generate annual revenues of between $5 million and $1 billion, and have a stock price of at least $5 per share. The rankings are based on measures that include earnings growth, sales growth, and return on equity in the past 12 months and over five years, as well as stock performance relative to each company's peer group.
Neal Butler, President and CEO of KMG, commented, "We are honored to once again be recognized by Forbes as one of the best small companies in America. This distinction is a direct result of the dedication and hard work of the entire KMG team. We remain confident in our ability to report improved results in fiscal 2012, driven by the successful conclusion of the integration initiative associated with our most recent Electronic Chemicals acquisition, as well as the benefits of the actions we have taken to improve results in our Electronic Chemicals and Wood Treating Chemicals businesses."
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KMG Chemicals, Inc., through its subsidiaries, produces and distributes specialty chemicals to carefully focused markets. The Company grows by acquiring and optimizing stable chemical product lines and businesses with established production processes. Its current operations are focused on the wood treatment, electronic, and agricultural chemical markets. For more information, visit the Company's web site at www.kmgchemicals.com. The information in this news release includes certain forward-looking statements that are based upon assumptions that in the future may prove not to have been accurate and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, including statements as to the future performance of the company. Although the company believes that the expectations reflected in its forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations or any of its forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. Factors that could cause results to differ include, but are not limited to, successful performance of internal plans, product development acceptance, the impact of competitive services and pricing and general economic risks and uncertainties.Check Out Our Best Services for Investors
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News of bankruptcy at General Motors and Chrysler stuns Cuban drivers.
HAVANA — The Pontiac Aztek never made it to Cuba. Nor did the Dodge Nitro, Chrysler Crossfire, or any other flops of the past 50 years of American auto manufacturing.
So as news of bankruptcy at General Motors and Chrysler reaches this city, where thousands of vintage cars from Detroit's heyday still rumble through the streets, Cuban drivers have been stunned. Where did these giants of American industry go wrong?
"General Motors is a great company with a great reputation," said Michel Cruz Armas, a taxi driver. He said it without a hint of sarcasm, and for good reason: The 27-year-old earns a living plying Havana's potholed thoroughfares in a battered 1956 Buick, making $15 to $20 a day — equal to an average Cuban worker's monthly salary.
While many drivers in the U.S. dumped Detroit brands for Asian and European imports long ago, Cuba's peculiar blend of rigid state control and crafty street-level entrepreneurship has time-warped the capital into a clattering tribute to the golden era of heavy chrome, gentle curves and snazzy fins.
"This is a good car. It's even older than I am," said Alberto Quintero, 46, whose black Chevrolet Bel Air rolled off the assembly lines in 1955.
Before Fidel Castro took power in 1959, Cuba was a short ferry trip away for American auto dealers, who flooded the island with Detroit's finest: DeSotos, Cadillacs, Oldsmobiles and other brands. But imports came to an grinding halt when the U.S. leveled trade sanctions against the Castro government. Only a handful of American cars have made it across the Florida Straits since then.
Cut off from Detroit, the island turned to the Soviet Union and Eastern Bloc for its wheels, importing Soviet Ladas and Moskovitches, along with oddities like the dishwasher-sized Polish-made Polski.
Compared to their yanqui counterparts, those vehicles were boxy, boring and cramped, placing function over form in stark contrast to the comfort and style of the American models.
Given a choice, most Cubans today would rather have a new car, and one that doesn't require constant maintenance and huge amounts of fuel, priced at about $4 per gallon here. But it is largely the result of a longstanding Cuban legal quirk that so many vintage American cars remain on the communist island's streets today.


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San Elizario ISD cheating investigation raises red flags
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Another cheating scandal has been confirmed in another El Paso area school district.
The San Elizario Independent School District said it ordered a review of enrollment and grade placement practices at San Elizario high school from 2008 to 2011 after an internal investigations raised red flags.
That investigation revealed that a former campus administrator manipulated grade placement practices and enrollment. That administrator is not being identified.
The Texas Education Agency also received a complaint about the district regarding the same issue.
In a statement, the district said the school board is reviewing the findings to "ensure that all issues are properly addressed to prevent similar situations in the future. The internal review is now being forwarded to the TEA."


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Greenwich Council rejects Peninsula Festival plans
Plans for a huge music festival on Greenwich Peninsula to coincide with next year's Olympic Games have been rejected by Greenwich Council.
The Council has turned down applications for licences for the events following a meeting at Woolwich Town Hall yesterday. It cited a lack of detail in the plans.
The original plans for the Peninsula Festival included staging concerts to be attended by up to 45,000 people, although that was scaled down to 20,000 by organisers Orange Connections to try and assuage police and public concerns.
However, various parties - including Locog, the Metropolitan Police, Greenwich residents and Tower Hamlets councillor Peter Golds - spoke to the licensing committee to object to the plans.
Concerns ranged from excessive noise, the proximity of the proposed festival site to Olympic venues at The O2 and Greenwich Park, the lack of available police resources to supervise the event during the Olympics and the strain the event would place on public transport.
The proposals had also included plans for a huge campsite, as well as events to be held on Delta Beach, on the western shore of the peninsula, to run late into the night.


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When a rumour gets confirmed, it feels like a child returning home from college – all grown up and more developed than before. Boy Genius has secured some solid evidence that BlackBerry 8820's are, in fact, out and about, as he sorted through the coding found in the device.xml file that comes with OS 220.127.116.11 for the Cingular 8800c. No camera, but the long-awaited wi-fi devided to make an appearance. As always, big thanks to Boy Genius for sharing the news.
What does this mean? Well, while the details may not be completely clear and one hundred percent correct, but it shows that it will have a GPRS/WLAN radio stack, a first for BlackBerry devices, as well as the customary support for voice-activated dialing and push-to-talk capabilities. Unfortunately, one feature it does not list is the camera, so let's rule out this device for that 8800 series CameraBerry model.. for now, of course.
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In other newsworthy bits of information found within this software installation package, it appears that OS 4.2.1 will be released for the Pearl and 8700 by Telefonica Venezuela (184.108.40.206 and 184.108.40.206, respectively) and for the Pearl by TIM (126.96.36.199). I would say these are right around the corner, although no release dates or download links are known at this time.


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Controversial FOX News Mideast Pundit Walid Phares Speaking at FAU
Asked if he supports Phares' thinking on the Mideast and Islam, Rabil replied, "I tell my students to never follow one line of thought. I don't endorse anything [Phares] says."
Rabil, who has co-authored several papers with Phares, took a much different tack when Phares was under attack during the Romney campaign. At that time Rabil wrote that the charges against Phares constituted:
an attack on Lebanon's Christian community as a whole, and perhaps against all minorities and liberal Muslims in the Middle East. They explicitly attacked Dr. Phares on the misleading basis of guilt by association without even considering either the political context in which the Lebanese Christians operated or the collective angst of the Christian community.
Phares has a well-oiled publicity machine at his disposal, but his vaunted predictive powers are non-existent (see what he said would happen after the U.S. exited Iraq) and his policy prescriptions are a lot of empty blather about winning the "war of ideas."
We expected a similarly critical comment from Professor Eric Hanne, faculty advisor to the FAU chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine. In an email, though, he wrote:
As I've not read the book, or kept up with Phares' work (being a medievalist myself), I wouldn't be able to add anything substantial to the conversation regarding his discussion of the Arab Spring or US Foreign policy.Having followed the coverage of the Arab Spring from its inception, and having read a number of pieces from a variety of scholars, I would say that the "jury is still out" regarding an assessment of the "Arab Spring." There is much more at work here, going beyond the confines of the Arab world (a problematic monolithic term in and of itself) and it would be premature to make predictions or judgements.
Asked if Phares' controversial history was problematic or likely to color his message and analysis, Hanne wrote back:
I wouldn't presume to prejudge his upcoming talk; his career has tied him to particular mindsets (Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Romney campaign) in which there are very clear parameters for discussion and analysis, but where he stands is still a mystery to me (as someone who looks elsewhere than the FDD, Romney crowd for analysis).
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Third time's a charm. The hottest designers, celebrities and insiders gathered in New York and Los Angeles, where consumers enjoyed some major retail therapy for the third annual Fashion's Night Out. Here, Footwear News makes the rounds alongside the fashion industry and its fans.
Midtown got a major dose of star power when fashionista Sarah Jessica Parker arrived at the Manolo Blahnik store on 54th Street. A line of about 150 fans waited outside the door, while brand President George Malkemus greeted consumers inside, right alongside SJP, who was signing autographs and showcasing her shoe collaboration (a reinvention of the Carolyne style). Malkemus said he had already seen 250 people and the night was just getting started. To add to the excitement, Vogue's Andre Leon Talley also chatted with guests, while staying true to his signature style, dressed in a red robe.
Meanwhile on Madison Avenue, Ugg was hosting a cocktail party equipped with a DJ and a photo booth. Bally also had a similar scene, with champagne readily available for consumers.
Just down the street, at Stuart Weitzman, the designer was mingling with his new pals and guest collaborators Hayden Panettiere and Michelle Trachtenberg. "They're creative and they have talent," said Weitzman. "The Hayden bootie is [selling] out." The designer also was excited to talk about his new store opening on Fifth Avenue this month. And when asked if he anticipated a crowd all night, he replied, "[Customers] don't want to go home, they keep bringing out the food," he said as he grabbed a cup of gelato.
Meanwhile, the Fratelli Rossetti store focused on what the brand does best: making shoes. In the window, a woman demonstrated how uppers are sewn, and inside, a man polished finished styles. The brand's managing director, Diego Rossetti, said, "[Fashion's Night Out] is a good way to show people how we do things. For us, it's more important to explain who we are."
Also on Madison Avenue, Natasha Bedingfield performed at the Ann Taylor store and model Jessica Stam partied at Roger Vivier. But Giuseppe Zanotti drew quite the crowd with Angela Simmons and June Ambrose (who was filming for a yet-to-be-named fashion reality show). Although Zanotti seemed most to be looking forward to mingling with Nicki Minaj. "I love her," he said, in between signing photos for fans and even the arm of one guest. Minaj arrived about 10 minutes later, along with swarms of bodyguards and photographers.
But Zanotti's crowd had some competition across the street, at Dolce & Gabbana, where pop stars Justin Bieber and Usher greeted crazed fans at the store. And a few doors down, the Reed Krakoff team was chatting with Katie Couric, who admitted to scoring a photo with the Biebs.
At the W hotel in Times Square, George Esquivel joined friend and fellow designer Juan Carlos Obando in a pop-up bazaar. Esquivel was selling gold laceups for women from his resort collection and made-for-the-event black laceups for men. "We've actually sold quite a few," said the designer. "I am sometimes so far removed from the public, I don't know if anyone is going to show up." But those who did attend included singer Ciara and the Vogue fashion set, thanks to the event's co-host, Ivan Shaw, director of photography for the magazine.
And at Payless on Lexington Avenue, Christian Siriano was decked out in Dior shoes and one of his own jackets. Siriano said he's been busy doing fittings for his Saturday Fashion Week show, but he also emphasized the importance of being present at events like FNO. "A designer needs to be associated with their brand," he said. "People are so fashion savvy these days that they need a little more to make them want to buy. Being accessible really helps push your product."
Also on hand at Payless was a Isabel Toledo, with a Yahoo News camera crew clamoring catch her comments. Another recent Payless designer collaborator, Lela Rose, made an appearance later in the evening.
Rockport may not have a New York store, but it left its footprint by partnering with Dylan's Candy Bar to create a 6-foot heel out of 650 pounds of candy, on display at the treat shop on Lexington Avenue. "Our strategy has been to become a more serious women's player in the shoe business," said Dani Tschuemperlin, SVP of product and brand management. "We want to invest in everything that raises our fashion competence, like FNO and stylist Annabel Tollman, (Rockport's new style ambassador)."
For candy lovers, there were more shoe creations on display at the store, part of a contest with students of Rhode Island School of Design. "It's fun," said Dylan Lauren, about the shoe-candy connection. "It's a nice collaboration of fashion, art and candy. Anytime you can promote young artists and designers is a cool thing."
Meanwhile, in the Rockefeller Center area, a big crowd rocked out at Nine West's Sixth Avenue location, where models sported boots for the brand's "Runway Relief" breast-cancer initiative and posed for photos with fans. Celebrity guests included Nigel Barker and "Sports Illustrated" swimsuit model Chrissy Teigen.


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Dark chocolate cake with whipped cream
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Another occasion - another cake for me to bake and decorate !! I'M LOVING IT !! Today, we celebrated my parents 45th wedding anniversary and to celebrate their long beautiful journey together I made this dark chocolate cake decorated with whipped cream....
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Fuji XF 18mm f/2 Lens Review
The Fuji X-System cameras and XF lenses have come a long way thanks to Fuji's commitment to fixing problems with firmware updates, rather than just releasing another camera or lens to replace the one with problems. Meet the Fuji XF 18mm f/2 lens, a lens that initially started with some problems, but after several firmware […]
Step aside Leica, the Fuji X-Pro1 is here!
As you may know, I'm not one to recommend a product unless I own the product myself and can attest to its worthiness to make my list of recommendations. Until now, I have not recommended a camera system outside of Canon's lineup simply because I haven't found one worthy of recommendation. That changed when I […]
Patent: EF 24-70 f/2.8L IS
The rumors of a new patent on a 24-70 f/2.8L IS continue to bew but now there is a patent that has surfaced to add some weight to the rumor. Check out the details: Patent Publication No. 2013-182246 Publication date 2013.9.12 Filing date 2012.3.5 Example 1 Zoom ratio 2.75 Focal length f = 24.70-36.42-67.88mm Fno. […]
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Canon EOS-M Review
Panasonic set the stage almost five years ago by introducing us to the Micro Four-Thirds camera system. I like to refer to it as a Gen 3 camera for its unique feature (or lack-thereof) of not using a mirror in its operation--pretty significant when you think about how long we've had mirrors in our SLR's […]
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iPhone 5 Unveiled
Apple CEO, Tim Cook, started his much anticipated speech discussing Apple's success with its retail stores worldwide, including a store in Barcelona, Spain made entirely out of quarried limestone. But no one in the crowd was interested in hearing about this, what everyone was interested in was the new products, specifically the new iPhone 5 […]
Apple leaks iPhone 5 links on their website
Apple, Inc., the computer giant, appears to have accidentally leaked the name of their iPhone, the iPhone 5, confirming months of rumors over the much anticipated phone. Upon reviewing the search results on Apple's website, the following inactive link appeared: Apple did not immediately respond for comment, but is rumored to be poised to announce […]
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Kodak files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Something many of us in the photography industry saw coming for a while now has finally happened: Eastman Kodak Company is preparing to seek bankruptcy protection in the coming weeks. Kodak is hoping to sell off some of its 1,100 patents in a court-supervised auction and if it succeeds, it could avoid Chapter 11 bankruptcy. […]
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Photoshop CS6 Beta Now Available
SAN JOSE, Calif., Mar 22, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Adobe Systems, Inc. officially announced Adobe® Photoshop® CS6 Beta and is offering it as a free download in both English and Japanese on the Adobe Labs website. At installation, users will be required to provide an Adobe ID to complete a one-time login and online product […]


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Baker and Kurz Family Tree HomepageUpdated September 6, 2000 |
I am currently doing research in the Baker and Kurz family tree which include the surnames listed below. On My Father's Side: Kurz (Milwaukee, WI, USA/Possibly Germany) Dates I have so far go back to abt. 1920's. Sadowski (Old Polish Corridor--Poland, Pol/Milwaukee/Beaver, WI) Dates I have for this name go back to abt. 1880's. Hildebrandt (old Polish Corridor/Milwaukee) Dates for this name are abt. 1880's. Pezewski (Steven's Point, WI/Poland) abt. 1880's Kirkowski (Poland?) abt. 1880's On My Mother's Side: Baker (Milwaukee, WI/LaCrosse, WI/Texas) abt. 1920's Rousch (Milwaukee, WI/LaCrosse, WI) abt. 1920's Thompson (Milwaukee, WI?) abt. 1880's Fitzsimmons (Milwaukee, WI?) abt. 1880's I will be looking at immigration records, social security, death records, etc. in order to trace my family's history further. If you have any information on any of these surnames; please feel free to email or snail mail me, as any information would be very helpful.....or if you think you might be a relative too, it would be fun to find out! I'll try to update this page when I have more information.... Thanks for visiting! |
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Born in Harare, Zimbabwe. American Rap Artist Muna comes from humble beginnings. At the age of two years old, Muna and his mother moved to Boston, Massachusetts with the hopes to escape poverty and open a new promising chapter in their lives. Music was one thing that was undeniable as a boy. At age 12 he began writing poems as a way to cope with daily issues. But now at age 19 he has been able to become a musical advocate for lovers of music and the arts.
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E-waste boots up learning experience for Scouts
NEWMAN – Discarded computers are providing a hands-on learning opportunity for members of a local Boy Scout troop exploring the world of technology.
Tearing apart and rebuilding computers have been part of the routine for Scouts in Troop 83, led by Scoutmaster Kevin Rapoza.
Along with the learning experience, some Scouts now have computers of their own as a result of their efforts.
Rapoza said the project got its start when a company donated electronic waste to the troop.
"Instead of sending it off for 10 cents a pound, we played with it first. I taught the Scouts how to tear it apart and put it back together again. We were successful in rebuilding several desktops with parts donated by my computer company," explained Rapoza, a paramedic who also repairs computers as a sideline business.
That was four years ago – but the project was ongoing, allowing new groups of Scouts to earn computer badges as they cycle into the troop.
Recently, Scouts rehabilitated six surplus laptop computers donated by West Side Healthcare District.
Some were sold on e-Bay, raising money for new camp stoves.
One went home with a Scout who didn't previously have a computer of his own.
"The Scout who got the last one didn't have access to a computer at home," Rapoza explained. "He would stay after school to do his computer homework. Now he has a Dell laptop. It has scratches and dings on it from being in the ambulance, but it works perfectly. It has a new screen and hard drive, and it is ready to go."
Typically, Rapoza said, he assigns teams of three to work on a computer.
"I usually put two who have a computer with one who doesn't," he explained. If a useable computer emerges from the work, the Scout in need of a computer takes it home.
That doesn't always happen, Rapoza acknowledged.
More often than not, he said, computers donated to the Scouts are beyond full restoration – but still provide a powerful learning experience as Scouts disassemble and rebuild the units while reasoning their way through the project as they problem-solve.
When all is said and done, most of the donated e-waste is recycled.
All that is required for the merit badge is that the computer start. "If we can get a functioning computer that they can use, that's wonderful," Rapoza declared.
The restored computers are not cutting edge, he said, but prove functional.
"For a 10th grader who needs to do word processing, they are more than adequate," Rapoza said. "A college engineering student would probably not be satisfied with it."
He said hard drives are either retained by the donor or destroyed.
Scouts will collect e-waste, Rapoza said. Collection can be arranged by calling him at 499-8857.


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Cedar-Plank Cooking
by Robin Miller in Uncategorized, May 6, 2013
I adore cooking food on a cedar plank. Why? Let me count the ways…
1. Baking on a cedar plank imparts a subtle wood flavor to meat, fish, shellfish, poultry, and vegetables, adding warmth and complexity to any dish.
2. The baking planks are designed for baking in the oven and they last for years (even if they crack, you can place them on a baking sheet to catch any juices).
3. Wooden planks belong in a healthy cook's arsenal because, once seasoned the first time, they retain their moisture and require very little, if any, fat to prevent sticking.
4. Because wooden planks retain moisture, they help maintain the natural juices in meats and vegetables, keeping the food moist as well as flavorful.
Depending on where you get them (you can find food-grade cedar planks in the many grocery stores and in the cooking/gourmet section of your favorite kitchen store), baking planks typically come in two different varieties of wood, Western red cedar and alder. Cedar is more aromatic and adds a distinct woodsy flavor while alder is mild and slightly sweet. Before you use your baking plank for the first time, follow the manufacturer's instructions for "seasoning". It's a very simple process of oiling the plank with vegetable oil and a paper towel. You only need to oil the plank before the first use – but you can certainly add additional oils to flavor a dish before baking. For example, I seasoned the plank for the salmon below with a simple blend of rice vinegar and good-quality olive oil. The flavors on the plank blend with the wood to infuse flavor from the bottom, while an orange-teriyaki-sesame glaze imparts flavor from the top. It's a truly sensational dish that's simple to prepare yet astonishes a crowd. Trust me. Also, I nestled yellow tomatoes around the salmon because they looked particularly awesome the day I bought the fish. Feel free to use any awesome-looking vegetable you want. Great choices include zucchini, yellow squash, asparagus, bell peppers, corn, broccoli, cauliflower or green beans.
*A note about barbecue planks: also designed to impart a woodsy flavor while maintaining moisture in food, these planks are intended for one use only. They also require soaking before using to prevent the wood from burning. Baking planks require no soaking. When using barbecue/grilling planks, be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions.
Cedar Plank Teriyaki Salmon With Cherry Tomatoes
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon seasoned rice vinegar
1 whole salmon fillet (salmon "side"), about 1 1/2 pounds
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
16 yellow or red cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce and marinade (such as La Choy)
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and rice vinegar. Rub the mixture all over a cedar plank. Arrange the salmon on top of the oil-vinegar coating, skin side down, and season the top with salt and pepper. Arrange the tomatoes around the salmon.
In a small bowl, whisk together the teriyaki sauce, orange juice, sesame oil, and Dijon mustard. Brush the mixture all over the top of the salmon. Bake for 15 minutes. Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the salmon and bake for 10 more minutes, until the salmon pulls apart with a fork. Sprinkle the top of the salmon with the cilantro and serve.
Serves 4
Nutrition Info Per Serving
Calories: 243
Total Fat: 11.5 grams
Saturated Fat: 1.8 grams
Total Carbohydrate: 4 grams
Sugars: Protein: 30 grams
Sodium: 292 milligrams
Cholesterol: 81 milligrams
Fiber: 1 gram
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Spring 2012 Chapel - February 15th
February 15, 2012
Love After Valentine's Day
Good morning, I want to share some thoughts with you about love, love the morning after Valentine's Day. You may not know it, but for twenty-two years of my life I made a living as a professional musician, primarily as a conductor. In fact, fresh out of my doctoral program at the University of Illinois I was a wet-behind-the-ears junior professor right here at NNU. During that time I had the privilege of leading the Northwesterners.
One of the performances I programmed on an annual basis was the Songs of Romance concert. Long ago, in my childhood, I was struck by a truck loaded with Hallmark cards; ever since I've been a hopeless romantic. So each year at this concert I dedicated love songs to my daughter, my son, and Sandy, my wife. It was really a treat.
This morning, the day after Valentine's Day, I'd like to talk about love. I've thought a lot about romance and love across the years. Sandy and I have been married for 34 years. My mom and dad were married for 57 years, my wife's folks were also married for 57 years. In reflecting on these long-term relationships, I've come to realize that romantic love, with all of the warm fuzzy feelings appertaining thereto, is a good thing; yesterday is a testament to its presence and importance in our lives; but romantic love it's not the whole of love. In our culture, we're so focused on feeling we may think that the feeling of "being in love" is the sum and substance of all of love, but it's not, there's more.
That's what I want to talk about this morning--love beyond feelings. As C.S. Lewis reminds us, the feeling of "being in love" is a good thing, (you know the feeling, I can't eat, I wonder where she is, kinda feeling) but it's not the best thing. There are many things below it, but there are also things above it. You cannot make it the basis of a whole life. It is a noble feeling, but it is still a feeling and feelings come and go. Love, as distinct from "being in love", is not merely a feeling. It is a deeper unity, maintained by the will and deliberately strengthened by faithful habits and reinforced by God's grace. Being in love may initially move us to pledge fidelity to one another, but there is a quieter, stronger, deeper love that enables us to keep our promises.
This morning I want to highlight the place of love and marriage in creation, the effect of the fall and the arrival of sin on love, and the work of Jesus to establish a new covenant that redeems and restores love and relationships with Him and with each other.
Love In The Beginning
Hear the word of the Lord:
The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to till it and keep it. And the Lord God commanded the man, "You may freely eat of every tree of the garden; but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall die."
Then the Lord God said, "It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper as his partner." So out of the ground the Lord God formed every animal of the field and every bird of the air, and brought them to the man to see what he would call them; and whatever the man called every living creature, that was its name. The man gave names to all cattle, and to the birds of the air, and to every animal of the field; but for the man there was not found a helper as his partner. So the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and he slept; then he took one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh. And the rib that the Lord God had taken from the man he made into a woman and brought her to the man. Then the man said,
This at last is bone of my bones
And flesh of my flesh;
This one shall be called Woman,
For out of Man this one was taken.Therefore a man leaves his father and his mother and clings to his wife, and they become one flesh. And the man and his wife were both naked, and were not ashamed. Genesis 2: 15-23
This is a passage worth hearing and rehearing. Pay particular attention to the fact that God is creating two from one. There is a unity and duality in the creation of man and woman. The original solitude of man is replaced by the original unity of man and woman, husband and wife. They have been made in God's image for relationship and love, humanity is formed as a communion of persons, male and female. [I am indebted to the extensive writings of Pope John Paul II on the theology of the body for much of my thinking this day.]
The companionship of man and woman as husband and wife is designed and created by God in the beginning. The two become one, the two in relationship with each other, so intimate and so real and genuine that they are unaware of their nakedness for they have nothing to hide from God or each other; they are free from the control of appetite and the shadow of selfishness. They exist in a relationship of mutual giving.
It's important for us in this age to realize and remember that the relational nature of humankind, man and woman united in marriage, is a foundational component of God's design for those made in the imago Dei. Marriage was instituted before the fall, it's not a convenience, nor is it one of many options. A man or a woman is married in relationship with the Lord God and their helping partner, or a man or a woman is single, in relationship with the Lord God, supported by relationships within the body of Christ. [I do not accept the feminist argument that there is no difference, male or female. We are unique as humans from other creatures and, we are unique as man and woman.]
Fallen Love
Yet this idyllic, intimate setting, this Eden, was all too easily traded away for a taste of the fruit from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. You remember the Deceiver's claim, "God knows when you eat of it your eyes will be opened and you will be like God, knowing good and evil." And so they took and they ate,
"Then the eyes of both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made loin clothes for themselves." Genesis 3: 7
In that moment, original innocence became original sin. The innocent union of humans with God and the union of man and woman with each other was broken. Adam and Eve went from freely walking in the garden under the rule of the Lord God to walking outside the garden under their own rule. They went from giving of themselves, to seeking to get for themselves. Adam and Eve succumbed to the temptation of power, to be in control of their own destinies rather than freely live under the Lordship of God.
The selfless love that abounded in the garden was replaced by lust, the fruit of the breach of covenant with God. Across the ages humankind has treated the Other as something less than Other. For centuries we have turned people into objects and valued things over individuals. John clearly identifies the roots of lust in this fallen world:
"For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the pride of life, is not for the Father but is of the world. And the world passes away, and the lust of it, but he who does the will of God abides forever." I John 2: 16, 17
Man and woman, husband and wife, must now navigate a world where love is tainted by getting, rather than fueled by giving. The three primary lusts to which John refers highlight our quest:
Lust of the flesh pursues Pleasure
Lust of the eyes pursues Possession
Pride of life pursues Power
Today, these lusts can even define a marriage. Have you ever witnessed a marriage based upon these pursuits:
The Pleasure-seeking Couple
The Success-seeking Couple
The Prestige-seeking Couple
Since the fall we have witnessed, lived in, and been victims of the damage done to one another in our desire to amass possession, pursue pleasure and acquire power. People treat people like objects; commodities to be used for selfish personal gain. Men have abused women, dominating them as objects for their one-sided selfish gratification, or as trophies, another acquisition. And now, we see more and more women utilizing their own sexuality as a powerful tool of self-interest, compromising their purity for personal gratification and a false sense of security.
New Covenant Love
But I have good news, on this the day after Valentine's Day. Into all of this fallen reality Jesus comes. Jesus comes and walks among us and things begin to change. He announces the end of selfish ways and the call back to God's ways. Consider this encounter:
Some Pharisees came to him, and to test him they asked, "Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any cause?" He answered, "Have you not read that the one who made them at the beginning made them male and female", and said, "For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh"? So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate." Matthew 19: 3-6
Jesus gathers up generations of abuse and objectification and replaces it with a restorative reaffirmation of what was at the beginning; marriage between a man and a woman is still instituted by God. Christ invites us, calls us to enter into two covenants; the new covenant, Jesus and His disciples; and the marriage covenant, man and woman become husband and wife, learning to give, to submit, to seek the good of someone other than self.
God calls us into covenant, and in order to learn the nature of covenant, He has designed an earthy example, the covenant of marriage, where intimacy is shared in relationship with each other and with Him. In this divinely ordained union I can learn the art and essence of the true self, the self that is revealed when I learn to give of myself without hope of personal gain.
I, we, have been married 34 years and I'm still learning; I'm learning that we are best when I am for Sandy. We have been less when I was for me without consideration of her. You know the language of self-help, so common today,"My best, my way. My needs, my wants. My feelings, my self-absorbed affections."
God has granted me/us the intimate possibility of knowing self by giving of self. Sandy gives herself to me and I give myself to Sandy in ways that are tender and loving, together we learn to be helping partners. I know you want me to say our unity finds its zenith in sexual union, and it is indeed a very good thing. But that isn't the heart of the union, that's a celebratory symbol of the union.
I am called, she is called, to learn to love one another like we love ourselves. Does that sound familiar? Do you think it possible that God intends for us to learn to live out the two great commandments together, in relationship with Him and with each other?
That's exactly what I think. The communion of husband and wife is linked directly to the communion of Christ and His church. I must learn to give up myself for my wife just as Christ gave himself up for the church. And Sandy in turn is to love me and serve me as I love and serve her.
Do you see the great symbolic mystery laid out for us? God creating and ordaining the union of man and woman, the sinful fall away from His plan as they sought to take control and command of their lives, and Christ's restoration of what was from the beginning, lives devoted to Him and each other. True fulfillment is found in the emptying giving of self.
Why am I telling you all this today, the day after Valentine's Day? Because I don't want you to think that the feeling of being in love, is the end. It's a glorious thing, this romantic wiring that God has given us, but there is more. The feeling and passion of a marriage ebbs and flows (as do hormones), and I want you to be prepared for the first time when you wake up and don't "feel" in love. For when you do, you have a choice to make. Do you sound some alarm and try and remanufacture a former feeling, or do you remain faithful and committed, understanding that the love you have for your spouse, and the love your spouse has for you, is greater, deeper, stronger, than the latest wave of feeling?
God has designed us to be in relationship with Him and with each other. In the midst of this greedy, self-absorbed world, He desires to fill us with a love we are incapable of creating on our own, a love that permeated the Garden and now awaits us as we draw near to Him and near to one another. May you learn to live in His love.


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The outrage over the remarks by syndicated radio talkshow host G. Gordon Liddy regarding the best way to kill BATF agents ("head shots" and the rest) overlooks an important point of the timing of those remarks--in the late summer and fall of 1994. In an election year where Republicans smelled political blood in the water, it was vital to encourage a massive voter turnout for their side. Tapping in to rising voter anger with government would be a key to victory, and few things made some in the public angrier than the debacle at Waco.
Liddy places the blame for Waco on the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. His personal outrage and the need to pump conservative voters may have led to the outbursts of last August and September. Republican heavyweights were no stranger to Liddy's show during this period (or since). Did any of the Republican campaigners for "law and order" hear any of Liddy's remarks? Did they care?
In a crucial Senate race watched by the entire nation, Oliver North faced off against Sen. Chuck Robb in Virginia, trying to paint Robb as a "liberal extremist." North, a long-time Liddy friend, appeared by phone on Liddy's September 15, 1994 show. Liddy, speaking of the anticipated North win, said, "Remember, the snake isn't dead until you've got the head cut off."
In the hour just before North's appearance, Liddy made more of his infamous remarks about the BATF. It's not known if North was listening to Liddy's show before he came on, but if he did, he could have heard the following advice: "If the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms insists upon a firefight, give them a firefight. Just remember, they're wearing flak jackets and you're better off shooting for the head."
Later, after North signed off, Liddy had this exchange with a caller:
Liddy: When the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms thugs come to kill your wife and children, to try to disarm you and they open fire on you. When they come at the point of a gun, force and violence, when you're going to defend yourself, use that Gerand [M-1 rifle]. That thing is 30-06, and it'll take 'em right out.
Caller: And yes, aim for the head.
Liddy: Absolutely.
If Bob Dole, Newt Gingrich or Oliver North missed the September 15 show, the September 6 show would have helped them understand this Republican supporter's character.
Liddy: Arm yourself. Get instructed in how to shoot straight.
Caller: I've got weapons.
Liddy: Absolutely. And don't give 'em up, and don't register either.
Caller: No way. And I'm aiming between the eyes.
Liddy: There you go. That way their flak jackets won't protect them.
For the listeners to Liddy's 250 stations, appeals for the election of Republican candidates were sandwiched between frequent depictions of the Clinton administration as an evil that needed to be resisted with deadly force. That may explain why Liddy was invited to be the guest of honor at the Republican Party's "Salute to Talk Radio."
In the wake of the Oklahoma City bombing, Liddy was disinvited to the dinner by Sen. Alphonse D'Amato (R.-N.Y.). Liddy was unfazed, and still supportive of the Republican cause. "I'm a team player," he said on the air (Washington Post, 5/3/95). "If it's better for the team that I not speak, then I'll not speak."
A Tale of Two Liddys
"What I said is, if a federal agent comes knocking at your door-- specifically BATF--says I have a search warrant, open the door, let him in, stand aside and let him search. What I said is, if they come shooting--they're shooting at you now--you have the right to self-defense, and in that event, if they've got a body-protection armor on, you are best to shoot to the groin area."
--G. Gordon Liddy, Crossfire, 4/25/95
"Now if the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms comes to disarm you and they are bearing arms, resist them with arms. Go for a head shot; they're going to be wearing bulletproof vests."
--G. Gordon Liddy, radio show, 8/26/94
It's Unanimous--JFK Is Public Enemy No. 1
A discussion of talk radio on This Week With David Brinkley (4/23/95) in the wake of the Oklahoma City bombing produced this not-so-rare convergence of views from the "left," right and center:
George Will: I must tell you today, the clearest expression of violent hatred of the United States government was a blockbuster success of a movie called JFK, by Oliver Stone--
Cokie Roberts: Right.
Will: --who said, "The federal government is a murderous conspiracy designed to kill Jack Kennedy."
Roberts: Absolutely right. You are right.
Sam Donaldson: It's on the left as well as the right, George. I say it again. You're exactly correct.
For the record, Oliver Stone depicted a past government conspiracy to kill President Kennedy--and suggested that people ought to demand that government files be opened. G. Gordon Liddy depicts a current government conspiracy to take away our freedom--and suggests that we ought to shoot federal agents in the head.
See also "Talk Radio on Oklahoma City."
Richard Bottoms is a documentary filmmaker and freelance writer living in Indianapolis.