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Ten dangers posed by a Palestinian state
- In today's situation, a major withdrawal from Judea and Samaria will field the same results as Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon and the Gaza Strip, where the Hizbollah and Hamas, respectively, seized control. Far from bringing peace, Israel's abandonment will turn those areas into a terror-based state.
- Sixty percent or more of the Palestinians - according to a recently published poll - want not a two state solution but a one state solution whereby, through the so called peace process, the sovereign Jewish State of Israel will be replaced with the State of Palestine.
- Even were an agreement to be reached with the Palestinian Authority, it would only be to the advantage of Hamas, which already rules over the Gaza Strip - home to half the Palestinian population, and which will do everything in its power to penetrate the new Palestinian State in Judea and Samaria with its people - turning it into a third terrorist sphere on Israel's doorstep.
- Considering that the withdrawal from Gush Katif - under Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, and from Amona - by Prime Minister Ehud Olmert - brought Israel to the verge of a civil war, what would the uprooting of 200,000 plus Israeli men, women and children do to the fabric of the Israeli nation? It would wreak havoc!
- If, however, the unthinkable were to happen as a result of the pressure brought to bear by the world - and here at home by the Israeli left: who would financially compensate all these Israeli settlers for their beautifully-constructed homes? At more than $200,000 per home times, say, 80,000, this would come to a horrendous $16 billion! Would Israel recompense its own people? Would the already bankrupt USA? Who would reimburse the people for all they would lose? Despite its many promises, Israel's government has yet to fully compensate the "mere" 9000 Israelis who were driven forcefully out of their Gaza homes. And now we're talking about nearly a quarter of a million people!
- Israel's main sweet water supply, apart from the overused Sea of Galilee, lies under the Samarian and Judean mountains. Should these become part of a future Palestine, the "water price" Israel's population will have to pay in the coastal plain of Tel Aviv, Ashdod, Ashkelon, etc. will be enormous, to the detriment also of millions of more moderate and peace loving Israelis. Who will supply this, the majority of Israel's population, with enough water once Israel has left the Samarian mountain range?
- After all Israel's concessions since the days of the OSLO accords, and the subsequent painful willingness of Ehud Barak and Ehud Olmert to cede more than 93% of the "occupied territories" to the Palestinians, the Arabs' response has always, only, been refusal. WHAT peace is then possible? Even now PLO chief Mahmoud Abbas remains adamant that he will NEVER accept a Jewish democratic state alongside his Palestine. Nor will Jerusalem, Ariel, Maaleh Adumim or Gush Etzion be able to remain inside Israel. All Palestinian refugees MUST be able to return to their original homes; and his future Palestinian state must be 'judenrein.' So what peace is then POSSIBLE, dear Israeli left?
- With the very close cooperation today between Iran and the Hizbollah in Lebanon, and Iran and the Hamas in Gaza, together with the rapidly changing Muslim environment around Israel, from Turkey to Egypt, and the threatened peace even with Jordan, can we even imagine the danger an Islamic Palestinian State would pose, just 20 miles from Israel's main population centers of Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa? Certainly this would spell the end of any security for Israel. As Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin once said, "A Palestinian state will arise on the ruins of the State of Israel."
- Further: Without the mountain range of Judea and Samaria, Israel will be physically indefensible - without any of the strategic depth that is essential for her existence. On top of that, the heights overlooking Ben Gurion International Airport could easily be used to fire even shoulder-launched rockets at incoming airliners, destroying Israel's essential tourism industry with a single blow.
- For the more than nine million Jews still living in an increasingly anti-Semitic and dangerous world, there will no longer be enough space or territory to make ALIYAH to. Israel, in a foolish, self-destructive rush for peace at any cost, will have made the most painful concession - giving away the last piece of land where Jews, if they needed it, would be able to find a home and safety! That's the reward for the self-destructive intellect of those who claim they have it!
Given the gravity of the situation, the seriousness of the hour, we urge you to circulate this message as widely as you can.Jan Willem van der Hoeven, DirectorInternational Christian Zionist Center


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Richard grew up on a dairy farm near Republic, Missouri. After several years of both residential and heavy construction, he served three and one half years with Peace Corps in Honduras, Central America. In 1980 he graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with his B.S. in Agriculture Education. He received his Masters in Ag Ed in 1983 and taught Vocational Agriculture for 13 years in Odessa, Missouri.
In 1993 Richard bought a farm in Polk County, Missouri where he runs beef cattle. He has fine tuned his management intensive grazing system of 14 - 16 paddocks with fescue, switchgrass, eastern gama grass, Red River Crabgrass, Legend Lespedeza, and a wide variety of native plants that grow well on his farm. Wanting to reduce input costs, he is near achieving his goal of year around grazing without feeding hay. Using stockmanship, he is able to manage his herd to utilize forages ready for harvest, sustain herd health, and make a profit.
From 1997 to 2015 Richard worked for the Polk County Soil and Water Conservation District as a watershed project manager. He worked with landowners to promote sustainable agriculture, conservation practices, and a healthier environment using rotational grazing, stockmanship, soil productivity, and resources management.
Although he had previously read and agreed with Bud Williams' work on stockmanship, Richard didn't start integrating it into his life and work until he met Tina in 2002. Richard attended his first Bud Williams Stockmanship School in Bowie, Texas in February 2003. After many more Stockmanship Schools and experience working a variety of animals in different situations, Richard and Tina feel they are able to help others with this much improved method of handling livestock as well as assist in other areas of ranching Richard's been working with landowners on for many years.
In 2005 Richard and Tina attended their first Bud Williams Marketing school. After attending several more schools and years of practicing this method of marketing, Richard and Tina are now teaching these classes in addition to Stockmanship.
Tina was born in northern California and lived on various ranches through the area with her parents, Bud and Eunice Williams. As an adult, she lived in California, Oregon, and Alaska before moving to Missouri in 1982. From 1990 through 2000 she lived and worked on a farm between Stockton and Bolivar with cattle, hair sheep, dairy goats, pastured hogs, and her four children.
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Monty's fun bubble The church I go to just recently had a rummage sale that I assisted with, One of the things we got was a hamster ball. One of the ladys asked me if maybe Monty could use it, so I took it just to see if he'd take to it and he did, like a fish to water. Whats even better is he can run around the apartment and my one year old cant get to him and he cant get to the electrical cords behind the tv. So he seems safe in his little yellow bubble is there anything I should worry about, his tail and claws cant fit out the slots and its the ball dosen't hit his nose so i dont see anything wrong with it, and I really like that he can get a little more exercise and not have to worry about the baby. |
08/08/12 11:50pm |
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Message To: Varco In reference to Message Id: 2276143 Monty's fun bubble That's awesome! I would love to see that lol |
08/09/12 01:16am |
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Message To: Sugarfree135 In reference to Message Id: 2276148 Monty's fun bubble Its sounds like a good idea, make sure he doesn't get too large for it (WD's grow fast!) and make sure it's not actually stressing him out. WD's RUN when they're scared, but you may not notice the difference between running for fun and running cos he's stressed.Keep an eye on him. If he starts to display un unusual behavour then I would suggest not using the ball in furture. TD.x. |
08/09/12 07:27am |
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Message To: Sugarfree135 In reference to Message Id: 2276148 Monty's fun bubble This sounds like the worst idea ever. Why do people insist on treating reptiles like cats and dogs. Guaranteed that dragon does not enjoy it and it is stressed out. |
08/09/12 09:33am |
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Message To: War Machine In reference to Message Id: 2276183 Monty's fun bubble Please be polite War Machine.If you don't think it's a good idea please state your reasoning. TD.x. |
08/09/12 10:21am |
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Message To: TwilightDreamer1979 In reference to Message Id: 2276193 Monty's fun bubble As long as it is a large ball, I think it would probably be ok. I know their spines do not bend backward like a hamster/guinea pig's. So, just make sure that he can sit in it without bending/twisting around unnaturally. =) |
08/09/12 11:03pm |
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Message To: Cazicsmom In reference to Message Id: 2276315 Monty's fun bubble It's a twenty inch diameter ball and he is like six to nine months old so still pretty small. They have them for rats too so I may get him that when he is older. The one for rats is like a regulation basket ball size maybe bigger.And by definition a hamster ball has nothing to do with dogs or cats it has to do with hamsters, so that comment seemed very nonsequiter He dosen't act stressed, he did the first time and then he figured out he could make it move and anything it bumps into move, since he has kinda gotten a little big for his britches and trys to take on everything when hes in it, ie my foot, Lilith's toys and Lilith. Its funny when he goes after her cause she'll look at him and just pick up the ball. |
08/10/12 12:32am |
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Message To: Varco In reference to Message Id: 2276324 Monty's fun bubble I'm sorry twilight, I'm not intending to be rude, just truthful because I don't understand the logic behind it.You say your water dragon is 6-9 months? And still small? My male is 9 months and just hit 30". The ball is too small. An |
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Message To: War Machine In reference to Message Id: 2276338 Monty's fun bubble I understand your concerns.. it's not something I'd have thought of doing either... But then I started thinking -some cats like to be pulled around in trollys, boxes etc. some dogs like to ride in the car or seem to enjoy going on a skateboard. Some larger monitors go for walks on a lead to the shops with their owners. Someone I know used to take his snake for rides on his mototrbike! (Not saying it was right, I'm just giving an example of an odd activity where the reptile didn't seem to suffer any ill effect) I understand that the ball wasn't designed for a WD, but perhaps the WD might understand the security of the ball?? *shrugs* I don't know, it's not my WD so I can't say. All I can do is point out the possible problems and let the owner decide for themselves if their WD is happy. Different points of view are welcomed here, it helps us all learn and understand and it's good to discuss these things. Constructive critisim is far more... well, constructive lol. TD.x. |
08/10/12 09:14am |
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Message To: TwilightDreamer1979 In reference to Message Id: 2276340 Monty's fun bubble There have been lots of questions on how to play with your dragon over the years and this is the first time I've heard of this. Good job on thinking outside the box! |
08/10/12 11:10am |
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Message To: Minya In reference to Message Id: 2276348 Monty's fun bubble twilight, from owning monitors, I guess I'm more of a "hands off" kind of keeper now a days. With my male I was pure hands off, still sort of am, and its been 8 months now and he trusts me. He is comfortable climbing onto my arm after feeding and being removed for a bit. But just to run around, not shoved into a ball. |
08/10/12 07:38pm |
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Message To: War Machine In reference to Message Id: 2276416 Monty's fun bubble Monty is only about ten inches to a foot, he may be a little younger then I thought. I'll open his cage and let him walk into the ball, I don't force him in, He just needs more exercise then he can get in his cage and I don't want my one year old to hurt him or him hurt her. I also don't like him getting behind my TV. I worry about him climbing on all those cords. since I've started doing it he's been more active and even eating better and best of all he can be outside his cage to play and be safe, and possibly on The Planets funniest animal videos. |
08/10/12 09:53pm |
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Message To: Varco In reference to Message Id: 2276423 Monty's fun bubble what are your plans for a full size enclosure? my enclosure is 7x7x3. Have you ever though of just leaving the dragon alone? reduce stress? NO reptile ENJOYS being handled and removed from its habitat. |
08/10/12 10:46pm |
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Message To: War Machine In reference to Message Id: 2276427 Monty's fun bubble War MachineI totally get your point. In my opinion I believe reptiles should be socialised (if it's safe to do so). It causes them less stress in the long term if they are used to people in general. It also makes it much easier for a vet to handle a reptile that is used to be handled. I'm not saying we should get them out of their tanks at every given moment, but some time outside of the tank is required. As for the ball, It's not something I would consider doing, however, like I said - if this little dragon does actually get some benefit from excerise in the ball, and providing it doesn't stress him or hurt him, then I can't see the harm *shrugs* TD.x. |
08/11/12 05:06pm |
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Message To: TwilightDreamer1979 In reference to Message Id: 2276495 Monty's fun bubble At a foot long, your baby is probably about 1 year old. Tricia's site is a treasure trove of information. She has a chart there with approximate age/length ratios.Water dragons can be very affectionate. Terris is always wanting out of her cage to sit on my shoulder..I think she likes to taunt the cats =) When they go to sleep, they will zonk completely, lol. You are starting the same way I did. Although, I fell in love with her at the pet store, but from there we are very similar. She is so very much a part of the family now, I am just not sure how things were before her =) Congrats on your baby, read through Tricia's site, and just keep asking questions. |
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Eugene - do you have the mould/capability/and desire to make these mutts in larger sizes? I'm a custom fishing rod builder much more than a penmaker, and I'd LOVE to be able to turn custom mutt handles. I would need probably 1 1/2 square blanks typically 3-6 inches long to make split grip handles. PM me or reply here to let me know either way. Thanks!!!
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Ryan O'Reilly scored twice, including the game-winner with 7:16 to play, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Minnesota Wild 4-2 Saturday night.
Gabriel Landeskog and Maxime Talbot also scored for the Avalanche, winners in five of seven. O'Reilly had his first two-goal game of the season
Charlie Coyle had his first career two-goal game for Minnesota, which lost for the first time in five games.
Tied 2-2, and after Ryan Suter's turnover in the Wild end, O'Reilly sent a pass to Matt Duchene in the right corner. Duchene sent the puck back to O'Reilly who lifted a backhand over the left shoulder of Niklas Backstrom from below the right circle. O'Reilly was back in the lineup after missing two games with a bruised shoulder.
Talbot added an empty-netter with 1:10 to play
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Next-Gen Xbox One Unveiled With Content Including Spielberg-Produced 'Halo' Series
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Microsoft's Larry Hryb said on his blog the May 21 announcement will be held on the Microsoft campus and be simulcast on Spike TV and Xbox's online outlets. "On that day, we'll share our vision for Xbox and give you a real taste of the future," he wrote. The latest Xbox has been long expected as both Sony and Microsoft have moved to update their aging video game consoles, which also can stream online video and music content from sources such as Hulu Plus and Netflix, play DVDs and CDs and more. In February, Sony did an initial rollout of PlayStation 4, which showcased the games that will be available when it launches along with some technical details. That event was mostly targeting game developers, however, and did not specify a launch date, system specifications or price. Both companies are expected to hold more extensive rollouts of their new devices as part of the E3 video game trade show June 11-13 in Los Angeles.
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So this is fried chicken, without actually being fried.
How do you make a healthier dairy and gluten free version?
I had a favorite recipe that I turned on it's head for this one, and I could not tell the difference! It was still just as good….and my kids went back for seconds…always a good sign!
Here's a tip on bread crumbs, whether they be gluten free or not: I save all the stale and end pieces of loaves and put them in a bag in the freezer. When it gets full, I whir the whole bit in the food processor: this way you are using the whole loaf, because I KNOW I do not have the only family who steers clear of the dreaded heel end pieces! The price of a bag of gluten free crumbs is high, so this works better for my family. This recipe also lends itself to creativity with the spices. I never measure my spices, and change it depending on the mood I am in, and you could do the same! We served this with some roasted asparagus and brown rice pilaf.
- 8 chicken pieces, skins removed (I buy whole legs because they are cheaper and have them rip off the skins and cut the leg and thigh apart for me at the store)
- 1½ cup Pseudo Buttermilk (any unsweetened milk of choice set side for a few minutes with 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar to sour it. I used So Delicious Unsweetened Coconut Milk, only 50 calories a cup!)
- 1 tablespoon gluten free Worcestershire (French's is gluten free too!)
- Tabasco (optional)
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- ½ cup tapioca flour
- 2 tablespoons Salt-Free Cajun seasoning (I use a salt-free version in the bulk food section. If you have something else, please be sure and check if there is salt, if so, omit the extra salt below, and ½ the amount of Cajun seasoning. If you have some chili powder to compensate for removing the additional Cajun seasoning, that should balance the flavor)
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons oregano or thyme
- Brine the chicken for at least 2 hours or more in the: 'buttermilk', Worcestershire, and Tabasco.
- Combine all the breading ingredients, and remove the pieces from the brine, dredging each piece and pressing down for a thorough coating.
- Place coated pieces on a greased cookie sheet.
- Lightly spray the top of each piece with cooking spray so that the breading is lightly moist.
- Bake in 400 degree oven for 45-60 minutes until crispy and golden brown (I like mine extra crispy so sometimes leave it in a bit longer!)
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Care to Learn
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If you are a parent under the age of 20 who wants to study or train, you can get help with paying for childcare through 'Care to Learn' funding.
How much?
You can claim for childcare and transport costs of up to £160 per child per week.
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Learner Support Helpline 0300 303 8610
Visit·Care to Learn website
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Bursary of £1,200 if:
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Must be in receipt of other benefits: Income Support, Income based Job Seeker's Allowance or Tax Credits at the higher rates.
Household annual income must be £16,190 or less as at 2011/12.
How much?
Parents may be entitled to free milk, fresh fruit and vegetables, infant formula and vitamins*.
Healthy Start vouchers are worth as at 2011/12;
£3.10 a week if you are pregnant.
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£3.10 a week for each child aged over one and under four.
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Services for young parents or parents to be.
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Defense and Security in China
- Language: English
- 110 Pages
- Published: October 2012
- Region: China
Pakistan is a sovereign state located in the southern part of Asia. It is the world's sixth most populous country, with a population of 150 million and one of the largest Muslim countries in the world. Its military is armed with nuclear weapons and has the seventh largest force in the world, with a strength of 600,000. It is located strategically - with Iran and Afghanistan to the west, China to the north, and India to the east.
Even now, Pakistan remains an unstable hot spot, with revelations by Wikileaks website in late November 2010 that a number of US diplomatic cables made public have significant concerns about Pakistan's nuclear program. Pakistan is said to be producing nuclear weapons at a faster rate than any other country in the world. Furthermore, the north-west region of Pakistan is said to be the headquarter for al-Qaeda worldwide.
In the realm of foreign policy, Pakistan's major problem continues to be its 53-year old conflict with India, much of it involving conflicting visions of national identity. This conflict finds its most visible expression in the lingering dispute over Kashmir. This conflict has involved many major and minor wars, the
1. Executive Summary
2. Emergence of a New Geopolitical Scenario
2.1 Global Political Overview & Outlook
2.2 Role of the US under Question
2.3 United States: Possible Loss of Superpower Status
2.4 Role of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) & Japan
2.5 China: A Possible Challenger to the US
2.6 Role of Japan & the Koreas
2.7 Impact of the Earthquake on Japan
2.8 Emergence of India
2.9 Russia: Strategic Revival in Sight?
2.10 Europe: Suffering from the Debt Crises of 2010
2.11 Saudi Arabia, Egypt & Pakistan – Important for the Muslim World
2.12 Growing Threat of Terrorism
3. Emergence of a Multi-Polar World Order
3.1 Emergence of New Great Power
3.2 Possible Power Conflicts
3.3 Growing Cyber Warfare & Technological Challenges
3.4 Critical Political Figures
3.5 Emerging Political Outlook & End of Globalization
4. Security Market in South Asia
4.1 South Asia's Importance to Global Security
4.2 Challenges to Regional Stability
4.2.1 Political Instability
4.2.2 Rapid Population Increased and Social Pressures
4.2.3 Region Plagued by Poverty and Illiteracy
4.2.4 Multiple Sources of Islamist Militancy
4.2.5 Issue of Kashmir between India-Pakistan
4.2.6 Separatist Sentiment from Ethnic Groups
4.2.7 Intercommunal Violence
4.2.8 Nuclear Weapons a Major Security Threat
4.2.9 External Powers Shaping Regional Security
4.3 Regional Outlook
5. Political Landscape in Pakistan
5.1 Politics on the Domestic Front
5.1.1 Domestic Issues
5.1.2 Potential Change Unlikely
5.2 Implications of the Karachi Naval Base Raid
5.3 International View of Pakistan
5.3.1 Death of Osama bin Laden in Pakistan & Relations with the US
5.3.2 Potential Rift in US-Pakistani Relations
5.3.3 Relations with China
5.4 Threats to Stability
5.5 Weak Political Parties
5.6 Strong Military Establishment
5.7 Economic Instability
5.8 Rapidly Increasing Population
5.9 Threat of Islamist Militancy
5.10 Political Outlook
5.10.1 Likelihood of Political Change
6. Security Market in Pakistan
6.1 Domestic Security Situation
6.1.1 Problem of Insurgency
6.1.2 Impact of Strained Relations with the US
6.1.3 Safety of Nuclear Weapons
6.1.4 Rivalry between Sunni and Shi'a Sects
6.1.5 Lack of Stable Political Leadership
6.1.6 Pressing Need for Reforms to the Police Force
6.2 External Security
6.2.1 Border Dispute with Afghanistan
6.2.2 Border Dispute with Kashmir
6.2.3 Demilitarization Issue of the Siachen Glacier Region
7. Pakistan Security Market: SWOT Analysis
7.1 Strengths
7.2 Weaknesses
7.3 Opportunities
7.4 Threats
8. Pakistan's Armed Forces
8.1 Market Profile
8.2 Global Deployment of Pakistani Armed Forces
8.3 Pakistan's Weapons of Mass Destruction
8.4 Nuclear Developments & Safety Issues
9. Pakistan's Defense Industry
9.1 Market Profile
9.2 Trading of Arms
9.2.1 Imports
9.2.2 Exports
9.3 Industry Trends
9.4 Trends in Arms Procurement
10. Pakistan Defense Industry: SWOT Analysis
10.1 Strengths
10.2 Weaknesses
10.3 Opportunities
10.4 Threats
11. Major Industry Players
11.1 Air Weapons Complex
11.2 Dr AQ Khan Laboratories
11.3 Heavy Industries Taxila
11.4 Pakistan Aeronautical Complex
11.5 Pakistan Ordnance Factories
12. Industry Forecast
12.1 Forecast for Armed Forces
12.2 Forecast for Defense Expenditure
12.3 Forecast for Defense Import/Export
12.4 Key Challenges in the Future
13. Appendix
13.1 Pakistan Political Landscape: SWOT Analysis
13.2 Pakistan Economic Landscape: SWOT Analysis
14. Glossary
15. Research Methodology
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- Dr AQ Khan Laboratories
- Heavy Industries Taxila
- Pakistan Aeronautical Complex
- Pakistan Ordnance Factories


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Acting at a scene out of district
Apologies if this seems a stupid question with an obvious answer. It isn't obvious to me, but that means little.
I volunteer with the department in the area where I work (and live during the week). On the weekends, I'm about 2 hours away, in a much larger city, that has an all career department. Due to the layout of our two stations, relative to where I work and live, I carry my gear in the car, so I can respond to station 1 from home, and station 2 from work.
This weekend, I was in the city, heading out for supper, when I came across a (very recent) MVA, where one car had rolled onto its roof. By the time I got out of the car and to the vehicle, there was a group of people trying to flip the car back onto its wheels, by rocking it, which was causing the car to collapse further, and the car was getting quite close to pinning the occupant in place (she was half out of the drivers side window). It took a bit of work, to get the group to stop rocking the vehicle, and to get them to not pull the lady out of the car (she appeared to have a neck injury, and the car was stable where it was sitting).
In this case, I jumped out of my car and went to the scene, as I was. Nothing on my person indicating that I was a part of any fire department or that I had any training. Would I have been better to grab my turnout coat from the back seat, and throw it on? At the very least, it would signify to those at the scene that I am with a fire department, and hopefully would make things easier, in getting people to back away from the spilling gasoline, not pull the passenger by her shoulders when she has a neck injury, etc. But, when the local department shows up, would it be likely to cause problems with them; ie, would they assume impersonation, because they do not have volunteers?
I was hoping to ask the battalion chief that showed up, as by the time I the paramedics had taken over the lady (I had bandaged her arm, and was helping with c-spine), the scene had been released to the police, and the fire department was only remaining because they were blocked in by the police vehicles. But, I only had time to introduce myself and answer his questions regarding what had happened, when they got another call, and had to leave. I may make a trip up to the station tomorrow, and see what their opinion is, but most likely I will wait until Monday, and ask the chief of the volunteer department for his opinion.
But, I was curious as to the opinion of the internet mind, as it were. Also, if I did anything wrong, please let me know - I'm relatively new to the FD world, and just finished FF1 and first responder a couple of weeks ago.
Thanks in advance,
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I have to say that I try not to do anything if I'm out of my area, but based on your description of the scene I would have done the same thing. I can honestly say that my department has never responded to a scene and found somebody in bunker gear, who wasn't a member of the department already on scene. We have had more than our fair share of cops state "I'm on a volunteer department", then proceed to pull a hand-line and try and use it without asking.
Here in Kansas every department is required to issue ID cards to all members. If i'm on a scene and it's not immediately apparent I'm on the department. (i.e. turnout or department t-shirt) I'll clip my id to my shirt, so that LEOs won't be tempted to tell me to get lost. I've had a state trooper tell me to take my hands off a patient and leave his scene. I responded with, "Sorry, but that ain't happening". He took offense to that and if our rescue truck hadn't shown up about two seconds later and the driver addressed me by name, I think he would have tried to arrest me.
I have to say congrats on convincing the crowd that you know best, I always have a tough time with that regardless of whether I'm acting in an official capacity or not.
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Yeah, the bunker gear question can go either way. A couple months ago, we had a couple days when a couple guys from the shift that had just been released witnessed an in-district accident, one moderately serious. The both called 911 and then jumped out and started to treat the PTs. They were dressed in whatever they were wearing home that day (usually short, t-shirts and sandals). Once we rolled up in our bunker gear and in FD vehicles, they handed off the scene and left. I'd say that's probably the best way. If you have someone already giving care to the PT, respectfully identify yourself and then ask what training they have. Who knows, the person pulling them out may be a trauma surgeon from the local level 1 center.
On a personal note, if someone says they are a doctor, ask what type of doctor. We came upon a seriously active seizing patient and there was a 'doctor' on scene 'treating' them. We kind of let her run the patient until she couldn't make decisions and wasn't really doing any good. We took over care and later found out she was some sort of biomedical research doctor. No real emergency training.
I wouldn't necessarily put on a bunker coat but I've made it a habit over the years to keep some sort of easily identifiable jacket, traffic vest, etc. in my vehicles. (Along with a trauma box and a box of nitrile gloves in my primary vehicle.)
I don't make it a habit of stopping at MVAs unless assistance is clearly needed but it's nice to be equipped and identifiable as a regular responder when I do. Bystanders, drivers in encroaching traffic, and first arriving PD officers respond much better to someone who they can instantly recognize as an ally rather than an impediment."Nemo Plus Voluptatis Quam Nos Habant"
The Code is more what you'd call "guidelines" than actual rules.
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I had an almost exact same expereince happen to me.
I was a chief and emt in a volunteer department in the town I officially lived in. I was also a volunteer fire member in the town where my business was in which was about 80 miles away. I carried complete turnouts and a large trauma bag with me all the time. Now there is a large city that borders the second volunteer departments area and I was traveling to a business center where I had a display set up and I happen to be on my way to it. I also happen to be in a $949.00 charcoal suit and while driving observed a real time, multiple MVA in front of me. What would you do then? Stand by until rescue arrived?
OF COURSE NOT! You respond.
I quickly put on my helmet and actually ended up knocking out the glass to get to a unresponsive victim who went a little way down an embankment. Crawling through broken glass to get to him and unbelievably, didn't tear my thousand dollar suit.
Now when the career fire department and ems arrived, I quickly gave them the results of my primary survey. (I think the male driver was faking being unconscious) and pointed out items that needed to be addressed immediately. (They ran and did it too).
Soon I realized that the career responders were following my instructions probably because I was the best dressed guy wearing a fire helmet that they had ever seen. I sure have never seen it before and since. It would have been easy to assume I was an administrative officer or other related office.
But to get back to the original thread, a doctor treats the patient in front of him regardless of race or politics. He treats Osama Bin Laden if he's in front of him. That's not to say he steps in when a doctor is already treating him.
Emergency responders can do the same if they choose. There are laws in place protecting them if they do act as long as they are not imposing on others jurisdiction and are already on scene.Last edited by jam24u; 07-19-2010 at 03:55 PM. Reason: 'not' imposing on others jurisdiction
Remember what Nando says,
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You Look Mahvelous"Nemo Plus Voluptatis Quam Nos Habant"
The Code is more what you'd call "guidelines" than actual rules.
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As a career guy, I sometimes come upon a scene off-duty. It's rare that I'l have my gear with me. If I simply announce "I'm an off-duty FF", instantly most people give me credibility. I think you could use the same, tell them you're a vol. FF, and I think a lot of people will listen. Now, I will say that in some bigger cities where the vol. thing doesn't happen (like here), people might say "so what". In which case just saying "I'm off-duty" first, they'll give you the creibilty and if pressed later, or when the scene is stabilized, explain you're a vol.
But I also keep a department baseball cap in my truck. I can grab that and sha-zam, I'm identified. I could be any whack job who picked it up from goodwill, but people see it and will think I'm the real deal. That perception is often all that is needed, rather than an official ID or even declaring yourself.Opinions expressed are mine alone, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Philadelphia Fire Department and/or IAFF Local 22.
I don't carry anything in my car, except a zip up department sweatshirt in the trunk.
That said, I probably wouldn't think of putting it on. Usually if you step up, speak loudly and sound like you know what you are doing, people will listen to you.I am now a past chief and the views, opinions, and comments are mine and mine alone. I do not speak for any department or in any official capacity. Although, they would be smart to listen to me.
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As a career guy, I sometimes come upon a scene off-duty. It's rare that I'l have my gear with me. If I simply announce "I'm an off-duty FF", instantly most people give me credibility. I think you could use the same, tell them you're a vol. FF, and I think a lot of people will listen. Now, I will say that in some bigger cities where the vol. thing doesn't happen (like here), people might say "so what". In which case just saying "I'm off-duty" first, they'll give you the creibilty and if pressed later, or when the scene is stabilized, explain you're a vol.
While returning home from Texas with my family, my wife (a RN, who was an EMT) and I (Career Fire Captain Local/National EMT) came upon a roll-ever T/C that literally happened (3) cars in front of us; car parts were still flying through the air as we dogged the other cars and parked on the shoulder of the road. We stopped and rendered care since (1) Pt. was self extricated and the other needed extricating due to the damage of the vehicle. A couple of minutes later, a Vol. Fire Captain pulled-up POV and asked what I needed. He even addressed me as "Cap" which was kinda different since I didn't tell him who I was. When the 1st LEO got on scene he came up to the local Vol. FD Captain and asked him what was going on. At this point the Vol. directed him to me, and I advised him that he needed to secure and start to deal with the drugs (later we found out that there were 360 lbs of mexican marijuana) that was flung all over the place.
Later into the incident, after the 1st ambulance arrived a "County Mounty" got uppidy with me (he had been on scene no longer than 5 mins, I had been there for about 40 mins or so) when I asked if he could get some of the lookey-loos away so that the Rescue from the FD could get into the scene. After an exchange of words and some "Verbal Judo" on my part, the request was granted and the FD went to work.
Initially, I was pretty hot but as I was cleaning some blood that had gotten on me above my gloves I calmed down and went over to the Vol. Capt. and told him what happened just in case there was some backlash towards his Department. The outlook there is that since the Sheriff's are career they have little respect for the Vol. FD. This was different to me, since in all the areas I've worked in, LE has done their job and FD does their job.....
The reason why I share this story is to give you a little insight on issues that you may face. Here I was 2,000 miles from home having to deal with some political fallout that I obviously had no part in..... As far as what you did for the Pt. you can never go wrong with doing what you are medically trained to do; with that being said, stay well within your medical training and only perform what you can do with your equipment at hand. Even a calming voice and holding C-spine is enough medical treatment until somebody comes that's a higher level of medical care or you get more medical equipment on scene. As far as having issues with LEOs, my advice is to not argue with a person that carries a gun..... Especially when you're new..... Emotions are good when harnessed and controlled.
Well, I'll end this with a "good job" and give you "cudos" for handling the situation and doing what was best for your Pt."Be LOUD, Be PROUD..... It just might save your can someday when goin' through an intersection!!!!!"
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I had a similar experience, before I had started volunteering with my current department I came up on a wreck moments after it happened, two possible ejections, about four cars involved and one possible pin.
Naturally I stopped and called 911 as I did a quick check of the scene and figuring out what was going on.
I instructed a few of the bystanders to hold bandages to some of the wounds and got one bystander with some first aide training to hold c-spine. After the first engine arrived gave them a run down of what was going on. There were enough patients that I ended up continuing to help out
I wasn't wearing anything that identified myself as being with a fire department etc, but did identify myself as an emt.
If I had a coat and it was nasty weather out I may put it on or at night but I don't always think that I would wear it just because I came up on a wreck.
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Each fire department regards their response area as their "kingdom". If anyone else happens to be at the scene of a fire, rescue, MVA, medical emergency, etc. they tend to be defensive.
Unless the jurisdiction FD knows you, then they tend to "want to know why you are there".
Its just a natural reaction and you would probably ask the same question of anyone on scene of an emergency, in your response area.
We are there for the patient(s). If you come across an accident and are on scene before the jurisdiction EMS is on scene, then stop and help. You can always show your EMT, etc. credentials later.
Most EMS personnel will not have any problems if you render aid before they arrive. You probably have the same credentials that they do. Seconds count when someone is bleeding, not breathing, etc.
On the other hand, law enforcement is a different species to deal with on the scene of an accident.
Some states have statute(s) that deal with Good Samaritians, Obligation to Render Aid and other laws pertaining to this topic. Research and know these laws. If these laws are in effect and you know them, you can reassure yourself that stopping to help is legal.
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A couple months ago I happened upon a single vehicle MVA right at the same time the local vol. fire dept pulled up. It was at a red light and I could see that there were only 3 guys on the truck and at least 2 patients. I grabbed a pair of gloves and my county name tag and told the OIC that I was an FF/EMT in xxxx County and would be happy to assist in patient care/C-Spine if he wanted. He told me he would appreciate the help.
I held c-spine and actually had to tell the FF's to crib the car-- they were starting to pop the door (using a halagan) without cribbing in place. I also asked the EMT (who arrived a few minutes later) doing patient accessment to apply O2 as the elderly patient was disorientated and starting to show signs of LOC. All of this was done.
When I was relieved from my post inside the car, one of the FF's grabbed a Hurst 32 and in his hurry hit the EMT in the knee. This of course sent her into extreme pain and it looked like I was the only one who was going to help her, which I did. I called the EMT's employer the next day to make sure they knew that the EMT was doing her job correctly and not at fault. From my accessment of the EMT, it looked like she was going to be out of work for a while and I wanted to make sure she didn't get blamed for this. BTW, I'm a firefighter first, EMT second but this was so unnecessary that it really made me mad.
By the way, I left all of my truma gear in my car. I run QRS calls in my township so I keep my car well stocked. I didn't want my stuff to get mingled with another responders equip., especally out of county. My reasoning was that I knew other responders were on the way and If I really needed it I could have asked a bystander (there were many) to get it from my car. I now carry a BLS fanny pack with the basic things for a first response.FF/EMT
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Even when we have had multiple injury events, everyone who is qualified to help is most welcome. I am very glad to see them and really appreciate it when they do. It is a relief to see a person come running up with gloves on, identifies themself and asks if they can help.
We take them all,,,,,
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Even when we have had multiple injury events, everyone who is qualified to help is most welcome. I am very glad to see them and really appreciate it when they do. It is a relief to see a person come running up with gloves on, identifies themself and asks if they can help.
We take them all,,,,,"Be LOUD, Be PROUD..... It just might save your can someday when goin' through an intersection!!!!!"
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Eat til you're sleepy..... Sleep til you're hungry..... And repeat.....
I've been witness to a scuffle or two (verbally and physically) over out of area help jumping in and rendering assistance.
It is a two headed animal...To those who are caught in the wrong place at the right time- Of course you are going to render help; just do not over extend your stay.
To those who find "alien FFs" on your fireground/accident scene- Put yourself in their shoes; Would you provide aid? Be polite, appreciative and ask them to leave (POLITELY) if you do not wish them to assist... But for the love of God, don't bash skulls 'cuz they beat you there first... They probably don't REALLY wanna be there... They are there out of commitment to the principles of the job.A coward stands by and watches wrongs committed without saying a word...Any opinions expressed are purely my own and not necessarily reflective of the views of my former departments
Incidently, it is a whole different ball of wax between when a FF ends up on scene accidentally and a FF who intentionally "jumps" a run to be super FF and RESPONDS to a scene when he or she has not been paged or requested.
THAT FF who responds out of juristiction with out being paged should be disciplined (preferably drawn, quartered and hung from the mast).
There are departments in my area that allow this behaviour but by in large, it leads to contention between departments.A coward stands by and watches wrongs committed without saying a word...Any opinions expressed are purely my own and not necessarily reflective of the views of my former departments
If you have PPE, I would try and use it if it's a realistic scenario. It's for your protection. Especially if there is fuel leaking. The possibility of a fire would put you in danger and render you useless to the driver. Just my opinion. That all being said, there isn't anything wrong with what went on. Every situation is different. We just have it drilled in our heads to always were PPE. Of course I'm young and am almost finished with FF1, so I have a different view. Our instructor will flip if we don't practice the proper procedures. I see a lot of older guys and vets who act at a scene without gear and that's an issue with me. My Capt. is the only officer that always wears his PPE, no matter what the call is. Then you don't forget or get complacent and get hurt or worse. But seriously? what else could you do when people are rocking the car over, that's insane. You at least stopped them from possible killing the driver and probably would have if you spent 2 or 3 minutes putting your gear on. So, for that, you did the right thing.
Staying safe at a scene is paramount. Thus donning PPE or at least a traffic vest should be an automatic action.
Going beyond being the first responder on scene and one who simply happens on the scene, in NY as a FF you really need to check in with the IC and get him/her to accept your services, at which point you're covered by the VFF Benefit Law, etc. If you don't, and get hurt, you could be on your own.
It's not unheard of for a FF who is regularly in an area to get a letter from the chief of that district giving blanket permission to respond.
We've had issues with overzealous FF's coming onto our scenes. Usually to the detriment of the operation.Opinions my own. Standard disclaimers apply.
Everyone goes home. Safety begins with you.
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If you went to any sizable group of people (church on Sunday, PTA meeting, etc.) and asked the crowd "is anyone here an EMT?", you would likely find someone medically qualified (EMS, nurse, etc.).
Any EMS trained person at that event would jump in to assist that someone that had a medical emergency (heart attack, etc.). Its just a natural reaction. Of course, someone at the incident would call 911 to report the medical emergency and the jurisdiction EMS would respond and arrive, too.
Anyone trained in EMS will either "jump in" at an incident where a medical emergency occurs or arrive at that incident as part of the jurisdiction EMS.
The whole situation revolves around the patient. Lets not get too hung up on who is there first. The reason we have EMS is to provide patient care. Getting uptight over who is on the scene is not necessary. The patient is what matters.
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This is funny you posted this, I will explain why but first let me state I think you did the right thing and kudos for getting everyone to stop what they were doing.
The reason this is funny is because a similar incident just happened for me.
I was actually in another state but we border the state and I work in the state where the incident occurred. I was just driving and a roll over had just happened ahead of me just before I made the turn. The car was on its top and the roof was smashed down to the point to where there was just enough room for the driver to have her head sticking out a little. The good people that stopped and came out of their homes started to pry the door. I did exactly what others have stated. I walked up and stated I was a firefighter very loudly, asked if someone had called 911 and immediately went down to the patient. Of course I did the normal stuff, asked question etc. but there was little more that I could do so I simply talked to her, held the back of her head and her hand so she would stay calm and would not move. As soon as the paramedics/firelighters arrived I answered their few quick questions and stood back at my truck. I was blocked in at this point so just watched and tried to learn a few things.
I guess the important thing to do is to do what you can until the FD shows up. At that point do not interfere. Be sure to answer their questions and politely let them know you are a FF so if they need some more assistance then they know you may be able to help. But if they have enough people show up then there isn't even a need to let them know your a FF. Just watch and educate yourself.
Providing care for the injured trumps politics everytime. You did the right thing.
I would add one more thing about some sort of identifying clothing\PPE. The accident victims need to know that you are qualified also. I rolled up onto what appeared to be a serious MVA a few years ago. By looking at the vehicles you could tell it was a significant collision. Both drivers were out of their vehicles. One seated on the curb, the other walking around and talking on a cel phone. Neither had obvious external injuries but of course internal and\or spinal injuries are always a concern. I identified myself as a firefighter first responder. The person seated at the curb was cooperative and did what I suggested. The other person basically ignored me. She continued to walk around her car screaming into her phone and acting hystericly despite my repeated suggestions that she remain calm and still.
Highway patrol was first to arrive. I gave the officer a quick sizeup. He approached the frantic victim and she immediately complied with his requests.My wise and profound comments and opinions are mine alone and are in no way associated with any other individual or group.
I read an account some time ago about a woman who was involved in an accident as the driver of one of the vehicles. When FF's arrived on the scene and sought to evaluate her she waved them off (she was still seated in the vehicle) and continued to talk on her phone. I think it took a LEO to deal with that one, too...
Priorities, priorities...Opinions my own. Standard disclaimers apply.
Everyone goes home. Safety begins with you.
If along one of the limited access highways around here and a fire company or bus was on the scene, I keep driving as not to add to the confusion or put my pov in a place that it may be involved.
If on the normal run of the mill streets, I always stop to see if anyone is injured or see if they need assistance. If not, I say see ya, get back in my pov and drive on. I still call 9-1-1 even if they say they have, to relay info to the call taker.
If the police is on the scene and you begin to slow or to pull over, and they wave at you to proceed down the road, you should heed what they say. No since in getting into a situation with them, even if you think you are in the right.Stay Safe and Well Out There....
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I've ran into similar situations a number of times, be it coming up on a wreck, a fire, or being somewhere when a medical emergency occurred.
The first thing I do is one of the first things they teach you- identify yourself. "I'm a firefighter", "I'm a medic", whatever. Identify yourself to the bystanders, the patient, and anyone that arrives afterwards. By simply stating "I'm an off-duty medic" (or whatever title), you command attention from bystanders and can gain a level of trust with them and the patient.
As far as the coat, I don't use mine if I have it. I keep it in the truck and simply identify myself. Once the guys with the appropriate PPE arrive in their jurisdiction, I introduce myself, give them whatever information is needed, and move aside. Typically I'll hang around until things wind down to make sure they don't need anything else from me.
The one situation that sticks in my mind was one when I was traveling out-of-state. Myself and two other guys from our department were on our way bag from an apparatus manufacturer when we witnessed an accident. No one was there and we were in the middle of nowhere. We stopped and renderred aid, identifying ourselves to those bystanders that were there.
When the ambulance finally arrived, I introduced myself and pointed out the other two guys were firefighter/EMT's, and gave them a report on my patient. The problem I got into was that I was the only medic amongst everyone there, as they ran BLS volunteer ambulances.
Once the medical helicopter arrived, the head guy with the FD (they had arrived with another ambulance, no medics still yet) introduced me to the flight medic as a medic. Immediately he started handing me IV equipment. While I can't complain one bit about them offering me every courtesy in the book, I kept reiterating I wasn't licensed in their state and I was just a passerby that stopped to assist, and that's all I cared to do.
I believe in California if you are trained in ems you are not required to render aid to someone whom you happen to come across. If you do choose to render aid such as cpr then once you start you cannot stop until someone qualified replaces you or you are physically unable to continue.
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Royals' pitching prospect Danny Duffy leaving baseball
By APWednesday, March 24, 2010
Royals prospect decides to leave baseball
SURPRISE, Ariz. — The Kansas City Royals say left-handed pitching prospect Danny Duffy has left baseball.
The Royals announced Wednesday that Duffy left camp late Tuesday after telling the club that he wanted to reassess his priorities. The team offered no further information on Duffy's decision.
J.J. Picollo, assistant general manager, said in a statement that the team would be willing to discuss Duffy's return if he decides to return to the game.
The 21-year-old Duffy went 19-10 with a 2.49 ERA in 52 games since he was drafted in 2007.


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Cal State San Bernardino will carry the extra burden of being ranked No. 1 in the NCAA Division II West Region when it heads to Hayward to play Cal State East Bay in a CCAA conference women's volleyball match Friday night.
The first poll by the NCAA championships committee was released Thursday and the unbeaten Coyotes (18-0) sit on top while Saturday's opponent – UC San Diego (18-1) is ranked No. 2 in the region.
The top eight teams in the final poll conducted on Nov. 15 will advance to the West Regional tournament to be played at a site to be determined.
CSUSB is the defending West Region champion.
The Coyotes are currently ranked No.2 in the American Volleyball Coaches Association national top 25 poll while UCSD is No. 3. CCAA member Chico State is ranked 25th.
NCAA DIVISION II WEST REGION POLL (Oct. 15)
1. Cal State San Bernardino (18-0, 15-0 in region)
2. UC San Diego (18-1, 12-1 in region)
3. Sonoma State (14-4, 14-4 in region)
4. Hawaii Hilo (17-1, 14-1 in region)
5. Cal State L.A. (12-6, 11-5 in region)
6. Seattle Pacific (11-7, 11-5 in region)
7. Alaska Anchorage (13-6, 12-6 in region)
8. San Francisco State (14-5, 14-5 in region)
9. Northwest Nazarene (11-7, 11-5 in region)
10. Chico State (14-5, 14-5 in region).


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This is a very simple thing, I'm sure. But I can't figure it out. How do I repeat that line that is default under the main navbar/menu above it? It seems like the main navbar is difficult to alter in general - maybe I'm just missing the spot in the editor where I would change things. For instance, I'd like to add more space between the pages listed as well.
How do I add a line above menu?
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