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Mark Starr, I'll stick to my conclusion that you can't read and/or read into things what you want to see there. You truly do not know what you're talking about, and it isn't going to be possible for anyone to get through to you. Theosophy is not devil worship. Neither is the Golden Dawn. Both are take-offs from the Western Esoteric traditions, plus an attempt to assimilate the new knowledge of Eastern religions that was flooding into the West at the time; a quest for a universal religion, what sometimes get called the "universal philosophy." Neither Theosophy nor the Golden Dawn qualify as cults. Alexander Scriabin wrote his "Black Mass" as a musical contrast to his "White Mass." Neither was intended as having religious significance or use, but you're not capable of understanding subtle distinctions. An interest in the esoteric or in other traditions is not devil worship. Devil worship involves specifically—worshipping the devil.
You're looking for devils and witches in every closet, and the world has had enough of that. You're letting an inflamed imagination run away with you, and that can become very dangerous. Please lets not start any more witch hunts.


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Estructura y gobernanza
The operating revenue that enables the Organization to carry out its activities is presented below in a set of financial tables, which are externally audited and comply with international accounting standards.
Financial year 2013
For the financial year 2013, INTERPOL's operating income totalled EUR 78 million, of which 68% was contributed by member countries, mostly in the form of statutory contributions (67%). Income received on externally funded projects or from private foundations and/or commercial enterprises, with like objectives or interests as INTERPOL, constituted 26% of gross income. Financial income and reimbursements made up 6% of the total.
Total ordinary operating expenditures were EUR 78 million globally, with pay constituting the major cost component at 57% of the total, followed by travel and conference costs (18%), third-party and other costs (7%), maintenance expenses, office expenses and premises running costs (3% each), telecommunications costs associated with INTERPOL's global telecommunications system I-24/7, and other staff costs, at 2% each. Depreciation expenditure constituted 6% of the total.
The financial performance of INTERPOL resulted in a surplus during 2013, which was added to the Accumulated Reserve Funds of the Organization. Capital projects consumed EUR 5 million of financial resources.
Cash and cash equivalents increased during the year due mainly to an increase in accounts payables and in employee pension liabilities, and also an increase in the externally sponsored projects executed by the Organization. Financial equity and reserves – represented by various funds – increased by EUR 273,000 from the previous year due to the operational surplus in 2013.
La actual Presidenta de INTERPOL es Mireille Ballestrazzi
El actual Secretario General de INTERPOL es Jürgen Stock
Legal background
El Comité Ejecutivo, según se define en el Estatuto de INTERPOL
Complejo Mundial de INTERPOL para la Innovación
Un centro puntero de investigación y desarrollo, sito en Singapur.

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SEATTLE - The Catholic Church is now joining the fight to stop the spread of the flu. That involves new recommendations regarding attending Mass, receiving Communion, and offering the sign of peace.
The directive comes from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, and is the first of its kind since the H1N1 scare of 2009.
If they're sick, stay home. It's not only for their own benefit but everyone else's, said Father Bill Peterson.
On Friday, he was called in at the last minute to lead Mass at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Parish in Seattle.
The reason?
You guessed it, the priest originally slated for that service came down with the flu.
He says I've got a terrible headache and I just feel awful. I said, 'Well guess what, I think you have what everyone else is getting', said Peterson.
That's just one of the church's new recommendations to both priests and parishioners - stay home if you feel sick.
The U.S Conference of Catholic Bishops is also reminding priests to wash their hands before each mass, and essentially giving parishioners permission not to drink from the communion cup if they feel ill. They're also asked to bow instead of shaking hands when sharing the sign of peace.
The Archdiocese of Seattle is aware of the new recommendations and says the churches in this area are as well.
At this point, they are simply precautionary measures, but could soon become mandatory if more and more flu cases continue to pop up. It's a situation the Archdiocese of Seattle is monitoring every day.
During Friday's mass at Sacred Heart, most parishioner still chose to drink from the communion cup, which was wiped with a napkin between each use.
Father Peterson leades masses at several different catholic churches in this area. He says several of them have already put changes in place, such as reminding the congregation not to sip from the communion cup if they're showing flu symptoms.
We want people here next month to celebrate instead of just the opposite, he said.
KING 5 also checked with several of the Catholic schools in this area to see how they're coping with the flu.
Bishop Blanchet High School is dealing with two different strains right now, and as a result, a lot of absences.
You can find the complete list of health recommendations to keep in mind during Mass onThe Archdiocese of Seattle's website.
There are only three states where the flu isn't currently widespread: Caifornia, Mississippi, and Hawaii. In Washington state, there have been 12 flu deaths so far this season.


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COLLEGE STATION - Coach Kennedy and Alex Caruso met the media on Tuesday as Texas A&M prepares for its season opener this Friday against Buffalo.
Video from the press conference is available through the links to the right. Audio in mp3 format and selected quotes will be available below.
Download audio of Tuesday's press conference here:
Texas A&M Weekly Press Conference • Selected Quotes
On Kourtney Roberson:
"Kourtney's better. He practiced yesterday. I wouldn't say he's 100%, having missed what he's missed, but he's better. It was good to see him back on the floor. We have some upperclassmen now that we can count on. We expect him to play as long as he continues to progress with what he's doing."
On the season opener against Buffalo:
"The Buffalo game is about the opponent. They're a good team, a veteran team. I think they start three seniors and have got four guys back. They're a team full of juniors and seniors. We're going to really have to be prepared for them. They've got a new coach so they'll be doing different things, but most of the time you're worried about you. With our young guys, it's a balance of both worrying about us and about the opponent. Buffalo presents some challenges that sometimes you don't face this early in the year."
On the upperclassmen stepping into leadership roles:
"I hope so. This is for keeps now. I told our players yesterday it's about results and production. Guys who are producing on the court and in practice will have the first opportunity. I know our veterans are ahead of our young guys in knowing what to do and knowing our system. I'm sure I'll lean on them a little bit more than the young guys right now."
On the exhibition game:
"I think it was good. You saw some really athletic plays that maybe you didn't see last year, but then you saw two guys guarding one guy. They didn't know what their assignment was defensively. Their (UTPB) coach told me the other day, 'At least they were trying to guard somebody.' That was good to see. There was a lot of enthusiasm and a lot of energy. I like what they bring."
On defense:
"We're still struggling guarding the ball at times. One thing we can do is rotate over and block a shot. We can rotate over and make a play on the ball, more so than we did last year. I think we're getting better. It's just a slow progress right now."
On offense:
"We want them to shoot more open threes, but we've got a lot of drivers and slashers. We've got guys who can make plays off the dribble. We want them to start creating shots for other guys on the team. That'll give us some more open threes."
On having shooters:
"We've got a lot of guys who can make a shot. We don't have a designated shooter. Fabyon Harris isn't shooting as well as he shot it last year at this point, but he's proving that he can be a good three-point shooter. Alex Caruso has improved his three point shot. Davonte Fitzgerald may be our best shooter. It's just a matter of him knowing when to shoot and when not to shoot."
On having scorers:
"We have a lot of guys who can score the ball. We don't have just a dead-eye shooter. We have a lot of guys who can put it on the floor and get to the free throw line. I think you'll see a lot more free throws from this year's team than last year's team."
On having a post-presence:
"That's yet to be determined. I think Kourtney will be better. I think we'll be better. We've got more guys and are more talented at those spots. All we had last year was Ray Turner and Kourtney. Now we have three other guys. Davonte can score on the block. Antwan Space can score on the block."
On team chemistry:
"Our group is definitely more together than it has been in the past. We recruited all these guys. We have some guys back from last year that know our system and know what we want. Jordan Green and Alex Caruso have really done a good job of leading this team off the court and that's really helped us."
On the postseason:
"Getting to the postseason is always a priority for me. We play this game to get to the postseason. Right now, our focus is trying to get better every day. I've never talked a whole lot about the postseason at this time of the year. Our guys know that last spring we weren't in the postseason. That's a goal of ours always, but we've got to get a lot better today to have any kind of chance to get there at the end of the season."
On his thoughts about the team:
"The camaraderie of it, we are all pretty good friends and trust one another. I also like the athleticism on the team. It's great to be running down the court and have different options of guys that can get a bucket for you or have somebody that will hustle back on defense when you mess up."
"It's probably one of the biggest parts about basketball- being one with your team and working together as a team."
On which of the new players fans will be excited about:
"The name that comes to mind is probably Shawn Smith. He plays a lot like I do. He's active, plays defense, and is really athletic. I think his energy will be something the fans will really like."
On who's the best shooter on the team:
"Fabyon Harris is really good. He was great last year too but we've had guys who put in a lot of work and who have really stepped up."
On who has been one of the biggest surprises:
"Probably Tavario Miller. His motor is really exceptional; that's what I like most about him and most about people in basketball. If you're going to get on my good side, you just have to play hard and play for your teammates. Tavario does a tremendous job of that."
On which non-conference game he's most looking forward to:
"Houston is always a good game because they have great energy when they play us. We beat them pretty well at their place so they're probably ready to give a loss back to us."
On expectations for the team in the SEC race:
"Come March, I expect us to be in the top third of the SEC."
On how disappointing it would be to miss the postseason:
"Very. It's the only thing that we've been talking about and working toward as a team and what we have been pushing and motivating ourselves for. We haven't been there in a few years and it's really what we are focusing on."
On the increased athleticism of the team:
"I am very excited. The first couple of weeks of open gym, I had to take a step back because we had a couple plays that I had not seen from our team or any team I've played on in quite awhile. A dunk is worth two points but it does so much more for your team, especially if you're playing at home; the fans really get behind you and push you."


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You can use Apple's new Messages app to chat with your friends on Facebook.
Here's how to set it up:
- Go to Messages in the Messages
- Click Preferences (or use the keyboard shortcut: ⌘,)
- Select Accounts
- Add an account by clicking the + sign, which takes you here:
- Account Type: Jabber
- Account Name: firstname.lastname@example.com
- Get your Facebook chat address here by clicking "iChat" under "Connect to your client"
- Enter your password
- Server options:
- Server: chat.facebook.com
- Port: 5222
- Leave "use SSL" unchecked
- Click "Done"
Don't have the Messages app?
Get the beta from Apple or follow a set up iChat with the same settings.
More about Messages
Apple just released a beta of Messages, a new version of iChat . It will be included in Apple's next version of OS X, Mountain Lion.
(See also: Messages, a new app)
If you and your friends have iPhones, Messages is worth getting. It lets you text your friends (that have iPhones) straight from your computer. The app uses iMessage to do this, which essentially makes texting between iPhones more like chatting online.
More on iMessage:
iMessage, 3 reasons it has changed my life


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As suggested by Tom, at this page we collect ideas concerning a classloading scheme for activiti which works in as many environments as possible.
1) Why is classloading an issue?
Activiti offers the possibility to call "client code" (i.e. custom Java Classes) form BPMN Processes using different ways:
- Directly: Java Delegates, Listeners etc.
- Indirectly: using EL
In order to achieve this, the activiti-engine must be able to load the class definitions for delegates, which means that they must either be on the same classpath as activiti or activiti needs a custom classloader to load these classes.
This is trivial under the following circumstances:
- a standalone Java SE application (unit test, Swing client etc...)
- a single "deployment" in a managed environment (i.e. a single war, ear, OSGi Bundle, ...) such that the activiti engine is deployed alongside with the client code.
Unfortunately, this is often not possible, as we want to be able to redeploy processes and client code at runtime in a managed environment without stopping / starting the process engine. In such a case, the engine needs to be made aware of the classloader of a deployment.
2) What is already in place?
On the ProcessEngineConfiguration, a custom ClassLoader can be set. This Classloader is used by org.activiti.engine.impl.util.ReflectUtil to load JavaDelegates. To my knowledge, the custom classloader is currently used
- by activiti-osgi (see org.activiti.osgi.blueprint.ProcessEngineFactory)
- at camunda we are building a deployment manager for activiti and JBoss AS 5/6
3) Discussion
I raised the issue here whether to also set the classloader used to load delegates as a context-ClassLoader on the current thread when calling delegates.
The problem with the context classloader is that its role in the Java Platform is somewhat vaguely specified. On many platforms (like Jboss As), the context classloader is used to load classes.
What we should collect here is a set of situations, where, when invoking delegates, Thread.currentThread().setContextClassLoader( CLASSLOADER of the delegate ) leads to unexpected behavior.


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Sunset Villa 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 BathMax Occupancy: 4 guests (up to 3 children, 2 infants)
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Sanctuary 3 Bedrooms, 2 BathMax Occupancy: 8 guests (up to 7 children, 5 infants)
Standard Room, 2 Queen BedsMax Occupancy: 4 guests (up to 3 children, 2 infants)
Island View Room, 2 Queen BedsMax Occupancy: 4 guests (up to 3 children, 2 infants)
Family Guest RoomMax Occupancy: 5 guests (up to 4 children, 2 infants)
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Florida Keys resort with 5 pools, 85-slip marina
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On Duck Key
This Florida Keys resort is on Duck Key, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. Key Largo is 46 miles north, and Key West is 61 miles south.
Spa, marina, dolphins
Hawks Cay Resort has 5 pools and a private saltwater lagoon where guests can interact with dolphins. A full-service marina and the Calm Waters Spa are on site. Water-sports equipment rentals are available.
Guestrooms and villas
West Indies-style accommodations at Hawks Cay Resort include guestrooms and villas. Amenities include premium bedding, LCD TVs, Bose radios, and in-room safes. Wireless Internet access is provided.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
The Hawks Cay Resort's 7,000-square-foot health spa, Calm Waters Spa, offers massages, body and facial treatments, as well as beauty services. The fitness center (renovated in spring 2008) provides cardio and weight machines and offers fitness classes.
The Cove at Hawks Cay Resort provides numerous facilities for children and teens, including games, a children camp, contests, nature lessons, water sports, pool and sports courts, and nighttime events. Teens enjoy access to a lounge with video games, music, Internet access, snacks, and karaoke.
A member of the resort staff is available to provide complimentary transportation around the resort in vans and electric carts, and the resort provides bicycle rentals. A bank, a grocery store, and a laundry room are also on site, adjacent to the 85-slip marina. The property has five swimming pools and features a Saltwater lagoon where guests can interact with dolphins.
- Marina on site
- On private beach
- Children's pool
- Spa services on site
- Full-service spa
- Steam room
- Sauna
- Concierge services
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Fitness facilities
- Nightclub
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Conference space
- Multilingual staff
- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 292
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Number of floors - 4
- Babysitting or childcare
- Hair salon
- ATM/banking
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Laundry facilities
- Arcade/game room
- Picnic area
- Library
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Conference space size (feet) - 20000
- Number of bars/lounges - 4
- Number of poolside bars - 3
- Business center
- Supervised childcare/activities
- Smoke-free property
- Number of coffee shops/cafes - 2
- Elevator/lift
- Number of outdoor pools - 5
- Beach/pool umbrellas
- Children's club
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Garden
- Snack bar/deli
- Conference space size (meters) - 1858
- Number of meeting rooms - 15
- Tennis on site
- Free self parking
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach sun loungers
- Beach towels
- Number of restaurants - 6
- Number of buildings/towers - 4
- Spa tub
- Free WiFi
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- On private beach
- Outdoor pools
- Children's pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Snack bar/deli
- Laundry facilities
- Babysitting or childcare
- Arcade/game room
- Refrigerator
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Premium bedding
- Room service (limited hours)
- Climate control
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Daily housekeeping
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Cable TV service
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Free WiFi
Where to Eat
Ocean - Enjoy the abundant breakfast buffet (full or continental); an a la carte lunch featuring salads, sandwiches and flatbreads; or an extensive dinner menu highlighting sustainable seafood, fresh pastas or our signature pizzetas. Dine inside or outside overlooking the Fire Pit.
Beach Grill - Sand between your toes, warm sun and a cool breezes - choose from a selection of fresh Caribbean seafood dishes and classic American cuisine, a full bar with soothing frozen rum drinks, tiki torches and laid-back libations Florida Keys-style.
Alma at Hawks Cay Resort - Perfect for intimate gatherings with business associates or romantic meals with loved ones. Alma features a refined, yet familiar menu of Latin dishes complemented by our distinct selection of wines.
Island Time - For a light breakfast on the go, or the caffeine you need to get the day started, grab a gourmet coffee and freshly-baked pastry at Island Time. The Island Time Coffee Bar is conveniently located in the resort lobby.
Tom's Harbor House & Bar - Family-friendly fisherman's hangout set alongside the marina. Fish caught by guests prepared to order. American brasserie-style fare. Serving dinner.
Bar at Alma - Adjacent to Alma restaurant. Specializing in mojito cocktails served from its impressive white-marble bar. Rum selections from around the world. Light tapas menu afternoons and evenings.
Emack & Bolio's Ice cream - Just few steps from Tom's Harbor House Restaurant. Taste sundaes, shakes, floats and ice-cream.
Nearby Things to Do
Hawks Cay Resort features a plethora of water sports. The 85-slip marina offers deep-sea and flats fishing trips; offshore sailing school; snorkeling, snuba-, and scuba-diving excursions; Jet Skiing; waterskiing; parasailing; sailing; and sunset sailing cruises. Rental equipment is available for all activities. Guests with boats must reserve boat slips in advance of arrival to hotel (surcharge).
Bicycle rentals are available for exploring the five islands of Duck Key. Other land recreation includes tennis courts and nature trails.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near this Duck Key resort; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Personal motorized watercraft on site
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Parasailing nearby
Spa Services
Nourish the skin with the signature Key Lime Mojito Body Treatment and Caviar Facial at the Calm Waters Spa. Be pampered with a tropical manicure and pedicure, or unwind in a candlelit whirlpool, eucalyptus steam room, and dry sauna.
- Hot stone massage
- Deep tissue massage
- Swedish massage
- Prenatal massage
- Reflexology
- Sports massage
- Detoxification wrap
- Number of treatment rooms 8
- Couples treatment rooms
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body wraps
- Body scrubs
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Sauna in spa
- Massages
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessibility equipment for the deaf
- Accessible bathroom
- Accessible path of travel
- Accessible parking
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Minimum check-in age is 25
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children under 17 years old stay free when using existing bedding.
- Cribs (infant beds) are available.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Resort fee: USD 39 per accommodation, per night
- Pool access
- Beach loungers
- Beach towels
- Health club access
- Fitness center access
- Children's club/arcade access
- Shuttle service
- Business center/computer access
- Internet access
- In-room coffee
- Concierge/valet service
- Self parking
- Valet parking
- Additional inclusions
- Fee for buffet breakfast: USD 20.00 for adults and USD 10.00 for children (approximately)
We should mention
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the resort prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
Awards & Affiliations
- The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.


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CJ High School Instructors Training
The College of Criminal Justice will once again host its annual seminar for Texas high school criminal justice instructors on Oct. 11-12 at the Criminal Justice Center. This year?s program, ?Criminal Justice in Prime Time: Truths and Misconceptions in the Media? will include professional training related to crime in the media, women in criminal justice, forensic science/anthropology, high tech crimes, photography, gangs, the Southeast Texas Applied Forensic Science Facility and prison tours. Contact: Beth Kuhles (4-4425, email@example.com)
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RYAN VREDE talks to Heyneke Meyer about how Super Rugby will shorten players' careers and why he believes the Boks have a good chance of defending the World Cup.
There has been a lot of conjecture about the effect the elongated Super Rugby schedule will have on a player's longevity. What are your thoughts?
I foresee a player's career being cut by three to five years as a result of the physical demands of Super Rugby. Elite players are in even more danger of chronic fatigue and serious injury because they will also play in Tests, including an expanded Tri-Nations [from 2012]. It will undoubtedly dilute the quality of rugby in the southern hemisphere because players can't deliver optimal performances consistently under those conditions.
What strategy do you predict Super Rugby teams will employ to attempt to circumvent the demands of a long tournament?
Squad depth is going to become even more crucial. However, to build depth you need a good feeder system in your juniors, as well as significant financial resources in order to contract players in positions you may be thin in. The latter poses a problem because the contracts of your elite players account for 80% of a franchise's budget. So you have very little to work with for the remainder of your immediate squad, let alone any prospective recruits. You'll probably see more youngsters playing Super Rugby in future. These days they tend to come out of school physically ready to compete at a senior level, but they will struggle to have long careers if they are exposed to regular Super Rugby at that age. It's a fine balance and the teams that get it right will stand more chance of being successful.
What trends have you seen in the game of late?
Last year, because the law interpretations at the breakdown were new, referees were policing that area far more vigilantly. The attacking team was heavily favoured and teams that could keep the ball through multiple phases thrived. Defending teams struggled to turn over possession, and only the smartest openside flankers were a factor as a result. There was so much quick ball, but that isn't the case any longer – it's a contest again. It's also a key reason the Stormers performed as well as they did. They competed brilliantly at the breakdown and were able to set their defensive line, making it very, very difficult to breach them. This trend has placed an added importance on tactical kicking, and when you look at the ingredients that will improve a team's chances of being successful at the World Cup – tactical kicking, solid defence and a strong ruck contest – the Springboks tick all the boxes. I had reservations about our ability to play the multi-phase, high-tempo game that the rules encouraged. But, having seen this trend develop, I'm more optimistic.
The issue of how players should be managed in the Tri-Nations has polarised opinion. Where do you stand?
It's important for us to back the strategy the Springboks have adopted in this regard [to rest most of their first-choice players for the away leg of the Tri-Nations]. Peter [de Villiers] and the team deserve all our support. But my opinion on the matter is that while the resting of senior players in the 2007 Tri-Nations was hailed as a success, we didn't have to limit our thinking in this way. There's more than one route to success, although I fully understand the rationale behind wanting to rest players. I just see massive value in the group playing together, given how soon the Boks' pool matches start after their Tri-Nations campaign [22 days]. I would place a huge premium on beating the All Blacks in New Zealand just a couple of weeks before the World Cup will be held there. The psychological lift that would give the players would be invaluable, particularly if they face the All Blacks in the play-off stages. Defeat wouldn't be a tragedy because all the pressure will be on them in a play-off situation.
Some of the Bulls' Springboks haven't played regularly because of injuries. There are concerns about how their lack of game time will impact the Springboks at the World Cup. Do you share those concerns?
No. Bakkies Botha, Fourie du Preez and Pierre Spies started slowly because they all had operations in the off-season and were recovering. This limited their pre-season preparation and the consequences of that were seen in the early rounds of Super Rugby where they started slowly. But they've all improved gradually and the Boks will get the best of them at the World Cup, especially Fourie and Bakkies – who've played less than Pierre – if they can stay fit.
The Bulls will lose a host of senior players after the World Cup. What is a realistic outlook in the coming years for the union?
You must remember that players like Fourie, Bakkies and Victor [Matfield] are the best in their positions in the world. You rarely find two players like that in one team. We've been blessed with three. Then others like Gurthrö Steenkamp and Gary Botha are high-class players who will also be sorely missed. There is no question that their absence will have a telling effect. We have some talented youngsters at the union who will develop into fine players in the coming years. But that process will take time. It is important that the senior players who stay on at the Bulls step up now. We won't tolerate a significant drop in standards because the players we have at our disposal are still of a very high calibre.
You expressed reservations about Chiliboy Ralepelle's elevation to the Test side in 2006, believing it to be premature.He then went on to struggle with injuries and, when fit, seldom played regularly for the Springboks. But he has impressed this season. As a known supporter of his, this must be encouraging.
Absolutely. Chiliboy has been through a helluva lot for one so young and he is starting to show glimpses of the player I believe he can be. If he is managed properly, and by that I mean given sufficient game time, he has the potential to develop into a great player.
Your old student Bryan Habana has struggled for form for some time now. What do you think is the problem?
Bryan is a class player and mentally tough, so I wouldn't write him off just yet. Also, it's not my place to comment on him because I don't know the full picture – what's happening in his personal life and so on. But generally when players struggle like he is, it's like being stuck in quicksand. The more you try to escape, the deeper you sink. I've seen it happen to many players. The ones I've seen recover from those situations have done so when they've rediscovered a natural enjoyment of the game again. How he gets to that point is for him and his coaches to determine.
Which players outside the established Springboks impressed you in Super Rugby this year?
I rate [Stormers centre-wing] Johann Sadie highly. He is a brilliant, brilliant young player. He is quick, strong relative to his size, runs beautiful lines and plays without any apparent fear of failure. He, for me, would add value to the World Cup squad. He could play centre or wing, and with a safety net in a squad of experienced guys, playing him isn't a gamble. [Shortly after this interview with Meyer, Sadie signed a two-year contract with the Bulls.] Frans Steyn thrived in that environment in 2007. Sadie could do the same. I'd also find a place for Adriaan Strauss [who Meyer coached at the Bulls]. He is playing the best rugby of his career. Every week I watch him I'm always impressed with his technical ability and work rate, which is second to none in the group of South African hookers.
Some prominent coaches and analysts have derided the hype surrounding New Zealand's Sonny Bill Williams, saying that he will be found out in due course. What are your impressions of him?
I don't share those views. In fact, I think he is a special, special player. The suggestion that he is a one-trick pony is flawed. You only need to have watched him closely to know this. His offload ability in contact is exceptional, it's a match-winning skill. But he also offers you a powerful ball-carrying option, and rarely doesn't dominate the collisions when he does so. Playing in tandem with Dan Carter will elevate the All Blacks' threat because they will just have so many attacking options. Carter is a handful on his own as it is. You just never know what he is going to do – a show-and-go, run, pass or kick – now you have to contend with the prospect of him passing to Williams, who has so many weapons in his arsenal. They have the potential to develop into the best 10-12 combination of all time.
The Bok coaching job is expected to be on offer later this year. Have you considered applying for it once again after a failed bid in 2007?
It would be an honour, but my immediate feeling is that my time has come and gone. I would love to have coached the current group, but it wasn't to be. I believe in establishing structures for sustained success. That is difficult to do in the results-driven environment of Test rugby. Perhaps my skill set would be better utilised in a different role? I don't know, and I'm not dismissing the possibility of applying for the job. Time may alter my view.
– This article first appeared in the August issue of SA Rugby magazine. The September issue – a 260-page World Cup special – will be on sale from 24 August.


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lymph nodes and related tissues. While the cause of Castleman's disease is unknown, many doctors suspect a virus is involved. Problems with the way an individual's immune system functions may also contribute to the development of the condition. There are 2 main forms of Castleman's disease: localized (discussed here) and multicentric. They affect people very differently. Localized or unicentric Castleman's disease only affects a single set of lymph nodes and is not widespread. The lymph nodes that are more commonly affected are in the chest and abdomen. Castleman's disease causes the lymph nodes to get larger. The enlarged lymph nodes press on other organs and tissues inside the chest or abdomen, causing discomfort or difficulty breathing. Sometimes the enlarged lymph nodes are in places such as the neck, groin, or armpit and can be easily felt. People with localized Castleman's disease are often cured when the lymph node is removed with surgery. Chemotherapy and radiation may also be used.[1]Castleman's disease is a lymphoproliferative disorder affecting the
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This fall, the Museum will open the first exhibition in the
United States devoted to Barocci's paintings and drawings. Barocci was one of the greatest colorists ever to set brush
to canvas, and is considered an important precursor of such 17th-century masters as Peter Paul Rubens.
Federico Barocci, Italian, c.1533–1612;
Rest on the Return from Egypt
, 1570–73; oil on canvas;
52 3/8 x 43 1/4 inches; Vatican Museums, Vatican City; photo: Scala/Art Resource, NY
With more than 130 spellbinding works,
Federico Barocci: Renaissance Master
presents a trove of exceptionally beautiful paintings and studies, many never before seen in this country. Barocci was one of the most innovative Italian artists of the second half of the sixteenth century and was highly sought by both religious and secular patrons. A major influence on European masters from the 16th to 18th centuries, Barocci's art combines the beauty of the High Renaissance and the dynamism of the Baroque.
Curated by Judith W. Mann, curator of European art to 1800, with Babette Bohn, consulting curator, Texas Christian University,
Federico Barocci: Renaissance Master
will be on view in the Main Exhibition Galleries from October 21, 2012 through January 20, 2013. The exhibition travels to the National Gallery, London, February 27–May 19, 2013.
Federico Barocci: Renaissance Master
has been organized by the Saint Louis Art Museum in association with the National Gallery, London, in collaboration with the Soprintendenza per il Patrimonio Storico, Artistico ed Etnoantropologico delle Marche – Urbino, and the Polo Museale Fiorentino, Gabinetto Disegni e Stampe degli Uffizi, Florence, and with generous support of the Kupferstichkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin.
The presentation is supported by BMO Private Bank. The exhibition and symposium in St. Louis are supported in part by Sotheby's. Financial assistance has been provided by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency. This exhibition is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional support has been provided by Emerson.
Federico Barocci, Italian, c.1533–1612;
, 1582–84; oil on canvas;
97 5/8 x 67 inches; Vatican Museums, Vatican City; photo copyright Vatican Museums
Thursday, November 1, 11:00 am,
Friday, November 2, 6:00 pm
Italy and the Netherlands on the Eve of the Baroque
Charles H. Parker, Professor of History, and Philip Gavitt, Associate Professor of History, Saint Louis University
Thursday, November 15, 11:00 am,
Friday, November 16, 6:00 pm
Federico Barocci: Renaissance Master
Judith W. Mann, Curator of Early European Art to 1800
Please note: This Gallery Talk will meet in the Museum's Friends Room
Thursday, December 6, 11:00 am,
Friday, December 7, 6:00 pm
Italian Prints in the Age of Barocci
Ryan Gregg, Assistant Professor of Art History, Webster University
Thursday, December 13, 11:00 am,
Friday, December 14, 6:00 pm
Federico Barocci: Renaissance Master
Chris Naffziger, Research Assistant in Early European Art to 1800
Please note: This Gallery Talk will meet in the Museum's Friends Room
Saturday, October 20, 11:00 am
Barocci and His World
Theodore Rabb, Professor of History, Emeritus, Princeton University
Italian artist Federico Barocci (1533-1612), lived during a time of great transition. Religious institutions were being challenged, the balances of power and commerce were shifting, and artists were moving away from the measured rationality of the Renaissance to the drama of the Baroque.
Professor Rabb, an authority on Early Modern Europe, has published widely on the period and contributes to a number of periodicals, including
Past and Present
The New York Review of Books
. His books include
Renaissance Lives: Portraits of an Age
(1993) and
The Last Days of the Renaissance: And the March to Modernity
This program is co-presented by the Department of Art History and Archaeology at Washington University in St. Louis.
This lecture takes place at Steinberg Auditorium at Washington University in St. Louis. For directions and parking information, visit
Thursday–Saturday, January 10–12, 2013
Federico Barocci: Renaissance Master
One of the most innovative Italian artists of the late 16th century, Federico Barocci (1533-1612) created exquisite paintings, drawings, and prints for popes, emperors, and other wealthy patrons.
This symposium brings together leading international experts to explore Barocci's life, work, and influence. It complements the ground-breaking exhibition and will present significant new scholarship.
Speakers include:
Judith W. Mann
, Curator of Early European Art to 1800 at the Saint Louis Art Museum;
Babette Bohn
, Professor of Art History at Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas; and
Carol Plazzotta
, Senior Research Curator, The National Gallery, London. A keynote address will be delivered by
David Ekserdjian
, Professor of Art History, University of Leicester, England.
Fee: $50 ($30 Members and students with ID) Lunch included.
To register, please visit
or call 314.721.0072
The symposium takes place at Steinberg Auditorium at Washington University in St. Louis. For directions and parking information, visit
Join us for free music and art at the Museum! This adventurous music series takes its cue from the amazing diversity of art in the Museum's collection. All Art After 5 performances take place in Grigg Gallery.
Free tickets (limit 4 per person) for performances are available beginning the first of each month for the current month's Art After 5 performance. Tickets will be available at the Information Desk in Sculpture Hall. Limited seating.
Friday, November 30, 7:00 pm
An Evening of Baroque with Musicians from the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra
Members of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra grace the Museum's Grigg Gallery with the sounds of Barocci! This chamber concert features music by composers working in Italy in the 17th Century.
Friday, December 14, 7:00 pm
Sacred Music from the Time of Barocci
In this special holiday concert, The Kingsbury Ensemble will perform sacred music from the time of Federico Barocci, the late-Renaissance artist whose work in currently featured in the exhibition
Federico Barocci: Renaissance Master
. The ensemble includes harpsichord, cello, violin, and voice.
Federico Barocci, Italian, c.1533–1612;
Crucifixion with the Virgin Mary and Saint John the Evangelist
, 1566–67; oil on canvas; 113 3/8 x 63 3/8 inches; Soprintendenza per i beni Storici Artistici ed Etnoantropologici della Marche Galleria Nazionale della Marche, Palazzo Ducale, Urbino, Italy; photo: The Bridgeman Art Library
Indulge your love of art in unique enrichment classes designed for the adult learner. Classes focus on the Museum's amazing collection of art and explore exciting exhibitions. Pre-registration is required. To register, please visit slam.org/education or call 314-655-5128.
Drawing in the Galleries: Lessons from the Renaissance
Fridays, October 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16
(5 sessions) 6:00–8:00 pm
In this class, students will spend time in the exhibition looking closely at Barocci's drawings to observe subjects, materials, and techniques used by the artist, and then experiment with similar materials, such as charcoal and pastels. All skill levels are welcome, and all materials will be provided.
Class size is limited to 15 participants.
Instructor: Belinda Lee, artist and educator, Assistant Director of Special Programs, Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts, Washington University in St. Louis.
Fee: $50 ($40 Members)
Pre-registration required.
The Practice of Drawing: Then and Now
Wednesdays, October 24, 31 and November 7, 14
(4 sessions) 10:00 am–noon
This course looks at the practice of drawing at several points in art history. At the center of the course are two new exhibitions,
Federico Barocci: Renaissance Master
at the Saint Louis Art Museum and
Notations: Contemporary Drawing as Idea and Process
at the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum at Washington University in St. Louis. The course will include visits with curators to both exhibitions and to the Study Room for Prints, Drawings, and Photographs at the Saint Louis Art Museum.
Class size is limited to 30 participants.
Instructors: Judith W. Mann, Curator of European Art to 1800 at the Saint Louis Art Museum; Elizabeth Wyckoff, Curator of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs at the Saint Louis Art Museum; Meredith Malone, Associate Curator, Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum; and Allyson Strafella, artist
Fee: $80 ($60 Members)
Pre-registration required.
Adults participate and create along with the children—no experience necessary.
Fee: $10 per person, per workshop ($8 Members)
Please pre-register for the following workshops:
Saturday, December 1, 10:30–11:30 am
All that Glitters
The Museum is filled with dazzling objects made with gold and silver. Discover some of the Museum's gleaming treasures, and then create your own shining artwork to take home.
Pre-registration required.
Saturday, December 8, 10:30 am–noon
Let's Have a Ball!
Take a tour of the Museum's collection to learn about the practice of masquerading, and then complete your own mask fit for a ball.
Pre-registration required.
Saturday, December 15, 10:30 am–noon
Magnificent Masquerade
You've invited to a masquerade ball as we visit the galleries to learn about the purpose and construction of masks. After the tour, make your own mask inspired by what you see.
Pre-registration required.
Sundays in December, 1:00–4:00 pm.
The Golden Age
Experience a slice of Renaissance Italy with a selection of art activities and family tours inspired by the Museum's special exhibition
Federico Barocci: Renaissance Master
. We'll have an Italian celebration at the Museum with hands-on art projects inspired by the masterpieces and traditions of this awe-inspiring era of art and history.
Members' Preview Day
Saturday, October 20, 10:00 am–4:00 pm (last entry)
Advance Exhibition tickets recommended
Museum Members are invited to see the exhibition before it opens to the public. Join us for this special preview day, complete with live music, refreshments, and more! Advance exhibition tickets are recommended for best availability.
Young Friends Italian Celebration
Thursday, November 15, 6:30–9:00 pm
$20 Members ($40 non-Members)
The Young Friends are celebrating the exhibition at this Italian-themed cocktail party. Join us for live music, tours of the exhibition, and festive drinks and appetizers. Tickets available at 314.655.5416 or
online here
Cookies & Carols Holiday Party
Tuesday, December 4, 5:30–7:30 pm
Free for Family Level Members and above;
Registration required
Members at the $75 Family level and above are invited to celebrate the winter holidays at this special evening. View the exhibition, enjoy songs of the season, sweet treats, and special art activities inspired by the exhibition. Call 314.655.5235 or
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Members receive free, timed tickets to the exhibition. Regular Members receive two free adult tickets per visit; Family Members and above receive two free adult tickets, as well as free tickets for children in the household under 18.
Advance tickets are not required, but recommended to ensure best availability. Same-day tickets will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
To reserve your free Member tickets, stop by the Information Center in Sculpture Hall, or use the special Promo Code MEMSPEX to order through MetroTix at
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Federico Barocci, Italian, c.1533–1612;
Study for the Head of Saint John the Evangelist for the Entombment
, c.1580; oil on paper, mounted on linen; 16 5/8 x 12 3/4 inches; National Gallery of Art, Washington, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund 1979; image courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington
Member Preview Day
Saturday, October 20
Exhibition Viewing – 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Performance – 1:00 pm
Museum Members are invited to preview
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The Young Friends are celebrating
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Federico Barocci, Italian, c.1533–1612;
Portrait of Francesco Maria II della Rovere
, c.1571–72; oil on canvas; 44 1/2 x 36 5/8 inches; Istituti museale della Soprintendenza Speciale per il Polo Museale Fiorentino; photo: Scala/ Ministero per i Beni e le Attività culturali/Art Resource, NY
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The 2012 London Summer Games are officially upon us, and while it's tempting to spend all day in front of the boob tube absorbing all the action, why not take advantage of the dog days of summer to engage in your own feats of strength and develop your athletic prowess?
Here's a motivator—adding your pets into the mix makes exercise both more fun and more adorable.
We bet your pet would love a learning a new sport or trick with you! Whether it's running, hiking, dog sports such as agility or just a vigorous game of fetch or hide-and-seek, exercise is great for pets' health and keeps them mentally stimulated, balanced and happy.
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Every pet of ours has their own capability to shine. We just need to spend our time to them in training and practicing them for such tricks and talents.
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My dog amazes me every day. She is so smart and so athletic. She always wants to run when I want to walk. She motivates me to exercise just a little bit harder.
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My German Shepherd is a rescue from a local shelter. He tested positive with heartworm, but my vet helped us to get Immidicide treatment and now he is a healthy and active boy. we just love him and named him Scout. He is really fast and we would like to get him involved in an agility program. We live in New York, just 1/2 hour north of the city. any programs you can recommend? Thanks,
I would realy like to know what kind of little golden dog that is in the cover picture of "Is your pet a gold metalist". I have a little boy "my puppy son" that looks exactly like him that has been with me for over 5 years now. My boys legs might be quite so long but otherwise he looks the same. Can anyone help me?
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<Rimshot> Couldn't help myself.
Show is on in about 4 hours. I'm guessing the vote will be 6-2 to evict Wil - not even sure who besided Ashley will vote to evict Joe.
Lets look forward rather than back...
Why is Jeff on tonight's show? Might he enter the house to spend the night? I think he might in a vain attempt by Allison to pull in more viewers.
Will it be a double eviction? I don't think so - but there might be some oddball twist - and maybe next week will be a double.
Still others guessing it might be an endurance competition - I don't see that happening. Not enough on the line for most and too soon after the last one - but I'd love to be wrong.


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DATE & TIME: Friday, October 26, 8:00 p.m. (et).
FACTS & STATS: Site: Falcon Stadium (46,692) -- United States Air Force Academy, Colorado. Television: CBSSN. Home Record: Nevada 2-2, Air Force 3-1. Away Record: Nevada 4-0, Air Force 1-2. Neutral Record: Nevada 0-0, Air Force 0-0. Conference Record: Nevada 3-1, Air Force 3-1. Series Record: First-ever meeting.
GAME NOTES: Meeting for the first time ever on the football field, the Air Force Falcons and the Nevada Wolf Pack mix it up in Mountain West Conference action on Friday night in Colorado.
Both teams are tied for second place in the MWC standings with Fresno State and San Diego State at 3-1, but overall the Wolf Pack is still considered one of the better squads in the league. However, last week Nevada let its guard down after building a double-digit, second-half lead against the Aztecs at home and ended up losing in overtime, 39-38.
Playing in their second OT game in the last three weeks, the Pack saw a five- game win streak come to an end, although they are still 6-2 overall and in line for a postseason appearance yet again.
As for the Falcons, they too have had some hard-luck setbacks already in 2012, losing to Michigan on the road by just six points, falling to Navy in overtime and also becoming the only victim versus UNLV this season. However, last weekend the team survived against an aggressive New Mexico running attack to log a 28-23 win, the second in a row and the third in the last four outings for the Academy.
Against New Mexico, the Air Force run defense was more than put to the test as not only did the Lobos run for more than 400 yards, running back Kasey Carrier also set a school and conference record with 338 yards on 39 attempts. Now ranked ninth in the conference and 108th in the country with 222.0 ypg allowed on the ground, the Falcons have some major concerns in that department moving forward.
Adding insult to injury, while the defense was being shredded by Carrier and the Lobos, the Falcons were dealing with the loss of Cody Getz who entered the week ranked second in the nation in rushing. On the first offensive snap for Air Force, Getz appeared to aggravate a sprained left ankle and was taken out. In addition to Getz going down, quarterback Connor Dietz is now listed as probable for this week's outing with an ankle injury of his own.
Luckily for the Falcons, Ty MacArthur and Wes Cobb answered the bell, combining for 176 rushing yards on 24 attempts, the latter also scoring a trio of touchdown to help get the team into the win column.
Helping out on the defensive side of the ball, linebacker Alex Means registered 10 tackles, one sack and an interception return of 65 yards for a touchdown as he earned MWC Defensive Player of the Week honors.
Unfortunately for the Falcons, disrupting plays in an opponent's backfield is not something that comes naturally by any means, seeing as how the team ranks 115th in the country with just 4.14 tackles for loss per game and 118th in sacks (0.71 per outing).
The inability of Air Force to get after opposing quarterbacks should be an open invitation for Nevada's Cody Fajardo to unleash his offensive prowess on Friday night. Fajardo did all he could to keep the Pack ahead of San Diego State last weekend by completing 29-of-40 passes for 304 yards and three touchdowns, adding another 66 yards and a score on the ground, but it simply wasn't meant to be.
One of the more exciting signal-callers in the nation who can torch opponents both with his arm and his legs, Fajardo has certainly benefited from having Stefphon Jefferson lining up behind him after the running back picked up another 108 yards and a score on 32 rushing attempts versus the Aztecs. Brandon Wimberly also played a key role in Nevada's shot at six in a row as he caught 10 balls for 132 yards and two scores, but really this is an offense that is predicated on Jefferson and Fajardo.
Jefferson, who scored an astounding six rushing touchdowns, seven overall, against Hawaii earlier this season, continues to lead the entire nation in rushing with 156.0 ypg, even though two of his last three outings have not lived up to the lofty standards he has already set for himself. He and Fajardo have the offense cranking out 541.1 ypg to rank sixth in the nation and their 40.6 ppg is good enough for first in the league and 16th in the country as well.
Like the Falcons, Nevada has had some trouble with pressuring teams at the line of scrimmage, coming up with just 4.5 TFLs per game to rank 109th, but when the offense operates as well as it does for head coach Chris Ault, you can somewhat accept an area or two where you might need some improvement.
Pitting the Pistol Offense against the repetitive pounding of the Air Force running game just doesn't seem fair. Expect the Pack to strike hard and fast, en route to a double-digit road win.
Sports Network Predicted Outcome: Nevada 37, Air Force 21
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Storyville - Prostitution Behind the Veil - Iran (Pt. 6)
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yup, love it!!
Though I am not interested at all, as an option to those who desire, it is available to their religious followers. It is not forced to anyone. So, I personally respect the lawful option. However, there are much more important things in life to enjoy thank sex. Although sex is a joyful part of life with the loved partner, one should educate himself / herself to be satisfied with the only committed partner. Sex sould be considered as a an undistinguished part of love making with the only committed human being who share everything in life. It is not fair to abuse and disrespect your body and someone elses body only for sex. You can be much more productive in this world than pouring a few drops of lust! We should think about how to contribute to this suffering earth and its population!
Kind regards,
OMG....so a pimp is just a lower form of a mut'a..well well well. All those hypocrits.
This should be verified by QURAN & ISLAM........it is not supported by ISLAM....everyone should know this....
It brings shame on the beautiful religion of Allah. I had always believed that the Shia are not muslims
But what about arranged marriages in India and Pakistan? those are worse ads the whole family is involved, at least with this, you are only doing it in private instead of using your family's wealth on a pseudo whore....
how disgusting!!! im certain the quran does not say this and to accept money for sex? omg all i can say is for those o have faith and real faith, god is seeing all we do and for those who know of the religion and are not faithful to it well they shall be judged more severly. what a shame how evil has penetrated through people in the name of religion!! all i can say is shame on all parties involved in this pathetic excuse to carry out prostitution!
i am asure this is the work of some jewish master mind, they want to make fool of the great iranian people. this is the weatern media who publish such type of nonsence for the sick people.
Now this is the place to work!!! 50 bucks for a night with a virgin, then afterwards only 20-30 a night! Cheaper than a wife thats for sure and the variety would be wonderful!!
To preform a Mut'a marriage is a very strenuous process that can only be completed after several steps have taken place and passed. For Iran to just allow Mut'a between a man and a prostitute is unacceptable under Ja'fari madhab. One of the preconditions is that the woman MUST be a woman of purity, she CANNOT be a prostitute.
I don't believe this story, I've searched every Irani, Islamic and Shi'i website and have not found anything that can corroborate this story. This is nothing more than an attack on Iran, but more importantly a propaganda campaign against our Shi'i Brothers to stir fitnah.
Iran is Islamic country. Shame on you, you don't know. hahaha
At least in Iran they are honest.
Worse is in Israel,where,they have sex slaves youngs as 8 years old.
Women from other countries are sold in Israel,like piece of meat.
At least hear in Brazil,we paid the fair share.
Check Brazilian integralist party
Google me Plinio Salgado.
Brazil supports the friend country of Iran.
what a shame !
everybody to know that Iran is not Islamic country.
this makes me very happy. it is about time someone does that. it is a great idea.


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Lake Stevens woman, a missionary at 76, dies at 100
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Lois Prater helped countless orphans at the King's Garden Children's Center she founded in the Philippines. The former Lake Stevens woman, who died earlier this month at the age of 100, opened the orphanage in the 1990s. She became a missionary at the age of 76.
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Lois Prater, a former Lake Stevens resident, holds a baby at an orphanage she established in the Philippines in the 1990s.
It was 1988. Her three daughters were long grown and gone and she had time to reflect on the next chapter of her life.
Perhaps, she told herself, she could fulfill a childhood calling and become a missionary.
It was a long-dormant dream that had begun when she was 6 or 7 and living in Olympia. Her father, an Assemblies of God pastor, opened his home to Lillian Trasher, a Christian missionary who had founded an orphanage in Egypt. Thrasher enthralled the child with her stories of helping the needy and serving God in a faraway land.
Prater lived long enough to follow in Trasher's footsteps. Undaunted by age, the elements and the poverty that surrounded her, she founded an orphanage in the remote Philippines town of Orion in the Central Luzon region of Bataan. At the age of 89, and only after the King's Garden Children's Home was well established, did Prater come home to stay. She died Jan. 10 at the age of 100.
Bonnie Swinney, of Snohomish, is Prater's daughter. She recounts her mother's adventures and her determination with a mixture of pride and awe.
She shares a photo of Prater, well into her 80s, with a baby on her hip. In another, she's in the middle of more than a dozen children and cradling babies in both of her arms. During much of her time in Orion, she was the lone American in town, a curiosity for youngsters who had never seen blue eyes before.
The children called her "Lola," a Tagalog word for grandmother.
When Prater first ventured to the Philippines, she did not know exactly what she wanted to do. For a while, she aided missionaries who were already there. Prater, who graduated from a California bible college, started preaching at the age of 19 in the early 1930s and continued to so in the Philippines 60 years later.
She often told Swinney about the plight of malnourished children she'd see in the streets and how she wondered what she could do for them.
At the time, Prater lived simply in the windowless room of a house owned by a church. The ceiling sagged and she could hear rats scamper across the floor as she rested at night beneath mosquito netting.
In 1991, a man appeared at the front door of the home. He was destitute and desperate. With six children to feed and having lost his job, he offered to sell Prater his baby for the equivalent of $40.
"I had a deep desire to help them, but at age 78 I had believed that I was too old to start an orphanage," Prater once wrote. "But this man changed my mind."
She gave him money and helped him find work.
She returned to Lake Stevens and sold her home and most of her belongings and headed back to the Philippines to embark on what would become a tireless pursuit.
She drew up plans, hired an architect, waded into eddies of government bureaucracy, bought and helped clear more than 12 acres of land, raised construction money and recruited staff. In 1994, the King's Garden Children's Home opened. Today, it continues to feed, clothe and school children with nowhere else to go.
"She was a very persistent woman and it was tenacity that got her where she went," Swinney said. "She had tremendous faith. To me, she's the most amazing woman who ever lived. I have no clue how she did it."
Prater's goal was to make the children's home as self-sustaining as possible. Coconuts, mangos, bamboo and pineapples grow on the land at the jungle's edge. What is not used on site is sold. Chickens are raised and a vegetable garden is tended.
Living off the land was not enough to cover all the costs, however.
Prater also sought donors, often through visits to churches.
"The money has never come in large amounts, but people have given from the bottom of their hearts," she wrote. "It is not the wealthy that do most of the giving, but the people who give sacrificially."
Her obituary appeared in The Herald Jan. 20. It was a modest five paragraphs that teased to a century of meaningful life.
Prater didn't want people spending money on flowers for her memorial. Instead, she asked that any donations go to the children's home through the Lake Stevens Assembly of God church.
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With only a day to practice, the Oak Hill High School Boys Basketball team had little time to prepare for their first game of the season. Well, prepare they did.
The Raiders used their athleticism and effort to steam-roll Lamar in a 75-29 romping. J.J. Bridges buried a three to Oak Hill on the scoreboard first, and from then on it was all red and white. Despite missing key players due to injuries, the Raiders utilized everyone in the rotation to give fans an impressive preview of the young team.
Lamar struggled all night with Oak Hill's stifling defense, turning the ball over early and often. Although they struggled all night with the outside shot, Oak Hill was able to draw fouls and get a few easy buckets in the transition game to exit the first quarter leading 15-2.
The second quarter was more of the same as the Raiders continued to dominate Lamar, outscoring them 26-9 to finish out the half with a 41-11 lead. Although the young basketball squad struggled with turnovers, they were able to force more than they committed. Fouls were also an issue, but, again, Lamar failed to capitalize on their extra opportunities, making only three free-throws in the quarter. The Raiders kept pounding the ball inside with a balanced attack that simply overpowered Lamar on the offensive glass. Oak Hill grabbed 8 of their 15 offensive rebounds in the second quarter alone. Sophomore forwards Matthew Gwathney and Drake Riley led the charge in this field, collecting six and four offensive boards, respectively.
The second half proved to be no different for Lamar. The team simply lacked the depth and experience to compete with the athletic and basketball-savvy raiders. It seemed as if the defense was everywhere at once, stealing the ball 17 times in the competition. As the lead stretched out even further, Coach Brian Middleton kept his players fresh, rotating many of his young players in and out of the game.
Senior John Wesley Williamson led all scorers with 15 points and four rebounds. Sophomores
Riley Pierce and Drake Riley finished with 13 points each. Sophomores Matthew Gwathney, and A.J. Iseley followed with eight and seven points, respectively. Junior and freshman swing-men J.J. Bridges and Drew Riley put up 6 points a piece. Freshman Chance Wilson sank a three pointer, and senior Jacob Dickens Sophomore Dakota O'Bryant both scored two points.
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