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The USCIS National Benefits Center serves a unique role within USCIS as part of the Field Operations Directorate. This USCIS Service Center was founded in 2001 in Lee's Summit, Missouri, and was originally called the Missouri Service Center. This is why NBC receipt notices begin with the letters "MSC." Below are updated processing times for the USCIS National Benefits Center as of May 31, 2015, posted by USCIS July 17, 2015.
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We're gluttons for punishment. If we're going to try one crazy fast food concoction (we're looking at you Dorito Loco taco), we're going to try them all. After hearing Burger King's bacon sundae hit stores today, we had to put it to the test. The sundae, which comes in at $2.49 plus tax, has 510 […] [Read More]

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The Imaginary Million is an art exhibition and auction for artists. That's right, an auction that is for artists. On Wednesday, October 24 the public is invited to attend a gala-style event where artworks from 100
artists will be exhibited and available for purchase. But there's a catch… only participating artists will be bidding on the work with the $10,000 in "currency" that we provide them.
The Imaginary Million seeks to:
Commissioned by the Office of Cultural Affairs for ELEVATE, The Imaginary Million will also offer a series of programmatic learning opportunities including a collecting seminar, clash of clans astuces artist talks, gallery tours and more! Artists interested in participating should click the "Participate" link above for guidelines and instructions. Anyone can submit, and a jury including Annette Cone-Skelton (MOCA GA), Maggie Ginestra (WonderRoot), Courtney Hammond (OCA) and Kirstie Tepper (Zuckerman Museum) will select the 100 best works
You might be asking yourself, "can I attend if I'm not a participating artist?" The answer is absolutely! While only the 100 chosen artists are able to bid on and purchase the works, we badly want to see your faces there. Your presence will make for a much more enjoyable evening for all of us — and it will be some great exposure for the participating artists! So, join us. It will be quite the cultural experience and experiment!
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The Imaginary Million cannot happen without a lot of volunteer support. Volunteer support is in many ways the lifeblood of projects like these. And we can't do it without you! If you are interested in volunteering please email us here. We need volunteers to help with the following:
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Primal, Fall 2011, Chromogenic print, 16 x 20 inches.
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John Bryant-Meisner scored his maiden podium result in the opening round of the ATS German Formula Three Championship at Zandvoort over the weekend. A strong drive in all three races means that he left the Dutch venue sixth in the overall championship and third in the rookie cup.
At the start of the weekend in qualifying John was left frustrated as the changeable weather caught him out. He was unlucky not to get a good lap in the dry before the rain came, meaning he would start seventh on the grid for the first race.
His luck did not get any better at the start of the first race when he was caught out by a mistake from the driver in front of him, causing him to make a false start. He was handed a drive-through penalty and re-joined the race in last place.
However, he was able to show his potential race-winning pace as he powered back through the field, crossing the line in seventh place.
"The start to the first race was really disappointing to be honest," he says. "The guy in front of me made and error as he lined up and stalled. As he moved I released the clutch and moved slightly before the lights went out. It cost me the drive-through, but I had really good speed and was able to get some points which was the important thing," he adds.
In the second race John was unlucky not to be able to challenge for the lead, after getting caught out behind the safety. But he was still able to take his first podium result of the season and his first in Formula Three.
"I got a poor start at the beginning of race two," he says. "But I was still second as we came out of the first corner. There was an incident on the start-line and it brought the safety car out straight away. We followed it for a few laps but as it came in there was some confusion and everyone had to brake really hard into the final bend."
"The leader got away really well, but I didn't and the guy behind me was able to come past on the straight. My lap times were better than the guy ahead of me and were equal to the leader, so I'm a little frustrated I wasn't able to challenge for the win. But it was a good result," he adds.
In the third race on Sunday morning the weather had improved and the higher track temperature nearly caught John out. As he went to get off the line he came close to stalling as there was more grip than he expected. He was able to get away, but three other drivers didn't and the crash meant another safety car period.
Once the track went green again John drove a solid race to pick up fifth place and more valuable points. The result gave him sixth in the overall championship standings and third place in the SONAX Rookie Cup. Despite being pleased with picking up his first podium result, John comes away from the weekend knowing he has some work to do before the next round.
"It felt good to get on to the podium," he says. "But I felt that I could have had a better result. I know that I have to work on my starts, which is something I will do before the next round. But my pace was there in the races, so I'm pleased with that part of the weekend. We're going to be able to win races this year, definitely," he adds.


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Indianapolis, IN (SportsNetwork.com) - Bryce Cotton scored a game-high 28 points, hitting 5-of-7 from 3-point range, and dished out six assists as the Providence Friars topped the Butler Bulldogs, 87-81, in a Big East Conference showdown at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
LaDontae Henton netted 15 points with seven assists for Providence (18-10, 8-7 Big East). Kadeem Batts, Tyler Harris and Josh Fortune each chipped in 14 points in the winning effort. The Friars have won two of their last three games.
Kellen Dunham scored 25 points to pace Butler (12-15, 2-13), while Khyle Marshall contributed 22 points. Andrew Chrabascz tallied 14 points and four assists, and Kameron Woods grabbed a team-high 10 rebounds in the loss, which was the sixth in a row for the Bulldogs.
Providence dominated in the first half, hitting 68 percent of its field goal tries, including 10-of-14 from 3-point range. The Friars took a 46-33 lead into the locker room at the half after Butler failed to keep pace, netting 44.8 percent of its shots.
The Friars nearly matched their first-half production in the second period, connecting on 64.7 percent of their shot attempts, adding 16-of-20 from the free-throw line. The Bulldogs improved to 53.3 percent shooting from the floor, and shaved seven points off the first-half Providence lead, but couldn't complete the full comeback.
Providence outscored Butler from 3-point distance in the contest, 39-18. Butler had the edge in points in the paint, 30-22.
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Dorchester District 2's calendar for 2013-14 will closely mirror its neighboring school districts.
District spokeswoman Pat Raynor said a committee of teachers, administrators, staff and parents consulted with Berkeley County and Dorchester District 4 while coming up with a proposed calendar. Both of those districts already had approved their calendars, and Dorchester 2 unanimously approved its on Monday.
Students in all three districts will return to school Aug. 19. The last day for students in Dorchester 2 and Berkeley will be May 30, 2014, but Dorchester 4 students have a half-day on June 2.
In addition, students in District 2 will return to school from Winter Break on Jan. 6 while the other districts return a day later. District 2 has teacher workdays on Jan. 3 and 13 and the other districts have their only work day that month on Jan. 6.
Charleston County School District is considering four proposals.
Highlights of the District 2 calendar include:
Aug. 13 — Teachers return to school.
Nov. 27-29 — Thanksgiving break.
Dec. 22-Jan. 5 — Winter Break.
April 14-18 —Spring Break.
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Protective injury gear is becoming more popular in professional sports these days and athletes are taking the opportunity to make a fashion statement (and endorsement deals). So who wore theirs the best?
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Michael Cuddyer and Troy Tulowitzki each homered, Juan Nicasio solved the Braves and the Colorado Rockies beat Atlanta 3-1 on Saturday.
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Tax-free weekend is a holiday worth observing for bargain hunters in Charleston. Not only will certain items be exempt from the local and state sales taxes this weekend, many retailers are furthering the savings with discounts of their own.
Here's how to seize extra saving opportunities at local shops:
North Charleston's Tanger Outlets will have a center-wide sale this weekend, though details of the sales at individual stores were not released. You most likely can expect end-of-season markdowns.
"Tanger will truly be a bargain hunter's paradise for fashionable savings on tax-free shopping weekend," said Penny Benton, general manager of Charleston's Tanger Outlets.
Ben Silver Charleston, an upscale retailer that specializes in menswear, hosts its annual sale each year during tax-free weekend.
"Everything that hasn't sold through the catalogue will be on sale," said Bob Prenner, co-owner. "There'll be great deals on neck ties, dress shirts, sports shirts and sport coats."
Collections from past catalogues will be marked down 50 percent to 80 percent during the sale, which will take place 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday at the store's warehouse at 287 East Bay St.
Blush of Charleston, a boutique for women and girls in Mount Pleasant, will kick off its summer sale this weekend. On the sale rack, shoppers will find summer trends for women, handbags, sandals and girls' apparel from designers such as Ella Moss and Splendid. Discounts will range from 25 percent to 70 percent.
Owner Deborah Jonas said the sale at Blush will offer styles for girls and women of all ages.
"It's an age-appropriate look that girls and moms love," she said.
Half-Moon Outfitters' end-of-season sale will begin Thursday in stores and online. Summer clothing for men, women and kids will be 20 percent to 50 percent off throughout the weekend. It's a chance to score deals on brand names such as Patagonia, The North Face and Billabong, which don't go on sale very often.
"We want to make room for the fall apparel that'll be coming in," said Justin Finley with Half-Moon Outfitters. "It allows people to get higher-end items at a lower cost."
Tax-free weekend will end at midnight Sunday, so make sure you take advantage of these extra savings while they're offered. To view all the items that are tax-exempt in South Carolina this year, visit www.sctax.org.
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The University of the Incarnate Word men won the 2014 Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association (CCSA) Swimming and Diving Championships on Saturday at University of Tennessee's Allan Jones Aquatic Center. They became the first UIW program to win an NCAA Division I conference team title. Incarnate Word scored 886 points, 42 ahead of UMBC's 844. Davidson […] [Read More]
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I had some photos in the Photo Booth folder so I moved them in Adobe Bridge to a different folder and then Batch-renamed them along with some older webcam photos i've collected over the years from other webcams. All the photos were there except for the Photo Booth pictures which just disappeared.
How is this possible? Is there a way to save them? Since I've moved then I didn't leave a copy in the original folder. Has anyone encountered this?
I'd appreciate some help or advise
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Melissa Gregg: Ambient Companions
Mon, November 12, 2012 • 12:00 PM • SAC 5.118
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"The Long Hand: Anthropology, Writing, and Inscription"
Melissa Gregg
Gender and Cultural Studies, University of Sydney
"Ambient Companions"
Monday, November 12
SAC 5.118, 12 pm
Online media platforms have transformed traditional avenues for intimacy in at least two crucial ways: in the preference for surface (brevity) over depth (length) in self-broadcasts, and in the capacity to project oneself beyond immediate physical surroundings. As we enter a third wave of pervasive, social computing, the affective qualities of network culture include a host of ambient relationships that suggest new communities of participation, pleasure, witnessing and care. The significance of this everyday virtual companionship requires ongoing emphasis, not only in light of persistent criticisms of mediated friendships, but due to broader economic conditions that place limits on normative aspiration.
Melissa Gregg is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Gender and Cultural Studies at the University of Sydney. Her research focuses on changing labor conditions in post-Fordist work cultures, and the synergies between desirable economic and intimate selves. Using a range of cultural studies techniques – textual analysis, online and offline ethnography, visual empiricism and fieldwork – her writing attends to the affective dimensions of everyday life, with technology as a focus. Recent publications include Work's Intimacy (Polity 2011), The Affect Theory Reader (Duke 2010), and Cultural Studies' Affective Voices (Palgrave 2006).
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Washington, D.C. – U. S. Rep. James A. Traficant, Jr. (D–OH) announced today that the Youngstown Business Incubator has been awarded a $498,000 federal grant to renovate and expand the Incubator's facility in Youngstown, Ohio. The grant was awarded by the Economic Development Administration (EDA). "I have been working with EDA for the past several months to secure this funding," said Traficant. "This grant will allow the Incubator to greatly expand the level of services it provides to local businesses."
The Youngstown Business Incubator offers local businesses low-cost space and a wide range of business development services. The Incubator provides services to start-up and early stage companies. The $498,000 will be used by the Incubator to expand its facility at 241 West Federal Street in Youngstown through the renovation of 19,000 square feet. This expansion will allow the Incubator to provide services for up to 18 additional companies, creating more than 200 new jobs over the next five years.
Traficant wrote to the head of EDA, Philip Singerman, in March urging approval of the grant application, which was submitted jointly by the Incubator and the city of Youngstown. Traficant also spoke with Mr. Singerman on several occasions over the past three months urging approval of the grant. Traficant is the ranking Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Economic Development. The panel has jurisdiction over EDA.
"I want to commend the Incubator's director, Jim Cossler, and his fine staff for the excellent work they continue to do to provide the assistance and direction new companies desperately need to succeed and grow," added Traficant.2009


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Best Buy is not in any trouble with Apple as earlier thought. A Best Buy employee assumed that the reason Apple instructed Best Buy to hold and not sell the iPad 2 was because of poor Apple sales ethics. That was all rumor and speculation. The truth is, yes Apple did tell Best Buy to hold off on selling the iPad 2 but it was not because of any wrong doing. This statement from Best Buy was released to BGR:
"Best Buy continues to receive iPad 2 inventory from Apple on a regular basis. As we've said previously, we are fulfilling customer reservations first. Our stores have been asked to temporarily hold non-reserved iPad 2 inventory for an upcoming promotion. This is a customary practice for us when there are supply constraints. Best Buy enjoys a great partnership with Apple, and we're delighted by customer response to iPad 2."
Tim Cook, acting CEO while Jobs is out, even chimed in and sent an email denying any knowledge of negative issues between Best Buy and Apple.
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The Lions aren't exactly loaded with cap space for the near future. If you can get 2 rookies on cheap deals that can replace 2 higher paid jk281 Comment on 'Michigan's last wolverine' will go on display across state, says co-author of book on elusive animal tag:www.mlive.com,2015:/entertainment/bay-city/index.ssf//4976.20393561 2012-05-01T20:50:43Z 2012-05-01T20:50:43Z A picture of a guy in hunting clothes holding a dead wolverine doesn't look very good. jk281 Comment on Detroit Lions' Calvin Johnson delivers the Top Ten on the Late Show with David Letterman tag:www.mlive.com,2015:/lions/index.ssf//2235.20379935 2012-05-01T00:51:08Z 2012-05-01T00:51:08Z The Kardashian joke was good, lol jk281 Comment on Kellen Moore believes Detroit Lions present great NFL opportunity tag:www.mlive.com,2015:/lions/index.ssf//2235.20374131 2012-04-30T17:51:12Z 2012-04-30T17:51:12Z Shaun Hill is gettting up there in age like Backus/Burleson. I think Moore could not only be our 3rd string QB this year, but maybe take over for Hill as Staffords backup longterm jk281 Comment on Former coordinator calls new Detroit Lion Ronnell Lewis most violent hitter he's been around tag:www.mlive.com,2015:/lions/index.ssf//2235.20367383 2012-04-30T05:46:42Z 2012-04-30T05:46:42Z Some of those hits make Suh look tame. I really like this draft. jk281 Comment on Ryan Broyles expects to be ready for Detroit Lions training camp tag:www.mlive.com,2015:/lions/index.ssf//2235.20355722 2012-04-29T02:50:26Z 2012-04-29T02:50:26Z Thats because every other team is trying to find next Megatron. We already have the best >6 ft WR in the league in the real Megatron. We can draft smaller receivers to compliment him. jk281 Comment on Transcript from Detroit Lions' second-round draft pick Ryan Broyles conference call tag:www.mlive.com,2015:/lions/index.ssf//2235.20344496 2012-04-28T05:38:00Z 2012-04-28T05:38:00Z If anyone paid attention in FA, the Lions first target IIRC was Ted Gynn Jr. So it should be no surprise that they drafted a WR with a similar skillset. They must have felt for a while now that we jk281 Comment on NFL Draft: Ryan Broyles selected by Detroit Lions with 54th pick tag:www.mlive.com,2015:/lions/index.ssf//2235.20342099 2012-04-28T01:55:33Z 2012-04-28T01:55:33Z Don't forget, Suh and Fairley haven't even com close to reaching their peak yet. Meaning they are going to improve our defense just off their expected improvement next year. A better D-Line = a better secondary w/o any upgrades needed. jk281 Comment on NFL Draft: Ryan Broyles selected by Detroit Lions with 54th pick tag:www.mlive.com,2015:/lions/index.ssf//2235.20342000 2012-04-28T01:49:15Z 2012-04-28T01:49:15Z They get their opinions from Mel Kiper, Jon Gruden, and Chris Berman, lol. jk281 Comment on NFL Draft: Ryan Broyles selected by Detroit Lions with 54th pick tag:www.mlive.com,2015:/lions/index.ssf//2235.20341927 2012-04-28T01:44:07Z 2012-04-28T01:44:07Z Exactly what I meant when I said fans get too caught up in mock drafts and what the "experts" think. Those guys don't know anything. Thats why they are writing mock drafts instead of running franchises. jk281 Comment on NFL Draft: Ryan Broyles selected by Detroit Lions with 54th pick tag:www.mlive.com,2015:/lions/index.ssf//2235.20341819 2012-04-28T01:36:03Z 2012-04-28T01:36:03Z yeah, I mean they;ve been saying forever that they are building for the long haul, not just to win 1 yr. Taking an avg CB might make them better next year, but in a few years when that position needs jk281 Comment on NFL Draft: Ryan Broyles selected by Detroit Lions with 54th pick tag:www.mlive.com,2015:/lions/index.ssf//2235.20341659 2012-04-28T01:26:17Z 2012-04-28T01:26:17Z I dont get why fans are so shocked. Mayhew has said multiple times he takes BPA, regardless of position. ppl act like they know more than the professionals, just because they read players x, y, and z were rated higher jk281 Comment on ESPN, NFL Network analysts agree: Detroit Lions make 'good pick' with Iowa's Riley Reiff tag:www.mlive.com,2015:/lions/index.ssf//2235.20327024 2012-04-27T09:38:16Z 2012-04-27T09:38:16Z DeCastro is a Guard I believe isn't he? They wanted a LT. Plus, you have to factor in fit too, not just position wise but style of player, personality, etc. I feel like Lions think Reiff was the better fit, jk281 Comment on Riley Reiff talks about joining Detroit Lions after 2012 NFL Draft tag:www.mlive.com,2015:/lions/index.ssf//2235.20326920 2012-04-27T09:06:01Z 2012-04-27T09:06:01Z Sounds like a high character guy who just wants to play football. I Just as long as Reif isn't a "Reiff-er", I think it'll be a good pick up, lol. jk281 Comment on Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson hoping for balanced offense in 2012 tag:www.mlive.com,2015:/lions/index.ssf//2235.20284107 2012-04-24T20:48:43Z 2012-04-24T20:48:43Z I think Mikel getting caught for pot could be a good thing. If he hadnt gotten caught, he mightve been playing games high this year, or slacking off in practice because he got high the night before. I look at jk281 Comment on Civilian Tasers will be legal in Michigan under bills approved by House tag:www.mlive.com,2015:/politics/index.ssf//3203.20223340 2012-04-20T11:16:56Z 2012-04-20T11:16:56Z Tranquilizer guns shoud be the only gun allowed by citizens or police. Why do you need a real gun to stop someone from harming you, when you can just tranquilize them? Real guns were good ideas back in the 1800's, jk281 Comment on Lions' Calvin Johnson 'Megatron' nickname tickles Buffalo Bills coach Chan Gailey tag:www.mlive.com,2015:/lions/index.ssf//2235.19952909 2012-03-31T21:34:54Z 2012-03-31T21:34:54Z Gailey had no idea his nickname would be Megatron, and I had no idea Gailey was his coach at GT, lol. jk281 Comment on Detroit Lions GM Martin Mayhew says team must be prepared if a good RB slips in the draft tag:www.mlive.com,2015:/lions/index.ssf//2235.19942731 2012-03-30T22:51:10Z 2012-03-30T22:51:10Z Most maybe, but not by me, and thankfully Mayhew is not one of the majority either. When your top 2 RB's are both coming off season ending injuries, you don't have anything settled at that position, imo. And like he jk281


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All you need is:
An old t-shirt, or better yet a bunch of them
A sharp box knife (be careful, they can be dangerous)
A sold cutting board or workbench
It's all spelled out in the video.
They're handy to have around the garage for working on your bicycle, car and such. A great way to recycle old shirts.
Step 1: Fold in half like this
Step 2: Take your box knife
Step 3: Cut
Be careful to keep the blade of the knife in contact with the table so it completely separates the shirt into 2 halves.
Step 5: Cut
Step 6: Done
Step 7: Rag bin
Take a small garbage can. Cut a hole about the size of your hand at the bottom. Bolt it to the side of an overhead cabinet.
Throw all your rags in there and pull them out one-by-one from the bottom when you need them.
For an example, watch the video in the intro step.
Good luck!


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It is hard to exaggerate the drama or the stakes of the leadership battle now playing out in Baghdad. Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is desperately clinging to power, even summoning elite troops to the Green Zone where the government is based. Yet many in his own Dawa party are deserting him. Enough Shiite politicos have turned against Maliki that his own State of Law slate (a larger grouping of Shiite parties which includes Dawa along with others) has nominated another candidate–Haider al-Abadi–as prime minister. Iraq's president has now asked Abadi to form a government, which he has 30 days to do.
It appears that Maliki's day may be done. There are rumors that even Iran, which in many ways is the strongest political actor in Iraq, at least on the Shiite side, is willing to see him leave office. If that's the case then Maliki will find it impossible to mount a coup because the militias and sectarian military units he would need would be unlikely to march without the acquiescence of Iran. If, however, Maliki manages to cling to office somehow despite his rampant unpopularity, Iraq is unlikely to survive and all-out civil war becomes more likely. The Obama administration has been doing the right thing by pressing for Maliki's departure and by standing behind the right of Iraq's president to nominate a different prime minister.
Assuming that Maliki can be ushered out of office, this opens up a new opportunity for Iraq–and a new challenge for President Obama.
So far the president has justified his minimalist strategy for Iraq–he only ordered warplanes into action last week when Yazidis were in danger of being massacred–on the grounds that the U.S. does not want to help a sectarian regime dominated by Iran. Fair enough. I think that the U.S. on balance should have been doing more militarily against ISIS in cooperation with the Kurdish pershmerga and Sunni tribes and certain units of the Iraqi Security Forces. But Obama's stance is understandable and perhaps justifiable.
What, however, will the president do if we no longer have Maliki to kick around? That will be the moment of truth. Will we stick to a minimalist containment strategy designed to prevent ISIS from taking Erbil and murdering the Yazidis? Or will we implement a much more ambitious strategy to enable the defeat of ISIS?
I believe the U.S. must opt for the latter option. We cannot tolerate the indefinite existence of a terrorist state like the Islamic State stretching across the borders of Iraq and Syria. But to defeat ISIS would require a much more substantial commitment–of advisers, Special Operations Forces, and aircraft–than Obama has hitherto been willing to make. Will Obama finally own up to the challenge of fighting ISIS and commit the commensurate resources for the task–or will he persist with the minimalist, nibbling-around-the-edges approach that he inaugurated last week?
That is the dilemma he will no longer be able to avoid if and when Maliki is gone from the scene.


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Tesco worker John Walker has been revealed as the UK's most prolific TV extra.
The 40-year-old has clocked up a staggering 2,000 appearances in more than 200 of the nation's best-loved dramas, soaps and comedies over the past 14 years.
John's roles have included a bandaged patient in 'Casualty', a rioter on 'The Bill', a crime officer on 'Midsomer Murders' and a paramedic in 'EastEnders'.
The supermarket worker, from Dudley in the West Midlands, has also been a doctor in 'Hollyoaks', 'Coronation Street' and 'Emmerdale' - all in the same week - despite being asked not to work on rival soaps.
John believes he has done so much work as an extra that he appears at some point on TV every single day.
He said: "People often say 'I saw you on TV last night' – I think I've done so much I'm on ITV3 every day. One week I'll be playing a criminal in 'Shameless', the next week I'm a police officer."
The TV extra, who picks up between £80 and £280 for a day's work, also revealed that he met his fiancée, a fellow extra, on the set of daytime drama 'Doctors' five years ago:
"It might not make me millions but it's fantastic that I met my future wife through my work.
"While I was doing my lines I looked off camera and saw her - she was the most beautiful woman I'd ever seen. Straight away off screen we hit it off instantly."
The pair have gone on to appear together on shows including 'Shameless', 'Casualty', 'Misfits' and 'Gavin And Stacey', while bosses on 'Midsomer Murders' have given them a regular role as a policing pair.
John started working as an extra after he spotted an advert to appear in a 'Doctor Who' spin-off show for video called 'Auton 2' in 1998.
He enjoyed the work so much that he signed up to an acting agency in Bristol, putting himself forward for dozens of roles. At his peak in 2005, he was acting as an extra on television sets once a week full-time but he quit full-time roles last September to work at Tesco.
Speaking about the secret of his success, John added: "To make a good extra you have to good at blending in the background, not making big movements and having the ability to mime rubbish with no-one knowing."
Tesco worker is UK's most prolific TV extraBy Yahoo! TV | Yahoo! TV News – Wed, Feb 13, 2013 14:04 GMT
Tesco worker John Walker has been revealed as the UK's most prolific TV extra.


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Thanks to several friends who have informed me that the Wisconsin Historical Society has digitized the Quiner Scrapbooks. These scrapbooks include newspaper clippings for various Wisconsin units. Of particular interest to Bull Runnings are those associated with the Second Wisconsin. This link will take you to the collection regarding the 2nd, starting on Volume I with the Bull Run stuff. I'll be transcribing them here along with all the other newspaper items I have. Unfortunately, unless there is an index somewhere, the newspapers themselves are not identified, so I'll just be referencing the Quiner scrapbook volume and page and providing a link to the images, for now.
Quiner Scrapbooks Online12 12 2011
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Bull Run Illustrations5 12 2011
This link, sent in by reader Terrance Young, shows illustrations relating to First Bull Run which appeared in Harper's Weekly and the New York Illustrated News. Cool stuff there – check it out. Thanks Terry!
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More From Fredericksburg3 12 2011
I've received another batch of newspaper clippings from John Hennessy. With this post I started on the last bunch he sent – that is, the bunch before this new bunch. So you'll be seeing more stuff along these lines in the days ahead. Thanks again John for passing these along. And if any of you have letters or diaries or memoirs or newspaper accounts in your files, feel free to email them to me and eventually – hopefully – I'll get them posted. Just remember, I need good details on the source. Transcriptions are fine (and save me a lot of work), but best if accompanied by an image of the original document, and information on where any unpublished material resides.
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Tiger Rifles – Co. B, 1st Special Louisiana Battalion In the Battle30 11 2011
News From The Tiger Rifles
The vivandier of the Tiger Rifles yesterday returned to this city from Manassas, and brought letters from two or three of the Tigers to their friends in this city. These letters give a detailed history of the Tiger's sayings and doings since their departure hence, and especially their participation in the battles of Bull Run and Manassas. The loss of life among them, we are pleased to say, is much less than has been reported. They have twenty-six of their seventy-six, wholly uninjured, and several more who are but slightly wounded. That they fought like real tigers everybody admits and Gen. Johnston, it is said complimented them especially on the brave and desperate daring which they had exhibited. Lieut. Ned Hewitt reported here as having been killed, did not receive the slightest wound. Moreover, none of the officers of the Company were killed. Two of the Tigers who had been missing for several days after the fight, made their way to Manassas on Thursday last, one being slightly and other pretty badly wounded. The kindness of the Virginia ladies to the wounded soldiers is said to be beyond all praise – like that of a mother to a child or a wife to a husband. Soldiers so nursed and attended can never be anything else than heroes and conquerors.
The Daily True Delta, 8/1/1861.
Jackson Barracks – Historical Military Data on Louisiana Militia, Vol. 113, p. 16.
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Wheat's Battalion at Stone Bridge29 11 2011
Wheat's Battalion at Stone Bridge
Although we have made great exertions to procure for the readers of the Bee a full report of the killed and wounded Louisianians in the great battle of Manassas Plains, it has been impossible as yet to obtain it at any outlay of trouble or expense of the Washington Artillery, all of heard; of Hayes Seventh Regiment we have scattering information of different companies; the Sixth, Colonel Seymour has few or no casualties; we know nothing concerning Colonel Kelly's Eight, but believe it suffered very little. Of the special battalion, under Major Robert C. Wheat, we know, also, that from its position and the necessities of the crisis, it was called upon to sacrifice itself. How it answered to the call of duty, its decimated ranks and shattered column can better tell. Its only two field officers, Major Wheat and Adjutant Dickinson, are both badly wounded at Richmond. Dickinson reported that of its four hundred men, only a quarter are left, but a correspondent who had better [means] of information writes that at roll-call, after the battle, less than half answered to their names, and that many of those who did were wounded. With the gallant Georgia Eight who suffered nearly as bad, our dauntless man charged a whole division of the enemy, composing their picked men, regulars Fire Zouaves, and their onset is described by an eye-witness "terrific". The Tiger Rifles having no bayonets to their Mississippi Rifles, threw them away when ordered to charge, and dashed upon the Fire Zouaves with bowie knives. They are said to have been surrounded and cut to pieces.
As we have been unable up to this time to get the names of the killed and wounded we present to-day the names of the gallant men who have won for [themselves] such imperishable laurels, nearly half, [again], finding the cypress entwined with them. This spartan band will never be forgotten to Louisiana or to the South. We have an additional reason for publishing this list in the fact that a great many people do not know and are anxious to ascertain which companies composed the battalion that has been so prominently brought into notice. Wheat's Battalion comprised five companies of bold and sturdy men who were well known to be panting for just such an opportunity as that in which they found a field for their valor at the Stone Bridge. This spirit was exhibited by one of the companies choosing their name – Tigers – which they have upheld with their knives. While in Camp here they were accounted "hard nuts to crack", and no none doubted that they would signalize themselves in battle. Their spirit so pleased A. Keene Richards, Esq. that he fitted them out in a dashing Zouave uniform at their expense. The Catahoula Guerillas, from Trinity, were all animated with the same resolve, to win a name, even if in death. The Walker Guards were a hardy, experienced band of Nicaraguan boys who took their title from General W. Walker. The Delta Rangers and the Old Dominion Guard were crack companies of fighting men. Major Wheat has been Captain of the Old Dominions, and he took his Adjutant from that company. We take the following list from the State muster rolls.
[Roster of Special Battalion of Louisiana Volunteers follows, see link below.]
New Orleans Bee, 8/1/1861.
Jackson Barracks – Historical Military Data on Louisiana Militia, Vol. 113, pp. 3 – 4.
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Crescent Blues In the Battle22 11 2011
From the Seat of War in Virginia.
The Crescent Blues, and the Eighth Louisiana Regiment.
Leechman's, near Manassas August 25th, 1861 (Extract.)
Having concluded our interview with General Beauregard we took leave of him, and proceeded towards our vehicle…and turned our horses towards Manassas station, passing on the way several encampments…We reached the station…halting our vehicles inside of the extensive fortifications thrown up around the depot…
We remained long enough to inquire after the Crescent Blues, the fine independent corps commanded by that gallant and accomplished young officer, McGavock Goodwyn. The Blues are now attached to the 49th Virginia regiment, commanded by ex-Governor Smith, of whose gallant conduct in the battle of the 21st General Beauregard speaks in the most glowing terms.
The Blues acquitted themselves very handsomely in the battle of the 21st though they complain much of the commander of the battalion to which they were attached, who would not allow them to charge when they were eager for it. It was not until Captain Goodwyn urgently entreated the Major to allow him to do a little fighting on his own hook that the Blues were allowed a chance to signalize their valor and soldiership, which they did with brilliancy and effect. They had but one man wounded. There was no sickness in the camp of the Blues, a fact which attests the good discipline of their young commander. Let, however, the experience of the Blues admonish our young soldiers at home of the impolicy of coming on here in independent company organizations. The chances of such corps winning laurels are very poor. Nearly all those here have been detailed for special duty, generally very disagreeable duty for young soldiers; and when sent into battle, are attached to regiments and battalions whose officers and men are entire strangers to them.
The Daily Delta, 9/3/1861.
Jackson Barracks – Historical Military Data on Louisiana Militia, Vol. 113, pp. 159 – 160.
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Notes to Crescent Blues/Schaeffer's Battalion19 11 2011
This newspaper article (and this one, and this one, too) about a New Orleans company known as the Crescent Blues was a bit of an eye-opener for me. I didn't have them listed on my Confederate Order of Battle, nor could I find them on any other OOBs in my collection. In fact the only place I could locate them, along with the rest of Schaeffer's Battalion, was on Jonathan Soffe's fine First Bull Run.com. See here. A. W. seems to be very prescient in his prediction that independent companies would find difficulty "winning laurels."
It's a little confusing, as W. F. Amann's Personnel of the Civil War, Vol I, the Confedrate Armies lists both a Crescent Blues and a Crescent City Blues. By various accounts, the company was assigned the 49th VA Infantry for one month in September 1861; as sharpshooters to Company C of the Washington Artillery in October 1861; and Art Bergeron's Guide to Louisiana Confederate Military Units 1861-1865 shows that McGavock Goodwyn ended the war as Lt. Colonel of the 15th Louisiana Infantry, of which Company B of the Crescent City Blues was Co. K.
I'm sure we'll get this straightened out eventually.
I sent this clipping to Jim Burgess at MNBP, and got this response:
Schaeffer was attached to Cocke's Brigade and they were positioned along Bull Run to the left of the 19th Virginia's rifle pits above Lewis Ford. As the article states, they supported a section of Captain Latham's battery but they were also in supporting distance of Lt. Heaton's section of Roger's Battery. The article provides more details on their participation than I've seen before. I was not aware a portion of the battalion joined Kershaw. Nor was I aware of Schaeffer's conduct which brought about the COI.
We are well aware of the duel between Captain White of the Tiger Rifles and Captain McCausland of Evans' staff. The duel took place on the grounds of the Pittsylvania plantation. The cause of the quarrel is not entirely clear. I suspect it was related to the movement of White's company from Pittsylvania, where they had been initially deployed as skirmishers, to Matthews Hill, where they emerged in front of the skirmishers of the 4th S.C. and received (and returned) friendly fire. White is believed to have accused McCausland of not delivering an order from Evans. McCausland felt a need to defend his honor and challenged White. Given the choice of weapons, White opted for the .54 caliber, M1841 "Mississippi" rifles with which his company was armed. McCausland was mortally wounded in the duel and subsequently died at Pittsylvania.
Anyone with a line on the transcript or a summary of the Schaeffer court of inquiry (COI), please let me know.
Today, Crescent City Blues is perhaps best known as the smoky tune that would eventually become Folsom Prison Blues:
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Easy Waffles
I created these waffles one morning when I was out of buttermilk. They are delicious, golden brown and "waffle-y". Of course, they are perfect with butter and syrup!
Dry Ingredients
1 cup white rice flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup sweet rice flour
1 Tablespoon baking powder
1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
Wet Ingredients
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups milk
1/4 cup oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
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There was a time when I would have agreed with this, but that time is long past. Growing up in Atlantic City in the 60s, the boardwalk was lined with fine shops, restaurants, and movie palaces. Now it's an endless string of cheap t-shirts and bad food, along with the garish casino facades. No, there is very little in Atlantic City that is best of anything anymore I'm afraid.
I understand the strategy, but I'm glad he scored. How many times have we seen chip shot field goals missed? Wasn't there just one in the playoffs? The defense helps to get the Giants to that point. You have to trust them to come through.
So many years of being infuriated anytime that arrogant p*** Calhoun talked about the Big East. He would never even mention the Hall, and I guess it was justified because we could never beat them. I'm only sorry that he wasn't there last night to personally witness the long overdue butt whipping that his Huskies got.
It's a shame that Girardi has to call it a "bad night" when his team scores 18 runs.
I am a Giants fan, but I have to admit that I am very impressed by what I saw today. Any Steelers fan who thinkx that next week is going to be a walk in the park, keep in mind how the Jets got here. They beat P. Manning and Brady, arguably the two best QBs in the game, and they beat them both on the road.
So let me understand this; they have the resources to tow abandoned cars, but they don't have the resources to help people who have been trapped on the Parkway, and Route 138 in Monmouth County, since last night? Those cars were most likely abandoned because the state failed to respond to this emergency in a timely fashion, leaving people trapped in their cars for hours and hours. Enjoying your vacation Governor?
Is it really possible that these casinos can't afford a little security? They steal your money in the casino, and if you're lucky enough to win, they steal it on the way out. What's in it for us?
As a lifelong NJ resident, I am so relieved to know that all of our problems here at home have been resolved so that the Governor is able to take trips like this. And how great that he brought in $8 million for out-of-state-candidates. I guess he no longer needs to spend time bringing money into NJ. I feel so much better.
Is Christian Bale coming back? It seems obvious, but today I heard that Matt Damon wasn't even asked to be in the new Bourne film, which is simply shocking after all of the good work that he's done on that franchise.
Yes, the official episode guide says it was indeed Loudon Wainwright III. Beautiful version.
Hmmm, now someone on the HBO site is saying that it was Loudon Wainwright. This is going to need further investigation.
Hmmm, now someone on the HBO site is saying that it was Loudon Wainwright. This is going to need further investigation.
As far as I can tell, the singer was Jim McCann. The song is on his 2008 album Grace. Now McCann was once a member of a group called the Dubliners, and they also recorded a version of the song. I'm going to have to listen more closely to determine exactly which version it is, but it definitely seems that it's McCann singing.
Who did the beautiful version of "Carrickfergus" at the end of the episode?
I'm so glad to know that NJ's problems are all solved so that the Governor can travel around the country on political trips.
I passed the scene of the accident. It must have been right after it happened because there was no police presence on the scene yet. I saw the victim laying on the Parkway, obviously deceased. I would have stopped, but dozens of people had already stopped, and I thought that I would only add to the confusion. It was a scene that will haunt me for a long time. My condolences to the victim's family.
Is this party of the much ballyhooed strategy to make Atlantic City more family friendly?
Quinine is a medicine used to clear malaria. Perhaps you meant quinoa, a grain-like crop grown primarily for its edible seeds.
It seems to me that it's the Jets who got their butts kicked on Monday night. That's the story that should be focused on, not some cut on Eli's head. You know, I'm a Giants fan, but I've never disliked the Jets, that is until this current loudmouthed regime. Feel free to speak up though ... once you've won that apparently elusive second Super Bowl.
I like the Millburn deli, and go there quite often. In fact, I got my lunch there today, and it was a very good sandwich as usual. That said, there is no sub shop anywhere that begins to compete with the White House Sub Shop in Atlantic City. They've been doing it since 1946, and the place is as great as it ever was.


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Our Lady of Pain by Victoria Morris
Corinne Anderson is stuck in a boring job and ready for something new. When the pretty brunette is unexpectedly approached in a restaurant by an unusually attractive priest, she learns he's an old classmate, Gregory Monroe. Corinne is strangely attracted to the man, as he is to her. The charming Gregory persuades into attending his Friday night service at the mysterious Saint Dolores Chapel. She quickly learns that Gregory Monroe is not an ordinary priest, but a BDSM dominant; and at St. Delores, the BDSM lifestyle has been taken to the level of a religion. Though she's immediately alarmed, she cannot suppress the powerful sexual urges that Gregory has released in her.
Relenting to her own powerful desires, she agrees to join the Order and before long she finds herself in cuffs, collar and chastity belt, living in a small cell. These are the first steps in a rigorous seven week, seven stage program of submission, which will prepare her to become Gregory's personal assistant. She spends her days blindfolded, and endures a variety of challenging, sometimes shocking sexual situations in her initiation. Soon she'll be the centerpiece of the Friday night service, destined to endure torments of the congregation.
While Corinne goes deeply into the agony and ecstasy of St. Dolores, a tug of war ensues between Gregory and her friend Debra, who insists that the Order is a dangerous cult. Can Debra extricate her friend from this decadent society? Or will Gregory succeed in making Corinne his?
Our Lady of Pain is a contemporary story of lust and romance: one woman's consensual journey into the dark realms of sexual surrender. Graphic scenes are wide ranging in content and include punishment, public floggings, bondage and much more.
Posted by LB on 23rd Apr 2010
Our Lady of Pain by Victoria Morris
Reader comments from LB from New York
I wanted to let you know I have read Our Lady of Pain by Victoria Morris. It is absolutely wonderful! From the beginning I could see everything as if I was watching a movie in my head. Now that is what a book is suppose to do, transport you right there with the characters. I could see many of feelings and struggles in myself that Corinne Anderson faced. I am new to the lifestyle as far as actual experiences go. Reading what Corinne went through and how it effected her mentally brought many of my own fears and wants to life. I would, and have, recommended this book to many. It is a great find.
Thank you so much Pink Flamingo for publishing this book. I look forward to reading more of Victoria Morris's books in the future. For I haven't found many authors that truly can transport me into their books the way she has.


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I pray Pope Francis is the right man for the jobBy
Much to the chagrin of progressive Catholics, the College of Cardinals elected a Catholic to the papacy. That man is Argentinean Archbishop Jorge Bergoglio, the alleged runner up at the 2005 conclave.
He has been described by everyone as a humble, down to earth defender of the faith who can bridge the gap between Latin America – where roughly 40% of the world's Catholics reside – and the parts of the world where Catholicism is in decline.
As expected, many leading Catholic intellectuals tell us the man now known as Pope Francis is a "reformer" and a "true man of God." I don't know which pope the Cardinals would have chosen wouldn't be considered a "man of God," and I hate to be a contrarian and rain on everyone's parade, but what evidence is there that he was a reformer during his time as Archbishop?
As Catholic Vote contributor Pia de Solenni candidly admits: "we don't know much about how he ran the chancellory in Buenos Aires."
Now, I'm willing to give the benefit of the doubt to scholars more familiar with the papacy than I am, but it seems many of them are making the absurd claim that Archbishop Bergoglio's decision to ride the bus to work and to live in an apartment – something George Weigel belittled members of the LCWR for doing – says something about how he will run the Roman Curia.
To be sure, Pope Francis has been an outspoken critic of gay marriage, birth control and other issues close to the hearts of most mass-attending Catholics. That's great news, but what I am more interested in is where he stands on internal issues. In particular, has he helped implement Summorum Pontificum, Benedict's decree on the Extraordinary Mass? Is he a supporter of all things Vatican II? Where does he stand on Catholic-Jewish, Catholic-Muslim and Rome-SSPX relations? And does he actually have a track record of disciplining abusive and progressive priests in Buenos Aires?
The answers to these questions will become evident in the weeks and months ahead, as his past writings are being translated into English as we speak and his homilies and daily activities give us a better sense of who he is.
Now, given the amount of time we've had to familiarize ourselves with Pope Francis, I think its fine to focus on his life story and to tell ourselves he's the type of person we want as our pope. But to be quite honest, I'm having a hard time understanding how this 76-year-old, seemingly unknown Cardinal was who Benedict had in mind to succeed him when he stepped down from a church everyone said was in need of a youthful and vigorous leader. I could be wrong, and I won't presume to know better than the Cardinals themselves, but only time will tell if Pope Francis is the right man for the job. I pray that he is.
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Many of us share Stephen's and your concerns for the Church. However, questioning whether or not the right person was chosen for Pope gets us nowhere. It's the negative perspective Stephen offered that people responded to. Let's embrace the new leadership and share with them our concerns and our hopes.
I hope everyone reading this article and having the kind of "disheartened" (@Mark Polo) or "WOW" (@Tracy) reactions would step back for a moment and consider a few things at the heart of what Mr. Kokx is trying to say (not "Knox" – @Rich Ketter [if you're going to lambast someone at least have the 'Love of Christ' enough to get his name right]).
Perhaps Mr. Kokx would concede that a few parts of his post could have been worded a little more clearly; then again, here we are now in the midst of a 50+ year battle of ambiguity of hermeneutic of rupture vs. hermeneutic of continuity from what should be crystal writings from an ecumenical council, so maybe we shouldn't be so critical of a Catholic blogger recognizing problems facing the Church. And this is indeed what seems to be at the core of Mr. Kokx's message here. The Church is in a crisis. And I can't understand how any Catholic being honest with himself/herself can really pretend otherwise.
I know I too may be accused of having a "cup half empty," (@Ron Morrison), but I call it realism. St. Paul told us to test everything, retain what is good (1 Thess 5:21); Our Lord told us to beware of false prophets who come dressed as sheep but are secretly ravening wolves. Make no mistake about it, these wolves are EVERYWHERE in the Church. When God came to Noah, Jonah, Lot or Amos, for example, did they say to Him "my Lord, why is your cup so half-empty?"
I would challenge any faithful Catholic (with a proper catechesis) to "make the rounds" in his or her diocese parishes and prepare to be appalled by what you will see. St. Margaret Mary Alacoque was given the prayers to make reparation for the grave offenses against the Sacred Heart of Jesus, especially offenses against His True Presence in the Blessed Sacrament. Our Lord is today being handed out in dioceses across the country like a mid-variety show snack by lay people dressed immodestly with seemingly no belief in the True Presence. How can this not make our hearts bleed and weep in unison with the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts?
And all Mr. Kokx is asking for, hoping for, praying for is a Holy Father who will take note of these grave offenses and set them right. We courageous Catholic faithful are ready and willing to just have the chance to call upon our Confirmation grace and virtue and to defend the faith!
It doesn't matter what news station or media source you have been tuned into, all of these alleged pundits keep regurgitating the same things: "He's humble; he's a man of the people; he's a reformer." Or, my personal favorite, "he's very orthodox: holds true to the Church's teachings against abortion, homosexual unions, contraception." Since when does this mean you are "orthodox?" One would certainly hope this is what you believe! You're not a Catholic if you don't hold true to those teachings! And yet, as I alluded to above, there ARE bishops and even cardinals around the world who hold opposite views. St. Paul echoed those same words of our Lord, that he knew the minute he would leave ravening wolves would sneak in and not spare the flock (Acts 20:29).
So, while Mr. Kokx's wording could have been a little more clear or perhaps worded more strongly toward optimism/hope (which I firmly believe he meant to convey), there also needs to be a measure of realism and all we are asking for is the supporting body of work for all of the above claims (reformer et al.). What we are all surely more concerned with, however, is not what is in the past but what lies ahead.
And so far so good. In his first speech to the world as the Holy Father, Pope Francis asked us to pray for him before giving us his apostolic blessing.
In his first sermon, however, he did something truly bold; something not most of us are accustomed to hearing: he talked about the devil and the untruth of false religions:
"We can walk as much we want, we can build many things, but if we do not confess Jesus Christ, nothing will avail…"Whoever does not pray to God, prays to the devil." When one does not profess Jesus Christ, one professes the worldliness of the devil."
This directly echoes St. John, "Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father. He that confesseth the Son, hath the Father also." (1 John 2:23)
And so it should be at the core of any evangelization, old or "new," a message of the need (not preference) of conversion and belief in the one true faith of Christ. Great. We find what we have in common. Now let's talk about what really matters: where we disagree and why if others don't come around they will regrettably not share in eternal life.
I am sure anyone reading this is familiar with the popular song, "Be Not Afraid." This is what we are asking for from our Holy Father. This is what we are begging for…most certainly this is what we are praying for. The post-conciliar policy of "no more anathemas" and "let's see where we agree" has become as bad as a parent who doesn't discipline a child and has morphed into what could unfortunately be called a "Kumbaya Theology." The sexual revolution has destroyed American morality. But the Hippie mentality of peace, love and tolerance is what is truly and more cleverly leading souls to a damnation of indifference.
Proverbs 17:15 – "He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, both are abominable before God."
Let's consider who the real enemies are here before we go "rad-trad" bashing on a man who just clearly has a heart for the restoration of Holy Mother Church.


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Oct. 26, 2005
Worcester, Mass. - The Holy Cross swimming and diving teams both fell to Springfield College in the opening meet of the season. The Pride swept both the men's and women's competition at the Hart Center Pool. Taking the men's event the Pride totaled 155 points to the Crusaders' 84. The Springfield women also cruised 152-91.
Highlighting the meet for the Crusaders was the team win in the women's 400-yard medley relay to start the meet. Emily Ferris (Rockville Center, N.Y.), Maddie Alanis (La Jolla, Calif.), Andrea Doherty (Needham, Mass.) and Erica Archer (Schenectady, N.Y.) finished in a time of 4:11.60.
Taking first place in individual heats were Christopher Smith (West Haven, Conn.) in the 1000-yard freestyle (10:54.04), who edged out Anthony Bruno of Springfield by six-hundredths of a second, along with Andrea Doherty and Brian Jackson (Phoenixville, Pa.) in the 200-yard butterfly, who finished in 2:18.08 and 2:07.07, respectively. Also winning individual competitions were Kyle McNickle (Rockville, Md.) in the 100-yard freestyle (57.34) and Emily Ferris in the 200-yard backstroke (2:15.09).
The Crusader women will compete next against Siena at home on Wed., Nov. 2 at 7:00 p.m. The next meet for the men is at New Hampshire (Durham, N.H.) on Thurs., Nov. 3 at 6:00 p.m.


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Yo s.h.y.t.s.t.e.a.k go grab your shine box no pun intended I got a job paying a nickel ninety eight you will be our token n.e.g.e.r.o and you will shine all of the W.P.W.W members paratrooper boots do you hear me k.u.n.t.a well do you.7734/2013 Taking America back,stay white stay strong you can't go wrong,Clowns Rule!!<quoted text>
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The 25 Most Dangerous Cities in the U.S. Are Mostly Nice Places
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According to a study of FBI crime statistics by CQ Press, St. Louis , Mo. was the "most dangerous city in the U.S." in 2010, probably due to former St.
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#13312 Jan 31, 2013
I can see that people use your extreme decadence to feel better about their quasi self righteousness.
#13313 Jan 31, 2013
One black brother to another. Arguing with these people you might as well be farting to yourself in the bathtub for all the effort you put into those lame posts.
Since: Nov 11
#13315 Jan 31, 2013
Thxs foe da tip brutha...
#13316 Jan 31, 2013
Hi sorry someone hates me
#13317 Feb 1, 2013
I love you Big black momma. Lets get naked & make love in front of my fireplace. I'll put on some Sonny & Cher, I got you babe while we get our grove on.
#13318 Feb 1, 2013
Why Cats Should Be Culled
Every few months, the fact that domestic cats are ruthless killers hits the news. This past summer it was the Kitty Cam, memorably explained by webcomic The Oatmeal, which saw nearly one-third of cats kill 2 animals each week on average. In 2011 a study found that domestic cats were responsible for nearly half of predation on baby gray catbirds (Dumetella carolinensis), a shy bird common in the mid-Atlantic and named for its cat-like call. And this morning, Nature Communications published a large analysis estimating how many animals are killed by cats annually in the US: 1.4-3.7 billion birds and 6.9-20.7 billion mammals each year .
#13319 Feb 1, 2013
We used to travel to St Louis down by the stadium but we haven't stayed there for many years-too dangerous. We were there when Bush was elected Pres and thought there was going to be a riot. In fact we cx our motel in St Louis and went to a motel closer to Branson.
#13320 Feb 1, 2013
Listen honky, if you don't change your attitude I will biotch slap the white right off of your ugly asssssssss, is that understood white trash?
Since: Nov 11
#13322 Feb 1, 2013
...."Discoveries in genetics have confirmed the fallacy of racism. Researchers studying people from different continents have found that the differences in DNA between any two randomly chosen individuals from virtually anywhere in the world amounted to about 0.5 percent.* And 86 to 90 percent of those differences occurred within any one racial group. Therefore, just 14 percent or less of the 0.5 percent variation occurred between racial groups. Because [HUMANS] are genetically homogeneous, says the journal Nature,genetics can and should be an important tool in helping to both illuminate and defuse the race issue. Such thinking is not new. Beginning in 1950 the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization published a series of statements intended to combat racism. The statements were authored by anthropologists, geneticists, and sociologists."
United States
#13324 Feb 1, 2013
K-FART so your finally stating you evidence that you're race evolved from primates and your racist.As your Auntie Ester would say the truth shall set you free old fish eyed fool.Bwwwwwwwwwwwa 7734/2013 Taking back America. CLOWNS RULE!!
#13326 Feb 1, 2013
Any city with a Martin Luther King jr. Blvd is a dangerous city. Soon any city with a Barack Obama Blvd will join the list.
Since: Nov 11
#13328 Feb 1, 2013
CLEARLY, that's what I said.... LOL. Your IQ dwarfs Einsteins any day. I've tried to understand your general theory of relative stupidity. Maybe you can explain it to me??
#13331 Feb 1, 2013
We have a Martin Luther King park here in Buffalo that is always getting trashed and is a hang out for prostitutes, dope fiends and dealers and other thugs.
There was a pool there where the kids would poop in it then have poop wars with each other.The whole area smelled and looked like a zoo.
#13332 Feb 1, 2013
A few years ago they had a white life guard there. The thugs knocked him to the ground and beat him up. I hear he was held down and the kids peed and pooped on his face.
#13335 Feb 1, 2013
Martin Luther King is a LIAR and a pathetic person!
United States
#13336 Feb 1, 2013
Hey pumpkin I see you finally came out of hibernation you have been couped up in your midget unicorn m.u.d.h.u.t e.s.a b.u.e.n.o I will let you get back to milking you're goats I ment yourmomma Rosita.Bwwwwwwwwa 7734/2013 Taking back America.Stay white stay strong.This message was sponsored by W.P.W.W
#13337 Feb 1, 2013
Is that you Instantclownpu$$y?(Pricelesss) How is that three ring mental midget circus of yours? You are right it has taken me a while to respond. I have been trapped under your mother for a week, you know your mother the fat lady of the circus, the one who substitutes as the elephant also. Once that tub of lard rolls over your chances of survival are slim to none, get it slim to none! LOL! She does smoke a good long black pole if you know what I mean. How is your half white half black boyfriend doing?
#13338 Feb 1, 2013
why is this Becky loving I am so much better than all you sistas and he thinks I am white if i was Now would a Becky know personal undercover black when you are getting hair press not omg flat iron hit that kitchen the back of the head would a Becky know about back in the day Carolina west mavarick flats come on home would becky know about Rudy Ray Moore this is before dolomite who is the same see I am back in the day New Birth. Black Ivory. Tavares. Blue magic The temptations fire fly and memories see that should I go Micheal Henderson was sendind you a valentine and Norman conners tried to and atlantic star. Just a telephone call away send for me and one more thing soul train dancers domita Joe Freeman dancing with Joe Tex I got ya little nasty girl
#13339 Feb 1, 2013
Shut up HO and get back on that corner before I slap the white off of you.
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