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Not since the 18th century has there been so much argument about the mind. In that era, philosophers such as John Locke, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, David Hume, and Immanuel Kant argued about the relationships between thought and speech, and between sensation and knowledge, in terms that we still mull over today. Are human beings born with innate ideas, or are we just blank slates, filled up by experience as we grow up? Is language something that uniquely makes us human? Do words really represent things in the world or are they markers of ideas inside our brains? Is there a language of thought itself, or do different languages embrace and shape the world in different ways?
Such questions have been asked afresh in recent years, not only by philosophers and linguists, but also by cognitive scientists and evolutionary biologists seeking the origins of human sensibility. Among the most prolific and most public of the current generation of inquirers into human understanding is the Harvard psychologist Steven Pinker. In a veritable bookshelf of recently published volumes, he has argued for what might be called a soft innatism: a theory of mind that holds that certain concepts or ways of thinking are hardwired into our brains at birth.
Not everything, Mr. Pinker would claim, comes with the child out of the womb he rejects, for example, the linguist Jerry Fodor's notion that we are born with some 50 thousand concepts and that every human language has a way of representing, in a core vocabulary, this embedded stock of ideas. Mr. Pinker believes in something he calls "conceptual semantics." As he puts it in his new book, "The Stuff of Thought" (Viking, 512 pages, $29.95), "Word meanings are represented in the mind as assemblies of basic concepts in a language of thought." All human beings do not necessarily have all the same structures of language or expression. Rather, we have a "sensitivity to subtle semantic distinctions" a way of recognizing differences between certain kinds of actions or conditions.
We all have, according to Mr. Pinker, ways of expressing place and movement, ways of distinguishing actions in time, and ways of expressing causal relationships. Not everybody in the world expresses these things in the same way. But just about everybody has some way of expressing them. Mr. Pinker's view is therefore different from those who believe in a set of absolute innate ideas: the notion that, not only do we have a concept of, say, killing, but we all have, whatever our language, a word for "kill." Instead of this kind of absolutism, he holds that we all have "a cast of basic concepts." These are far more abstract than killing, eating, or fishing. Instead, they are ideas about relationships.
This cast of basic concepts thus includes notions of things happening (not anything happening in particular; rather, the idea of happening). We all contrast, Mr. Pinker holds, coming from going; human from nonhuman, animate from inanimate. We cause things to happen; we prevent things from happening. These are the most general kinds of states, actions, and conditions, and these are what Mr. Pinker avers "to be the major words in a language of thought."
This argument, what we might call Pinkerism, sets up a fundamental relationship between language and mind. Its implications have been seen across a gamut of human experiences: from understanding social relationships to developing artificial intelligence. Indeed, some adherents might claim that Mr. Pinker's work gives us not just a template for humanity, but a program for computer architecture. In short, this is a blueprint for the brain, whether it be organic or virtual.
Mr. Pinker has written so much on this subject, and his work has been the object of so much debate, that one may wonder why we need another 400-plus page book on the matter. "The Stuff of Thought" adds little to the intellectual edifice of Pinkerism. It does, however, furnish that edifice's rooms with popular examples, political and social implications, and reflections on the ways in which we all use language every day. There are extended chapters on swearing and obscenity, discussions of metaphor and figurative expression in literature and popular culture, and ruminations on the social codes of conversation.
Some of this material is fascinating. I was particularly struck by the discussion of "indirectspeech": why we often make requests or indicate desire in oblique ways. "Would you like to come up for coffee," has become an indirect request for sex. "I was wondering if you could pass the guacamole," has become a polite way of saying, "Pass the guacamole." Politeness and desire compel us to speak and write in subtle ways, and Mr. Pinker's sensitivity and knowledge make his account far more substantive than those of other writers on this matter.
Then again, there is a fair amount of sheer attention getting in the book, especially the long chapter on "The Seven Words You Can't Say on Television." Mr. Pinker comes off as a comedian manqué, channeling George Carlin to make witty observations on why we can and cannot say things publicly. There's nothing more uncomfortable to a young student than a middle-aged college professor working at being cool, and there are times throughout this book when I just cringed at the Groucho Marxisms or the list of verbs for sexual activity. That this list in particular ends with the Yiddish "shtup" can only be explained by Mr. Pinker's belief that there is something inherently funny in the sonic concatenations of the shtetl.
Mr. Pinker, of course, is more than just a borscht-belt John Locke. He is the cognitive philosopher of our generation, and his work on language and mind has implications for anybody interested in human expression and experience. Like the paleontologists Stephen Jay Gould and Simon Conway Morris, or the biologist Joan Roughgarden, Mr. Pinker has changed the way we understand where we have come from and where we are going. For readers who can wade through the excesses of "The Stuff of Thought," there is much to keep them thinking .
Mr. Lerer, a professor of English at Stanford University, last wrote for these pages on Christine Kenneally's book "The First Word."
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Bearcat Women Rally in Final Event to Stun Linfield, 102-101
Women's Swimming Moment of the Year
SALEM, ORE. -- Over the course of a sporting season, every team will inevitably endure its share of ups and downs. Generally, most teams will even produce multiple moments of greatness.
But in sports, there are moments of greatness, and then there are miraculous moments that just simply can't be forgotten.
This was the case on Jan. 25, 2014, at the WU Natatorium, when the Willamette University women's swimming team defied the odds to stun Linfield College with a 102-101 comeback victory.
Trailing Linfield 97-89 entering the final event of the day -- the 400-yard freestyle relay -- the Bearcats were very clear about what needed to be done.
"Before we started the race our coach had talked to both relays and she told us that if we got first and third we'd win by one point," sophomore Lindsay Clark (Juneau, AK/Juneau-Douglas HS) told the Bearcat Network at the conclusion of the race. "That was a huge motivation for us."
Fifth-year head coach Leslie Shevlin sent two relay teams into the water for the 400-yard freestyle. The first team consisted of Hope Nelson (Jr., Providence, RI/South Kingstown HS), Michaela Zuber (So., Sacramento, CA/Sheldon HS), Christa Rohrbach (So., Concord, CA/Clayton Valley HS) and Clark.
The "B" relay team featured Kersey Bars (Jr., Springfield, OR/Springfield HS), Jessica Beach (So., Salem, OR/West Salem HS), Emily DiNatale (Fr., Boulder, CO/Peak to Peak Charter School), and Cara Jack (So., Redwood City, CA/Woodside HS).
Willamette's primary team took the early lead through the first two legs of the race. Linfield, however, battled back to capture a marginal lead going into the stretch run.
After diving into the pool, Clark, the Bearcat anchor, began to quickly make up the necessary ground. She obtained the lead once and for all with about 50 yards to go, speeding to the finish for the victory. "I just put my head down and swam as fast as I could to the end," Clark said.
Willamette won with a time of 3:50.52. Linfield placed second at 3:51.80.
The "B" relay team finished comfortably in third place, putting Willamette on top, 102-101.
For the Bearcats, this rally achieved the victory over Linfield and also provided the unit with some added momentum heading into the Northwest Conference Championships. It also represented something more.
The come-from-behind, last second victory over an archrival served as an unforgettable moment for Bearcat Athletics in 2013-14.

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Science Applications International Corp., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a not-to-exceed $42,954,710 cost-plus fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for research and development of sensor integration and communication technologies to combine sensor data into a single integrated picture of a battlespace. Work will be performed in Arlington, Va., and is expected to be completed in February 2007. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured under a broad agency announcement, with 12 offers received. The Naval Air Systems Command, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00421-03-D-0007).
General Dynamics Land Systems, under their operating unit General Dynamics Amphibious Systems, Woodbridge, Va., is being awarded $15,900,000 under a previously awarded cost-reimbursable contract (M67854-01-C-0001) to exercise an option for the Live Fire Test Vehicle and initial spares for the Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAAV). The work will be performed in Woodbridge, Va. (30.9%); Indianapolis, Ind. (6.4%); Freidrichshafen, Germany (5.8%); Muskegon, Mich. (4.6%); Tempe, Ariz. (4.6%); Tallahassee, Fla. (4.1%); Scranton, Pa. (4.1%); Lima, Ohio (3.1%); Slidell, La. (2.2%); Lapeer, Mich. (2.2%); Boulder, Colo. (1.9%); Hebron, Ohio (1.9%); McKinney, Texas (1.9%); Boca Raton, Fla. (1.4%); Ottawa, Canada (1.3%); Jacksonville, Mich. (1.3%); Imperial Valley, Calif. (1.2%); East Aurora, N.Y. (1.1%); Tuscon, Ariz. (0.9%); Frederick, Md. (0.8%); Wayne, N.J. (0.8%); Calgary, Canada, (0.8%); Anniston, Ala. (0.7%); Clarkston, Wash. (0.6%); San Diego, Calif. (0.4%); Westbury, N.Y. (0.4%); Marlboro, Md. (0.2%); Sterling Heights, Mich. (0.1%); and all other states (14.3%), and is expected to be completed by June 2005. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Woodbridge, Va., is the contracting activity.
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THE wrangle around the Department of Public Works task team report on the R200m upgrade of President Jacob Zuma's Nkandla property has taken another turn, with Public Protector Thuli Madonsela promising that the report will not be leaked from her office.
This follows Public Works Minister Thulas Nxesi handing over the report to her.
There has also been increased confusion over which minister classified the report top secret and under which law. Mr Nxesi has said State Security Minister Siyabonga Cwele classified the report, but he has denied this.
Yesterday, Ms Madonsela confirmed being in possession of the report. She gave the assurance that it would not be leaked from her office and that it would be handled in such a way as not to compromise the security of the president. Ms Madonsela reportedly said that elements of the report were helping her investigation into the spending of taxpayers' money on Nkandla.
Earlier this week, Mr Cwele moved to distance himself from the classification of the report as top secret.
"The ministry has noted with concern various media reports relating to the classification of the Inkandla upgrade task team report and the role of the minister of state security. The report in question emanates from the work done by a JCPS (Justice, Crime Prevention and Security) task team appointed by the minister of public works.… We wish to indicate that it is factually incorrect that the Minister of State Security, Dr Siyabonga Cwele, has 'classified the report top secret' or issued an instruction to this effect, as claimed in some media reports.
"In terms of the prevailing classification regime, the author of the report is the one who classifies it. As the report is authored by the task team and owned by the commissioning minister of public works, the minister of state security cannot classify or declassify it or issue instructions to this effect."
Mr Nxesi had said in his letter to National Assembly speaker Max Sisulu that he was sending the report to Parliament on behalf of the state security minister and asking for it to be dealt with behind closed doors in the joint standing committee on intelligence.
Democratic Alliance (DA) parliamentary leader Lindiwe Mazibuko welcomed the fact that the report had been made available to Ms Madonsela.
"The DA has been calling for this report to be handed over to the public protector, the auditor-general and to be presented to the appropriate open public works portfolio committee in Parliament. We have maintained that the 'classification' of this report is invalid because neither the Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS) Cabinet policy nor the Protection of Information Act of 1982, which have been used, allow for classification of the report in law.
"The fact that the Minister of Public Works, Thulas Nxesi, has now handed this report to the public protector further proves that the report was never classified. Had it been, Adv Thuli Madonsela would have needed security clearance to even look at the report."
She said she would write to Mr Nxesi to determine whether Ms Madonsela had an appropriate security clearance and if so how it had been gained.
"I will also write to the public protector to seek clarity on whether her report will be made public. It will prove futile if the public protector is unable to make her report public because of the limitations provided under an invalid classification.
"We cannot allow for this abuse of public money to build President Zuma a palace in Nkandla to be swept under the carpet, nor can we can we allow for investigations by important public institutions to be withheld from the public. This report needs to be tabled in Parliament so that it may be scrutinised effectively," Ms Mazibuko said.
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Going out Fishing in Lake Riesco
As we toured along the roads in the surroundings of Puerto Aysén, we got to see small almost deserted spots that offer direct contact with the forests, the rivers and nature. Our senses were thrilled.
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On the Roads of Devotion
There is an opportunity to visit two places for those interested in religious tourism on the outskirts of Puerto Aysén heading for Coyhaique.
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The Star in the Ice Fields
Laguna San Rafael National Park encloses incredible sceneries of ancient ice fields, water bodies and hills that may be appreciated in an unforgettable crossing.
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At Leisurely Pace
We discovered the fantastic surroundings of Aysén and Coyhaique in a horseback ride around the leafy banks of the Simpson River.
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Untouched Nature in Aiken
A private park proposing to visit and explore the incredible environments of the area.
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Flavors of Aysén
Seafruit and old Patagonian recipes find excellent versions to make themselves known and tasted at some of the restaurants in this region.
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Queulat's Unspoilt Rainforest
The Queulat National Park encloses many natural wonders, including a rainforest still unexplored.
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Streets and People in Puerto Aysén
A visit to Puerto Aysén shows a neatly laid out city with very active life and lush nature a few kilometers away from the ancient ice.
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"Big" Kenny Alphin of the musical duo Big & Rich, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Emmy Lou Harris and Rodney Crowell signed an open letter released Thursday.
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I am seriously considering trying these out. I have always thought that having lugs on a drum which had to be tuned to the same tension was primitive compared to what was being done in simlilar applications in the manufacturing world.
In other words, why should I be spending all this time making them all the same when I could just connect them all somehow and have one turn affect all equally? Am I a slave to tradition?
Plus, how many of you have actually experimented with
of the possibilities of relative head tension? What do your drums sound like when the top head is a fourth higher? or the same pitch? Most guys are happy if they get a good sound and they leave it alone. I know I don't have the time to properly experiment. For me, this is a bigger selling point than the speed thing.
Remember, tuning is NOT an art. The piano player is an artist, the piano tuner is a craftsman. We just need to get the job done so that we can then display our art.
The only place I can't see it working would be on the bottom snare head. Snare beds require the lugs near them to be cranked higher to achieve the same tension.
If I get them, I'll post a review but it is worthwhile to note that MD, DRUM, and Drumhead mags all loved it.
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Marsh & McLennan Companies to Hold Investor Call on November 6 to Discuss Third Quarter 2012 Results Business Wire NEW YORK -- October 16, 2012 Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE: MMC), a global professional services firm providing advice and solutions in risk, strategy and human capital, plans to announce third quarter 2012 results on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, in a news release to be issued before the market opens. The release will also be available on the Marsh & McLennan Companies website at www.mmc.com. Brian Duperreault, President and CEO of Marsh & McLennan Companies; Dan Glaser, Group President and COO; and Mike Bischoff, CFO, will lead a discussion with investors regarding financial results at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on November 6. The discussion will include a question-and-answer period. To participate in the teleconference, please dial +1 888 296 4215. Callers from outside the United States should dial +1 719 325 2197. The access code for both numbers is 2270546. The live audio webcast may be accessed at www.mmc.com. A replay of the webcast will be available approximately two hours after the event. About Marsh & McLennan Companies MARSH & McLENNAN COMPANIES (NYSE: MMC) is a global team of professional services companies offering clients advice and solutions in the areas of risk, strategy and human capital. Marsh is a global leader in insurance broking andrisk management; Guy Carpenter is a global leader in providing risk and reinsurance intermediary services; Mercer is a global leader in human resource consulting and related services; and Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. Marsh & McLennan Companies' 53,000 colleagues worldwide provide analysis, advice and transactional capabilities to clients in more than 100 countries. The Company prides itself on being a responsible corporate citizen and making a positive impact in the communities in which it operates. Visit www.mmc.com for more information. Contact: Marsh & McLennan Companies MEDIA: Jeremy Lehrman, +1-212-345-9775 firstname.lastname@example.com or INVESTORS: Scott Douglas, +1-212-345-5488 email@example.com
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Pending approval of the schedule at the board's next meeting, the first day of school will be Aug. 21, 2012 and the school year will end on June 5, 2012 – barring the need for any makeup days due to weather.
In other WCCS business:
•The board discussed how the new paperless board packets are working. Starting this year, work packets typically distributed through copies and via mail have been uploaded to the board's website, allowing members to view them online from wherever they are.
•Superintendent Dr. Patricia O'Connor said a proposal is being worked on to create a position for an Outreach Communications Coordinator.
•As reported in Thursday's Post & Mail, Indian Springs Middle School Vice Principal Michelle Urban presented an update to the district's New Teacher Program.
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I love to garden. I love the way the garden changes so quickly throughout the year, marking the seasons and changing on its own as if by magic. I love the variety of vegetables that come from such tiny seeds and how two that look alike hide amazingly different plants.
Early in the spring the garden is a potential – nothing in itself, but waiting to be told what it will become. Then comes the thrill of seeing seedlings poking out of the earth. Right now my garden is a jungle (both from the profusion of greenery and the humidity!). If I'm brave enough, I can hunt through this jungle to find an entire meal for the family or simply hide in-between the five foot tall rows and lose myself in another world, one that I have grown myself.
One thing I haven't particularly enjoyed is the storing and using of the vegetables I grow in the garden, especially things that I decided I would try out this time because they grow so well in our area. I love eating everything from our garden and the kids and I have often spent a morning grazing on treats from the garden so much we don't eat lunch until three o'clock. All of us love picking cherry tomatoes and popping them into our mouths still warm from the sun or pulling out radishes, stopping only long enough to dip them into water before devouring them. I don't think a single pea has made it inside the house this summer and strawberries are constantly fought over.
What is difficult, however, is the Swiss Chard. This was a new experiment this summer and the plant has loved my garden more than any other plant. Every time I harvest a bundle, another starts to grow back by the next morning. I love using this in stir-fry, chicken fried rice, and quiches, but storing this stuff has given me quite a headache. I thought I would share my learning about this plant.
I've finally decided I have to put up some of this for the winter to see if it brightens our winter soups as much as everyone says online. The claim is that it can replace spinach in any recipe, so I'm going to learn if this is true. Hopefully my family will put up with this experiment as they have with so many others!
I've been growing Fordhook Giant Chard, which is a variety with white stems that are edible. To store I've simply chopped the chard into one inch thick strips, submerged in boiling water for three minutes and soaked in ice water for another two to three minutes. From there, the chard was drained and store in freezer bags for the winter soup. I'll write later this year to tell you if it's as good as the claims. I don't think Ive read about anyone who froze chard and wrote about it later as they were eating it! This will be a true test!
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BY gary l. burgess sr.
The recent furor about State Superintendent of Education Mick Zais proposed teacher evaluation system, I suspect, is primarily promoted by unions for teachers and administrators. Dr. Zais should stand his ground.
It is surprisingly ironic for teachers and district leaders to admit the A-F letter-grade system does not adequately assess and motivate students; therefore, they argue it should not be implemented for teachers.
While that argument might hold some credence, those same professionals stake their reputations on letter grades given to students and standardized tests which evaluate students. Moreover, teachers and district leaders are relentless in defending the letter grade system and standardized testing system.
Im baffled and I am left with a series of questions: Should teachers be graded predominantly on student performance? Is academic growth the mission of every teacher for every student?
Should a teacher be judged on the academic growth of his students from the point they entered his class until the point they exit his class? Can ineffective teachers help students master the subject matter taught? Whats the real issue educators have with teacher evaluation?
This is what I do know: Teachers and systems that believe all students can master quality curriculum at high levels of achievement have a can do and will do classroom and school environment.
Teachers and systems that dont blame the home, and other outside factors beyond their control, do an extraordinary job with their students academically.
Teachers and systems that take immediate intervention when they first detect academic concerns with their students help their students grow academically.
Teachers and systems that give students no choice but to succeed; where failure is not an option, by having mandatory academic-tutoring and extended learning time move their students and schools to world-class status.
Teachers and schools that place an emphasis on learning rather than punishment soar. Systems which allow teachers to teach have students who learn. Moreover, those teachers are A teachers ready to be held accountable.
Those school systems are world-class systems ready to be assessed.
Fortunately, I have personally worked for and know great teachers. Ninety-nine percent of those teachers would receive a recurring A grade, year after year after year.
I have great faith in the teachers and the students of South Carolina. I encourage Superintendent Zais to stand his ground for the sake of the children of South Carolina and the awesome teachers I have and continue to have the opportunity to work for.
Gary L. Burgess Sr., Ph.D., is a member of the Anderson County Board of Education. He lives in Pendleton.
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Indian Trail hot dog stand aspires to franchise
Gourmet hot dogs, fried bologna sandwiches, fish sandwiches and other items can all be found at D-Moe's Famous Hot Dogs, which recently opened in Indian Trail.
Modeled after a 1940's, 1950's era service station, the new restaurant offers drive through and dine-in services and is hoped to eventually become a franchise.
The name D-Moe's refers to Dennis Moser, the owner of the business, who when he was younger was called D-Moe's by a friend.
"We came into this to create a franchise," Moser said.
Plans are to eventually open other D-Moe's restaurants at airports and on college campuses. The one in Monroe is the very first of the franchise and is functioning somewhat as a test and a test kitchen for future restaurants. They welcome customer comments about food and other aspects of the restaurant, which helps when it comes to making improvements to it. The restaurant has only been open a few weeks but is already gaining a lot of attention and has had a number of customers, he said.
"I wanted a concept that was simple," he said.
They work to provide good fresh food to customers as well as a relaxing atmosphere. He was surprised by how well the restaurant is doing so far and is looking forward to possibly opening additional locations in the future. The business' many varieties of hot dogs and milkshakes are some of the most popular items as well as its fried bologna sandwich, he said.
"They're trying to bring a good feeling back to food," Kyle Westerman, a managing partner with the business, said.
In addition to offering a new kind of fast food restaurant in the area, the business also employees local people as well as works to be involved in the community.
They have created about 40 jobs with the business so far, Moser said.
On Dec. 15, people were invited to the business for free photos with Santa. Plans are to also host other community events in the future.
For more information about D-Moe's visit the business' Facebook page at www.facebook.com/DMoesHotDogs.
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No More Masks! (for doers of dark deeds)Filed under Culture on September 3rd, 2013 by Christine Colbert
Pope John XXIII once observed that the world "must mature to the place that we will no longer tolerate war." Surely many — if not yet all of us — would raise a loud "Here, here!" to this wisdom.
There's something so sinister, so utterly bewildering about those scenes we've all sorrowed to see on a nearly daily basis — some of the darkest deed doers in the world, armed and wearing their masks. The terrorists among us. Apparently they or their agents are even among us in this long-sung "land of the free."
We recall our growing-up years during the infancy of television. The "Western" was a favorite format. Many of these included men wearing bandanas drawn up to hide the lower half of their faces as they robbed stagecoaches or fled town after robbing a bank.
Compared to some of today's terrible terrorists in black, those bandana-masked horsemen of not so long ago seem almost mild mannered.
Of course masks that are worn to protect are an entirely different consideration. These protect medical practitioners and their patients from contamination; they protect their wearers from allergens and other environmental contaminants; they protect skiers and others from cold temperatures. So the call for "no more masks" must be qualified. But we can see the international symbol now — with the masked face of one of those most barbarous, armed terrorists inside a red circle with a red diagonal line drawn across the circle. ' Would that someone would bring this symbol into being!
In recent years even a few young women who have been raised on indoctrination toward hatred have joined the ranks of those who choose to be killed in the act of killing others. In a culture that seems to both worship and purvey death.
We are of Irish ancestry and have rejoiced in recent years to observe that the Irish finally had enough of conflict, funerals, and the spilling of their own countrymen's blood. They had to break the pattern; they had to chart a new course. But they have turned the corner. So there's hope for this world.
It is the world's most barbarous men (and cultures) who choose to sacrifice peace, security, and even life itself to make this world dark and darker. No bright and wonderful thing is to be found at the end of any human being's sword. Violence doesn't beget peace; just heartbreak and heartache and pain. Our Lord said "The one who lives by the sword will die by the sword." Even young children in these cultures are taught to hate — an appalling thing to see!
Of course today's terrorist cultures aren't new in their error; the "church" of past centuries told the same kind of nonsense to crusaders over long years. If they died in making "holy" war, their sins would be forgiven and they would be assured of attaining heaven. But the One who said that those who live by the sword will die by the sword also told us clearly that doing our Father's will in this world consists first and foremost of believing the One He sent.
He told us to love our enemies, to bless those who persecute us, and to pray for those who abuse us. What a singular, perfect, and beautiful Lord He is!
". . . Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done — on earth as it is in heaven . . ." More words from the Prince of Peace.
We do not hear any more the reporting of deaths and division in Ireland as the result of a difference in religious beliefs or political position. Any "religion" that causes human suffering, wars, and death is no true religion at all. There is no place in this world for barbarism. We must no longer tolerate it. Can you visualize the signs, the universal symbol? "No More Masks!"
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When it comes to taking on the most abstract and dynamic of roles, actress Kate Hudson proves to be a goddess with every character she commits to. For those who haven't seen her dramatic debut in the infamous How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Hudson takes on the personality of eager journalist Andie Anderson as the "How-To" girl for a rapidly growing magazine in the heart of New York City.
After a miscommunicated article pitch, Andie finds herself dating a guy with determination to drive him away, using the "mistakes every girl makes" and doing all things guys, in theory, are meant to loathe. So, following in the queen's footsteps, instead of another ritualistic article preaching how girls can work to keep our relationships stable and satisfying, let's take an inverse lesson from Kate herself, and learn exactly how to send them running.
Clingy, needy, and whiny. Now it may be just a hunch, but he probably doesn't want to receive a phone call at 3 in the morning listening to you relay everything you had to eat that day. Requesting to see him every night and then getting emotional when he seems less-than-thrilled after you've cut into his plans? That's a no-go as well. And please girls, for the sake of keeping our reputation as saint-like as possible, minimize most of your vent sessions for your girlfriends. Hearing you complain about work, school, and various aspects of your social life on a constant basis is going to give the impression that you're not only high-maintenance, but hard to handle.
No scrapbooks with photo-shopped baby pictures. Depending on how long you've been with each other, discussions of your future together are to be expected. But planning little Benny Jr.'s childhood and picking out curtains before the question has been popped? Most likely the quickest way to make him rethink his commitment. Many guys don't anticipate thinking long-term, and the thought that you've already planned their life out for them? Not the biggest fans of that.
DO NOT Name his "member." This one goes without explanation. Keep the words "princess" and "Sophia" off his man-territory.
Leave poker night alone. Wanting the acceptance of his friends is one thing, but interrupting — or even dictating — when he can and cannot hang out with his friends is a sure-fire way to send him into rage mode. After all, if he's having guys night anyway, that leaves your night free to see your girls! Split your time evenly, and don't force him to feel like you're an obligation rather than a desire.
Don't be a one-woman circus. As women, we're entitled to our fair amount of mood swings, breakdowns, temper tantrums, petty-instigated arguments — you name it. But when you adapt more personalities than Nicki Minaj, sending him for a loop, he begins to question who he's really with. Don't make him doubt his feelings for you by making him wonder who the woman currently throwing his dishes around the apartment screaming something about a dead "love fern" is, and what happened to the sexy, intelligent, easy-going girl he thought he was with.
The drill is easy to maintain: Simply keep a fair amount of distance with each other and stay rational. With a bit of luck (and solid effort, because that's what any relationship requires), the work to stay steady is made a little bit easier. Just take it from Kate.
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1 teaspoon
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This was great!! I needed a salad for a pot-luck, and had a bowl of fresh plums in the kitchen. My husband forgot to pick up the spinach on his way home so I made it without. I used whole grain rotelli pasta, cut up 4 plums, and added a tablespoon of mayonnaise to the dressing to make it a little thicker. I put a small bowl of blue cheese on the side in case anyone wanted it. It was a big hit! I think I'll have the small amount of leftovers on a plate of spinach for lunch tomorrow!!
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yup, and get rid of the damned sensors (wheel speed, suspension, etc...) All the class needs is a regulated standardized plug in to monitor the ignition, fuel pressure, injector timing, etc,
you don't need standard ecus that are controlled by one manufacturer, you just need solid and accountable practices to mitigate the opportunities for rider aids. Along side open inspections from competing teams/regulatory personnel.
And then ban teams if traction control is detected for a race or two. Real simple math, make it cost prohibitive to run traction control, BUT FOR GOD SAKE DO NOT GIVE ONE MANUFACTURER THE OPPORTUNITY TO dictate the technical aspects to all teams, as that has DONE NOTHING BUT MANIPULATE RACING. Force the guys in GPs to run OEM-consumer ECUs. Standardize the wiring harnesses, etc...


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The 390 Boss is softer then the Targas but still stiff enough to handle the big mountain and jumps. Think of your favorite pair of shoes, thats how the 390 boss feels. The best part about Rome bindings is their adjustability. Tools less ankle and toe straps make quick on hill adjustments a breeze. I use these bindings on my softer boards making for a really playful experience. At the same time, they are built well enough to go and hit 80 foot jumps. Once you try these bindings you will see why its Rome best seller.
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I don't know enough to rate the mechanics of bindings, but the Rome 390 Boss just worked for me. There's a whole bunch of adjustments you can make, maybe too much for the average joe blow like me. My worry the first time out on these was that I was going to be spending half the day making adjustments. But I think I got all of those adjustments right the first time just through sheer, dumb luck. Or maybe I followed all of the directions correctly. Hmmm. My first time out on these bindings only required a one notch (3 degree) angle adjustment and I was comfortable the rest of the day.
My only complaint is that it's a bit of a hassle to make an angle adjustment because you have to remove the foot bed. But once you get it dialed in, it won't matter.
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Had the Rome 390s and loved them...so upgraded to the 390 boss and I love them more. No reason not get these, every reason to get them. Like I said, I'm on my second pair of these (first ones were still perfectly great just wanted to upgrade) and am already planning on my next binding being the same. Sick colorways also
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This is a general review of the Rome company. I bought my son, as set of Rome 390 bindings, on the recommendation of my younger son, who is considered by all who know him as an elite, deep powder back country, boarder. Long story short, the retailer was selling everything out and tricked me into 390, instead of boss, which is what I wanted, due to canting. They refused to exchange once I figured it out. I contacted Rome to inquire about the price and availability, of canted foot beds and if they would fit. I explained what happened at the dealer. Rome really stepped up, refused to take my money, and sent me a set of canted beds all for free, by purolator the very next morning. This is a class company, and it showed. My younger son was blown away, as he bought another hugely popular brand, and was concerned because a friend of his waited a whole season for a couple of defective broken parts from that other brand. The younger son said his next bindings will be Targa, which will be in the next year or 2 because he works and boards hard daily at the same hill.
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Microsoft released the final version of the Vista and Server 2008 SP 2 today and they can be downloaded through the Microsoft Update center on your PC. For both the 32-bit and 64-bit versions, any beta builds of SP 2 MUST be uninstalled before attempting to install the final version. In order to uninstall the beta build, use the Control Panel application Programs and Features, select "View installed updates", and look for KB94846 in "Windows".


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Want a new digicam that gives you a bit more resolution and zoom reach than yesterday's entry-level models, but aren't willing to break the bank to get it? The Canon PowerShot A2600 may well have your name on it.
On its front deck, the Canon A2600 sports a 5x optical zoom lens with a 28mm wide angle. Maximum aperture varies from f/2.8 to a decidedly dim f/6.9 across the zoom range, and there's no optical image stabilization, so compromises are definitely being made to achieve the price -- but that was true for yesterday's cameras too. Canon does at least include digital image stabilization, which will try and prevent blurring, but will likely increase noise levels in the process. The A2600 features a 16 megapixel image sensor paired with a DIGIC 4 image processor. There's also a three-inch LCD screen.
To keep things simple and approachable, Canon has included a Smart Auto function that lets the PowerShot A2600 recognize one of 32 scene types, then configure itself appropriately. And as well as stills, you can also shoot 720p high-def video clips. Power comes from a proprietary lithium-ion battery, and the Canon A2600 features an unusual Eco mode that detects when the camera is stationary and puts it in sleep mode after ten seconds.
The Canon PowerShot A2600 ships from February 2013 in five body colors: black, silver, red, blue, or pink. Estimated retail pricing is around US$150.


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Assistant professor of sociology Anna Muraco of Loyola Marymount University is one of the collaborators on the first national project to study health and wellness among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender elders and their caregivers. The project, Caring and Aging with Pride, was launched in May 2010 and is funded by the National Institute of Aging and National Institutes of Health.
"I'm glad to be a part of this research, which is so understudied," Muraco said. "The LGBT senior citizen community tends to be invisible and doubly marginalized for being older and for being LGBT. We're now able to document these people's lives who we don't know much about."
Caring and Aging with Pride is a two-year collaboration between community-based LGBT agencies in eight cities across the nation, including Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, New York, San Francisco, Seattle and Brooklyn Park, Minn. During the first phase of the study, volunteer participants were mailed an anonymous questionnaire asking questions about their physical, mental and emotional life experiences and about any discrimination issues that they may have faced.
"We're still in the preliminary stages, and it's one of the first studies of its kind, so it's hard to know what the research will reveal," Muraco said. "But this is our first chance to describe what the population looks like and what it meant to grow up and age as a LGBT person for people in this generation."
The next phase will be conducting interviews with some of the participants who are located in Los Angeles. One of Muraco's students, Nerissa Izziray, a senior sociology major, will serve as a research assistant on the project and will help Muraco with the interviews. Muraco said the team of collaborators hopes to gain insight about key issues facing the LGBT senior citizen community, including but not limited to housing, economics, power of attorney, health care, ageism, AIDS/HIV, family issues and the long-term effects of discrimination.
"The study might be able to provide a framework for looking at the resilience of a particular group who dealt with different life circumstances and survived," Muraco said. "Also, it might give the LGBT senior community an opportunity to have a legacy, a chance to provide a story to what they have experienced."
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Welcome to the Pacific Northwest gardens blog, an online journal on garden related subjects. I will share with you my personal thoughts and experiences as an avid plant enthusiast in the Pacific Northwest.
Monthly Archive for September, 2006
It's FALL!!!…job interview, bulbs, and fall planting
Brr….temperature outside is consistently staying below 60 degrees it seems like. The recent rains and the scenescence of my Cornus florida and the surge of students when I went to Edmonds Community College for my job interview this morning really signaled….FALL. [Read More]
Upcoming Fall Events
The Miller Lecture kicked off the 2006 Fall Season with Peter Valder presenting a most enjoyable talk on "The Romance of Chinese Plants", which brought back many memories of the gardens, parks, and plants I encountered when I was there in China studying abroad during the 2004-2005 school year. I had a chance to chat with Peter after his talk and tell him "thank you" for writing his book, "The Garden Plants of China", which I used extensively when I put together my Chinese Garden vignette at the NW Flower and Garden Show in 2001. [Read More]
Late Summer Ramblin's…oh, and plants too!
As summer is drawing to an end, I reflect on the garden this summer. [Read More]
Seattle Dahlia Society's Annual Show!
Late Summer is ablazed with color with dazzling dahlias in bloom. What a treat it is to see an assortment of colors and varieties all in one place: The Lake City Community Center! [Read More]


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As the victim in a domestic violence case, if I am subpoenaed to testify, do i have to?
I'm trying to get the case dismissed by the state. I didn't press charges the state did and i DO NOT want to testify. If i get a subpoena do i truly have to testify? or can i refuse?
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You can refuse if the other party is your husband, otherwise Yes, you'll be required to testify.
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No. You never are required to testify. You may be required to take the witness stand, but you have the right not to answer any questions. Even if they put you in jail, you never have to talk to them. Talking to cops and attorneys is how they make a case. No information, no case. I do not believe that they can absolutely guarantee that any testimony that you give would never be used against YOU. That is your right under the 5th amendment. Say nothing.
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No you don't have to testify. Call the prosecuting attorney and tell them that you are not going to testify in their case. All it is going to do is cost a bunch of money for you and I assume your boyfriend. They will make him go to some class and that costs money too. It is all about money.
I don't agree that he should abuse you but I don't agree that the States are properly handling domestic violence cases either, it is doing nothing but costing the PEOPLE OF THIS COUNTRY MONEY.
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In a criminal case, you must show-up to testify. You can not be required to testify against your husband, however.
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You must respond to a supoena to testify.
You really should testify even if there is no suboena. This is not aceptable behavior.
As the recognized victim you should not stress out on this. They know what happened. You just might have to say a simple yes or no at some point.
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I cannot fathom why a victim of domestic violence would protect their abuser/attacker. Yes, you have to show up and will be required to answer the questions that the judge deems appropriate or you could face contempt of court charges and be jailed yourself. People who defend their attackers, change their minds, etc after the police are involved sicken me to the core. This attitude is a contributing factor to others keeping silent in dangerous situations as well as endangering society as a whole. The anger that propels an abuser does not stop at the victims front door, it spills over into society at large.
We, as a society, have come a long way in recognizing domestic violence. There was a time, not so very long ago, when women were considered property and could be treated in any manner that their spouse chose. And, there are still societies in the world where women are routinely abused with no action taken against their abusers. Refusing to cooperate with the authorities is one way to spit in the face of the sufferings of other women - past and present.
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Chances are you won't actually have to testify. They usually agree to a charge before it gets to that point. Most cases are settled within an hour of going to court. If you have to testify, why are you afraid of? The bull that goes with the whole situation? If the police were called and no doubt you were assaulted, why not press charges. What hold does this person have on you? Wouldn't you like to be able to do what you want without worrying about getting slapped or punched?
If you do go to court, the courtroom is only limited to people involved in the case. Don't be a victim.
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IF you are subpeonaed, you have no choice. To not testify is legally punishable and your testimony will be mandatory.
Unless, of course, its your husband, then you can claim husband/wife privilege.
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yes, if you get subpoenaed you must show up or be issued a warrant for your arrest...
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you will be held in contempt of court why would you protect the animal that has been beating you pelligrino palomba in phoenix beat his wife to death feb 2006 his wife never told anyone of the marital problems testify before you become part of a more violent statstic
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Yes. If you do not show up for court that is contempt of court and a will result in your arrest. If you go and are dishonest on the stand that is perjury. You do however have the right to plead the fifth. My advise would be to contact the state about how you feel. Perhaps if they hear you as the main witness are not going to be supportive the case may be dropped.However, it is a shame that if you truly were a victim that you would not want to pursue justice but that is your choice.
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Yes, if subpoenaed, you have to testify. Otherwise, your reward for protecting the dude that knocked you around could be getting arrested for contempt of court.
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You have to show up if you are issued a subpeona, or you can be arrested.
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If you recieve a subpoena, you MUST go to court on the day and time specified, and you may be REQUIRED to testify, and that testimony MUST be the 'truth' ... if you lie, that is perjury and YOU can end up going to jail for far longer than your partner, if s/he is convicted. Domestic violence is a CRIME and the law is such that even if the person who was 'hurt' doesn't want to press charges, the city, county, or state can and often DOES ... and if you are 'seeing' or 'talking' to the defendant in this case ... with or without a restraining order ... YOU can go to jail, too, for violating the LAW. This is a protection of YOU since many people in a relationship where there is domestic violence 'change their minds' ... and that is the WRONG thing to do at least 80% of the time (up to 99.99%).
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You must attend and answer any questions allowed by the Judge, unless you are willing to go to jail for contempt.
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if you refuse then you are allowing the abuse to continue of your own decision..abuse is wrong..think about what you are doing..it must have been very bad for the state to charge him in the first place..physical injuries..I am a DV survivor..9 years abuse free..
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No, you can be compelled to tesify and if you fail to do so, it could be considered Contempt of Court and a bench warrant issued for your arrest.
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Choosing the Right Domain Name
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Choosing the right domain name for your automotive selling needs is the modern-day equivalent to the 1-800 number, your business name, and your physical street address, all rolled into one. Choosing the right domain name is arguably the most important decision one can make when moving your business to the online world.
Luckily, registering a domain name is not an expensive thing to do. Unluckily, however, there are over 100 million registered domain names, making it difficult sometimes to select the right domain name for you. Once you have your perfect domain name, make sure it fits on a business card and is easy to remember when seen in print or mentioned over the phone.
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Naming your website after your domain name seems obvious to some; however, just to ensure everyone is on the same page, we need to repeat it again: Name your site after its domain name. Think about it…AutoProMetrix.com is our domain name. It wouldn't make sense to call our website Dealer Sites, because no doubt someone has the URL DealerSites.com. Every single would-be customer would be lost to someone who may be a competitor. In the very competitive world of online marketing and advertising, you need to be sure that when someone thinks of you, they find – you!
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How do I choose a good domain name?
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The domain I am looking for isn't available.
This will almost certainly be the case for some of you. If this happens, try some variations on the domain you want. Be aware, however, that domains using the word to can be tricky, because there are other ways to spell it (e.g., 2, too, two). Similarly, using numbers can also be misleading, as your potential customer won't know if the name is spelled 7 or seven. Another concern is that using numbers can make you sound very unprofessional. If you want some personal advice, stay away from the numbers in everything web unless you are still in high school and your target group is young people.
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I've got my domain name…now what?
Don't forget to include your domain name in your site's title/logo area. And put your domain name on all company promotional materials, such as business cards and stationery.
I would also suggest choosing a website URL soon after you've built your automotive website. Remember that if you start telling your customers, friends, family, and prospects to check out your [name].AutoProSites.com URL only to then change it within a few months, you could suffer from lost visitors as a result of your domain changes. The same is true of choosing a domain, then changing it a year later when it's time to renew.
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is there any way of 'curing' that wierd 'you look pale' cause its bugging me how everyone always tell me 'you look pale' whenever i walk by them.
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