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The pattern uses about a 1/2 yard of medium- to heavy-weight canvas for the outside. The backpack holds its shape pretty well due to the piping and the quilted bottom, but if you wanted a more rigid backpack you could also interface it with something thick, like another layer of canvas. In addition to the outer fabric, you'll need about 1/4 yard of medium-weight fabric for the straps and bottom and a small amount of fleece or quilt batting for the bottom panel and strap padding.
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The world in Junot Diaz's short story collection Drown is gritty, sad, and hilarious, and the pictures he paints of life in the Dominican Republic, and of Dominican immigrants in America, is rich with pathos. When Drown came out in 1996, Diaz was hailed as one of the "new voices" — and already, the highest praise for a young writer is to be called the "next Junot Diaz."
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With ten stories that move from the barrios of the Dominican Republic to the struggling urban communities of New Jersey, Junot Diaz makes his remarkable debut. In "Ysrael", two brothers hunt a disfigured boy who hides behind a mask; in "No Face", the mirror is flipped and perspective belongs to the tormented. In "Fiesta, 1980", a spirited family gathering plays against the noiseless hum of a father's infidelities. In "Boyfriend", a young man eavesdrops on the woman next door and colors in the life overheard with the drama born of intense longing. And always, it seems there is the throb of waiting: in "Aguantando", for the fulfillment of a promise; in "Negocios", for rescue; in "Aurora", for respite; in "Drown", for resolution.
"This stunning collection of stories offers an unsentimental glimpse of life among the immigrants from the Dominican Republic — and other front-line reports on the ambivalent promise of the American dream — by an eloquent and original writer who describes more than physical dislocation in conveying the price that is paid for leaving culture and homeland behind" San Francisco Chronicle
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A debut novel that is a brilliant exploration of a close, complicated family and the struggle between brotherhood and becoming an individual
"This stunning collection of stories offers an unsentimental glimpse of life among the immigrants from the Dominican Republic--and other front-line reports on the ambivalent promise of the American dream--by an eloquent and original writer who describes more than physical dislocation in conveying the price that is paid for leaving culture and homeland behind." --San Francisco Chronicle.
Junot Diaz's stories are as vibrant, tough, unexotic, and beautiful as their settings - Santa Domingo, Dominican Neuva York, the immigrant neighborhoods of industrial New Jersey with their gorgeously polluted skyscapes. Places and voices new to our literature yet classically American: coming-of-age stories full of wild humor, intelligence, rage, and piercing tenderness. And this is just the beginning. Diaz is going to be a giant of American prose. --Francisco Goldman
Ever since Diaz began publishing short stories in venues as prestigious as The New Yorker, he has been touted as a major new talent, and his debut collection affirms this claim. Born and raised in Santo Domingo, Diaz uses the contrast between his island homeland and life in New York City and New Jersey as a fulcrum for his trenchant tales. His young male narrators are teetering into precarious adolescence. For these sons of harsh or absent fathers and bone-weary, stoic mothers, life is an unrelenting hustle. In Santo Domingo, they are sent to stay with relatives when the food runs out at home; in the States, shoplifting and drugdealing supply material necessities and a bit of a thrill in an otherwise exhausting and frustrating existence. There is little affection, sex is destructive, conversation strained, and even the brilliant beauty of a sunset is tainted, its colors the product of pollutants. Keep your eye on Diaz; his first novel is on the way. --Booklist
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For Oxford student Kivrin, traveling back to the 14th century is more than the culmination of her studies - it's the chance for a wonderful adventure. For Dunworthy, her mentor, it is cause for intense worry about the thousands of things that could go wrong. When an accident leaves Kivrin trapped in one of the deadliest eras in human history, the two find themselves in equally gripping - and oddly connected - struggles to survive.
Deftly juggling stories from the 14th and 21st centuries, Willis provides thrilling action - as well as an insightful examination of the things that connect human beings to each other.
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"Ms. Willis displays impressive control of her material; virtually every detail introduced in the early chapters is made to pay off as the separate threads of the story are brought together." (The New York Times Book Review)
"A stunning novel that encompasses both suffering and hope....The best work yet from one of science fiction's best writers." (The Denver Post)
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"Timely, beautiful, terrible and haunting"
Now more than ever, I am recommending that everyone I know listen to this book. It is an amazing, satisfying, beautiful and terrible story mostly about a time traveler who is trapped in a small medieval village that is stricken by the plague. Meanwhile, current day Oxfordshire is also suffering from an especially virulent flu and attendant quarantine. The book was written in 1992 and much of the action takes place in a squalid, medieval village and yet it is all terribly timely. The characters and setting are beautifully written and this is one of the most moving books I've ever had the pleasure of reading or listening to.
Three more selling points for this great book: 1) I love a good, long book from Audible and "Doomsday" is a wonderful 26 hours and 30 minuets of listening to one of my favorite narrators, Jenny Sterlin. 2) "Doomsday won a Hugo Award in 93 and Nebula Award in 92 and 3) Connie Willis has written another book with some of the same characters that is much lighter in tone yet still very worth reading and a good way to recover from the terrible, searing beauty of "The Doomsday Book". That other book is also available on Audible :"To Say Nothing of the Dog"
Listen to "Doomsday" first, save "To Say Nothing of the Dog" to cheer you up and you can then finish off with Jerome K Jerome's sweetly funny "Three Men in a Boat". There- I've just come up with a great plan for your next 50 or hours of Audible listening. You can thank me later. After you've thoroughly enjoyed all of these amazing books.
"WELL DONE...but a real bummer"
I listened to this on vacation and the beach, and it promised to be pure, guilty-pleasure ear candy. I was not disappointed by the writing, the concept, or the reading (the narrator is fanTAStic).
However, I would put a warning label on this that the whole second half of the book is (vague spoiler alert) sort of a sinkhole of depressing events. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone looking for a "pick-me-up" or a happily-ever-after type story.
I guess a book about the plague wouldn't be a typical candidate for that anyway, but for history buffs like me, taking a time machine back to the Middle Ages sounds like such a "fun" idea...and this just isn't a "fun" story.
Still, DEFINITELY worth a read...when you're in the right mood for a downer.
"A Haunting First Book in the Series"
I mistakenly read this series out of order starting with book 2 first. That book "To Say Nothing of the Dog" was an upbeat, funny, and happy experience. The title of this book should be a warning to future readers--"Doomsday". Don't start this book thinking this will be a happy listen. Very long, repetitive, plodding and detailed. That said, I admit I still couldn't stop listening. Time travel and enthralling stories that alternate between past and future. Characters are developed into people that captivate and make the long hours of listening possible. A thoughtful look at time, perception, life, illness and epidemics. A perfect example that even a grueling book can be worth a listen.
"So boring...."
Connie Willis' book was written in early 1990's and that can be clearly noticed. It takes place in what is still our future and it's full of people who try to connect with other people over failing telephone land lines (as if cell phones were not invented in 1992 and the author could not foresee future ways of communication and mankind had to resport to old bakelite phones). Now, this is supposed to be science fiction. A basic ingredient in sf is what is termed as "sense of wonder", meaning that you as the reader should feel removed from this world by the ideas presented in the sf story. Today time travel is a gadet frequently used in sf, so Connie Willis has not invented something new. Even though she presents the idea with a new twist (called "slippage" - the time elasticity caused by time travel itself), it does not reach the sense of wonder threshold. But that is not the worst - this book should have been edited down to less than one third of what it is today. There are so many side plots and alleyways leading nowhere that you wonder if the editor of this book was awake at all. Each conversation and event is dragged out by the author to the point that you as a listener just want to scream: "Get to the point". I just could not complete listening to this book, I gave up after the second part (of three). It was simply just so bo boring and not rewarding to continue. The narrator does a good enough job, but that does not help if the basic structure is so out of joint.
"Too long, repetitive, dull and slowly read to boot"
Very disappointed in this book. It was no where near as enjoyable as the author's book, "To Say Nothing of the Dog." Save your money and skip this dreary book!
"Don't let the bad reviews stop you!"
I loved this book! I listened to another Willis book "To Say Nothing of the Dog" (also an award winner) and enjoyed it immensely. Then, I debated downloading this one. The terrible reviews almost stopped me - but I'm so glad I didn't listen to them. I imagine fans of action/adventure-oriented Science Fiction would not appreciate it. However, if you like more character-oriented scifi, historical novels and British literature, you are likely to enjoy this as I did. I agree that the narration isn't especially outstanding, but I found it perfectly adequate. The characters are very well-developed and many are truly lovable. Try it!
"Did not live up to the hype"
After reading a whole slew of exited, glowing reviews, I optimistically downloaded this book. Sadly, as I slogged through the narrators bland reading, I came to realize this was not nearly the book I had hoped it would be. The time spent in the 'present' is a particular snooze, with me wishing for a switch back to the middle ages, where I at least felt I could learn something new. Indeed, this was the book's only redeeming feature--Connie Willis must have either quite an imagination or is a very thorough researcher. I was very interested in her descriptions of middle age life and customs, and the statistics of the plague she cited were also very interesting, humbling, and downright scary. For this reason alone I gave the book 2 stars and not one. As another reviewer stated, this book is also rather a downer...I'm not the fluffy feathers and floating hearts type but man...I was a little depressed at the end of this story. If you really want a wonderful time travel book, download Stephen King's "11/22/63". The reader is LIGHT YEARS better and so is the story. Don't waste your time on this downer/snoozer.
"One of the Absolute Great Books"
The interplay between the events in future Oxford and 14th century Oxford is beguiling and dizzying. The theme of the ringing of bell changes is a metaphor for this intricate counterpoint of events. The historical details of the past are solid and convincing, and so are the characters of both periods. Agnes, presented with all the exasperating traits that five-year-olds try adults with, is probably the most convincing and lovable portrayal of a young child I have ever encountered in literature. The account of the Black Death and all its horror and grief is not easy reading, but it shouldn't be. It is a real reminder of what life can be like for human beings in any age. The tale is, in the end, consoling and hopeful.
Oh, and in parts, it is very funny.
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""He held my hand, when I was dying.""
In Connie Willis' Hugo and Nebula winning novel Doomsday Book (1992), the Oxford University historians of 2054 use time travel to observe first hand the eras of their fields of study. Kivrin Engle is an undergraduate student keen to visit 1320 for two weeks around Christmas, despite the repeated warnings of her arthritic mentor, Mr. Dunworthy, who believes that the 14th century, what with its cutthroats, witch burnings, and diseases, is too dangerous. Ah, the reckless and ignorant enthusiasm of curious youth! Ah, the helpless and loving concern of experienced adulthood!
From the start, strange problems plague Kivrin's "drop" into 1320, and she begins to learn that the past is vastly different than all her research prepared her for and that its inhabitants are heart-breakingly human. Meanwhile, in 2054 an apparently new and deadly flu virus strikes the technician who programmed Kivrin's drop and soon leads to a city-wide quarantine. Willis tells her story alternating between the parallel plot strands of Kivrin's point of view in the 14th century and Dunworthy's in the 21st. Intense ironies and suspense grow from the inability of student and teacher to communicate with each other and from their different experiences with contagious diseases.
Willis draws well-rounded human beings we care for: in the past, Kivrin (intelligent, brave, sympathetic), Father Roche (devout, kind, good), and little Agnes (cute, spoiled, open), and in the "present," Mr. Dunworthy (wise, ironic, steadfast), Doctor Mary Ahrens (indefatigable, intelligent, caring), and her young nephew Colin (spunky, resourceful, resiliant). And her novel presents a great amount of apparently accurate historical detail of life in the 14th century. Although she is uninterested in "scientific" explanations of time travel, her depiction of infectious diseases is terrifying, reminding us of how difficult it is to remember that they are after all "only" diseases.
The book could be shorter, for sometimes characters repeat things that have earlier been narrated. And perhaps Willis relies too much on convenient narrative contrivances like the disruptions in the landline telephone system (in 2054?!), or the technician's delirium, or the History Department Head's fishing trip to Scotland. Despite its few flaws, however, its vivid historical setting, parallel contagion plots, great characters, and poignant relationships between them make Doomsday Book interesting, suspenseful, and moving. And the way in which "You are here in place of the friend I love" changes from being a revolting motto in the middle of the novel to a haunting phrase during the harrowing climax is beautiful.
With wit, heart, and restraint, the reader Jenny Sterlin expresses the various emotions and agendas of the characters, from Agnes begging Kivrin to tell her a story and Colin telling Dunworthy that an interfering woman is "necrotic," through Kivrin praying for a miracle and Father Roche urging her to return to Heaven, whence she has been sent by God to help them in their hour of need.
If you're interested in the 14th century, in time travel stories about the human condition more than the physics of time travel, in stories about apocalyptic diseases, or in stories about the fraught relationships between children and parents and between believers (and non-believers) and God in time of disaster, you should listen to Doomsday Book.
"fantastic novel"
I'd read this book a couple times on paper already, so I knew it was long and layered...and feared slightly that an audio version might make it more confusing, but it didn't. The narrator did a great job of conveying the story and maintaining clarity.
"enthralling tale of time travel"
do not be put off by the old fashioned start to this book as it improves as it goes on and the plot unfolds. I will be searching out another book by this author. Agreat listen
"You have to listen to this"
This book is excellant. So many superb twists and turns it makes you want to keep listening. It'll make you laugh cry and smile like the village idiot whilst sat on the bus. The interaction of the characters is so fatastic would definately recommend. A must listen to.
"Disappointing comedy of manners"
This listener found Jenny Sterlin's voice flat and uninteresting, which was a drawback for such a long book. There's also a passage of a few paragraphs which gets repeated in the first section of the download, an indication of a lower standard of audio production than most recent Audible recordings.
As for the story itself, I was very disappointed. The pace is extremely leisurely and while the depiction of the pettiness of academic life is mildly amusing, the story failed to grip. Every time I was getting into it, I found myself shaken out by jarring inaccuracies of language or geographical detail. Clearly, these haven't bothered other listeners, but this one found that they severely impeded his ability to suspend disbelief.
A British character who refers to cars as "automobiles"? Cases that are called "valises"? A hospital accident and emergency department called "Casualties" rather than "Casualty"? A pub in the centre of Oxford which is nearly empty a few days before Christmas?
The geography is particularly bad. The heroine, who has travelled back to the fourteenth century to a location 10 miles west of Oxford, imagines that she might be able to see the sky glow of London "50 miles away". From that location, mediaeval London would be 70 miles away. I can't imagine much of a sky glow at that period but, besides, the Chiltern Hills would have blocked any such view even had it been available.
In her cover story, she is supposedly travelling from Yorkshire to Evesham via Oxford, which is a strange and indirect route to take, and is travelling on the road from Oxford to Bath, which runs in entirely the wrong direction.
Such details are individually trivial but cumulatively produce an impression of an author who really doesn't know Oxford and has a poor grasp of British idiom.
I was hoping for history and adventure, but while these are present, they are mostly subordinated to a mild and uninvolving comedy of manners. Disappointing.
"Loved it"
I am certainly no historian and do not know much about the medieval ways of life but this book is very well written, well read, entertaining, impossible to put down. It certainly made me go to the library and start reading about that period in the history books!
"A Smashing Book"
I am not going to comment on how this book is written because I am not qualified to do so, but as an avid reader I do know what I enjoy. This book was one of the best books I have ever read, and as my eyesight is deteriorating now, I shall be purchasing this book so that I can listen to it as much as I wish. Thanks Audible for making it available.
"One of the best simply!"
This is something unusual, a well written really engaging historically true story that simply is almost perfect!
"Bellow Par"
I'm slowly working my way through award winning science fiction and I was really excited about this book. I have a degree in Medieval History and this seemed to combine my two favorite reading genres. The book however was very disappointing. I can't flaw the history, but the story was so dire. No humor, no passion, no excitement. It was mundane banality. I closed the book with a profound feeling of depression and anti climax. I found it difficult to relate to any of the characters, and often found my self wishing that the book would get to the point. I won't give a one star review. That is reserved for tripe such as Jordan's numerous biographies, but I would not recommend reading this book.
"Drop the Telephone spoils a good story"
I got a great feel for what it may have been like to live through the Black Death.
Sadly Connie Willis chose to pad the story out with superfluous repetition, no hint of mobile phones in the mid 21st century leading to silly repetitive story lines about not being able to contact people. In a similar vein if we can invent a sub dermal recording device surly a micro beacon to enable "Historians" to find "the Drop" would not have been beyond the ability of engineers that can send people back to 1348. Again this created irritating repetitive fluff that spoiled what was a great story.
I enjoyed the historical parts of the story but then again I'm a real fan of Historical fiction.
She portrayed the emotions of the numerous characters extremely well.
Yes, it ends rather abruptly having raised loads of questions during the plot building about errors and who was at fault for this disastrous "Drop." Additionally more linking the archaeological evidence to the experiences of Kivrin and what other trips do the University staff embark on.
"Fascinating story"
This was a gripping story on several levels with parallels between the past and the story's present. Unexpectedly moving and not easily forgotten.
The transformation on the naive student of the present day into a tough and resilient charactor.
Pretty much, a little slow in places, particularly the unnecessary dragging out of the Latin quotations at the start of some chapters.
A plague on you all?
Despite some minor irritations with the narration this was a cracking read which kept me up many a long hour
"Detail Detail - Far too much detail"
The authors attempts at making us imagine what it was like in England during the Black Death fall flat. The details (far too many of them for my liking) destroy the momentum. Constantly had a "let's just get on with it" feeling. The narration is so slow that I listened to the back in higher speed. The narration is also tediously monotone and bored. The story, the characters, the events are pretty banal - despite the very promising main idea.
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H.R.807 - Full Faith and Credit Act113th Congress (2013-2014)
|Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-4] (Introduced 02/25/2013)
|House - Ways and Means | Senate - Finance
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|05/13/2013 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Description: Amendment clarifies that any debt issued pursuant to the bill may not be used to pay salaries of Members of Congress and also clarifies that the Secretary must report weekly on the amount of debt issued as well as the reason for such issuance. Sponsor: Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4] (Offered 05/09/2013) Latest Action: 05/09/13 On agreeing to the Camp amendment (A002) Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 340 - 84 (Roll no. 140).


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So the arrival of spring yesterday is met with—snow-making at Appalachian Ski Mountain. And the first full day of spring brings—real snow—and real cold. Making lemonade out of the situation, Brad Moretz of App Ski said that the late season snow is a bonus that they're taking advantage of,
hoping for a great weekend of skiing. He told WSOC-TV that making snow in the latter part of March is almost unheard of, but with the forecast, he felt enough interest in extending the ski season warranted the effort. And with all the school systems in the High Country calling off classes today, there might be a good number of students taking advantage of the weather to hit the slopes. Gunther Jochl of Sugar Mountain Ski Resort said that, with this weather, the end is not in sight.
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Ryan Callahan's arbitration hearing is Thursday and thus far
there has been no indication that the Rangers are close to re-signing the
That may not mean a whole lot though, because everyone was convinced
the Blueshirts would be unable to avoid arbitration with Brandon Dubinsky last
week before the left wing agreed
to a four-year, $16.8 million deal on the morning of his hearing.
Callahan is expected to earn between $4.5 million and $5.2
million when all is said and done, but the Rangers would be wise to lock him up
in advance of his arbitration hearing. That's
because if Callahan gets a one-year deal as a result of arbitration, he'd be eligible
for unrestricted free agency next summer, a possibility the Rangers would like
to avoid.
Though Dubinsky has consistently out-produced Callahan over
the last four seasons, Callahan would have easily outscored Dubinsky last year
if not for injuries. Callahan's value to
the team is far greater than Dubinsky's and it's Callahan that makes Dubinsky a
better player. Though a subjective claim
like that can't be presented as evidence at arbitration, it's a fact the
Rangers are well aware of and they will have to pay Callahan more than Dubinsky
as a result. Budget constraints are
always a factor, but Callahan is New York's heart and soul and in the end, he
will be rewarded as such.
We'll have to wait and see if Callahan signs before
Thursday, but there's little doubt the Rangers' brass is working overtime to
get a deal done.
In today's NY Post Larry Brooks reports that if Callahan signs a one-year deal, it could prevent the
Blueshirts from offering him the captaincy. Brooks reasons that the Rangers wouldn't want to bestow the "C" on a
player that the team could lose next summer and would choose John
Tortorella-favorite Brad Richards to be the captain instead. Of course, Brooks has been willing to report
tidbits from both sides of the fence in the past, so it's possible that the
Rangers floated this captaincy rumor to pressure Callahan into a deal.
The Rangers would surely prefer to ink Callahan long-term
before giving him the captaincy, but the right wing should still be the captain
even if he signs a one-year deal. Like
with Dubinsky, both sides of these negotiations want a resolution and New York
would be silly to strip Callahan of an honor that he's probably expecting with
unrestricted free agency looming ahead. There's
no reason to antagonize Callahan so if the Blueshirts aren't able to sign him
long-term they would be wise to play nice with Callahan to avoid a potential messy
breakup next summer.
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A simple but beautifully crafted logo that works through the slightly hand-drawn nature of the design. I really like the way the orange colour works on a white background and the simple imagery.Posted in Branding → Logo
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Gusteau is an original and unique theme for restaurants, pubs and bars, that combines pure elegance with timeless design and superb technical qualities. I love the impact of the huge image slider, it really grabs your attention.Posted in Web Design → Food
A simple, but perfectly judged, site for a small design team based in Kent, South East England. I really like the relaxed feel of the design and the easy way the designer has used textures and type.Posted in Web Design → Design
Navigation with large drop down also known as a 'Mega Menu'. Ideal for e-commerce sites with large product ranges. I like the clean design and subtle colour fades that add presence to the menu.Posted in Interface → Element
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This Accordion Styled WordPress theme is built for business world, graphic designers, photographers, video producers, illustrators, artists and other creative freelancers. It's the perfect way to showcase your projects in an elegant form.Posted in Web Design → Portfolio
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Krystalrae creates clothing with daring pattern combinations, the site is a perfect match to the bold nature of the designer. I love the typography and great use of scrolling to showcase different outfits.Posted in Web Design → Misc
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Do These Beliefs Cancel Each Other Out?
I totally agree that the trinity really makes no sense whatsoever, how can three equal one, and that is what leads to atheism in many Christians. I just want you to know if you ever experienced Islam this is the only true religion that makes sense. There are many former Christian preachers and fellow Christians that have come to Islam. If you truly want to find out the truth please give Islam a chance. Please don't compare Islam to what you hear all over the media because it is completely not true.
I just want to let you know that all the questions are truly answered in Quran. There are preachers and ministers coming into Islam. So just ask yourself truly why are they coming to Islam? If you're looking for the true religion please check this out. We believe Jesus was a prophet not a god. That's what led to atheism. Don't just go by what you hear in the media. Also there is a lot of scientific miracles in the Quran to take a look at that haven't been proven wrong.
David Hume argued that competing religious claims of miracles "cancel each other out." That is, if competing religions offer up testimonies of the miraculous as support for their faith, then testimonies of miracles themselves cannot provide the basis for religious beliefs. Why? Because these testimonies cancel the credibility of each other out.
The late Ronald Nash said this is probably the strongest of Hume's four subsidiary arguments. [Faith & Reason, p. 238]. Richard Swinburne criticized Hume by arguing that competing religious claims only cancel each other out if the proclaimed miracles of each religion did in fact occur, and if these purported miracles are used to establish the truth of each of these separate religions (since there is nothing prohibiting God from doing a miracle out of kindness to anyone of any faith). [The Concept of Miracle, 1970, (pp. 60-61)].
But listen to what Hume actually said: "This argument...is not in reality different from the reasoning of a judge, who supposes that the credit of two witnesses, maintaining a crime against anyone, is destroyed by the testimony of two others, who affirm him to have been two hundred leagues distant, at the same instant when the crime is said to have been committed." [An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, Section X]
For Hume this is an epistemological problem, and a credibility problem. Against Swinburne, who claims the force of Hume's argument only works if the proclaimed miracles of each religion did in fact occur, the question in Hume's mind is how he can even know whether or not both miracles occurred, since the credibility of both is suspect. And as far as these purported miracles being used to establish the truth of each of these separate religions goes, how about the claim that Muhammad was miraculously inspired to write the Koran (where it states Jesus did not rise from the dead), and compared that with the Christian claim that Jesus did rise from the grave?
Hence, the Muslim faith does indeed "cancel out" the credibility and epistemological significance of Christianity, and vice versa.


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By LES BOWENSun Advocate reporter
Carbon County commissioners approved a conditional use permit on March 7 for Questar Corporation to construct and operate a 24-inch gas pipeline between an existing pipeline near Soldier Creek at the base of the Book Cliffs, crossing the Tavaputs plateau and continuing into Duchesne County.
In 2005, Questar installed a gas line from the western boundary of Carbon County, through Carbonville and terminating at existing lines at Soldier Creek.
Questar currently operates a pipeline in Nine Mile Canyon. But in 2004, when the gas company proposed an expansion of its pipelines, community members voiced opposition to installing a 24-inch pipeline in Nine Mile.
As in many other other natural gas exploration and drilling projects in the northeast portion of the county, concerns voiced by opposition centered largely around preserving cultural and historic artifacts in the area.
Since that time, Questar has explored alternate routes and settled on a route that bypasses much of Nine Mile Canyon. Instead, the gas company will add a new utility right-of-way on the Tavaputs Plateau.
Plans for the pipeline show a route along the base of the Book Cliffs from Soldier Creek to Rock Canyon, where the pipeline climbs onto the Tavaputs. Eventually, the pipeline meets existing roads and drops into Nine Mile Canyon in Duchesne County near Gate Canyon and joins an existing pipeline in Duchesne County. The pipeline parallels Nine Mile Canyon Road for approximately two miles before heading north, where it follows the existing pipeline into Uintah County where it terminates in the Uintah Basin.
Tim Blackham, who represented Questar at the commission meeting, confirmed that the purpose of the pipeline was to increase capacity for natural gas between the Uintah Basin and the Castle Valley.
To access the pipeline, Questar proposed using multiple county roads and improving or building a handful of other roads where necessary. The project will create new traffic on state roads, such as U.S. Highway 6 and Utah Highway 123. Various county roads will also be impacted, such as Soldier Creek, Nine Mile Canyon, Dugout Canyon and Clarks Valley roads. A handful of private roads, such as Whitmore Canyon Road will also see impact.
Because construction crews will be using county roads, the company will need to comply with the county's road encroachment ordinance, which was passed by the commission in 2006. Under the ordinance, Questar will be required to take steps to repair or rebuild any roads damaged in the project.
County planning director Dave Levanger said that Questar will need to file a plan for each of the roads utilized as part of the pipeline constriction or operation.
County land and access coordinator Rex Sacco expressed concerns about locations where the pipeline passes under county roads. He requested that Questar work to ensure that the road and pipeline are designed in such a way that it will handle the heavy truck traffic present on many county roads. He said that if necessary, the pipeline under roads would by constructed of heavier materials.
Blackham told commissioners that Questar has completed all of the environmental assessments relating to the pipeline, but has not secured all of the necessary rights-of-way.
He said Questar hopes to begin construction by May 1. He said construction should be completed and the pipeline will be in service by Nov. 1.
He added that the project will cost in excess of $100 million.
The commission approved a conditional use permit for Questar's pipeline under the condition that the gas company comply with any city, county, state or federal ordinances and laws.


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As red carpet devotees and glamour enthusiasts, we think it's practically impossible to resist the excitement of award shows. There's something so utterly enthralling about all the gorgeous gowns and stunning jewels-it's addictive viewing, to put it mildly! While some might say that feasting on these fashion fantasies is an indulgence, we think it's actually an exercise in practicality. After all, your social calendar invariably calls for a few dressy events each year, so it's important to start scouting for ideas as early as possible! Of course, when dressing for formal occasions, the key to creating a truly standout ensemble is to pick the perfect accent pieces, so we've assembled a few fabulous items to help you do just that! Some are super splurges, others are thrifty thrills, but one thing's for sure: you're certain to find a little inspiration in these wonderful award show accessories!
1. Anya Hindmarch Marano Metallic Croc-Effect Clutch ($425)
Some fashion plates pick elaborate minauders, but we prefer an understated and chic choice-like Anya Hindmarch's hard-frame clutch-for a fabulous night out. Petite in stature and sophisticated in color, the mock-croc bag is a timeless essential and a great accompaniment to any evening gown.
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Delicate yet jaw-dropping, this 18K white and rose gold ring boasts a magnificent array of round white diamonds and natural brown diamonds. The ring's leaf shape offers a regal riff on nature and would look stunning on anyone's finger.
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One of our favorite ways to instantly look elegant is to reach for a red lipstick-but not any hue will do! No, dear readers, you need something richly pigmented and in a beautiful bold hue, like Giorgio Armani's newest lipstick. Its long-wear formula will hold up through the after party and the unforgettable shade will surely turn heads.
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Ask any well-dressed woman how she achieves her sartorial success and more often that not she'll tell you the secret is having a handful of key basics. And while those essentials may vary-one person's pencil skirt is another's skinny jeans-one category remains constant: T Shirts. Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen understand the necessity of having a closet full of killer Ts, which is why their company StyleMint is such a genius idea. The online-only boutique offers a limited-edition selection of noteworthy T Shirts each month, all available for only $29.99 each. Even better: the shirts are decidedly versatile and incredibly soft, so they're appealing on every level! As if that wasn't enough, the StyleMint is also offering new customers a 10% discount on their first shirt; simply enter the promo code WEAR at checkout!
So what can you expect for October? We've got an inside peek at StyleMint's monthly offerings, so read on for details on each T Shirt and how you can buy it!
1. Magnolia
A slouchy T Shirt is a thing of beauty: it makes tailored trousers look a little cooler and gives body-con skirts an effortless air. If you don't have this key T Shirt style in your closet-and you should-consider the Magnolia T. Whether you go for basic black or pick it up in blue, it's sure to become one of your go-to pieces!
2. Hudson
The color-block trend is still huge for fall, but instead of featuring wild hues, the look is a bit subtler this time around. One way to embrace it is via this chic two-tone T, which boasts a deep v-neck silhouette and is also available in charcoal/black. The Hudson is asymmetrical (the hemline is longer in back), making it an ideal option to wear with skinny, cuffed jeans and pointy heels or tucked into a pair of wide-leg pants.
3. Lennox
While we adore our basic T Shirts, sometimes it's nice to throw a little pattern into the mix. The striped Lennox T is the ideal pick for punching up your favorite looks, plus it has an incredibly flattering deep v-neckline. Available in two color combos- Black/Ivory or Black/Cherry Tomato-this shirt will look chic with everything from a ground-grazing maxi to a slim suit.
4. Prince
This simple crewneck is like the LBD of Ts: it will always be in style and you can wear it just about anywhere. It comes in a number of colors-including the navy, shown, as well as army green, white, blue, and mushroom-and would look amazing styled with a statement necklace, cropped trousers, and heeled loafers for the office. You could also wear it on the weekend with your favorite cords and baseball jacket, either way, it's sure to look chic!


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I'm using this thread to post a (hopefully) weekly video posting with decent frags that I get. I decided to do this rather than continue working on Paradox 2, mainly because I don't have the time, but I might work on it later on when my schedule is a bit more open. I'm not really taking any demos at this time as I've got plenty of demos of my own to go through (about 32 full demos), but if I need them later I'll let everyone know.
Episode 1: mikelikerockets really likes rockets.
Episode 2: Venova goes flying
Episode 3: frenzy131 gets a surprise
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