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The Power of Independent Thinking
A Gala for Liberty: Special Tribute from Ron Paul
Recorded: Tuesday, November 15, 2011
The Independent Institutes 25th Anniversary with Congressman Ron Paul and Independent Institute President David J. Theroux.
Experts: Ron Paul, David J. TherouxType: Independent Institute EventIssues: Freedom, History (U.S), Political Ideology and Philosophy
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Full Video of The Independent Institutes 2011 25th Anniversary Gala for Liberty held November 15, 2011.
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Originally aired on 11/20/09 on FoxBusiness.com Live. Jeffrey A. Miron, Research Fellow at the Independent Institute and author of Drug War Crimes, argues in favor of legalizing marijuana and other drugs in the U.S.
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Ron Paul interviews Senior Fellow Ivan Eland on his new book Recarving Rushmore.
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Bush, Obama, and Presidential Power
Recorded: Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Ron Paul, Richard Shenkman, and Ivan Eland, author of Recarving Rushmore, discuss which presidents were the best and worst at promoting peace, prosperity, and liberty.
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Each year, the U.S. government spends over $30 billion on the drug war and arrests more than 1.5 million people on drug-related charges. Currently more than 318,000 people are behind bars in the U.S. for drug violationsmore than the number of people incarcer-ated for all crimes in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain combined. Have current drug laws deterred drug abuse and reduced crime? What are the real costs of this countrys war on drugs? Is there a link between the homicide rate and the amount of resources given to drug prohibition? Please join us as Boston University economist Jeffrey Miron (author of the major new book, Drug War Crimes) and former San Jose police chief, Joseph McNamara, examine these questions and explore real alternatives to Americas War on Drugs.
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Boston University Professor of Economics and author of the new book, Drug War Crimes: The Consequences of Prohibition. His articles on Drug Policy have appeared in Social Research, Boston Globe and the London Observer. He received his Ph. D. in economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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Research Fellow, Hoover Institution. Former Chief of Police, San Jose, CA and Kansas City, MO. He has published articles in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, and other publications. He has been a commentator for NPR and has appeared on Meet the Press, Good Morning America, Sixty Minutes, and other programs.
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Founder and Executive Director of the Drug Policy Alliance, the leading organization in the United States promoting alternatives to the War on Drugs. Dr. Nadelmann received his Ph.D. and J.D. from Harvard University and a Masters degree in International Relations from the London School of Economics. His speaking and writings on drug policy have attracted international attention and appeared in Science, American Heritage, National Review, and others.
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Late in 2014, rumors surfaced that Shelton Benjamin was going to make a return to WWE because the company filed for a trademark to his name. It turns out that it was simply for merchandising reason. Well, good news if you've been wanting Benjamin back in the United States. He has now been signed to a contract by GFW and should be a part of that summer tour. Jeff Jarrett has been building himself quite the roster.
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Rumors are floating around like crazy right now that Shelton Benjamin was going to be making a return to WWE. The speculation was fueled by the fact that the company has filed for trademark rights to his name. While a return has not been completely ruled out, the belief is that management applied for the trademark for merchandising reasons. Benjamin was recently asked on social media about a comeback, and he did not seem all that enthusiastic about the possibility.
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Location is perfect! Seconds away from Outlets, minutes from downtown yet feels far enough away to brag about "being away". Super quiet, always clean, stocked so well you don't have to remember to bring everything. So spacious everyone is more than comfortable. Fireplace for the winter, air conditioners for the summer. Owners truly care about your experience. Highly recommend - won't be disappointed!
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We had a great time and loved the accommodations. Tom and Heather are excellent owners and get back to you right away. I highly recommend staying here!
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Re: Newsflash: Soviets Tried to Kill JPII
Dave: You probably weren't even alive when Mehmet Ali Agca shot John Paul on May 13, 1981. Ever since that date the mainstream press has done all it can to play down if not ignore entirely any Kremlin-KGB links to the near-assassination. For you it may now be a no-brainer that the Soviets were behind the effort, but I wouldn't be so quick to scoff at news of the Italian commission's latest findings. There's probably greater acceptance of Alger Hiss's communist ties among the mainstream media than serious agreement that the Soviets tried to murder the Polish pope.
Consider what was included -- i.e. not included -- in MSM obituaries of JPII last April. First, the New York Times on April 3, 2005:
Investigators searching Mr. Agca's past learned that he was a murderer who had escaped from a Turkish prison in 1979 and had ties to a neo-Nazi group, the Gray Wolves. But no evidence of a conspiracy to kill the pope was found. Mr. Agca was tried by the Italian authorities and sentenced to life in prison.
The assailant later said the shooting was a Soviet-inspired plot involving Bulgarian and Turkish agents, and investigators uncovered tantalizing details that seemed to support some of his assertions. But an Italian court in 1986 found the evidence ambiguous and acquitted three Bulgarians and three Turks of conspiracy in the case. A link between the attack and the Bulgarian government was often asserted, but never proved.
That's it: "asserted, but never proved."
The Washington Post of April 3, 2005, was similarly vague and not even willing to raise the possibility of Soviet involvement:
In July 1981, Agca was sentenced to life in prison. Later, he sought to implicate others in the attack, and in 1984 three Bulgarians and five Turks went on trial in Rome. Although a second trial in 1986 yielded no conspiracy convictions, questions persisted about whether Agca acted alone. On Dec. 27, 1983, John Paul visited Agca in his prison cell to forgive him in person, and the two sat face-to-face for 20 minutes. After 19 years in jail in Italy, Agca was pardoned in 2000 and returned to Turkey, where he is serving a sentence for the murder of a journalist.
Meanwhile, Newsweek in its April 11, 2005 issue didn't even bother to discuss the shooting, let alone any conspiracy. It simply referred to a famous photo of the "magnanimous pope, forgiving the deranged Turk who shot him, Mehmet Ali Agca." Of course, its use of "deranged" is a giveaway, implying that JPII was shot by a nut acting alone in his insanity.
Interestingly, only Time magazine, in its April 11, 2005 issue, raised the larger conspiracy question -- merely to knock it down with characteristic wishy-washiness:
Agca's motives remain shrouded. Italian police believed he was working at the behest of a Bulgarian government trying to satisfy a Soviet wish to be rid of Solidarity's patron. Italian journalists recently claimed to have seen East German files on Soviet involvement in a plot to kill the Pope.
In any case, there can be no doubt as to the attempt's spectacular failure.
Trust me, Dave. It's going to take many, many more Italian-like commission reports before the matter of Soviet involvement in the near murder of a great pope is widely understood and accepted.
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Two students from El Paso Gridley High School were selected to serve on Senator Jason Brickman's Student Advisory Council for the 2015-2016 school year. The two students, Zach Johnson and Sydney Butikofer, attend Mr. Sax's US-11 class. Both engaged in activities thought out the year culminating in a visit to the State Capital last week. Zach and Sydney were on the Senate floor listening to Representatives Tom Bennett and Dan Brady discuss their experiences in representing citizens in their respective districts.
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A few months ago my parents adopted my nephew, for about a year before they were his legal guardian, so prior to the adoption they had to "play by CPS rules" when it came to discipline. While they were visiting this past week my Dad and I started talking about disciplining my nephew when he talks back (OMG I would have knocked the crap out of my kids had they talked to me the way my nephew talked to my mom and I don't believe in physical discipline). I mentioned about how my sister and I were always standing in the corner when we acted up. Dad told me that when they went through the initial counseling session and CPS inquired about discipline techniques they used they were told they could not make him stand in the corner because it "alienated" him. They could put a chair in the corner that faced out, but they could not make him face the wall.
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Jolt'n Joe'sRead MoreVisit Jolts n joes and indulge in some good old-fashioned American cuisine. This restaurant's fully stocked bar is a perk for patrons who enjoy a fine wine (or more) with their meal. Score happy hour deals and steals at Jolts n joes. Bask in the sun (or moon!) light when you dine on Jolts n joes' outdoor patio. A dance floor is on hand for folks ready to boogie the night away. Be prepared to raise your voice, though — the restaurant can get noisy. Not a popular place for dress-up dining, most Jolts n joes patrons come in casual attire. Free parking is available right next door. For those who travel by bike, Jolts n joes offers bike racks for diners. At Jolts n joes, you can ease your appetite and please your pocketbook the menu offers a selection of mid-priced, budget-friendly meals. Don't put it off any longer, and give Jolts n joes a try. Make your way over to Jolts n joes and enjoy a delicious American meal in a laid back setting.8076 La Mesa BoulevardLa Mesa, CA US
Shooters CocktailsRead MoreYour taste buds are calling for some down home American cooking from Shooters Cocktails. Take your pick of beer, wine, or other beverages offered on this restaurant's menu. Round up your coworkers and head to Shooters Cocktails for happy hour. There's plenty of room at the restaurant for dancing as well. Expect to wait longer for weekday service as the after-work crowd tends to fill the restaurant. Don't waste time on public transportation! Bring your own wheels to the restaurant and easily park nearby. Shooters Cocktails provides ample space for bikers to store their bikes. For a dish just like mom made, you'll definitely want to stop by Shooters Cocktails' tasty restaurant.10761 Jamacha BoulevardSpring Valley, CA US
Blu Flayme Hookah Lounge & BarRead MoreFind something on the menu for everyone at Blu flayme in Spring Valley. Blu flayme provides seasonal outdoor seating — be sure to grab a chair before it's too late. Prepare to face the crowds if you visit on the weekend — Friday and Saturday are Blu flayme's busiest days. Easily accessible parking options are located near this dining establishment.3515 Sweetwater Springs BoulevardSpring Valley, CA US


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Major Lazer at First Avenue, 3/20/13
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Major Lazer with Lunice and Paul Devro
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
At the beginning, DJ Paul Dervo spun some decidedly reserved-tempo tracks that effectively warmed people up but didn't find them exuding too much energy initially, the crowd was gearing up for a crazy night. It was an effective intro, with a variety that included some EDM and some rap like Trinidad James, finding the spots where the genres mixed appropriately. A well-chosen DJ for the spot provided, he showcased the technical side of what the DJ's role was without aiming for too much flash.
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When the cartoon introduction to the Major Lazer character played on the screen, the audience began to lose their shit and they never got it back. Immediately upon revealing themselves behind the screen, Diplo and his crew threw vuvuzelas into the crowd and said "If you like something, blow your horn." Horns blew throughout the night, accompanied with screams and hand claps and manic dancing. Diplo traded places with Jillionaire and Walshy Fire, all dressed in suits initially, throughout the night as DJing duties were switched with dancing or crowd-hyping duties. Mela Murder held down dancing duties the entire time, and her toned body showed off the her level of prominence in twerking.
Cues to jump as high as you can, to strip off your shirt and wave it wildly in the air, to bring your body as low as it could go, to move to your extreme right or extreme left at each beat, and countless other crowd control techniques, brought the role of hypeman to a whole new degree. At one point, Mela Murder got to highlight her skills and take center stage, and Jillionaire asked that the audience not dance while she did. But when Diplo hit the drop, the whole place went from still to balls-out dumb as if they couldn't help themselves.
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Quickly shifting from "Pon De Floor" to "Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)" -- why not? -- to "Jump Up" to "Smells Like Teen Spirit" -- I'm less inclined to ask why not, but it worked -- the energy level refused to dip, as Jillionaire proceeded to spray everyone with champagne. As the intro to "Hold the Line" began, Diplo asked a dude to come on stage this time. Prepared to dance with the same spirit the ladies provided before, he was instead instructed to lie on his back on a towel as Mela Murder leapt from the giant speaker facade that towered the DJs and violently beat her crotch into him with wild abandon. As he lay there helpless I began to see the potential for twerking as vehemently feminist expression.
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London, April 28 (IANS) An Indian-origin police woman in Britain, who took nearly 850 days sick leave due to stress, has resigned. She would "go off sick, return to work and then go absent again", a media report said.
Hina Parekh, 43, took 848 days of sick leave, averaging just five shifts a month on the beat.
The Sun reported that senior officers took up her "unsatisfactory" attendance after an audit showed she averaged almost 170 sick leaves a year.
She, however, resigned before she could be sacked.
"Hina should have been dealt with a long time ago but the force was nervous.
"Everyone had to work harder on her relief because she wasn't there and taxpayers were left picking up her wages.
"She'd go off sick, return to work and then go absent again," a source was quoted as saying.
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Softball roundups: Bairnsfather has another no-hitter
ALEXANDRIA, La. — Ellen Bairnsfather threw her second no-hitter this week and went 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs batted in as Monterey shut out the Marksville Lady Tigers 10-0 in five innings Friday afternoon at the Grace Christian Softball Tournament.
Bairnsfather struck out six batters and walked just one in a complete-game outing. Monterey led Marksville 7-0 after two innings of play and never looked back. Karlee Woodruff went 2-for-3 with a double and three RBIs while Bailey New and Baler Smith each had a double and one RBI.
Monterey (6-7) plays two games today at the Grace Christian Softball Tournament. The Lady Wolves take on Georgetown at 10 a.m. and then they go up against Lafayette Christian at 2 p.m.
Vidalia 10, LaSalle 6
JENA, La. — Taylor Rogers was solid on the mound for Vidalia in her four innings of work as the Lady Vikings defeated the LaSalle Lady Tigers Friday afternoon at the Jena Tournament.
Rogers was the winning pitcher as she allowed two runs (none earned) on five hits and struck out five batters. And she got plenty of help from her teammates as Vidalia scored six runs in the bottom of the first inning and led 8-2 as she was relieved by Laura Perilloux, who gave up four runs (one earned) on six hits and one walk in three innings.
Kennedy Beard had a big game at the plate for the Lady Vikings (10-7) as she went 4-for-5 with a double. Rogers was 2-for-3 and Perilloux was 2-for-4. LaSalle tried to rally from a 10-3 deficit with Perilloux on the mound, but managed just three runs in the top of the seventh inning. Vidalia has two games today at the Jena Tournament – first against Block at 9 a.m. and then against Franklin Parish at 1 p.m.


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The system is understood to have been designed to increase housing supply at a time when building figures are approaching a record low.
However, the change will not apply to shops or warehouses.
The idea was first raised by David Cameron two years ago, when it was suggested that "change of use" rules dictating whether or not a building should be industrial, residential, retail or offices should be relaxed.
A raft of planning laws have been similarly altered in recent months to relieve the burdens on both developers and buyers.
The average age for unassisted first time buyers has now reached 33 and Nick Boles, the planning minister, has warned that grandparents face having to spend their retirements "propping up their kids and grandkids" unless they support new development that will make housing more affordable.
Earlier this month, he said that inflation in house prices in recent decades had been unacceptable and was caused by artificial restrictions on building. He warned that it was simply "immoral" that young people had to wait for so long to save a large enough deposit to buy a home.
The rising immigrant population has also been blamed for the increased pressure in the housing sector and ministers have warned that an expected influx of Romanian and Bulgarian migrants next year will "cause problems".
As many as 300,000 people could enter Britain from the two countries when restrictions on their movement are lifted at the end of this year.
Nick Boles,the planning minister, is said to believe that with vacancy rates in the office sector running as high as 21 per cent in some regions, restrictions should be lifted on converting empty spaces into homes.
Under the current system, getting the relevant planning permission can cost hundreds of thousands in legal fees.
Charles Fairhurst, chief executive of Fairbridge Residential Investment Management, told the Financial Times that many office blocks were ideal for conversion: "If you walk around Fitzrovia you quickly realise there are an awful lot of less attractive office buildings which would do better as residential."
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Google Inc.'s
. (
) doodle for the day says it all. A hummingbird appears, followed
by a couple of sleepy monkeys looking for warmth in the midst of
snow. Other eye-catching images follow, together heralding the
coming of Earth Day. Celebrated for the first time in 1970, this
annual event promotes environmental conservation initiatives.
Origin and Impact
Proposed on the international stage noted peace activist John
McConnell, this annual event was first held in the U.S. on this
day in 1970. Founded by Senator Gaylord Nelson, the event gained
international recognition in 1990 as the result of the efforts of
Denis Hayes.
That year, the day was observed in 141 nations with several
events organized through the day. Several communities now
celebrate Earth Week, where events centered on the environment
are held over an entire week.
Corporate Initiatives: Apple Takes the Lead
Apple Inc.
) has taken the lead on environmental initiatives among U.S.
companies this Earth Day. The iPhone maker has launched a program
to recycle its used products for free. It has also promised to
utilize renewable energy sources for its offices, stores and data
This move is aimed at portraying the company as one taking
affirmative action to reduce the negative environmental impact of
its gadgets and Web services. Massive data centers, a result of
the cloud computing push, consumes large amounts of
In fact, cloud computing services consume more power than
China, Japan, Russia, India and the U.S., according to a report
from Greenpeace. The environmental organization has applauded
Apple for its environmental efforts.
Top Green Power Users
This week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released
its national top 100 list of the largest green power users who
are part of the Green Power Partnership. Green power is defined
by the EPA as "those renewable energy resources and technologies
that provide the highest environmental benefit." This partnership
is a voluntary commitment as per which organizations purchase
green power or generate it on-site. For its part, the EPA offers
technical support and advice to such companies.
The latest list features
Intel Corp.
) at the top, followed by
Kohl's Corp.
Microsoft Corp.
Whole Foods Market, Inc.
) and Google. The total green power usage of those participating
in the program adds up to around 24 billion kilowatt-hours.
Renewable Energy Providers and Recyclers
The report from the EPA as well as evidence from Greenpeace
implies that the use of environment friendly energy sources and
recycling activities are poised to increase significantly.
Greenpeace's praise for Apple's initiatives shows that this is
not just a positioning strategy but a genuine initiative.
Below we present three stocks which are poised to benefit from
the increase in demand for clean energy as well as recycling
activities, each of which also has a good Zacks Rank.
Canadian Solar Inc.
Canadian Solar Inc.
) is a vertically-integrated manufacturer of silicon ingots,
wafers, cells, solar modules (panels) and custom-designed solar
power applications. The company designs, manufactures and
delivers solar products and solar system solutions for both
on-grid and off-grid use to customers worldwide. The company was
incorporated in Canada in 2001.
Canadian Solar operates through eight wholly-owned
manufacturing subsidiaries. Canadian Solar is a leading
photovoltaic supplier with over 5 gigawatt (GW) delivered in 70
Canadian Solar holds a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and has
expected earnings growth of 336% for the next financial year. The
forward price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) for the current financial
year (F1) is 7.22.
Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc.
Green Plains Renewable Energy
) is North America's fourth largest ethanol producer, operating
six ethanol plants in Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska and Tennessee with
a combined expected operating capacity of 480 million gallons of
ethanol per year.
Green Plains also operates an independent third-party ethanol
marketing service that currently provides marketing services to
its affiliated plants as well as three third-party ethanol
producers with expected operating capacity of 305 million gallons
per year.
Currently the company holds a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and
has expected earnings growth of 137.4% for the next financial
year. It has a P/E (F1) of 12.51.
Vertex Energy Inc.
Vertex Energy
), formerly World Waste Technologies Inc, is a development-stage
company formed to develop, design, build, own and operate
facilities, which employ systems and technologies designed to
profitably convert municipal solid waste into usable commodities
and products.
Based in Cupertino, California, Vertex Energy also operates as
a consolidator, refiner, and re-refiner of petroleum streams in
the United States. Its petroleum streams include used oil,
transmix, fuel oils, and off-specification commercial chemical
Apart from a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Vertex Energy has
expected earnings growth of 46.6% for the next financial year. It
has a P/E (F1) of 12.64.
The programs implemented by several companies show that their
commitment to the environment is not limited to Earth Day alone.
The beneficial effects of these initiatives are more than
apparent now. This is why these stocks would be good choices, for
you and for the Earth.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Douglas Meeks's Reviews > Shades of Gray
Shades of Gray (KGI, #6)
by Maya Banks (Goodreads Author)
by Maya Banks (Goodreads Author)
Douglas Meeks's review
Jan 02, 13
I finished Shades of Gray: A KGI Novel and still have very mixed feelings about it, the ending and the plot were very good although I would have to say it was not very original. The use of a tool from the "Less than talented writers toolbox" where you do some horrible thing to a beloved character to get an emotional response from readers was almost more than I could stand (no I won't give it away but you will see it coming)and it was a close thing that I was gonna toss the book. It proceeded well from that point with predictable events and ending. The rest of the book other than the cheap writers tool was 3 Star materiel at best and looking back it seems that she has used similar tactics in the past, just not as poorly and blatantly. I know Myra Banks can write but this installment was full of things that closely resembled plagiarisms of Lifetime movies and crime dramas. If you plan on reading this series you might want to read it but this has to be the worst book in the series to date. 3 Stars and I feel I may have been generous.
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Thursday, February 28, 2013
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Here we are on the last day of February. I like March, because it's the gateway to Spring. Daylight Savings begins, our days stretch longer, the air gets warmer, the heavy layers aren't so necessary, and the snow melts away. For the most part... Read more
Wednesday, January 09, 2013
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I have completed one week of clean eating. It was a great week!
In my estimation, I ate clean 90-95% of the time.
*I lost 4.8 lbs in the week.
*I have a ton of energy this week (but funny how the Christmas stuff still isn't put away... Read more
Wednesday, January 02, 2013
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I love going back and reading my new year commitment for the past year:
It's eye opening and I like reflecting on what worked and what didn't.
Fi... Read more
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
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Monday, July 16, 2012
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Thursday, July 05, 2012
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I woke up and weighed in for SparkPeople's Biggest Loser Summer Challenge, Week 3. I was happy to see a 1.8 pound loss, especially during a holiday week.
With my family vacation approaching in a couple of days, my goals have to remain in... Read more
Sunday, June 24, 2012
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I just took a SparkPeople quiz called "Are You Obsessed with Exercise?" and my score/result:
You have a healthy obsession with exercise.
I'll take it. While I don't obsess, I do exercise every day. There's rarely a day off, especiall... Read more
Friday, June 01, 2012
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I'm so glad June is here.
June means a crazy end-of-school-year schedule for the kids, with celebrations here, there and everywhere, end of year projects, checklists galore, and of course, the beginning of the end of the continuous crazy s... Read more
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
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As I was getting all of my heavier weights dusted off yesterday, I looked around my bedroom at my space, and got bummed that there was no way to fit a squat rack in near my elliptical machine. That beast is huge.
In addition to my thirst... Read more
Thursday, April 12, 2012
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I've been struggling lately with the blahs...I'm down to the last 20 pounds to lose. I've been off the wagon but still eating healthy, running, biking, exercising, but not counting calories. When I'm not entirely focused on counting calories,... Read more
Monday, January 02, 2012
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I'm back, after being on hiatus for a couple of months. During October, November and December, Mark and I continued to run, and we completed another 5K on November 19 here at home. It was my worst time for that route- it's in my neighborhood, ... Read more
Monday, October 03, 2011
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Yes, I did it! I ran my first official 5K yesterday. It was a trail run, so it was much different than what I had worked up to (running a flat 5K a couple times a week dur... Read more
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
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I ran 3.2 today. I ran the flat portion on the bike path, so I have to work in some hills/trails for my first official 5K in October, but today was a milestone. I couldn't even run a mile in gym class in high school.
:)... Read more
Thursday, September 08, 2011
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That's the only thing I can think of for a title- blah. It's been a weird couple of weeks here, with Irene causing a power outage last week, the first day of school being postponed for a day, getting my Dad packed up and moved in with my broth... Read more
Friday, August 19, 2011
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I was down .4 this week. No biggie. Actually, for me that's pretty good considering I had that monthly visitor that usually has me up two pounds. :) And it's pretty good considering the fact that I went for another 1/2 glass of wine last nig... Read more


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Christian Education: Preserving our Christian Heritage
Parenthood is a heavy responsibility, and providing Christian education for your child in some form is a concrete way to pass on the truth of the Bible on to the next generation.
James W. Deuink, Ed.D.
Give ear, O my people, to my law: incline your ears to the words of my mouth. I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old: Which we have heard and known, and our fathers have told us. We will not hide them from their children, shewing to the generation to come the praises of the Lord, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath done. For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children: That the generation to come might know them, even the children which should be born; who should arise and declare them to their children: That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments: And might not be as their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation; a generation that set not their heart aright, and whose spirit was not stedfast with God. The children of Ephraim, being armed, and carrying bows, turned back in the day of battle. They kept not the covenant of God, and refused to walk in his laws; And forgat his worlds, and his wonders that he had shewed them (Psalm 78:1-11).
The more I ponder the responsibilities of parenthood, the more awed I become at the responsibility one assumes when he brings a child into the world. Not only does the Bible teach that I am accountable to God for myself and my relationship to him, but I am responsible to God for my wife, my children, and my children's children. I have become accustomed to the idea of being accountable for myself, but I have never been fully able to comprehend the accountability I have for others whose lives become intertwined with mine. Especially frustrating is the knowledge that with my responsibility for my wife and children, there are limitations placed upon my best efforts by the exercise of their sovereign wills. Can I hope to have the kind of influence on them that will result in lives pleasing to God?
Since the Garden of Eden experience of Adam and Eve, parents have struggled with the task of communicating their knowledge of God and their spiritual values to their children. With their first two children, Cain and Abel, they succeeded with one and failed with the other. Search the Scripture from cover to cover and you will find no evidence of any difference in how Adam and Eve instructed their children. Yet the record is clear: Abel's heart was in tune with God's and Cain's was not (Genesis 4:4,5). Though in a perfect environment themselves, both Adam and Eve had fallen prey to Satan's influence and sinned--Eve through his deceptive devices, and Adam in choosing to ignore God's instructions which he clearly understood. No doubt, Adam and Eve had recounted the story of their sin and their banishment from the Garden many times. They had to acknowledge to their children their own failure to consistently obey God while at the same time attempting to teach them that they must obey or be held personally accountable for their sin. In the case of Abel, their efforts apparently had a positive impact; however, Cain chose to follow in the footsteps of his father, forsaking God's clear instructions.
If Adam and Eve had such serious difficulty with their children, in a world far more free of Satan's influence than ours, is there any hope for us and our children? Yes, there is hope. Thank the Lord, our hopes does not rest on the times or conditions of the times, but on the unchanging power of God and His willingness to shore up our weaknesses. But we need help--all the help we can get. This is why I am such a strong supporter of Christian schools.
While it may be argued that God requires Christian education but does not command that Christian education be delivered through the medium of Christian school, it seems clear that the Christian school offers the best means of obtaining a Christian education available to many of our children.
For the past generation or so, many have debated the best environment to provide young people with a God-honoring education. This debate has led to the so-called hothouse theory. Some have likened the Christian school (as an institution) to the greenhouse where young, tender plants are sheltered from the elements as they are carefully watered, fertilized, and cultivated, providing them with the best opportunity to survive strong and healthy to adulthood. Others have acknowledged the advantages of the protected environment but have argued that the very protection intended to nurture insures their eventual destruction. They contend that the plant that has been overprotected is unable to survive a more normal environment when stripped of its protection. Which argument is valid, or is it possible that the truth lies somewhere between the two positions? What does the Scripture say about the education of children? What biblical examples are available to provide us with guidance?
The first example of good parenting God identifies for us in the Bible is Abraham. In Genesis 18:19, God says of Abraham: "For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the Lord, to do justice and judgment; that the Lord may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him." This passage cannot be fully understood apart from an understanding of the covenant that God had already given Abraham in Genesis 12 and the self-serving waywardness of his nephew Lot recorded in Chapters 13 and 19. Just before the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, God testifies that Abraham's faithfulness as a father was in integral part of enabling Him to fulfill the covenant of Chapter 12.
The wording of Genesis 18:19 describes the form of instruction Abraham would provide for his children. The key word is command. It is the same Hebrew word used in Exodus 7:2 to instruct Moses as he explains how Aaron will help him speak to Pharaoh. It is one of only three Hebrew words translated command in the Old Testament. It is the word appearing in all but one passage where the word command is used in the King James translation of Scripture from Genesis through the book of Joshua. It is a powerful word of direction. The instruction I believe God intends for us to receive from this passage is that the teaching of our children represents opportunities for us to communicate God's truth to them, which is to be very directive. We should impart God's truth as commands from Him rather than options to be considered.
Long before the era of formal educational institutions, God recognized the threat man's natural appetite for knowledge would be to his spiritual development. Throughout the book of Exodus we find instruction concerning the educational responsibilities of parents for insuring the proper educational experiences of their children. In Deuteronomy 32, as the ministry of Moses is winding down, we find the following reminder: "Set your hearts unto all the words which I testify among you this day, which ye shall command your children to observe to do, all the words of this law. For it is not a vain thing for you; because it is your life: and through this thing ye shall prolong your days in the land, whither ye go over to possess it: (vs. 46,47). Here again we find the word command, the same Hebrew word used by God in describing the instruction he knew Abraham would provide his family. God had certain principles and precepts He wanted impressed upon His children in the strongest manner possible without forcing them to comply. Therefore, Moses gave certain commands to the people which were to be passed down by the nation of Israel over the years. God has promised special blessing to those who remain true to Him.
The first example we find in Scripture involving a child being sent to another to be instructed is found in I Samuel. The young child Samuel, son of Elkanah and Hannah, was sent to live with Eli the priest and be instructed by him in the temple. Hannah had vowed unto the Lord that she would give back to God a son for His use forever, if He would but make it possible for her to conceive and bear a child. The vow was made voluntarily, and she voluntarily gave up Samuel to Eli for training as soon as she had weaned him.
I Samuel 2 records the desire of Hannah's heart when she prostrates herself before the Lord as Samuel is turned over to Eli to prepare for his special ministry unto the Lord. In sharp contrast to this account, we have in this same chapter the record of Eli's own sons, who never knew and served the Lord, but used the office of their father to steal from the people (showing no respect even for the sacrifices of the children of Israel) and to abuse the women in the tabernacle, and at the hands of the same man, God prepared one for service and others for destruction. It is never said of Eli, "He commanded his sons after God."
In addition to specific examples that give direction to parents, the Bible provides certain principles that are instructive. Such an example may be found in the warnings of Solomon as recorded in Proverbs 19:27--Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge. The Apostle Paul expands this principle in Romans 16:19 as he teaches that he would have us wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil. The Old Testament passage deals with the teaching of the young while the New Testament passage has general application to all believers. The principle is the same in both instances--God does not want our desire for knowledge in the general sense to lead us away from a knowledge of Him. God does not specifically describe what will or will not cause us difficulty as learners. Rather, he provides the principle and holds us accountable for the application. In fact, it appears obvious from the illustrations of Moses, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, Azariah, and Paul, that God at times chooses to use secular education programs to prepare His people for service, in the absence of other options. The weight of other Scriptures verifies that this would not be the norm.
We no longer live in a biblical economy such as Abraham or even Elkanah and Hannah lived in. The pressures of life and the legal requirements we face have eliminated some of our choices. Today most parents sent their children outside the home to receive a formal education. In fact, all 50 of our states now require that children within certain ages attend school. The State has concluded that the children belong to it and therefore, the State should control the educational process to ascertain that its objectives are achieved. Typically, those laws also define the institutions where we may legally send our children. In recent years 90 percent of our children have been educated by the State in what have become popularly known as public schools. An additional eight percent are educated in private schools whose philosophies and educational programs differ little from the public schools. An increasing number of parents are electing to teach their own children at home.
The modern Christian school offered great hope in the 1960s and 70s to parents who were frustrated in their attempts to rear their children to be God-fearing adults. This was particularly true in view of the increasingly militant, secular philosophies of public and non-sectarian private schools. The Christian school offered the hope of a superior academic education in a spiritually nurturing environment. Unfortunately, many of our expectations from the Christian school movement have not materialized. There have been significant failures and disappointments over the years. Presently we are seeing a decline in the support for Christian schools in some areas. Schools are closing and enrollments are down as parents and Christian leaders reevaluate their commitment to this means of meeting their biblical responsibilities in the education of their children.
For a time, I believe Christian educators have defended Christian schools with an unwillingness to acknowledge their failures. I, too, have been guilty of this because I did not want to contribute in the slightest way to the difficulties Christian schools were already facing. An unwillingness to acknowledge error is not helpful to those we seek to protect, and in this case, it is certainly not helpful to those we sincerely desire to serve. We must acknowledge our weaknesses and address them quickly, or our movement will diminish even more.
An important note of caution is in order, especially for parents and Christian leaders who are impacting the educational decisions of parents under their influence. I am finding many very quick to abandon Christian schools that fail to meet their expectations, without recognizing that the alternatives they then choose place them in a worse position than before to meet their biblical responsibilities in training their children.
I have been involved in numerous discussions in the classroom and in various other academic forums concerning the importance of quality necessary to qualify a school as a Christian school. I share the concern for quality. However, since children must attend some kind of school, it seems imperative that Christian parents be more aware of the spiritual impact on their children of leaving the conventional Christian school in search of some other option. Academically, a Christian school must be evaluated in light of other schools in the area; and even a Christian school that is not as strong as we wish it were, may be a better choice than other available options. A good student can make satisfactory progress in an academically weak school, but a student that is weak spiritually may be destroyed in a strong, anti-god educational system. Parents forced to make such a choice should seek every opportunity to make that weak Christian school a strong school.
God has given us a charge as parents to give our children the opportunity to come to know Him and to develop in their knowledge of Him. It is our responsibility to see that whatever means we choose to fulfill this obligation provides them with ample opportunity to come to Him, while minimizing every occasion for them to be distracted by Satan. Not since Adam and Eve were banished from the Garden of Eden has man had the degree of protection they enjoyed. But even there, God permitted Satan an occasion to tempt them. However, this occurred only after God had first made Himself known unto them and had established as intimate relationship with them. We need not fear that Satan will be denied such opportunity with our children today; yet just such an opportunity is what the humanists are demanding. Our concern should be to insure that they have the opportunity to develop the intimate relationship with God that will prepare them to withstand Satan's devices.
When I am confronted with the imperfections and inadequacies of many of our Christian schools, I cannot help but recall the educational environment into which Elkanah and Hannah placed young Samuel. Had they known about Eli's sons, perhaps they would not have sent Samuel to the tabernacle. We can only speculate. One thing we can know for certain--these parents sent Samuel to be trained by Eli because they believed that the son they had given to God would receive the education he needed there. They were not acquainted with all the details. These they entrusted to God's hands. Samuel was primarily a product of faith and love of his parents. They did the best they knew how to preserve him for God. God took care of the rest.
In the early years of the modern Christian school movement, those who enrolled their children in our schools had a clear vision of the spiritual values to be gained through the godly influence of Christian schools. As we have become more sophisticated in our understanding of the educational process, it seems that our focus has shifted away from the spiritual. Is it possible that we have lost sight of the importance of our spiritual heritage and the responsibility that we have to God to preserve these values for our children and out children's children? God is not so concerned about the specific choices we make as He is with the motivation behind our choices. As we choose what kind of educational program will be used to educate our children, we must be certain that our choices are based on actions we believe will insure the preservation of our Christian heritage in the lives of our children and our children's children. And we must undergird our choices with prayers of faith that God will do in the hearts of our children what can only be done by Him.


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When someone has broken a physical boundary, it's usually easy to tell. These boundaries relate to your body, physical space and privacy. For instance, someone might cross your physical boundary when they stand too close or barge into your room without knocking.
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So a few threads on DT got me thinking about parental rights and the government's involvement in family life.
Currently, there are laws on the books that could be construed to restrict parent's rights to do what they want with/to their children. Some examples: education laws (children must be educated whether in private, public, or at home), seatbelt/carseat laws, laws against some types of discipline, vaccination requirements, laws against female circumcision, etc.
Some of these laws (like vaccinations) can be circumvented with waivers. Some cannot.
So, how far should the government arm reach into family life? Where should we draw the line? Do any of the mentioned laws restrict parental rights? What CURRENT laws are too restrictive? Do you feel that the government is interfering too much in how you parent your children?


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Area Mike training prepares 9th Engineers for danger of IEDs.
December 8, 2010
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- Improvised Explosive Device Training prepare 9th Engineers for Battle
- Snow and ice make for a frigid day outside
- Schweinfurt's Pfaendhausen area plays vital training role
- Trainer notes facilities as best in Europe
SCHWEINFURT, Germany-The rolling hills of the 6,000 acre PfAfA$ndhausen training area were blanketed by an unseasonably early layer of fresh white snow. The RG-31 mine-protected vehicle crept along the icy road at a snail's pace, slowing to a stop between two small knolls rising from the wintry landscape. Buried among the trees was a rocket aimed directly for the vehicle and its five passengers- Soldiers from the 9th Engineer Battalion's Alpha Company.
Although the Soldiers were part of a training scenario and the rocket was merely a realistic prop, the situation is one that these troops could face on a regular basis during their deployment in 2011. 1st Lt. Daniel Maxwell led his platoon through the exercise, and said part of the point was to recognize and deal with roadside bombs.
"These specialized vehicles allow the Soldiers to interrogate the IED," said Maxwell, referring to the RG-31 equipped with a "Ferret Arm" to move aside rocks and debris from around a camouflaged improvised explosive device. The machinery allows for examination of an IED from a distance, but the Soldiers within the vehicle still need to dismount and visually scan the area.
Another specialized vehicle the Soldiers trained on during this exercise, known as a Husky, only allows for a single driver carrying a pistol, with not even enough room for a standard-issue rifle. The Soldier inside is encased in a heavily armored hull with a v-shaped bottom-much like a boat-designed to deflect explosions away from the vehicle. Though wheels may be damaged or blown clear, often the hull remains intact and the Soldier is unhurt.
"The Husky is basically designed to hit bombs," said Maxwell. "They're real tough."
The training the Soldiers received are part of an initiative by the Joint Multinational Training Command (JMTC), headquartered in Grafenwoehr, Germany, to provide commanders the tools available to support Counter Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) training at the platoon, company, and battalion level. The JMTC provides unit's with the resources to increase proficiency in recognizing and mitigating the effects of IEDS on today's battlefield.
The training experts, James Gibb from GrafenwAfAPhr and Oscar Hernandez from Baumholder, set up the IED scenario in what they call a "pinch point," or a place where a road threading between two elevated pieces of land sets up an ideal spot for a potential IED bomber to strike.
Hernandez, who has utilized training areas all over Germany, sang the praises of PfAfA$ndhausen, sometimes known as Area Mike. "I like Schweinfurt's area best of all. It's really got everything you need in a big, standalone place. The FOB, the MOUT site, dig areas, everything," said Hernandez. "Plus you really feel like you're out in the woods."
As the largest training command outside the continental United States, with vast ranges, simulation centers, and classrooms and facilities throughout Europe, the JMTC provides realistic and relevant training to U.S. Army, Joint Service, NATO and allied units and leaders. Edward Nieto, a regional officer from training support, said that the Army had invested $1 million into Area Mike expanding a road to better simulate roadside conditions in the Middle East. The improvement aided this particular training, creating IED environments much like those downrange.
"The enemy uses culverts and choke points to attack. They look for places where our Soldiers have no choice but to drive through," said Gibb. Using the prop rocket and other telltale signs of IEDs, they trained the Soldiers to identify weapons and neutralize threat, lowering the potential for harm in a real-life scenario.
The Soldiers work in teams, using a Husky equipped with metal detectors traveling in tandem with an RG-31. They don't merely rely on technological advantage, and in this training they learned effective tactics for dealing with small-arms attacks on foot. According to the trainers, this sort of after-attack often accompanies an initial blast from an IED.
The Soldiers commented about the cold conditions, marveling at how difficult it was to spot the concealed prop rocket in the snow before hurrying to hop back into the heated cab of the RG-31 after their scan of the surrounding area on foot. But the somber realities of their training were inescapable.
The concentrated looks on their faces indicated acknowledgment of every detail from every procedure the trainers described, carefully filed away for the day when the Soldiers might need to use the skills in battle.


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I frequent the area surrounding Glendora Mountain Road. But lately, the numerous cyclists have been joined by scores of motorcycles and street racing cars making one of my favorite cycling havens a dangerous place for cyclists. 165 car crashes in five years--that's excessive.
So I started exploring higher up Asuza Canyon on old highway 39. Once I past the West Fork gate, this roadway is closed to automobile traffic making it the ideal place for cyclist to climb in safety. The roadway is in good condition except for the last 3 miles approaching Islip Saddle. This roadway rises at an average 5.9% and rises ~5000' in 14 miles. The entire route is rideable at present. Once you reach Islip Saddle you can descend on open roads to La Canada. Or you can turn right beyond the closed gates and continue on Angeles Crest. There you have another 1300 feet for climbing and 12 more miles of beautiful closed asphalt until you reach Vincent Gap.
I've ridden this three times now and have encountered no more than five other cyclists.
Why does no one ride here?
My friends and I climbing near Crystal Lake
Icy cold snow melt is cool and refreshing. But not recommended for drinking
Nothing but silence and empty treelined roadways
That's Palmdale in the background
Dawson Saddle--7901 Feet above sea level


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