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"PBS 3 also describes the leaf-cutting ants of Brazil. They form colonies containing eight million insects, and they cut leaves into pieces and bring them to the nest, but they don't eat them. Rather, other leafcutter ants mulch them and use the mulch to grow a fungus 'garden.' This fungus is used as food for the young leafcutters, which thus depend on the fungus for survival, but the fungus depends on the ants to provide the mulch. But this fungus garden has a 'weed,' a virulent mold that badly hinders the fungal growth. To combat this, some ants have a white waxy coating that is now known to be tangled mats of bacteria that produce antibiotics that kill the mold. Presumably, by this stage in the series, the producers hope that viewers are so indoctrinated in evolution that they don't even need to try to produce evidence. To the diehard evolutionist, any phenomenon at all can be adduced as 'evidence' for evolution. In this case, they don't bother to explain how such a complex symbiosis could have evolved, but merely assert that the bacteria and mold are products of an arms race lasting 50 million years." From Jonathan Sarfati and Michael Matthews, Refuting Evolution 2: Chapter 4: Argument: Natural Selection Leads to Speciation, http://creation.com/refuting-evolution-2-chapter-4-argument-natural-selection-leads-to-speciation, accessed August 6,...Read More
Ask Now The Beasts
"Hey, kids! Head on out to the flower garden, while I get a book from the library," said Mr. Jones. "I want to show you some of God's wonderful creatures." "What's up, Dad?" asked Billy. "This morning I was reading my Bible, and in Job, chapter 12, verse 7, it says, 'But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee;' I wondered, what could the animals teach me?" "Animals can't talk, Dad. How can they teach us anything?" asked Mary. "Actually Mary, some animals can communicate, even though they are not using our language. However, I think by just looking at them we might learn something. So here is what I want you to do. Walk around in the flower garden and see how many different animals and insects you can spot," instructed Mr. Jones. After about ten minutes Mr. Jones called the children back. "Well, what did you kids see?" Both children started talking at once. "Whoa! Slow down. How about one at a time, starting with Billy," laughed Mr. Jones. Counting on his fingers, Billy began, "I saw a bird, an ant, and ah… a bee, and a spider, ah … bug with a jillion legs…" "That was a centipede, Billy," interrupted Mary, "and there were at least four different kinds of birds." "I'm not finished," frowned Billy. "And I saw a spider… oops… I already said that. Oh yeah! I saw our cat, Felix!" Shutting her eyes, Mary began to recall, "I saw four kinds of birds, three different beetles, one green and one brown grasshopper, four different colored caterpillars, two butterflies, a red ant and a black ant, ladybugs, bees, wasps, three kinds of spiders, a couple of flies, some mosquitoes, two centipedes, and of course Felix!" "Wow, you guys did great," explained Mr. Jones. "If I had given you more time, you would have probably found even more. God created a huge number of different life forms in the air, in and on the earth, and in the sea. More than a million different animal species have been discovered, and millions of different kinds of insects. Scientists think that there are still thousands of creatures to be found!" "What is a species, Dad?" asked Mary. "That's a hard question, Mary. Scientists can't seem to agree on exactly what a species is. It is usually a kind of creature that can only have babies with another like itself." "So those two grasshoppers I saw are different species?" "Well, they could be," answered Mr. Jones. "However, they might also be the same kind of a grasshopper with different colors. These differences are what some scientists call 'variation in kind.'" "This book tells how many species of some creatures have been found. Scientists have named over 10,000 species of bees, wasps and ants. There are over 110,000 species of butterflies and moths, and wow … over...Read More
On a clear night, an unaided observer can see somewhere around 2000 stars. With a telescope multitudes more become visible. How many are there in all? No one really knows, and yet the Bible records God's promise to Abraham thousands of years ago: "In blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven and as the sand which is upon the sea shore" (Gen. 22:17). Just as no man could ever count the grains of sand on the sea shore, none could count the stars. But the bible says that God not only numbers them, but calls them all by name. Though the stars all look much alike to the human eye, scientific studies based on light analysis show that they differ from one another in size, composition, and distance. Scientists have grouped and categorized them according to their brightness and assumed surface temperature. These categories range from blue-white (bright, hot) to red (cool, dim). The categories are not distinct, however, and the dividing lines seem to be rather arbitrary. Even our estimates of distances which are frequently based upon star brightness are speculative since we can only measure directly out a very short way into the universe. We are only beginning to learn about our universe, but long before modern telescopes and other sophisticated instruments, the apostle Paul recognized the fact that stars differ from one another. In 1 Cor. 15:41 he wrote, "One star differs from another star in glory." Where did all these fantastic stars come from? Evolutionists have come up with a very elaborate story describing the evolution of stars – yet it is merely speculation and is based upon many assumptions. The Bible too has an explanation. In Genesis 1:16 it says, "He made the stars also." That's all, as if an after-thought. "Oh, yes. He made the stars too!" Isn't that characteristic of our God? Myriads and myriads of stars, and just a simple statement of fact. Is anything too difficult for God? Then He goes on to describe in detail the object of His central concern – man. David said, "When I consider Thy heavens, the work of Thy finger, the moon and the stars which Thou hast ordained; what is man that Thou dost take thought of him? And the son of man that Thou dost care for him?" (Ps. 8:3-4). To God, it is not the stars that give Him great pleasure – it is man. We are the recipients of His special love and concern. What a privilege! (For more information see Henry Morris. 1984. The Biblical Basis of Modern Science) By Dave Nutting This was published as an article in the November/December 1988 Think and Believe. Please call our office or email us at email@example.com for additional resources on these...Read More
Hurrah for Ants!
Many of us are familiar with the children's counting song, "The ants go marching one by one…" Scientists have now discovered that at least some species of ants do appear to be counting their steps when they go marching out in search of food. After training some desert ants to look for food in a specific location, scientists investigated how the ants could consistently locate the same source of food with seeming ease. It is known that ants will leave scent markers to guide their nest mates back to a food source. This is a rather laborious process, however, and slows the ants down. The scientists glued extensions on the legs of some ants, lengthening their strides. When these stilt-walking ants were released to search for food, they started out in the right direction, but overshot the food source every time. Scientists then cut the legs off other ants at the first joint, shortening their stride. Again the ants were released to search for food. This time they stopped short of the food source. The scientists concluded the scout probably lays a scent trail initially, but then the workers memorize the number of steps needed to arrive at the food. This is surprising evidence of relatively complicated communication from such a tiny creature. Ants have a variety of ways to tell each other not only of food, but also warn the colony of danger. As mentioned above, scents, or pheromones, are an integral part of ant communication. Weaver ants have two scent glands in their abdomens and four more in their heads. They can release one or more of these chemicals at a time to convey a variety of messages. Entomologists estimate they can employ between 10 and 20 chemical "phrases" or "words" to communicate with their nest mates. These pheromone messages may be left on a hard surface or released into the air. Weaver ants also appear to use their feces to mark their territory. It is suspected there are scent components at work here, too. A majority of species also communicate with sound. They can produce a high pitched squeak by rubbing a thin scraper located on their waist against a series of tiny parallel ridges on the adjacent abdomen. The signal is barely audible to humans. The squeaking is used for a variety of messages. Ironically, the ants are not influenced by the audible sound of the signal, but rather by the portion of the vibrations that come to them through the soil. Ants have amazingly complicated communication systems. Are these the product of random chance, or complex by design? We don't have to guess; God has already told us "look to the ant" (Prov. 6) for instruction. We can only add, "Hurrah! Hurrah!" By Joyce Trump Please call our office or email us at firstname.lastname@example.com for additional resources on these...Read More
Cheetahs: Killing Machines? Science or Philosophy?
(The following quote by evolutionist, Richard Dawkins, was sent to us for comments by Elisabeth Rohloff. She was taking AOI's intern program via correspondence. Dr. Korow, a veterinarian who completed our intern program, shares his thoughts. Editor) Dawkin's Challenge:"Cheetahs. . . appear to be well designed to kill antelopes. The teeth, claws, eyes, nose, leg muscles, backbone and brain of a cheetah are all precisely what we should expect if God's purpose in designing cheetahs was to maximize deaths among antelopes. Conversely, if we reverse-engineer an antelope we find equally impressive evidence of design for precisely the opposite end: the survival of antelopes and starvation among cheetahs. It is as though cheetahs had been designed by one deity and antelopes by a rival deity. Alternatively, if there is only one Creator who made the tiger and the lamb, the cheetah and the gazelle, what is He playing at? Is He a sadist who enjoys spectator blood sports?" Korow's Response: There are really two issues involved with this discussion. First, is this a scientific issue or a philosophical one? Second, what is Dawkins assuming about the creationist view of the origin of predation? I believe this type of argument distorts God's character. It assumes an intentional, first-choice design by God for the predator-prey relationship of the cheetah and antelope. A cheetah's predatory design is not specific for an antelope only, but any creature compatible with its diet. The skillful survival adaptations of the antelope aren't just because of cheetahs. This is truly a philosophical endeavor – further spinning the issue by bringing the supernatural into the equation. Because of the nonscientific origin of the question, only a nonscientific, speculative, answer is possible. Since we have no specimen of the originally designed cheetahs or antelope prior to the Fall, there is no way to compare them with living animals. Thus Dawkin's argument falls outside the realm of true science. However, if we accept the Biblical account, there was a real Creation and a real Fall in which the whole of creation groans (Rom. 8:22); we know something drastic happened in the past to God's original creation. This cannot be measured by science. The Bible tells us (Is. 11:6-9, 65:25) that relationships in the future new heavens and new earth will be quite different from today's. This might be similar to the original environment prior to Adam's sin. The wolf and the lamb will feed together; the lion will eat straw like an ox. We understand that today a lion could not break down the cellulose in plant matter, because it lacks the enzyme cellulase. However ruminants, like cows, do just fine with their 4 stomachs plus proper enzymes. One thought would be that lions/cheetahs were herbivores originally, and that claws/canine teeth either weren't present or simply were not used at that time. Lions/cheetahs may have lost the ability to produce cellulase. ...Read More
Brown Pelicans – Fishing, Flying Wonders
The Jones family was crossing Galveston Bay by Galveston, Texas on the car ferry. They had left their car on the parking deck and climbed the stairs to the observation deck. "Mom and Dad! Look!" Billy pointed and shouted. "A big bird just crashed into the water!" "It didn't crash, Billy," laughed his mother, Mrs. Jones. "That is a Brown Pelican, and it is fishing. Watch … it just tipped its beak up and swallowed a fish." "You mean he caught a fish?" asked Billy. "Yes, Billy," said his father. "Pelicans are mainly fish-eaters, although some have been known to also eat some shellfish, usually shrimp." "They are a big bird, so it must take a lot of fish to keep them alive," said Mary. "You are right Mary. It is a large bird, although of the eight species of pelicans, the Brown Pelican is actually the smallest. It is 42 to 54 inches (106 – 137 cm) long, weighs 6 to 12 pounds (2.75 – 5.5 kg) and has a wingspan of 6 to 8.2 feet (1.83 – 2.5 m). They need to eat about four pounds (1.81 kg) of fish a day to stay healthy." "If there are 8 different kinds of pelicans, how do you know these are Brown Pelicans?" asked Mary. "Brown Pelicans have chestnut-and-white necks, white heads with pale yellow crowns and gray-brown bodies," replied Mr. Jones. "But Dad, I want to know how they are catching fish!" exclaimed Billy. "Okay, Billy," chuckled Mr. Jones. "Brown Pelicans are found along the ocean shores and not on inland lakes. They are the only pelicans that plunge from the air into the water to catch its food. God gave them very good eyesight. Flying as high as 60 to 70 feet (8.28 – 21.33 m), they can spot a school of small fish or even a single fish in the water below. Diving steeply, the pelican plunges headfirst into the water, going completely or only partly under – depending on how high they dive – then comes up with a mouthful of fish in a special flexible pouch beneath its bill." "That has to hurt! Water is not that soft. It hurts my head when I dive headfirst into a swimming pool from the high springboard," added Mary. "Well Mary, God thought of that too. He designed the Brown Pelican with air sacs beneath their skin that softens the impact and helps them float back to the surface. The pouch holds the catch of fish until the water is squeezed out. Their pouch actually holds more water than their stomachs … 3 gallons (11.4 l) in the pouch compared to only 1 gallon (3.8 l) in the stomach. Once the water is drained out, the pelican throws its head back and swallows the fish. Sometimes the adult pelican will carry the fish in their throats and...Read More
Bio-inspiration means that manufacturers and engineers are inspired by the tremendous design of living creatures to make useful human "inventions." For instance, Velcro was copied from the hooks of the common burr which is frequently picked up in the fur of a dog. Sonar and radar were inspired by bats and dolphins. Very recently a new fabric-adhesive was inspired by the foot of the gecko lizard. The gecko's ability to walk upside down on the ceiling and even on glass surfaces was falsely believed to be due to tiny suction cups. Using scanning electron microscopes, researchers realized the gecko has about 2 billion filaments per square centimeter of toe space. These fibers are so small that they form molecular bonds with the surface. The force needed to pull the gecko off of glass with its amazing "stick-toit" system is almost 300 pounds. Yet, the gecko can run across the ceiling with ease. (To read more about the gecko, see The Grand Design of a Gecko) The new fabric-adhesive which mimics the gecko's system was designed by Ron Fearing and colleagues of the University of California, Berkeley. According to the website, Fearing's adhesive consists of 40 million microfibers per square centimeter and is meant to mimic the molecular bonding system of the gecko. A glove made with this fabric could hold up a full grown man on a glass wall. Wow, my son who teaches rock climbing could really use a pair of those gloves. I am not sure how he would pry himself off the rock, however! The gecko just does it naturally by the special way it moves its feet! The same website also mentions that the thorny devil lizard is being studied for another application. The Australian lizard's foot was put into water. Immediately, its system of rapid water transport dispersed water from its foot to its back and into its mouth. Even walking across damp sand allows this lizard to absorb precious moisture. The researcher hopes to copy this amazingly-designed system to develop water capturing devices in desert regions. My brain had fun with this! I could think of other usages such as any application that needs to wick away water. Perhaps the thorny-lizard technology could be used to absorb water overnight from moist ground to refill backpackers' water bottles with pure water. I wonder what the lizard would do if its foot was in salt water? Is it actually capillary action or would it be able to absorb just the pure water portion? If so, could a desalination system (portable or major) be patterned after this unique lizard? I may be out to sea with these ideas, but that's how my brain fires. However if I am stranded while "out to sea," or if I'm lost in the woods or desert, it sure would be nice to have a pure water-producing system copied from the...Read More
Creation/Evolution – The Real Conflict
What exactly is the point of conflict between creation and evolution? Some say there is no conflict because they think God created by evolution. Others have never thought it through. In this article I want to clarify the point at which creation and evolution are in conflict. Evolutionists believe that the first living cell somehow popped into existence and reproduced, bringing to life other cells that were somewhat different from the first cell. They say that these gave life to other cells that had still greater differences, etc. Eventually people evolved. The Bible however, does not say that God created a single first cell. Rather, He created a number of different kinds of animals: birds, creatures of the sea, and land animals. The land animals are summed up in Genesis 1:24-25: "'And God said, "Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds: the livestock, the creatures that move along the ground, and the wild animals, each according to its kind. And it was so. God made the wild animals according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds,and all the creatures that move along the ground according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good.'" Note the words "according to their kinds." Had God just created a first kind and left the origin of all the other kinds to evolution, He should have left out these words. Instead, He included them; and not just once. From Genesis 1 verse 11 through verse 25, I find the words "According to their kinds," seven times; and "according to its kind" once. Whether living things only reproduced according to their kinds, or reproduced across kinds is the big point of conflict between evolution and creation. Evolutionists don't believe that animals etc. have reproduced only according to their kinds. They believe that a first single cell reproduced in enough ways to gradually give life to all the different kinds of plants and animals. This is an important point of conflict that goes beyond whether animals first came about by spontaneous generation or creation. The reason is that evolution is not really about origin. It is a theory of what happened after the imagined origin of a first living cell. Evolutionists believe that accidental, random mutations happened to the DNA code causing plants, animals and us to evolve to our present condition. In essence, evolutionists believe that mutations wrote the entire DNA code! Evolutionists assume that, although most random mutations are harmful and can cause damage, some might provide an improvement. They trust natural selection to weed out damaging changes and enhance the good ones. The DNA code, however, is not random but carefully and intelligently written. Therefore, random changes of any significance tend to make it worse, not improve it! If you believe that random mutations made all living things, put that concept to the test. Lean your...Read More
Brain's Complexity "Is Beyond Anything Imagined"
(by Brian Thomas, M.S., in The Design and Complexity of the Cell, by Jeffrey P. Tomkins,2012, Institute for Creation Research, p. 65 (Used by permission, ©2012 Institute forCreation Research. All Rights Reserved. www.icr.org) The brain has for a long time been compared to man-made computers in its astounding ability to process, store, and route information. But a new imaging technique has revealed that just one brain's connections and capacities far outnumber and outpace those of all the world's computers. And this makes the question of the origin of brains that much more difficult for naturalistic explanations. The imaging technique, called array tomography, detected light emitted by mouse nervous tissue that had been bioengineered to produce proteins that glow. Additional luminous chemicals were added, and these attached to specific areas in the mouse brains, adding more colors and allowing for the detection of much more information. New computer software processed all the data to produce stunning three-dimensional images of never-before-seen brain cell connections. A study was published in the journal Neuron to showcase the usefulness of array tomography, but the technical paper also provided broad implications for neurobiology. Array tomography could "resolve fine details at the level of synapses,"(1) allowing researchers to view the highest resolution of detail among nerve images yet. They could see individual synapses, the tiny connection points that link nerve cells together, as well as their different types and subtypes. "[The researchers] found that the brain's complexity is beyond anything they'd imagined,"according to an article appearing in the Health tech section of the online news source CNET.(2) For instance, they found that the total number of synapses in a brain roughly equaled the number of stars in 1,500 Milky Way galaxies! And memory patterns and tiny on/off switches, which were long thought to reside in the larger neuron cell bodies, were instead found to be smaller than the tiny synapse connections. Each of the neurons imaged in the study serves thousands of synapses. Stanford University professor and senior study author Stephen Smith said that "one synapse may contain on the order of 1,000 molecular-scale switches. A single human brain has more switches than all the computers and routers and Internet connections on Earth."(2) This research multiplies the brain's overall computing power far beyond what was previously known. The more complicated a system is, the stronger it argues for having been intentionally designed. And brains certainly qualify, despite assertions that random-acting natural processes somehow assembled them. In these cases, the burden of proof lies heavily on those who insist that such systems are not in fact what they plainly appear to be: the products of intentional ingenious design. The God of the Bible stands as the most tenable source of the specified complexity of interconnected neurons upon which human and much animal life depends. Until a naturalistic alternative can explain how a self-healing, adaptive, cosmic-sized Internet of...Read More
Wonderfully Made
Note: If you haven't yet heard, we are excited to announce that we are pregnant and expecting our first child in June, 2014! We praise God for answering our prayers and giving us the blessing of children! There is something mysterious and wonderful about having a baby growing inside of you. He or she is about the size of a pea pod now, and it still seems incredibly surreal. Pregnancy still felt like something my imagination had conjured up, until we got to have an ultrasound and hear our little one's heartbeat. My teary eyes saw little arm and leg buds wiggling, and our amazed ears heard the whooshing of a tiny heart beating. We could see the silhouette of this little person inside my belly! If I could look inside now, I would see a little nose and other facial features, tiny arms with hands and fingers, and little legs. His or her joints are mostly formed, and small fingerprints are forming. And within my baby's wee body ribs and vocal chords will soon be developing. Bones are hardening.[1] This little person is looking like a baby! When I consider all this, I marvel and am amazed at the design of our Creator God. Soon after we found out that we were expecting, my husband and I watched "Fearfully and Wonderfully Made," a lecture by Dr. David Menton. This is an excellent explanation of how the many detailed stages of the reproduction process, from fertilization to delivery, are examples of design. There are countless mechanisms and processes of development that, if they developed gradually, would cause the death of either the mother or the baby. To say that the process of evolution slowly fixed the problems just doesn't make sense in light of the disastrous effects of something being just a little bit wrong. In general, it happens so perfectly that it can only be attributed to a designer. As I give thanks to my gracious God for the honor and privilege of caring for this tiny creation, I am reminded of the words of David in Psalm 139: "For You formed my inward parts; You wove me in my mother's womb. I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, And my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from You, When I was made in secret, And skillfully wrought in the depths of the earth; Your eyes have seen my unformed substance; And in Your book were all written The days that were ordained for me, When as yet there was not one of them." (Ps. 139:13-15) To God be the glory, great things He has done Aimee Mariani If you would like to see if an AOI seminar is right for you, or you would like to help the work of Alpha...Read More
An Engineered Marvel in a Wall
Over the past few months I have been in the process of updating the windows in our older home (built in 1950), adding insulation in the wall cavities, and upgrading the electrical system. Apparently fuel for heating was very cheap back when the house was constructed, because the carpenters did not put any insulation in the walls. As you can imagine, it has been difficult and expensive to keep the house warm during the winter and cool during the summer. To my surprise, I found in one small section of a wall where I was replacing a very old door, we did have a little insulation of sorts made out of paper – not manmade paper, but paper in the form of a wasp's nest! We have a lot of exterior wasp nests (not only the paper nests, but also mud nests) around our home, and every year I usually get stung once or twice during the summer season. Fortunately the wasp's nest in the wall had been abandoned for some time, so I was not attacked by a horde of angry wasps. What was very interesting was the unique design of this 'interior' paper wasp nest compared to the ones hanging outside. The outside paper ones are usually in a cone shape. However, the ones in our walls were layered – each layer was constructed of hexagonal cells above and below, attached back to back. Between each layer were very thin and hard 'stilts' spaced at intervals. The purpose of these 'stilts' seem to be to add access space between layers, and possibly for ventilation/cooling of nest. As I look at each of the nests around my home, I recognize that none of them were constructed in a random, haphazard manner. Each was engineered and constructed with intelligence and great design – and yet the constructed nests are much less complex than the wasps that made them. The wasps and their nests are engineering marvels that should tell us that an intelligent Designer created them and their abilities. To read more about how wasps build nests go to How Wasps Build Wasp Nests. To see how the wasps build the cone shaped nest watch: Paper Wasp building nest and feeding Larvae or Wasps – Building Home (NOTE! – I do not endorse the music attached to this video. I suggest you mute your sound and just watch the wasps at work). Lanny Johnson The intelligence we see at every level of the creation offers strong evidence against the claim that intelligence is a product of evolution. Intelligence is a gift of the Creator to His creatures! If you would like to see if an AOI seminar is right for you, or you would like to help the work of Alpha Omega Institute, please visit our website events page or our donate page. Keep up to...Read More
3-D Brain
My first recollection of 3-D technology was as a kid going to the 3-D movies, where we were handed a pair of cheap, cardboard colored glasses, with one red lens made of a flimsy plastic material, and the other lens of blue plastic. It wasn't very exciting, but with a little imagination you thought you were seeing in three-dimensions. I understand the 3-D movies today are a vast improvement over the movies of old. Today we know that brain cells communicate with each other through connections which reach out in three dimensions. The speed at which cells communicate with each other has been shown to be very rapid, even while we sleep. Until recently, the "thinking" parts of a computer have only been able to communicate using two dimensional flat chips. Scientists felt computers could be greatly enhanced if they could develop a three-dimensional computer chip that mimicked the wiring of the brain. The first 3-D chip arrangement was in cell phones, however these are just individual flat chips stacked on top of each other. Researchers have recently developed true three-dimensional chips (called TSVs). These TSVs are more efficient than flat chips – they pack more "thinking" power into a smaller space, work faster, and use less power. Chip manufacturers are working on methods to mass produce TSVs. Scientists understand that mimicking the 3-D wiring of the brain greatly improves computer technology (at least in the area of calculation), but they also understand that they are nowhere close to mimicking the total power of the brain… a brain that points to the creative genius of a Creator! Lanny Johnson If you would like to see if an AOI seminar is right for you, or you would like to help the work of Alpha Omega Institute, please visit our website events page or our donate page. Keep up to date with what AOI is doing. Thanks for your...Read More


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Hotel at a Glance: Barefoot Beach Hotel
Set along the Gulf of Mexico, the Barefoot Beach Hotel is a quaint seaside hideaway on Madeira Beach—a barrier island southwest of Tampa. After a long day of lazing in the sun or swimming in the outdoor heated pool, head to one of the resort's 43 suites, most of which overlook the water.
- In-room amenities: Flat-screen TVs, private patios, and kitchenettes with dishware, microwaves, and mini fridges
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- Within walking distance: The bustling boardwalk of historic John's Pass Village
Madeira Beach, Florida: Family-Friendly Beaches Along the Gulf of Mexico
Legend has it that a pirate named John LeVique was the first European to set foot on the barrier island now known as Madeira Beach—a family-friendly spot southwest of Tampa. The town pays homage to that first swashbuckler with John's Pass, a historic fishing village and boardwalk lined with waterfront restaurants and shops. Each October, thousands of visitors descend on John's Pass for the Seafood Festival, which features live music, fireworks, and fresh seafood from local vendors. This year the fest takes place October 25–27.
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Season's Greetings from the Valley sports teams
It hasn't been the easiest of years as far as many of the Valley's pro teams are concerned. But for a few days, the players, coaches and members of the front office from each of the four respective teams (Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Coyotes and Phoenix Suns) have a chance to sit back, relax and share some of their holiday wishes with fans.
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A very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of my @dbacks friends and family. Be safe, HEALTHY and happy.
— Derrick Hall (@DHallDbacks) December 25, 2012
Merry Christmas and Happiest of Holidays to you all. I hope you are near family and friends. Much love!!!
— Daryn Colledge (@DarynColledge71) December 25, 2012
Merry Christmas from the Sullivan Family! twitter.com/Sullivan26/sta…
— Steve Sullivan (@Sullivan26) December 25, 2012
Merry Christmas everybody
— Diante Garrett (@kingarrett10) December 25, 2012
Just wanted to say Happy Holidays and happy New Year to all @dbacks fans! I made you all this egraph! goo.gl/xkvSd
— Daniel Hudson (@DHuddy41) December 25, 2012
Merry Christmas tweeps… I love you all.
— MichaelFloyd (@MichaelMFloyd) December 25, 2012
Wayne setting the plane up for take off! Awesome Christmas already! Merry Christmas Everybody! twitter.com/JUS10UP10/stat…
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Merry Christmas everyone . Enjoy this day with family and friends and be thankful for what you have
— Justin bethel (@Jbet26) December 25, 2012
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Skip to comments.Mystery scars on Obama's head prompt another question from conspiracy theorists
Posted on 04/08/2011 8:05:31 AM PDT by COUNTrecount
Mystery scars on Obama's head prompt another question from conspiracy theorists - has the President had brain surgery?
Internet blog sites, conspiracy theorists and forums are awash with rumours as to what those mystery scars on the president's head are from.
In pictures, Obama appears to have a long scar which goes up the side of his head and over his crown. Some conspiracy theorists claim they are scars that you would see on someone who has had brain surgery.
But without medical records (along with his school records and birth certificate) no one seems to be able to provide an answer as to the cause of the mystery scars. Ben Hart, a blogger for Escape The Tyranny a website which presents itself as a Social Network & Forum For Conservatives, said: 'Obama's almost done with his first term, and we still know almost nothing about the background of the President of the United States.
'Whatever happened to create that scar, it was clearly something serious. Was it a brain operation? Has it affected his thinking?
'No one is allowed to see his birth certificate. He is just one big mystery man, which adds intrigue to what that huge scar is all about
(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...
This enhanced image purports to show the scar running from the top of the President's head to behind his right ear
The 'scar' seen from another angle. One blogger says the surgery might explain why the President has, on occasion, got lost speaking without a teleprompter
On the other hand, maybe he's just a poor public speaker...
That's from the surgery when Dr. Frankenstein, implanted the marxist brain into Bozo's head!
No. On the other hand, maybe he's just plumb dumb!!
Thats where the mechanism was implanted that allows Soros to control this puppet.
Obama's head surgery was done at the same hospital where he was born...
Get Trump on this quick!!!
Who're you kidding? He gets lost even WITH TOTUS! ;)
It marks the LZ for a soul should one take on the uphill task of residency.
He was a brain donor.
Circumcised the wrong end maybe?
You damn tea partiers, it's only his brain and he's only president for goodness sake.
Maybe that is where his teleprompter went.
Cable pathway for embedded neuro-prompter
Perhaps his mother used a machete instead of a broom or spoon!
"Brain removalA deep incision is made into the scalp. The incision runs from behind one ear, over the crown of the head, to behind the other ear."
This silliness/red herring was probably launched by the Obama team to distract from the birth certificate issue and to further discredit anyone wanting to know about any aspect of his background.
An implant that was performed by the infamous Sheldon J Plankton, general all-round nemesis...
Mystery scars on Obama's head prompt another question from conspiracy theorists - has the President had brain surgery?
Circumcised the wrong end maybe?
Well, he is a d*ck head. So, we can see how that would be plausible.
In this case Michelle inflicted the damage while Obama was taking a tub-tub.
Not really, the article spotlights how much we have
purposefully not been told about Barry.
We haven't seen his medical records, or any other records,
and if he's had brain surgery we have a right to know.
Maybe Obozo took part in one of these ceremonies when he was a kid in Indonesia praying 5 times a day towards Mecca.
Yep .Definitely from "ABee" Normal.
Is he the AntiChrist?
... in order to steal the recipe for the American Dream?
Surgically removing the mark...
Implant when programmed as a Manchurian Candidate in Pakistan?
The book of Revelation does tell us the Beast has a head wound.
HAAAA! I like the errant circumcision theory! Always did suspicion he was a PECKER-HEAD, though that is equally disrespectful of peckers and heads.
That scar seems to run on both sides of his head, suggesting that the entire back half of his skull was removed at some point. It's probably an implant so he can get his hard wired marching orders directly from Soros.
It does indeed.
Don't worry about the brain operation; what we we should be concerned about is, "is his brain operational?".
Obviously where his horns were removed so as not to frighten the children.
Maybe he keeps his twin brother Belial in a basket.
Face transplant?
Last year there was a thread here on FR that showed Obama in shorts getting out of his limo. He had a huge scar down the outside of his right lower lag that looked like it had been treated with a meshed split thickness skin graft. Can anyone find that thread? One must wonder if scars of this magnitude were suffered in a serious MVA - or on a battlefield somewhere.
Is he the AntiChrist?
Probably Not, Isn't the Anti-Christ supposed to be born in the Middle East or in England?
Rev 13:3-4
One of its heads seemed to have a mortal wound, but its mortal wound was healed, and the whole earth marveled as they followed the beast. And they worshiped the dragon, for he had given his authority to the beast, and they worshiped the beast, saying, "Who is like the beast, and who can fight against it?"
Spooky and scary!
But, verse 5 is the real scary one!
And the beast was given a mouth uttering haughty and blasphemous words, and it was allowed to exercise authority for forty-two months.
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For more than 20 years, Thomas Wilkins dedicated himself to his country. After two tours in Vietnam and other over-seas deployments, his wife, Linda, says he suffered long-term medical problems.
"He had shoulder problems, arm problems [and] back problems," Linda said.
Years later, doctors diagnosed Thomas with pancreatic cancer caused by contact with Agent Orange in the war.
In May of 2000, the Department of Veteran Affairs approved his benefits, identifying him as "100 percent unemployable."
After years working as an air plane mechanic, Thomas applied for disability with Social Security, but the agency disagreed.
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"He was totally devastated, totally humiliated," she said.
For nearly eight years, Wilkins appealed Social Security's decision. About three years ago, Thomas died waiting. He never saw a dime. The cause on his death certificate: cancer and Agent Orange.
"In the end, he couldn't do anything but sit in a chair," said Linda.
According to records reviewed by the KVUE Defenders, the likelihood of winning an appeal for benefits often depends on the administrative law judge who gets your case.
The Defenders found some judges in Texas approving cases as high as 64 percent of the time, while others approve as few as 24, 16 and 9 percent of their cases. The national average is nearly 50 percent.
Mary Ellen Felps is an attorney with more than 40 years in practicing social security law.
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Felps said she believes pressure comes from top social security administrators and a conservative congress.
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That's not all. Social Security also rewrote the job descriptions of its judges, allowing the agency to crack down on judges who approve too many disability benefit claims.
"Making this type of drastic change is just wrong," said Randall Frye, an administrative law judge for social security and the president of its union.
Speaking with the Defenders from Charlotte, N.C., Frye said he believes the new policies will impair their ability to rule on benefits fairly.
"From my perspective, and I think from most judges' perspective, that's never good for the American people," said Frye.
Frye said he also believes the hearing process needs more transparency. While hearings involve billions of tax dollars each year, none of them are open to the public.
Linda Wilkins has appealed her husband's case to federal court, which is where it's stuck today.
Social Security tells the Defenders the job descriptions of its judges were outdated and last updated 17 years ago.
Mark Hinkle, a spokesperson for Social Security, wrote in an email that the "process took several years to complete and required the agency to work closely with the Office of Personnel Management."
Hinkle said that those changes "appropriately preserve their qualified decisional independence in conformity with the Administrative Procedure Act and the Social Security Act. "
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Is it possible to use YARPP in combination with the Landing Sites Plugin ?
This plugin can report the keywords searched for using the PHP function
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Hm... that's a very interesting idea! This could also be used for 404 pages, for example... Hmm...
Well, to answer your question, there's no way to do this currently with YARPP, but perhaps in the future I will add a "override keywords" and let you search with some random keywords, rather than just the "current post".
Very cool idea, M66B. How were you thinking of using something like this on your site?
I am currently using code that looks like this.
I would like to replace
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Actually I am running the code in a PHP Code Widget. You can see the result by doing this search a pick the top entry. In the right top you will find in red Searching For?.
Of course a related search widget in YARPP would even be easier ;-)
Version 2.1 is not working correctly with WP 2.6.3 - when I try to update settings I get redirected to the PayPal login page to make a donation!
@domainpubber - that's a new "feature". ;) Just kidding!
Hmm... that's odd... I'm running 2.6.3 on my blogs and not seeing that at all... was it acting correctly in 2.6.2?
Anyone else seeing this PayPal issue?
I'm still having this issue on 2 of my blogs but not others so I'm thinking it must be a namespace conflict with another plugin somewhere but I can't figure it out. I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling and then tried the latest 2.1.2 version, emptying my browser cache, trying the admin panel for YARRP on various browsers and 2 different PCs.
The result is always the same; when I try to update the YARRP settings I am rudely redirected to PayPal and cannot update the settings.
Has anybody else seen this problem or have ideas on how to troubleshoot please? I love YARRP and would gladly make a donation ... once ;-)
Hmm... I'm really sorry about that, though I should tell you that I'm not surprised 2.1.2 didn't fix it, as I didn't try to fix it in this version... I need more information about the bug before I can fix it, as I haven't received any other reports and I haven't been able to reproduce it.
Can you tell me what browser are you using? What version?
Thanks mitchoyoshitaka,
It really is a great plugin but I've had to switch to Similar Posts on these 2 sites for the moment since I can't configure YARRP. I am using FF 3.0.3, IE 7 and Chrome. The results are the same in all 3 browsers so I'm fairly certain its not a browser issue. Thanks for looking into this issue even though I seem to be the only person having the problem. As I said before YARRP 2.x works fine on a couple of my other sites so I'm fairly sure there is a conflict with another plugin. I have even tried disabling some of the others but the 2 sites in question are high traffic sites and I don't want to fiddle with them too much.
@domainpubber - alright, I've caved and decided to change the PayPal code so it hopefully is not confused with the form submit event. Please try this development version and let me know if it works. Thanks!
Hi mitchoyoshitaka,
Great and thank you so much; that did the trick. Working perfectly now. I owe you a (single) PayPal donation ;-)
@domainpubber - thanks. I hope you enjoy YARPP now that it's working right.
I have been monitoring this thread hoping that you will implement the feature M66B proposed. I was wondering if this is still on your agenda or has been abandoned due to lack of interest from others. I am not a programmer and don't have a good perspective on the amount of effort it would take to implement this valuable SEO feature.
i'm waiting and hoping too
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At that point my husband told me to hang up because it sounded shady. I have been getting 3 and 4 calls from Allied Collection Agency of Columbus, Ohio a day. I sent a certified letter stating that according to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act 15 USC 1692g SEC 809 (b). I do not wish any more phone calls and I sent it certified, I have the signed green card so I know they got it.
They have continued to call, I get a recording telling me to call a toll free number. Is that legal? I have recorded these calls since I told them in the letter that if they continued to call I would record them and then prosecute. I understand that if someone is informed that they will be recorded that it is legal in a court of law. I don't know if it applies to recorded calls. Since they call up to 6 times a day isn't that harrassment? Does anyone have any advice?
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AUTHOR: Darren - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Wednesday, December 12, 2007POSTED: Wednesday, December 12, 2007
First off you owe the debt, maybe thru no fault of yours the interest came up. However that is something you have to live with. It is part of contract & binding. Asking for a validation is for cases where you think you do not owe the debt. Speaking with the original creditor is not the solution as they themselves will not speak to you becuse they have a contract with the collection agency.
Being a Bill collector myself here is what i suggest ( and i will keep it simple)
1. Fax them a letter stating that you want a partial payment agreement & explain your situations. Alternatively mail one to them.
2. Insist on speaking to a supervisor if the agents are not willing to listen.
3. Make the arrangement with them over the phone.
I would also suggest that you look into your finances, check with relatives or friends who are willing to help out & see if you can gather around 50% of the debt & settle it. Collection agencies will settle.
While on the call with them, try not getting frustrated & focus more on a resolution.
I have suggested this way out as a Validation or dispute will go no where & you will be wasting precious time. Eventually you have to get the debt paid off, niether the dispute method or contacting the original creditor will help but will be a waste of time & will accumulate more interest.
Take Care & All the best
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AUTHOR: Robert - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Thursday, September 20, 2007POSTED: Thursday, September 20, 2007
Things to do:
FIRST - Read the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act at http://ftc.gov/os/statutes/fdcpa/fdcpact.htm.
SECOND - send a certified letter, return receipt requested, to the DEBT COLLECTOR to dispute the debt and request written validation of the debt or any copy of a judgment, or the name and address of the original creditor, and a copy of such validation or judgment, or name and address of the original creditor. Also, include a statement stating that you do not wish to be contacted again until you receive all the written debt validation information you have requested. In your case you want to clearly state that this is NOT YOUR DEBT and you should specifically ask for the following documentation:
What the money you say I owe is for;
Explain and show me how you calculated what you say I owe;
Provide me with copies of any papers that show I agreed to pay what you say I owe;
Provide a verification or copy of any judgment if applicable;
Identify the original creditor;
Prove the Statute of Limitations has not expired on this account;
Show me that you are licensed to collect in my state;
Provide me with your license numbers and Registered Agent.
THIRD - Once you received the written validation information requested, contact the CREDITOR (who owns the debt) via certified mail to resolve the matter.
It is important that communication between you and this debt collector be in WRITING! So, I wouldn't not talk to them, EXCEPT to obtain an address for sending a certified, return receipt requested letter to dispute and demand validation of this alleged debt.
Good Luck.
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This came with the house as a new installation. It cools well, makes ice and dispenses water efficiently. However, it makes a lot of noise, like it's burping, sighing or something. If not for this defect, I would give it five stars.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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This is the noisiest fridge I have ever owned! The unit constantly emits a high-pitched hum. Our kitchen is in the center of the house and it can be heard in every room. It is especially irritating in the winter when the house is closed up and no outside noise comes in through the windows to mask the sound. Please help!
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After searching and comparing a few different models over a couple months, I chose my Side by Side Frigidaire and I am so glad I did. I wanted Water and Ice in the door, but wanted crushed Ice as well, Also It had to fit in a tight location...It is a large refridgerator but it fit perfectly, and So so so much room. Very pleased with my purchase.
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I have had this refrigerator for 3 months and so far it works very well, the only thing I can say is that it makes a lot of strange and sometimes loud noises.
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Bought this 2 months ago and totally sold on counter depth forever. The reviews indicated fridge makes a lot of noise but ours just makes the noises we were used to making ice
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Ron said,
So are you now denying that you mutiliated one of your fingers?
What are you talking about my hands for? My hands are perfect, like artist's hands. You're making no sense.
Which is it? Did you chop off a finger or not?
Not only that , I chopped off my head to make it easy to distinguish High (Head) from Low (Leg) . I decided on not chopping off my Leg because I already use the L for Left !
Ron , It must be horrible to live in a country without humor.
Forget my question , I just did it.
I learned descriptive first. I still mix them in tournament. My first move is usually in descriptive, then I switch to algebraic. Sometimes, in the middle game when the blood's pumping I record my takes descriptive like: RXR, or Qxp. I think it's alot like learning a foriegn language. No matter how fast or proficient you get in your second language, you still think in terms of what you first learned & your mind translates.
I grew up with descriptive, find algebraic easier, but can switch back and forth readily. I did an exercise last year in which I would read through the moves in a game in an old book that uses descriptive. Then, without looking at a chessboard or the book, I would write down the game score in algebraic. I was able to do this quickly with games up to a dozen moves. One game that I played in a tournament that lasted 36 moves, I've been able to write from memory without board in both descriptive and algebraic.
You need some new hobbies to fill your time :)...
Grew up with descriptive, but now use AN exclusively. Unlike too many younger players, though, I can easily read the old books. Fischer, Chernev, Capablanca, and the classic "500 Master Games of Chess" would be unavailable w/o DN. It's nice to be "bilingual."
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The latest installment features a cannon shooter, a stealth puzzler, and a physics challenge. Check 'em out!
A Game With Balls
A Game With Balls is a fun high-score challenge from Puppy Punch Productions that tasks you with keeping a stream of objects from coming into contact with your cannon for as long as possible. Using either touch or tilt controls, you must aim your cannon at the geometric shapes raining down upon you, blasting them with small or large balls. These do not cause explosions or vaporize the objects, but rather nudge their paths to allow the items to fall harmlessly off of the screen bottom. Your ammo supply is indicated at the screen bottom and can be exhausted with continuous use, though it refills fairly quickly when you let off the trigger. The objects themselves carom around the screen and into each other as you knock them off-course. Some have unique properties, such as fusing together with similar objects when contacted and forming odd masses that are harder to control, for example. Your ammo can also ricochet around the screen for a bit, continuing to influence objects in unintended ways.
The game ends as soon as any foreign object touches your cannon. The longer you survive, the more balls you earn, which are used to unlock the game's various graphical overlays, each offering a bold and unique look. The audio uses a looping soundtrack that's decent, but it can get tiresome after a short while. In Touch mode, tiny balls will be fired wherever you touch the screen with a single finger, and larger balls are fired with a two-finger touch. Tilt mode uses tilting to aim, while touching the right side of the screen fires tiny balls; the left side fires large balls. It's a fun 5-minute diversion that's easy to jump in and out of, as well as come back to from time to time. There are 3 difficulty levels and GameCenter leaderboards for each pairing of graphic overlay and difficulty level, in addition to nearly 2 dozen achievements to earn. A universal app at $0.99, A Game With Balls is a unique 4-Dimple timewaster.
Pickpawcket is a whimsical stealth-based puzzler from Loopycube. When all of the town's cat art is stolen, one feline takes it upon himself to infiltrate the dog museums to recover the masterpieces without being spotted. Each of the 60 levels puts our hero in increasingly more complex and challenging situations as he evades the sight lines of the guard dogs and uses disguises/distractions to avoid detection. The dog guards always walk in predictable patterns, so learning their habits is the key to staying hidden. Some situations make it unavoidable that they won't see you, so you can don a dog suit that won't raise any suspicions or flip on a TV to draw a dog's attention.
Maneuvering around is as easy as touching where you want the cat to go, though there is a joystick option, too. Each level contains 3 cat gems to snag, as well. These gems boost your score and are required to unlock the other museums. When you successfully grab the painting and make it back out the door, you are scored on the number of gems you picked up and how quickly you were in and out. Additionally, you get to see the painting that you recovered, which is a remake of a popular piece that replaces any humans with cats. They are cleverly done and worth pressing on through the game to see each and every one. The graphics are average, the music is ok, and the controls are pretty good, though the touch controls (which are superior to the joystick) often leave you peering around your fingers to see the level. Replay value comes in the form of trying to improve scores by grabbing missed gems and shaving seconds off of your time. There are online leaderboards for each of the 3 museums, and GameCenter offers more than 2 dozen achievements to earn. A universal app for $0.99, Pickpawcket is a neat 3.5-Dimple offering.
Gravity Lab!
Gravity Lab! is a quirky puzzler from Mobile Snap that sees a robot flinging himself around inside of a laboratory in an attempt to collect 3 stars scattered throughout each of the games 75 levels. There are a couple of oddities to note. First, the robot cannot touch the stars himself. He must collect them by knocking blocks into the stars. Second, the color-coded blocks are acted upon by gravity in different ways. Green blocks fall down, red blocks rise, blue blocks are pulled to the left, and yellow blocks are pulled to the right. You only get to fire the robot out of the turbine once each level, so you need to make it count. A variety of helpful elements are slowly introduced, such as bouncy platforms, bombs, color-changing pools, and more. There are plenty of barriers to avoid, lest you bash your metallic noggin on them and render yourself inert. Once momentum is lost, the game counts down from 3 to 1 to end your attempt. This was the most frustrating part of the game, as a teetering block that finally caves and hits a star after the countdown will not count. The slo-mo camera effect that takes over as the 3rd star is hit is pretty awesome, but that final countdown doesn't always act in a consistent manner, with delayed counts popping up from time to time without any discernible reason.
The graphic presentation is very nice, with awesome level designs and bold colors that liven up the gameplay. We were often very impressed to see blocks bouncing around the board and watching the convoluted path they take to nail all of the stars, marveling at the ingenuity of the designers. The audio is good, featuring a bunch of different sound effects that give the game a fun, arcade feel. Controls use a drag mechanic to set the aiming line and power of the robot's launch. Since you need to drag forward, your finger obscures your viewpoint and makes it difficult to see exactly where you are aiming in some situations. Replay value is decent, as you'll probably require additional attempts at a number of boards to get missing stars. Once you've done this, however, there isn't much reason to come back for more, as there are no points, timers, or anything to work toward improving. GameCenter integration allows for a single leaderboard for Total Stars and a few achievements to pick up. Unfortunately, it's sort of a one-and-done experience. A universal app for $0.99, Gravity Lab! is fun while it lasts, earning a solid 4-Dimple score.
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My husband bought this for our son for his birthday. You should let it charge up completely before it's first use. My son had trouble getting it to balance out and fly at first but after some practice he can now fly it around the yard with no problems. He loves it!
It didn't keep the charge as long as I thought it should even with brand new batteries. I will say a child that is looking forward to it will still be excited even through that.
when i first got this is was so fun , but after like 2 3 months it started acting wierd. besides that it was so fun.
P.S. it still flys
I purchased this product today and within 30 minutes it would not balance out, and it would also not stay up in the air for more than 5 seconds while It was fully charged. The only thing I could think of was that it was just a stupid product.
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First American Payment Systems100 Throckmorton Street, Suite 1800 Fort Worth, Texas United States of America
First American Payment Systems Eliot Management Group Unauthorized Debits To Bank Accounts; Unconscionable Overcharges; Automatic Contract Renewal; Early Cancellation Fees, Misrepresentations, Contract Breeches; No Customer Service Fort Worth, Texas
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Eliot assured me they were not FAPS; we signed up and over the years processed hundreds of thousands of dollars in transactions. We were surprised with changing monthly
minimum fees that were debited when we could least afford them.
Ultimately we were processing a very small number of high dollar amount
tickets from long-time customers. Though we posed little to no security
risk, they debited 124.75 annually for PCI compliance fees and
threatened to discontinue us if we didn't purchase new equipment.
Eliot's representatives offered no ideas or assistance. [continued below]....
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A false start with a potential provider, ICON Payment Systems, taught us the perils of third-party
access to our bank accounts. ICON forged my signature on papers I never
saw, and debited unauthorized and cancellation fees from my account.
The rep was in our corner and also accused ICON of defrauding her as
well. ICON's third-party processor refunded the fraudulent charges.
By now we have learned to close any bank account a card processor, with a
charge we dispute, has access to. And our personal bankers are
extremely cooperative within their limited range of actions.
The business world is loaded with credit card processors
looking for merchants. We signed up with Electronic Merchant Systems
with whom we have no contract, minimums or cancel fees, who loaned us a
free modern terminal and with whom so far things are smooth. My monthly
fees are less than 1/7 what Eliot charged.
But Eliot/FAPS isn't finished with us yet. A supervisor informed me our three year contract
had automatically renewed and if we severed our account we owed a $495
cancellation fee. Despite that they had provided no services whatsoever
after the contract renewal.
We wrote Eliot that we no longer
required their services, and closed the account they had access to. Two
days later I received a demand letter
for $581 due in cashier's check or money order no later than 10 days
from the date of the letter and payable to First American Payment
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Indians without vertigo[edit]
Is there some truth about the tale that the New York skyscrapers were built by Amerindians because they felt no vertigo?
Added more info about treatment of Vertigo[edit]
Had a member of the family who had this disorder. Although harmless, it can make you feel very sick. I did some research on treatments, which I hope could save some other families some grief. In one case I know of, the exercises didn't work, as there was a large object in the ear, which "broke off" causing the effects of Vertigo to be there. This was remedied by sluicing one of the ears, and removing the object directly. Wallie 18:07, 2 December 2005 (UTC)
- The sections under Treatment are grossly incorrect, as they refer to BPPV as "vertigo" ... this needs to be corrected. I'll get to it when I get a chance.
- Ok I have updated and corrected most sections - MAB
Disambiguation links[edit]
Not only this, but in Vertigo and in Dizziness I was wondering if some information can be put on the act of spinning, be it on a chair, on a swingset, or just standing and spinning. As to what causes the symptoms of this. Maybe adding the information to each one might be inappropriate, but at least adding something to see also that refers to this phenomenon? - Anonymous —Preceding unsigned comment added by 18.104.22.168 (talk) 03:26, 23 October 2007 (UTC)


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Do Aphrodisiac Foods Really Work?
According to this article in the Washingtonian, foods may be mislabeled as aphrodisiacs because of their resemblance to male and female genitalia. But beyond that, there's little scientific evidence they have any effect on sexual drive.
However, that doesn't mean these foods are without benefits: besides quantifiable characteristics (oysters are extremely high in zinc, for example, while chocolate is known to contain "feel good" chemicals like phenylethylamine and serotonin), most of these aphrodisiac foods are just plain delicious! Perhaps a better approach is the one taken by Linda De Villers, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist in sex therapy and author of the book Simple Sexy Food, who recommends using them to create a mouth-watering meal. As she told Food Republic:
A beautifully prepared and served meal, complete with intimate connection, is a hard-to-resist seduction. I never claim any food is an automatic turn-on, any more than Viagra is an automatic turn-on. It takes opportunity and mindset, not just biology.
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Photos: Mike Oliver Hits Puerto Rico For Juanma Clash
Mike Oliver has arrived in Puerto Rico, where he plans to finish up his training for the scheduled headliner on the upcoming event "Triple Corona III." Oliver faces former two division champion Juan Manuel "Juanma" López at the Rubén Rodríguez Coliseum in Bayamon. Oliver (25-2, 8KOs) vs. Lopez (30-1, 27KOs) will top a pay-per-view event being co-promoted by PR Best Boxing Promotions (PRBBP) and Top Rank. Tickets are available at www.tcpr.com or by calling 787 792-5000.
[QUOTE=TOBYLEE1;11191942]Beats me how is this PPV material[/QUOTE] haha, idk. this guy has no power though, juanma should be able to blow right through him.Comment by TOBYLEE1 on 09-22-2011
Beats me how is this PPV materialComment by Queen_Leia on 09-22-2011
Why is Juanma fighting this kid....this is a HUGE step down in class. Mike Mike is the posterboy for journeymen and if Ice Skully is still training him, he's going to get killedComment by BoriBlaze1 on 09-22-2011
Juan Manuel Lopez is going to Knock this kid out badly! It won't go past 3 rounds!Comment by JBell11 on 09-22-2011
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Thursday, December 24, 2015
Peanuts Christmas stamp poster
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Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Peanuts Christmas stamp oddity
We got this computer -generated Charlie Brown Christmas stamp in the mail yesterday. It's almost but not quite the same as the printed stamps. Does anyone know anything about these? Do they mirror all 10 stamps in the book?
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Tuesday, December 8, 2015
USPS Catalog with Peanuts cover
Go to https://store.usps.com/store/browse/productDetailSingleSku.jsp?categoryNav=false&navAction=jump&navCount=0&atg.multisite.remap=false&categoryId=stamp-collectors&productId=P_012007 to order your free copy.You can buy a bunch of Peanuts philately material there as well of course.
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Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Stamp on comic book sketch cover by Frank Cho
I haven't seen this before - a blank comic book cover with art by Frank Cho and a cancelled Star Wars stamp. It looks as though the stamp and cancellation were done before the drawing.
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Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Asterix stamps from Germany
These were issued on September 1, 2015 I believe. There's a booklet, a sheet and a set of postal stationary at least.These images are from e-bay where I bought my sets earlier today.
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"Not since the late Anne George has there been such laugh-out-loud Southern fried fun. Deborah Sharp's Mama Does Time is a hilarious page turner with crisp and intelligent writing." -- Sue Ann Jaffarian, author of the Odelia Grey Mystery series
"Who knew that a who-dun-it would not only keep you guessing--but have you laughing! Deborah Sharp is the new Edna Buchanan." -- Hoda Kotb, NBC "Today" show co-anchor
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Like the main character in her "Mace Bauer Mysteries,'' her family roots were set in Florida long before Disney or Miami Vice. As a native and former reporter for USA Today, she knows the spots not found on maps: Molasses Junction. Muse, and now, Himmarshee, her own tiny slice of "Authentic Florida.''
To create Himmarshee, Deborah borrowed from the present-day ranching town of Okeechobee, and from the south Florida of her family's past.
Not far from Ft. Lauderdale, her dad used to walk to town, leading the family cow. A generation later, Deborah rode her horse over the same citrus- and ranch-dotted terrain. Now, it's all interstates and strip malls.
The difference between Mace's hometown and hers: Deborah will never let Himmarshee be spoiled by sprawl.
The News-Press in Fort Myers gave Deborah her first job, in 1982. Her favorite assignment: getting cast as a zombie when Day of the Dead filmed on Sanibel Island. Her fellow extras raved about her lurching.
A News-Press bonus: she met TV reporter Kerry Sanders in Immokalee, both of them shivering at dawn to see whether a winter freeze would ruin the green pepper crop. They've been married since 1989. No kids; no pets, but had goldfish once. Turned out badly―not a good omen for higher life forms.
When they moved back to Deborah's hometown in 1991, the occasional stories she'd been writing for USA Today became a flood. Miami's loony nature gives it a lock on headlines.
And then, 9/11, and everything changed. One of her last assignments before she left the paper was profiling soldiers killed in war. Grieving parents; spouses; kids. She couldn't absorb all that sadness anymore.
So, at age fifty, fiction-writing beckoned. She'd get to determine the endings. Punish the bad and reward the good. And, she'd throw in some romance, too.
She likes writing about Mama because the character makes her laugh. And doesn't everyone need a smile now and then?
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◊ NBC6 "South Florida Today." from July 17, 2009
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◊ WJXT-TV from November 17, 2009
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In Yop Poll > All Polls I see a column "Author" in the listing table (also present in the Templates listing table). This column reveals the username of the one created the poll/template. It should be using the Display Name instead to avoid potential security risks when there are many users in the site (e.g. Authors can see usernames of Admins if the latter have created some polls).
That's why we have Display Name in the first place, to display it publicly when needed. Except where username is explicitly required, it shouldn't be listed.


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