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East Moriches Automotive - East Moriches, NY - Phone: (631) 878-3548
'Auto Inspection Services' is the process through which mainly used cars, when re-sold, are verified from everything that is possible to check and report oil pressure at startup and on the road, on cars fitted with an oil pressure gauge. In East Moriches, during auto inspection, there can be check for 'blow-by' and cross contamination of fluids by removing the oil filler cap, radiator cap and dipstick. If there are internal issues with the engine they will likely be evident here if not on the test-drive in East Moriches.
Also in East Morichesauto inspection services include the condition of body and paint, dents, scratches, tires and wheels, glass, interior, missing parts, oil leaks, electrical items, and drive train performance. When possible, the vehicle may be test-driven to verify transmission and engine operation. The inspector will look over the interior and exterior of the vehicle for any obvious damage.
Governor Cuomo Announces First Solar Schools Project At The New York Institute For Special Education In The Bronx
Governor Cuomo's K-Solar Program Increases Use of Renewable Energy in Schools (New York, NY) Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the New York Institute for Special Education in the Bronx will be the site of the state's first solar schools project and will have solar panel arrays installed thanks to a power purchase agreement with SolarCity. This public-private partnership..


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A 64-year-old California woman who said she trekked to her first New Orleans Jazz Fest after a long fight with breast cancer found herself in handcuffs outside the Fair Grounds, arrested on charges of criminal trespass, resisting an officer and public drunkenness.
Thing is, said Lois Shelton, she hasn't touched a drop in more than a decade and went without a fight.
A retired family therapist, Shelton said she barely squawked when the officer arrested her at the Gentilly gate.
"He grabbed my arm and put cuffs on me. He didn't say what he was doing or why," she said. "I've never been arrested in my life. There's never been a reason."
Arrest records show that Detective Gus James nabbed Shelton on April 30 about 5:45 p.m. in the 1700 block of Gentilly Boulevard. His report read this way: "Subject entered the parking lot area during Jazz Fest. Subject was told three times to leave the area, but subject refused, pushing past the officer. Subject had slurred speech with strong smell of alcoholic beverage coming from her breath and person."
Shelton admitted she didn't look so good at the time, with poison oak on her face, a digestive tract flare-up and general fatigue. She said she still hasn't fully rebounded from stage III cancer treatment in 2008.
"It was all adding up to, 'I want to (stay), but I need a rest.'"
She said she walked back and forth trying to find the line for the proper shuttle bus, then approached the officer. He didn't much respond, and then she passed by him, at which point he cuffed her, she said.
Police did not return a request for comment about what happened.
Shelton was taken by patrol car to central booking and waited hours with a group of other women who had been arrested, she said. It does not appear police performed a sobriety test. She called a lawyer friend in Lafayette, who struck a deal with a city prosecutor early Monday to drop the charges if she agreed to forfeit her $450 bond payment. Otherwise, a judge would have set a later trial date.
"In essence she has no choice. She doesn't want to pay for an airline ticket to come back," said attorney James Barzee Jr. "Quite frankly, I think it was a way (for the city) to get rid of the case and get the bond money ... (The city prosecutor) never looked at it. I don't think he even had it."
Barzee said he didn't know the prosecutor's name. Eddie Walters, judicial administrator for New Orleans municipal court, said the bond is based on a court-approved schedule for low-level counts. Where Shelton's forfeited money will go was not clear Thursday, but Walters said the forfeiture deal did not sound unusual.
Shelton said she plans to file a complaint. She said she gave up alcohol in the 1990s, along with coffee and pasta.
"It's so ironic. My friends and family here can't believe it," she said from her home in Grass Valley, Calif., a rural town near the Sierra Nevada.
Shelton's arrest ended her Jazz Fest. She stuck around to hear some live music and save on a flight change, but her New Orleans days are over, she said. Before she left, she visited a tarot card reader at Jackson Square.
"She said, 'Have you been involved in a court recently? Well, you're going to get your money back,'" Shelton said. "Which I thought was funny, because my attorney said forget it. We made the deal."
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Erie Playhouse delivers enchanting 'Mary Poppins'
The Erie Playhouse is sprinkling its stage with spoonfuls of sugar with the magnificent "Mary Poppins," an extraordinary undertaking directed by Richard Davis.
This edition, with a book by Julian Fellowes and new music by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, incorporates most of the Sherman Brothers' songs from the Disney film but takes several unexpected turns.
Kate Neubert-Lechner simply is Mary Poppins, from her impeccable diction (complete with Rs rolled with relish) to her unflappable bearing and the mischievous twinkle in her eye.
Her beautiful singing voice and poised sweetness fit perfectly with the iconic costumes she wears, and the sight of her slowly rising into the air with her umbrella in hand inspires shivers.
Equally enchanting is Charles Corritore as affable narrator and jack-of-all-trades, Bert. Corritore infuses Bert with a jaunty charm that often has a cheeky edge as he wears his emotions on his shabby sleeve. He works wonders of his own on the Banks family and the audience alike, and Corritore's wondrous rooftop dance solo is a stupendous showstopper.
Audrey Ward and newcomer Ben Lariccia are adorably impish as young Jane and Michael, demonstrating a nuanced progression toward unselfish behavior. Steve Ropski makes a haggard George Banks who doesn't realize how out of touch he is with his family, while Christine Carmichael brings a wistful passion to a Winifred Banks whose spunk is not so easily doused.
Other cast standouts include Eleanor Logan as the gentle, often-overlooked bird woman; Colleen Prittie as the terrifying nanny who raised George; and Brennan Staaf as a frolicking statue who befriends the children.
Casey Conrad-Medvis, Chrissy Brinkman, Casey Corritore and Ross Fagan all acquit themselves well in their first main stage production at the Erie Playhouse.
The 20-person ensemble seems even larger because of the numerous costume changes that create dozens of extra characters. The dizzying choreography and visual splendor of such lavish numbers as "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" and "Step in Time" require an intense level of concentration and energy that the cast consistently achieves.
From the colorful costumes and immersive sets to the entrancing music and top-notch performances, this truly is a jolly holiday with Mary.


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Unique Business Writing: The John McClane, CEO / Die Hard School of Business
Unique business writing is like garage band music. Everyone wants to be good at it, but more often than not, it all starts sounding the same. Boring.
Boring business writing does not compel people to share it on social networks, does not pique potential clients' interest to explore your content further, and will not boost your Google rankings.
In an effort to combat this epidemic, I took a popular, well-loved movie franchise and pulled out (with surprisingly little effort) fantastic marketing tips for entrepreneurs and decision-making strategies for managers.
I wrote the John McClane, CEO: 'Die Hard' Business School series.
Interesting subject? Check.
Funny content? I thought so.
Unique business writing? Not at first.
The very first post was written way back in the QLP blog's infancy, when we were still developing our approach to social media. Basically, our blogs alternated between features of promotional products and whatever random thoughts I found to be interesting.
The very first Die Hard post was inspired by an argument with my roommate at the time over whether or not Die Hard is a Christmas movie. Although my argument is airtight, the "compelling business writing" goal was missing the word "business."
John McClane, CEO: What 'Die Hard' Taught Me About Marketing
The second blog post not only had the same interesting subject and friendly, humorous tone, but it also had a few other things going for it that were much improved over the original:
- Better title: Describes the content and invites the reader without giving too much away.
- Targeted content: QLP blog readers are mostly small and medium business owners (and my mom), so while we can cite stats about the shifting gender ratios in the workplace, the majority of these ideal readers are men. I am an exception to this set myself, so I know that I can rope in male readers as well as ass-kicking female readers as well with a Die Hard focus.
- Improved readability: While both posts contain a list format, this one also has photos, rich text, and varied paragraphs sizes – all of which are more visually appealing.
The impressive social shares on Twitter, Facebook, and Digg helped confirm my feeling of success. Interesting business writing can certainly be reflected in Google search rankings, but social shares are a more distinct measure of how much someone loved your work. If they really enjoyed it, their friends will know. Yippie ki yay indeed!
John McClane, CEO: What 'Die Hard' Taught Me About Taking Action
Honestly, I was feeling pretty smug about my success at this point. I had written an industry-relevant post that was socially shared and commented upon by more than two "outsiders" (plus my mom).
There was still room for improvement, and I made additional headway in my third post.
How was the Taking Action post a step up from the Marketing post?
- Broader appeal: Small and medium business owners and employees are not all marketers, but they are all in a place to take action. This also can be considered a solid source for general life motivation.
- Internal links: By adding links to other sites on the QLP page, I was able to set readers on a course to dig deeper into our content.
'Die Hard' Business School: 3 Mistakes McClane Made (and How You Can Avoid Them)
Today, I add this fourth post to the series. First improvement:
- Compelling headline: Not only did I directly address the reader to offer a solution, but I moved the word "Die Hard" closer to the front of the title. After all, if someone has only seen the movie once or twice, the name "John McClane" may not ring any bells.
What else have I improved on? Where else can I make adjustments to make my writing even more creative, compelling, relevant, shareable, and valuable to my readers? Did I backslide on any particular metric that I used before?
Read my guest post over at Firepole Marketing's blog, and tell me what you think of it! But before you head over there, make your predictions in the comments below. Have I hit my peak, or is there more to explore?
Update: I've added another Die Hard article to the arsenal!
John McClane, CEO: How to Make Your Brand as Successful as the Die Hard Franchise looks at the franchise as a whole, analyzing a few factors that contribute toward its success and how you can apply it to your own business model and brand building. I do defend A Good Day to Die Hard in here, so this article is not for anyone short of superfan status (unless you really want your company to take off).
Until next time, keep expanding your brand!
Jana Quinn
An old 'G' that's been working for QLP since it was in Bret's basement – Jana has been writing since she made up a story about a Jana-Tiger that liked rocky road ice cream and got straight A's. She enjoys writing about marketing and pop culture, posting a 'Die Hard' article as often as she's allowed. She is inspired by the articles at Cracked and frequently wears a Snuggie in the office. You can also connect with Jana on Google+.
I enjoyed reading this article (except under John McClane, CEO….Targeted content: you left me hanging at "the"). This article is so true of business posting, mainly by small-medium businesses, they mostly are boring content and hard for people to read and want to repost or link to. When it is something interesting such as what you wrote, then people are more willing to share with friends and they will keep your business in mind. Keep up the great work and Happy 4th of July to everyone at QLP!
Does a degree in Die Hard guarantee me a high paying job?
It does with any employer worth working for! 😉
Hey Jana, thanks for the excellent guest post – you did a really great job with it, and it's a great contribution to Firepole Marketing!
That being said, there's ALWAYS room for growth – I can't wait to see what the future of your Die Hard series has in store! 🙂
Just read your latest installment over at Firepole Marketing. Excellent work, as always! 🙂 I like the point that you made about remaining objective and not letting emotion take over.
As a proud student of the Die Hard School of Business, this was a great read. I think all of you here at the QLP blog do a great job writing fun and creative content from an original perspective. Valuable business tips but easily digestible, that's how I like it.
Keep up the good work, going to check out your guest post now!


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April 24.
If you know the Taj Mahal, the Mona Lisa, Mahatma Gandhi, Tower of Pisa, the Great Wall of China, the Sydney Opera House, the Colloseum, the Hagia Sophia, you will likely know why April 24 is such an important date in the history of the world.
Yes, April 24 is the date when the 9th wonder of the world, the incomparable, inimitable, imperturbable, peerless, matchless, Barbra Streisand was born.
More to the point, April 24 2012 Barbra Streisand turned 70 and you can bet whatever talent your artistic idol has that he/she cannot touch Miss Streisand. There is simply no comparison with Miss Streisand today or ever. None.
Mention the artistic accolade, Barbra Streisand has won it. She has also given back to society in ways that would take one well into next year to chronicle. This is a woman with a voice, class, determination and a heart, a tiny piece of which should be taken and shared out amongst Africa's thieving politicians so that they learn to think of people other than themselves.
Check out Miss Streisand's astonishing accomplishments here. Her's is likely a record that will never be equaled by anyone else, male or female – it must be that no one else will ever be that talented, that versatile, that phenomenally successful in everything he/she touches.
Most remarkably for the most successful female artist of all time (no it is not Lady Gaga or, God rest her soul, Whitney Houston) she has done it all without self-destructing with drugs, alcohol or self indulgent egotism. Barbra Streisand indeed invented class – or at least must have directed whoever invented it – such is her incredible talent.
Anyone out there who shares April 24 as their birthday, you are in great company. And don't you forget that. My dear friend, another really classy lady, Lydia Sembuya shared the same birthday but, alas, she is no longer here to celebrate it.
Did I mention looking so good at that age? Enough said.
Happy Birthday Miss Streisand.
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- Barbra Streisand celebrates 70th birthday with superstar pals (hollywood.com)
- Streisand: The 101 Best Songs (tbmovielists.wordpress.com)
- Barbra Streisand Celebrates Her 70th Birthday with John Travolta & More Celeb Pals (people.com)


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The Stetson women's soccer team (1-4-0) returns home after a trip to the Trojan Classic this past weekend. The Hatters will host Florida Atlantic (1-4-0) on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in hopes of winning their second straight home match.
The Owls opened the season with an overtime home loss to Jacksonville, and then began a five game road trip culminating with the contest in DeLand. FAU dropped a 7-0 tilt at Illinois State before defeating Green Bay 2-1. Most recently the Owls lost to Northern Arizona and UNLV out in Las Vegas. Claire Emslie and Taylor Sorrels lead FAU with one goal and one assist each.
Stetson trails FAU in the all-time series between the two teams, as the Owls hold a slight 15-10-0 advantage since the Hatters' first season in 1993. Last season Florida Atlantic defeated Stetson by a score of 2-0 in Boca Raton, defeating the Hatters for the first time since 2006.
The Hatters return home after going 0-2 at the Trojan Classic, but the new game field at the Athletics Training Center is where Stetson picked up its first win of the season back on August 25. Junior Alyssa Welsh scored both SU goals en route to a 2-1 overtime victory over Embry-Riddle.
Fans unable to make it out to the game on Saturday can follow along with Live Stats on GoHatters.com or by watching the live video on HatterVision. The Stetson Women's Soccer Twitter Feed (@StetsonWSoccer) will also be delivering in-game updates to all its followers throughout the match.


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Page-turner of the week
Hillerman's southwestern mysteries take noir and drive it out into the sunshine of mesas and canyons. Jim Leaphorn, the Navajo cop called the "legendary lieutenant" by colleagues, reteams with his testy ex-partner Jim Chee, who lures him out of retirement to help solve a new murder linked to lingering questions from the seemingly closed case of a convicted killer.
Complicating the mystery, Hillerman has tribal cop Bernadette Manuelitc compromise the scene of a murder because she is spooked by the Navajo belief that corpses are attended by malicious spirits. For their part the Native Americans in the book think white people are strange: They seem to be driven crazy by gold.
Manuelito, smart but human, personifies Hillerman's ability' to skillfully entwine cultural references; both she and Chee have the nuances to be protagonists of the series if Hillerman retires Leaphorn, the star of 14 books, permanently. The story plays out in a spare, deliberate manner, which provides a plausible fit for the aging, patient Leaphorn: "Well, now, Leaphorn thought, we Navajo are good at this waiting game. The Enduring Navajo, as one of the anthropologists had labeled them." Hillerman allows his twists enough space to unfurl teasingly, and there's plenty of majestic landscape to look at along the way. (HarperCollins, $25.95)
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text: With the Allman Brothers Band still touring, you might think we're back in the past. The band is still one of the best in the southern rock world. The reviews of the performances on the current tour are overwhelmingly positive. They have some new members since their glory days back in the 70s, including the additions of guitarists Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks. In Mansfield, Massachusetts, they even had Jimmy Herring with them onstage and it made their sound even more impressive than usual. Gregg Allman, 61, was the starting player in the band. His more growly voice gives the ensemble a special sound that can help shift their style into blues-rock or hard rock. Haynes and Trucks will continue to be big forces in this band, because they are younger and they are authoring many of their newest hits. Since this band is celebrating its 40th anniversary, there are still Allman Brothers tickets for performances in cities all the way through the end of October. Make sure to catch them on this very special tour this year and hear some of their great guests. Their influences are wide-ranging, encompassing everything from rock to blues, jazz to hard rock. Fans and critics alike have been enjoying their latest tour for the last several months and you can be sure that it's going to be just as good over the next two months!


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Thursday, October 11, 2012
Summerville Town Council was taken to task Wednesday for raising the franchise fee, but the reproach was unlikely to reverse the decision.
Heyward Hutson, a former state representative and current president of the Summerville Preservation Society, and Lucy Anne Cathcart used the public comment time to express their displeasure at councils action last month increasing the electric, gas and cable franchise fee to 5 percent from the existing 3 percent.
The town intends to put the additional revenue toward a new road leading from the planned Exit 197 from I-26.
Those fees impinge on basic services that involve heating and cooking, Cathcart said.
Right now the country is trying not to slip into another recession, she said, and she doesnt understand how the fee will improve the towns situation.
Hutson said most people dont understand what theyre paying for. Also, he said, the town benefits from utility rate increases.
Every time SCE&G increases rates, the town benefits. You get an increase every time they do. But now youre not satisfied with that, he said.
He said hes concerned with all the needs and wants expressed by various county leaders, like the school districts bond referendum and the countys parks and new jail.
I think you made a big mistake. I think you did an injustice to us, he said.
He, too, wanted to know how the town would benefit.
Councilman Aaron Brown, who voted against the increase, took the opportunity to reiterate his position.
Taxes are a creepy crawly thing. This particular tax, if it were finite I would probably go along with it, he said.
He agreed with Hutsons point that the town gets extra money every time utilities raise rates.
Councilman Bill McIntosh, who also voted against the increase, said he opposed the particular fee but not its intended use.
The Sheep Island Road extension has been in the towns plans for several years, he said. It will relieve congestion on North Main Street and it will provide another entry to Summerville from the interstate, he said.
The state is committed to building Exit 197, but current plans are for the road from the exit to head in one direction away from Summerville, he said.
The franchise fee is imposed throughout the town limits, regardless of county. Though the bulk of Summerville is in Dorchester County, it also crosses into Charleston and Berkeley counties.
The fee doesnt apply to telephone service, Mayor Bill Collins said.
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Saw toothed edges are usually the fault of said TV and component cables. You'll see it on the Wii just as much.
your statement on P- hold on, let me slap myself real quick.
Are you kidding? Have you seen Ratchet and Clank graphics!? The PS3's graphics have more potential than the 360! The system is freaking being used to find a cure for cancer!
And the Wii's graphics aren't "Bad", just "Behind".
Physics and AI take up processing power. Yeah, it's dependent on the game, but it's up to the system to be able to pull it off. The Wii could do Portal, but it would be dumbed down a bit as far as graphics go.
I mean, if the Wii was half as powerful as the PS3, then what's with the Wii being left out of the loop of multi-platform hits!?
Don't get me wrong. I love the Wii. I usually defend it. But some things are just obvious. I still think the Wii has a lot of potential.


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Home to numerous restaurants and bars and known for its casual and permissive atmosphere, New Orleans is a perfect choice for couples seeking a romantic vacation. Carriage rides that tour the city's legendary French Quarter can be found at Jackson Square. Couples interested in taking a romantic evening walk can also head to Jackson Square and stroll along its riverside Moonwalk. Mornings in New Orleans typically begin with beignets and chicory coffee, and couples can find the best in town at the historic Café du Monde. Once evening comes, couples can enjoy a strongly poured Hurricane at Pat O'Brien's. After that, it's only a short walk to the Palm Court Jazz Café where couples can huddle in a corner and enjoy the city's signature music.
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Ugly Betty's Ana Ortiz wed musician Noah Lebnezon just last June, but she already has a new man in her life. On screen, that is.
Ortiz's character Hilda, who had a rough time after losing her son Justin's father, is due for some loving this season thanks to hottie Eddie Cibrian, the dimpled cutie recently seen on Samantha Who? and Dirty Sexy Money.
"We've only just met on the show and I yelled at him," Ortiz tells PEOPLE, at a party at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel celebrating her cover of Latina magazine.
But there's only a thin line between love and hate, it seems. So, just how steamy will it get? Ortiz laughs and says, "Well, I don't know! I don't know. I'm getting hot!"
And she's not the only one! "It's Eddie Cibrian so all of a sudden everybody in the crew is on the set, and I'm like, 'Really, you guys? Really?' All the girls are like, 'I just left something here.' All the gay guys are like, 'I need to move a chair.' It's hysterical!"
As fun as it may be to film a love scene with an attractive costar, Ortiz had to prepare her hubby for what's coming. "The most difficult thing about this part of the business for me anyway is telling my husband I'm getting down, and it's Eddie Cibrian," she says. "There's no way for me to be like, 'This sucks, I hate it!' It is really uncomfortable and we're both married, but the thing is like, hello, it's not hard! Let me put it to you like that." --Jenny SundelAlberto E. Rodriguez/Getty;Mark Sullivan/WireImage
Ana Ortiz Talks About Filming Love Scenes on Betty
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Murphy's Law
If anything can go wrong, it will. Cillian Kelly on fellow Irishman Dan Martin's all too brief Giro.Words
Cillian KellyPhotographs
Juan Trujillo Andrades
It's December 1993, I'm sitting at the back of a primary school classroom in Rathfarnham in South County, Dublin. The teacher leaves the room and has been gone a long time. We start to become unruly. As we brazenly leave our seats and abandon our copy books and avoid a barrage of paper airplanes, the teacher reappears, but she's not alone. Most of the other teachers in the school troop in behind her, along with the TV trolly on which stands possibly the only piece of electronic equipment in the building.
None of the teachers comment on the fact that we were all clearly involved in a paper fight when they arrived. Focus is much more on getting the misbehaving television back in line. After a prolonged period of muttering and remote control mashing, the static fuzz being displayed snaps to a picture of two old men sitting at a desk.
We're told to be silent, that we're about to witness something momentous, as we view the Taoiseach, Albert Reynolds and British Prime Minister, John Major, both sign what became known as the Downing Street Declaration. I'm not really paying attention as they both say words that I don't understand.
When the formalities on the screen are over, the teacher follows that up with more words about how this signals an end to 'The Troubles' we have all heard so much about.
The TV rolls back out the door and the 10 minute interlude in my nine-year-old life has ended.
More than 20 years later, and myself and my Dad have driven up from Dublin and arrived in East Belfast for the start of the 2014 Giro d'Italia. No British army on the border, nobody checking papers, no border at all actually. One of the biggest incidents in the peace process for years has occurred just this week. The president of Sinn Féin, Gerry Adams, was arrested and questioned about the 1972 murder of Jean McConville. But the incident passed, although the crime remains unsolved. Focus now turns to the relatively unimportant matter of the opening stage of the Giro, a 22km team time trial along the streets of Belfast.
The walk up the Newtownards road to our chosen vantage point for the day revealed a curious mix of Giro tributes and pink-coloured street parties interspersed amongst the famous murals depicting the political and religious divisions that had bisected the country.
An anonymous wall just before the turnoff for Stormont castle, providing a view about a mile long down the Newtownards Road, was where we based ourselves. The weather was still fine as the first team came past. The Colombians, widely expected to perform poorly against the clock, but utterly impressive nonetheless as they whooshed past with the deep rumble provided by whirring disc wheels in perfect synchronisation.
They were quickly followed by Orica-GreenEdge. At those speeds, it's surely impossible to the naked eye to tell whether a team is travelling at 51 kilometres per hour or 52. But I swear, just from looking at them, you could tell the Australian team time trial specialists were obliterating the speed of the Colombians.
What a surreal moment: an Australian team chasing a Colombian team in an Italian race on the island of Ireland. And the sun was in the sky – it was actually sunny. I had taken my jacket off and cursed the fact that I hadn't brought sunglasses. What was going on? This wasn't the Ireland I knew, this wasn't the Ireland I grew up in.
But bang on time, the clouds turned sinister and the heavens opened. Orica-GreenEdge were home and hosed and nobody would come close to beating them now. They probably wouldn't have anyway.
We sat there on the nondescript concrete wall, getting pissed on, absolutely soaked. This was more like it. This was the Ireland I knew. The Ireland I love and the Ireland I hate. But there's beauty in that resentment. I've grown to cherish how much we are allowed to detest our own weather. But we'd miss it if it was gone. Or maybe we wouldn't. But my God, we'd complain about it either way.
We watch the final team pass, we declare the day a success and we start to walk back down the Newtownards Road when we stop to peak through a pub window. The pub itself has been booked out for a private Giro party, full of important looking people wearing important looking suits. There's a television in the corner showing replays of the team time trial we've just witnessed.
Our relationship has changed now, myself and that old television on wheels. We're both older and are now very different shapes, but there's still one of us that doesn't care much for what's going on – this time it's the television that doesn't give a shite. This time I do care what's on the screen. I want heads to stop moving so I can see exactly what's happened. A crash. Riders are sprawled across the road. The camera fixates on a single rider. Although it's hard to tell from this distance, I know who it is before the caption appears.
During times of lawlessness and times of unrest, during times of peace and times of war, there is one law that remains constant. One law that the world will adhere to forever and a day: Murphy's law. One of the biggest bike races in the world comes to Ireland, there is one Irish rider in the race who can actually consider trying to win the thing overall. And on the first day, Murphy said, 'let there be crashing', and there was crashing. One crash, one rider and it had to be Daniel Martin. The only rider of the 198 that raced today who won't make it to Stage 2.
Myself and my Dad stand outside the window in the middle of East Belfast, an area particularly rife with the history that Albert Reynolds and John Major took steps to steer in a new direction that day in '93. We stand there taking the Lord's name in vain. Repeated cries of "Jaysus!" and "Christ-all-fucking-mighty" come out of our mouths as we watch another replay of that manhole that came out of nowhere, and we curse what might have been. But nobody cares about religion right now. The only religion right now is cycling.
We engage in circular conversation where we conclude that it's only a bike race and it could have been worse. But then more 'what-ifs' follow. Before we conclude once more that it is only a bike race.
There are two things that Ireland excels at: shite weather and heart-breaking sporting moments, we've had enough of both for one day. We trudge forlornly down to the finish line and back to the car and begin the return trip to Dublin. It's stopped raining now, although the mood remains damp. It is only a bike race though, isn't it?
This feature first appeared as part of the Velocast podcast. Cillian Kelly writes for Irish Peloton.


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The Evening Brief: Texas Headlines for Jan. 28, 2013
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• Report: State Should Put Politics Aside, Expand Medicaid: "Texas' Republican leadership is adamant that Texas will not expand Medicaid, a major tenet of federal health reform. A report by the state's former deputy comptroller and former chief revenue estimator ...


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on February 15, 2013 - 2:28 AM
July 20, 1924 – Feb. 10, 2013
Robert J. Donough of Orchard Park, the former president of Liberty National Bank and later vice chairman and director of Norstar Bank, died Sunday in Fox Run, a retirement village in Orchard Park. He was 88.
Born in Lebanon, Pa., he was a graduate of Lebanon Valley College and earned his MBA from Harvard Business School.
Mr. Donough joined the Navy during World War II and served aboard the USS Intrepid, which participated in several campaigns in the Pacific Theater, including the Battle of Leyte Gulf, considered to be the largest Navy battle of the war. He later served in the Naval Reserve during the Korean War and achieved the rank of lieutenant.
Mr. Donough got his start in the banking business in 1947 at the State Bank of Albany, a future subsidiary of Norstar. In 1976, he moved to Buffalo, where he served as president and chief executive officer of Liberty National Bank. During his tenure, he oversaw the merger of Liberty with Security Trust Co. of Rochester. After the merger, he oversaw the construction of the Norstar Building, which opened in Fountain Plaza in downtown Buffalo in 1982. He also was an active member of the community.
"I really feel there's an obligation for people to put back into the community part of what they get out of it," Mr. Donough told The Buffalo News shortly before his retirement as chairman and director of Norstar in August 1988. In addition to giving back, he also acknowledged that he wanted to enhance the bank's reputation and establish it as an active part of the local business community.
Mr. Donough served as chairman of the boards of both United Way and Buffalo General Hospital. He and his late wife of 68 years, the former Joyce Foote, were jointly honored with the United Way Volunteers of the Year Award in 1988. Joyce Donough died in November.
He also served as vice chairman and director of the Greater Buffalo Chamber of Commerce. In 1983, the Chamber honored him as Western New Yorker of the Year. During the 1980s, he headed a successful campaign to raise $2 million for the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.
After his retirement, Mr. Donough went on to work part time at the University at Buffalo School of Management. He also continued to volunteer, working with Hospice of Western New York, Orchard Park Presbyterian Church and Presbyterian Senior Care, among other organizations.
He is survived by three sons, Robert J. Jr., Michael L. and James P., and a daughter, Kathleen M. Anthony.
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, 4369 S. Buffalo St.


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West Branch Class of 1971
will meet for breakfast
BELOIT- The West Branch Class of 1971 will meet for breakfast at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 28 at Perkins' Restaurant at 20040 Harrisburg Westville Road.
Reservations are not required, and all classmates are welcome. Those attending will order from the menu.
Community Foundation
hosting Banquet on Monday
SALEM - The Salem Community Foundation will host the Banquet in Salem from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Memorial Building, 785 E. State St.
Next week's menu offers fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas or corn, cole slaw, fresh fruit and vegetables, and cake.
Additional sponsors are needed. For more information call Patty Colian at 330-831-2169.
BC Wildlife Ed Center
hosting family program
EAST LIVERPOOL - The Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center will host a fun and interesting family-oriented program from 9 to 11 p.m. Saturday.
Local naturalist Gary Meiter and participants will collect and identify the nighttime insects and gain understanding of their important role in the ecosystem.
The program will start inside and then move outside, so wear appropriate clothing and insect repellent.
One participant will win an insect net at the end of the program. For more information visit beavercreekwildlife.org.
Strawberry festival planned
June 28 at Lisbon Grange
LISBON - The public is invited to a strawberry festival from 4:30 to 7 p.m. June 28 at the Lisbon Grange on U.S. Route 30, three miles west of Lisbon.
Homemade ice cream sandwiches, baked beans, potato salad, cake and beverages will be available for purchase.
All proceeds will be used for grange hall improvements.
United Class of 1982
holding 20th reunion
HANOVERTON - The United Local Class of 1982 will celebrate turning 50 on July 5 at the Hickory Hollow Golf Course in Winona.
The social hour starts at 6 p.m., with dinner at 7 p.m.
Reservations include a catered dinner consisting of mystique chicken breast, Swiss steak, red skin mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, corn, salad, bread and dessert. Tea, punch, and beer are included. Guests are welcome to bring their own beverages.
The reservation deadline is June 30 and limited to the first 100 reservations. All UHS alumni are welcome. For more information call Sue Cooper at 330-831-5828.
12th Elkton Area Reunion
will be held on July 13
ELKTON - The 12th annual Elkton Area Reunion will be held on July 13 in the Lisbon Presbyterian Church basement on East Chestnut Street.
A picnic dinner of meat, salad, dessert and beverages will be served at 2 p.m.
Anyone wishing to bring a coverdish is encouraged to do so, but it is not necessary. Reservations are required by calling Penny Harrold at 330-424-5302 before July 9.
Salem High Class of 1969
hosting 45th reunion
SALEM - The Salem High School Class of 1969 will host its 45th-year reunion featuring a weekend full of events and activities on Aug. 1, 2 and 3. There is no charge for events.
Donations will be taken at all three to help cover costs and add to a class gift to the Salem High School Alumni Association.
Activities kick off on Aug. 1 with a casual evening at 6 p.m. at 1177 N. Lincoln Ave. The meal and beer, sodas and water will be provided. Attendees may bring their favorite beverages.
A casual evening is also planned on Aug. 2 at the Italian Club on Penn Avenue with a meal and cash bar beginning at 6 p.m.
Anyone interested in playing golf on Aug. 2 is asked to contact Bob Beeson at 330-332-0991.
Anyone interested in taking the Salem Historical Society's Underground Railroad Trolley Tour on Aug. 2 is asked to contact Jeanette Stone at 330-881-1290.
Cost for this is $10 per person. A total of 15 people are needed for this tour in order for Stone to make the reservation.
A brunch will be served beginning at 10 a.m. Aug. 3 at 1177 N. Lincoln Ave.
Anyone interested in attending the reunion on Aug. 2 via Skype is asked to contact Georgia Duhan Hopkins at 330-277-7730 so a time can be arranged.
Reservations are not required for the events, but are appreciated by contacting Georgia Duhan Hopkins at email@example.com, SHS Class of 69 Facebook Page or 330-277-7730.
Addresses, phone and/or email addresses are needed for the following classmates: Kathy Aikens Leonard, Rick Alexander, Roger Barnes, Dennis Briggs, Marsha Catlos Stanley, Colleen Cowan Price, Mike Coy, Jerry Filler, Roberta McCartney Morrison, Diane Miller Opinski, Dennis Perry, Colleen Pitts, Walt Simpson, Troy Sowers, Bob Sprowl, Beverly Stoffer and Mike Walker. Contact information may be forwarded to Hopkins at P.O. Box 822, Salem.
Salem Saxon Retirees
will meet on July 2
SALEM - The Salem Saxon Retirees will meet on July 2. Snacks will be served at 11:30 a.m., followed by a catered lunch at 12:30 p.m.
Reservations are needed for the lunch by calling 330-533-5154 before June 26.
Members are asked to call and cancel if you have made a reservation and cannot attend.
Balsa Bees presenting dawn patrol over Alliance
ALLIANCE - The Alliance Balsa Bees will present its third annual World War I aircraft dawn patrol over Alliance from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
The flying field is at the northeast end of Barber Airport, three miles north of Alliance off Route 225.
The aircraft are replicas of all WWI aircraft/ranging from 2-12 feet wing span.
There will be several different flying demonstrations throughout the day. All planes will be lined up on the field at noon so visitors can look at them and ask questions.
Visitors can then vote on their favorite plane.
Tickets will be given to spectators when they arrive. The winning pilot of the aircraft will receive the People's Choice trophy. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Onsite restrooms are available.
Public breakfast scheduled
Saturday at Saxon Club
SALEM - The public is invited to an all-you-can eat breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the Salem Saxon Club, 1980 Newgarden Ave.
The menu offers sausage gravy and biscuits, bacon, sausage links, eggs, hash browns, pancakes and waffles, and fresh fruit, and beverages. Cost is $6 for adults.


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Former Gator Hits First Big League Home Run
Former Florida Gator center fielder Matt den Dekker hit his first major league home run on Sunday night against the Washington Nationals.
Den Dekker's solo homer gave the New York Mets a three run lead in the second inning and he finished 2-for-3 on the night. He was making just his second career start since being called up on Tuesday. Matt batted .296/.366/.486 at the Triple-A level this season and should continue to see regular playing time in center field with Juan Lagares.
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St. Patrick's Day Treat: Naturally Green Cake in a JarElizabeth Stark
These little green cakes for are a special St. Patrick's Day surprise for my oldest daughter, and I know she's going to love them. Ever since I made this rainbow cake using natural, food-based dyes, I've been having a ball in my kitchen playing with color, and my food! These delicious little olive oil cakes are tender and moist, and though they're made with superfood kale, the kids will never know. And since they're baked in jars, they're just right for a St. Patrick's Day on the go!
For all-natural cake decoration, check out this simple recipe for homemade green sprinkles! And this recipe for my favorite buttercream frosting.
All-Natural Green Cakes in a Jar
makes 8 – 9 half pint jars
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup plain whole milk yogurt
1/2 cup sugar
3 eggs
zest of 1 lime, grated
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup blanched, pureed kale (roughly 1 cup raw)
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9 half pint jam jars and set aside.
In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt, and set aside.
Blanch or steam the kale under very tender, and puree. Add a few tablespoons of water if needed to get a smooth puree. Next, blend the kale with the oil, until the mixture is very smooth.
In a large bowl combine the yogurt, sugar, eggs, and zest. Stir in the flour mixture a little at a time. When the ingredients are fully combined, slowly fold in the kale-infused oil.
Spoon the batter into the prepared jars, filling just over halfway, and cook 25 – 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean and the top of the cakes are light golden. Set out to cool completely.
Once cakes are completely cool, add a dollop of buttercream frosting, or sweetened whipped cream, and a sprinkle of this homemade green sugar.
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According to Jason La Canfora of the NFL, he stated in his Twitter account earlier this morning that a source within the Seahawks released information on WR Mike Williams with the statement below,
"Seahawks expect Mike Williams will miss a game or more. Situation is "not good" says team source. Not an IR issue, but may be out few weeks".
This isn't good news for the Hawks when they go on the road against the 49ers next Sunday. Good news is that WR Ben Obamanu just has a deep cut on his left hand and will be ready to play. With the possible return of DT Colin Cole to help out the run game, the Seahawks will need to pull a win off in San Francisco in order for anyone to believe they deserve the division.
(Update): Coach Pete Carroll just announced in his press conference that Mike Williams has a sprained ankle and HAS NOT been ruled out yet of the 49ers game.


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Drama Through Performance
"A View From The Bridge"
On May 4th and 5th, 2013, "A View From The Bridge" written by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Arthur Miller was presented at the Downtown Campus Buena Vista Theater. The production was the culminating activity of the Drama Through Performance, English 4953 class. Students spent the semester studying this famous piece of 20th Century dramatic literature through historical analysis, rehearsal, staging and finally performance. Presenting two shows which were open to the general public allowed the students to share their experience with family, friends, other UTSA students and the community at large.
The apartment and family of Eddie Carbone after dinner. From the left: his wife Beatrice played by Jennifer Smith; her cousin Marco who has a wife and children in Italy played by Paul Martinez; his younger brother, Bea's cousin Rodolpho played by Stephen Young; Bea's niece Catherine who has been raised by Eddie played by Amber Portillo; and the lead Eddie Carbone played by Aramano Urdiales. Beatrice's two Italian cousins (Marco and Rodolpho) have been smuggled into the USA illegally and are working as longshoremen on the Brooklyn docks and living with Eddie. When Catherine and Rodolpho fall in love and want to marry, Eddie is violently opposed believing that the young cousin is just looking for his citizenship and passport.


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OPEN HOUSE: Tuesday, Jan. 21
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Vanderbilt Campus – Management Hall (Owen Lobby)
Join Vanderbilt Business on January 21st to explore four proven Vanderbilt programs and gain expert insights from recruiters for turning your dream job in business into reality. Talk with students, meet with admissions counselors and engage with esteemed panelists from KPMG, Stephens, Inc., and RANDA Solutions. Owen Dean Eric Johnson will facilitate a panel discussion focused on advice from these pros about launching your career in business.
Free Food. Free Advice. A light meal will be available at 5:30 p.m., and the information booths will be open before and after the panel session. You'll have the chance to learn about:
- Accelerator®–Vanderbilt Summer Business Institute – In four fast-paced weeks, you will immerse yourself in the business world, learning the fundamentals and applying them to real-world projects.
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Learn more about this Jan. 21 Open House, and let us know you are coming. To RSVP, visitowen.vanderbilt.edu/ypevents.
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"One August Night," a special wine event benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Clarita Valley, will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 18 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Salt Creek Grille, 24415 Town Center Drive, Valencia 91355.
Hosts Carl and Terry Kanowsky invite guests to sample wines from two of California's premier Central Coast wineries, Zaca Mesa Winery and Vineyards and Jaffurs Wine Cellars.
Wine Spectator recently designated Jaffurs' 2007 Santa Barbara Syrah as "highly recommended." As for Zaca Mesa, Wine Spectator just listed its 2005 Santa Ynez Syrah as a "smart buy."
Zaca Mesa has a long history as being the proving ground for many of Santa Barbara's finest winemakers, such as Jim Clendenen, Adam Tolmach, Bob Lindquist, Lane Tanner, Ken Brown and Ben Silver.
President of Zaca Mesa, Brook Williams has offered for guests to get a taste of Zaca's Black Bear Syrah, their high-end, exclusive wine normally available only to long-term wine club members and will be premiering their new wine Mesa Reserve Syrah for the first time ever. He has also put up a flight of three magnums by the winemaker of their estate Syrah for an auction idea.
Williams and the winemaker from Jaffurs will be present at the tasting to do the pouring.
Hor d'oeuvers provided by Salt Creek Grille. Reserve a spot now as seating is limited. Donation is $75 per person. RSVP by calling (661) 254-3063.


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The day before the trek
Pre-trek meeting with our guides from the local trekking agency.
Everyone takes the opportunity to ask any questions and psyche themselves up for the next 4 days of walking!
Day 1:
We're picked up early by a minibus. First stop is Sacsayhuaman, a.k.a. Sexy Woman on top of a hill overlooking Cusco. A Fortress from whence the capital of the Inca kingdom was defended or a religious and ceremonial place – different views still!
On to the Sacred Valley to see the bread basket of the region.
Visit to Pisac ruins and its fantastic terraces where we get to put our lungs and legs to the first little test.
Walking sticks, coca leaves and colourful plastic ponchos are purchased as well as the last supplies for our trek.
After lunch and a traditional weaving demonstration, it's time to start walking in earnest! We tentatively start climbing our way up the hills and slowly watch the scenery change.
An easy introduction to the trek, this afternoon's walk ends at a tiny community where we get to meet the locals, stay overnight in a colonial house and enjoy some traditional food.
Day 2:
After a hearty breakfast we pick up our snack bags and set off for a full day's walking.
Small steps, deep breaths – the recipe for success.
We meet little old ladies without shoes, running up the mountain paths with heavy loads on their backs and kids on their way to school down in the valley and we all feel a bit sheepish in our gore-tex gear.
Newfound respect for the people living in these harsh but stunning mountains.
Walk through an ancient Inca site before huffing and puffing our way up to the high pass, with breathtaking (literally) views of the Vilcanota and Vilcabamba ranges.
A shot of pisco on the highest point of the trek (4,400m) – each of us pouring just a drop on the ground as a sacrifice to Pachamama (Mother Earth).
Finally downhill and we race down towards our lunch stop.
The porters and cooks have overtaken us a long time ago and already have our tents, the kitchen tent and the toilet tent set up for us!
We're greeted by hot popcorn and cold drinks in the kitchen tent – very civilised!
A pack of cards come out and we play and talk about today's sights until dinner is served.
Delicious 3 course meal followed by hot drinks to warm us in the chilly night.
Day 3:
The morning starts with a soft 'knock' on the tent and a voice calling: "Coca tea!"
We poke our sleepy heads out to find mugs of steaming tea and a hot basin of washing water waiting for us. What luxury!
Our cooks continue to spoil us with a breakfast of porridge, toast AND eggs.
More trekking…
Herds of alpacas and llamas cling to the mountain sides.
We conquer another high pass and stop for a few snacks and photos of the view of stunning green mountain lakes.
We cruise downhill for lunch at our second campsite at a tiny community school.
Most have an afternoon nap while some of the guys play football.
Visit to the school where we do some work and get to hear both singing and poetry from the kids.
We get local 'quechua' lessons from the local teacher. "Sulpayki wayki" (Thank you friend)!
That night the stars are out in full force and we admire the beauty and stillness of the Andes.
Day 4:
Our last day of trekking is short and all of it downhill. Nobody complains
We're sad to say goodbye to our team of porters and cooks as we hop on a bus to Ollantaytambo.
In summary we all have had blisters, aching muscles and shortness of breath but it's all bettered by coca leaves, good company, tasty and plentiful food and the amazing scenery.
Arriving at our lodge in Ollantaytambo we have glorious showers and a little rest before a guided tour of the Ollantaytambo ruins.
Dinner in one of the local restaurants and then we're all eager to try out those lovely hotel beds.
Day 5:
Early breakfast and then we jump on the train to Aguas Calientes.
Shuttle bus to the fabled Machu Picchu where we have a guided tour with our fabulous guide.
We meet up with the Classic Inca Trail trekkers and they're envious of our clean smell having just trekked into Machu Picchu that morning after 4 days on the trail without a shower 😉
A couple of hours of free time in the Machu Picchu complex – we go exploring on our own, some take the hike up to the Sun Gate and others take the opportunity to have a closer look around the city ruins themselves.
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This discussion was inspired by Ron Paul's explanation of the Globalist "Conspiracy"
Thread: Ron Paul Blasts the NWO conspiracy! what side are you on?
Oh my god I never thought I'd EVER find ANYONE else in the entire friggin world that
understood that the move for a one world government does not
have sinister intentions behind it from those trying to enact it.
Thank you Ron Paul for pointing out something that to me is fucking common sense. Its an ideological battle, nothing more.
That being said, I still look at this as being like the battle between the Assassin's and Templars in the Assassin's Creed games. One side believing humanity needs to be saved from itself and thus wants a society where free will doesn't exist and another side that believes that free will is necessary for any kind of real growth and future for humanity.
You can see this same theme playing out in other media like Gundam SEED Destiny and Gundam 00, the battle between the Borg and everyone else in Star Trek. Or even the Flood from Halo (and arguably the Forerunners too) and probably innumerable other stories that I can't think of right now. There is much truth in fiction, one of the first spirits I ever talked to has the best quote ever on that in my opinion.
"All stories have lessons for those willing to learn them."
In my opinion even thought the push towards globalism has the promise of stopping conflict and ensuring world peace, it does not unify humanity in any way shape or form. What it really does is standardize it. It weeds out the ideas and portions that are a threat to stability and cultivates one specific mindset only.
The problem is that it ignores the basic fundamental truth about life in that it is always changing. People, regardless of how much you try to condition it out of them, will
have unique viewpoints on everything. Even if the differences are small they are still there.
Because of this the NWO ideal for unity will always break down and become mere standardization. It also devolves into a totalitarian dictatorship as the controllers must always be vigilant in stamping out anything that threatens stability. You cannot stop questions about policies from existing a long as there are things about it to question. You can however stop the people themselves from bringing those questions to light by killing them or otherwise removing them from the population. Like quarantining a virus to keep it from spreading.
At the end of the day what other choice would the regime have? If it cannot logically justify its rule and its laws to the people it can only remove those smart enough to recognize this.
Its because of that inevitability that Globalism becomes evil. Change, the basis of life, must be forced to become static, the basis of death. The world as a result becomes living death and mere existence and nothing more.
I on the other hand believe that you can still have world peace
free will at the same time. All you need to do is understand other people and where they're coming from. Almost no one on this site ever seems to define terms they are using, they just seem to expect that others think like they do. Nor do they tend to explain why they feel a certain way about such-and-such topic, just barrel on stating that they are right without ever giving a reason for it.
And then when disputes break out the life experience ard is often played. "Oh you'd see things my way if you'd experienced what I have in my life!" Well guess what people, they
live your life and have your experiences. That is a fact, even if someone was to be shown your entire life, feelings, emotions and all, after the fact they would still be interpreting it from their own non-you vantage point. Although it would probably give them a much better idea of your feelings on a subject.
So instead of just acting like you're right and everyone else is wrong because you're experienced something they haven't why don't you explain how it is that you came to the conclusions you've come to. And also, recognize that the peson arguing against you has their own reasons for feeling the way they do, just the same as you do.
As long as people are willing to understand each other the system works. Doesn't mean they need to like what the other person says, just that they get where they're coming from and aren't going to try killing each other over differences of opinion. If someone does not want to understand you and still only wishes to force their will on you believing it is right regardless of what you say, that is when violence becomes necessary as words will not work on people like that.
Wow I sound just like a preacher with all of this don't I? Oh well, its my opinion, take it or leave it.
Both are equally cool and important really (it should never be either or, as everyone is bipolar and needs and fluctuates between both in reality)....as long as the systems are not elitist, hierarchal or suppressive they can co-exist together..but hierachal divisions and disharmony is our fundemental ongoing problem.
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what about looking at things different and say what would be the most positive. To work collectively to make a better fairer world for eachother...or to just compete and fight for our own personal benefit.
As that might present and lead to different responses.
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I picked up The New York Times to read the David Brooks column everyone is talking about. And I came upon this passage:
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When I am boyfriendless, I tend to rely on other people's husbands to do the things that my own husband would do, if he existed. (Well, no, not everything. This is all very G-rated.)
If I could've figured out a sane way to have a (faithful) husband on a part-time basis, I possibly would have married at some point in my life. Possibly. But I now realize that I have figured out the part-time-husband thing. He's just not my husband. More correctly, they're not my husband.
I'm fortunate to have a number of good girlfriends who are married to great guys who willingly pitch in when I don't have a beau to do whatever it is that needs doing. Entertain, fix things that need fixing, share a meal and/or cocktail . . . sometimes just hang. (I say they "willingly" help out; I'm just hoping that's true.)
In some cases, I knew the wife first; in others, the husband was already my friend. This situation is kind of the best of both worlds. The guys are funny and smart and useful . . . and then they go home . . . to their wives.
Recently, Serena's husband, who is one of my best friends, took a ride with me to confront my wayward tenant about not paying the rent. Having him with me gave me more confidence, and I thought it would be handy to have him if a fight broke out. (Kidding . . . but just a bit.) He has also accompanied me to a social event or two when I needed an escort.
Trina's husband helps me with my computer whenever I'm stumped, which seems to happen quite often. He's also good for a glass of wine, which we both enjoy.
Lori's husband really hooks me up. He regularly does work around my house; on their last visit, he re-arranged and fixed so many things that my place almost looked like new when he was done. He and I even had to talk his wife into a trip to South America, a place he and I both wanted to go. I'm not sure she enjoyed it as much as he and I did, but she was a good sport about it.
Once, I left an old car at my house and didn't drive it for a while. Betty's husband cleaned out the nest that some critters had made in the car engine. (I would have just given the car away. No way was I going near that.)
How do these husbands feel about me? I'm not at all sure how all of them feel, although Betty's husband has called me his "co-wife" on occasion. I do know that I'm very lucky that these women so freely share their husbands with me. I consider these guys my good friends.
It doesn't always work out that way, though.
Chuck and I had been really good friends for 10-plus years. Always platonic, we'd seen each other through multiple relationships, jobs, the deaths of our parents, and thousands of parties, movies, meals, and laughs.
But then Chuck dumped me. He had a new girlfriend (now his wife), and, apparently, no longer needed me. We went from being in touch every week or two to, well, never. Just like that. It was confusing because he's had lots of girlfriends through the years, and our friendship was never an issue (that I know of). Although I don't know it for sure, I suspect that this girlfriend-now-wife wasn't comfortable with our relationship.
And, a few years ago, I became friendly with a couple with whom I have mutual friends. Actually, it's an overstatement to say "friendly with the couple," because it's only the husband who is friendly. The wife is rather chilly toward me. We live in the same neighborhood and the husband has suggested that we (he, his wife, I) get together for dinner at a neighborhood restaurant. The wife has made it clear that this will not happen. It's awkward. Hubby is friendly, and he and I get along really well. It's all completely aboveboard. He's never said or done anything that would suggest he wants anything other than a platonic relationship. Wifey is not having it, though. I imagine she thinks there's more going on between us. Or maybe she just doesn't like me. I suppose that's possible. Rather than trying to win her over (something at which I was having no success anyway), I've decided to write that friendship off.
I know that a friendship between a married man and a single woman can be tricky. Which really makes me appreciate my guy friends—and their wives—that much more. Sometimes the Single Lady just isn't welcome.
I've learned, though, that each relationship is different. This part-time-husband thing wasn't planned; it just sort of developed organically. I like it. Obviously, it works for me . . . and it appears to work for the guys, too. Men do like to be needed, don't they?