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Located in Chang Phueak, Mercure Chiang Mai is within a mile (2 km) of popular sights such as Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Center and Chiang Mai National Museum. This 3.5-star hotel has 159 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi. It's in central Chiang Mai and also close to Wat Chiang Man and Chiang Mai Zoo.
Enjoy a leisurely bite to eat at Citrus, the hotel's onsite restaurant. Order from 24-hour room service to satisfy your hunger without leaving your room, or meet other guests at the free daily manager's reception.
The 159 rooms are recently renovated and have an array of amenities, including refrigerators, coffee makers, and free bottled water. Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. In-room massages are available, and other amenities include phones and desks.
Property features
Renovated in 2015, Mercure Chiang Mai offers an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and 6 meeting rooms. There's free parking and an airport shuttle. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include a 24-hour business center, a computer station, and laundry facilities.
- Close to Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Center and Chiang Mai National Museum
- Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
- Free parking
- Onsite dining
Mercure Chiang Mai183 Chanpuak Road, Sri Poom Muang District Chiang Mai Chiang Mai 50200
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Each day guests can enjoy a complimentary manager's reception. A computer station is located on site and high-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary.
Business-related amenities at this 3.5-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. 6 meeting rooms are available. This family-friendly hotel also offers an outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
Mercure Chiang Mai is a smoke-free property.
- Free parking nearby
- Number of bars/lounges - 2
- Outdoor pool
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- 24-hour front desk
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Total number of rooms - 159
- Number of floors - 5
- ATM/banking
- Restaurant
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Free shopping center shuttle
- Hair salon
- Grocery/convenience store
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Computer station
- Airport transportation
- Elevator/lift
- Luggage storage
- Laundry facilities
- Garden
- Meeting rooms 6
- Multilingual staff
- RV, bus, truck parking
- Poolside bar
- Porter/bellhop
- Year Built 1995
- 24-hour business center
- Number of meeting rooms - 6
- Free reception
- Free self parking
- Smoke-free property
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Wedding services
- Free WiFi
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Grocery/convenience store
- Laundry facilities
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Refrigerator
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking, RV, bus, truck parking, Free parking nearby
Room Amenities
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Room service (24 hours)
- Air conditioning
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Phone
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free bottled water
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower only
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Cable TV service
- Free WiFi
- In-room massage available
Where to Eat
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Citrus - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine. Open daily.
Mai Tai Lounge - This lobby lounge specializes in international cuisine. Open daily.
Tantawan - This bar is located by the pool and specializes in international cuisine. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.
Spa Services
- Massages
To make special requests for accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Check-in time ends at midnight
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
- No pets or service animals allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
No rollaway/extra beds available
No pets or service animals allowed
- Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: THB 800
- New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: THB 1000
Hotel Name
- Chiang Mai Mercure
- Mercure Chiang Mai
- Mercure Hotel Chiang Mai
- Mercure Chiang Mai Hotel
- Chiang Mai Novotel
- Mercure Chiang Mai Hotel Chiang Mai
- Novotel Chiang Mai
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Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.


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MONTREAL (Oct. 15, 2007) - Developers looking for a sleek, turnkey upper mid-scale concept to drive premium, value-added pricing now have an answer: Best Western's new Atrea Prototype. The 100-room Prototype, which was announced officially today at Best Western's North American Convention in Montreal, also offers developers the cost synergies and global brand recognition delivered by the World's Largest Hotel Chain®.
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The Atrea Prototype can be built at a cost of $85,000 - $90,000 per key, while comparable upper mid-scale brands often cost more than $100,000 per key. Further, the Prototype's high-quality furniture, fixtures and equipment package is available at the extremely competitive cost of $5,000 per key (excluding bed and TV), due to the purchasing power of Best Western International.
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I have been a secondary educator for around 10 years now and currently lead a large team of science teachers at Prince Alfred College in Adelaide, South Australia. The college has undergone many changes in the three years that I have been there and I look forward to driving a few more as a result of my experience on Spaceward Bound.
My interests in Space Science stem from an enthusiastic science teacher during my middle schooling. He regularly encouraged us to question the world we see around us and I strive to emulate him. In senior school I toyed with the idea of becoming an engineer but soon chose to study experimental physics at the University of York in the United Kingdom (UK). My final year project resulted in an offer to complete a DPhil on atmospheric deterioration of medieval stained glass windows and during this time I regularly assisted in the undergraduate labs. This led me to work in the areas of archaeological science and environmental science until in the late 1990's I trained to teach.
Whilst teaching in the UK I got the opportunity to participate in a twelve month environmental study based at Davis Station, Antarctica. This allowed me to combine a love for research, travel and teaching. The students followed my time there through web conferencing and a weekly diary. My expedition allowed students (and staff) to see first-hand that anything is possible if you set your mind to it and I endeavour to inspire and excite students with stories from this time.
Following my Antarctic adventure I immigrated to Australia and reside now in South Australia where I am now settled with a partner who is passionate about space exploration. Our state has a tremendous space science history through research and development dating back to the 1940's and the glory days of launching in Woomera throughout the 1960's.
My partner and I spent three whole days in the National Air & Space Museum in Washington last year and of course we visited Kennedy Space Center.
One area that I would like to develop is a multi-disciplinary fieldwork unit for the year 10 students, this would incorporate the science as an endeavour strand from the new Australian Curriculum and I feel that this expedition will provide essential content and background for areas that I am aiming to develop to support and enhance the curriculum at Prince Alfred College.
I believe that this expedition will be a great way to extend our outstanding reputation for academic performance and endeavours at our college.
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Since May 2012 we have been extremely concerned for gorillas and for our field staff. The Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is vulnerable, and at times staff have been evacuated as rebel forces took the area. Fighting has also occurred in Goma, where our offices have been open when safety allows.
Our gorilla monitoring and protection teams work in very remote areas from which information is incredibly slow to arrive. Our staff who travel between Goma and these areas are particularly at risk because travel can take many days and security may change while they are enroute.
The ongoing situation makes it urgent for the Fossey Fund staff to have operating satellite phone service, internet access, all-terrain vehicles and motor bikes so that we can move our Congolese and expat staff quickly and efficiently from areas that are becoming too volatile into safer regions.
Please make a donation today to help us maintain a strong communication and transportation system.
Update posted 5/23/13
Fighting around city of Goma makes travel outside the city too dangerous and staff cautious about travel within Goma.
OLDER NOTICES Update posted 12/20/12
Last week, our Grauer's gorilla research and conservation program in Congo was able to launch gorilla patrols again. Our trackers experienced a longer absence from the field than expected due to the security situation in Goma, the provincial capital city.
While the M23 rebel group was in control of Goma, banks and microfinance institutions were shut down and airport traffic was stopped, making it impossible for us to purchase the supplies and equipment necessary for our teams to go back into the forest or to transfer money to the field. Fortunately, we are happy to report that our teams in the REGOUWA, COCREFOBA, and RGPU nature reserves were all able to resume their work beginning last week, and will return from the field just before the holidays on Dec. 23. We are also happy to hear that the Congolese park authorities (ICCN) have been able to resume some monitoring of the mountain gorillas in Virunga National Park, which had also been suspended due to security conditions.
The Fossey Fund's gorilla monitoring in Rwanda is operating fully, even after an attack on one of our anti-poaching camps there on Dec. 2, and the death of one tracker as a result.
Update posted 11/27/12
We are able to continue our programs in DR Congo in spite of continued insecurity, with our Goma office open during the day and our work continuing. We are providing emergency funds for our staff, their families and collaborators, to ensure that they can manage for extended periods of time without normal access to banking and other businesses.
We are sorry to learn about recent rebel splinter group incursions from DR Congo into several villages in the Gisenyi area of the Rwandan border. Our staff in Rwanda are all safe and operations there are normal. No special precautions or extraordinary measures have been needed for our Rwanda programs.
Update on Goma area, posted 11/26/12
It is unclear what the upcoming days will bring for Goma and surrounding areas in DR Congo, given political developments over the weekend between rebel and government forces. The Fossey Fund remains vigilant and prepared, given the precarious nature of the security situation. Today, the Fossey Fund office in Goma is open and despite the uncertainty, our staff are working to catch up (after remaining in their homes last week). For safety reasons, the staff are leaving the office earlier in the day than normal, and do not venture out of their homes at night. We remain in constant contact with them.
Our programs and staff in other areas of DR Congo continue with normal operations.
Update on Goma area, posted 11/23/12
Our office in Goma, DR Congo, re-opened yesterday, as businesses there begin to resume some normal operations. With the border open again, our top staff from Congo plan soon to join our weekly meeting at our Karisoke headquarters in Musanze, Rwanda.
Throughout this crisis in Congo, our operations there have remained in place in all locations, and we continue to pursue our planned objectives. We plan to have several Grauer's gorilla patrols in December, and continue to provide round-the-clock caregivers for two rescued orphan Grauer's gorillas in Rumangabo since their arrival in September, and for another rescued gorilla in Kinigi. At the GRACE gorilla rescue center near Kasugho, we continue normal operations.
Update on Goma area, posted 11/20/12
We remain in close contact several times a day with our staff in DR Congo, as the security situation there continues to evolve. Although the political/military status in Goma, DR Congo, has changed as of today and a rebel group occupies the city, our Congolese staff there remain safe and in their homes, preferring not to evacuate. Our Goma office remains closed for the time being. Our head staff reports that the fighting there calmed down this afternoon.
Our gorilla protection, research and community programs in other areas of DR Congo continue and are unaffected by the current situation in Goma, carried out by our Congolese field staff.
Update on Goma area, posted 11/19/12
As fighting worsened this weekend around the city of Goma, DR Congo, we are taking precautions to protect our Congolese staff who are based there, and making plans for their evacuation, including their family members, if needed.
The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund currently has four Congolese staff based in Goma and all have reported in safe, in their homes. One other staff person from a different area of Congo is also currently in Goma. Our top staff person in Congo is carefully monitoring the situation and remains in continuous communication with our chief operating officer, who is located across the border in Rwanda.
The Fossey Fund does not have any expatriate staff in DR Congo at this time, following increased security issues in various areas that began earlier this year. Our gorilla protection, research, and community programs have continued, carried on by our Congolese staff. All our field staff elsewhere, including those at the GRACE gorilla rescue center, are unaffected by these recent developments and have reported in safe.
General update, posted 7/23/12
MONUSCO and DRC government sources inform us that both Walikale and Ndjingala have been retaken by FARDC (Congolese military) forces who mounted a counteroffensive last Thursday. A Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund team leader visited Walikale Friday and confirmed that the situation at Walikale town is now calm and business have reopened. We are evaluating the situation to determine when our field expeditions can restart.
General update, posted 7/19/12
We are concerned today about the spread of violent activity into several areas where we work and which are home to endangered Grauer's gorillas, especially reports that the town of Walikale has been overrun by rebels, displacing local citizens. However, we are grateful that our staff in the region have reported in safely. We have postponed expeditions in the area for the time being.
We continue to keep our Goma-based staff and resources in place, and they are also reporting in as safe.
There has been no change in status reported from our staff in Kasese (where we do gorilla tracking) or Kasugho (where the GRACE gorilla rescue center is located), where conditions are still quiet.
(We are maintaining a travel embargo for all expatriate staff until further notice. Updates or changes in areas we work are posted as they become available. For older notices, scroll down below the most current entries.)
General update, posted 7/11/12
The ongoing crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to create challenges for our work in the area, as it has for all those working and living there. We are carefully monitoring the situation in each area where we work, while carrying on with our conservation and research operations as much as possible. We are maintaining a travel embargo for all expatriate staff until further notice. Updates or changes in areas we work are posted as they become available. (For older notices, scroll down below the most current entries.)
Goma, where our DRC offices are located:
7/11/12 On this day, the Congolese government required businesses in Goma to close for the day, due to insecurity. As a measure of prevention, we have heeded the government's advice and closed our Goma office for the day. We are not aware of any immediate danger to our staff. Our Grauer's gorilla program manager is today at our Karisoke Research Center in Rwanda to participate in a scientific meeting and our office staff in Goma are staying home until further notice.
7/11/12 Our research and conservation work in Grauer's gorilla areas continues here, with three field expeditions planned by local staff.
7/11/12 Our research and conservation work continues in Grauer's gorilla areas here, with field expeditions planned this week.
Kasugho, location of GRACE ( the Gorilla Rehabilitation and Conservation Education Center):
7/11/12 There are no reports of insecurity in the area where GRACE is located. Daily care of the gorillas continued uninterrupted, supervised by our Congolese veterinary technician.
Virunga National Park in DRC:
7/11/12 Our colleagues with ICCN (the Congolese wildlife authorities) are facing very difficult times, as the mountain gorilla sector of Virunga National Park in Congo has witnessed violent clashes and loss of life.
Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda:
7/11/12 Rwanda is unaffected by current situation in DRC. The park is safe and open to mountain gorilla tourism.
OLDER NOTICESDRC general:
6/28/12 There are serious new developments in several areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo regarding the ongoing civil unrest. Most notably we are saddened by recent news of the loss of life at the Okapi Wildlife Reserve in the Ituri Forest, North Kivu, where several Congolese wildlife authority staff (ICCN) , and other project staff and all the okapi in this sanctuary have been killed by armed mai mai rebels. This is a disturbing escalation of the violence and is of particular concern to us,as the mai mai are active throughout North Kivu.
5/18/12 There is a general recommendation from OCHA to avoid all areas not under the National Army control, and to limit movement within the areas in conflict. MONUSCO will escort convoys for urgent humanitarian travel.Goma:
6/28/12 Conditions in Goma are unchanged since 5/22/12 report below. Our staff in Goma are not permitted to travel to our programs in the remote program sites listed below.5/22/12 OCHA warned of an increase on attacks on NGO personnel, cars, and facilities in Goma, due to the presence in the city of large numbers of FARDC deserters and other units that have come to Goma from front-line positions. NGO personnel is seen as having money, and of being easy targets. A UNHCR staffer was killed a few days ago, and there are several reports of NGO cars being targeted by bandits. OCHA recommends no travel at night in the city, increase security at NGO facilities, and in general to keep a low profile. 5/18/12 Secure and there is no order to evacuate. Strong presence of National Army. Staff members Steve and Escobar arrived safely in Goma from our remote gorilla monitoring sites.Masisi, this is the area between Goma and Walikale:: 5/18/12 Several villages in the area have changed hands between the national army, the rebels, and back to the national army.Wailikale:
6/29/12 Local teams returned to work this week. No travel to the area by other staff is permitted.5/18/12 The town of Walikale is still in the hands of the national army, and their forces there have been augmented by troop movements from other areas of the Walikale region.
Biruwe Research Station:6/29/12 Our conservation work in this area is continuing. No travel to the area by other staff is permitted.5/18/12 Tracking team is conducting gorilla monitoring and data collection patrols in northern Walikale area.
6/29/12 Local teams are returning to the field to work next week. No travel to the area by other staff is permitted.5/18/12 Tracking team is conducting gorilla monitoring and data collection patrols in southern Walikale area. No security problems reported in this area, which is quite remote. Exciting new gorilla sites have been identified, and scat samples have been brought for initial analysis.
Kasugho, location of GRACE (gorilla rehabilitation and conservation education center):
6/29/12 Staff at GRACE are reporting conditions to be calm, but tense due to the known presence of FDLR rebels. We are concerned about the escalation of violence in several areas of DR Congo and the spread of rebel activities in various areas leading to insufficient military protection elsewhere. There are reports of sporadic presence of FARDC troops, but no permanent return to the military post yet. 5/20/12 Expatriate staff member returned to Europe to develop support for GRACE while waiting for the situation in DRC to become more secure.5/18/12 Employees who are Congolese nationals are on site at GRACE and reporting no disturbances. The FDLR is visible in town wearing uniforms and carrying automatic weapons. Expatriate staff are in Goma.Itebero:5/20/12 Our staff member, Urbain, was traveling overland between Lubutu and Itebero (about 130 miles) when he was stopped by MaiMai militia, who searched the vehicle to assure he was not transporting weapons or military personnel. This MaiMai group, called "Raia Mutomboki" has been clashing with FARDC troops in the Masisi.Urbain was not harmed. Urbain decided not to go into the Itebero forest and we are not allowing staff to travel to the Itebero area until there is news that the area is more stable. Gorilla tracking is continuing by our partners already in the area. 5/18/12 Ongoing evaluation for feasibility of Gorilla monitoring and biodiversity data collection involving international researchers.
6/29/12 We are getting reports of increased violence in the DRC's Virunga National Park, across the border from Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park. Rebel groups have again made the job of the Congolese wildlife authorities (ICCN) who protect the mountain gorillas there very dangerous or impossible. 5/18/12 There is ongoing fighting in the Rutshuru area.
Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda:6/29/12 and 5/18/12 Rwanda is unaffected by current situation in DRC. The park is safe and open to mountain gorilla tourism.
Acyronyms: DRC=Democratic Republic of Congo FARDC=National Army of DRC MONUSCO=United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the DR Congo NGO=Non governmental organization=non profit organization OCHA=United Nations Office for Coordination of Human Affairs UNHCR=United Nations High Commission for Refugees VPN=Virunga National Park in DRC
We are currently creating a plan for improved communications and transportation in all our field programs. As donations are received and we can begin implementation we will report here in more detail.
6/29/12 We have increased security as well as communications equipment in the most critical areas. Thanks to donations of several new satellite phones we are able to stay in touch with our staff in all areas. Donations also allowed us to make a order for urgently needed tents and other field equipment, which has been received and is now in the field. Nevertheless, the ban on all Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund expatriate travel in DRC remains in effect until further notice. The only exception is for Juan Carlos Bonilla who makes frequent management visits to Goma.
5/22/12 With donations received to date, we were able to hire a computer systems specialist to put in a new computer server and network in Rwanda. He established a network so that all DRC-based computers will back up regularly to the server in Rwanda via the web. This ensures the safety of our financial, technical, and science data that resides in Congo. Two staff members in DRC were provided SAT phones. Emergency cash procedures were established. Evacuation plan is being drafted.
5/21/12 Offers of in-kind support were accepted for a GPS unit and 4 SAT phones. Those will arrive in Rwanda in early June to be distributed to staff in DRC.
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I was in the USCG for 9yrs and learned to shoot the 1911 .45 acp in boot camp and I loved every second of it. Ended up qualifying expert in the M16, .45, 12ga. ( I don't know how they scored that but I was ok with it ) and got to play with a .50 cal a few times. Learning to shoot the 12 ga. shotgun with 00 buckshot was interesting. Aim low and left and let the recoil carry the shot up and across. If I would have been told to shoot a shotgun that way prior to the Coast Guard I would have shook my head. Many yrs later I nmow have a .45 again and can't wiat to get some rounds off down range.
|June 30, 2012, 08:26 PM
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Location: SW Georgia. Soon hope to retire to Indiana.
Posts: 34
Hello everyone. It seems every time I read an internet article that is gun related there is a reference /link to THR. I have found this sit to hold a wealth of information not to mention a great membership. I am looking forward to being a member.
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|July 1, 2012, 02:06 AM
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Posts: 113
Hello Everyone
I am new to THR. I live in TX and am an FFL with my partner. I like shooting pistols and AR 15s. I am looking forward to shooting in IDPA competitions. I am also looking forward to discussing the problems of having a home FFL and NOT being the one that the home FFL is registered to.
|July 1, 2012, 03:17 AM
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Posts: 1
Hello everyone,
New member on board. I'm a long time lurker and finally made the decision to make an account. I enjoy all aspects of the shooting sports but my main joy is semi-auto small arms and medium bore precision rifles.
I've recently PCS'd overseas and will be spending the next 2 years aboard MCAS Iwakuni Japan. I'm looking forward to becoming a contributing member of this forum.
|July 1, 2012, 10:53 AM
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Belgian collector of old guns, mostly American and Liège-made ones.
Most interested in the Civil War era.
I live in Belgium.
Partner of the littlegun.be website, apparently the largest one in the world (?)
|July 1, 2012, 02:29 PM
Join Date: July 1, 2012
Location: Wahington
Posts: 1
Newbie - First post
I stumbled onto this site today while doing some research on 1911s. So here I am with my first post. My first pistol is a Ruger MK1 and I've owned it for 34 years and still love it. I have a few 9mm (Glocks) KelTec, C Daly anda few long guns. I bought my first gun in 1960 from the Beretta factory while my ship USS Compton DD 705 was in Italy and still have it. Over the years i've bought and sold a few guns. I'm 71 now but still am hunting and a few years ago shot a 7x7 Elk in Montana.
|July 1, 2012, 05:09 PM
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Location: Beaumont, Texas
Posts: 1
New member
Hello All. Was enlisted in the Coast Guard for several years before getting out, going to college, and getting commissioned in the Army. Retired in 2002 after 22 years. I have a wide range of fire arms, most of which were handed down to me by my father. I'm a firm follower of Thomas Jefferson and strongly support second admendment rights.
|July 1, 2012, 07:35 PM
Join Date: July 1, 2012
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 1
New guy here. Names Collin, I live in Minnesota. Love cars and guns, don't have enough money for either but I make do. Currently own a sigma .40, mosin nagant m44, s&w 22a, and an off brand ar-15. Love discussing and learning about guns. Hoping for some good info and help shooting better.
There's my intro, thanks!
|July 2, 2012, 08:56 AM
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Location: Southwest Ranches, Florida
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|July 2, 2012, 02:09 PM
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Location: Hartford, VT
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Second Chance/Winchester Man-on-man shoot off winner 1990, and I still shoot pins at matches up here in NH and MA.
|July 2, 2012, 09:29 PM
Join Date: July 2, 2012
Location: WA State
Posts: 11
Howdy boys!!!
I have popped in here many times during internet searches but can't believe I haven't joined till now. So here I is.
If liberals knew what they were missing, theyd give up drugs, sex and rock-n-roll for shooting and hunting. But then the rest of us would never draw an elk tag, so to hell with 'em! James "Mitch" Vilos aka (Pancho Vilos)
|July 2, 2012, 09:34 PM
Join Date: July 2, 2012
Posts: 29
New Member Intro
I'm retired from the USAF and I am now a military contractor. I'm not an expert in any gun related field but I enjoy firearms and archery quite a bit. I enjoy shooting my pistols and the model 1911 is my favorite. I have others, such as Glocks, that I enjoy quite a bit. I'm not a 1911 only guy, I just shoot them better than anything else. I enjoy the heritage of the pistol, and I handle it better than the others, so it's my favorite. But I've come to enjoy other pistols as well.
I have a family that is my priority, and realize more miles are probably behind me than in front of me. I believe in this country and our freedoms that we must continue to fight for.
I'm not a member of any other forums, but I have monitored this one over the past couple years and realize the quality of this site. I think it's time to participate a little bit.
|July 3, 2012, 06:49 PM
Join Date: July 3, 2012
Location: Central Kentucky
Posts: 1
Hello all.
My name is Randy. I am a recently retired police officer here in central Kentucky. I was the department firearm instructor, armorer, jack of all trades and master of none. I have two sons, both eagle Scouts and I remain active in Scouting as a Scoutmaster.
I own rifles and short guns and was given my duty weapon, GLOCK 22, as a retirement gift.
My favorite rifle to play with is an original Springfield trapdoor that my father-in-law gave me.
I hope to contribute when I have something worthwhile to add and I hope to learn a great deal more.
Be well.
|July 5, 2012, 04:27 PM
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Location: Arkansas' Original BOOMtown
Posts: 205
Site Newbie
Thought it was about time to finally join up since so many times when I do an internet search on a gun issue the most relevent links are from THR. I almost have too many guns. Some are old like Winchesters, Remingtons and S&W, but most are newer like Rugers, Kel-Tec and Browning. Most are for play. The Kel-Tec Sub2000 paired with a Crimson Trace laser being the most fun for the $. Some were bought as an investment, like the nib BRNO 611 and a couple of Winchester and Remmy gallery guns. Well, that's what I tell my wife. I've worked for the same mid size oil and gas company for nearly 25 years. Look forward to retirement so I can have more time to shoot. Hoping to get my 12 yr old son interested in sporting clays.
|July 5, 2012, 10:56 PM
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Location: Cypress, TX
Posts: 307
Hey guys, noob here. Avid reloader, mainly pistols. Joined to get answers to some problems and learn from experienced loaders.
The collection:
Kimber Pro TLE II
Glock 23 Gen 4
Ruger LCP
Olympic AR
Saiga 12 (Zombie killer)
Anyone around Houston, holler, I'd love to see some setups and meet some folks.
|July 5, 2012, 11:59 PM
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Hey everyone. New here. 28 yrs old I've always owned and enjoyed firearms. I first got my CCW about 5 years ago and I would say have become much more involved and interested in concealed carry and self defense in the last few years. I'm proud to say my daily carry is a G23 along with an LCP. Have a few others lyin around as well. Trying to learn more about my firearms (mechanically) also been dabbling with some minor customizing lately. Would like to eventually be able to do some real gunsmithing of my own.
|July 6, 2012, 11:46 AM
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Greetings to all. New member from the Cleveland, Ohio USA suburbs. Been some years since being active in shooting and returning to what I love dearly. Originally NYC born and raised and now slightly older.
I enjoy high power rifle shooting but also just about all shooting. The wife and I did own a small brick and mortar gun shop for a number of years before selling the business. I enjoyed taking several NRA gun smithing courses years ago. I especially enjoy working on the M1 Garand and M1A rifles. I also have an affection for older well built S&W revolvers.
|July 6, 2012, 02:30 PM
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Howdy from Texas,
Name is Paul
Retired Firefighter/Paramedic, former SSG in the US Army ( OV-1D Mohawk )
Started my gun hobby with high end air rifles, which are as loud as a rifle at times. Bought a S&W 22A for fun, joined the local rifle range, got my CCW and a Glock 19 then things seemed to snowball out of control then two things happened, I got my son interested in guns and then I went Hog Hunting!!! OMG! I thought I was having a heart attack after my first kill, I was Sooo excited. Best pork I ever ate.
I ended up here looking for info on refinishing stocks and stayed. Lots of reading to do here on a hot day, and we have plenty of them here.
Stay safe and shoot straight.
Glock 20
Glock 19
Walther PPQ
Buckmark .22
Mosin Nagant 7.62x54R
Henry .22
Rossi Rio Grande 30x30
Kel Tech 9mm
Bersa .380 Thunder
In God we Trust,
( Everyone else, Hands were I can see 'em ! )
|July 6, 2012, 04:09 PM
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Location: Mass
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Hello everyone,
My name is Al and I am from the Boston area in the hellhole I call Massachusetts. Our gun laws are about as bad as it can be and I struggle to pursue my shooting passion. I love most all firearms but have a love affair with Ruger and Glock. I hope to gain more information on this forum and talk to some nice people. NortheastShooters is an excellent forum as well but I want to be a member here as well.
|July 6, 2012, 09:02 PM
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Hello everyone,
I just found this site and am very happy to be able to meet people who believe in gun ownership as a right!
I have been shooting sense I was 7 years old, many many years ago. Now I have been helping all my family and friends to get comfortable with proper gun handling, pushing the importance of training, ownership and defense.
I believe in what Jefferson said, "Those who hammer their guns into plows will plow for those who do not." and "The beauty on the 2nd amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it."
Very glad to be here!
Thank you all
|July 7, 2012, 11:35 AM
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New Guy Form Salem Oregon
I also just found this site following a link Flintnapper posted on another forum. This is a great site and has a lot of information. I love participating in like minded discussion and learning from seasoned veterans. I am looking forward to a long happy relationship here.
|July 8, 2012, 11:46 AM
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Hey all,
I am really enjoying THR. I have been a shooter for 20 years but never got into forums but really like this one.
Anyway, My Dad owned guns but never hunted or went shooting much, then a buddy and I went shooting & I decided I needed my own. I got my first, a Ruger GP-100 6" .357 in 1991 and was hooked. I have shot mostly pistol including speed and the silhouette game plus have been reloading almost from the start. VERY satisfying to be a shooter. I love guns, shooting & reloading like crazy. Sounds funny but I only love God, my wife and my kids more. It's been and continues to be a big part of my life. Luckily, my wife wants to get into sporting clays and is really good with my Vaquero .45 Colt. The kids want to learn, too. Great stuff.
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Blueberry Coffee Cake Cookies
I'm in love with these oversized blueberry coffee cake cookies.
I love, love coffee cake. The streusel topping, crumbly sweet cake. Perfectly paired with a cup of coffee. I was sitting in yoga class when my mind inevitably went to food. And I got this idea to make coffee cake cookies.
I didn't want to make cookies that resembled coffee cake. I wanted actual coffee cake but in a cookie form and that's exactly what these are. Because the coffee cake batter is thick, you can bake into cookie form. You can do free form cookies but I chose to put bake them in my Muffin Top Pan for perfectly round oversized cookies.
I made each batter layer thin so that they wouldn't end up being too thick. I didn't want them to puff up like muffins. They don't really taste like cookies. They just taste like coffee cake, but thinner, in a cookie form. It's a great way to eat coffee cake. No fork or plate needed.
These were really big. They look smaller because of my oversized coffee cups. I love how these turned out. It's the perfect way to enjoy coffee cake. You can even dip them in your coffee!
Blueberry Coffee Cake Cookies
Yield: 9 oversized cookies
For the cookies:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
For the streusel
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, cold and cut into small cubes
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray muffin top pan with pam spray.
2, Beat 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt. Add flour mixture and milk to batter and beat until smooth.
3. Take large dollop of batter, about size of hockey puck and place into middle of muffin top mold. Shape and make round and also press down gently with palm so that it's not too thick. There should be a small amount of the muffin mold still left open, about 1/4 inch between dough and where muffin mold ends. Repeat with remaining dough.
4. Make streusel. Combine all ingredients into food processor and mix or use a fork, until mixture becomes crumbly. Sprinkle streusel generously across each cookie so that all cookies are covered with streusel topping. Take blueberries and place a few on top of each cookie, press gently into the dough so that the blueberries don't fall out.
5. Bake for about 15-20 minutes until a golden brown. Mine were done at 18 minutes.
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10 Responses to "Blueberry Coffee Cake Cookies"
Hi! These look great! How many cookies does the recipe make? Also should the butter used for cookie not topping be softened?
Thanks again!
This would be a good reason to pull out my muffin top pan! I think Sur La Table has a pan to make breakfast sandwiches, and I was thinking that a muffin top pan would work.
These are definitely my type of cookies! I absolutely love adding blueberries to cookies
I love these! Love everything I make in my muffin top pan because I can pop them in the toaster the next morning for hot, buttery, cripsy (that's how I like them! yumminess!! Thanks for the recipe!
I would LOVE to make these with bananas or apples instead of blueberries… any idea if that would work? I have a great banana muffin recipe but I think the batter is too thin for this pan.. But it has that cinnamon struesel topping <3 yum!


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Chris Hemsworth
- 1983
Outback Life
Craig and Leonie Hemsworth welcome their second son Chris Hemsworth in Melbourne, Australia. As a kid, Hemsworth, older brother Luke and their parents divide their time between the coastal city and an Aboriginal cattle station before welcoming younger brother Liam. "It was a very different environment to what we went back to and what my friends who grew up in Melbourne experienced," Hemsworth told Jimmy Kimmel of living in the Outback.
- 2004
After graduating high school, Hemsworth gets his first acting role as bad boy Kim Hyde on the popular Australian soap Home and Away, which served as training ground for fellow Aussies Naomi Watts and Heath Ledger. Hemsworth wins the most popular new talent Logie Award in 2005 before exiting the series in 2007. That same year, the Aussie hunk makes his big move to Hollywood.
- 2009
To Boldly Go ...
Hemsworth takes over the first five minutes of J.J. Abrams's blockbuster Star Trek reboot, playing Captain Kirk's courageous father George, who's killed off in the opening scene. The film is a critical and commercial success, earning a whopping $72.5 million in its opening weekend, and garners the Hollywood newcomer major buzz.
- 2010
Spanish Romance
After a brief courtship, Hemsworth, 27, marries Spanish actress Elsa Pataky, 34, whom he began dating earlier that year.
- 2011
Lightning Strikes Twice
Taking on his first lead role, Hemsworth makes a splash as Marvel's Norse god of lightning Thor. "We pretty much knew as we were shooting the test that he was the guy," director Kenneth Branagh told The Hollywood Reporter. The hit movie, which costars Natalie Portman, secures Hemsworth a follow-up role in the mega-ensemble blockbuster The Avengers, which becomes the world's third highest-grossing film in 2012.
- 2012
It's a Girl
Hemsworth and wife Pataky welcome a baby girl, India Rose. "We love the country and love the name," the new dad tells USA Today.
On the Hunt
Following up the record-breaking success of The Avengers, Hemsworth stars opposite Kristen Stewart and Charlize Theron in Snow White and the Huntsman. The film opens at No. 1, pulling in $56.3 million in its first weekend.
- 2013
Hammering the Competition
Hemsworth returns to the role of the Norse God for sequel Thor: The Dark World, in which he is forced to team with brother Loki (Tom Hiddleston) to save Earth and Jane Foster (Portman) from being destroyed. The film opens at No. 1 two weeks in a row, grossing over $150 million.
Double Bundle
The actor's rep confirms to PEOPLE he and wife Pataky are expecting their second child. "It makes it harder and harder to leave and go to work. I enjoy being at home a lot more than I ever have," Hemsworth recently said of being a father to 18-month-old daughter India. In January, his rep confirms the couple is expecting twins.
- 2014
For the Twin
Hemsworth and Pataky welcome twin sons, Tristan and Sasha. "You are home! Tristan and Sasha came to this world on March 18 just after [the] full moon," the actress writes on Instagram, sharing a photo of the boys' feet. "Complete happiness."
Photo Credits
BIOGRAPHY (top to bottom): David Fisher/REX USA; Zade Rosenthal/Marvel Studios; EaglePress; Universal Studios; Jay Maidment/Marvel; AKM-GSI; Courtesy Elsa Pataky
- Name
- Chris Hemsworth
- Date of Birth
- August 11, 1983
- Birth Place
- Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Relationships
- Elsa Pataky, wife (2010 to present)
- Children
India Rose, daughter (05/11/2012)
Tristan, twin son (3/18/2014)
Sasha, twin son (3/18/2014)


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> I'm using the gnome desktop under Fedora Core 2.
> Instead of the little gnome footprint (which I like) on the "start"
> button, there's a red hat.
> There's got to be a config file somewhere telling it to use that pixmap
> instead of the gnome footprint pixmap. Isn't there?
> If there is, would someone kindly point me to it?
Gnome2 is quite unfriendly when it comes to configure it, I think the best
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Another way is just replace the image in /usr/share/pixmap/ with the image you
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If you believed the rumors, the four-year marriage of Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt was, if not on the rocks, veering dangerously close to the guardrail. There was Jen at the L.A. airport late last month—without her hubby or her diamond-studded wedding band. Earlier there she was shopping—alone again—in London, where she'd been shooting her new thriller Derailed while Brad was off promoting Ocean's Twelve. Even after her rep Stephen Huvane insisted, "Everything is fine with Jennifer and Brad," the naysayers persisted.
The latest sighting of the couple (yes, together at last!)—in warm embrace on the Caribbean isle of Anguilla over New Year's weekend—might just change their minds. A source close to the action says Aniston, 35, and Pitt, 41, "were quite lovey-dovey, basically all over each other, hugging and kissing." The couple had been hanging out since Dec. 31 with Jen's former Friends costar Courteney Cox Arquette and husband David Arquette at a private villa. "On New Year's Day," says the source, "Brad and Jen went on a little speedboat ride with Courteney," whose daughter, 7- month-old Coco, stayed behind with a nanny. Later that day Brad was seen tooling around on a moped. Alas, by Jan. 4, the romantic reunion was over: Pitt was off to Miami to attend the Orange Bowl, while Aniston was due back in L.A. to start a new movie.
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PULMONARY nocardiosis presents with a highly variable clinical and roentgenographic picture that can often mimic granulomatous disease or neoplasm.1-4 A review of the literature describes only one previous report of pulmonary nocardial infection with an associated endobronchial mass.5 We report the second case, to our knowledge, of this unusual manifestation of pulmonary nocardiosis.
Report of a Case
A 56-year-old man saw his local physician on Aug 28, 1984, for malaise, cough productive of small amounts of sputum, and occasional night sweats of several days' duration. He denied fever, chills, recent weight loss, chest pain, hemoptysis, joint pains, headache, or skin lesions. Several days prior to the onset of his symptoms, he experienced significant dust exposure while raking his yard. There was no prior history of pulmonary illness. The patient had lived in Arizona for six years in an area endemic for coccidioidomycosis. He had a 20 pack-year history
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Spend this Summer at Krabi Island
This summers, go explore the unexplored green beaches of Krabi, where serenity and peace welcomes you with arms wide open. Read on...
Perched in Southern Thailand, the Krabi Province is located on the coast of the Andaman Sea. This magical island boasts of its rich with flora fauna that make Krabi one of the most sought after destinations, especially by those who are looking out for romantic getaways. With over 154 small and big islands in its ambit, the sparkling blue and green waters of Krabi are also famous for activities like scuba diving, snorkelling, kayaking, rock climbing, and jungle treks.
The best time to visit Krabi is between the months November to April when the area's climate is less hot than usual. During this period the island gets a lot of dry winds, so giving dry blue skies and starry nights. Then, down on the beaches one can enjoy nice sea breezes. From June to November the area gets a lot of rainfall, more on average than the rest of the country. During this period the island gets a lot of moist winds, so giving a mixture of dry days and wet ones. The sea stays at a warm 29°C all year round. Visitors however, coming in this period will find it cheaper.
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Located at a distance of 7-hour flight, Krabi is well connected with air links from Bangkok and Singapore. So if you are a business or leisure traveller to Singapore or Bangkok, a visit to Krabi will only be a good idea. Telling more about their trip to Krabi, Natasha shares, "We stayed at a luxury resort in Ko Phi Phi Leh and thoroughly enjoyed the sea view and limestone landscapes. And since the island is famous for water sports, scuba diving, kayaking and nature walk on a moonlit night, exhausted most of our time."
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Gov. Bryant Commends Legislature for Implementing Transformational Public Education ReformsApril 3, 2013 In News
JACKSON—Gov. Phil Bryant commends the Mississippi Legislature for implementing major public education reforms.
"Last November, I outlined an aggressive education agenda and dedicated this session to improving our schools. Today marks a turning point for public education in Mississippi. The House and Senate have both adopted the bold reforms I outlined in my 'Education Works' agenda, and I thank them for their dedication to building a better Mississippi. Our children and our economy will reap the benefits of these improvement measures, and I look forward to signing these acts into law."
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Deadline Now: Court Appointed Special Advocates
Friday, July 20, 2012 at 8:30 p.m.
In Spanish, casa means house. but when it comes to abused and neglected children, CASA often means their best shot at a new life. CASA is an acronym for Court Appointed Special Advocates. Locally, this nonprofit organization of volunteers works with Lucas County juvenile judges to ensure that children are best represented in court. Judith Leb, an attorney who has workd for years as a recruiter for CASA, and Carol Martin, the director of the local CASA program, are this week's guests.
On the web: www.casakids.net
Here are Jack Lessenberry's Final Thoughts for this edition of "Deadline Now:"
I have done a few difficult things in my life, but I am not sure I have ever taken on anything as emotionally challenging as what CASA volunteers do, all the time, without getting paid for it.
Nor am I sure that most of what I do is as necessary as is the work of Court Appointed Special Advocates, in Lucas County and elsewhere. There's an old maxim that what journalists should be doing is comforting the afflicted and afflicting the comfortable.
Most journalists I know don't really do very much comforting. But that is what CASA volunteers are all about -- and they do it for the most vulnerable members of society -- our children. Children who have been neglected and abused in a way that those of us from so-called normal families often find it hard to imagine.
After their ordeal, these kids are thrown into the maelstrom of a legal system even many adults find it hard to understand, much less negotiate. What happens to them there is crucial. Certainly we know that if things go wrong, their young lives could be blighted, or worse.
There's no way of knowing how many children have been saved by a CASA volunteer or volunteers. By and large, the men and women who give up their time and energy for CASA don't get their faces on TV or their names in the paper.
And they certainly don't get rich doing what they do, which is speaking up for these children, making sure they aren't lost in the cracks of the system and that they end up in a place best suited to their needs, not those of the adults involved, or even the court system itself. Children are, after all, our future.
And for those whose families are troubled enough to land the children in court, CASA may be their only hope.
Hillary Clinton wrote a famous book years ago called "It Takes a Village," the message of which meant that when it comes to raising children, the entire community needs to be involved. CASA volunteers are out doing that every day.
It may even be that to a larger extent than we know, civil society and what we sometimes think of as civilization may depend on them. We need more CASA volunteers -- and we need to find a way to show the ones we have that they are adequately appreciated.


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It is possible to have a thoughtful conversation about atheism in the heart of the Bible Belt.
More than 2,000 comments were made on the stories in the three-part series "Atheist in Alabama," which told the stories of some in this minority group, their work in keeping church and state separate and some of the obstacles they face. Many atheists stay hidden and don't express their non-belief in fear of being ostracized.
The series struck a chord with readers both positive and negative.
Here is a sampling of these comments:
Atheist in Alabama: Talladega County residents form refuge for freethinkers, challenge state law
Mithracalin wrote: I'm an atheist and I was born and raised right here in Alabama. There are far more of us than you think, we are only held back from discussing our lack of faith by the South's extremely religious culture. It is hard to discuss faith when your friends, family, and employer will ostracize you for the slightest dissent from the status quo, but do not think that we are not here.
Zip City wrote: I believe in smiling eyes, firm handshakes and others first. I believe if you're in public, you've made yourself accessible…that we're all contagious and choose our own contagion…the wonder of curiosity and the power of teamwork. I believe the decision of love precedes the feeling of love…of being child-like, but not child-ish.
I believe we're created equally and die the same – it's what happens in between that matters most…that unequal circumstances shouldn't be treated equally…I can learn something from everyone. I believe an empty ballpark is romantic (it's where I got married), the smell of freshly cut grass, and mornings before sunrise, listening first, laughing last and living 24 hours each day. Mistakes are Tuition, Hit it or Quit it, Rules are for Schools.
What do you believe? Your Turn.
agritch11 wrote: Here's my offer to atheists....PROVE to me there is no higher power(s), which I call God, and I will believe no more. I admit, I cannot tangibly "produce" God for yo as I have for myself. Also, I'm a chemist and mining engineer and can tell you that there aren't a lot of proofs in science, mostly still theories. What we have proven, some of that we still don't understand the why/what behind it, more so how it works (gravity for example). I will say I be in a much more complex evolution than our current theory because I believe it to be an engineering system created/designed by God. Yet, I have no proof to that either.
My request of atheists is to quit using unproven scientific theories as 'proof' there is no God. It really hurts your case in the educated believer circles.
AU-girly wrote: Remember not to throw stones...I have been raised in the church and by sweet christian parents and call myself a christian but I do say one thing about the church unless we start cleaning up our own places of worship and stop being such hyposcrites we will burn in he!!...jus saying
ByebyeTeaParty wrote: The bible says human beings are 6,000 years old - I like to bash Atheists as much as the next person but if you are religious or believe in some sort of God, you cannot sit there and debate these scientific facts anymore because of some old book written by man. Religion needs to evolve, it's OK to admit that "They didn't understand life well enough" back than when they were writing their novel. Learning is a life long experience and it can take a life time to actually understand where we came from. That said, if you base your belief structure off of what you don't believe; especially when attempting to use scientific theory in that belief, you cannot argue that your belief is fact when it is not, it's simply a theory; like "God". If you want to talk about probabilities, that's a whole new different ball of wax.'
Atheist in Alabama: Auburn teen forms only freethinkers group in a state high school
Mims wrote: I applaud the teen and the school for having the courage to be independent and face the wrath of "Christians" who you would hope to be open-minded enough to let people believe what they want. It is a free country, after all.
Hayseed wrote: Pretty bold of this young man to do this. Pretty bold of the principal, too, in my opinion. It really is hard to believe there is only one atheist group in a high school in the whole state. Understanding the politics and religion of the state, it still seems that some "upstart youth" in at least one other school would do it to get a rise, if nothing else. really crazy, to me. Of course, death threats have a way of dissuading many
Mmmmmmgood wrote: First of all, I do believe in God and his son Jesus Christ died for my sins. I am not in the business of trying to make people believe the way I do and do not condemn people who do not believe like me. One thing I can say is that I am much happier and feel that my life is richer because of my beliefs. If by some chance that I am wrong, I will have lived a full and happy life.
Iwantie wrote: Its like this, some believe and some don't. Its been like that forever and will be forever. Im happy with my belief in God, happy in my heart, I have no doubt God is real. Everyone has their opinion. There is no need for name calling on either side. There is one thing for sure, this life on earth is very very short and most of us will see hard, sad times. Whatever it takes to believe in to get through this unperfect existence. Religion has many view points and can be interpreted however you choose and what you feel like is the best avenue for you to take. Mine is believing in God and Im happy with that. Its just about whats in your heart and what your opinion of your death will be. Who knows why things are getting worse in this world, could be a God thing, could be a human thing. But we've all got to be here together until we breath our last. Love to you all whatever you believe
Atheist in Alabama: 'Fire and brimstone' pastor loses faith, now harassed at work for non-belief
REDWOLFTIDE wrote: Motyka left the church in the early 1980s, but only became what he calls a "full-fledged" atheist five years ago. Nowhere does God say it will be easy. I am a Christian but I follow no group. I live for God and I do it respectfully. I take the message to all. If someone does not want to hear what I have to say then I move on. Only in Death is the fear of God Truly Realized. For those who mock true Christians openly in front of God and Son are disrespectful in their own right. It works both ways.
Tanker74b wrote: Alabama will never be a truly progressive state until it embraces atheists, homosexuals and undocumented American dreamers, and expands Medicaid.
jusoUno wrote: People learn the difference between religion and a real relationship with Jesus Christ! Seek the Holy Spirit and once you have it there won't be anymore questions! It is so sad to me that so many people are religious and think they are saved but are clueless. There is a group meeting for recovering Pharisees, it's called the true body of Christ. Become a part of it!
Charles wrote: I was once like this pastor, I preached for 15 years. But After I completed my doctorate my eyes were open, I found out that what I had been teaching, was simply the opinions of 40 authors whose letters and writings had been comprised together as God's word. It was then and still is now impossible to call the bible God's unadulterated word. It is a religious book, similar to the Quran or the Tanakh. I have been an agnostic for years. It is not my mission in life to destroy what others believe, but I will not stand idly by while they try and vilify the agnostic point of view.
Georgia_Quacker wrote: We have several atheists at work and never has there been a conflict between the believers, agnostics and atheists. As a matter of fact everyone respects everyone else' personal beliefs. I would submit that this is the way it is nearly everywhere and if EITHER faction is having trouble at work I is likely because they bring it upon themselves by not respecting the opposite belief. This guy is eaten up by guilt for denying his faith and THAT is the basis for his discomfort. Anyone who so easily gives up his belief in anything, even if that anything is nothing, then that person had created their own personal hell.


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Why, just look at these actual student answers from the new book "College in a Nutskull" (Workman Publishing, $8.95, 135 pages), compiled by an actual professor. We ask you: How can you argue with this kind of wisdom?
Religious studies
"Jesus was born in swaggering clothes. Thus did God send us his only forgotten son. Even today Jesus has a lot of importance in Christianity."
"Most people are either straight, gay, or thespian."
English literature
"Jane Austen's novels are about love, family, and interpersonal enemas. Most of today's Jane Austin afflictionados seem to be women with time in their hands."
"Why would anyone think that Old English is a seperate language? Old people can understand us with no problem if we speak loudly enough."
Ancient & medieval history
"Hammurabi's Code had hard punishments like having to keep your wife and easy ones like having your ear cut off."
Modern European history
"Time was large during the Renaissance. Occasional intellectual activity occurred even in the Netherlands."
"The executive branch exists because Congress allows it to exist."
Political science
"During the twentieth century socialism went from a group of ideas heated up in a crackpot on the back burner to one that took over the whole kitchen."
"America is the melting pod, where alien life forms can be exchanged for something better."
"What could be scarier than an incontinent ballistic missile?"
Women's studies
"Women are still getting brain dents from head-butting the glass ceiling."


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ANN ARBOR -- He rushed left. He rushed right. Sometimes he even went middle.
And he had little trouble with any of it.
Who is he?
He was Air Force's Connor Dietz. And Nebraska's Taylor Martinez. And Northwestern's Kain Colter.
He was even Braxton Miller last year.
And this year, Miller is better.
No. 20 Michigan (8-3, 6-1) is riding a three-game winning streak heading into Saturday's showdown with No. 4 Ohio State (11-0, 7-0). It's feeling good after last year's skid-busting win against the Buckeyes, and has momentum with a new-look two-quarterback offense.
But the path to victory lies on the other side of the ball.
Michigan's defense has allowed fewer points and yards than anyone else in Big Ten play, and the second-fewest passing yards. It's fifth against the run.
But its one Achilles' heel has been defending mobile quarterbacks.
Martinez completed 58.3 percent of his passes against Michigan, and also rushed for 58 yards. Nebraska scored 23 points, when Michigan hadn't allowed more than 13 since the second week of the season.
Colter was more productive, carving Michigan's defense on 8-of-14 passing for 96 yards and one touchdown, as well as rushing for 82 yards. Northwestern scored 31 points, the most U-M has allowed since the opener, and racked up 431 yards of offense.
Dietz toyed with Michigan's defense, rushing for 130 yards and three touchdowns. The Falcons' triple-option offense is nothing like Ohio State's scheme, but the quarterback still found the edge of the defense.
And Miller is better than any of them.
So, too, is Ohio State as a unit, averaging a Big Ten-best 38.2 points per game.
"I think they're the No. 1 offense in the country right now," Michigan defensive coordinator Greg Mattison said. "It's going to be a great challenge for us. (Miller is) a great football player.
"The good news is we've played against some really, really good quarterbacks this year, and we play against a great one every day in practice (in Denard Robinson). So we'll be ready to go."
It's true the Wolverines have faced some good quarterbacks this year. It's also true, though, that they have struggled against the ones who run.
The biggest problem is Michigan's defense on the edge. Martinez and especially Colter were able to break containment, bouncing outside the coverage to pick up big-chunk plays.
And that's Miller's game.
And that's a problem.
Miller was 14-of-25 passing for 235 yards in last year's game -- entered it averaging 76.2 yards per game -- and also ran for 100 yards on 16 carries. He accounted for three touchdowns.
"I think some of it's been schematic," Mattison said. "Some of it's been athleticism. Some of it's just been they're pretty good, the guys we go against. We've addressed all that. We're very, very conscious of that, and we know that that's this week, that's the type of quarterback he is, so we have to be on our A game."
What's the key to fixing this problem?
"Braxton is a guy who has improved his passing game, his running game, his pocket presence," senior defensive end Craig Roh said. "He's a good player, and that's undeniable.
"The thing is, defensively, if you just play your key, do your job, you'll stop him."
Can it be as simple as that? Probably not.
Michigan won't show its hand of what exactly is ailing it, and what needs fixing -- "I guess you'll find out on Saturday," safety Jordan Kovacs said coyly -- and that's to be expected in a game that means so much, and where incremental competitive advantages can make a difference.
But the symptom of whatever has gone wrong is clear: Running quarterbacks are tearing up a defense that otherwise has been impregnable.
Michigan won't earn its first victory in Columbus since 2000 if it doesn't figure a way to stop the bleeding.
"It's something if we all do our jobs and get off blocks and make plays, then we'll be able to come out victorious in that game," Roh said.
Four other keys to Saturday's game:
Tailback production
Michigan's tailbacks have failed to deliver all year, and now starter Fitz Toussaint (who had 120 yards against OSU last year) is out for the season after undergoing surgery on his left leg. Sophomore Thomas Rawls, with 65 career carries, is next in line.
Is he ready for the greatest pressure of his life? To paraphrase Devin Gardner and Brady Hoke: He better be. He has to be.
Rawls has ability, certainly. Coaches have championed him for two years, although he's only sparingly received action. Now, he'll get a chance to show his stuff.
Vincent Smith will also be in the mix, and of course Denard Robinson is a wildcard.
Move the chains
Gardner's exploits at quarterback have been impressive. His play on third down has been superhuman.
Michigan has converted 23-of-33 third downs (69.7 percent) in three games with Gardner at quarterback. The junior accounts for 18 of the conversions, completing 10-of-13 passes for 165 yards, five touchdowns and no picks and also scrambling 10 times -- eight times for a conversion.
Ball control is key in any game, but especially so on the road because time-consuming drives help take the crowd out of the game. It also keeps the opposing offense off the field, which would limit Miller's chances to do damage.
Protect the quarterback
Michigan moved to more of a pass-first philosophy with Gardner under center, and it has yielded a big payoff. But he's also been sacked four times in three games, after the Wolverines allowed seven in their first eight.
The uptick is natural, considering Gardner is passing more than Denard Robinson, and he's also less elusive. But the offensive line has struggled this season, and Ohio State has been good this season at getting to the quarterback, registering 26 sacks.
That matchup could become a problem, especially if the interior line can't improve its lackluster play.
Cancel out distractions
It's cliche. But man, is it a key in this game.
Michigan puts so much energy into playing Ohio State, and Ohio State does the same. U-M could be playing for a Big Ten title game berth, and at the very least, an at-large big into the BCS. Ohio State is playing for an undefeated season and possible AP national title.
The Wolverines won in Ann Arbor last year. Urban Meyer enters the picture.
The game is at the Horseshoe, where Michigan hasn't won in 12 years.
A lot is on the line, no matter who much Michigan tries to downplay it, and the pressure is ramped up. It needs to maintain composure on the road, especially with a quarterback expected to make his fourth start.
Ohio State will win this game for two major reasons.
First, a regression from Devin Gardner can be expected. He's been terrific in his three games at quarterback, but those also came against teams that are a combined 18-15. The only away game came against Minnesota, which is 2-5 in league play, and TCF Bank Stadium was half-filled at best.
The Buckeyes are 11-0 and Ohio Stadium is one of the most hostile venues in the country. Gardner, for as good as he's been, remains a young quarterback, and young quarterbacks are susceptible to mistakes in games such as this. Ohio State, by the way, leads the league with 11 interceptions.
Second, Ohio State's offense seems perfectly designed to exploit Michigan's biggest defensive weakness: Containing mobile quarterbacks. Martinez and Colter had big days, and so did Miller last year.
Maybe the Wolverines figure out a way to limit the damage, but Ohio State should be able to move the ball against Michigan. The teams are evenly matched, but that, along with the home crowd, should give the Buckeyes enough to prevail. Ohio State 28, Michigan 24
Kyle Meinke covers Michigan football for MLive.com. He can be reached by email at firstname.lastname@example.com and followed on Twitter @kmeinke.
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