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There are plenty of good reasons for destroying the prized relics of an ancient culture, spite being chief among them. Or maybe that creepy tentacle-faced deity carving you found on a fishing trip has stained your tears black and made your girlfriend sterile, so it's time to smash it with a rock hammer.
But what about knocking down a 4,000-year-old palace because the city really needs two Rite Aids to maximize convenience? Or writing Twisted Metal 2 passwords down on the back of a Dead Sea Scroll because you ran out of Post-it notes? Because that sort of thing actually does go on. As proof, here are some of the worst reasons that priceless artifacts have ever been destroyed.
6Ancient Chinese Tombs Were Bulldozed to Build an IKEA
In 2007, construction workers in Nanjing, China, uncovered 10 intricately embroidered family tombs dating all the way back to the third century, and by "uncovered" we mean "bulldozed into eraser dust to make way for an IKEA outlet."
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Apparently, no one in China has seen Poltergeist.
The tombs, each constructed of green brick and decorated with lavish engravings, were buried partially underground, until they had their tops shaved off like Dennis Hopper in Speed by a bunch of earth movers that were being used to develop the area to make sufficient room for rich people to buy terrible furniture from a brand new IKEA store. One tomb was drilled entirely through its center by an excavator, leaving half of a nearly 2,000-year-old coffin dangling from its ruined ancient walls like a dreamcatcher in a Chevy Avalanche. The priceless artifacts inside were either crushed into powder or left exposed in the dirt and rain to be stolen by relic traffickers.
Ostensibly, there are laws in place that are supposed to protect China's countless historical buildings from being robbed, damaged or flat-out razed by private individuals and billion-dollar corporations alike. However, China famously doesn't give one pent-up pretzel-twisted shit about anything that isn't "China's money," so those laws are enforced with a regularity that can be described at best as "selective" and at worst as "not at all."
"No, 'at worst' was that one official who kept insisting that he get to pee on everything first."
Besides, most companies are happy to just pay whatever fines they incur from smashing up irreplaceable history rather than halt production of whatever Walmart they're building atop the shattered stone memories of past dynasties. For instance, sections of China's Great Wall, which you may recognize as one of the most famous things ever built and the only man-made structure that can be seen from freaking space, were permissibly demolished to clear land for a factory, so you can imagine how much careful attention was given to 10 ancient corpse lockers full of people that no one has ever heard of.
Archaeologists from the Nanjing Museum tried to convince the Swedish furniture overlords to at least delay construction and allow them enough time to catalog the site and remove its contents. Needless to say, the IKEA branch opened right on time a year later.
"To be fair, we did give them an easy-to-follow book of instructions on how to go fuck themselves."
5A Fake Archaeologist Blows Up the Ancient City of Troy
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Whether you're classy (read: friendless) enough to have read the Iliad or you just saw it adapted in that movie where Brad Pitt flexed a lot and didn't wear pants, you've probably at least heard of the ancient city of Troy. Nineteenth century German grifter and self-proclaimed "archaeologist" Heinrich Schliemann had also heard of Troy, and in his quest to discover the fabled city's ruins, he accidentally blew it the fuck up.
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Wait, you mean this guy wasn't on the level? Balderdash.
Schliemann decided that he had found the ancient site of Troy in the modern-day Turkish city of Hisarlik. The problem was, Hisarlik actually consisted of no less than nine cities stacked one on top of another. This is often the case with ancient cities -- people come in, smash an old city to bits, and build a new one on top of it, sort of like Jenga, if you never cleaned it up and just bought a new set every time.
Schliemann was determined to dig through all of that bullshit until he found him some Trojan antiquity. So his team set to dynamiting through layers of history until he found what he declared to be King Priam's treasure -- jewels and artifacts nestled far beneath Hisarlik at the level he figured was the site of Troy. Schliemann and his wife then heroically smuggled the artifacts out of Turkey (see "grifter," above), because if Indiana Jones has taught us anything, it is that this is totally how archaeology works.
"Quit posing and get on the boat before someone sees you with that shit."
Except it turns out that the treasures Schliemann excavated (here meaning "stole") didn't come from Troy at all, at least not the Troy anyone gives a shit about. Schliemann's finds came from a city about a thousand years older than Troy, meaning that they were buried in a layer beneath the city of epic poem fame. So in the course of his frenzied excavation, Schliemann blasted right through Troy, scattering it across the hills around him like a cat burying a turd. His destruction of Troy was so thorough that actual archaeologists and antiquities professors are still complaining about it 140 years later.


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Narrowsburg takes the Golden Feather; $25,000 prize for beautification group
Flower awards went to seven communities this year. Forestburgh Playhouse was recognized with the "Best Overall Showing of Flowers Award" of $5000. Judges were impressed by the overall number of gardens; an abundance of color, unique designs and 2012 Renaissance Collection; the artistically themed container vignettes; creative use of structures incorporated in the gardens; cohesive use of perennials, annuals, tropicals, shrubs and trees; and the meticulously maintenance of the gardens.
Other communities receiving $1000 Judges' Choice Awards for flowers included: United Methodist Church of Liberty for "Best Containers," Liberty Community Development Corp. for "Best Urban Park," Narrowsburg Beautification Group for "Best Business/Municipal Display" and Town of Lumberland Parks & Recreation for "Best Annual Flower Display."
A special "Best Showing of Flowers Award – Maintenance" of $4000 was given to Neversink Renaissance, one of eleven communities that received Maintenance Support this year. Loomis Area Watch in Ferndale received $1000 for the "Best Overall Single Garden."
Grants – ranging from $1000 to $25,000 – were awarded to projects in Categories A, B and C. Some projects were also recognized with Special Awards for history and best garden design. All of the communities that completed projects received a grant based on the size of their category, as well as certificates of recognition from Sullivan Renaissance and area legislators.
Category A projects are made up of single elements such as a new sign or hanging baskets. This category was made possible, in part, through the sponsorship of WVOS/WSUL.
First place ($3000)
• Boy Scout Troop 101 of Bloomingburg – nine hole mini golf course in town park
Second place ($2000)
• The Recovery Center in Monticello – sign and seating area
Third place ($1000)
• Sullivan County Visitors Association in Liberty – building landscaping
SPECIAL AWARDS – Sponsored by Sullivan County Democrat
Best Garden Design ($1000)
• Action Toward Independence in Monticello – new garden bed
Category B projects are made up of multiple elements such as park enhancements. This category was made possible, in part, through the sponsorship of Thunder 102/Bold Gold Media.
First place ($10,000):
• Friends of Dillon Park in Monticello – Alice's Wonderland (Phase II)
Second place ($7000):
• Town of Lumberland Parks & Recreation – Circle Park enhancements
Third place ($5000):
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STILLWATER, Okla. — Junior Richard Kogo of Kenya finished sixth and freshman Jacob Lozano of Hobbs was eighth Saturday, leading the Eastern New Mexico University men's cross country team to a six-point victory over Colorado College in the college/junior college division of the Cowboy Jamboree, hosted by Oklahoma State.
Kogo covereed the 8K race in 25 minutes, 45.4 seconds while Lozano ran a time of 25:47.1 for the Greyhounds, who finished with 100 points to 106 for Colorado College in a field of 28 schools.
ENMU's women were 15th with 329 points. The Zias were led by sophomore Nicole Reid, who placed 33rd in the 5K race in a time of 20:06.3.
New Mexico Junior College took the women's team titie with 83 points to 132 for Cowley County (Kan.) Community College. There were 26 full teams in the women's division.
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TEAK Midstream announced in late April that the company will sell to Atlas Pipeline Partners. The sale was complete in May.
Chris Aulds, co-CEO for TEAK, said the company was pleased with the transaction.
"We are 100 percent focused on the transition now," he said. "We are committed to making it as smooth as possible."
Not only did Atlas buy the Silver Oak I Cryogenic plants but also the TEAK Company as a whole, which includes over 540 miles of natural gas gathering lines and the Silver Oak II Cryogenic plant, which will be completed in 2014.
Matt Skelly, vice president of investor relations for Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P., said the company has been looking at purchasing assets in the Eagle Ford for some time.
"We think this play is the best in America; we just had to find the right entry point," Skelly said. "These assets checked every box."
Aulds is also pleased that TEAK will be selling to a company that has the same values. Aulds said TEAK had a family atmosphere and states Atlas has the same.
"From a culture prospective, I think we are the same," Skelly said.
He added that all the current TEAK employees were offered jobs with Atlas, and additional jobs will be available as the rest of the cryogenic plants come online.
Another box that was checked when Atlas was looking for Eagle Ford assets to purchase was TEAK's "long-term organic growth plan."
The Silver Oak I 200 million-cubic feet per day cryogenic plant is already online, a second plant (Silver Oak II) is expected to be delivered by this summer and be operational by the first quarter of 2014, and "further additional expansion could be undertaken as conditions warrant". There are also plans in place to finish filling the capacity of the first plant.
Skelly says Atlas has a goal of "making sure we stay on target to follow that growth plan."
Skelly said he and his company are not "serial acquirers" and took the TEAK purchase very seriously. The company paid $1 billion for the TEAK assets. In every area that Atlas has made purchases, it has been able to expand those operations.
Atlas currently owns and operates gas processing plants and pipeline gathering systems in western Texas, Oklahoma, southern Kansas and Tennessee.


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Special circumstances: "Ms. I's" family has fallen on hard times. They recently moved from California and their house has needed major repairs. Her husband is
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Clothing needs: Girls shirt size 10 1/2. Girls pants size 12. Girls shoe size 4. Boys shirts sizes 10 1/2 (two). Boys pant sizes 10 (two). Boys shoe sizes 6 and 4.
Toys list: Dolls, learning toy, balls and puzzles.
The Empty Stocking Fund is a joint effort of the Salvation Army and Freedom New Mexico. Recipients receive gifts and clothes for their children and some may receive baskets of food with green beans, stuffing, mashed potatoes and a meat voucher from a local grocery store. Larger families may receive donated turkeys instead of the voucher. The food baskets will also go to seniors on fixed incomes.
Who's helped: Around 600 families have asked the Salvation Army to help make Christmas special.
Donations: Can be dropped off at the CNJ, 521 Pile St., or mailed to the CNJ, P.O. Box 1689, Clovis, NM 88101. Envelopes should be clearly marked "Empty Stocking Fund."
Contributions will be forwarded to the Salvation Army office, 317 E. Second St., or gifts may be purchased for specific children by choosing an Angel tag off trees located at North Plains Mall and Wal-Mart in Clovis.
If you would like to help "Ms. I," call Capt. Tammy Ray at the Salvation Army at 762-3801.


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Quebec Sovereignty Referendum Study, 1995 (ICPSR 3726)
Principal Investigator(s): Clarke, Harold D., University of Texas at Dallas; Kornberg, Allan, Duke University
This study, which was part of the "Can Mature Democracies Fail?" project, looked at public opinion regarding issues related to the Quebec Sovereignty Referendum held October 30, 1995. The sample consisted of adults aged 18 and over from Quebec and the rest of Canada (ROC). Survey interviews were conducted two weeks prior to the referendum and two weeks immediately after the referendum. Two versions of the survey instrument were administered: one for respondents from Quebec and one for the rest of Canada. Respondents were also asked to complete a mail-back survey, which was available in both French and English. Areas of investigation focused on political affiliation, voting behavior, interest in politics, and opinions regarding political parties, party leaders, the Canadian government, the provincial government, democracy, federal politics, a sovereign Quebec, and constitutional options. Demographic variables include age, gender, household size, occupation, education, and ethnicity.
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CALLER: I'm about a 20-year-listener. Basically, my concern as a staunch Republican is that Huckabee has no chance of being elected in the general election because he is a Southern Baptist. Not so much the slavery issue, naturally, which went from 1845 to 1968 when finally the Southern Baptists agreed to repent on the slavery but it's really a question of the issue of women. Women are sort of equal, but not in the Southern Baptist faith, and, for instance, they cannot teach men. They can teach children and other women, and I think once the issue of how women were equal but not gets brought up in any kind of a general election that enough votes would be lost so that there really wouldn't be a chance.
RUSH: Well, interesting. A lot of people are aiming a lot of fire at Huckabee these days. One of the stories today... It's actually a press release from Americans for Legal Immigration, by William Gheen, or Gheen, it's G-h-e-e-n, and they are reacting to the Minuteman endorsement of Huckabee, and they're stunned by it, and here's the pull quote: "The Americans for Legal Immigration PAC is considering commissioning a phone poll in the 50,000 Republican households in Iowa to ask, 'Do you support Mike Huckabee's plan to have illegal aliens leave and walk back in legally within a day?' Mike Huckabee was on all the networks last week crowing about the endorsement of Minuteman cofounder Jim Gilchrist. We are rebuking that endorsement. Huckabee's immigration plan with 80 organizational leaders..." Never mind. "Please review our press release below and the letter signed by 80 leaders and let me know if there's any way you can help us warn the nation, a major deception is underway here." This is one of the attacks on Huckabee, one of the many. One of the complaints is that he is disingenuous and is sort of Clintonesque: will say whatever he has to say to whatever audience he's speaking to.
Selwyn Duke today writing in the AmericanThinker.com: "'The Huckabee Hustle' -- When evangelicals embraced Jimmy Carter during the 1976 presidential campaign, they didn't know he would repudiate the Southern Baptist Convention a generation later. Today the very same constituency has glommed onto Mike Huckabee, and I can't help but lament how history truly does repeat itself. One can see why [Mike Huckabee] would appeal to evangelicals. He's a pro-life Southern Baptist minister with charm, wit and a good-ol'-boy, yuck-it-up style. Yet this resplendent exterior only serves to obscure the stain of liberal sin. Huck would be a disaster -- a disaster -- on immigration. In fact, in 2006 he compared those who would crack down on illegals to antebellum slave masters, saying, 'One of the great challenges facing us is that we do not commit the same mistakes with our growing Hispanic population that we did with African Americans 150 years ago and beyond. We're still paying the price for the pathetic manner in which this country handled that.' Outrageously, it seems Huck[abee] can't distinguish between denying citizens the protection of the law and requiring non-citizens to follow it," and it's replete with quotes.
He was an absolute "disaster" on immigration as governor -- and there's this line from Betsy Hagan, the "'Arkansas director of the conservative Eagle Forum and a key backer of his early runs for office, was once "his No. 1 fan." She was bitterly disappointed with his record. "He was pro-life and pro-gun, but otherwise a liberal," she says. "Just like Bill Clinton he will charm you, but don't be surprised if he takes a completely different turn in office,"'" and other people. This is the stuff that happens when you're the front-runner out there, and when you're at least surging into the lead, and a lot of people are taking aim at Huckabee now. It will be interesting to see how he's going to react to it. One thing he's not going to do, is go on Meet the Press. You know, Russert has offered all of these candidates an option to appear for a full hour, and Huckabee has turned it down. He doesn't want the media scrutiny right now. He's going to run his TV ads and do whatever. Ron Paul has run in and said, "Okay, if Huckabee doesn't have the guts to go on Meet the Press, I will! I'm not afraid of Tim Russert. I'll go on Meet the Press!" So Ron Paul's going to be there instead of Huckabee, who's going to continue to rely on his TV ads.


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June 15, 2006
June 15, 2006
Members Present: Dr. Louis Aikens, Mr. Jack Caffrey (via conference call), Mr. Edward Knight, III, The Reverend Garry Moore, Mr. Jack Stafford, Mr. Norris Kantor, Mr. Jeffrey Forlines, Ms. Anne Crowe, Mr. James Palmer, III, Mr. Daniel Frost, Dr. Norman Mirsky
Members Absent: Dr. Lyn Guy, Mr. Eli Sharp
Guests Present: Dr. Albert Walker, Mr. John Cardwell, Mr. Jim Nelson, Dr. Don Smith, Ms. Shelia Johnson, Mr. David Lord, Dr. Felica Blanks, Dr. Anthony Woart, Dr. Tesfaye Belay, Ms. Anita Barilla, and Classified Employees
Chairman Norris Kantor called the meeting to order in the Hebert Gallery of the Othello Harris-Jefferson Student Center and asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the May 18, 2006 meeting. A motion was made (NMirsky/LAikens) to approve the minutes as written. Motion carried.
Minority Health Institute (MHI) Grant Program – Dr. Anthony Woart, Director (PI)
Chairman Kantor modified the Agenda to accommodate Dr. Woart's and Dr. Belay's presentation on the Minority Health Institute's Project Export. Dr. Woart gave an overview of the project and reviewed accomplishments in the areas of biomedical research, clinical research, and socio-behavioral research.
President's Report – Dr. Albert L. Walker
Presidential Fund-Raising Action Plan: Getting Started
Dr. Walker discussed the fundamentals of fund-raising and stressed the need for support from the Board, faculty, staff, and administration. He outlined a plan to get started which included the development of relationships with potential donors.
Financial and Administrative Affairs – Ms. Shelia Johnson
- Ms. Johnson informed the group that requests for special project funding would not be discussed by legislators at the interim session at this time. She urged all board members to encourage local legislators to discuss these projects at the November special legislative session.
- Ms. Johnson reviewed the progress of the bidding process for various projects and reported that she is going to look at breaking up the bid package since no acceptable bids were received.
- The College received a 7% tuition and fee increase instead of the 8.5% requested. The institution was told at that time that reserves must be set aside from this 7% increase for compensated absences. This issue has been deferred until July 2007.
- Auditors will be on the campus next week for interim work for BSC and NRCTC. Later this summer the three year audit will be done which includes all major grant projects and the financial aid programs.
- MOA – Ms. Johnson reviewed the process of the contracted services agreement between BSC and NRCTC for the group. Once approved by both Boards the documents must be signed by both presidents and sent to HEPC for approval. Discussion followed. A motion was made (JForlines/DFrost) to approve the contracted services as recommended. Motion carried.
Chairman Kantor presented a plaque to Mr. Edward Knight III in appreciation for his service as a member of the BSC Board of Governors. Mr. Kantor explained that effective July 1, 2006 the chairs of the two Boards will no longer be required to serve on the Board of the institution to which it is administratively linked. Mr. Kanor expressed the appreciation of the Board for Mr. Knight's participation and support of Bluefield State College. Mr. Kantor informed the group that Mr. Eli Sharp, BSC student representative to the Board, will also be leaving the Board. Mr. Kantor reviewed terms of members which will expire and informed the group that those members will continue to serve until the Governor makes new appointments. Board members whose terms end are Mr. Jack Caffrey, the Reverend Garry Moore, and Mr. Jack Stafford.
Academic Affairs – Dr. Don Smith
- Radiologic Bachelor of Science degree was approved by HEPC at the June 9, 2006 meeting.
- MBA proposal has been submitted to HEPC for approval and BSC is now waiting for the official response.
Student Affairs and Enrollment Management – Mr. John Cardwell
- Mr. Cardwell reviewed a report on registration numbers included in the information packets provided to Board members. The summer advising program is in progress and students are making appointments for advising and scheduling for the fall semester.
- He reported an increase in applications with the growth of the College's recruiting area.
- Metro rate – Mr. Cardwell reported that 55 new applications have been received from the border counties impacted by the metro rate. He reported that applications doubled in these areas when the announcements for the new rate went out. He expects to receive another 50-60 applications from these counties.
- Housing report – There has been an increase in student housing contacts in the area for the fall semester. The Upper-Classman II will be housing the College Summit participants at no cost.
- Enrollment management has international student graduates who are assisting with international recruitment. Work continues with the Saudi Arabian Embassy to enroll students who are currently in a program at Virginia Tech.
- Mr. Cardwell distributed a Student Profile and reviewed the information for the group.
Human Resources – Mr. David Lord
- Mr. Lord reviewed the information contained in the Board packets on 2006 Bills passed, projected salary increase survey for 2007, and the ratio of classified and non-classified positions on the BSC campus. Mr. Frost asked for a report on which positions are critical or non-critical. Mr. Lord will bring that report to the next BOG meeting.
- Discussed the need for a comprehensive evaluation policy and the process to complete this policy.
- Mr. Lord reviewed the progress on the various position searches being conducted for the BSC campus and informed the group that an offer has been made for the Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness. Response should be received in the next few days. Mr. Forlines asked how many staff members are employed at BSC. Mr. Lord responded by informing the group that there are 107 classified and 19 non-classified (two non-classified positions are vacant at this time).
Institutional Development and Advancement – Dr. Felica Blanks
Dr. Blanks informed the group that the Minority Health Institute started with the first Faculty Summer Development Institute. She stressed the need to continually look for ways to forge strong partnerships with the area hospitals and to give support to research faculty members by retaining them as tenured faculty. Dr. Blanks reviewed grant writing efforts and funds raised for the institution.
Executive Session
A motion was made (LAikens/GMoore) to go into executive session at 8:45 p.m.
A motion was made (DFrost/JForlines) to return to regular session at 9:10 p.m.
New Business
Chairman Kantor opened the floor for nominations for Board of Governors officers. Mr. Norris Kantor was nominated as BOG Chair (DFrost/GMoore). A motion was made (NMirsky/DFrost) for the nominations to be closed. Motion carried. With no other nominations on the floor Mr. Norris Kantor will continue as BOG Chair for 2006-2007.
Mr. Kantor opened the floor for nominations for Vice-Chair. Mr. Jeffrey Forlines was nominated (JStafford/LAikens) as Vice-Chair. Motion was made (NMirsky/DFrost) to close nominations. Motion carried. With no other nominations on the floor, Mr. Forlines will serve as Vice-Chair for 2006-2007.
Mr. Kantor informed the group that Dr. Walker's contract expires June 30, 2006. A motion was made (DFrost/JStafford) to extend Dr. Walker's contract to June 30, 2007. Motion carried.
Old Business
Mr. Frost discussed the need for funding the classified salary schedule. He referred to the material included in the BOG packet concerning institutions giving raises this year. Discussion followed. Mr. Kantor reminded the group that it was decided at an earlier meeting that classified salary increases would be considered when the enrollment numbers and Title III funding information is known. Mr. Frost discussed administrative and faculty percentage salary increases and stressed that the classified salary schedule must be funded. He asked the Board to give the Classified Employees the 20% of the gap funding that was previously projected over the next five years starting with 2005. Ms. Johnson made the recommendation that the institution look at the June 30, 2006 cash balances in the accounts that fund salaries and the income from tuition and fees in the fall. Ms. Johnson reviewed the funding mandates over the years and reminded the group that no extra funding has been received from the state to carry out the current legislatively mandated salary schedule. The group agreed that the commitment to increase classified salaries will be kept when funding issues and fall enrollment/tuition figures are available. Discussion followed.
Mr. Kantor polled the group on the subject of canceling the July BOG meeting and all were in agreement. The next meeting will be on August 17, 2006.
With no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
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The '07 Rockies: Magical Secret Revealed!
Ever wonder how the 2007 Colorado Rockies were able to overcome the odds and go on that tyrannical run last September?
Ever wonder how everyone on the planet — except the umpire — managed to see that Matt Holliday totally missed the plate on that thrilling tie-breaking play at home against the Padres?
Ever wonder how they went on to sweep the Phillies and the Diamondbacks in the NLDS and NLCS respectively?
Well, now we know. We all know. The secret is out. His name is Jesus and he will now take your prayers.
Unfortunately, this information has been revealed nearly a year too late; but it has come just in time to stop the group responsible from doing it yet again.
Because if Focus On the Family Digital Media Director Stuart Shepard had it his way, the entire Democratic Convention would be under a sea of god-like proportions. For those of you non-Christians out there, that's fancy talk for a whole lot of friggin' water.
Luckily, someone over there realized that asking its followers to pray in unison for an awful thing to happen to the opposition may not be the best way to go about it — perhaps because it goes against the very fundamentals they are supposed to be preaching. I don't know. I'm certainly no expert.
But I know that though the conspiracy prayer in Denver may have worked against the Padres, Phillies and Diamondbacks, there may still be a logical reason for it: God was desperate for some playoff excitement. And He needed to erase the psychological damage those awful MLB Dane Cook television spots that were thrown in our faces ad nausem did.
Because it's true. God hates Dane Cook. God hates Brian Giles. And God would definitely hate to send down another flood.
I'm pretty sure He hates me too, but not because I'm right… even He knows better than that.
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OH NO religion, politics and baseball all in the same blog. Haven't you learned anything from our discussions. This can only lead to severe and loud arguments. Wise up only tackle one of these at a time. CAUSE YOU KNOW I'M RIGHT
Good comments, all… except for baba because you KNOW that I'm right. Besides, if you don't believe in your vote making a difference then you shouldn't vote, which pretty much trumps your advice written here.
Aaron — Sadly, I totally agree with JS.
Paul — "I've endangered the mission… I shouldn't have come…"
Hey, read my "Story" post. It looks like when I comment, I'll show up as neal07 (the post explains all). And I think Dane Cook is kind of funny. He's annoying, but funny.
"I'm pretty sure He hates me too, but not because I'm right… even He knows better than that."
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Our vision for the future of the JCC is very simple, yet also very bold. It combines tradition with fresh programming and activities. The JCC is about serving you, our members, and working together to meet the broader needs of our ever-changing community.
The JCC is where Jewish life is celebrated, a place where we embrace our Jewish connections. It is the hub of education and Jewish culture for people of all ages. It is where we hope to mold and instill Jewish ideas and ideals in our children and grandchildren.
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So you wanna learn my style well what I want you to do is the followeing.Comprese your water chakra down into youe lungs make suiton cold enough then make come through out your throat manutiplate water to create sticky syurp creating it to be very cold and sticky spit it on the ground at my clone.
I start by Compressing my gathering and compressing my water chakra into my lungs i then manipulate the water chakra in my lungs to become very cold to the point it starts coming up out of my throat i then manipulate the water become sticky, i then spit the syrup onto your clones feet effectively stopping you clone from moving and causing your clones feet to become numb.
good you learned
(Suiton:Hiyayaka Suiton) Water Style-Cold Water
Type: Offensive/Attack
Rank: B-Rank
Range: Short-Mid
Chakra: 20 Chakra
Damage: 40 Damage
Description: The oppenet channel their suiton chakra through their lungs then make sure suiton sticky syurp and is cold by adding cool air they then spit out onto ground allowing trap their oppenet and freeze their feet when release the jutsu their feet be nub and won't be able to move.
Note: Their feet are only nub for two turns
Note:Can Only be taught by Virus..
ok teach me your I teach from hell ok
First i want you to mold and channel your water chakra to your then release it into the ground, after that i want you to form it into a dragons claw the same size as grown adult, then i want you to raise the dragon claw from under ground quickly and hit that tree with it cutting three slashes into it.
List the advantages and disadvantages of this jutsu.
I would stand tall mighty and focus my suiton chakra beneath me as you speak while manuiplate it form I would release into the ground and then again manuiplate it into huge dragon claw as ride the dragon claw release shoting at the tree while jump off the water the tree would be slashed three diffrent spot leaves fall down slowly
You dont ride the dragon claw, its under ground there would be no way to do so. Do it again correctly please
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Evaluation Committee for the Vice-President, Development & Alumni Relations
Communications, Public Affairs & Marketing
Feb 4/13
Rob Donelsons current term as Vice-President, Development & Alumni Relations ends on June 30, 2014. In accordance with University procedures, an evaluation committee has been established to review the work of the incumbent and to make a recommendation regarding his renewal.
As part of the review process, submissions are invited from the University community, providing feedback on the incumbents contributions and performance during his first term. In particular, input would be welcomed on how well the incumbent has met the needs and strategic priorities of the University and its stakeholders through his work in the role; his ability to adapt and lead change in the changing post-secondary education landscape; his alignment with the Universitys vision for the future and demonstrated capacity to deliver on that vision.
Submission should be sent (in writing or via e-mail) to the Committee Secretary, Joanne Roberts, at firstname.lastname@example.com, or c/o Human Resources, K302 by 4:30 pm on February 22, 2013.
All submissions will be reviewed by the Committee and will be regarded as confidential. Those submitting
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Evaluation Committee Members:
Max Blouw President & Vice Chancellor and Evaluation Committee Chair
Jon Pryce, undergraduate student representative
Jimi Terpstra, graduate student representative
Nick Coady, decanal representative (Dean, Faculty of Social Work)
Marc Henein, alumni representative
Bridget McMahon, staff representative
Gail Roth, staff representative
Claire Duboc, external member of the Board of Governors
Jamie Martin, external member of the Board of Governors
Andrea Brown, elected by University Faculty Council (Arts)
Tamas Dobozy, elected by University Faculty Council (Arts)
Gina Matesic, elected by University Faculty Council (Library)
Rosemary McGowan, elected by University Faculty Council (Brantford)
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By Edward Dykhuizen, Contributing writer
Erin, a 28-year-old graduate student, lives with chronic upper back problems. The pain is brutal sometimes, and her back locks up for no reason.
She tried many different remedies and found that chiropractic care and acupuncture both work well. After a session of either, she feels immediate relief. Still, she must have regular treatment or her back will seize up again. Erin, who asked that her last name not be used, is far from alone -- chronic back pain is one of the most common maladies affecting Americans. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, nine of 10 people experience back pain during their lifetimes.
What Causes Back Pain?
Some sore backs result from a car accident or trying to pick up something heavy. Most common, however, is back pain arising from "the cumulative microtrauma through years of living," in the words of Appleton, Wis., chiropractor Matthew Lederer.
Other experts echo those thoughts.
"In our culture, long hours in a car and seated at a desk are a recipe for eventual back problems," said David Saum, an acupuncturist with Southview Acupuncture Clinic in South St. Paul, Minn. "The most common causes of back pain are overwork and trauma -- sometimes the first leads to the second."
According to an overview of back pain from the National Institute of Health, the back is uniquely complicated. It is made up of dozens of bones, muscles and nerves, all of which must be in harmony. A slight strain in one muscle or a slight misalignment between two bones can constrict a nerve, causing back pain.
Chiropractors such as Lederer take X-rays to ensure that patients' spines are in need of realignment.
"What I see most often in the X-rays I take are spinal degeneration, osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease or other conditions," he said.
Treating The Pain
Surgery may be necessary for more serious cases of back pain, but Lederer emphasized that it is only an option after more conservative options have been exhausted. He cited a recent article in the Journal of the American Medical Association that showed back surgery and certain exercise programs yield about the same results.
Manipulation from a chiropractor is a much less drastic method for helping resolve the imbalance that causes the pain. Chiropractors go through years of training to learn how to adjust joints enough to restore a normal range of motion.
Spinal manipulation -- often accompanied by the "pop" of air being moved from a joint -- is not a full solution by itself. According to Lederer, "chiropractic care now and exercise later" is the best approach. He gives patients exercises to perform that will strengthen back muscles, and he also emphasizes the need for periodic adjustments.
Long-Term Solutions
Of course, if your job is contributing to your back problems, it may be necessary to change the conditions in which you work.
"Most commonly, people do not realize the ergonomic measures they should be taking," said Lederer. "People often wait until a problem emerges rather than doing preventative care."
Your employer may offer an ergonomic assessment that can rearrange your workspace and put your back in a better position. Ergonomics experts can teach you how to work in a way that does not strain your back.
They can also give you equipment that lessens the strain on your body such as ergonomic mouse pads and keyboards. Good back health involves more than just sitting straight -- hand strain can contribute to back pain, and vice versa.
Does Poking Work?
In the U.S., more and more people are finding traditional Chinese medicine to be a helpful remedy. In his work in alternative medicine, Saum takes a broad, holistic approach to patient care.
"Our training tells us to look for supporting factors or constitutional weaknesses that can be treated as well," said Saum. "This leads to a better, more effective treatment."The treatments vary according to the types of pain and the predilections of the patient. We treat the symptoms and the cause, or 'root and branch.'"
Perhaps the most prevalent treatment in Chinese medicine is acupuncture. Acupuncture involves piercing the skin with very small needles. The needles themselves are so thin that they seldom cause a "stinging" sensation, but they are noticeable.
"Each patient has to be treated individually according to their constitution," he said.
Mainstream medical opinion is generally favorable of acupuncture, provided it is done by a trained expert. According to WebMD, many rigorous studies, including several by the National Institutes of Health, have concluded that acupuncture is effective in lessening pain.
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This new brochure explains why students who are looking to borrow money for college should apply for loans from the federal government first, before seeking assistance from private lenders. Included are brief explanations of the differences between federal and private education loans, as well as the various kinds of federal loans and the amounts of funds available. Because federal loans generally offer borrowers lower interest rates and have more flexible repayment options, students are urged to complete the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA).
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If you love Peter Jackson's previous Lord of the Rings films, there's nothing to hate or fear here (unless you buy the super-chubby size soda).
"In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit." Of course, we all know OF Bilbo Baggins (Ian Holm), but how well do you THE Bilbo Baggins? Starting at the beginning of his own adventure, a sixty-year younger Bilbo (Martin Freeman) is set upon by the old wizard Galdalf the Grey (Ian McKellen) and a company of thirteen dwarves led by Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage). The great dragon Smaug took for himself a dwarven kingdom of gold that lay inside the Lonely Mountain, but it has not been heard of or seen in some sixty years and is believed dead. Several factions may be planning to loot the treasure trove, but the dwarves are armed with a map, a key, and their courage to take back their homeland for themselves. They do, however, have need of a burglar, and Galdalf thinks he's found just the one.
To put all fears to rest, this isn't The Lord of the Rings: The Phantom Menace. J.R.R. Tolkien's book "The Hobbit" was a children's story that hinted at the events that would become the Lord of the Rings trilogy, but in and of itself, it is neither really big enough to support three movies nor violent enough to support the existing fanbase. The appendices for Rings were reportedly looted along with bits of embellishment to create enough material to support two (no wait, make that three films), but if this first installment is any indication, fans the world over aren't going to mind parting with more of their hard-earned cash. Waiting a year between films? Well, they'll just have to get over that.