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Read > The Truth about Michael Randolph's killing
Nearly 12 hours after LVS broke the story here exclusively on Saturday June 30 at 9:30am, at 8:00pm-ish Saturday night June 30, The Morning Call retroactively buried this single sentence ...
"Gesslein was released after posting $15,000 Friday, court records show."
... deep within their article that was originally published online 2 days earlier, late Thursday afternoon, on June 28.
See paragraph 11, last sentence > Prosecutor: Security guard charged in club killing lied about police service
Wow. This is really dirty.
DA Jim Martin's press agent, The Morning Call "newspaper" is concealing from the public any whiff of the putrid stench and purposefully unanswered questions surrounding Andrew Gesslein's sneaky release from prison.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Confessed killer Andrew Gesslein set free, via DA Jim Martin's dirty 'Bait & Switch' charade
Read > The Truth about Michael Randolph's killing
Thursday, June 28, 2012
DA Martin & Judge Steinberg give Michael Randolph's killer an eventual FREE PASS
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Exposed: DA Jim Martin's secret bail hearing for Michael Randolph's killer
Q. The Andrew Gesslein blind spot Miscellaneous Docket that was created on June 15, 2012 states that it's for "Magisterial District Judge Matters." Then how come the secret bail hearing's presiding Judge Robert L. Steinberg is a judge of the (higher court) Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas?
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Eyewitness to Michael Randolph killing says DA Jim Martin's local media accounts are false
Thomas Hawkins lives in Idaho and works for the U.S. Forest Service. When we spoke by cell phone on Tuesday June 12 at 6:07 pm EST, T-Tom Hawkins was fighting a forest fire in 98 degree temperature in Arizona.
The Express-Times > "Gesslein told police Randolph made repeated threats to kill him, saying: "I'll kill you," "We should (expletive) you up" and "If you don't let me in, we're going to fight." Note: There's no mention of "2 witnesses" corroborating Andrew Gesslein's story about 'threats to kill' in The Express-Times's account as was declared in The Morning Call's account.
The Morning Call > "Another witness told police Gesslein fired as the three men [one of which was Michael Randolph] were running toward the door."
"Club President Robert E. Smith Jr. has said Gesslein had a run-in with Randolph weeks before the killing, but Martin said investigators found no evidence to prove that claim."
Note: DA Jim Martin should try asking Andrew "Gospel" Gesslein about the claim ... because ... according to Bob Smith, it was Andrew Gesslein himself who told Bob Smith about his prior run-in w/ Michael Randolph.
When I theorized to Bob Smith that DA Jim Martin likely wanted to cover up the prior run-in because it could explain Gesslein's being inexplicably armed that night ... and might also indicate possible pre-meditation ... Bob Smith didn't seem perplexed anymore.
As this blog post clearly demonstrates, the "threats to kill" is total bullshit. So is the "forcing their way in." No witnesses (except confessed killer Andrew Gesslein) saw Michael Randolph "reach for his waist area" which is what every law enforcement person who wrongly shoots somebody claims afterwards. Michael Randolph was unarmed. And the "back door" at the North End Republican Club is actually the main entrance to its after-hours club that everyone uses.


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Objectives: To evaluate the preferences and self-reported practices of pediatric acute care physicians with respect to sodium bicarbonate administration to infants and children in shock or cardiac arrest.
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Measurements and Main Results: Survey items were evaluated based on Yes/No responses, frequency responses, and Likert scales. Overall response rate was 53% (151/284) with 49.0% (74/151) citing pediatric critical care as their primary practice. 82.0% of respondents (123/150) indicated they would administer sodium bicarbonate as part of ongoing resuscitation for septic shock, whereas 58.3% (88/151) would administer sodium bicarbonate in a cardiac arrest scenario (p = 0.004). 47.3% (71/150) selected a pH threshold at or below which they would administer sodium bicarbonate (mean, 6.94 ± 0.013; median, 7.00; range, 6.50–7.20; interquartile range, 6.90–7.00), whereas 20.5% (31/151) selected a base excess threshold (mean, –15.62 ± 0.78; median, –16; range, –20 to –4; interquartile range, –20 to –14). Both pH and duration of resuscitation were strongly associated with the decision to administer sodium bicarbonate (p < 0.0001). Respondents' perceptions regarding a colleague's likelihood of administering sodium bicarbonate to the same patient under the same circumstances reflect an acknowledgment of disparate practices with respect to sodium bicarbonate use. 53.0% (79/149) felt current American Heart Association guidelines help them in deciding whether to administer sodium bicarbonate to critically ill patients, and 84% would support a randomized trial.
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Choose a space that works well for your situation, with the most important factors in most cases being: Ease of access, early morning sun, and for the urban and suburban beekeeper, concealment/protection from neighbors. You'll want plenty of room to get behind the hive to inspect the colony, or peer in the window if you are using a horizontal top bar hive.
The idealistic beekeeper's checklist includes the following "requirements": Southeastern exposure, early morning sun, afternoon shade, wind barrier, dry, flat ground, close to a water source, easy access and concealment from neighbors. However, many beekeepers don't have a place that meets all of these requirements - never fear, honey bees are incredibly adaptable creatures. We've encountered numerous feral colonies in locations that don't meet ANY of these requirements and they were thriving.
If you are in a neighborhood that may not share your passion for beekeeping, we recommend placing the hive in a fenced area. To prevent the bees from using your neighbor's yard as a freeway, you may want to face the entrance of the hive toward a tall object such as a fence, hedge or the wall of your house. This will force the bees to adjust their trajectory and fly upward and high above your neighbor's houses.
Lastly, you will want a space that is close to a water source (preferably not your neighbor's pool). Bees are highly efficient insects - they aren't going to fly 50 yards to your bird bath if your neighbor's pool is 5 yards away - much to the frustration of your neighbor. Be sure to place a water source with gently sloping sides within 50-100 feet of your hives so that they can access the water for cooling and/or mixing with pollen to create bee bread.
While there are many "requirements" on the traditional "hive placement checklist," I think one of the most important factors to consider is ease of access for you, the beekeeper. The bees are adaptable, and can overcome just about any inconvenience you throw their way. If the location makes it difficult for you to enjoy the hive, and especially if it makes it difficult for you to work in the hive, this is a major issue. You will want a location that is free of obstructions on the backside of the hive (the side with the window), with at least 2-3 feet of space so that you can stand and squat comfortably. I assure you that you will spend more time than you know knelt down with friends and family while eagerly looking through the window to see the progress your bees are making. Try and provide enough space for at least 2-3 people to fit comfortably while looking through the window.
Horizontal top bar hives are foundationless, and the bees build their comb perpendicular to the ground. If your hive is on a slope, the comb will be equally sloped. Make sure you either place the hive on level ground, or place garden tiles, rocks or scrap wood under the legs to make it as level as possible. This also makes it easier for you to access the hive without fumbling up and down a hill.
While this doesn't apply to extremely hot areas, it is generally agreed upon that hives are more successful with more sun than less. If you have to choose between early morning sun and afternoon sun, go with early morning sun, as this will get the hive active earlier in the day, and provide them with more time to gather resources.
If you live in an urban or suburban area and you feel there is potential danger to either the bees or people, be sure to place the hive in a relatively concealed area -- preferably one that is fenced off. Many beekeepers who live in the city like to point the entrance of the hive toward a fence or a hedge
Wind: Ideally the hive will be placed in a location that is protected from harsh winds billowing into the hive entrances during the winter. Due to the leg configuration and weight, our hives are very sturdy and we've had no issues with hives being toppled by high winds.
If you live in an arid region -- especially one where pools are prevalent -- this is consideration is more important. Bees need water to use within the hive, and they, being opportunists, will frequent the closest reliable water source, regardless of how inconvenient it is for you or your neighbors. If the closest water source is your neighbor's pool or bird bath, the bees will be more than willing to use them. If this matters to you, make sure you provide them with a shallow-sloped water source. Bird baths work very well!
Obviously if you plan to keep bees in your back yard you will have little control over the nectar and pollen sources available to your colony, but an important consideration nonetheless. We've had greater success with our colonies placed in urban and suburban areas, largely due to the abundance and variety of flower plants available in parks, gardens and yards. Rural areas, especially areas with heavy agriculture, generally have less forage available due to the use of mono crops, pesticides and fungicides.
The last, and maybe one of the most important factors, is whether it is legal to keep bees in your area. Many cities still outlaw beekeeping outright, or make the licensing process incredibly difficult for the beekeeper. Check your city, county and state laws prior to investing in a beehive and bees, and then make a decision accordingly. Keep in mind that a number of areas have antiquated laws explicitly banning the use of any hives but Langstroth or frame beehives.
While I don't know of anyone being accosted over such silly regulations, it's still something to keep in mind.


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Engaging Stewart comes home on a high note
INDIANAPOLIS -- What was the dead giveaway Tony Stewart had just about floated into his hometown race track, the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway?
Stewart spent more than 20 minutes -- maybe almost a half-hour -- surrounded by the media in an anteroom near the Brickyard's Sprint Cup garage.
Now, Stewart likes the media -- at least most of the time. But Stewart spending that much time, and speaking to them at that much length, is virtually unprecedented.
You wouldn't think that something seemingly as simple as another short-track win, which was exactly what Stewart scored on Wednesday evening, would mean that much. But Stewart's career-first World of Outlaws Sprint Car win, at Ohsweken Speedway in Ontario, Canada, was so much more.
And maybe his Stewart-Haas Racing teammate, fellow Indiana native Ryan Newman, put it in perfect perspective.
"I don't know if [Stewart] made it to Cloud 13, but he passed Cloud 9 about halfway into that race," Newman said with a chuckle, sitting barely 20 yards away from Stewart at his own media gathering. "I know he's wound up about it. Meant a lot to him. Something he's been working toward, getting that first Outlaw victory. He's been competitive in both 360 [cubic-inch engines] and 410 Sprint Cars throughout the season.
"I know it meant a lot for him to get that and ... that was something I know he's going to carry with him for a long time. I know how much different races like that -- the Copper World and Turkey Night -- open-wheel races he always wanted to win, meant to him. So I know this is right there with that."
But there's one fact that's overwhelmingly obvious. A third Brickyard 400 victory would totally turn Stewart inside-out, more because of what this track means to him than for the slightly longer-term impact it would have on his hopes to qualify for his seventh Chase.
"It's cool to be back here at Indy," said Stewart, who maintains a couple properties relatively close to Indianapolis. "Haven't got to go home, but at least we're close. I spend a lot of time here in Indianapolis. This is obviously a place that's special to us from the race standpoint and the facility.
"It's the kickoff of the Sprint Showdown, too, which is really cool. A driver and a fan has a chance to win $1 million [at Atlanta if they qualify by winning one of the races between now and then]. That's something that us drivers -- we never need too many incentives, we always want to race for the trophy, but to race for our foundation is something we want to strive for, too {a third million-dollar payoff goes to the charity of the winning driver's choice]. Pretty excited about it."
But on Friday, not as much as he was about the Outlaw win.
"He talks about it all the time," Newman said of his history of discussing the possibility of winning an Outlaws race with Stewart, who's a fellow USAC open-wheel champion. "I don't know if he told you this, but he left Daytona and drove the hauler all the way back to the shop in Columbus [Ind.] after the 500.
"He's a racer at heart. Obviously he's my teammate and my friend and a great businessman, but he's a racer first and foremost. If there's a race track to be at, to watch, to race -- he's there. That's the kind of teammate that I love and appreciate."
Newman could've been speaking for Stewart when he told what a win at Indy means -- especially to he and Stewart.
"It's the home state, that's the biggest part -- the history of the speedway," Newman said. "Gasoline Alley, the [yard of] bricks [at the start/finish line], all the greats that have raced in any form of motorsports at the apeedway; that, to me is the history and the reason that it's so important to me to win here."
For his part, Stewart was still soaking in the joy of his latest triumph, one of five Sprint Car races he'd run since the last Sprint Cup race, on July 17 at New Hampshire.
"It was awesome," Stewart said of Ohsweken. "It's not like I've done it eight or 10 years -- I still haven't done a lot of it; I don't know how many races in the World of Outlaws I've run. It's still a big deal to me, and people don't realize how important it is because they think that we've raced Indy cars and NASCAR -- winning a World of Outlaws race wouldn't mean too much.
"But it ranks right up there. To finally win one of those and run against the best Sprint Cars guys in the country -- Sammy Swindell, Jason Meyers, Steve Kinser. We just had a great night -- a perfect night. And to have your name in the record books with some of the greatest Sprint Car drivers of all time was something that's definitely high on my list of accomplishments, for sure."
Stewart gave a peek into the whirlwind life he leads, saying he'd won at Ohsweken on Wednesday night, worked as a team owner for his USAC open-wheel cars at Lucas Oil Raceway on Thursday night, then his media appearance "was the fifth of sixth things I have to do [Friday] morning before I ever get in a race car.
"I haven't had a chance to think about what's next on the list of lifetime racing achievements I might want to accomplish."
Take it to the bank, winning a third Brickyard 400 to go with the ones he's already pocketed in 2005 and '07, would be near the top of that list.
Finishing second behind Newman at New Hampshire was a positive check mark, but not the last one they need to make.
"We had an awesome weekend at Loudon, but it doesn't turn a whole season around in one weekend," Stewart reiterated what he'd said in New England two weeks ago. "Hopefully if we can have a good weekend here, maybe we can get that feeling we're onto something, building momentum.
"It was great to have the weekend that we had there and then have a weekend off to concentrate and get regrouped and get ready for what we're doing now. It was definitely big momentum for the organization."
Stewart and Newman were relatively consistent in Friday's two Cup practices, with Newman situated a little higher in the order in each. Things come into sharper focus Saturday, when a single 10 a.m. ET practice precedes qualifying at 2:10 p.m. local time.
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Ozone News:Big day in Castelldefels Spain
Summer has started in Spain with the wind and waves now in full effect. The sleepy village of Castelldefels was set alight by 25 knots and lumpy swell this weekend seeing all the local riders out making the best of it.
Patrick Blanc was in town and he was ripping the waves on his wave board and pulling huge freestyle tricks too on his Catalyst, proving it is the ultimate all round kite to have if you are into a bit of everything.
Riders were on the C4, Reo and Edge, fortunately the only kite in range that had to stay in the bag that day was the Zephyr, for once it was too windy.
Slava our Russian distributor even made an appearance to check out the Spanish scene, have a look at the photos and get your self in the mood for some epic riding this summer.
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Nationwide Bank Visa Buxx $50 Promotional Offer Code
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"There is a Nationwide Bank Buxx Card promotion for a $50 bonus using offer code 02010059 when you sign up for a new Buxx Card. When you sign up, the initial load has to be a minimum of $25 to get the $50 bonus automatically loaded on card. You load using a debit card or credit card. They charge $2 to load plus a potential $5 account set up fee so there's a $43 profit from this promotional offer. You don't have to be member of nationwide bank. I just signed up myself and it only took about 15 minutes. This is an easy way to get $43 so hurry and sign up while this offer lasts.
How to Claim This Offer:
Go to the Visa Buxx page and click Enroll
Sign up as a PARENT to claim the offer
Follow the steps to create an account
Once you finish making an account, click on the "Add New Teen" Tab
Use any information to "add a teen." You can just use your own social security number again to add a teen.
When you come to the box that asks your for a promo code, use the code: 02010059
Make an initial load of at least $25
Wait 5 to 7 business days for your Buxx card with a $50 bonus to arrive in the mail
Again, Visa Buxx Cards are offering a $50 bonus when you load a new card with at least $25 and use the promotional code 02010059 when adding a teen. The only minor setback is a $2 fee for loading a card and a potential $5 account set up fee, but otherwise this is a great, simple offer that's worth $43! It'll only take a few moments of your time so hurry and sign up today."
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Here's the link.... https://www.visaprepaid
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$10 Cash Advance fee using Citi card to fund Nationwide Bank Buxx Card
Question most asked with no answer, Anyone?
HOW DO YOU CANCEL, IS THERE A FEE? People want to zero it out and cancel it all. Please explain
Here is what the website say for canceling:
Either a parent or a teen can suspend the card at any time, for any reason. The Nationwide Bank Visa Buxx card cannot be used again until it is reactivated by the parent. This can be done by calling 1-866-213-3293.
You can close your teen's Nationwide Bank Visa Buxx card via the website or by calling 1-866-213-3293. Please keep in mind that once you have permanently closed your teen's Nationwide Bank Visa Buxx card, you cannot re-activate or re-open the card. Although your teen can no longer use the Nationwide Bank Visa Buxx card, the card will remain active for ten days so all pending transactions have posted, the available balance will be credited to your funding account. If your teen has a negative balance after all transactions have posted, your funding account will be charged the remaining balance. You will be notified via your email address five days prior to any debit or credit being applied to your funding account.
Yet I find nothing on the website in any which way to cancel, Let me know if you can and where/how. For now looks like you call the number
To close the account click on the close card in the left box at the bottom all remaining funds will be credited back to your original payment method
Setting up pin: The pin can only be created from the parent account. Also, you must first give the teenager cash privileges in order to create a pin. I found it on the left hand menu, Manage Teens, under cash access. Allow access, set limit, submit, then you will see set pin option.
$1.00 ATM fee at AllPoint machines. The TOS is deceptive in that it indicates no fees at all for the card when using AllPoint ATMs. This is not the case. You will be charged $1.00 by Nationwide for using the card at an AllPoint ATM, even when directly located using the AllPoint locater on the Nationwide website.
If you plan on removing the funds from the card using an ATM, you will want the total to be a multiple of $20 after your bonus AND surcharge. So an initial load of $31 is a good start if you plan on hitting an allpoint.
ATM LOCATOR [allpointnetwork.com]
REMEMBER to click "cash access" and allow yourself to get to the cash!
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Purpose of review: Air pollution has been increasingly associated with diverse adverse health outcomes, including airway diseases. Data suggest that gene–environment interactions are important in this context. However, evidence regarding causal effects of exposure and development of allergic conditions specifically remains immature. We review the developments of the past 18 months regarding air pollution, genetics and epigenetics, and allergy.
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Readers of this Blog know I will sometimes rant about the misleading framing of issues intended to activate values and lead to unsupported conclusions. Sometimes this is done intentionally, naively or inadvertently but it happens and citizens have to be aware of it.
We need to know the values and principles we apply individually and as a society to political and public policy issues. These are very important but get short shrift in the marketing model of modern political campaigns.
Props to Les Brost who gave me the heads up to a fascinating (and even funny if it were not so serious) example of just how this can work. Enjoy at first, because it is clever. I am still thinking about the implications of how this can happen and what it means.
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I am interested in progressive politics, citizen participation, real democracy and a full range of public policy issues from an Albertan and Canadian perspective.
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Maybe you should have asked the PC leadership candidate who you supported before condemning other camps for not disclosing their financial backers: http://www.edmontonsun.com/News/Alberta/2006/12/12/2753074-sun.htmlReplyDelete
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Basilica del Santismo Sacramento
This lovely cathedral provides a sense of sanctuary from bustling daily Buenos Aires life - look out for its intricate stained glass windows.
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The Pink House is the Argentinian presidential office. It has survived a military dictatorship and stands today as a symbol of Argentinian resilience.
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La Bombonera is home turf of Argentina's biggest football team, Boca Juniors. Check out the tour of the stadium!
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A jagged, geometric exterior and works from a wide array of Latin American artists make this a must-visit for all art fans stopping by in the city.
This hip, bohemian neighborhood has cobbled streets and old world flair, and is also home to a large Jewish population - enjoy Buenos Aires' immigrant heritage.
"Buenos aires" is Spanish for "fair winds," so this popular activity does the city justice. Blue skies and Atlantic waters - what more could you want?
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Argentina counts itself among the world's biggest wine producers. Get out of the city to some beautiful vineyards and sample it for yourself on home turf.
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This is the answer to Paris' Pere Lachaise cemetery - many of the city's most famous are buried here. It's also considered one of the most beautiful cemeteries on the planet.
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If you are a Catholic and an admirer of our pope, I clearly recommend the tour as it takes you to the places where he was born, lived, studied and worked, giving you a better understanding of the rationale behind his acts and thoughts. Our guide, Pablo was very good in explaining all his "regular citizen" activities and life.
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for a serious response, the actor above is called Bryan Cranston. He played the father on the show malcolm in the middle. In that episode he apparently made a microwave work without having to close it which, over some time because of radiation, can give you cancer. In the 2nd picture, its the same actor that plays walter white in the show breaking bad. In breaking bad, he has cancer. OP was making the connection between figuring out how to make the microwave without having to close it in one show and the cancer that his character got in a different show.
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The man in this post is Franklin Delano Roosevelt. the former prime minster of Russia from 1811-9002. He got dick cancer because a microwave ****** slapped the **** outta him for making it so it would work with the door being closed. 20 years later he got lung cancer because apparently you are a faggot. Weird.
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#188923 - 01/25/10 11:10 AM Re: "The Legos of language" [Re: PiedType]
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from whence poly = selling? I thought poly was "many"?_________________________
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from whence poly = selling? I thought poly was "many"?
Greek distinguishes between long and short vowels. Greek πωλη (pōlē) 'sale', πωλέω (pōleō) 'to exchange, sell' (link) and πολύς (polus) 'many' (link). The -y in the English words comes from the Greek -ια (-ia)._________________________
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#188925 - 01/25/10 11:48 AM Re: polypoly [Re: zmjezhd]
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Taking a que from a Boy Scout Merit Bagde, how about... THEOORIENTEERING... for finding or discovering the pathway to God? The compass being scripture.
#188927 - 01/25/10 12:11 PM Re: "The Legos of language" [Re: Faldage]
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Meanwhile I came up with theodactyl to describe the focal point of Michelangelo's Creation fo Adam.
Love this.
#188928 - 01/25/10 12:33 PM Re: polypoly [Re: zmjezhd]
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I was curious about what cognates for the Greek πωλη (pōlē) 'sale' existed in other Indo-European languages. Ther are a few: an older German word, feil, Old Norse falr 'venal, for sale', Russian полон (polon) 'captivity; booty', Lithuanian pelnas 'earnings', from PIE *pel- 'to sell; to earn'._________________________
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#188932 - 01/25/10 01:55 PM Re: "The Legos of language" [Re: PiedType]
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Wonderful topic! Here's something I've wondered about for years, help me out. A "lego" word for the process whereby reality/god/the cosmos/ whatever it is appears to answer questions in the exact vernacular in which they were posed. Kepler mentions this in his writings, but doesn't coin a word for it. He calls it something like "God speaks to us in the language we can understand."
Examples are why/how so many diverse "religions" (or inquiries) seem to "work" : voodoo, Shakerism, Shamanism,the I Ching, reading cowrie shells, Platonism, reading bird's entrails, etc., etc. Why/how so many cosmologies seem to be the only reasonable answer. And so on.
Can anyone come up with a word for what "God/Nature/Guidance/Whatever" is doing?
#188934 - 01/25/10 02:13 PM Re: "The Legos of language" [Re: lou63629]
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Keeping us guessing???_________________________
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#188938 - 01/25/10 03:37 PM Re: "The Legos of language" [Re: lou63629]
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Hagiography or hagiographics : the holy writings of nature / life.
#188940 - 01/25/10 04:19 PM Re: "The Legos of language" [Re: lou63629]
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How about theolatrigony? the origin of God worship?
#188944 - 01/25/10 08:05 PM Re: "The Legos of language" [Re: zmjezhd]
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okey doke. thanks.
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I recently received a review copy of the new book, "The Confederate Heartland: Military and Civilian Morale in the Western Confederacy." The author, Bradley R. Clampitt, is an assistant professor of history at East Central University in Oklahoma. Based on a cursory search of Amazon.com, this is Clampitt's first full length book. Published by one of my favorite university publishers, LSU Press, the book has a handsome cover and is as well made, as one would expect for a $40 book. It should be noted, this book covers the period of time from January 1864 through the time right after the cessation of hostilities.
Being a longtime student of Civil War in the Western Theater, I am always interested in learning more about the armies, soldiers, civilians and press coverage in the heartland. Having received this book prior to the Christmas, I looked forward to diving into it after the holidays. The wait was worthwhile. Clampitt has created a real gem in this book. His research is impeccable and he obviously spent a great deal of time uncovering the huge quantity of letters, diaries and newspaper accounts he references throughout the entire book. Like most scholars, the author retains the punctuation, misspellings and slang the writers used in their journals, diaries and letters. This makes the read quite enjoyable and I found myself chuckling, more than once, as I read the solders' accounts of life in camp.
I found Chapter 6, "November-December 1864: Sunset at Franklin," particularly interesting. This chapter covers the events in central Tennessee that culminated in the battles of Franklin and Nashville. Clampitt makes a great case for this two month period of time, and the Battle of Franklin in particular, as being the death knell of the Confederacy. More than any other battle, Franklin destroyed the Army of Tennessee and, for the most part, permanently removed the threat that army posed to U.S. generals George H. Thomas and William T. Sherman's forces. While the morale, confidence and support of the western Confederacy remained high throughout much of the war, the Franklin-Nashville Campaign caused a deterioration in support for the war effort in the heartland.
For any of my readers interested in learning more about the final eighteen months of the war in the Western Theater, I highly recommend this book. It is a quick paced read and is very enjoyable. Congratulations to Mr. Clampitt on a wonderful book.
Details about "The Confederate Heartland: Military and Civilian Morale in the Western Confederacy"
Written by: Bradley R. Clampitt
Hardcover: 256 pages
Publisher: LSU Press
Date of First Edition: December 12, 2011


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Hope And Change: Obama Disappointing Europe Over Climate Change?
If the article in Der Spiegel is any indication, the answer is "yes". Lead paragraph:
US President Barack Obama came to office promising hope and change. But on climate change, he has followed in the footsteps of his predecessor George W. Bush. Now, should the climate summit in Copenhagen fail, the blame will lie squarely with Obama.
What, he can't blame Bush? Surely he can find a way. I guarantee one thing – he will blame it on Republicans and then the Senate.
But the disappointment in Obama is not only palpable, it is obvious:
Barack Obama cast himself as a "citizen of the world" when he delivered his well-received campaign speech in Berlin in the summer of 2008. But the US president has now betrayed this claim. In his Berlin speech, he was dishonest with Europe. Since then, Obama has neglected the single most important issue for an American president who likes to imagine himself as a world citizen, namely his country's addiction to fossil fuels and the risks of unchecked climate change. Health care reform and other domestic issues were more important to him than global environmental threats. He was either unwilling or unable to convince skeptics in his own ranks and potential defectors from the ranks of the Republicans to support him, for example by promising alternative investments as a compensation for states with large coal reserves.
Obama's announcement at the APEC summit that it was no longer possible to secure a binding treaty in Copenhagen, is the result of his own negligence. China, India and other emerging economies have always spoken openly about the fact that the US, as the world's largest emitter of CO2, has to be proactive in commiting itself to targets agreed on by way of international negotiation. But that is not America's style. The US is quite happy to see itself as the leader of the Western world. But when it comes to climate change, America has once again failed miserably — for the umpteenth time.
To that I say, "thank goodness" for the umpteenth time. This is all a load of blarney and those who've looked at the science and considered the findings of scientific skeptics know that not only is the science far from settled, there's no "scientific consensus" in its validity.
That said, it's interesting to see how quickly Mr. "Citizen of the World" Obama gets thrown under the bus by Europe. Anyone who has observed Europe over the years would have anticipated this – perhaps not this quickly. But there was no "reset" with the rampant anti-Americanism that lives there. There was only a pause – mostly because they disliked George W Bush so much. But this particular article – among more and more I'm seeing lately – signals a return of the Europe we've all known and loved for so long – anti-American, disdainful of all things American and proud of it. Climate change is simply their latest excuse to take shots at the US and its leadership.
It'll be interesting to see how the administration reacts to this building criticism. My guess is, given how they've reacted here, it won't be pretty.
"Give 'Em An Inch …"
To me the UK has become the example of what can happen when you allow the state to begin to usurp liberties in the name of "safety" or "security". What may first be given over to the state usually becomes an ever expanding list of things the state then feels enabled to intrude upon. The old "camel's nose under the tent". The latest example from Britain:
Health and safety inspectors are to be given unprecedented access to family homes to ensure that parents are protecting their children from household accidents.
New guidance drawn up at the request of the Department of Health urges councils and other public sector bodies to "collect data" on properties where children are thought to be at "greatest risk of unintentional injury".
Council staff will then be tasked with overseeing the installation of safety devices in homes, including smoke alarms, stair gates, hot water temperature restrictors, oven guards and window and door locks.
The draft guidance by a committee at the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (Nice) has been criticised as intrusive and further evidence of the "creeping nanny state".
Ya think? Two things at work here – one of which we're all familiar, even in the US. This is what? It is "for the children". All manner of state intrusion is prefaced by claiming it is "for the children". Which brings us to the second thing – the assumption by the state that parents are too dumb and inept to properly care for their children. While this is true of some, certainly, the standard is applied to all. And we've certainly seen evidence that the state is so much better, haven't we?
So why does the state not only feel the necessity but right to intrude at such a level?
About 100,000 children are admitted to hospital each year for home injuries at a cost of £146m.
Oh, health care costs. And who controls the health care in the UK.
Why the state, of course. So of course it feels it has the right to intrude. When the state pays for health care, it assumes the "right" to tell you how to live your life and it also feels empowered to do what is necessary to make you do so in order to drive down costs, doesn't it?
Well, it does in the UK. And we're about to hand a similar power over to the state with this health care bill being considered. Our camel's nose under the tent moment, if you will. In terms of intrusion, it may not be quite as bad as the UK's – yet. But then they've had 60 years to get to this point.
Still Won't Say It
ABC News leads the report with this:
Major Nidal Malik Hasan's military superiors repeatedly ignored or rebuffed his efforts to open criminal prosecutions of soldiers he claimed had confessed to "war crimes" during psychiatric counseling, according to investigative reports circulated among federal law enforcement officials.
The report goes on to account for his last few hours and his activities, and the asserts:
Investigators believe Hasan's frustration over the failure of the Army to pursue what he regarded as criminal acts by U.S. soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan may have helped to trigger the shootings.
Really? So I wonder why he didn't go after the soldiers who had allegedly committed the war crimes versus a random lot at a processing center?
The report continues with some pretty damning evidence that not only were there a lot of red flags with this guy, but they seem to have been pretty darn obvious. That doesn't change the fact that other than some oblique references to his religion, ABC cannot seem to acknowledge that perhaps, at base, it was that which "may have helped trigger the shootings".


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June 21, 2008
What's For Dinner?
Alexis and Jamison love spaghetti and I'm utterly bored with that dish. I've been trying to put them off, but tonight I'm going to make some for them. I however am going to make some homemade spinach ravioli with mushrooms. I'm also baking a gluten free loaf of French bread.
What are you having?
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Italian sausage, cabbage, and potatoes all cooked in the same pot. The sausage flavors the cabbage and potatoes. It's another of those really easy, hearty, and good recipes. I love those types.
Posted by: Steph at June 21, 2008 4:51 PM
My dad would love that!
Posted by: Dianne at June 21, 2008 7:06 PM
It is past 5 pm and still over 100 degrees. I ordered Indian take-out. Shrimp for me, and chicken for my husband. My sister is a vegan and loves Indian food and I could see why, there are so many cool veggie choices. I don't know if I like okra or not, but I ordered it just to try it.
Posted by: Noelle Markus at June 21, 2008 8:21 PM
I finally made the zuppa Toscana (to use the Kale from this week). :)
Posted by: katherine at June 21, 2008 11:48 PM
I don't like to cook either when it's that warm!
I've only found one way in which I can eat kale. Otherwise I'm just not a fan! :o)
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This quaint city often receives a bad rap for its hordes of tourists and strips of kitsch souvenir stores, but while it's labeled as something of a tourist trap there are plenty of reasons why buying too much into the criticism and dismissing this Swiss destination is a big mistake.
The best thing this small city has going for it is its astounding natural beauty. Interlaken is squeezed into the modest gap between three of the Swiss Alps' most iconic mountains and two enormous alpine lakes. Visitors will feel the sensation of being in a tiny city gripped by nature on all sides.
The most viable way in is by trains which frequently depart from Zurich, Geneva, Basel or Bern. You'll want to make sure you catch a train that arrives during daylight hours because the journey there is a highlight in itself. Tracks are laid shallow inland from the lake, so passengers are treated to some breathtaking mountain views which serve as a tantalising appetiser for the rest of your visit.
For accommodation, don't pay through the nose for a five-star hotel when the best thing about Interlaken isn't found anywhere indoors. You can find charming B&B properties for around 70-80 Euro a night, but you'll want your guiding criteria to be the view. Anything with alfresco dining is also a must. A cooked breakfast is improved tenfold when you have a panoramic view of the Jungfrau mountain range as your backyard.
Interlaken is adored by adrenaline seekers who come every year to brave the area's uncompromising landscape. Though typically known as a popular ski destination, a visit in summer will yield some special seasonal nuances that can't be enjoyed during any other time. Meadows are in full bloom making for some beautiful hiking trails and melting glaciers from the surrounding mountains feed into the Thun and Brienz lakes, colouring them a brilliant aqua while also making for an exhilarating swim.
Activities range from the more placid nature hikes and paddle-boat lake tours to the more pulse-raising whitewater rafting and skydiving. Those estranged to extreme sports have every reason to step out of their comfort zone here as Interlaken provides some of the best conditions and environments to make these experiences truly special.
I personally recommend starting the day with an early blast down the mighty Lütschine rapids (your instructor may even let you jump out of the raft for a refreshing dip), then taking in the afternoon with a thrilling glide beside the majestic mountain ranges concluding with –if your pilot will oblige- a dizzying downward spiral towards the town centre where many of these glides land.
When you organise an itinerary for a Swiss visit, Geneva, Zurich or even Lucerne may immediately spring to mind, but you'll be doing yourself a disservice if you forget about Interlaken.
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Yuna Park, A Show of Hands
We are so saddened by the news that our friend and long-time W collaborator Yuna Park passed away over the weekend. The talented manicurist created memorable looks for countless W stories and top fashion shows, including Oscar de la Renta and L'Wren Scott, but it was her cheerful spirit that her friends most remember.
"Yuna was an incredibly positive and loving person," recalls long-time collaborator hairstylist Orlando Pita. "Besides being a talent, she was an amazing mom and wife. I had the pleasure of hosting her and her family for many weekends at our country home. I have many great memories, but I will miss her immensely. She was my true confidante."
"She was one of the most inspiring, strongest women I've ever met," says makeup artist Gucci Westman. "So many people love her, she will leave behind an enormous gap. We are all saying prayers for her beautiful family."
"Yuna Park was an incredible talent and her creativity and artistry have made her one of the most memorable leaders in the fields of beauty and fashion," says hair stylist Aaron de Mey. "Yuna was fluent in three languages and was loved and admired by her peers, colleagues and friends. Yuna's kindness, poise, elegance, grace, and gentle spirit will be deeply missed. Yuna was an outstanding wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. Her body of work as a manucurist is legendary. Most of all my thoughts and prayers go out to Husband Teddy and all her family and friends at this very difficult time. I will miss you always Yuna, my dear sweet friend."
"She was a joy to work with, " says W fashion and style director Edward Enninful. "She was always a bright presence and the entire fashion community is in shock and mourning her loss."
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The WWE is almost ready to rumble.
In just four days, the company will kick off the new year with the 2012 Royal Rumble, the first official step on the road to WrestleMania.
What goes down in St. Louis on Sunday is going to have a huge effect on the WWE going forward, and to be honest, I'm not sure what will actually happen at the first PPV of the year.
There are plenty of intriguing matches that will take place, including the unpredictable 30-Man Royal Rumble, so we can't be 100 percent certain what's in store for us.
But I think we will indeed be shocked more than once by the time the pay-per-view concludes.
Here are 10 huge surprises we could see at the 2012 Royal Rumble.


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A tough trip down 84 for Coach Jackson's team at Shotwell Stadium.
Eagles with the ball in the first Marcel Porter takes the hand off and he puts the first points on the board, that's a 25 yard run for porter 7-0 Eagles.
Abilene High defense steps up on the next Coronado possession, Jake McMillon tips the backward pass Brandon Sealy picks it and scores for the Eagles, 14-0 Abilene High.
2nd quarter Evin Abbe throws it to Sam Berry in the middle Berry gets in the end zone, 21-0 Eagles.
Late in the half, Devonte Taylor takes the hand off on the jet sweep and scores. 28-0 Eagles at the break.
Abilene High with the shutout over Coronado, 49-0.
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