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"We enter, willing to die, into the commonwealth of its joy." -- Wendell Berry
Double Double Toil and Trouble… It is perhaps prepossessingly strange that on a planet with a surface approximately 70 percent covered by water, and possessing as we do, bodies that are also approximately 70 percent water, that we should be facing a water challenge at all. But we are. We must find a solution to the fact that by 2025 as much as two-thirds of the world's population could be living under water stress. We must find a solution to the fact that over 800 million people around the world lack access to an improved water source, and 2.5 billion people lack access to improved sanitation. And it might also be strange, that in a world too often marked by the witches' brew of ideological, and resource competitions that we are facing this Water Challenge by cooperating in the search for equitable, common sense, and innovative solutions. Make no mistake, we rise to this occasion collectively, not only because we can, but because we must. Societies certainly, and civilizations too, have too often fallen when their water resources -- representing as they do the core of both food security and economic prosperity -- were misused, or mismanaged, or overused, or disappeared as the natural systems which sustained them were degraded or destroyed or when, the climate changed.
Somewhere Under the Rainbow… Light slows when it enters water and some wavelengths of light slow more than others. The result is a visual spread of the frequencies we call a rainbow. The human mind can do the same thing when it encounters a problem. Each of us, based on our background, expertise, and experiences, tend to view just one or two strands of the full spectrum of a problem. But we must not do this with the Water Challenge. Its various aspects are all interrelated, and solving one, cannot be at the expense of the others. The spectrum of the Water Challenge then includes the following strands: Climate Change and Water, Water and Food, Water and Health, Water and Security, Water and Gender, Water and Governance, Water and Natural Resource Scarcity, Water and Natural System Services, and Water and Energy. Each of these is worthy of its own treatise. But our task must be to see this rainbow as a whole. It is a system of simultaneous equations in which the set of true solutions is that in which an improvement in one aspect, improves the situation for all. Whether it is a rainbow of hope or not will depend equally on the quality of our analyses, and the quality of our actions.
Walking on Water Might Not Be Enough, We May Need to Learn to Skip The physical properties of water are quite fortuitously, bizarre. Water for example, has unusually high surface tension. Water striders amongst other small insects try to avoid sinking into it. They accomplish this by having an entirely hydrophobic body with one exception -- the claws. The claws are hydrophilic and penetrate the water surface, allowing them to "get a grip" on the water surface. The brilliance of this adaptation is probably indicative of the level of innovation in science and technology which we will need to bring to the entangled challenges of water and climate change. The two are as intertwined as intertwined can be, for one of the primary effects of climate change is on the hydrological cycle. Moreover, because there is already so much momentum in the climate system and concomitantly in the hydrological cycle, climate and water-stress adaptation in the coming climatically chaotic decades and centuries will by no means be easy. There are, however, some guiding principles which will help us not just to survive but to flourish.
The Past is No Longer a Predictor To quote a famous paper: "Stationarity is Dead."* Stationarity is the concept that natural systems fluctuate and vary within an unchanging set of boundaries. Climate change means though that the past is no longer a reliable predictor of the future. As such, past patterns are no longer valid for understanding the global water system. Concretely speaking, this means that the data used to plan projects such as dams, flood control projects, diversion projects, etc., may no longer be reliable. To put this in some perspective, worldwide roughly 500 billion dollars is invested annually in these sorts of projects.
The Value of Everything Greatly Exceeds the Value of the Sum of Its Parts If the true value of natural system (ecosystem) services (estimated by some economists to be in the hundreds of trillions of dollars per year range**) is ignored, nobody really is making any money. Conversely, there are untold riches in valuing, sustaining, and restoring the systems that provide natural system services. The most important of these services provided is simply that they make it possible for us, and all other species, to survive on this planet. At present some 60 percent of the world's ecosystems are considered to be degraded or are being exploited in an unsustainable manner. These are not decorative deckchairs that can be tossed overboard at the first sign of seasickness, this is the ship itself and the life boats, too.
Standing in Front of the Great Bifurcation Between Hope and Despair: Is It Really Such a Difficult Choice? The Water Challenge, and all that it is interconnected with, presents us with a most splendid example of complexity. So what do we do? Give in to despair? Give in to gloom and doom, and decide the best that can be done at this point is to find a few locales that might prove safe for a while? Find a few wealthy countries or city-states with the foresight to have planned for water and climate change adaptation, and then, safe behind walls and armaments, wait out the coming storms? No, as evidenced by World Water Day, this is not what we have chosen to do.
We have instead decided to make a transition to a new global "Blue Economy" aligned with a new global "Green Economy" in which sustainable technologies have mitigated the causes of climate change, and in which, the true value of natural resources -- including especially water and the natural systems that preserve, protect, store, and purify it -- are valued for what they are: invaluable, essential, and essentially irreplaceable. In this blue/ green economy, growth will have an enhanced focus on resilience, and flexibility, as well as on safety and sustainability, and most importantly, on community building, in its fullest human sense. In this blue/ green economy, economics will no longer be the dismal science: it will instead finally be based on reality: not on abstractions which do not calculate the true cost of things, but rather consign mysteriously to the never-ever land of negative externalities whatever it wastes, degrades, or destroys. When we finally value the true value of what is most valuable, the sustainable web of ecosystems and the water coursing though it, which sustains us and all life, we will be able to lift our heads as a species and say: we've arrived, this is our planet, and we are home.
And that is why we celebrate World Water Day 2011. It is the right choice. It is the choice of innovation and hope. It is a choice that we can all participate in: governments and companies; NGOs and individuals; scientists and entrepreneurs; and educators and families. Human beings may sometimes disagree with each other, and we may even sometimes stumble and fall, but we do not give up easily. Water is one of our most precious common denominators, and because it brings us together, we will not only solve this challenge, we will find our way out of the myriad dangers that beset us and into a land that holds great promise for all: where laughter is as plentiful as water, and our best dreams have become real.
* "Stationarity Is Dead: Whither Water Management?" P. C. D. Milly, Julio Betancourt, Malin Falkenmark, Robert M. Hirsch, Zbigniew W. Kundzewicz, Dennis P. Lettenmaier, Ronald J. Stouffer
** "The value of the world's ecosystem services and natural capital" Robert Costanza, Ralph d'Arge, et al


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Far east side fests and parades
They're so far away that they seem like they're in another area code. Well, they are in another area code. Our neighbors to the far east continue to celebrate summer, presumably with no more green grass than we have in Monroe County.
On August 4, 5 & 6, the Farmington Carnival takes place in the Pumpkin Hook neighborhood, centered around Fire Station #1 near the intersection of routes 96 and 332.
There will be "Magic in the Air at the Wayne County Fair", August 8-13, at the Wayne County Fairgrounds, 250 W. Jackson St., Palmyra, NY 14522. Rides, baking competitions, a Ghost Town Gunfighters show and ever so much more.
On September 10 & 11, the 29th Annual Macedon Center Community Lumberjack Festival takes place at the Macedon Center Fireman's Field on Canandaigua Road (2481 Canandaigua Road, 14502). For more information, call 315-986-3732.


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Secretary of State John Kerry attended the United Nations General Assembly last week in New York, where he participated in nearly 60 meetings with heads of state, foreign ministers, and civil society leaders. Among the notable issues discussed were counterterrorism and climate change, which are critical to U.S. security interests. Secretary Kerry also met with his Iranian counterpart, Foreign Minister Javad Zarif, for the highest level face-to-face talks between the United States and Iran since the hostage crisis 33 years ago.
In the midst of his visit to New York, the Secretary took time to participate in an interview with Scott Pelley of "60 Minutes," which aired Sunday on CBS. If you haven't had a chance to watch the interview, I encourage you to do so. You can find it here on CBS's website.
Here's what I took away from the Secretary's interview: Iran needs to take clear and convincing steps to live up to the international community's requirements regarding peaceful nuclear programs. The United States will not lift sanctions on Iran until it is clear that a verifiable, accountable, transparent process is in place. Secretary Kerry emphasized that no deal is better than a bad deal. And he reminded viewers that President Obama has made it clear: Iran will not have a nuclear weapon. We want to solve the problem peacefully. We are grateful to President Rouhani and to Iran's supreme leader for their stated desire to seek a negotiated settlement. By far, diplomacy is the preferred way to proceed. If we can verify that Iran's nuclear program is a peaceful one, our relationship with Iran and its people can change dramatically for the better -- and it can change quickly.
As an American citizen, I'm encouraged to hear about progress in our relationship with Iran. As a former journalist and now the Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs, I'm heartened to see the Secretary making media and public engagements, such as his "60 Minutes" interview, a priority. As Secretary Kerry has said, there is no longer anything foreign about foreign policy –- and that's why it's more important than ever before to communicate timely and accurate information about U.S. diplomacy to the American public. I am as committed as the Secretary is to making sure we engage domestic and international media and the American public. And I want to begin by hearing from you –- tell me what issues matter most to you. What are the topics you want to discuss?
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BMI remains dedicated to educating the creative community through its popular Songwriters' Workshop Series in Nashville, under the continued tutelage of hit songwriter and best-selling author Jason Blume. This month's topic is "How to Write Great Lyrics" (Song Critique).
Registration is conducted online. Online registration opens after the previous month's workshop, at which time you can register on this page. 50 participants will be admitted online on a first-come, first-served basis, until all 50 seats are filled.
*If online registration is full, you can sign up on the waiting list the day of the workshop at 9am in the BMI lobby.
*All participants MUST check in by 12:20pm or your spot will be given away to those on the waiting list.
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Lawsuit develops from parade mishap in Sleepy Eye
SLEEPY EYE – The Girl Scouts of Minnesota and two Sleepy Eye college students were named defendants in a civil lawsuit filed in Brown County District Court late last year by a Sleepy Eye resident.
Tracy Bertrand, the parent of Brianna Bertrand, is the plaintiff in a lawsuit seeking more than $50,000 plus her costs and disbursements, pre-judgement and statutory interest and other relief against the Girl Scouts of Minnesota, Bridget Mathiowetz and Cassie Cselovszki, according to a complaint filed Dec. 27, 2012, by Gerald L. Maschka of Maschka, Riedy & Ries of Mankato.
Brianna Bertrand was a member of the Sleepy Eye swim team coached by Mathiowetz and Cselovszki. Bertrand was riding on the team float when she was injured during the 2011 Sleepy Eye Buttered Corn Days Grand Parade, according to the complaint.
The lawsuit claims negligent training and instruction of the Girl Scouts of Minnesota to instruct, supervise and train the girls swim team for the parade. As a direct result, Brianna Bertrand was injured and has experienced pain, suffering, disfigurement, emotional distress and medical expense into the indefinite future, according to the complaint.
The lawsuit claims the Girl Scouts of Minnesota is vicariously liable for negligence of case defendants, according to the complaint.
Maschka said Bertrand did not suffer broken legs in the mishap but has "severe scaring" on her legs.
The Answer to the Complaint filed Jan. 8, 2013 by St. Paul attorney Terri L. Hommerding of John G. Ness & Associates for the defendant Girl Scouts of Minnesota, denied each and very allegation and denies defendants were guilty of any carelessness, negligence or other improper conduct.
The Answer to the Complaint alleged any injuries or damages sustained by the Plaintiff were due to, caused by, and solely the result of:
Their own carelessness, negligence, or other improper conduct the result of risks voluntarily and knowingly assumed.
An unavoidable accident or of conduct on the part of third persons over whom the defendant had no control and for those whose conduct defendant is not responsible or liable.
Alleges that even if defendant were guilty of negligence, which is specifically denied, such conduct did not cause any harm to plaintiff.
That plaintiff's damages were the result of conduct of other persons which intervened between any conduct of defendant and plaintiff's injuries and superseded it.
Alleged that plaintiff is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of damage claims, and therefore, denies plaintiff's allegations.
Alleges that plaintiff fails to state a claim upon which relief can be granted.
Defendant Girl Scouts actions or inactions were not the proximate cause of plaintiff's injuries or damages.
Plaintiff's claims are barred or reduced by the extent of any insurance proceeds or other collateral sources that contributed to cover or respond to damages claimed.
Defendant affirmatively alleges defendants Mathiowetz and Cselovszki were not employees or agents of defendant Girl Scouts nor where they authorized to act on their behalf.
Hommerding asked the plaintiff's pretended cause of action be dismissed and judgement be awarded in their favor, along with costs and disbursements, according to court documents.
Hommerding requesting a jury trial be held this summer. She added that the Girl Scouts don't agree with other case legal counsel that Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mediation is appropriate for the case.
No case hearing dates have been set.
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BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (July 11, 2008) – The U.S. Men's National Team held off a scrappy team from Spain to win its eighth 2008 FIVB World League pool play match, 25-19, 25-23, 27-25, on Friday before 4,610 fans at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum.
The victory improves the United States' World League record to 8-1 and increases its lead in Pool C. Spain falls to 3-6 in third place. The two teams will play again at 7 p.m. on Saturday at U.S. Cellular Coliseum.
Reid Priddy (Richmond, Va.) of the United States led all scorers with 15 points on 10 kills, three blocks and two aces. Clay Stanley (Honolulu, Hawai'i) added 13 points on nine kills, three blocks and one ace.
Manuel Sevillano led Spain with 13 points on 10 kills, two aces and one block.
The match turned in the second set, when Spain took a 12-6 lead; but the U.S. Men slowly but steadily caught up. The United States finally rallied from a 21-23 deficit to the 25-23 set victory.
"We did not play our best volleyball," said U.S. Team Captain Tom Hoff (Park Ridge, Ill.). "The best thing about this match is we played well when it counted. That's the positive thing we can take away from this."
Among the other U.S. players, David Lee (Alpine, Calif.) scored nine points on six kills and three blocks; Lloy Ball (Woodburn, Ind.) scored five points on two kills, two aces and one block and Riley Salmon (League City, Texas) scored five points on four kills and one ace.
Ryan Millar (Palmdale, Calif.) added four points on three kills and one block. Sean Rooney (Wheaton, Ill.), who only played in part of the third set in place of Salmon, scored four points on three kills and one ace. Gabe Gardner (San Clemente, Calif.) scored three points in the first set before having to come out of the match due to an injury, which is not thought to be serious. Stanley replaced him at opposite.
U.S. libero Rich Lambourne (Tustin, Calif.) was credited with eight "excellent" receptions on 17 attempts. Priddy was credited with 15 "excellent" receptions on 28 attempts.
Team USA out-blocked Spain 11-6 and converted 56 percent of its hitting attempts into points as opposed to 46 percent for Spain. The U.S. Men also tallied seven aces as opposed to four for Spain.
U.S. Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon (Christchurch, New Zealand) started Priddy and Salmon at outside hitter, Millar and Lee at middle blocker, Ball at setter, Gardner at opposite and Lambourne at libero.
Stanley replaced Gardner in the first set and started the next two sets. Hoff and Rooney also played as substitutes.
The United States got off to a fast start in the first set, taking a 6-1 lead behind the serving of Millar. Spain scored two points behind the serving of Iban Perez, including an ace, but Team USA took an 8-4 lead into the first technical timeout and extended it to 16-10 at the second. Trailing 10-17, Spain scored four points behind the serving of Guillermo Hernan, including a block and a kill. McCutcheon called a timeout and Stanley ended the rally with a booming kill. Team USA went on to the 25-19 set win. The United States out-blocked Spain 6-2 in the set and out-hit the Spaniards 12-10.
Spain took the lead in the second set as its net play heated up and the U.S. blocking cooled off. With his team trailing 3-7, McCutcheon called a timeout, but Spain responded with a block to reach the technical timeout. Leading 9-6, Spain went on a 3-0 run behind the serving of Hernan to increase the lead to 12-6. The U.S. responded with three points behind Salmon to keep things close. With Spain leading 23-21, a kill by Stanley set off a U.S. comeback run. Ball got the serve and responded with an ace to tie the score at 23-23. A block and then a kill by Lee completed the U.S. rally with a 25-23 victory.
The third set was a battle back and forth. Spain held a slim 8-7 lead at the first technical timeout and Team USA leading 16-15 at the second. Spain held the first match point at 25-24, but a kill from Stanley held it off. Millar's block gave the U.S. its first match point and a kill by Rooney gave the United States the match victory.
WORLD LEAGUE TICKETS: Tickets for the final FIVB World League match in Bloomington, Ill., (July 12 vs. Spain) are still available. To purchase tickets, go to http://www.uscellularcoliseum.com/.
View the U.S. Men's World League Media Guide at www.usavolleyball.org/media/national/08WL_MNTMediaGuide.pdf.
View the Bloomington Event Media Guide at www.usavolleyball.org/media/national/08WL_mediakit3.pdf.
The U.S. World League site is www.usavolleyball.org/national/08WL.asp.
The FIVB World League site is www.fivb.org/EN/Volleyball/Competitions/WorldLeague/2008.
2008 FIVB World League
U.S. Men's Roster
1 Lloy Ball (S, 6-8, Woodburn, Ind., Indiana-Purdue, Fort Wayne)
2 Sean Rooney (OH, 6-9, Wheaton, Ill., Pepperdine)
4 David Lee (MB, 6-8, Alpine, Calif., Long Beach State)
5 Rich Lambourne (L, 6-3, Tustin, Calif., BYU)
8 Reid Priddy (OH, 6-5, Richmond, Va., Loyola Marymount)
9 Ryan Millar (MB, 6-8, Palmdale, Calif., BYU)
10 Riley Salmon (OH, 6-6, League City, Texas, Pierce College)
12 C Tom Hoff (MB, 6-8, Park Ridge, Ill., Long Beach State)
13 Clay Stanley (OPP, 6-9, Honolulu, Hawai'i, Hawai'i)
14 Kevin Hansen (S, 6-5, Newport Beach, Calif., Stanford)
15 Gabe Gardner (OPP, 6-9, San Clemente, Calif., Stanford)
18 Scott Touzinsky (OH, 6-6, St. Louis, Mo., Long Beach State)
Head Coach: Hugh McCutcheon
Team Manager: Bob Gambardella
Assistant Coach: Ron Larsen
Assistant Coach: John Speraw
Team Doctor: Jonathan Reeser
Technical Coordinator: Jamie Morrison
Athletic Trainer: Aaron Brock
FIVB 2008 World League Standings as of July 11 (click on link to view team profile):
Pool A
Brazil 6-2
France 6-2
Serbia 4-5
Venezuela 1-8
Pool B
Russia 8-1
Italy 6-3
Cuba 3-5
Korea 0-8
Pool C
Bulgaria 5-3
Spain 3-6
Finland 1-7
Pool D
Poland 6-3
China 5-4
Japan 4-5
Egypt 3-6
U.S. World League Schedule and Results
Date: June 13-14
Opponent: Finland
Location: Helsinki, Finland (LänsiAuto Arena)
June 13: USA def. Finland, 3-1 (25-18, 25-19, 23-25, 25-20)
June 14: USA def. Finland, 3-0 (25-20, 25-19, 25-16)
Date: June 20-21
Opponent: Bulgaria
Location: Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates, Ill.
June 20: USA def. Bulgaria, 3-0 (25-23, 25-16, 25-16)
June 21: Bulgaria def. USA, 3-2 (12-25, 25-16, 25-20, 12-25, 15-13)
Date: June 27-28
Opponent: Finland
Location: Resch Center in Green Bay, Wis.
June 27: USA def. Finland, 3-1 (25-20, 21-25, 25-17, 25-20)
June 28: USA def. Finland, 3-1 (25-17, 22-25, 25-18, 25-18)
Date: July 4 and 6
Opponent: Spain
Location: Madrid, Spain
July 4: USA def. Spain, 3-2 (25-23, 25-22, 29-31, 20-25, 18-16)
July 6: USA def. Spain, 3-0 (25-19, 25-19, 25-23)
Date: July 11-12 (7 p.m. local both nights)
Opponent: Spain
Location: U.S. Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington, Ill.
July 11: USA def. Spain, 3-0 (25-19, 25-23, 27-25)
Date: July 18-19
Opponent: Bulgaria
Location: Varna, Bulgaria
Date: July 23-27
Event: World League Final (must qualify)
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil


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As part of our home staging services, we often times have to do a bit of landscaping to improve the curb appeal. However, home owners may want to hire a landscaping contractor who can design a landscape that will bring the most dollars for their investment.
Additionally, we like to see a well manicured yard, with a well designed landscape that has some water features, possibly a patio or deck, and of course who wouldn't want an outdoor fireplace. Well regardless if you are planning on hiring a landscaper for your home staging or just want to redo your landscaping, there are somethings you should ask any prospective landscaper.
The Following is a guest post by ProMark Landscaping, which we have never used, but by looking at their site, we sure would not mind having them make a patio for our backyard.
10 Questions to Ask Your Landscaper
If you are thinking about landscaping your property, there are certain questions you need to ask your landscaper before you start the project or make any commitments. It is important that you work with a reputable company, who not only understands what you want, but who will get the job done right.
The following are 10 questions you will want to be sure to ask your landscaper before the start of your landscaping project.
- Do you give free estimates? Most do, so you'll definitely want to take advantage of, so always ask.
- How long have you been in business? Find out if the company you are considering is new to the business or if they have been around for years and have a well-established positive reputation.
- How many people do you employ and do you use subcontractors? You need to know exactly who will be working on your project and why.
- Are you insured? Do not do business with a landscaper who is not properly or fully insured. This includes making sure the company has Workers Compensation Insurance. Without this insurance, this puts you at risk of being liable should an employee hurt themselves on your property on the job. Insurance helps to protect you from lawsuits.
- What expertise do you and/or your staff have and are you certified? It is important to know what expertise a landscaper has. This doesn't only include knowing what their particular talents might be, but also if they are certified in these areas. Certification means that they have proof of the experience and knowledge they claim to have. Certifications could include: arborist certifications, material systems certification( EP Henry Authorized), and/or Retaining Wall Design certifications, etc).
- Have you ever done a landscaping project like this before? What are your specialties? Ask to see pictures of previous projects that were similar to yours, as well as ask for referrals from these past clients. Ask to see pictures of completed jobs.
- Do you have all of the equipment that is needed to complete the task? All of the equipment required should be provided by the company.
- What kind of products/materials do you use? You'll want to make sure that the products they use are high quality, will work well within your space, will not be harmful to the environment and they are certified to use the products(ie EP Henry Authorized Hardscaping Contractor).
- What should you anticipate during the landscaping process? You'll want to know what the project schedule looks like. This could include how many workers should be on your property at a time, who they are, how many hours they will work in a day, how many days it will take, etc. This will help you anticipate how long the project will take and limit the number of surprises that pop up along the way.
- Can you provide me with a realistic estimate of how much my landscaping will cost? Find out what is covered in the cost, i.e. materials, labor, time, etc. Know what is expected and sign a contract. Do not rely on assumptions and a handshake.
Well those are the ten questions that ProMark recommends you ask when hiring a landscaper.
From the perspective of a home owner and a professional home stager, I know a landscaped yard adds a tremendous amount of value to the investment known as your home.


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Editor's Note (05may2013): The video below has been pulled from YouTube and Vimeo due to copyright infringement claims by the David Foster Wallace Literary Trust. We leave it here with the hopes that the two parties can resolve the dispute because it was a beautiful film. Nevertheless, I encourage you to listen to the audio of DFW's entire speech, which is embedded at the end of this post. Thankfully, this is still online.
"The real value of a real education has almost nothing to do with knowledge, and everything to do with simple awareness; awareness of what is so real and essential, so hidden in plain sight all around us, all the time, that we have to keep reminding ourselves over and over: 'This is water. This is water.'"
The late David Foster Wallace gave what is quickly coming to be an iconic commencement address to the 2005 graduating class of Kenyon College. And this video creatively illustrates the second half of that commencement speech, touching on concepts of living a good life, on compassion and empathy and kindness, and, yes, on utilizing one's education by being present to the world around us.
In many ways, David Foster Wallace's words about "the mystical oneness of all things" and being aware of the back stories of the lives of the people we encounter every day reminds me of this video from the Cleveland Clinic. Although the author never made it to his fiftieth birthday, he offers some guiding wisdom on how to navigate the banalities of living and
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Skip to comments."If Jesus Returns, Kill Him Again" says NDP Supporting Atheist Campaigner
Posted on 12/13/2005 10:35:48 PM PST by nickcarraway
BURNABY, December 13, 2005 (LifeSiteNews.com) - A British Columbia man, David Bedford, has undertaken a personal campaign against the presence Christianity in public life in general and the Conservative Party of Canada in particular, claiming that a vote for Stephen Harper's Conservatives is a vote for "religious extremism."
Claiming to be an NDP supporter, Bedford irritated police across Canada last week by setting up websites with names similar to those of local police units that automatically redirect visitors to the NDP campaign website.
The CBC reported that the look-alike sites, such as http://www.reginapolice.ca, http://www.saskatoonpolice.ca, and http://www.edmontonpolice.ca, are now re-routed to Bedford's own anti-Harper site, where he calls himself "Darwin" Bedford and claims to be the "atheist messiah," and a "Spiritual Reality Therapist."
Sgt. Kelly Dennison of the Winnipeg Police Service told the CBC, "Anybody looking for the Winnipeg police service would think we're endorsing the NDP." "Obviously, that's not the case," he said. A spokesman for the Regina police said an enquiry is likely but police did not specify if Bedford's anti-Christian campaign would be investigated under the hate crimes statutes.
Bedford's single-page site warns, "If you vote for Stephen Harper and the Conservatives you would be voting for religious extremists with a hidden agenda."
NDP spokesman Ian Capstick at first told the CBC that Bedford was an NDP supporter who was trying to help the party's chances in the federal election. Capstick told the CBC that the party did not have the power to make Bedford stop, but had not asked him to halt, either.
Bedford's anti-Harper site includes a link to Atheists.net where he includes his own agenda of "dereligionization" of the world. That page links to another of Bedford's sites called, UndoJesus.org that includes a point-form list of goals including "opposing Christian influence and control within social context."
After communicating with police, the NDP is now distancing itself from Bedford's anti-Christian campaign. Capstick told LifeSiteNews.com that although the party has no power to stop his campaign, they have asked him not to link to the NDP website.
"Mr. Bedford is not officially associated with the NDP in any way shape or form. He directed his website to ours. He was asked two days ago, due to the tone and content of some of the police comments that he re-direct those sites," Capstick said.
When pressed, Capstick said that he himself had asked Bedford to re-direct the sites. "We asked him to point his website to either elections.ca or a charity of his choice," he told LifeSiteNews.com.
See Bedford's anti-Harper website: http://www.domainbaron.com/Stephen_Harper_warning.html
Okay, the site doesn't have any ads. There is no harm in clicking it (except to whatever harm may come to your eyes and brain).
One day when it is too late he will discover just how wrong he is.
Looks like some of our friends to the north have taken lessons from Howard Dean.
He opposes Christianity for appeasement purposes. And he doesn't seem to have a problem with radical Islam. What a guy.
Holy Cripes - Did you see that red "Wanted" poster.
Beyond dscription. This guy claims to be a therapist - of what - cure you from your sanity?
Oh goodness. This guy whacked. I hope this doesn't represent the views of real Canadians
Um... they tried that once and it didnt work out like they planned.....
After a quick view of this sight... this guy is really a hateful sicko.
But if he were to return, wouldn't that prove his divinity?
How could a self respecting Athiest belive it could be possible for Jesus to return?
Prayers for Mr. Bedford. With all that hate dwelling in him, he must be a pretty sad and miserable person.
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Doesnt Canada have hate laws making hate speech against certain groups a crime? I guess that the Canada hate laws dont apply to Christians and conservatives.
What a surprise. </sarcasm>
Wow! And lookie at the flag behind old Mr Darwin.
Good catch.....
Yep, it's the Palestinian crowd.
He obviously doesn't understand the stupidity of his statement that's for certain. One day too his knees shall bow and tounge confess Christ is Lord.
If you look very closely, you can see the horns underneath his hair...
Therapists actualy have agendas against religion. Their office is used for profiling and cleansing of society of "certain thoughts". Like abortion, bedroom genocide is not new. Marital counselling is used to make one party discipline the other's "addiction" to "internet"/religion. Cops are also called and people thrown in jail, this is no joke.
Christ came to save from an already condemned world to hell.
This is a call for cleansing "heaven's ethny", basicaly, brothers adnd sisters in Christ. The outrageousness of his statement meant to induce guilt feelings in Christian association is proof of the convicting Holy Spirit if it works.
As for killing Christ again, funny that he pushes others to do it, like some certain people pushing the Romans. This is the social agenda meant to not pay for the consequences of your wishes, pushing others and not yourself for what one "believes". Truth matters not if one fears living by it, for then it is not true to truth.
The modern left's two most sacred platforms, hatred of Christianity and Israel.
When Jesus returns he will be invincible,this guy needs to get a grip.
He's a Satanist-Communist.
When Jesus returns after the Tribulation period, in Revelation 19:15 "From His mouth comes a sharp sword, so that with it He may strike down the nations". In other words, when Jesus says "drop dead" to His enemies when He comes back, any of His enemies will already be dead meat.
And you still think you can kill Him again, Mr Bedford? Haven't you read the Bible that says it is all prophesised that this will certainly happen when Jesus comes again - the world wants to kill Him again but Jesus kills the world with sword coming out of His mouth?
"Oh goodness. This guy whacked. I hope this doesn't represent the views of real Canadians"
And certainly not the Premier who is a methodist minister.
"And certainly not the Premier who is a methodist minister."
Given that he is a Methodist minister in Canada, what chance is that he believes "God is dead" a la John Spong?
I interviewed Premier Lorne Calvert for a business magazine and I can assure you he does't believe God is dead.
This dufus is well aware that there is a God and that there is a Jesus, and chooses to HATE and REJECT them, and spread his vile message, hoping to have others submit to his view. In other words, he's jealous of the higher power that he can't control.
Most of the militant "atheists" that are out there fall into this bucket. They're not "non-believers"--They are hate-filled, jealous servants of evil, trying to convince themselves that there is no God so they don't have to be accountable for their actions on Earth. And because Christians confront them with this reality, the only way to prevent this confrontation is to stamp out any possibility that the truth of the Christian message be shown to them, so they don't have to answer their own conscience.
I think I can safely say that no-one that I know, include the Liberal party kool-aid drinkers, would consider this guy as anything other than a nut-job and a crank.
It's guys like this that give atheists a bad name. Most of us are happy enough just to live and let live.
What's sad is that there is nothing that any Christian is doing that in any way is impacting his life negatively. It would appear he has an extreme case of "oppositional-defiant disorder" (a neurological mental illness that causes people to derive pleasure from bizarre compulsive and irrational adversarial behavior). A lot of aggressive atheists actually have this disorder. If he keeps attacking Christians, something bad will eventually happen to him.
From the photo, he does look demented and deranged. Pathetic.
"that hate dwelling in him"
Sadly something else may be dwelling in him. What a hateful, twisted person.
A dead man walking, if I've ever seen one.
"What's his FR screen name?"
Got an ice cold one for ya.
...OR fervent wish to have the crap beat out of him at the least.
Jesus came one time in the human form...next time it'll be a totally different ball game. He can't be killed again. LOL...what a loon...ignorance is the only word for him.
He shall destroy all those who obey not the gospel of God with the brightness of His coming.
So in a sense, this guy is pleasing to God. He has taken his stand and testifies to his position, quite specifically on the subject of the Son of God. This guy has forfeited his gift and is ready to accept the consequences. I wish that more of us would clearly take a stand for which side we will be on when the game is called.
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by John MacArthur
Last time, we saw that women are not to be in authority over men but are to "remain quiet" (1 Timothy 2:12). Obviously, that doesn't mean a woman must never speak at all. Women are a vital part—a vital half—of the church. It would be a terrible loss to exclude them from church life. So what kind of involvement is acceptable?
An important aspect of church life is hearing the Word taught. In 1 Corinthians 14:35, Paul ensures that women have every opportunity to understand Scripture as well as men: "If they desire to learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home."
That command indicates certain women were disrupting the church service by asking questions. If they desired to learn, disrupting the church service was not the way to do it. The acceptable outlet for questions and lengthy discussion was to be at home with their husbands.
As a side note, that verse implies that Christian husbands should be well taught in the Word. Frustration with Christian men, often including their own husbands, who do not responsibly fulfill their God-given leadership assignments can tempt many women to go beyond their biblical roles.
But God has established the proper order and relationship of male and female roles in the church, and they are not to be violated for any reason. For a woman to assume a man's role because he has neglected it merely compounds the problem. God has led women to do work that men have refused to do, but He does not lead them to accomplish that work through roles He has restricted to men.
That doesn't mean, however, that God never permits women to speak His truth in public:
Women can still be actively involved in the life of the church. Appropriate times abound for men and women to share equally in exchanging questions and insights. But when the church comes together as a body to worship God, His standards are clear: The role of leadership is reserved for men.
But why is that the case? What's the basis for that authority structure?
A popular view is that woman's subordinate role is a result of the Fall. Since God reversed the effects of the curse through Christ, some argue that He abolished differing male and female roles. Paul, however, grounds woman's subordinate role in the order of creation, not in the Fall: "For it was Adam who was first created, and then Eve" (1 Timothy 2:13). Eve was created after Adam to be his helper (Genesis 2:18)—she was designed to follow his lead, live on his provisions, and find safety in his strength. Such tendencies were from that point on built into all women.
Some have argued that Paul's teaching was prompted by a cultural situation at Ephesus and hence is not applicable today. But this teaching was not for Ephesus alone—for example, he taught the same truth to the Corinthians (1 Corinthians 11:8–9).
Paul does not derive woman's role from the Fall; he uses that event as further corroboration. He points out that "it was not Adam who was deceived, but the woman being deceived, fell into transgression" (1 Timothy 2:14).
We usually connect the Fall with Adam since Romans 5:12–21 speaks repeatedly of the one man (Adam) who ushered sin and death into the world. Although he was not deceived by Satan, as was Eve, Adam still chose to disobey God. As the head of their relationship, he bore ultimate responsibility. But we must keep in mind that he didn't actually fall first—Eve did (Genesis 3:1–6). When Eve abandoned the protection of Adam's leadership and attempted to deal independently with the enemy, she was deceived.
By being so easily deceived, Eve revealed her inability to lead effectively. She had met more than her match in Satan. The Greek word translated "deceived" in 1 Timothy 2:14 is a particularly strong term: It refers to being thoroughly deceived. When a woman leaves the shelter of her protector, she exposes a certain amount of vulnerability.
The Fall resulted not only from direct disobedience of God's command but also from a violation of the divinely appointed role of the sexes. Eve acted independently and assumed the role of leadership; Adam abdicated his leadership and followed Eve's lead. That does not mean Adam was less culpable than Eve, or that she was more defective—both of them chose to sin. We're all vulnerable in different ways.
Christians affirm the leadership of men in the church because it is established by creation and confirmed by the Fall. The headship of man, then, was part of God's design from the beginning. The tragic experience of the Fall confirmed the wisdom of that design. No daughter of Eve should follow her path and enter the forbidden territory of authority intended for men.
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I learned this lesson after suffering through some years of disobedience, but I am now learning God's word with my husband at home, with him in the lead. The submissive factor has also influenced ever area of our lives and has brought much joy to our lives. What a wonderful restful place to be.
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So...can a woman be the VBS or children's church director if she has male teachers under her? Does this depend on her duties or is it different from the corporate worship of the church so doesn't apply?
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Yes! Its like he (MacArthur) read my blogs on here! That's everything I said to everyone on here! (Except he used bigger words and more words than we can type, lol).
But, that is what I was teaching in my classes about the roles of men and women in the church.
Thank you, Lord. This was INDEED a blessing to read. John MacArthur and me, a layman of God's word, Bible teacher...are on the same path of thought....this is indeed the work of the Holy Spirit....I feel cleansed, lol.
Thank you, John. It is sooooo great to know and see that one of my MANY mentors I look up to in Christ to be an effective leader for His kingdom are on the same page and teaching the same as the Holy Spirit taught us in Scripture....Wow, this is awesome, lol.
Thanks again :D
What about single women. They have no male to instruct them at home. Can she teach her adult male children who aren't believers yet?
Thank you so much for this most in depth explanation. It answered many questions for me. I am one who began to live for the Lord after my marriage and my husband, though a believer, is not zealous for the Word. It is difficult to get answers to questions from him, or as a woman alone in the church. That has been a blessing in that it has pushed me to seek answers and study more independently. I listen to your archived sermons/ teachings daily and you have enlightened me to so much in scripture. You truly bring the scripture to life. God Bless you!
If a woman is a widow how does this role of leadership apply to her?She now has no husband.
For the question posed by Astrea Jones, the post on 8/29 says
"In a study of the extrabiblical uses of authentein, however, Dr. George Knight concludes that the common meaning is "to have authority over." [3] Paul, then, forbids women from exercising any type of authority over men in the church, including teaching."
What about women worship leaders or choir directors? I personally find it kind of unnatural but wonder what John thinks of it. Even in situations where the woman in question is very talented, humble and submissive in her demeanor, it still seems off kilter when she is directing men.
Pastor MacArthur,
I am grateful that you have brought clarity to what is a touchy subject for many. There is an evangelist named Tony Miano who has just written a book on this subject, he insists women cannot proclaim God's truth publicly...ever. He also believes his grown daughters must stay at home until he chooses a worthy husband for them. I do not find this in God's word, this is mis-using the word of God to oppress women.
I thank you for your faithfulness to God's truth, and your rightly dividing the truth.
Laurie, #10
I am familiar with what Tony is arguing. He believes, and I happen to agree with him, that when it comes to street preaching, that should be a role specifically reserved for men. I'd have to ask Tony, but to my knowledge, he isn't saying women can't share the gospel or proclaim Christ to unbelievers. His concern is in the context of a street preaching ministry. It would be a similar restriction that Paul gives on women to fulfill the role of elders and pastors.
I haven't heard Tony address your other concerns, but though that may be his opinion, I don't take his keeping his daughters home until they are married to be "unbiblical" in that he is "misusing" the Word of God. I certainly don't see his choice in that matter as oppressive.
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Iowa GOP lawmakers say focus not on gay marriage
DES MOINES – Since Iowa's legislative session started a month ago, conservative lawmakers have filed bills on school funding, taxes and abortion, but so far they haven't taken up gay marriage legislation.
Some supporters of gay marriage said that could signal more support of same-sex marriage, but Iowa lawmakers argued it's more about priorities.
After repeatedly pushing for legislative action to put a constitutional amendment before voters that would overturn the 2009 Iowa Supreme Court ruling that legalized gay marriage, Republicans said they're now simply focused on other issues.
Still, some like Donna Red Wing, executive director of One Iowa, the state's largest gay advocacy group, senses a change.
"I was at an event with a bunch of legislators and they were mentioning priorities and they didn't mention marriage. I think we are seeing a turning," said Red Wing, who moved to Iowa so that she could marry her longtime partner. "I think the will is lessening."
When the court unanimously ruled that Iowa's ban on gay marriage violated the state constitution's equal-protection clause, the state became the nation's third to legalize same-sex unions. Nine states and Washington, D.C., now have legalized gay marriage, and between 2009 and 2011 there were 4,600 gay marriages in Iowa, according to the state department of public health.
Republicans won a majority in the House in 2010 and have tried to begin the multi-step process of referring a proposed amendment to voters, but they have been stopped by Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal. The Council Bluffs Democrat has refused to allow a vote on such legislation, saying he wouldn't allow debate on a measure that seeks to put discrimination into the state constitution.
Despite a high-profile effort to defeat him last November, Gronstal easily won re-election and Democrats held onto their two-seat majority in the Senate. Republicans retained a majority in the House during the election, which also saw voters retain Supreme Court Justice David Wiggins despite an effort by conservatives to defeat him because he joined in the gay marriage decision.
Given the continued presence of Gronstal and Democratic control of the Senate, Republican leaders said they're focused on other matters, such as Iowa's education and property tax system, and not gay marriage.
"We have already voted on that. I don't know if a bill will be filed. It may or may not be," said House Majority Leader Linda Upmeyer, R-Clear Lake. "The Senate hasn't changed. The House hasn't changed. We still support the issue, but the Senate isn't going to take it up."
Some Republicans, however, think their party might be slowly shifting its views on gay marriage.
Jeff Angelo, a former Republican senator who now lives in Ames, announced his support for gay marriage rights in 2011. Angelo said he thinks more legislators will change their minds on the issue.
Since same-sex marriage is already state law, Angelo said some Republican legislators might welcome the opportunity to end the campaign for a constitutional amendment.
"I think there's growing support in the Republican ranks for same-gender marriage, particularly in a state where it is the law of the state. There has been no disaster visited on the state because there has been same-sex marriage," said Angelo, the founder of Iowa Republicans for Freedom, which supports gay marriage. "I think there are some that have friends, relatives that are gay that would rather just let this go. "
Angelo noted that support for the state's same-sex marriage law appears to have grown since the 2009 ruling. A 2012 poll commissioned by The Des Moines Register found that 56 percent of Iowans said they would oppose an amendment banning gay marriage. That was up slightly from a year earlier.
Plenty of Republicans take a different view.
GOP party chairman A.J. Spiker affirmed the party's opposition to gay marriage during a taping Friday of the public television program "Iowa Press," calling the Democrats the state's "gay-marriage party."
Sen. Dennis Guth, R-Klemme, said he planned to introduce legislation in the Senate, but acknowledged it would likely not advance.
"I campaigned on this issue and it's an issue my constituents expect me to take action on," Guth said. "I'm not holding my breath to see if it's going to be passed."
With little happening at the Legislature, groups opposing gay marriage have tried to figure out their approach. Chuck Hurley, vice president of conservative advocacy group The Family Leader, which campaigned to try and oust Gronstal and Wiggins, acknowledged that the short term outlook is bleak for gay marriage opponents in Iowa.
"The makeup of the Legislature is quite similar to two years ago. We don't need a bunch of votes and all that stuff. We know where people are," said Hurley. "We're going to continue to do what we can. The question is what can we do."
Hurley said the group is already talking to potential candidates to run for the Legislature in 2014 in an effort to get a more supportive General Assembly.
But Red Wing said she thinks more and more states will join Iowa, noting voter approval same-sex marriage in several states in the last election and efforts continuing in Rhode Island.
"Things are moving," Red Wing said.
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Image by dkuropatwaHow'd you like to know "how our concept of knowledge is changing in the age of the Net"? (John Seely Brown quoted from the dust jacket)
Since I first heard David Weinberger say: "The smartest person in the room is: The Room!" I've repeated it often. I've seen it in action. In his new book Too Big To Know he fills in a few more details about this. The room is "smartest" as a function of the networked connections between all the people in it, and out of it, via the internet. I hear echoes of George Seimens and Stephen Downes in that.
Anyway, the book was published on 3 January 2012 and I just got my copy of it today. In the last 10 days or so the idea of an #edbookclub flared up on twitter. So, we're going to do that. We begin this Friday. We've even got a timeline and a list of people reading together. The conversations have beginning times, to help us all stay on track, but they don't have ending times. So really, join in any time you like.
#edbookclub originally grew out of a conversation between Ben Hazzard and Kelly Power. They describe it:
What is it? #EdBookClub emerged from a discussion between educators (@kellypower and @benhazzard) about how using Twitter could encourage professional dialogue. It will be a discussion about a common book or article, that is voted on via a TwitPoll, by educators and people interested in applying the book's content in an education setting.
Why? The purpose of this Twitter discussion is to engage in an informed discussion on Twitter that also provides a purpose and audience for educator tweets. This was informed by #educhat when the organizers in 2008/2009 began posting articles and other documents to heighten the conversation.
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If you'd like to join us message me on twitter @dkuropatwa and let me know. Get a copy of the book; it's only available in either hardcover or kindle format right now. As you read, tweet reflections and quotes from the book that strike you. Use and follow the hashtags #edbookclub and #2b2k. There's already been some talk about chatting in realtime in a Google+ Hangout or maybe in an eluminate room.
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grade4 wrote:I completely lost respect for Jay-Z after the Grey Album came out. How on earth can anyone start 'Julia' with "You're now tuned into the mo**er f***n' greatest"?!? 'Julia' is a song that was written from John's heart, and Jay-Z puts a truckload of curses on top of it? Disgraceful.
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Ah, you gotta get your facts straight Grade4. Jay-Z had nothing to do with this album. Jay-Z's vocals from his Black Album were remixed with music from the Beatles White Album by DJ Danger Mouse. Neither The Beatles nor Jay-Z gave any consent towards the remix, it's a complete bootleg. But I think it's totally brillaint!


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The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, along with its partners, recognizes the important role refuge Friends organizations play in building critical community support for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's National Wildlife Refuge System. As such, we are requesting proposals for projects that assist organizations to be effective co-stewards of our Nation's important natural resources within the National Wildlife Refuge System. This program provides competitive seed grants ($1,500 - $5,000) to creative and innovative proposals that seek to increase the number and effectiveness of organizations interested in assisting the Refuge System nationwide and their work and projects to support the System.
Eligible applicants are Friends organizations whose primary mission is to support a refuge or a complex of refuges. Applicants must either be tax exempt under section 501(c), OR be in the process of applying for 501(c)(3) status and submit with their grant application a copy of the letter from the IRS confirming your application has been filed.
Grants will be provided to support proposals that fall within the following areas:
Special Initiative, Friends Peer-to-Peer Coaching Proposal Requirements: Applications must include a proposed agenda which includes but should not be limited to at least three of the following session topics:
Additional agenda topics may be customized to suit Friends organizational development needs and could include but should not be limited to:
The proposed agenda must include at least one session either led or co-led with USFWS staff and all affiliated USFWS staff should be invited to entire training, but are not required to attend. Your Service Regional Friends Coordinator is required to be identified and involved as an official Service contact with the coaching planning effort.
* These topics pertain to the development and management of a nonprofit and therefore may not be appropriate for USFWS staff to lead or co-lead in order to avoid creating the appearance that they are managing a Friends organization.
A 40% match is required for Friends travel expenses that includes ground travel only and lodging. Match can be in-kind.
Funds may not be used for:
While this grant program focuses on four areas, overarching goals of the program are to help refuge Friends organizations build their expertise in developing and executing projects, expand and increase their capacity and skills, meet local refuge challenges, gain and build community recognition and support for the refuge and refuge Friends organizations, build long-term relationships, and encourage the sharing of expertise within our own networks. Within each area of emphasis, priority will be given to applications that demonstrate their ability to meet these programmatic goals.
The Refuge Friends Grant Program will NOT fund requests for:
1) The National Wildlife Refuge Friends Easygrants Application, www.nfwf.org/easygrants
2) The Full-proposal Project Narrative – Friends of National Wildlife Refuges Form
3) The Applicant and Refuge Manager Signature Page
December 2nd, 2013 - with final funding decisions and applicant notification by January 31, 2014.
The following partner contacts are available to applicants to discuss proposal ideas and answer questions about this program.
Teal Edelen, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, 202-857-0166, firstname.lastname@example.com
Joanna Webb, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 703-358-2392, firstname.lastname@example.com
Joan Patterson, National Wildlife Refuge Association, 202-292-2422, email@example.com
Connie Mahan, National Audubon Society, 202-861-2242 ext 3036, email@example.com
The National Wildlife Refuge Friends Grant Program is a collaborative effort between the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Wildlife Refuge Association, and National Audubon Society. For further information, please contact Teal Edelen at NFWF, 1133 15th Street NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20005, or call (202) 857-0166.


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Here are some of Brian's open letters and public responses to articles written about him.
A Friendly Note to My Critics, Summer 2006
If we only had a song about... Brian's repsonse to questions from songwriters in England.
An Unauthorized Postscript to An Open Letter to Songwriters, by John Mortensen
Brian's Annotation to The Emergent Mistique
An Open Letter to Chuck Colson
A Letter to Friends of Emergent
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This brunette sports long wavy hair that reveals a buzz cut on one side of the head. Big, loose, messy curls are flipped to one side and allowed to fall all the way down to the mid-section, while a rebellious half-shaved scalps starts from an off-center part on the right side. The look both entices and provokes,as the fullness on one side directly contrasts with the barest of hair left on the other. A strong, confident personality helps to carry off this definitely unconventional look.


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Dansing and Pyping thru the Toun - an introduction to Scotland's forgotten bagpipes
The event was a great success - more or less full house
thanks to all who took part. Now for the Colloquium on Monday...
St Cecilia's Hall, Cowgate, Edinburgh
"Everyone is familiar with the highland piper, a proud representative of Scottish culture around the world. Far fewer will be aware of the even longer history of the bagpipes and pipers of the Lowland and Border regions of Scotland. Here we trace their story from the 15th century to the present, with images of pipers from the past and performances of the music they are known to have played on reproductions of their instruments, culminating in a celebration of the current revival of the pipes and their music." {from the webite of the The Piper's Whim Exhibition]
Ticket prices: Adults 10 pounds; Concessions 8 pounds; Children at school or younger Free (up to four children per adult or concession; school parties by arrangement): In association with Edinburgh University Collection of Historic Musical Instruments
More details of the events at the Piper's Whim Exhibition website
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Discover the color and pageantry of India's Golden Triangle. This well-crafted and well-traveled 8-day circuit tour includes India's three most popular northwestern cities: Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. Find yourself in awe of India's famous monuments and enamored of the culture and joy of this delightful South Asian republic.
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The sleek Crowne Plaza New Delhi Okhla hotel is a landmark structure in South Delhi, placing you close to local business complexes and multinational companies.
Address:PLOT NO. 1, COMMUNITY CENTRE PHASE - 1, OKHLA NEW DELHI , 110020 India
Situated near the railway station, the Country Inn & Suites Jaipur offers a spectacular location, professional service and comfortable accommodations for any budget. While visiting our hotel in Jaipur, you will have easy access to Jaipur International Airport as well as amazing attractions like Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal and the magnificent City Palace.
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Address:Uttar Pradesh 282001, India
You ll receive a warm welcome as you step into the cool lobby of Crowne Plaza Gurgaon. Chandeliers shimmer and cascade high above the marble floor and an eye-catching flower motif coils away behind the Front Desk. Relax in our infinity pool or energize in the Fitness Center. Surrounded by the multinational companies and malls of Gurgaon s thriving business district, Crowne Plaza Gurgaon is walking distance to the Kingdom of Dreams entertainment complex.
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Proposed to OWS Spokes Council by Safer Spaces Work Group revised as of 02.20.12;
to be made available in multiple languages
I. Statement of Intention on Entering the Space
I enter each OWS space with a commitment to:
- mutual respect and support
- anti-oppression
- conflict resolution
- nonviolence
- direct democracy
- support the empowerment of each person to challenge the histories and structures of oppression that marginalize some, and divide us all . These may include racism, sexism, classism, heterosexism, transphobia, xenophobia, religious discrimination, ageism, and ableism, among others.
- commit to learning about different forms of oppression.
- understand individual freedoms are not above our collective safety, well-being, and ability to function cooperatively; individual freedom without responsibility to the community is not the OWS way.
- accept the decision of the community if I am not able to follow the agreements below.
A. Commitment to Accessibility, Consent and Anti-Oppression
We will:
- provide physical and language access to OWS spaces, and make resources equally available to all.
- not use physical or verbal violence or threats.
- get clear permission before touching other people or using their things.
- not use substances in our spaces that may attract the police and cause harm to our community.
- acknowledge that some people in our community are more vulnerable to police or hospital interaction*, and accept that calling the police or an ambulance is a decision to be made by the person most affected; this does not apply when someone is in critical condition or unable to give permission.
- respect each person's expressed name and identities and their choice of whether to share that information. We will do our best not to make assumptions about identity–race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, age, abilities, or class, among others–based on a person's appearance.
- be aware of how prejudice and structures of oppression affect our speech and actions, including the ways power and privilege are related to race, gender, physical ability, immigration status, wealth, and/or sexuality, among other identities.
- show compassion and respect to our comrades, especially those who have experienced trauma, abuse, or oppression. We will not shout people down, dismiss oppression, or engage in other dominating or aggressive behavior.
- respect diverse styles of speaking, learning, and interacting that may not align with the dominant culture and make space for all to communicate.
- acknowledge that each person comes to our space with different experiences. So while we may not intend to hurt other people by our words or actions, this can still happen. We agree that it's an act of solidarity to listen and not reply right away when a person or group of people say they feel oppressed by our words or actions.
- not tolerate police informants who intend to undermine OWS goals, and we will not accuse others of informing or otherwise working for law enforcement agencies to undermine OWS without concrete evidence.
* because of race, documentation status, immigration status, gender, economic situation, age, criminal justice or medical history, and experience of police violence.
B. Commitment to Conflict Resolution & Accountability
We will:
- do our best to hold ourselves and each other accountable to these agreements.
- express concerns about violations based on how they affect us or others, without judgment of intent.
- participate in a conflict resolution process when asked to by the community, and develop transformative ways to address harm.
- be guided by decisions of the person harmed while providing all involved the chance to change the cycles of abuse and violence.
- agree that sometimes a situation is important enough to stop a meeting immediately to address concerns.
- make every effort to understand and be open as a community to change.
- put in place an OWS de-escalation process if anyone disrespects these agreements. We may choose to remove the person(s) from the meeting or other OWS space until the harm has been addressed.
- remove people who have committed sexual violence or abuse and let the survivor decide the conditions for their return. We understand that they may not be able to return.
- understand that people who have committed harm in or outside OWS that prevents the participation of others may need to leave until the harm has been addressed.
- work to coordinate with organizations chosen by our community to assist individuals who have committed abuse or violence, or those who want to overcome addiction.
- begin each meeting with a reminder of these agreements


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This is our smallest coin. It's also the only one struck in 75% silver (that's the "type one" of 1851-53 only). There are lots of tiny mintages in the series, many condition rarities, three different types and a lot of history. 1873 is a "Proof-only" issue with no circulation strikes being issued. the 1851-O is the only date in the series that has a mintmark. The "type one" coins of 1851-53 in proof are uncollectible due to their extreme rarity and are not included in the Registry sets. How rare are they? PCGS has graded one 1851 (a beautiful Proof 66 from the Eliasberg collection) and zero examples of 1852 and 1853. In fact, no 1853 Proofs are believed to exist! The "type two" coins of 1854-58 are quite a formidable task, as well. There are just over 30 examples of the 1858 certified in PR65 or better, and 1858 is considered the "common date" of the second type!
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Sen. McCaskill Wants Expanded Use of In-flight PEDs by End of Year
During a Senate Commerce Committee hearing on aviation safety on Tuesday, Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) requested a decision from FAA by the end of the year on expanding the in-flight use of portable electronic devices (PEDs) on commercial flights.
McCaskill has been a strong advocate for the issue in recent months, writing a letter to FAA Administrator Michael Huerta expressing her concern with the issue, and stating her intention to introduce legislation forcing expanded use of PEDs if FAA does not move quickly enough.
In 2012, FAA launched a study group to review its policies regarding electronic devices, in an effort to find a balance between preventing interference with aircraft systems and allowing passengers to use tablet computers and cell phones throughout the duration of an entire flight. Airlines currently do not allow electronic devices when airplanes are below 10,000 feet.
On Tuesday McCaskill compared the rules that regulate commercial aircraft to those that apply to the president and Air Force One.
"It appears to me to not be grounded in any type of data or evidence whatsoever," McCaskill said. "If it's safe enough for the President of the United States, it's safe enough for the traveling public."
Commerce Committee Chairman Jay Rockefeller (D-W. Va.) noted that he was originally comfortable with FAA's current regulations for PEDs, adding that "McCaskill is moving me on this subject."
McCaskill has also said she feels the rule is outdated because of commercial airlines' transition to pilots' use of iPads and other tablet computers as electronic flight bags in the cockpit.
"This is a matter of great personal interest for me," Huerta said, responding to McCaskill's concerns on Tuesday.
FAA's Aviation Rulemaking Committee has a July 31 deadline to propose recommendations on changes to the current regulations on PEDs.
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Hotel Capacity:Total Number of Rooms - 1658
Tropicana - a Doubletree by Hilton
In the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, The Tropicana has a design inspired by Miami's South Beach. The look and feel of the resort is vibrant and exciting, filled with the sultry rhythm of a hot Havana night.
Enjoy the Las Vegas sunshine around the seasonal Tropicana Pool, set on almost two acres, featuring a bright, tropical setting expansive deck, lush landscaping, waterfalls and private lounge spots. Sip on a chilled drink on the luxurious cabanas and daybeds. Other changes include a fresh design of their best-in-class hotel rooms and suites, several restaurants, bars and a poker room.
The Glow, a Mandara Spa offers more than 50 of the best body, skin, hair and nail care treatments for women and men. A full service salon and nine treatment rooms are there for ultimate pampering.
Accommodation details
Address:3801 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas
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Room types and facilities
Sleeps 4, Bed Type: King(s) or double(s) In Room Movies, Bathtub/shower combination, Private bathroom, Ceiling fan, Satellite television, Separate Shower, Air conditioning, Minibar, Television
Sleeps 4, Bed Type: King(s) or double(s)
General facilities
- 2 Pool
- Health club
- Spa
- Coffee shop
- Elevators
- Hairdresser/barber
- Casino
- Water sports
- Whirlpool
- On-Site parking
- Outdoor pool
- Dry cleaning
- Business center
- Concierge desk
- Nightclub
- Beauty shop/salon
- Laundry/Valet service
- Room service
- Currency exchange
- 3 Restaurant
Other facilities
• Tropicana Theatre - a modern yet classic venue, with great sound and views from every seat. The front VIP rows are laid out with U-shaped booths and four-seat cocktail tables, a nostalgic throwback to classic Vegas cabaret style seating
• Laugh Factory - a supreme comedy experience, recognised by USA Today as the number one comedy experience in the country. Payable locally
• MURRAY celebrity magician - America's Got Talent semi-finalist Murray is an up close and personal show with magic and illusions.
Dining information
• Biscayne Steak, Sea & Wine - one of the top-rated steakhouses in Las Vegas. Compliment the delectable steak and fish menu with a 200-bottle wine list
• Beach cafe - enjoy a meal in the light open dining room or by the waterfalls and lush greenery of the pool
• Bacio Italian Cuisine - named the best Italian restaurant and in the top 10 restaurants in Las Vegas, this serves traditional Italian fare
• In room dining 24 hours a day
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• Starbucks - the first on the Las Vegas Strip, featuring a wide selection of hot and cold beverages and snacks, open 24 hours a day
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• Coconut Grove Bar - located at the pool
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A compulsory nightly resort fee per night is payable locally at this hotel:
USD 29.00 RESORT FEE INCLUDES: In-room high-speed wireless Internet for up to three devices (additional devices will incur $9.99 daily charge per device). To protect your personal information, we require re-authentication every 24 hours on our network. Use of the pools and whirlpool spas (seasonal). Daily fitness centre access. 2-for-1 tickets to laugh Factory (excludes Fri-Sat). Free live entertainment in the Tropicana Lounge (select days). Buy-one, get-one-free signature cocktails, wine by the glass and craft beer in Biscayne® Lounge from 5-7pm daily. Two complimentary bottles of water in-room per stay. Free printing of boarding pass. Free valet and self-parking. Free local calls. Free 800 toll-free calls (all inclusions are subject to change without notice).
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Evenflo Breathable Soft Carrier - Koi
About this item
Vented exterior fabric and the playful interior fabric create a breathable and fun baby area. The fabrics are also easy to clean, in case there are any baby messes. the Breathable Soft Carrier also features a little extra padding in the places that count -- in the shoulder pads for parents and in the head support and leg holes for baby!
The Evenflo Breathable Soft Carrier is versatile with 2 carrying positions - baby can face in or face out. The breathable mesh helps keep baby cool and comfy. The removable bib helps keep baby clean and dry. Added padding in head rest and shoulder straps. The secure lock buckles help keep baby safe, and the padded back straps adjust automatically for complete comfort. The side entry buckle "clicks" so mom knows baby is secure.
- Intended for use with children from 7 lbs. - 25 lbs.
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- Easy-clean fabric is machine washable
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By James Dean on April 14, 2006, with 78 Comments
Here are some of my other scary optical illusions. Most of them show you an "idle" picture of a woman, young couple or children. On a first glaze pictures look normal, but when you stop concetrating on minor details, figure of an unholy presence strucks you… Scary! Go inside this post for more pictures. If you like beeing scared, check "Scariest optical illusion", "Scary Illusion no.3" and "Scary Illusion no.4".