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Narcan administered to woman in Pomfret
Reports help area residents
With city streets from Second to Fourth surrounded by police, Gualberto Gonzalez did not have a chance.
Last Wednesday, Gonzalez was apprehended by Dunkirk police around 6 p.m. Gonzalez is the suspect in a number of burglaries in the city. He has been charged with four felonies: second-degree burglary, third-degree criminal mischief, third-degree grand larceny, fourth-degree grand larceny and a misdemeanor, fourth-degree criminal mischief related to the two burglaries to which he confessed.
Excellent work, Dunkirk police, in getting their man.
What would be of tremendous help for city – and all area – residents, however, is for police to report to the public about where the burglaries are happening.
Here's the deal: our newspaper reporters see the book of arrests. They do not see the book of investigations, which is where a burglary may be filed.
We will print information on burglaries in Silver Creek, Westfield, Fredonia, Brocton and Dunkirk and any other area we cover if police agencies send the information out.
If it's not in our paper – or on the radio, those agencies are not alerting the public. You deserve better than that.


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Judith St. George is the author of more than forty books, including several young adult mysteries as well as award-winning nonfiction books for younger readers. Among her many accolades, So You Want to Be President? won the Caldecott Medal, The Mount Rushmore Story won the Christopher Award, The Brooklyn Bridge: They Said It Couldn't Be Done won the New York Academy of Sciences Award, and The Panama Canal: Gateway to the World won the Golden Kite Award.

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Monday at Carnegie: Violin FuturaPosted by Christian Carey in Contemporary Classical
Some news about a hot ticket tonight from one of our regular contributors, composer Lawrence Dillon.
After performing his Violin Futura program a gazillion times all over the map in the last six years, Piotr Szewczyk is bringing it to NYC (Carnegie Hall. May 6th. 8 pm).
What is Violin Futura? In the words of Santa Fe New Music, it is an "enthralling program [that] shows off the diversity and range of the contemporary violin." As Piotr says, "I created the Violin Futura project because I wanted to expand the contemporary violin repertoire with pieces that are exciting to play and listen to while bringing something new and unique to the repertoire. Violin Futura is currently in its 3rd edition and I have over 40 pieces written for me by composers from United States, Germany, England, Japan, Canada, Mexico, and Australia."
The version he will be playing at Carnegie's Weill Recital Hall includes works by Kari Henrik Juusela, John Kennedy, Marc Mellits, Gary Smart, Adam Schoenberg, Richard Belcastro, Sydney Hodkinson, Clifton Callender (World Premiere), Moritz Eggert, Piotr Szewczyk, Ethan Wickman, and Lawrence Dillon (World Premiere).
The admission price is $10. Anyone interested in an introduction to what the 21st-century violin is about can have it all at an excellent price.


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Fatal crash in Niagara
MARINETTE, Wis. – A Beecher, Wis. woman died Tuesday following a one-vehicle accident in the town of Niagara, Wis.
The crash occurred at 9:30 a.m. on County Road O at the Pemenee Creek Bridge.
Marinette County Sheriff Jerry Sauve said that a four-door Jeep was traveling south when it impacted the bridge abutment.
All three occupants of the vehicle were transported to Dickinson County Memorial Hospital for treatment.
According to Sauve, the front seat passenger, 29-year-old Heather M. Vandenwildenberg of Beecher, died at the hospital from injuries sustained in the crash.
The driver, 23-year-old Joshua E. Faccio of Pembine, Wis., and the back seat passenger, 21-year-old Timothy G. Thew of Niagara, were treated for non life-threatening injuries, said Sauve.
Sauve said that speeds too fast for the snow-covered roadway and no seat belt usage were believed to be factors in the accident.
The accident remains under investigation.
Sauve noted that this crash is the second fatality in Marinette County this year.
Assisting at the scene were the Pembine Rescue Squad, Pembine Fire Department, and Beacon Ambulance.


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GENEVA(AP) The European Club Association on Wednesday welcomed its members' victory over FIFA in a dispute about releasing players for the Olympic football tournament.
ECA members FC Barcelona, Schalke and Werder Bremen won their appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport that the world governing body had no right to insist players aged 23 or under must report for national duty at the Olympics.
The ruling affects Lionel Messi of Argentina and Brazilians Rafinha and Diego, who are already in China preparing for the opening matches Thursday.
``We were supportive of the clubs' claims and we are very pleased with the CAS decision,'' ECA chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said in a statement.
The ECA, which represents 103 of Europe's best and wealthiest clubs, encouraged the three teams to challenge FIFA because the Olympic tournament does not feature on the official international match calendar.
``ECA and the clubs have been consistent in outlining our understanding of the legal situation,'' Rummenigge said. ``The ruling has proved that we were correct and in line with the FIFA regulations.''
It is the second time that the ECA has opposed FIFA since being created in January as an officially recognized, independent forum for clubs to influence the way football is run.
At their first meeting in Switzerland last month, ECA members rejected the '6+5' rule proposed by FIFA president Sepp Blatter that would limit the number of foreign players that club teams could start a match with.
The ECA also stated one of its priorities is to change the international match calendar so players spend less time away from clubs - which pay their salaries - to be with a national team.
Rummenigge said the ECA should meet with FIFA and European governing body UEFA after the Olympics finish ``to ensure that we can avoid such conflicts in the future.''
Messi, Rafinha and Diego could still play at the Olympics.
The CAS ruling called on the clubs to show goodwill toward the players if they still wanted to represent their country in the 16-nation event.
Argentina coach Sergio Batista said Messi wants to play for his country instead of returning to Barcelona, while Schalke and Bremen later made a conditional offer to let Rafinha and Diego stay with Brazil for the Olympic tournament.


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Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013
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Mira Conference Room in The Hospital
This is a special class to help children ages 3-7 prepare for the new baby. The program addresses the child's role as the new big brother/sister. Changes that will occur within the family are also discussed. A brief tour of the Newborn Nursery and Maternity Unit is included.
Special Instructions: Each child is asked to bring the following to class: a small doll or teddy bear and two pictures of themselves – one current and one as a newborn. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Class will start promptly at the designated time, so please allow yourself a few extra minutes to arrive.
Fee: $25.00/family
Note: Due to limited space, we ask that you do not bring other siblings who are not registered for the class.
You are encouraged to use our free valet parking at the main entrance as parking spots are limited due to the construction of our new parking garage.
In order to better assist you in registering your child/children, please call 610-738-2300 to register.
If the cost of this program presents a financial hardship for you, please call us at 610.738.2300 to find out how you can determine if you qualify for financial assistance.
If you are on a Medical Assistance Plan, or are a patient of Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital's OB Clinic, your class registration will need to be taken over the phone to better assist you.
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Stocks Socked Despite Upbeat China Numbers; Apple Falls
NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Major U.S. stock averages slumped Friday as persistent worries about the ability of the U.S. to avert the so-called fiscal cliff and deep losses in Apple (AAPL) shares overshadowed encouraging Chinese manufacturing and U.S. industrial output data.
Apple shares sank 3.9% after a Delaware court ruled Thursday that the iPhone infringes upon three patents held by Sony (SNE) and Nokia (NOK) .
Analysts were also playing a part in Apple's decline, with UBS analyst Steven Milunovich cutting his price target to $700 from $780 on lower-than-expected iPhone and iPad shipments in the first calendar quarter.
President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner met Thursday night at the White House to discuss the U.S. budget, their first in-person meeting in four days.
Statements from the White House and Boehner's office both described the talks as "frank," adding that the "lines of communication remain open."
"Enthusiasm for equities continues to be tempered by the lack of progress by the White House and Congress on the fiscal cliff negotiations," said Addison Armstrong, senior director of market research at Tradition Energy.
Michael Lewis, global head of commodities research at Deutsche Bank, said despite the Fed's implementation of QE4, "the market remains focused on the potential adverse liquidity impact of the U.S. fiscal cliff."
"Furthermore, the Fed's targeting of U.S. unemployment as a tool to gauge monetary accommodation could be taken as hawkish given the apparent decline in U.S. unemployment over the past year," added Lewis.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was fell 36 points, or 0.27%, at 13,135. Friday's dip left the blue-chip index down 0.15% for the week.
Breadth was negative, with laggards outpacing advancers 19 to 11. American Express (AXP) , Microsoft (MSFT) and Merck (MRK) and Disney (DIS) were laggards.
Alcoa (AA) , Caterpillar (CAT) , Cisco (CSCO) and Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) were the top percentage blue-chip gainers.
United Technologies (UTX) shares lost 0.52% after the company provided a 2013 profit outlook of between $5.85 a share and $6.15 a share and sales of between $64 billion to $65 billion; analysts are looking for earnings of $6.12 a share on revenue of $66.4 billion.
The S&P 500 fell 6 points, or 0.41%, at 1414. The S&P shed 0.32% for the week. The Nasdaq decreased 21 points, or 0.70%, at 2971. The tech-heavy index dipped 0.23% for the week.
The technology sector sank 0.95%. Sector decliners in the broader market also included utilities, health care and energy. Basic materials, conglomerates and transportation were among the sector gainers.
Decliners edged advancers 1.1-to-1 on the Big Board, and incrementally on the Nasdaq. Volumes totaled 3.19 billion shares on the New York Stock Exchange and 1.80 billion shares on the Nasdaq.
In economic news Friday on China, the world's second largest economy, the HSBC December flash purchasing managers' index for the country expanded to a 14-month high of 50.9, exhibiting five consecutive months of increases. A reading above 50 signifies growth.


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Monday, March 7 marked the opening of a new courthouse in Laskar Gah, a joint effort of the U.S. Government and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. The courthouse, which represents an essential addition to the formal rule of law sector in Helmand, will house the Chief Justice of Helmand and his staff, as well as two main courtrooms. The construction was completed by local construction firms using local labor.
"This new institution will always remind the people of Helmand of our enduring partnership with America and our mutual commitment to justice," Deputy Provincial Chief Justice Abdul Majid Khardim noted at the opening ceremony. Also in attendance were the Governor of Helmand Province, Gulab Mangal, Chief of the Helmand Provincial Reconstruction Team Michael O'Neil, Regional Command-South West (RC-SW) Deputy Commander Brigadier General George Norton, and U.S. Senior Civilian Representative for RC-SW Andrew Erickson.
"The inauguration of the Lashkar Gah Courthouse is a grand symbol of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan's commitment to individual and collective justice for the citizens of Helmand Province," said Andrew Erickson, the US Senior Civilian Representative, in his speech at the ceremony.
The need for a courthouse in Lashkar Gah was identified through consultations by the Special Initiatives Program Coordinator in 2007. The request was further supported by letters sent to the U.S. Government, through USAID, by the Afghan Supreme Court, the Helmand Judiciary Court and the Governor's Office. The Supreme Court also detailed sample courthouse designs and played a key role in identifying project deliverables and developing the work plan. The project to build the courthouse has been managed under USAID's flagship stabilization program, the Local Governance and Community Development Project (LGCD).
This has been the single biggest project by value for the LGCD project in Helmand, with U.S. investment in construction, infrastructure, furnishings and information technology totaling nearly $872,000.
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KVDP's score is 132.41, 194.63 total
KVDP's score is 132.41, 194.63 total
Adrian is next.
Thank God Adrian's support is there. Glad his coach is okay.
so glad to see his coach there! he won't look like a lost puppy today!
I like his LP from last season a lot better.
Is it just me, or is he slooooooooooow on the ice today?
Singled an Axel, 2-foot on 3F. Clean quad at the start.
Aww sweet Adrian and coach.
Adrian's score is 124.49, 188.20.
Group 2 warm-up.
Denis Ten is on the ice.
I can't believe I'm thinking this but should Ten go back to his previous coach?
D10 is imploding.
This is hard to watch.


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If you only want to move/copy database on the same server, then you can use cubrid copydb.
If you desire to copy a database from one server to another, then all you need to do is follow a few simple steps. For the purpose of this example, let's say we have a database named "demodb" and we want to create another copy of it named "copydb".
Step 1. Export the database
cubrid unloaddb demodb
This command will create 3 files: demodb_objects, demodb_indexes and demodb_schema. The first one contains all the data, the second one the indexes created on all tables and the last one contains all the table definitions.
Step 2. Create the new database
cubrid createdb testdb
Important! createdb creates the database files in the current directory. Make sure that run this command from the directory where you want your new database to be created in.
Step 3. Load the exported data
cubrid loaddb testdb -d demodb_objects -i demodb_indexes -s demodb_schema -u dba
Important! Make sure that the testdb database is not running before running this command. If you are running this command on a Linux system, make sure that all files (demodb_objects, demodb_indexes, demodb_schema) are owned by cubrid user. Use chown cubrid:cubrid on the files to correctly set the user and group.
Step 4 (optional). Start the new database
cubrid server start testdb
After everything is set up, this command starts the new database and you can now connect to it using csql, cubrid manager or by using one of the available drivers.
Important! This approach to copy a database is the fastest, but it does not guarantee that the order of the data is preserved. For more information regarding this problem, check out this forum thread.


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Last week, a court in New York sentenced a client of a prostituted child. So often, such a crime goes uncharged, or if an arrest is made, the case is unnoticed, unreported. But because the defendant was NFL Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor, not an anonymous "john," the case was heavily covered. The pimp who allegedly provided the sixteen year-old girl to Taylor is under indictment as well, on federal sex trafficking charges. A successful outcome? To some degree, but it was certainly tarnished after the sentencing, when the child victim told her side of the story and media outlets used that as excuse to print her name.
This episode made me reflect about how easy it can be to regard the protection of survivors as the responsibility of the court system or victim advocates, while at the same time the media exploits and sensationalizes a crime and the public watches passively or even revels in the scandal. But just as this is not a victimless crime, this is also a crime in which the solution lies with all of us.
Last month I spoke to the United States Pacific Command about the trafficking situation in Asia and how members of the military family could fight modern slavery in such missions as procurement, disaster response, and volunteer activities. I highlighted the special responsibility of military personnel, as representatives of the United States, to combat the demand that helps to fuel sex trafficking, whether on or off duty. It is not enough merely to never buy sex oneself -- I asked the service members to commit to speaking out against bad behavior and to challenge the assumption that events such as bachelor parties and "R and R" are somehow exempt from standards of conduct.
The U.S. military has addressed this issue in the Uniform Code of Military Justice, the State Department has revised the Foreign Affairs Manual to make our diplomats' responsibilities clear, and USAID has imposed a code of conduct for employees and contractors. This is not just a foreign problem, though. It is not only our servicemembers or our overseas representatives who should grapple with the scourge of modern slavery and the demand that fuels it.
As the Lawrence Taylor case demonstrates, commercial sexual exploitation is a problem in the United States as well as other countries. Trafficking cases are increasingly being brought at both the federal and state levels, and the Department of Justice is standing up long-needed anti-TIP teams in U.S. Attorney's Offices. But we know that opportunities to identify trafficking victims are still being missed. According to last year's TIP Report, which ranked the United States for the first time, the majority of identified U.S. citizen victims last year were prostituted children. Yet, in many states, the justice system treats their experience simply as a vice crime or a juvenile justice issue.
Last month, Secretary Clinton chaired the Cabinet-level President's Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons and committed the Obama Administration to addressing victim services as part of much needed national conversation on gaps in protection for victims of trafficking. A few members of Congress have already begun the discussion. Just last week, Senators Ron Wyden and John Cornyn introduced a bill -- the Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking and Victims Support Act of 2011 (S. 596) -- that would launch six shelters throughout the country for minors trafficked into sexual slavery, and would ensure that they are identified as victims rather than juvenile delinquents. State legislators such as Leticia Van de Putte and Senfronia Thompson in Texas, Brandon Shafer in Colorado, and John Mizuno in Hawaii are working hard in this year's sessions to solidify structures and sharpen their laws, to enact initial anti-trafficking legislation, and to attack the demand that fuels trafficking.
But the responsibility to fight modern slavery is not limited to elected officials or law enforcement. We also need to talk seriously about how each person can attack the demand for commercial sex and undercut the traffickers' profit motive. On Monday, we hosted researcher Michael Shively for a brownbag lunch here in the TIP Office. Dr. Shively discussed where efforts have been successful, where they have erred, and strategies for moving forward. As Dr. Shively says, traffickers are in business because they are responding to the demand for commercial sex; demand reduction has to be part of the equation, just as are prosecution or prevention efforts that focus on supply.
It will take cultural change, not just law enforcement tactics, to get to a place where the idea that "real men don't buy girls" replaces the excuse "boys will be boys." Where an abused sixteen year-old is seen as a victim to be protected rather than as a "hooker" scandal to sell newspapers. Let's keep the conversation going. Traffickers will only retreat when we hold ourselves to the highest standards at home, in the workplace, and with our friends. We are all on the front lines in the fight against modern slavery.
John in Canada writes:
It's an organized crime problem fueled by profit. We need to stop creating clever laws that serve only to enrich organized crime and start solving the problems head on. Increase risk means increased profit = equals more jeopardy for more people. If you're going to wage war on something understand it, then destroy it, otherwise just stay at home.
Dante A. in Nevada writes:
Deal with the issue as if it were a 'plague'.
As a species we're so easily anesthetized - for a a host of possible reasons - with respect to any form of violence. Violence against our children should be at the top of our list with respect to the fomentation of a 'concerted combat operation' against the perpetrators (I didn't write 'kinetic action').
The retaliation on behalf of the victims should be 'cold'.
Dante A., AIA


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Idaho Rush has built a professional staff tailored to meet the needs of all its players, regardless of age. Idaho Rush believes that players develop best when they are playing with and against players of like ability, with occasional challenges against a higher level of play. To bring that about, Rush organizes its 400+ competitive players into Premier teams and Nero teams beginning with the U13 age group. Players who do not make a Rush competitive team or who choose not to play at that level can register in the Select program. Details about the Premier and Nero teams are below, but all Idaho Rush players, regardless of level, have access to:
- The Idaho Rush professional staff coaching.
- The ability to train with any other Rush team at the same age group or older.
- The opportunity to play with teams from other Rush affiliates in tournaments and other events.
- The College Advisory Program.
- Club discounts on products and services locally and nationally.
Premier Teams
Premier teams represent the club at the highest level within an age group. Premier teams are made up mainly of players who hope to play in college or professionally some day. Players on Premier teams will be exposed to the highest level of coaching and will get the opportunity to travel out of state to play in high-level tournaments and college showcases. Premier team members are expected to seek out opportunities to improve their level of play within the team structure and outside of it. In addition to the activities of their regular team, Premier players are strongly encouraged to participate in the state Olympic Development team to the extent possible, volunteer for extra training and tournaments and guest play for other Rush teams whenever possible and appropriate.
Nero Teams
Nero teams represent the club at a level just below the Premier team but still carry very high expectations for every player and team. Nero teams will have similar training schedules, travel plans and training goals as Premier teams. Nero team players have access and exposure to the Idaho Rush professional staff, and each team will have an experienced, dedicated coach committed to continued development of every player with the goal of eventually moving up to the Premier team. Additionally, Nero team players are continually evaluated for possible promotion to the Premier team. In addition to the activities of their regular team, Nero players are encouraged to (but are not expected to) participate in the Idaho Olympic Development Program to the extent possible, volunteer for extra training and tournaments and guest play for other Rush teams whenever possible and appropriate.
|Competitive fees, 2016-2017 seasonal year (Aug. 1 to July 31)
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* All Players that decide to play Fall High School soccer can receive a $150 early-bird discount if they register and pay a non-refundable $150 deposit by june 13 2016.
|Club dues include coaches pay, referee fees, field usage, league entry, administrative fees, winter training, and our own training facility. Club dues for U11 and U12 players also include pre-season camp in August. Dues for U13,U14 and U15 players that did not make their High School Teams include a pre-season team camp.


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Avintaquin Canyon
DescriptionThe Avintaquin Canyon Cooperative Wildlife Management Unit (CWMU) is located southeast of Duchesne, Utah about 30 km. The major feature of the CWMU is the Avintaquin Canyon and Avintaquin River. The Avintaquin River ranges from 6400 feet to 6800 feet on the unit. At 6800 feet the river splits into the West Fork Avintaquin River (6900 feet to 6800 feet) and the South Fork Avintaquin River (7100 feet to 6800 feet). Minnie Creek is another major drainage on the CWMU. Minnie Creek flows from the west to the east entering at 7100 feet and merging with the West Fork Avintaquin River at 6800 feet. On the Avintaquin Canyon CWMU 7300 feet is the most common elevation. However, elevation ranges from 6400 feet to 8400 feet, a difference of 2000 feet. Fifty-five percent (55%) of the unit�s elevation ranges from 6400 feet to 7300 feet, a difference of 900 feet. The Colorado Plateau Pinyon-Juniper Woodland (36) is the most common cover type, nearly 50%. The only other cover type that takes up much area is the Inter-Mountain Basins Montane Sagebrush Steppe (62). Most of this cover type is on the west side of the unit. Together the pinyon-juniper woodland and the sagebrush steppe account for 70% of the cover. One of the Avintaquin Canyon Cooperative Wildlife Mangement Unit (CWMU) nearest weather stations, SOLDIER SUMMIT (427959), is about 39.0 km from the edge of the CWMU in a southwest direction. SOLDIER SUMMIT has one hundred nine (109) years of records, 1893 - 2002. During the FALL (September, October and November) the average precipitation is 3.09 inches, but it can be as high as 7.56 inches or as low as 1.27 inches. During the 91-day FALL period, 16 days will experience greater than or equal to 0.01 inch of precipitation, 10 days of greater than or equal to 0.10 inch, or 1 day of the greater than or equal to 0.50 inch of precipitation. Snowfall during the FALL averages 14.3 inches but can be as high as 33.3inches. FALL temperature at SOLDIER SUMMIT averages 40.5degrees F. but can be as high as 95.0 degrees F. or as low as -20.0 degrees F. During the FALL, 71 days will be below freezing (32 degrees F.) and no days above 90 degrees F. This map is provided for general reference only and does not constitute a legal hunt boundary. The Division does not guarantee access to any private or public land. Hunt unit boundaries may include private property or other excluded areas.
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All About Kauai's Hindu Monastery - FAQ
When will Iraivan Temple be finished?
Every visitor asks this important question. We are not sure when Iraivan temple will be completed, as it depends on availability of craftsmen in India and the rate of donations. Following Gurudeva's vision and instructions, we are determined to create a spiritual gem to amaze and inspire the world. We are not in a hurry. A masterpiece like this cannot be rushed.
Do you have overnight facilities for visitors?
No, we don't, but visitors will find accommodations at nearby bed & breakfast facilities and seaside hotels.
Can I participate in the ashram's activities?
It's important to understand that this a monastery and not a modern style American ashram, where any and all devotees, including marriad couples, can take up residence. Only initiated monks and premonastics in training live here. As such, activities are restricted to resident monastics, members, students and those on formal pilgrimage.
What do the various colored robes mean?
Those dressed in orange are swamis under lifetime vows, ordained after a training period of eight to twelve years. Those in the latter half of that training wear yellow and are called yogis. Monks in white are sadhakas, who take vows two years at a time. All the sadhakas wear khaki outfits when working on the grounds, swamis are in orange/red.
Why do the monks wear three white stripes and a red dot on their forehead?
These are the traditional sectarian marks of Saivite Hinduism. The three stripes, made with sacred ash, represent the three bonds of the soul--ego, karma and maya--which are destroyed by God's grace. The dot represents the third eye of spiritual insight.
Do the monks have jobs in the world?
No. They are fully occupied with their spiritual practices within the monastery. They are supported by donations from a global family of devotees.
Are the monks married?
No, they lead a strict, unmarried, celibate life.
Are they allowed to leave the monastery?
Yes. Monks go out as necessary in pairs to travel, purchase supplies and for occasionally recreational outings, such as to the beach or on a hike.
Why do the monks not answer personal questions?
Hindu monks traditionally never speak of their personal past.
Do any women live in the monastery?
No. Only men under vows live in the monastery. Ladies interested in monastic life are referred to women's ashrams in India. However, women devotees may help with mission work from home, or during the day at the monastery in hosting guests.
What is the structure of your organization?
There are several institutions that make up our organization. Saiva Siddhanta Church is the religious and spiritual body, Himalayan Academy runs our publishing and educational work, Hindu Heritage Endowment manages global support for Hindu groups, and there are still more.
Why is your organization called a church?
In America the term "church" has technical meanings when referring to an organization that do not relate to any particular religion. There are Buddhist churches and Muslim churches in the US. And there are Christian temples. We are the first Hindu church. The special uses of the word "church" can be explored here.
Can we have our wedding here?
The monastery does not conduct weddings. Couples from time to time are married by a Hindu priest brought to the island for the occasion and afterwards come to the temple for blessings. For more information on wedding options click here.


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Two Leaves and a Bud, Organic Orchard Berry, Whole Leaf Herbal Tea Sachets, Caffeine Free, 15 Sachets, 1.06 oz (30 g) (Discontinued Item)
Shipping Weight:?0.29 kgShipping WeightThe Shipping Weight includes the product, protective packaging material and the actual shipping box. In addition, the Shipping Weight may be adjusted for the Dimensional Weight (e.g. length, width & height) of a package. It is important to note that certain types of products (e.g. glass containers, liquids, fragile, refrigerated or ice packed) will often require protective packaging material. As such, these products will reflect a higher Shipping Weight compared to the unprotected product.
- Product Code: TLA-00037
- UPC Code: 894058000378
- Package Quantity: 15 Sachets, 1.06 oz (30 g)
- Dimensions: 9.7 x 9.7 x 11.7 cm , 0.07 kg
- Est. 2004
- We Take Tea Personally
- Non GMO Project Verified
- USDA Organic
- 15 Individually Wrapped Whole Leaf Tea Sachets
- US-Bio 668 EU/Non-Eu Agriculture
- Gluten Free
- Kosher
- Certified Organic by QAI
When you want a twist on your cup of chamomile, we're ready with this blend that includes sweet apple and strawberry. You'll wish this tea grew on trees — although it practically does.
Origin - Europe
Caffeine - No buzz, Nada, Zip
We believe the finest tea should be prepared in its natural form - real whole leaf - for a fuller, nuanced flavor.
Our whole leaf tea comes individually packaged in pyramid shaped sachets. Worried about waste? These sachets are compostable and the clear sleeves that keep our tea fresh are made to decompose.
Our sachets are particularly portable! We stash them in backpacks and bicycle jerseys. Our tea will travel with you wherever you're headed ... just add water.
We take tea personally.
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Our company name, Two Leaves and a Bud, refers to the portion of the tea plant - Camellia sinensis - plucked to make the best tea. We have high standards, and we're not ashamed to admit it.
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Bobby Jenks: Jenks quietly turned in an excellent first half, with 8.79 K/9 and 1.88 BB/9. An inflated HR/FB rate (18.5%) has left his line looking merely good, but Bobby has reduced his percentage of contact within the zone nearly 10 percent from 2008 (93.1% to 83.6%). He's missing bats, displaying sharp command and still burning worms (54.2 GB%). That's a recipe for success.
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Upper Campus - Bresnan ArenaPage address: http://www.mnsu.edu/busoff/msumqtvr/tour_pages/uppercampus/inside/taylorcenter/commencement/fall2001/mainfloor_mid_front.html
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The Bresnan Arena features space for 4,800 Maverick sports spectators, seatings for 49 wheelchairs and 49 companions, two large concession areas and a food court. Overlooking the arena is the 2,800-square foot Dale and Wilma Johnson Alumni Room, a great reception area for a variety of uses including hospitality functions of the Maverick Booster Club. The Arena will also provides space for each year's December commencement where 1,500 graduates and 3,000 guests are expected.
The Taylor Center, with a total area of 142,951 square feet serves as "the" gateway to campus for students, alumni, friends, faculty and staff. The building is the new home for men's and women's Maverick basketball, women's volleyball and men's wrestling.
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Please join us for a screening of the HBO documentary 50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus. Produced in association with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, this film recounts the little-known story of Gilbert and Eleanor Kraus's extraordinary efforts to save 50 young lives in the heart of the Nazi empire just a few months after Kristallnacht, the worst outbreak of organized violence instigated by the Nazis against Jews until that point.
A conversation with filmmaker Steven Pressman, Paul Shapiro, director of the Museum's Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies and Daniel Kraus, Granson of Gilbert and Eleanor Kraus, will follow the film.


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Center for Worker Freedom's Matt Patterson to Debate Unionization of Chattanooga's Volkswagen Plant
Posted by Courtney Mattison on Thursday, October 17th, 2013, 5:12 PM PERMALINK
Matt Patterson of the Center for Worker Freedom is a panelist at tonight's "Your Voice, Your Future" town hall questioning whether Chattanooga's Volkswagen plant should be unionized.
The issue is gaining national attention as four workers from the Chattanooga plant have filed complaints with the National Labor Relations Board alleging they are being coerced by the company into unionizing. This compliant comes after eight workers at the plant filed complaints with the National Labor Relations Board alleging they were misled by United Automobile Workers (UAW), the union seeking to organize the plant, when signing cards requesting representation.
The town hall can be streamed live at WTVC NewsChannel 9's website from 7pm-8:30pm EST, here.
Can't tune in? Follow the event on social media with the official hashtag: #YourVoiceYourFutureNC9TownHall or check back for a debate recap here tomorrow.
Questions for the panelists can be submitted using the official hashtag or by email to email@example.com.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Proposes New Vape Tax in Budget Request
Posted by Paul Blair on Wednesday, January 18th, 2017, 5:07 PM PERMALINK
In his $152.3 billion state budget proposal, Governor Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) proposed a 10-cent per mL tax on the liquid contained in electronic cigarettes and vapor products. The tax would be imposed on the wholesale level and would apply both to e-liquid that contains nicotine and e-liquid that does not. According to state revenue estimates, the tax would generate $3 million annually.
This reckless tax hike proposal flies in the face of conclusive evidence that vapor products are effective smoking cessation tools that represent no greater than 5 percent of the harms to consumers as traditional combustible tobacco cigarettes. Balancing the state budget on the backs of smokers looking to quit flies in the face of decades of efforts aimed at curbing cigarette use to drive down public health costs.
Currently, six states impose an excise tax on vapor products including North Carolina (5 cents per mL), Louisiana (5 cents per mL), Kansas (20 cents per mL), West Virginia (7.5 cents per mL), Pennsylvania (40% wholesale), and Minnesota (95% wholesale). Beginning April 1, California will also impose a 27.3% wholesale tax on vapor products.
Earlier this month I outlined the possible relationship between state overspending problems like New York's and possible tax threats to vapor products in the states. That map can be found below and the original piece can be read here. Click the map to enlarge.
Though only a small portion of Cuomo's large tax hike plans (including an extension of the nearly 9% "temporary" tax surcharge on income over $1 million), the tax on vapor products is among the most punitive. It not only targets smokers, who are some of the most heavily taxed consumers in the United States, but it targets former smokers who have found vapor products as a successful means of quitting smoking. Similar to other nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs), vapor products should remain taxed at the sales tax rate exclusively.
The state's declining revenue collections from cigarettes may play a role in the increased interest from the governor in taxing vapers. During the current fiscal year, tobacco products generated about $1.3 billion for the state, a figure projected to decrease to roughly $1.2 billion this year and even further in future years. At $4.35 per pack, New York's state cigarette tax is the highest in that nation. Residents of the Big Apple are hit with another local tax that brings smokes bought there to a per pack tax rate of $5.85.
This high cigarette tax rate has led to the highest rate of cigarette smuggling in the nation. According to an analysis conducted by the nonpartisan Tax Foundation and Mackinac Center for Public Policy, 55.4 percent of cigarettes consumed in the state are smuggled in, which helps consumers avoid paying taxes on the products.
Unlike cigarettes, consumers can purchase vapor products online where taxes are not collected or imposed by the government. This will result in the closing of vape shops across the Empire State, a loss in sales, income, and excise tax revenue, and will harm those seeking a brick and mortar experience in their quit journey.
The legislature should reject this senseless cash grab and focus on spending restraint instead.
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Isn't it wonderful to give away other people's money? First you come up with all kinds of freebies. Then you decide who should foot the cost! You won't pay for the freebies from savings or sacrificing other services which may not be as needed. Nope, you find some suckers to pay for it by taxing them more! Wow, that's really clever. And the population of Florida just keeps on growing, and New York's shrinking. I guess people aren't as dumb as we think they are.
New York State collects over one billion dollars a year in cigarette taxes. He's now proposing a tax that will collect '3 million dollars' per year. Do you really think he'll leave it at that? Hah!
Thank God I moved out of New York years ago.
New York (like California and other states) are hurting for revenue now more than ever, partly due to the tobacco bonds they've issued in recent years. These tobacco bonds leverage future tobacco tax and MSA payments, which are proportional to the sales of actual tobacco cigarettes in the state. Now that smokers are switching from smoking to vaping, these states are having to pull funds from other revenue pools to pay the dividends on the bond issues, and they're scrambling to find another revenue source (vaping).
These states gambled that smokers would continue to smoke at current or higher rates, and the tobacco economy would continue on the projected course. They were wrong.
ATR Statement in Support of Steven Mnuchin for Treasury Secretary
Posted by ATR on Wednesday, January 18th, 2017, 1:14 PM PERMALINK
ATR President Grover Norquist issued the following statement today in support of President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Steven Mnuchin for Secretary of the Treasury:
"Americans for Tax Reform supports Donald Trump's nomination of Steven Mnuchin to be the next Secretary of the Treasury. Mr. Mnuchin truly understands the importance of tax reform and its positive impact on economic growth and job creation. He has extensive experience in housing, finance, banking, and trade, as well as a far-reaching comprehension of financial markets.
"Mr. Mnuchin has committed to passing pro-growth tax reform in 2017. It has been more than thirty years since tax reform was last signed into law and our tax code is woefully outdated and uncompetitive. Pro-growth reform will ensure higher wages, more jobs, and a stronger economy while also helping our businesses compete with the rest of the world.
"Under President Obama Americans have seen the role of government in the market increase exponentially with regulatory regimes such as the Dodd-Frank Act. While Dodd-Frank was supposed to target Wall Street, impacts of the law have instead fallen heaviest on Main Street, reducing small business lending, shuttering credit unions and community banks, and growing the number of unbanked Americans.
"Mr. Mnuchin has made it clear that reforming the Dodd-Frank Act will be his 'number one priority on the regulatory side' once he becomes Secretary of the Treasury.
"I know that Mr. Mnuchin will be a leader in his role as Treasury head, and will work to ensure American consumers and taxpayers are protected, while also working to foster a regulatory climate that allows business to grow and prosper."
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Norquist: Trump and House GOP Tax Reform Plan Coming Together
Posted by Hannah Daniel on Tuesday, January 17th, 2017, 3:28 PM PERMALINK
ATR president Grover Norquist was a guest today on Mornings with Maria on the Fox Business Network to discuss tax reform. He said:
The big story over time is how Trump's plan and the House Republican plan – Chairman Brady and Paul Ryan – have come together. Remember, Trump started at 15% -- the corporate rate – and the Republican plan started at 25%. When they updated it they moved it to 20% towards where Trump was. Trump's was the only Republican plan, of all the 1500 Republican candidates for president, he was the only one who didn't include full expensing for business investment in his first plan. Second plan, he joined with the House in going to full expensing for business. So rather than long depreciation schedules, you expense it the first year. Very powerful pro-growth tool. So on both of the drivers of growth, full expensing and a lower corporate rate, the Trump plan and the House Republican plan have moved towards each other in the right direction.
The full video can be found here
Some people's tax brackets will actually be raised and many people will pay MORE in income tax than under Obama.
How is this tax reform?
Norquist Statement Urging Support of Betsy DeVos Nomination
Posted by John Kartch on Monday, January 16th, 2017, 5:46 PM PERMALINK
ATR President Grover Norquist sent the following letter urging senators to approve the nomination of Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education:
On behalf of Americans for Tax Reform, I write you to urge your committee and the full United States Senate to approve the nomination of Betsy DeVos to become the Secretary of Education.
Betsy DeVos has been a leader in providing innovative solutions to bring higher quality education to children throughout the United States who are most lacking in educational options and opportunity.
As chairperson of the American Federation for Children, Mrs. DeVos assisted organizations and lawmakers in dozens of states to promote and adopt policies to enable students, particularly from high-need communities, to have equal access to schools that best meet their educational needs.
Thanks in part to Mrs. DeVos, more than half the states have tax policies that encourage charitable donations to scholarship funds to help students from low-income families, or encourage support for students with disabilities, or enable parents to choose schools that best meet the needs of their children. More than 40 states now have charter school laws.
The specific approach of education tax credits to encourage increased charitable support for scholarship funds has been especially effective in providing children from low-income families a financial pathway to attend a quality school – something that upper income parents already can provide for their children. At present, 17 states have a donation tax credit law for scholarships, which serve as models for Congress to consider adopting nationally so that many more children can be empowered to attend schools that will provide the education they need and deserve.
Thanks to the leadership and encouragement of Betsy DeVos, there are millions of students who have an education that puts them on a quality-of-life trajectory to become productive citizens.
It is this kind of national leadership that has made a positive difference in the lives of so many students that warrants your approval for Betsy DeVos to become the next Secretary of Education.
Grover Norquist
President, Americans for Tax Reform
Rep. Emmer's "CREATE Jobs Act" Will Fix America's Competitiveness Problem
Posted by Toni-Anne Barry on Friday, January 13th, 2017, 5:42 PM PERMALINK
Congressman Tom Emmer (R-MN) recently introduced H.R. 533, the Corporate Rate Equality and Trade Empowerment (CREATE) Jobs Act. This innovative legislation lowers the corporate tax rate to a globally competitive level so American businesses are able to compete in the global economy. ATR urges all members of Congress to support and co-sponsor Rep. Emmer's bill.
America's corporate income tax rate is close to 15 percent higher than the average in the developed world. The tax rate has barely changed since tax reform was passed 30 years ago in 1986. At the time, we lowered our rate to 39 percent – below the developed average of 44 percent. Since then, other countries have cut their rates aggressively.
32 of the 35 developed countries have reduced their corporate rates since 2000. Only the U.S. and Chile have higher corporate tax rates than they did in 2000. Our high rate makes it difficult, if not impossible for our businesses to compete with competitors that have much lower rates Canada (26.3 percent), the United Kingdom (20 percent), and Ireland (12.5 percent).
The CREATE Jobs act would address this inequity by reducing the U.S. corporate rate to five points below the OECD average and creating a process by which the U.S. rate is regularly reviewed to ensure economic competitiveness.
The current high U.S. rate not only hurts American competitiveness, it has real world implications for the economy. The high rate has resulted in close to 50 American businesses leaving the country through an inversion in the past decade, according to data compiled by Democrats on the Ways and Means Committee. The uncompetitive code has also resulted in a net loss of more than $700 billion in assets that have been acquired by foreign competitors according to a report by Ernst and Young.
By creating a system that creates a competitive corporate tax rate, Rep. Emmer's CREATE Jobs Act ensures that the U.S. again becomes a leader in the global economy and it stays there. Members of Congress should support and pass H.R. 533 to help provide a much needed booster shot to the economy.
The letter can be read here.
ATR Supports Rep. Renacci's "Fiscal State of the Nation" Resolution
Posted by Toni-Anne Barry on Friday, January 13th, 2017, 5:15 PM PERMALINK
ATR today sent a letter in support for H.Con.Res.8, the Fiscal State of the Nation Resolution, introduced by Congressman Jim Renacci (R-Ohio) along with 34 other members of the House of Representatives.
This bipartisan resolution will require the Comptroller of the United States to provide an official report on the financial status of the United States to a joint session of Congress.
Financial statements for the United States are already compiled, but are too complex and too long. As a result, important information on the federal government's assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses, and sustainability of programs are often ignored or missed by Members of Congress, the media, and the public.
The full letter can be read here.
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ATR Supports the Health Savings Act of 2017
Posted by Toni-Anne Barry on Friday, January 13th, 2017, 4:45 PM PERMALINK
Americans for Tax Reform recently sent a letter supporting H.R. 35, the Health Savings Act of 2017 sponsored by Congressman Michael Burgess (R-Texas). By making important improvements to HSAs this commonsense legislation gives individuals and families the ability to make the best decision for their medical needs.
The incoming Congress is committed to reform our health care system by repealing and replacing Obamacare as well as implementing reforms that put patients first and are fiscally responsible. The Heath Savings Act of 2017 will expand the limits of HSAs, helping to ensure patient-centered healthcare reforms by keeping costs low and allowing Americans to make decisions that fit their needs.
ATR support the Health Savings Act of 2017 and urges all members of congress to vote is support of this commonsense legislation.
The letter can be read here.
This is NOT "commonsense" legislation! The funds that go into an HSA come out of the worker's pockets!! We had an HSA when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. We had to pay a deductible of $4k. It took us over 2 years to pay that off - in that time, we almost lost our house due to the unexpected medical bills!!! We did not make enough to have had that amount put aside "in case".
The ACA MUST NOT BE REPEALED until there is another plan in place. DO NOT leave the American citizens who work so hard every day high & dry!! PLEASE. I'm begging you.
ATR Joins Coalition Urging Confirmation of Scott Pruitt as EPA Head
Posted by Justin Sykes on Thursday, January 12th, 2017, 1:26 PM PERMALINK
Americans for Tax Reform this week joined over 20 other free market organizations in sending a letter to U.S. Senators supporting and urging confirmation of Attorney General Scott Pruitt as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Highlights from the letter are below with a PDF of the full letter.
"Attorney General Pruitt has consistently fought for Oklahoma families and communities and has been a stalwart defender against federal intrusion into state and individual rights. Notably, Mr. Pruitt led a multi-state effort opposing the EPA's unlawful attempt to take over the nation's electricity grid under section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act," the letter states.
In addition to Mr. Pruitt's work fighting Obama's Clean Air Act overreach, the letter also cites that, "Attorney General Pruitt has stood up for states, families, and the Constitution by opposing the Administration's unconstitutional regulatory overreach through the re-definition of the waters of the United States."
Both the Clean Power Plan and Waters of the U.S. Rule infringe state sovereignty, impede the Constitution, and will have far reaching negative impacts on jobs, income, and economic prosperity across America if they are allowed to move forward.
Americans for Tax Reform supports all the work Mr. Pruitt has done to fight these instances of overreach and others, and urges Senators to support his confirmation as EPA Administrator.
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Amendments to Obamacare Repeal Resolution Aim to Delay and Distract
Posted by Alexander Hendrie on Wednesday, January 11th, 2017, 8:36 AM PERMALINK
Possible Prescription Drug Importation Amendments Are Not the Solution to Reducing Prices
The Senate is expected to soon vote on S.Con.Res.3, a budget resolution providing for repeal of Obamacare. This "repeal resolution" is step one in undoing the legacy of broken promises under the Barack Obama presidency which have led to higher healthcare costs, cancelled plans, lost doctors, and more than one trillion ($1,000,000,000,000) in tax increases which hit American families and small businesses.
This is a huge win for taxpayers, and should be supported by all Senators. During consideration of the repeal resolution, it is expected that Senators will also offer a number of amendments during consideration of the repeal resolution with the aim of distracting and delaying the process. One example of this is a series of introduced amendments that call for the importation of market distorting price controls on prescription medicines.
Members of the Senate should vote "no" on any importation amendments – and many of the other amendments expected to be offered during consideration of the repeal resolution. The purpose of this budget resolution is to allow for an expedited process to repeal Obamacare through budget reconciliation. More time wasted on amendments threatens the entire process of repealing Obamacare.
Importation schemes are not the solution to lower prices or a more efficient healthcare system. Instead, they would disrupt the system of medical innovation and increase long-term costs through the domino effect of fewer life-saving and life-preserving medicines. These amendments are simply an attempt by some Senators to play political games by proposing a seemingly free market way to reduce prescription drug prices.
The truth is, allowing importation of prescription medicines is not pro-free trade. Almost every other country in the world has excessive price controls on medical innovation. Prices are not determined by the free market but by politicians offering voters seemingly cheap medicines. In turn, allowing importation of a drug also means for the importation of the price controls.
This is the opposite of free trade. Free trade means transparent prices with no tariffs, barriers, or price controls. The U.S. is one of the few countries that allow drug prices to be (mostly) set by the free market, and is also a leader in medical innovation. Reversing this trend by allowing ill-thought out importation policies will hurt American innovators which pour billions of dollars each year into creating new innovative medicines that result in substantial long-term savings for our healthcare system.
The Senate will soon vote on a repeal resolution that will lead to a giant tax cut for American families and small businesses. This is a huge win.
Members should not dilute or threaten this win by passing amendments that slow or endanger the process, especially those that promote dangerous, anti-free market policies like importation of price controls on prescription medicines.
Email Privacy Act Reintroduced in Congress
Posted by Andreas Hellmann on Tuesday, January 10th, 2017, 10:44 AM PERMALINK
On Monday, January 9th, 2017 Kansas Rep. Kevin Yoder (R-KS) and Rep. Jared Polis (D-CO) reintroduced the Email Privacy Act. This bipartisan bill will plug a loophole that allows civil and criminal investigative agencies the ability to bypass Fourth Amendment protections of our online content.
The Email Privacy Act would update the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) of 1986 to underline that all a warrant is required in order to search Americans' online communications, regardless of when the email was crafted. ECPA contains an unintended loophole that allows the government to search any email older than 180 days stored on a third-party server, such as Google Mail, Yahoo Mail or Apple's iCloud, without a warrant.
Grover Norquist, President of Americans for Tax Reform strongly argued in favor of the Email Privacy Act legislation. "American privacy was the big winner when the House passed the Email Privacy Act! They send the bill to the Senate after a 419 -0 vote. If the Senate concurs the government will need a warrant to read your e-mails—just as they have always needed a warrant to read your snail mail."
Katie McAuliffe, ATR's Federal Affairs Manager and Executive Director of Digital Liberty said,
"Passage of the Email Privacy Act was a large bipartisan effort and a major victory in securing American's digital privacy. Updating the Electronic Communications Privacy Act is absolutely necessary in order to secure the privacy of emails and other items stored in the Cloud."
In the 114th Congress (2015-2016) the House voted 419-0 to pass the legislation, but the bill stalled in the Senate Judiciary Committee after amendments were offered that privacy advocates said would give the civil and criminal investigative agencies even more "unwarranted" surveillance power than the status quo.
Both House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) and Ranking Member John Conyers (D-MI) are original cosponsors of the bill. Representatives Doug Collins (R-GA), Will Hurd, (R-TX), Ted Poe (R-TX), Susan DelBene (D-WA), Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), and Judy Chu (D-CA) have also joined as original cosponsors of the bill.


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Skip to comments.Romney & Benghazi
Posted on 11/01/2012 8:17:00 PM PDT by PAR
This will likely not be a popular opinion but I suspect many here are thinking the same thing and are probably keeping quiet because we are so close to the election and we all desperately want to be rid of Obama (If you doubt that I feel that way check out my posting history).
The Marine who was on tonight essentially said that men & women in uniform everywhere believe that the fundamental tenet that our service people never leave anyone behind is under attack.
I understand that Romney is pursing what he believes is the best strategy to win, and he probably believes that talking about Benghazi introduces an element of risk that just isn't necessary at this point. He thinks he has it wrapped up. But, given the the seriousness of Obama's malfeasance, I believe that in order for Romney to behave with integrity and as a leader he must, at the bare minimum, let the people know that he understands the gravity of the situation and at least ask some very pointed and relevant questions. This situation demands it.
I defended Romney's liberal policies and actions in Mass. because I said he had to "go along to get along" in such a liberal state. But even when I said it what bothered me most about it is that we have someone who perhaps compromises his principles in order to get what he wants/needs. Now would be an excellent time, Mr. Romney, to demonstrate to conservatives and those in uniform that you will stand up for what is right regardless the consequences.
Romney is clearly dodging the issue. He thinks the economy will win him the election and other stuff are distractions. Plus he shot too soon and drew MSM attention to himself and now is gunshy.
If he loses he will look like just another stupid AH like McCain was.
The last thing Romney needs is the weekend before the election to be filled with media reports that he has made "wild, reckless, baseless" claims that the Obama administration was somehow running guns to Islamic terrorists and committing treason against this country. News like that might make a lot of Independents say "What a loon! I'm not voting for that guy! He's a nut!"
This is the third or fourth post I've answered regarding this. People are NOT thinking about what is involved here: CIA, intelligence, security, etc. This isn't about Mitt, as another person mentioned on the OTHER "Mitt should speak out thread." IF Mitt were to say anything the MSM would make Benghazi about the political race. This is more than that. Heroes died. They need to be vindicated.
Mitt has most likely been privy to intelligence briefings so anything he says might not be okay for speaking outloud. The info may have not been declassified yet.
We should know better...we complain about security leaks by Dems and then want Mitt to do the same.
It's not that Romney doesn't care or think that the Bengazi story is a huge scandal. It's just that 90 percent of voters know so little of it (thanks to an absentee media) that it won't resonate like the focus on the economy. Sad to say, but it probably didn't test well with focus groups, and at this point, he's better of expending time and energy on what has worked and continues to work. I can't wait to evict Obama.
It won't do his chances any good, and it will not bring anyone back to life. The moment he says something there will be two possible risks that those that only follow big media will see-
1) Romney is giving away secrets from his briefings - even if it is stuff available on any media outlet, if it is also stuff he was told in a meeting the press will ask for conservative outrage that they show when they claim Obama can't keep a secret.
2) going back to the 'leaks'. You know there is a great chance for an Obama positive 'leak' that refutes Romney simply because it is supposed to be a secret therefore the White House will neither confirm nor deny it and no one will be able to verify it.
Right now its a no win from Romney's position.
I repeat, the most farcical thing I have seen in my 61 years on this Earth is the journalism community castigating Romney for not doing their job. Romney has been getting briefed on National Security matters and has to walk a very fine line here. He can not reveal briefing material because he has sworn not to. And it is not his job to do what a free press in a free country should be doing. The disgrace rests solely on the shoulders of journalists and I hope I live long enough to see them get their just due.
I think you answered your own question
He can't address it now. The media is lined up hoping he'll address it. That's probably what Obama is praying for because he has to address it himself. Romney can't take a chance right now. We'll get him. The people who will vote for him wouldn't hold him responsible even if Mitt said anything. Patience.
He can't address it now. The media is lined up hoping he'll address it. That's probably what Obama is praying for because he has to address it himself. Romney can't take a chance right now. We'll get him. The people who will vote for him wouldn't hold him responsible even if Mitt said anything. Patience.
I have said this before, but in my devious mind I can see Mitt being intentionally fed intelligence about Benghazi so that he can't talk about it publicly. Do you think the left would think of that? I do. I'm sure David Axlerod, and Obama would.
this issue is not one that is easily communicated in a soap box speech to supporters.
IMO it's best that this issue is talked about via surrogates on sit down news progs and Sunday shows for now. We just can't risk one stupid voter or the media spinning his words against him. We don't have the media on our side, except Fox.
but first thing Wed morning, I expect Romney to begin talking about this, explaining the situation to those who aren't up to speed and get his ducks in a row to do something about The Traitor once he takes office. but he should convene an investigation starting Wednesday. No doubt.
Imagine a thumb pointed down.
Perhaps you could bring this up again.... next fing Wednesday.
I wouldnt say that. It's all over facebook. and the nitwits have to see it.
The problem is that for all we or anyone else knows, Romney doesn't see it as a significant issue or one worth discussing. I think he can bring it up without coming across as politicizing it. He simply needs to say that others have raised relevant questions that have a bearing on whether the Americans in Benghazi needlessly died and that those questions could be answered right NOW by the administration. Then tell us what the questions are.
I see it, too, that's how those people act and think. I wish it wasn't that way, but these are not normal times.
When he wins, the whole place needs a good cleaning of all the Clintonistas, Obamaites, and even some RINO Bushies.
Crowley shut him down when he was going for the Marxist's throat, and he was smart enough to spot the trap Sheiffer laid out in the third debate.
What can he say now? Watch Fox News? It's the only news outlet (cable channel) reporting on Benghazi. The alphabets are silent and cnn is reporting B.S.
Pray and hope for something to break BIG tomorrow.
Rule #1: When your opponent is busy digging himself into a hole, don't interrupt him...
Romney is handling this exactly right. Note that he is not privy to classified intelligence reports. Anything he says would be conjecture and can easily be refuted and ridiculed by the Obama campaign.
Elected officials such as McCain, Ayotte, and others are already raising cain over this issue.
Lastly, most voters have no clue about details of Benghazigate.
Exactly "for all we or anyone else knows." You, as anyone else, do NOT KNOW if he sees it as being significant, or not. Just to answer THAT question: I am sure he sees it as majorly significant, but he CANNOT speak of it yet.
"Imagine a thumb pointed down.
Perhaps you could bring this up again.... next fing Wednesday."
I understand the sentiment and believe me there isn't anyone alive who wants to see Obama gone more than me, which is why this has created massive cognitive dissonance for me.
Bottom line for me is that its just too big and important for a leader to ignore and I think he can address it without having it blow up in his face.
Does anyone know if a president can be impeached after he's no longer in office? I want Nobama thrown in jail for the murder of americans and for all the corruption he and his administration have committed.
I don't think making speeches about the issue will be helpful because the MSM will make Obama out to be the victim. I do believe that raising the issue indirectly through advertising, particularly SuperPAC advertising not tied to the Romney campaign, could be effective. Just have the father outlining events then asking "please join me in asking President Obama to come clean about what happened to my son".
Re: the media salivating... There was a post earlier this week about yet ANOTHER media d-bag being caught on a hot mic waiting for Romney to say something "stupid". They are all coiled like vipers (apologies to vipers everywhere) just waiting for the slightest chance to strike.
A recent example of them grasping at straws is the incident criticizing Romney for wanting to send foodstuffs to the victims of Sandy. The d-bag response was something along the lines of "what an idiot, they don't need food, they (the Red Cross) need money".
I'm of the mindset of baby steps to the elevator on this one. Get the job first and then get the job done. While I certainly understand the frustration about the lack of commentary on Romney's part, I don't think it's wise to tamper with something that is about to blow sky high.
I'm thinking Romney can, if he says anything, must do it LOUD and LATE, as in Monday, when it is too late for msm to push back and to put it in the form of questions so that he is not making declarative statements but ticking off the accumulated leaks and asking, "Why?".
A leader should not be cowed in the middle of a revolution, but strategic TIMING does matter. Just sayin'.
You do not realize that Romney has no access to CLASSIFIED TOP SECRET documents since he is not an elected official or government employee. Such documents are available only on must need basis.
I once had the Q clearance (top secret clearance), so I understand why Romney does not want to make conjecture statements not based on official documents. He can then be easily refuted and ridiculed by the Obama campaign.
Let elected officials such senators McCain, Ayotte & others handle this, which they are doing quite nicely.
[My 2 cents, modified from another thread.]:
"This wont get any play unless you make it an issue," Romney.
On November Seven,
With your Clear Eye so bright,
Will you pause to ponder,
Could Benghazi have won the night?
Was there enough intelligence
To tell friend from foe?
Would Women be offended
If I did not go slow?
Oh me, - - - oh my,
Whatever should I have done?
To challenge 'Benghazi' Obama,
Or play it safe and fun?
What could I really do?
The polls were very close,
And now I can only ask:
What would Patton do?
Holy crap...
After he is out of office he is private citizen like us and can legally be prosecuted. Impeachment means removal from office.
You are dreaming, the Romney justice department will never go after Obama, anymore than GWBs did with Clinton. That is their code.
Lots of stuff would be released to the press though if Mit was to win. That would be fun for a while.
Romney is damned if he does, damned if he doesn't...The democrats will accuse him of politicizing the deaths if he starts talking about it, and you know the media will gladly help the democrats get that line of attack out there...It is frustrating to see him remain quiet about it, but after seeing dems on fox attacking Romney for even mentioning it, I can see why he has chosen not to address the issue at this point...
Romney knows what he is doing. Right now the info on the Embassy attack is scattered and I am betting the Republicans are telling him to lay low on it and let them do the talking and I must say they are doing a good job. They know the msm will not touch it as long as Romney is not talking. Just wait and see what happens if Mitt is elected.
Just wait and see what happens if Mitt is elected.
"If" is too hypothetical.
I do hope this all comes out after the election (if Bambi loses it will), the political cowardice of Bambi, the treasonous no reportem media, all need to go far far away and bury themselves.
If Romney wins and we get the senate, the next thing we have to do as conservatives and tea partiers is take down the MSM aka democrats with bylines. If we don't another one worse than Bambi will be elected by them down the road and finish us off for good.
I agree, the way to approach this in a manner that provides for the least risk is to simply ask questions. By doing so, you let people know that YOU consider it a significant issue. And it would be more difficult for the press to ignore it.
Could it be possible that Obama has laid a trap and is just waiting for Romney to wade in so he can snatch victory from the jaws of defeat? In a word, no.
If what happened were any less important I would say sit on it until after the election. But it is HUGE, and because that is the case I think he diminishes himself by not addressing it. He just looks too damn calculating by not saying anything about such a monumental coverup. He is in effect empowering the administration's and media's coverup.
Um, he has (albeit with slightly different words)...
Don't be stupid, don't make it about Mitt.
Let Mitt be Mitt, he does that job better than anyone else!
Those who care about this issue already know about this issue. If Romney speaks up about it it will take the heat OFF of Obama.
When your enemy is walking off a cliff, GET OUT OF THE WAY!
Oh f*ck. A Romney-hater doing threadjumping with a phony issue.
I think he can and should say, "he promised you all the most transparent administration ever, well, obamacare was written behind closed doors and passed in the dead of night by only his party with tricky rules, and recents events in the Middle East, namely Libya tell you otherwise."
I promise you as your president and CIC, this nefarious type of conduct will never happen on my watch. You will have the most transparent administration. Paul Ryan and I are upfront and family guys, just like you all.
Now onto victory! God bless you all and God bless America!
Something like that, said on Monday
Good point, what is that rodent Karl Rove doing except trying to look like he knows what he's talking about on FNC? What is Crossroads doing?
Has your Senator and Congressman addressed the issue? Unlike Mitt Romney, they are elected officials.
I understand your concerns over the risk, but it makes my head spin that a travesty has occurred and we aren't suppose to say anything because of media meanies.
This is war, and silence from Romney is getting as embarrassing as Obama's silence is outrageous.
Risk aversion is exactly why Republicans have lost the country.
Answers to your concerns can be found here.
Lots of GREAT info!
Romney is letting Obama off the hook on Benghazi
Translation : "BLA-BLA-BLA" .
Agree. Farcical.
Security briefings, yes, you have a very good point.
My HO is that 1) Romney cannot opine on this as it has not become general knowledge to the majority of the voters. It has not, and he just cannot inform them- they won't believe him, who can believe this?- it's just not his role at the moment, whether that's convenient to his campaign or not.
and 2) Romney is not in charge. He is applying for the job, he is simply not in charge.
About my first point: Mara Liasson (I Don't know how to spell her name) complained that Mitt had not spoken on this. That's all I need to know. SHE is not there to give him advice; so what did she say that for? A- to set him up, B- to attack him on it from whatever angle possible as ordered and C- to deflect the job/lack thereof away from herself and her liberal media colleagues.
Mitt is not as stupid as they pretended he is.
That makes them just crazy.
The most important reason, other than perhaps security, is that it will not help Mitt with the voters he'll need, and it may hurt him tremendously.
Mitt is just not a gambler. Let's let him get into office and jump at him them.
Benfgazi I misspelled that, Benghazi is a mess. It will never go away. I said it on Sept 11, "Hello,! the ambassador was just killed!". He is equivalent to a four-star general.
These people do not have enough sense to respect that. They will, though.
Won't mention that they DO keep messing with our beloved, dear special ops guys.
BO's lame duck session will be filled with rats performing final daredevil dives off the bus and congressional hearings. Darn, they were so hoping to blame Mitt. Good.
See you all on the other side of this. I think the campaign is over but a few rallies.
And if he wins, he won't, unlike yourself this very moment.
Re: what is that rodent Karl Rove doing except trying to look like he knows what he's talking about on FNC? What is Crossroads doing?
American Crossroads: "Intelligence"
Here's the thing - many of the responses assume that the situation re the media and the people is static. That does not necessarily have to be the case. A leader leads by having the confidence in him/herself to 1) know what is right 2) and be able to convince others to follow his lead. This is what Reagan did.
There is no question the media and Obama would attempt to crucify Romney if he attacked on this issue. But Romney has what very few Republicans will ever have, he has the bullypulpit. They can't ignore him. If he holds a press conference, they have to cover it.
I'm pretty cynical, but I also believe that there are alot of people who are completely sick of the lying media and lying politicians and who would respond well to someone who calls a spade a spade in very blunt terms (BTW, this is one of the reasons he won the first debate).
That was implied by my point.
Weren't you chasing that Palin 2012 bus for a while?
What happened to that? Did she slam on the breaks and you ran into it head on?
So lets see, Palin...Romney.,,mum on Benghazi...
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The Bureau of Land Management's National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board will meet on Monday, November 17, 2008, in Reno to discuss issues relating to the management, protection, and control of wild horses and burros on Western public rangelands. The one-day meeting will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., local time, at the Silver Legacy Resort Casino's Reno Ballroom, 50 East Fourth Street, Reno, Nevada 89501. The agenda of the meeting can be found in the October 16 Federal Register on page 61436.
The Advisory Board provides input and advice to the BLM as it carries out its responsibilities under the 1971 Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act. The law mandates the protection, management, and control of these free-roaming animals in a manner that ensures healthy herds at levels consistent with the land's capacity to support them. The BLM manages about 33,000 wild horses and burros that roam BLM-managed rangelands in 10 Western states.
The public may address the Advisory Board at the November 17 meeting at an appropriate point in the agenda, which is expected to be about 3 p.m., local time. Individuals who want to make a statement should register with the BLM by noon on the day of the meeting at the meeting site. Depending on the number of speakers, the Board may limit the length of presentations, set at three minutes for previous meetings.
Speakers must submit a written copy of their statement to the BLM at the meeting; those who would like to comment but are unable to attend may submit a written statement no later than November 12, 2008, to: Bureau of Land Management, National Wild Horse and Burro Program, WO-260, Attention: Ramona DeLorme, 1340 Financial Boulevard, Reno, Nevada, 89502-7147. Comments may also be e-mailed to: firstname.lastname@example.com. Those submitting comments electronically should include the identifier "WH&B" in the subject of their message and their name and address in the body of the message.
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The Advisory Board meets at least two times a year and the BLM Director may call additional meetings when necessary. Members serve without salary, but are reimbursed for travel and per diem expenses according to government travel regulations.
The BLM, an agency of the U.S. Department of the Interior, manages more land – 258 million surface acres – than any other Federal agency. Most of this public land is located in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The Bureau, with a budget of about $1 billion, also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. The BLM's multiple-use mission is to sustain the health and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. The Bureau accomplishes this by managing such activities as outdoor recreation, livestock grazing, mineral development, and energy production, and by conserving natural, historical, cultural, and other resources on the public lands.


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Hi, my name is Yazid Manou, I'm a french Jimi Hendrix fanatic. Here is an amazing story I'd like to share with you :
Maybe some of you heard the following as I sent it to many people already since mid-february :
In 2005, I found the following in Hard Rock Cafe website (Key West, Florida) :
Telegram dated 10/21/69 sent by Jimi Hendrix to Paul McCartney. The message reads, "We are recording an LP together this weekend in NY. How about coming in to play bass… peace, Jimi Hendrix, Miles Davis, Tony Williams." Today, still looking for a shot of this amazing document, few weeks ago I found the telegram is on display in Hard Rock Cafe Prague (Czech Republic) accompanied by a response from Peter Brown saying Paul is away on holiday for two weeks
I received the photo (with Brown's answer).
I really think Sir Paul McCartney never heard about this information, even forty three years later !
On March 26th, I talked to Peter Brown (Brian Epstein assistant then executive director of Apple Corps). Peter is the one who answered to the telegram on October 22nd, 1969. He laughed when I said I was quite happy to "find him not dead" !! He said "I'm alive and well !". He did not remember at all this telegram, which is quite natural after 43 years !
But at least, now he knows I put "some" light on this document
Prestigious newspaper Le Monde did a nice article about it and also a London-based journalist :
http://legrandnetwork.blogspot.fr/2012/ ... x-how.html
Stay tuned


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2014 BWF World Junior Championships - Alor Setar, Malaysia.
The 2014 BWF World Junior Championships will be held in Alor Setar , Malaysia from Monday 7 - Friday 18 April 2014.
The Suhandinata Team Cup championships will start on Monday 7 - Friday 11 April while Individual Events for the EYE LEVEL Cups will start from Sunday 13 - Friday 18 April 2014 .
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