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UPDATE: Israeli attacked near Kiryat Arba Transported to Hadassah
11:13 PM An Israeli was injured in rock attack near Kiryat Arba. He was transported to Hadassah Hospital, unconscious with a severe head injury.
The number of rock and firebomb attacks in Judea and Samaria has been very high on Sunday.
9:03 PM In response to increasing tensions in the Middle East, New York police increase security on Synagogues in the city.
8:50 PM El-Al giving major discounts to Israelis overseas who receive emergency call up orders.
7:25 PM Iron Dome systems knock down missiles over Gush Dan/Tel Aviv area. Sirens send residents running to shelters.
6:20 PM: Hamas operator killed along with his family by Israeli rocket. This brings the overall death toll in Gaza since the start of Pillar of defense to 66.
6:12 PM Ben Gurion university in Be'er Sheva will remain closed tomorrow.
6:10 PM IDF has hit 50 terror infrastructure spots in the Gaza strip today.
5:39 PM: Gaza City is in partial darkness this evening. There's no telling whether the electric power was cut by the Hamas or by Israel.
5:25 PM: Over the course of the day, the IDF has targeted over 50 terror sites throughout the Gaza Strip, including under-ground rocket launching sites and terror tunnels, inflicting severe damage to the rocket launching capabilities of terror organizations operating in the Gaza Strip. Furthermore, the IDF targeted Hamas' operational communication infrastructures in the northern Gaza Strip, which are used for issuing orders to operatives as well as the spreading of propaganda. In addition, the IDF targeted a launching site, from which a rocket was fired towards the city of Tel Aviv, as well as several Hamas-affiliated terrorist squads. (IDF)
5:20 PM: IDF artillery fire hitting the Gaza Strip
5:00 PM Air raid siren in S'dot Negev.
4:56 PM 4 rockets land in Eshkol region, no reports of injuries.
4:46 PM Once more, Israeli press talking about representatives going to Cairo to discuss a cease fire. UPDATE: Both Defense Minister Barak and Foreign Minister Liberman say there will be no talking while rockets falling.
4:44 PM Rockets fired at S'derot and Sha'ar HaNegev.
4:29 PM Preliminary reports: 4 wounded, one seriously, one moderately in the Ofakim region. UPDATE: 2 seriously wounded. Rocket hit next to car.
UPDATE: 5 wounded, 2 adults and 2 year old daughter were in a car and two passersby.
4:18 PM Sirens going off in S'dot Negev and Sha'ar HaNegev. 7 rockets fired. Most fall in open areas.
4:05 PM Channel 2 TV reports that a car near Ofakim was hit by a rocket, and there are 4 wounded; 2 moderately, 2 lightly.
4:04 PM US Ambassador to Israel, Dan Schapiro met with Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak and reviewed the new Iron Dome (5th installation) protecting Greater Tel-Aviv and promised another 300 Million Dollars — for their to be a total of 13 Iron Dome installations. (source)
3:56 PM Reports of rocket strike in Negev area. MDA forces responding.
3:13 PM Air Raid sirens in Eshkol region
3:10 PM In a lightening fast operation, the IDF Homefront command fixed a number of sirens in Central Israel that were not working well over the past few days.
3:04 PM Air Raid Sirens in Eshkol region
2:46 PM Video of Iron Dome taking out GRAD rockets less than an hour ago.
2:45 PM Two GRAD rockets taken out by Iron Dome (fired at Ashdod area
2:21 PM Direct hit on a house in Ashkelon….no injuries.
2:15 PM Reports that the last barrage of rockets towards Ashdod and area was over 15 rockets in one shot.
2:10 PM Air Raid Sirens as another rocket barrage is headed for Ashkelon.
2:05 PM Another rocket hits Ashdod. Forces responding to 2 locations.
2:02 PM Iron Dome working overtime to take out Grad rocket strike on Ashdod and area….
2:01 PM Another Air Raid Siren in Ashdod….GRAD rocket lands in Ashdod…forces responding.
1:44 PM Notice to Ashdod residents. IDF sappers are going to explode a fallen rocket soon. If you hear a boom, its a controlled explosion.
1:40 PM 3 rockets land in Beer Sheva. No Injuries.
1:26 PM Air Raid Sirens in Beer Sheva area.
1:23 PM IDF dropping leaflets into Gaza: Important Message to Gaza Strip residents: Hamas is playing with fire and endangering your lives for naught. The IDF is proceeding to the next phase. For your own safety, we ask you to adhere to our instructions and distance yourselves from Hamas operatives and infrastructure. Sincerely, THE IDF.
1:21 PM Israeli Government meeting to decide on IDF ground incursion (Udi Segal, Channel 1 TV)
1:14 PM Reports of a direct hit in Sederot. Unconfirmed, as MDA and Homefront command responds.
1:04 PM Another barrage of rockets over Southern Israel for the past 15 minutes
12:26 PM IDFSPOX: Rocket fell in Ashkelon near a nursery school.
12:15 PM Siren in Ashdod.
12:08 PM Syria claims IDF killed 3 Syrian soldiers, after IDF shot back at Syrian army position that shot at them on Saturday night.
11:59 PM Ashkelon Beach
11:47 AM IDF takes out launch team that shot at Tel Aviv
11:34 AM Serious injury in Shaar Hanegev from Rocket
11:20 AM Sirens going off in S'derot
11:15 AM Two more rockets shot down over Ashdod.
11:13 AM Rocket fell a short time ago in Ashkelon causing minor damage to a building. More sirens sounding there now.
11:04 AM Sirens in Gan Yavne and Gadera. Also Nitzanim, Beni Aiyish, Chatzor, Ashdod, Iron Dome knocking down rockets.
11:01 AM Two wounded lightly after hit building courtyard in Ashkelon. Car damaged by rocket parts crashing down in Holon.
10:48 AM Warning sirens in Holon, Ashdod. Rocket lands in Ashdod, security forces on their way.
10:39 AM Air raid sirens in Rishon L'Tzion, Givatayim, Gan Raveh.
10:33 AM: Iron Dome intercepted two rockets fired at Tel Aviv.
10:32 AM: Sirens in Tel Aviv, Rishon L'Tzion, Givatayim and Ramat Gan.
10:31 AM: A volley of Rockets fired at Regional Counsil Eshkol, one lands inside a village.
10:30 AM: Iron Dome intercepted two rockets over Ashdod.
10:29 AM: Sirens in Ashdod and Ashkelon.
10:20 AM: Kerem Shalom crossing in the southern Gaza Strip has opened and trucks carrying medicine and food are moving into into Gaza City.
10:29 AM Hamas: Using human shields is our policy.
10:26 AM Conflicting reports: High ranking Hamas member – Cease fire within a day or two. High ranking Israeli parliamentarian – We're not stopping anytime soon.
10:18 AM IDF has, in principle, authorized plans for entry of ground troops into Gaza.
10:17 AM 3 rockets knocked down over Ashdod.
10:05 AM Siren in Ashdod
10:00 AM Most rockets from Northern Gaza.
A number of countries have expressed interest in buying Iron Dome systems.
Islamic Jihad #2 says, "From the first rocket to the last bullet, everything we have is from Iran." (Galei Tzahal)
9:56 AM Mortar land inside community near Gaza. Shrapnel damage to building. No injuries.
9:55 AM Rocket fell in Be'er Tuvia region. Open area. No injuries.
9:51 AM ALL the rockets landed in open areas from the massive barrage!
New Alert in Shaar haNegev
9:45 AM 2 rockets taken out by Iron Dome over Ashdod.
9:42 AM MASSIVE rocket barrage on its way to southern Israel, all along Gaza region, over 40 areas listed. Iron Dome Responding
9:32 AM Eshkol Region Siren
8:38 AM: A Grad rocket hit a residential building in Ashkelon, one resident injured. A second missile hit a car in the city, and two rockets landed in open areas out of town.
8:02 AM: Two rockets fell and exploded in an open area in the Regional Council Eshkol.
7:08 AM: Overnight, IAF aircraft targeted dozens of underground rocket launchers, causing severe damage to the rocket launching capabilities of Hamas and other terror organizations.
A short while ago, two sites in the northern Gaza Strip were targeted: Saraya – a Hamas primary training base and command center – and a communications antenna used by Hamas to carry out terror activity against the State of Israel. A number of training bases owned by Hamas were also targeted throughout the Gaza Strip. Additionally, Israeli Navy soldiers targeted terror sites on the northern Gaza shoreline.
The sites that were targeted were positively identified by precise intelligence over the course of months.
6:50 AM Sunday Morning Update
Shimon Ben-Hamu (23), a resident of Tekoa was killed on Saturday night when his car was hit by a large rock thrown at his car. Ben-Hamu lost control, the car overturned, and he was killed. (HNN)
After midnight, Israel saw a noticeably visible decrease in rockets shot from Gaza. While Israel continues to hit terrorist sites, some air attacks were called off due to the presence of too many civilians above the terror target sites (human shields). We are not yet speculating as to the reasons why Hamas fired less missiles overnight.
The Palestinian appealed to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and asked him to stop the Israel attacks, saying Israel was in violation of the Geneva convention.
Gazans are reportedly terrified of an Israeli ground invasion, and many have picked up and moved to the center of Gaza.
There are unconfirmed reports that some of the journalists that Hamas took as Human Shields may have been injured in an IAF strike. This is still unconfirmed and will be updated as soon as we know more.
Rumors continue to fly about a possible Cease-Fire. Netanyahu denies the rumor is true.
12:39 AM (Sunday) Shooting attack at IDF forces from Syria in the Golan Heights near Tel-Chazeka. No injuries to IDF forces, which returned fire.
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Soon, the Zionists will re-enact their Plan. A new surprising event of great magnitude (like the destruction of Al Aqsa mosque) will expand everywhere the conflict between Jews, Muslims and Christians.
The next World War of Religion is already a done deal behind the backs of all people which will be forced to fight for their own Countries in their obligation as citizens. This is to bring chaos and anarchy everywhere and to build in the end one New World Order ruled by a few with a new Pharaoh on top of their beloved pyramid of slavery.
Now there is a need for one single alternative Front to oppose the very detailed Zionist Plan.
The platform must focus on the resolution of that Human dilemma which is at the root of the conflict and that is the antagonism between Individualism and Equality. These two concepts have new meanings in light of a new scientific discovery that now binds one new Progressive Science to Religion.
Since 9/11 it's the War on Terror.
One "false flag" attack so called by error.
Blair, Bush, and Israel had a Pact in store.
Their next surprise is knocking at your door.
A hidden vile Idea from those who want "more".
will use you and your Belief for the next World War.
As "chosen people" gain while Humankind loses.
Greed wins not by the swords but by the words of Moses.
Daring is to tell you when, better then to tell you rhymes.
could not side with either one to get ready for our times.
to look beyond and past today to seek for a solution.
one only hope is there for you and spells Wavevolution……………….
A new type of Revolution wins with the ultimate weapon:
Your Mind.
Whatever you smoked today, please stop: it's too strong for you
Israel provides technology, medical advances, scientific achievements that win Nobel prizes…and the Arabs? They provide terror. From time immemorial, Jews build, Arabs destroy. If they spent the $ that the world gives them on achieving things to help mankind, instead of on weapons to bring us all back to the caves, what a world it would be.
Dear Ettore…did you forget to take that little pink pill today?


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Are You Mad About Mad Men!
Mad Men is based on the experiences from the 1960′s. This show began in 2007 and is mainly set in the office of Sterling Cooper advertising agency. The scenes in this show were all shot in New York to let viewers get the feel of a real advertising business in the 60′s. The designs of the show are closely to perfect to the designs in the time area. The events in this show are actual events that had happen back in the 1960′s. They show today's society the experiences from the 60′s society. Some of those incidences are like smoking, racism, homophobia and sexism. Some people may be offended at times from this show, but these are the real situations and events that people faced back then. The situations in this show have been appealing to many people. It has won several awards for the amazing work they have done. The culture of this time frame has put people back to the feel of the 60′s. They show views about the issues they have had in the advertising industry along with the other problems they had then. This show gives everyone the culture situations and fashions that many people have forgotten about.

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Stories and activities for children aged 18 to 36 months. The programs last approximately 20 minutes. The use of picture books, finger plays, songs, poetry and Mother Goose rhymes, and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group.Library: Orlando Public Library
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Team USA selected Scott Danberg of U.S. Paralympic Track and Field to hold the flag at the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
LONDON – Five-time U.S. Paralympian Scott Danberg was selected to lead the 227-member 2012 U.S. Paralympic Team into Wednesday's (Aug. 29) Opening Ceremony as flag bearer, as announced today by the United States Olympic Committee. Danberg was chosen by a vote of fellow members of Team USA following the team's "Welcome Ceremony" on Monday in the Paralympic Village.
"I am absolutely honored and pleased. This is my fifth Paralympic Games," Danberg (Cooper City, Fla.) said. "For four Games, I have walked behind our nation's flag proudly and now I am so honored to carry it into the stadium. I was so pleased to be nominated by the U.S. Paralympic Track and Field Team. They were so excited for me to be selected. The confidence my team captain had and his approach, they all really wanted me to be selected, and now to have that confidence shown to me by the whole U.S. team is amazing."
Danberg will compete in the F40 men's discus on Sept. 4. Currently ranked No. 7 in the world by the International Paralympic Committee, he won the bronze medal in the discus competition at the 2011 IPC Athletics World Championships. He also won the shot put silver at the 2006 IPC Athletics World Championships and won the shot put at the 2007 Parapan American Games.
"Congratulations to Scott Danberg on being named the United States flag bearer for the Opening Ceremony," said USOC CEO Scott Blackmun. "The London 2012 Paralympic Games have special significance as the Paralympic Movement started here in 1948. As the Games return to its birth place, we celebrate the growth of the movement and the extraordinary Americans who represent our country in this event. It is a tremendous honor to have Scott lead Team USA into this celebration of humanity."
Danberg made his Paralympic Games debut in powerlifting at the Barcelona 1992 Paralympic Games. In 1998, he won the silver medal in the javelin. He competed in the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games as well as the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games.
The 2012 Paralympic Games will take place in London, England, from Aug. 29-Sept. 9, featuring more than 4,000 athletes with a disability, from more than 160 countries. It is slated to be the largest Paralympic Games in history.
More than 500 hours of live streaming will be available through USParalympics.org. Beginning on Aug. 29 and continuing through the conclusion of the Games on Sept. 9, U.S. Paralympics will provide 10 daily video highlights packages via its U.S. Paralympics YouTube channel. The videos will chronicle the competition, athlete stories and will also include the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
In addition to the online content, NBC Sports Network (NBCSN) will air one-hour highlight shows on Sept. 4, 5, 6 and 11 at 7 p.m. EDT. Following the Paralympic Games, NBC will broadcast a 90 minute special from 2-3:30 p.m. EDT on Sept. 16. All NBC and NBC Sports Network Paralympic highlight shows and specials will re-air on Universal Sports Network and UniversalSports.com.
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Safety Tip: Always Use Lights At Night
Plentiful and bright, street lights make it easy to ride after dark on city streets. But equipping your bike with front and rear lights isn't always about seeing the road in front of you, it's also about being seen by others. Capital Bikeshare bikes have lights built in, but you can use these tips with your own bike and to help other bicyclists be seen at night:
1. DC, Maryland and Virginia laws require white front lights on all bikes. A rear red light and/or red reflector is also required.
2. It never hurts to add more lights to your bike or to your bag/helmet!
3. If you are riding on an off-street trail (such as the Mount Vernon Trail) without overhead lighting, you may need to invest in a headlamp or other powerful light to illuminate the trail.
4. You can supplement your lights with brightly colored clothing and retro-reflective material on your helmet, gloves, legbands, and jacket.
5. Lights can keep you visible even during the day, and they're especially helpful in the dawn/dusk, as well as in the rain.
6. Remember to pack extra batteries for longer rides! (Also, batteries drain faster in the cold.)
This is just one tip for safer cycling, but the the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) is a wellspring of more useful information. Make them your go-to resource for safety tips, bike classes, events and more at waba.org.


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In the midst of the NCAA's March Madness, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton welcomed 18 teenage girl athletes and six female coaches from all corners of the globe to the United States as part of the Empowering Women and Girls Through Sports Initiative.
Check out the video on how sports empower these young athletes and coaches.
While in the United States, the delegation from Kazakhstan, Nicaragua, Thailand, Tunisia, Ukraine, and Zimbabwe are participating in a variety of activities including: basketball clinics with their American counterparts, teambuilding exercises, workshops on Title IX and nutrition, and community events associated with the NCAA Women's Final Four Championship.
A partnership between the Department and the NCAA, USA Basketball, and the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), this exchange is a key component of the Empowering Women and Girls Through Sports Initiative. Under this new initiative, the Department is mobilizing all of its international sports programming, from Sports Envoys traveling overseas to Sports Visitors traveling to the United States, to increase the number of women and girls worldwide who are involved in sports. A cornerstone of this initiative is the creation of a new sports mentorship program that will connect women and girls from across the globe with their American counterparts. Click here to learn more.
Stay tuned for updates via @AnnatState on Twitter or SportsUnited on Facebook.
John H. in Illinois writes:
I am very proud to be a part of such a Magnificent Event
Chicago is the Greatest City in the Greatest Country.
I would also enjoy Volunteering for this momentous event.
Can you please let me know the Process to sign up to volunteer.
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My pick is the Giants. It seems like everyone likes the Giants, which is usually the kiss of death. But after watching the Championship Games two weeks ago, I sat there on my couch just really believing that the Giants are the better of these two football teams. For me, it comes down to a couple things. I'm not sold on the Patriots defense. Especially against a team like the Giants, with such dynamic playmakers on offense, and a QB that plays his best games in the biggest games. Eli Manning, Ahmad Bradshaw, Victor Cruz, Hakeem Nicks, Mario Manningham and crew are a far cry from the Broncos and Ravens offenses that the Pats beat to get here.
Also, the key to beating the Patriots is disrupting Tom Brady and not allowing him to get comfortable, which is exactly what the G-Men did to Aaron Rodgers and the Packers two weeks ago. I don't know if I've ever seen a more formidable trio of defensive ends on the same team than Jason Pierre-Paul, Justin Tuck, and Osi Umeniyora.
I expect another excellent game though. And I'm always leery picking against the team that has the better coach and the better quarterback. But the key to winning in today's NFL is being able to pass the ball and rush the passer, and I feel the Giants are better at both.
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Max-Viz-1500 EVS Approved for Bell 429
Astronics Corp.'s Max-Viz-1500 enhanced vision system (EVS) has been approved as an option for the Bell 429 single-pilot cockpit. The Max-Viz-1500 provides a dual optical field of view for improved situational awareness during all phases of rotary and fixed-wing flight. Pilots are given the option to select wide-angle and telephoto views. Bell is offering the EVS on new factory 429s, and also as a retrofit option for existing 429 operators.
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Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton traveled to Istanbul, Turkey March 31-April 1 to attend the second meeting of the "Friends of the Syrian People." This meeting built upon steps that our friends, allies, and the Syrian opposition continue to take in an attempt to halt the slaughter of the Syrian people and pursue a transition to democracy in Syria. During a press availability in Istanbul, Secretary Clinton said, "Today, the international community sent a clear and unified message that we will increase pressure on the Assad regime in Syria and assistance to the opposition. ...We called for an immediate end to the killing in Syria, and we urged the Joint Special Envoy Kofi Annan to set a timetable for next steps. The world will not waiver. Assad must go. And the Syrian people must be free to choose their own path forward."
Following a meeting with the Syrian National Council, Secretary Clinton said, "...People have been working very hard to try to figure out ways to help those inside Syria who are bearing the brunt of the brutality of the Assad regime. We are painfully aware of how brutal the actions by the regime have been. And the Syrian National Council has been working hard to organize different Syrians behind a unified approach because, until recently, it was hard to know how to help. There was not the kind of organized effort, and there was no place within Syria that the opposition controlled, which makes it very difficult to assist."
Secretary Clinton continued, "...I really believe that, with the announcements coming from the meeting today, there will be greater pressure on the regime, there will be more assistance of all kinds for the Syrian National Council, there will be more humanitarian assistance, that the people inside Syria should know they are not alone."
The United States is pursuing every avenue to get humanitarian relief into Syria and is engaged in focused diplomatic efforts to secure full and unfettered access for humanitarian organizations to reach those in need. The United States announced an additional $12.2 million in humanitarian assistance to support the people of Syria, bringing the total amount of U.S. emergency aid to nearly $25 million. This assistance is supporting international and non-governmental humanitarian partners, including the World Food Program (WFP); the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR); the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC); and to non-governmental organizations (NGO).
While in Istanbul, Secretary Clinton also conducted bilateral meetings with Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu and other foreign leaders. Secretary Clinton said:
"... I want to thank Prime Minister Erdogan and the foreign minister, my friend, and the people of Turkey, not only for hosting us, but for being such strong stalwarts in the fight on behalf of the Syrian people. I was pleased to have the opportunity to meet both with the prime minister and the foreign minister. We not only discussed Syria; we discussed the full range of our other shared interests. And I commended Turkey's leadership throughout this crisis and its generosity to the Syrians who have fled across the border seeking refuge from the violence."
You can follow Secretary Clinton's travel on www.state.gov.
Charles F. in the United Kingdom writes:
Why isn't Clinton working to free up Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Gaza instead of meddling in Syrian internal affairs?
Kaunain S. in Pakistan writes:
Friends of Libya (NATO) met and decided to take control of Libian oil resources. They grabbed oil fields and France was the first to start seashore exploration. Some of the friends shared oil fields and some arab states squared score with Qaddafi. Libya once a peaceful nation has now been pushed into tribal wars killing each other in hundreds daily . U S is repeating muslim massacre country after country. Iraq and Afghanistan are fighting within, after being divided on sectarian or ethnic divide. Now U S is threatening Syria because it has always stood by Iran. Mercenaries have been facilitated to infiltrate into Syria to create pretext for invasion. Target is one but purpose of U S and other "friends†differ. U S wants friendly ruler so Israeli borders are secure where as arabs want their specific faith imposed on the Syrian population. They are serving the U S agenda which is to divide muslim umma and then annihilate them one after the other. No wonder hate for America among the muslim population is spreading like wild fire.
Iran attack would prove a disaster not only for M E rulers but the U S forces stationed in bases there too. I hope U S leaders learn from 8 years iran-iraq war where the entire western world and arabs were supporting Iraq in men and material but Iran remained rock which the enemies couldn't crack.
Palgye in South Korea writes:
Be resolved through an internal coup in Syria origin. Currently the 'Friends of Syrian People' to dominate the country, the country think that the ability to operate. Highly likely to be confusing I think personally - tribal killings in Libya, but accurate information on at least deep in the Libyan government control of the country feel the question -
Cabinet of Ministers of Syria, who oppose the present system and the 'Friends of Syrian People' by working together, as a coup to solve the problem,
Consumer market in the Middle East Libya and Iraq establish a democratic government, and has already proven its potential to think.
I do not think the problem is easily solved. Likely to have someone intervene and ...
Susan in Ohio writes:
Never will it end, but there will always be war and rumors of war, it all begins with disagreement and other things, it's great you're getting together to see that can be done, but it is a story that never ends,
I'm tired of seeing so many people die on television in countries like Syria ..
Very interesting blog ...
Greetings from minijuegos
W.W. writes:
The world is engaged in the most difficult and trying struggle in its long history. All of the great epics which have torn the world for the last 2,000 years pale in comparison to the great ideological gulf which separates us from those who oppose us. It is our responsibility not merely to denounce our enemies and those who make themselves our enemies but to make this system work, to demonstrate what freedom can do, what those who are committed to freedom and the future can do
Eric in New Mexico writes:
Well said WW.
A wise man once said, "Past is prologe." and we better learn from mistakes as democracies to never let little Hitlers stay in power long enough to become genocidal maniacs.
Better to wage war to unseat them prior than to hope diplomacy "changes their behavior" by democracy's inherant wish to remain at peace, creating the conditions for the politicaly stupid to wage war on their terms. Whether that be against us, or against their own people.
Even the Russians would have to agree with this, as they lost 20 million people in WW2 because folks chose "peace at any price" and Hitler chose war.
Come on or about the 15th of April, if Assad does not comply with his agreements signed, diplomacy will for all intents and purposes become utterly exhausted.
At which point the leaders of many nations will be forced to make a choice they'd rather not have to make, but will because the circumstances simply demand that they do.
The risks of inaction will be too great, and the results of arming the Syrian opposition will not by iself do more than prolong the struggle taking place.
In order to save lives, humanitarian intervention will become the universally accepted policy towards the Assad regime.
That's the only effective way at that point to assure an effective political transition and process develops before Assad destroys Syria and avoids a civil war that lasts for years longer than it has already been in process today.
Change is inevitable, peacefu;l change is desirable, and democracy R us, sayeth the people.
For the US's part, we'll be lending the Syrian people our "unique capabilities" to ensure their struggle for freedom and a hope for democratic well being is realized, sooner rather than later.
As the Saudi king said a while back, if folks are only willing to provide humanitarian aid, they will only be fattening up the Syrian people for the slaughter. Or very similar words to that effect.
The diplomacy engaged by Sec. Clinton and team, along with the UK foreign office and many other Foreign ministers of like mindedness has all but eliminated any excuse for any UNSC veto to be made in resolution to this matter, and it is only self evidently unfortunate that so many have died before some nations have themselves come to this realization.
I would therefore suggest that when diplomacy with Assad becomes utterly exhausted, that everyone do their part in a cooperative effort as their nation's respective capabilities may be directed; to make this the quickest take-down of a dictator and his regime's military forces ever seen in modern history.
That way peace will be restored faster, and more lives wiull be saved in the long run.
Once this starts Assad's forces will realize their day of recconing has come and one can anticipate defections en-mass as most individually choose survival and the path of peace, rather than remain holding a weapon of war in their hands to be targeted. Establishing enforcable peace while a political transition takes place in the space created for this to happen. In the wake of all this, and the realization among nations that the world can no longer afford to allow dictators to establish themselves in power over a population ever again; I forsee a kind of "peer review mechanism" within the UNSC and UNGA whereby just as symptoms of mental illness can be ascertained and a therapy proscribed, "regime replacement therapy" will become the norm in addressing those found wanting by their peers.
If it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, looks like a duck and swims like a duck, folks can go duck hunting at the will of the UNSC without having to debate the nature of ducks or incessantly trying to change the behavior of a duck at the cost of lives and livelyhoods through inaction.
As humanity, we have more problems on this planet than folks can shake a stick at and sometimes you just got to do more than simply shake it at totalitarianism.
All the resources dictators cause democracies to expend in national defense of their strategic interests may at such point as this "peer review" gains universal acceptance in implementation as the standard procedure in dealing with ethical infants; Such resources may then be put to other uses assuring the survival of the human species, rather than allowing the conditions for our species' extinction to remain a threat by continuing to build better and better weapons to achieve this with.
I don't know that nations have the political will as yet to be as hard-core as they need to be to end the suffering on this planet, but I do see a great realization taking shape among many nations of the world to that effect.
While US foreign policy seeks to restore peace by diplomatic means as the perferred methodology of implemented US policy, this growing realization among nations is due to the inherant limitations of diplomacy to be effective on those who choose to ignore it's purpose.
W.W. writes:
@ eric
It is greater, it's about the heavens
Eric in New Mexico writes:
I think I'll just keep my focus on the far horizon, w/ a few stars to guide me, and keep on keeping on dealing with the mucky muck in front of me on this plane of existance, to get to where folks need to be- at peace, not this.
The heavens may do whatever they wish, it is of no Earthly concern to me.
If the Sun go nova tommorrow, there's not much I can do about that.
I'm just a practical man WW, and I just don't have the time to try and convince God he had screwed up this time royally...(chuckle).
W.W. writes:
@ Eric
Finally !
... time time time ...
(I ll try to convince everybody that there is oil on mars so that they leave us alone and leave earth)
Eric in New Mexico writes:
Who is "they"?
"(I ll try to convince everybody that there is oil on mars so that they leave us alone and leave earth)"
You'll have better luck if you suggest Titan...got a lot of hydrocarbons on that moon...(chuckle)
Anyway, can we keep this conversation more or less Earth bound? Grounded in a semblance of reality? It's entertaining and all, but personally I think when you go out on a conceptual limb into the cosmos, I'm not sure anyone @ state has a clue what your talking about, and frankly neither do I at this point...LOL!
All the same, when you do ground your thoughts in real time on the ground reality, you tend to make a lot of sense, which I appreciate.
The Sec. of State gave a number of interviews (which can be found under "remarks" on State's main page)
And I'll include an excerpt here and a note to her in the hopes she reads it, because in some off hand way, given the number of times I've used the phrase "ethical infant" to describe various world teaders engaged in political stupidity at the expense of people, her remarks indicate that there may be a certain commonality involved in our thinking...(chuckle).
Interview With Reena Ninan of ABC
QUESTION: What are the chances in 2013 we see Hillary Clinton go from Secretary of State to grandma?
SECRETARY CLINTON: (Laughter.) Well, that's really not up to me, but I would like to have that title. I will certainly tell you that's a title I would be proud to have.
QUESTION: I think this might be your best role yet. (Laughter.)
SECRETARY CLINTON: I think I'd be pretty good, but I won't know till I try.
QUESTION: From chasing after world leaders, getting them all on the same page, to diaper duty? Is that --
SECRETARY CLINTON: Oh, my goodness. Well, you're making it seem like there are certain characteristics – (laughter) – in common with both enterprises, but I am looking forward to a return to private life.
@ Madam Secretary,
As one parent to another, if the diplomacy involved in trying to "change the behavior" of ethical infants on the world stage isn't like trying to change their diapers...while their having a tantrum...I personally can't think of a more accurate metaphor....LOL!
Nothing implied here at all, being that it's pretty self evident they've soiled themselves.
As the stench of ethical infants is pretty noxious to humanity's sensibilities.
It's a dirty job Madam Secretary, but somebody's got to do it.
Keep up the good work, and personally I know you are looking forward to a more regular lifestyle, but there just isn't anyone that does your job the way you do, and you might consider staying on as Sec. of State simply because there are a lot of ethical infants who still need potty training.
Keep up the good work,
Eric in New Mexico writes:
BBC news item;
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said Syria's opposition will never defeat the country's armed forces even if it is "armed to the teeth".
Mr Lavrov warned that there would be "slaughter for many years" if Western and Arab states intervened militarily and supplied weapons to rebel groups.
--end excerpt
Folks may read my assesment of April 2 here, and compare, but I would be remis not to remind Mr. Lavrov that the chances of Assad's forces defeating the opposition are next ti nill as well, and he may simply draw upon Russian resistance to Nazi occupation as his example from history.
What he does here in fact is make a strong case for international humanitarian intervention in directly removing Assad from power and eliminating his capabilities to make war on the Syrian people if Assad does not comply with the 6 point plan Annan has got him to agree to.
Someone @ State please pass these thoughts on to him with my very best regards, and hopes they make the realization I spoke of in my assesment sooner, rather then later.
See, they key is to disarm everyone...by force if neccessary, and you don't want to be arming folks only to have to disarm them later to create the space for a political process to be truly viable in the aftermath of Assad's downfall.
Russia should take it upon themselves right now to serve notice to Assad that they will be a part of any coalition of the willing that would be formed to use military force to create the peace from scratch in Syria, and secure Assad's WMD's.
Eric in New Mexico writes:
BBC -- April 25th News Item;
France says the Security Council should consider the use of force in Syria if a UN-backed peace plan fails to stop violence in the country.
"We cannot allow the [Damascus] regime to defy us," French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe said.
Violence has continued despite a plan by international envoy Kofi Annan calling on Damascus to withdraw troops and heavy weapons from cities.
Mr Juppe said 300 UN monitors should be deployed in Syria within two weeks.
If the peace plan fails, he added, "we would have to move to a new stage with a Chapter Seven resolution (which allows for action that could be backed by force) to stop this tragedy".
(excerpt from assesment previously posted)
A wise man once said, "Past is prologe." and we better learn from mistakes as democracies to never let little Hitlers stay in power long enough to become genocidal maniacs.
Better to wage war to unseat them prior than to hope diplomacy "changes their behavior" by democracy's inherant wish to remain at peace, creating the conditions for the politicaly stupid to wage war on their terms. Whether that be against us, or against their own people.
Even the Russians would have to agree with this, as they lost 20 million people in WW2 because folks chose "peace at any price" and Hitler chose war.
Come on or about the 15th of April, if Assad does not comply with his agreements signed, diplomacy will for all intents and purposes become utterly exhausted.
At which point the leaders of many nations will be forced to make a choice they'd rather not have to make, but will because the circumstances simply demand that they do.
---end excerpt
I hate being right most of the time for a reason.


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COLORADO — The framing of a late July story from NBC News was striking: Scott Gessler, the no-name secretary of state from Colorado, is poised to become the Katherine Harris of the 2012 election.
The analogy should be taken with a grain of salt, of course—a lot of events would have to happen just-so for Gessler's interpretations of election law to shape the fate of the presidential contest. Still, as controversies over voting rules play out in swing states around the country, Gessler is at the center of the action here.
A Republican who's prone to broadsides against "the professional angry left," Gessler has pursued a number of initiatives that have come in for criticism from liberal groups and voter-rights organizations, among them his decision to order county clerks to cease mailing ballots to "inactive voters"—defined as registered voters who failed to cast ballots in the 2010 general election and didn't respond to mailed notices—and his successful effort to gain access to Homeland Security data in order to vet voter rolls for noncitizens.
As a result, though the state legislature hasn't passed new voter ID laws since 2003, Colorado is home to the same partisan battles over voting rules as the rest of the country—with Democrats accusing Republican officials (especially Gessler) of orchestrating an intimidation campaign designed to discourage turnout by left-leaning voters, and Republicans (especially Gessler) insisting that states crack down on potential voter fraud to insure a free and fair election.
No one could say that the stand-off has gone uncovered in Colorado media. The Denver Post, the state's largest newspaper, has done a steady job of reporting incremental developments in the back-and-forth fight over voting rules, as well as Gessler's quarrel with some of the same groups on campaign-finance laws. (And often, Gessler and his critics have taken directly to the Post's opinion pages.) The Colorado Independent recently filed a lengthy (maybe too-lengthy) report on a hearing about Gessler's proposed rule changes. Even the Fort Collins Coloradoan picked up the Gannett article about Gessler's appearance at a Heritage Foundation event in Washington.
Still, more than two years after Gessler charted his course in the secretary's office, my sense is that Colorado readers would be well served by a more authoritative, analytical, big-picture account that drills down into his best evidence of vote fraud and Democrats' best evidence of voter suppression—and that spells out as clearly as possible Colorado's current voting ID requirements and protocols.
In the absence of such an ambitious examination, partisan boilerplate (i.e., "Democrats will always look the other way when illegal immigrants vote," or "Republicans will stop at nothing to give their candidates an edge this fall") will continue to drive the debate, even as it does little to resolve it. Meanwhile, disaffected readers may write the dispute off as just another partisan feud—and so miss out on information that could help ensure that their vote is counted.
The reporting to date offers many threads that might be tugged on. Consider this passage from that brief Gannett story on July 26:
Gessler has said that more than 5,000 registered Colorado voters at one point weren't citizens, and 2,000 of them have voted. His office has since issued revised estimates that put the number of fraudulent voters at fewer than 500.
A revision like that is enough to make reporters look askance at other numbers coming out of Gessler's office—and to ask to see the evidence for those remaining 500. They might also ask some questions about how many of those 500 would have been deterred by Gessler's changes—and how many legitimate votes might be turned away.
At the same time, as Nate Silver of The New York Times noted, eye-popping estimates of number of people who might be prevented from voting by some of the strictest new laws should not necessarily be taken at face value.
Also worth keeping in mind—and making clear to readers—is that whatever the merits of Gessler's approach, the laws on Colorado's books are not especially restrictive compared to those now in effect in many states. In that same post, Silver guesstimates that Pennsylvania's new law could swing the presidential vote there about 1.2% toward the GOP, while changes in other states might boost Republicans by less than half a percentage point. Colorado doesn't make his list.
These issues are complex and contested enough that reporters may not be able to say with confidence who has the better of the argument, or what impact the stricter rules will have. But by taking a deeper look and raising their ambitions—which would mean finding connections between what's happening here and elsewhere around the country, and seeking out voices other than Gessler and his local adversaries—journalists could make the story more compelling, more accessible, and more meaningful. They might, in the process, help some voters cast their ballots more smoothly on Election Day. That's all well worth doing, even if the next Katherine Harris isn't in Colorado.


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About the Author: Rick Snelsire serves as Spokesperson at U.S. Embassy Islamabad.
As part of a ceremony held June 27, 2010, at Shahbaz Air Base to induct three U.S.-provided F-16 aircraft into the Pakistan Air Force fleet, U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Anne W. Patterson donated medical equipment to the nearby Jacobabad District Headquarters Hospital. The Ambassador also signed a letter of intent with District Coordination Officer Dr. Kazim Jatoi to work in partnership to improve health services to the people of Jacobabad.
"The strength of our economies and our institutions and our people also are key elements of national power," said Ambassador Patterson. "Today as we look at these outstanding examples of American military technology, we are also making another commitment to Pakistan, and specifically to the people in the Jacobabad District…"
The equipment, provided by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), included electronic fetal heart monitors, surgical tools, and an autoclave to sterilize surgical equipment. The donation also included reference tools and materials on proper procedures for patient safety and maternal and newborn health.
In addition to this donation, USAID has sponsored 57 polio eradication campaigns in Jacobabad since 2004. It also supports family planning and birth spacing through clinical training and outreach materials to public sector health officials, and safe drinking water and hygiene through training and provision of educational materials to school children and teachers.


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Happy Birthday Arlene, Missing youPosted Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at 11:19 AM
I've mentioned my sister before. I thought a birthday blog would be appropriate for her also.
Arlene was born Feb 11, 1957. This summer, we'll have been without her for 4 years. She had an older sister, and me, her baby sister. As a family, we were always close, but I think maybe closer than most. Maybe I'm wrong, but I've always felt like we had a great family life, full of fun and love. We have a brother also. The 4 of us had great times wherever we went. Dad was in the military, but he retired on MHAFB when I was 9-10, so really we called Mountain Home home. Of the 4 of us, she was the only red head. And let me tell ya, it was red. We other 3 were towheaded as can be, and got more that way in the sun. She got redder!
My 2 older sisters were always more "lady like" than I ever thought of being....and I certainly meant to keep it that way. Arlene was a good mother type of sister. She helped my Mom with the house and loved cooking. I remember one year my Dad said we should get her a Mother's Day present too. huh? But like a mother, she also had the ability to lay 'one on ya' if she felt you needed it. And she often felt you needed it.
When we/she got older, she grew some amazingly sharp fingernails. So, now she had a handful of weapons, and she knew how and wasn't afraid of using them on you. I was then much like I am now with those that I love, and I goaded and teased, and got skinned nearly dead a few times. You know when you play with a cat, if you just don't pull away, it might not scratch? That didn't work with her, she knew your thought process.....so eventually, you'd try to get away, and that was worse. Oh, the memories I cherish.
She and Ardie were good in high school, making it hard when Jerry and I got there (teachers were a bit surprised) and were so apparently different in my parents' eyes. They got used to it though, since we were what we were.
Then she went to the University of Idaho. Moscow was an awakening for her. She came home and was so much fun! Til she'd go back after Christmas break, and steal my cloths that I specifically said "Don't take this one! see?????? Don't take it!!!!" She took it.
She became a Horticulturist. And she could grow things. Anything. Everything. But really, what were ya gonna do with that? She eventually wound up in Engineering in the Barrick mines in Elko.
She and I remained fast friends....and she helped me find my wedding dress....plan for babies....helped me thru the loss of my daughter.... and loved mine and Ardie's children. She was an incredibly strict Aunt at times, and Ardie and I both though, "Man, when she has children, we might feel sorry for them!"
She was a corporate woman in the Corporate offices of Circle K for years, then she met Orie Noble, and had her first son Audie, 9 months before I had my last son, Joey. I have always believed that Audi was the absolute "1st Love of Her Life" From the moment he was born, she became a different woman. This strict tough Aunt of my children, fell in love with that baby, and it was hopeless from that moment on. She could never say "No" to him,..... and then Maggie was born about 2-3 years later, and she was an Angelic cherub that none of us could say "no" to. Especially Arlene. She tried all their lives to give them whatever she could.
Sometimes I think that things like this are no mistake. I don't think she "Knew" she wasn't going to be here..... but......
Maggie was about 6-7 when Arlene was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in the 4th Stage. She was advised to "Make her plans" and pretty much that was it. Well, she was nothing if she wasn't a fighter, fingernails and everything in her came out, and she fought like a Lioness for her cubs. She and I & Ardie spent countless hours at MSTI in Boise and St Lukes. (A whole nuther blog should be written about those special people) for the first year. Her strength became something that mystified me. It was like a puzzle. How did she do it? I swear I never heard her complain, or really even wonder why me? (Inside I must have done enough for everyone, so she apparently didn't need to) After a year of intensive treatment, she was pronounced "clean". Hallelujah! She had 'beat the odds'
A month later, it was back with a vengeance. She just stepped up to the plate and kept on doing what she needed to do. We did treatments and shopped and got to know one another better and better. I learned to respect her even more and more. This was an incredible woman, was all I could ever conclude. She only continued to amaze us all.
Her Children were the Lights of her Life, and she just kept going for them. Years continued to go by, and so much in our lives changed. Ardie and I got divorced within a year of each other. Jobs changed, and all of our children were growing up. What remained thru it all, was her phenomenal strength, her Love for her Children. Her body betrayed her, and physically, she weakened. We lost bits of her along the way. She had surgeries .... and she kept going.
About 5 years ago, she and I were alone and talking, and I'd asked how she did it, and never complained. She gasped thru the fluid in her lungs to me "I'm so grateful" She was having a hard time breathing, and it was a few moments before she could go on. While I waited, I thought "she's grateful??????" I was stupefied. When she was able to go on....she said "I never thought I'd see my kids grow up, and do the things I've seen them do. Never thought I'd see them finish school. And I feel like I'd so much rather do this, than they have to go thru it" Again, she was a mother to the core. She'd met so many wonderful people, and she appreciated each and every one of them. It made me also realize, that she knew the battle was not going to go on forever. In her mind, she may have now been going on borrowed time.
Thru everything, she never missed a family function, not a single birthday, wedding, baby shower..... nothing. We shopped for wigs and hats, and eventually said the hell with it. She'd earned her badge and gave up the wigs that were hot and uncomfortable.
She headed up a "Relay for Life" in Elko..... and did a good good job of it. When "Relay for Life" first came to Mountain Home, it was natural for me to be on the Board of Directors, so I did. She came to the 1st one, and was at the Survivor Dinner .... My heart sang.
The summer of 2007 was a year that my entire family just "got thru" tho Arlene smiled and encouraged us all ...and it was her that often told us it would be OK. Parents should never say Goodbye to their Children. I'll never forget the pain in their eyes, while they watched and loved her.
There were times in the middle of the night, that I'd hold her shoulders and pray for her to have Peace. Pray to let it end. Then I'd beg to keep her..... and pray for peace. I don't know what it is, but there is something special that exists in certain people that they just get stronger while others of us get weaker. I spent one of the last nights with her in the hospital, and she finally told me she was scared. She didn't know how to 'stop' but she was tired and she knew it was time. Her family was in Elko, and we called them that day to come to her..... and even then, when those kids walked in that room, her eyes lit up like the sun was behind them. She spent that day and night with them, and left us July 12, 2007.
The first Thanksgiving I was pretty sure I couldn't do it. I did. It was my daughter Katie that told me that Arlene wouldn't be happy with me for being so consumed with the sadness. Without such a vital part of our family, it just didn't seem/feel good to smile and be happy. I have of course come to realize, (Katie was right) she wouldn't have wanted me to linger on unhappiness, and would have probably have used her fingernails as punishment. Lesson Learned.
I'm so happy now that she has her Peace and that she has a Grand daughter that is the spitting image of her. And Autumn is a spitfire, who's gonna give Maggie a run for her money. And I'm gonna help Autumn do what she wants, cuz Arlene would have wanted it that way.
Happy Birthday Arlene, We think of you always.
Obviously, a Girl Scout
Her Senior Picture, MHHS Class of '75
Visiting my grandparents in Nampa
With Maggie as a baby
About 8 Years ago, loving Maggie
Last Summer, Autumn
Maggie and Autumn
Arlene Noble, summer of 2007
One is Arlene, One is Autumn
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Happy Birthday, We Love and Miss you.
P.S. Today Arlene's son is having his 1st Baby. As of publishing time, baby has not arrived. I'm sure without doubt, that pictures will follow.
Update 3/9/11 9:00 Sammie Arlene was born today to Arlene's son.
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What a beautiful story. It made me cry. I know all about fingernails!!! my younger sister had them. It's hard to say goodby and there is always a little ache. But we are better people for having such courageous people in our lives.
-- Posted by KH Gal on Wed, Mar 9, 2011, at 1:30 PM
I hated those fingernails early on....but I wish for them now.... seems so funny now, looking back.
Yes, we all learn from people like her.
Thanks for your comment.
-- Posted by jessiemiller on Wed, Mar 9, 2011, at 1:41 PM
Yes, you made me cry too...
I miss my sweet sister terribly.
-- Posted by Ardie on Wed, Mar 9, 2011, at 9:06 PM
I know you do..... I'm sure we both lay in bed, thinnking of her....and sometimes I think "I can't wait to tell her........." And then I remember. I even said to Wayne once last year..."I can't wait to....." and stopped dead. Was meaning to have them meet. She'd have loved him too. I'm sure she knows how I feel.
She was a great sister, just like you
-- Posted by jessiemiller on Wed, Mar 9, 2011, at 9:12 PM
What a tribute to our lovely daughter..She will live on in our memory, thanks
-- Posted by The Elders on Wed, Mar 9, 2011, at 9:23 PM
That's so beautiful Jessie, what an awesome tribute to Arlene. Made me cry. Also made me grateful once again to be part of such a wonderful family
-- Posted by justjessie on Wed, Mar 9, 2011, at 10:35 PM
She is so beautiful.
It's so interesting to see you write of her in your younger years.
I have tears streaming down my face.
-- Posted by ktlm on Thu, Mar 10, 2011, at 6:23 AM
Katie and Jess, you two are the best daughters I could ever have.
Thank you for being mine
-- Posted by jessiemiller on Thu, Mar 10, 2011, at 8:49 AM
Great writing! Thanks for sharing the beautiful story of your sister. ILY
-- Posted by idpotatoes83647 on Thu, Mar 10, 2011, at 9:01 AM
ahhhh.... my other daughter from another Mother.
Thanks and ILY too!
-- Posted by jessiemiller on Thu, Mar 10, 2011, at 9:07 AM
What a wonderful sister you are to write this tribute for your sister Arlene. Keep sharing Jessie.
-- Posted by gfhorses on Thu, Mar 10, 2011, at 1:13 PM
Beautiful tribute, Jessie. We are both sitting here crying our eyes out. We miss her so much!
-- Posted by JerryDori on Thu, Mar 10, 2011, at 9:23 PM
your photos are fantastic, but your story is even better. i am constantly at amazed about sig and his family
love art und carola
-- Posted by artundcarola on Sat, Mar 19, 2011, at 5:49 PM
I did not realize you lost Arlene. I am so sorry!! You wrote an amazing story, and I agree with you; your family is awesome. I went and saw Katie at work today. I had brain surgery two weeks ago and was cut ear to ear. She did not run away screaming! Instead, she was very caring and understood how self-conscience I felt with a big scar and missing some of my hair. Katie was able to cut and style my hair in a way that not only looks great, it also gave me back some confidence. She was so kind and caring and not afraid to touch me although she was scared of hurting me. Of course she did not hurt me, but instead, for the first time in months I did not have a headache after she massaged my scalp. She is an amazing woman and you should be very proud of her. I know I am!!
-- Posted by avidreader on Tue, Mar 29, 2011, at 2:31 AM
Avidreader, I only just now read this comment. We have to get together soon and do dinner as we've talked.
Katie called me immediately after your visit with her and was nearly over come by her emotion over your distress. She had felt at a loss to do enough for you and wanted to do so much more. I'm ashamed to say that I somehow had missed that you had had to have surgery, and was so happy that she told me.
She is truly an amazing woman, mother and nurturer. I couldn't be more proud of her. A few days later she was doing my hair and was talking about how brave you are again.... I reached out and patted her leg as she stood next to me, and was again struck by this wonderful woman I am proud to have raised.
Thanks for your comment! Love you very much
-- Posted by jessiemiller on Wed, Apr 6, 2011, at 8:36 AM
Uncle Art, you and I both are lucky to be part of such a family. Thank you for being you!
-- Posted by jessiemiller on Wed, Apr 6, 2011, at 10:20 AM
A wonderful remembrance, Jessie. It's written as only you could have written! :)
-- Posted by Snoshu2000 on Tue, Jul 12, 2011, at 3:04 PM
Darn! You always make me cry. You capture Arlene so well. Love, Ardie
-- Posted by Ardie on Tue, Jul 12, 2011, at 6:26 PM
Earlier this year I was told that Arlene didn't appreciate me, and that she wouldn't like it if Audie and I named our daughter after her. I beleived it for the past few months, but after reading this I've come to a completely different conclusion, so thank you, Jessie for sharing the real Arlene with us. Arlene was an all-around amazing person, sick or not. She still inspires me to this day. Sammie Arlene is now four months old, and her older sister, Sydney, will be three in November. Although Sydney isn't biologically her granddaughter, I know Arlene loves and watches over her just the same. I am proud to say that some day Arlene would have been my mother-in-law, and I wouldn't have chosen anyone else for the part. Some of you may think I have no business saying what I have, but I love her, and she's important to me, and no matter what her memories and pictures will ALWAYS be a part of our home. For recent pictures of Audie's girls feel free to visit my facebook link below! :)
-- Posted by ilas on Fri, Jul 15, 2011, at 1:00 PM
ILAS, I have not had the opportunity to get to know you, but I'll tell you something without a shadow of a doubt. Arlene could at times seem gruff but there was not a bone in her body that wanted to be unkind to anyone. She never told me a harsh word about you.
Her children's happiness was all that mattered and if you help make Audi a happy man .....then she'd walk thru fire for you.
I know Audi is working thru his own "Devils" and I'm thankful you're there for him.
Arlene is watching closely both your girls and she will never cease. Don't you ever doubt that.......they'll be part of what keeps her Legacy alive. Some day you can tell them about their Grandma who would have given her life for them, and who in her own way, felt she had, (and never regretted it once)
Was trying to think what ILAS stood for you I guess you I came up with "I Love Arlene's Son"
Honor her and your beautiful daughters by doing her proud ......can you imagine her joy at that?
-- Posted by jessiemiller on Mon, Jul 18, 2011, at 8:02 AM
Lol, you got the "I love Arlene's son" part right :)
-- Posted by ilas on Mon, Jul 18, 2011, at 10:08 AM
Always remember everyone has an opinion. Don't let what you may perceive as negative .....always turn it around to positive.
I myself have been tough on Audi, and angry, .......I'd like to think in an effort to expect more from him.
The fact is that I love him and always will.....but I won't ever agree or lie to him all nicey if I don't mean it.
Arlene wants this family to be strong and DO WHAT IT TAKES NO MATTER HOW HARD OR IMPOSSIBLE IT SEEMS.
-- Posted by jessiemiller on Mon, Jul 18, 2011, at 10:19 AM
Hi Jessie,
So sorry to hear about your loss--I lost my oldest sister in August of this year--she took her own life--and it's been very difficult.
I'm glad you had so much time with her before she died. She sounds like a wonderful person.
Fran A.K.A. Horsegirl62! :)
-- Posted by horsegirl62 on Tue, Feb 11, 2014, at 4:00 PM
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Toshiba Corp. said on Tuesday that today NAND flash memory turned 25 years old. The company produced the first NAND flash chips exactly 25 years ago and in two and a half decades the invention managed to revolutionize virtually all high-technology products in many industries.
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'Cheating' politicians: Yes or no?Posted Thursday, August 14, 2008, at 11:44 AM
John Edwards' future in politics may be limited after his admission of cheating on his wife. The former presidential hopeful has likely lost a chance for a Cabinet position if Barack Obama is elected president.
Yet at other times it seems like those in other lines of work who cheat see few effects on their careers. Look at how many entertainers leave a long line of "victims" behind them.
So how much will the American public accept from a candidate? How far is too far?
Suppose a serious presidential contender has a live-in instead of a spouse. Is that acceptable to enough of the American public to be electable? Or not?
Should more attention be paid to previous divorces or scandals? Or should they be thought of as past history?
I suspect that a few politicians - those with what some would call a "magnetic" personality -- could overcome scandals. Example: Bill Clinton.
Does America want leaders who are representative of what I'll call an American ideal, in terms of clean living? Or does America just want someone who can handle the "at work" part of runnning the country, with no real concerns about their personal life?
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I have found taht the majority of people no longer care to much about adultry or divorce. Its treated more as a scandal for entertainment purposes, than a reflection of their qualifications. I believe personally that its a statement of the persons character.
-- Posted by greasemonkey on Thu, Aug 14, 2008, at 12:24 PM
Divorce can happen without adultery. While I believe it can be granted all to easily, if two people agree that it won't work and they have given it a hard try, then so be it.
BUT, if there are children, it brings on a whole different perspective.
Adultery is lying and cheating on your spouse. Throwing you vows and promises to the wind. To me, that speaks of character and I want a person in office who has strong character. If they do this to their spouse, why does one think think it will be different with their constituents?
The same goes for people who form adulterous relationships. Why would they think that either person will live up to their new vows if they would not keep their original?
That does not mean that people can not change, but I would want to see some evidence of that, not just words. We make mistakes, but show me things have changed before I vote you into office.
-- Posted by stevemills on Thu, Aug 14, 2008, at 1:03 PM
Presidents, Congressmen/Congresswoman, Senators and even candidates are human.
It is not illegal to cheat on your spouse as far as I know. If it was we would have to build high rise jails. It is of course morally wrong, I do not believe it should be up to the American public to decide the fate of someone who has cheated on their spouse, that is personal and between the husband and wife. If the spouse that was cheated on can forgive, surely the American public can.
-- Posted by Dianatn on Thu, Aug 14, 2008, at 1:36 PM
To clarify, when I was referring to "previous divorces," I was thinking of extreme cases involving public figures involved in adultery, not situations where a marriage just didn't work out.
-- Posted by David Melson on Thu, Aug 14, 2008, at 1:38 PM
John Edwards cheated on his wife while she was in remission from her first cancer bout. It is well known that cancer is a stress related disease. So following his cheating, voila! She comes down with cancer again and it is incurable, hmmm could he be the cause. Did she know he was cheating. I feel so sorry for this woman. During all that time she has backed his sorry ass in all his political meanderings and never once said, "Heck with that, I need to heal." Then he can't keep his darn pants zipped up. What the heck?
As far as Clinton goes, Mrs. Clinton was well aware of who and what she married. She is stronger than any woman I have encountered. No, it isn't right and if he were mine, I think I'd have him castrated, but Mrs. Clinton can handle him. In the case of Elizabeth I think the pain she felt is obvious since she is now dying with cancer. Poor kids...wonder who their new mommy will be...that crazy wacko with a camera? OMG, is there ever any justice? As far as cheating being illegal, I think we spend way to much time putting minor offenders in jail and less time getting people to care about others feelings. Minor offenders should be doing community service and cleaning the parks, scrubbing down hospitals floors, picking up litter and such. Major offenders like many of the public officials should be publicly humiliated for embezzling, showing our children that torture is an ok thing for Americans to participate in and lying like a rug about everything that comes out of their mouths. Come on people, Stand up and be counted, tell the country we want honesty, good jobs and good pay and for god's sake some benefits so we can see a dr. now and then. We've got to shake this country up. We care what goes on. Lets tell the people by the way we vote. Don't listen to promises, see what they are doing. How they treat their families. If they cheat on their families, they will cheat us cuz they don't love us!
-- Posted by leChat on Thu, Aug 14, 2008, at 2:18 PM
the marriage issue is bad enough on its own. in addition, this man has been cheating people all over this country as a trial lawyer for many, many years. he has made his fortune off being a cheat and a liar. he is scum of the earth in most everyone's eyes now and his history proves it.
-- Posted by DoubleJ on Thu, Aug 14, 2008, at 4:34 PM
People have become so "desensitized" to sin like adultery and fornication and using God's name in vain, and homosexuality because of the acceptance of it by the media that today's people as a whole can't decide what is right or wrong.
-- Posted by michaelbell on Thu, Aug 14, 2008, at 4:59 PM
Who really cares? In years past, most politicians had a mistress, and the media paid no attention to it. Now it is needed to make headlines and sell more papers.
-- Posted by Chef Boy R.D. on Thu, Aug 14, 2008, at 9:06 PM
I heard Paul Harvey once tell a story about a little boy asking his dad... "Dad why are you loading our bull on that trailer?"
"I am taking him to another farm so he can serve some female cows son" said the father.
Paul Harvey says to always remember this story when a candidate says he will go to Washington to serve you!
-- Posted by seedsower on Thu, Aug 14, 2008, at 10:12 PM
Should we really begin the list of politicians and/or leaders who cheat, steal, lie and rob??? Wow, I think many would be surprised of just how long that list would be. I can think of almost 600 now... i.e. Congress, and the entire Executive Branch.
-- Posted by darrick_04 on Fri, Aug 15, 2008, at 12:38 AM
If you will cheat on your wife, then you will lie to the American people. End of story.
-- Posted by MarcmissesTN on Fri, Aug 15, 2008, at 9:22 AM
George Washington, on the eve of marrying Martha, confessed to Sally Fairfax, his best friend's wife, that he was really in love with her.
Thomas Jefferson also had his secrets. As a young man he attempted to seduce his neighbor's wife, whom he was supposed to be looking after while her husband was away. And, of course, he may have had an affair with black slave Sally Hemings, though the facts remain in dispute.
Andrew Jackson, unwittingly or not, married his wife Rachel while she was still legally married to her previous husband.
The list of those who concealed a history of sexual misbehavior includes both Democrats and Republicans, well-known Lotharios and strait-laced Presbyterians, among them: James Garfield, Woodrow Wilson, Warren Harding, Franklin Roosevelt, John Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson. All deliberately contrived to leave the false impression with the public that they were good family men who never strayed.
Wilson, for example, almost certainly cheated on his first wife Ellen Axson while on vacation in Bermuda. Teddy Roosevelt was advised by friends in 1916 to smear Wilson's reputation through an adroit lead to the press, but declined, on practical grounds. "You can't cast a man as a Romeo," he explained, "who looks and acts so much like an apothecary's clerk."
Harding's cheating was legendary. He reportedly had sex just outside his office in the White House with Nan Britton, a young woman who had idolized him since high school and who eventually had a child by him.
Kennedy, of course, had numerous affairs.
Of course Clinton lied about his affair also.
There have been numerous Presidents and Candiates who lie about their health:
The first president to commit this offense was Chester Arthur, who was diagnosed with Bright's disease, a fatal kidney disorder, during his first year in office.
Grover Cleveland,underwent a secret operation to cut out a small cancerous formation about the size of a quarter that had appeared on the roof of his mouth. Franklin Roosevelt, who ran for a fourth term without informing the public that he'd been diagnosed with a life-threatening case of hypertension.
Dwight Eisenhower, who hid the news that three years before he ran for president he'd suffered a heart attack so serious he was hospitalized for a month.
John Kennedy, who denied having Addison's disease, a debilitating disorder involving the adrenal glands.
Ronald Reagan, who came much closer to dying after he was shot by John Hinckley Jr. than the public at the time was told.
Nixon Lied about Watergate, Johnson lied about Vietnam.
In real Life Sometimes even the Good Guys Lie.
-- Posted by Dianatn on Fri, Aug 15, 2008, at 11:12 AM
Trust is trust and everyone keeps trying to say that we were lied to about Iraq.
Why would you then vote for someone who is lying before they get to the White House?
-- Posted by nellie on Sat, Aug 16, 2008, at 9:17 AM
Adultery has been going on since the beginning of time & I am a victim/survivor of this moral issue. My heart goes out to the Edward's family...politicians are human beings & they mess up too. I think the media's exposure is harsh & I can only hope that John Edwards would take this time to make amends to his family & repent.
-- Posted by XoXo_notes on Sat, Aug 16, 2008, at 11:01 AM
"People have become so "desensitized" to sin like adultery and fornication and using God's name in vain, and homosexuality because of the acceptance of it by the media that today's people as a whole can't decide what is right or wrong." michaelbell
Wow...good word, Michael. I couldn't agree with you more. This, to me, is just another confirmation that the Lord is getting ready to come back for His people. And true it has been going on for years, but then they just didn;t get caught. Also, it may have went on, but it is more common and accepting now. I can't understand why....it is still wrong!
-- Posted by honda14 on Sun, Aug 17, 2008, at 9:06 PM
What part of personal life seems to be escaping you all?
-- Posted by flat creek girl on Sun, Sep 7, 2008, at 8:53 PM
When you live in the public eye, either as a politician or celebrity you do not have much of a private personal life, i.e. Brittany Spears. I bet she wished all that's happened to her recently was kept private and I'm not even a fan of hers.
-- Posted by Sharon22 on Mon, Sep 8, 2008, at 12:03 PM
That goes for Presidential Candidates, V.P. Candidates and their families. Say what you want, but Fox News and others had NO problem slamming Jamie Lynn Spears (Britney's 17 year old sister) for getting pregnant while unwed. Even to the point they called her parents "Pinheads" for not being there for her, and focusing on their careers..
Sound familiar? Except this time, we're not supposed to say a word. PUH-LEASE!
Also, it's Britney Spears.. lol
-- Posted by nascarfanatic on Mon, Sep 8, 2008, at 10:17 PM
Jaime Lynn was also in the public eye. Her child, Brittany's kids and any public figures (insert name) CHILDREN should be left out of the public eye no matter what the parents are or are not doing.
-- Posted by Sharon22 on Mon, Sep 8, 2008, at 11:13 PM
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A gifted dancer and actor, William began his career performing with professional dance companies and theatrical productions. His talent soon became apparent as he started his career in print and runway modeling. William walked the runway for designers Yves Saint Laurent, Versace, Armani and Calvin Klein and has appeared in numerous fashion publications including Glamour, Gentleman's Quarterly and Men's Vogue.
William Squire also became interested in make-up artistry and, after extensive training, went behind the camera to become a professional make-up artist for runway, print, stage and television. His client list includes Tipper Gore, Linda Evangelista, Demi Moore, Susan Sarandon, Faye Dunaway, Andrea McArdle and Raquel Welch.
William's passion for the entertainment industry led him to the administrative side of the business. He has been an agency director, talent booker, and fashion coordinator for four of the hottest agencies in Los Angeles. While working as an agent, William began to share his vast knowledge of the fashion and entertainment industry as an instructor, speaker, coach and consultant (to many top fashion magazines, newspapers and television shows). His dynamic speaking and coaching have inspired people all over the world and helped mold many successful careers.
William currently divides his time between L.A., Palm Springs and Maui where he is in constant demand as a beauty expert, fashion speaker and style consultant. He is also the premier make-up artist for Chanel cosmetics traveling the world helping women to define their personal style and to create their signature look.


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