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War of the Worldviews
"And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, 'How long halt ye between two opinions?
If the Lord be God, follow him; but if Baal, then follow him.' And the people answered him not a word." (I Kings 18.21, KJV)
Recent events exemplify once more that the worldviews (i.e. religious belief system, philosophies of life) of Christianity and Islam do not play well together. It seems that in at least a spiritual sense the worldview of the Judeo-Christian experience is under attack by the worldview espoused by some who follow the equally diverse teachings of Islam.
And, those motivated by hate, unimpressed with mere spiritual or philosophical warfare, seem determined to physically attack those holding opposing absolutes.
However, the current and former President has said the United States is not at war against the religion of Islam. This is certainly politically correct and perhaps even true on some level. If in this present conflict of worldviews someone is shooting and bombing, it sure sounds like war. And, without a conflict of worldviews there would be no conflicts.
As has been pointed out, "All wars are about religion." With whom then, exactly, are we at war?
This writer lacks the experience or expertise to adequately portray the Islamic worldview.
In fact, Islam, as with Christianity, has fractured into multiple, often conflicting, dogmas. But, according to one group (www.thereligionofpeace.com), which does follow Islamic activities, the worldview of the followers of Allah encompasses:
-- "Unbelievers are described by Muhammad (in the Qur'an) as "the vilest of animals" and "losers." Christians and Jews are hated by Allah to the extent that they are destined for eternal doom as a result of their beliefs."
-- "Muhammad, the prophet of Islam, had people killed for insulting him or for criticizing his religion. This included women. Muslims are told to emulate the example of Muhammad."
-- "The Qur'an never once speaks of Allah's love for non-Muslims, but it speaks of Allah's cruelty toward and hatred of non-Muslims more than 500 times."
On the other hand, the Christian worldview is something with which I do have my share of exposure, at least as far as it is presented in America. Some two-centuries into this American experiment the Biblical absolutes which were assumed in establishing what we as a nation became include the following teachings (as represented not only in most Christian manifestations but in most of law and politics):
-- "Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets." (Matthew 7:11-13, KJV)
-- "And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloak forbid not to take thy coat also." (Luke 6:28-30, KJV)
-- "But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you." (Matthew 5:43-45, KJV)
To paraphrase Abe Lincoln, both may be wrong, one may be right and the other wrong; it seems illogical that they could both be right.
It appears if America would choose Islam as the basis for law and lifestyle, likely the shooting and bombing could be stopped. But, prudence here demands pointing out that the written record indicates those who (even by keeping silent) denied the Lord God Jehovah were "left to the mercy of the enemy".
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Bayern Munich have put contract talks with a quartet of players on hold as the club wants to see how things pan out in the new season, kicker reports.
David Alaba, Jerome Boateng, Toni Kroos and Arjen Robben are all under contract until 2015, and have previously spoken of their desire to extend their Bayern deals.
Boateng was the latest player to reveal that "talks are planned" in an interview with kicker earlier this month, however, the European champions have now put all contract negotiations to one side until further notice.
According to Bayern CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, the club's hierarchy want to "take their time and discuss internally and wait and see how things will pan out", while kicker suggests that coach Pep Guardiola wants to get an idea of the players before making any decisions.
The paper also believes that Bayern are currently shying away from any contract talks due to the healthy competition in their squad.
However, Alaba's father and agent, George, told kicker that "Bayern have signalled that they want [to prolong]" his son's contract.
Robben, meanwhile, who will be 31 by the time his deal ends, said: "Currently there is no reason to leave the club. If they are pleased with me and want to talk to me, I am ready to talk."
Elsewhere, Rummenigge has also confirmed that the Treble winners' summer transfer business is now complete.
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Let's give credit to the Tea Party
Rep. Ward highlights Minnesota's educated work force as "one of many" ways Minnesota is attractive to business, and what business doesn't value access to a young, intelligent motivated work force? Perhaps if the atmosphere were tainted by overregulation and higher taxation on wealthy investors and corporations, an educated work force may not be the first priority in choosing where to open up shop. While higher education is cranking out bright minds, our colleges and universities do not create the economy: they provide those of us who are entering the work force with the skills to secure a job and earn a living.
How often must your constituents hold up their copy of a taxable income breakdown chart and point out that the top 10 percent pay 70 percent of total tax revenue in the United States? I implore you to employ more accurate diction and most of all, facts. You call for the Republicans in Congress to "ask" millionaires to pay the same "amount" of taxes that middle class Minnesota middle class families pay, implying that they have an option to decline your request. Those making $34,501 to $83,600 pay 25 percent income tax equaling $8,625 to $20,900 a year. Those making $174,401 and up pay 33-35 percent income tax and pay a minimum of $43,600 a year and are among the top 10 percent paying 70 percent of all taxes according to the IRS.
Finally, the tone of your statement compliments the misinformation it contains. If you would like to blame Tea Party Republicans, do so accurately by crediting them for making the unpleasant decision to scale back spending and balance the budget. Advertise their ability to do what our United States Congress cannot, and exploit their willingness to do what is right, not what is popular.
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Good luck...maybe third time is the charm?
This is a discussion on You all are not going to believe what I just put on lay-a-way within the Defensive Carry Guns forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; I just put a Kahr PM9 on lay-a-way. This will be my third one, and my fourth Kahr. As some of you know, my luck ...
I just put a Kahr PM9 on lay-a-way. This will be my third one, and my fourth Kahr.
As some of you know, my luck with Kahr has not been too good. After I sold my last PM9, I waited for someone else in the industry to come up with something better. Alas, nothing has been forthcoming. The Ruger LC9 is too big and has a thumb safety and a mag disconnect. The Sig P290 is close, but too heavy. The Diamondback DB9 won't take +P ammo and does not lock the slide open when empty. The Rohrbaugh R9 costs too much, and has the same issues as the DB9. The Boberg XR9s is still not out, and looks like it will push $1k...
I put 300 rounds through the last PM9 I had with no issues, except for the manual of arms. It needed the slide release lever (just like the manual says) to chamber correctly - but I had always trained to use the overhand method. It would not allow me to do a tap-rack drill when fully loaded with JHPs without jamming. So, I sold it and got a Glock 26. The Glock just works, no matter what.
The G26 is my favorite pistol, but given my concealment needs, I can only carry it in a Smartcarry. While comfortable enough, it can get annoying at times, especially when driving for long stretches. I bought two LCPs along the way, and find myself pocket carrying both of them quite often (one each side), as this is very concealed and also very comfortable.
I realized that the fact that I now have a BUG means that I no longer need to worry about reloading my primary, nor clearing a malfunction. If my primary stops working for any reason, my default drill is to dump it and use my BUG. That, in turn, means that the quirks of the PM9 are no longer as much of a concern for me, as they were when I carried it as my only gun. So, I'm giving them yet another try.
If this PM9 works out, I will likely revert to pure pocket carry - PM9 on one side, LCP on the other. If it doesn't, I'm going to feel like the biggest sucker that ever walked the planet...
The number of people killed because they didn't have "enough gun" is dwarfed by those who had none at all.
Good luck...maybe third time is the charm?
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Sounds like good reasoning... Let us know how it turns out. I've been looking into one of the new single stack mini-9's myself. I don't have any problems with my XD9sc, but like you said, there is a little bulk there which gives some conceal ability issues.
I also have an LCP which I have been using as a BUG to the XD.
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I love your logic, 10thmtn. We've gone thru the same guns and experiences. I just joined the PM9 club for the first time today. I won't get to the range until the week after next to verify it. Here's to our success.
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You, sir, are one hell of a man for making your news public. You have my respect.
Let us know how it works out..... good luck.
I bought my first Kahr and haven't even gotten to shoot it yet, so .... I'll find out too I guess.
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Congrats on your third PM9 and I hope you find it to be what you're looking for. I'm still on my first PM9 and love carrying it. I've had no reliability issues with it. If I rack the slide and the first round nose dives into the feed ramp, I just rack it (sling shot it) again. It drives the round home into the chamber and the rest of the magazine fires just fine. I've had no problem doing this.
Clean it good, lube it good, then take it out and run 200 rounds through it.
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Wow, 10thmtn this is a surprise. I thought you'd sworn off Kahr's for good. I like your logic for this PM9 and hopefully this time will be a charm. Best of luck with this PM9, I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. Let us know what happens at the range.
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I can't fault your logic. Good luck with the new PM9. I think you made a good choice.
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Did you consider the new CM9? It's functionally close to the PM9 but $200 cheaper.
10th, this is you April Fool's spoof on all of us, right?
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The number of people killed because they didn't have "enough gun" is dwarfed by those who had none at all.
I give credit where credit it due. No one has yet come out with a small 9mm pistol that will fit in (most) pockets, weigh 16 oz, take +P ammo, lock the slide open when empty, have real sights, and not have extraneous thumb safeties or other nonsensical doodads. If they did, I would have bought it instead - but for now, the Kahr is it.
The number of people killed because they didn't have "enough gun" is dwarfed by those who had none at all.
I hope everything works out for you, and as others have stated maybe the third time is the charm! You have given me some food for thought as I pocket carry a Ruger LCP w/CT laser. I have long admired the Kahr PM9, but it was a little too pricey for me. Now that the CM9 is out, I may end up with one of those. What a sweet deal if you got a PM9 for $440 + $65 for night sights, I would dare say you can't lose in that situation!
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I hope it works out for you. I've always found the Kahrs interesting. I believe it is the MK9 that has the steel frame? I've had my eye on one of those but haven't taken the step...I'm hoping to find one in a pawn shop used for a decent price.
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Dennis Mann (Santa), above, has been giving back for years. He encourages everyone to give a little this holiday season.
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BERLIN "Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Clause."
Born in Berlin, Dennis Mann is the oldest of 12 children. His father died when he was 16 and the Salvation Army helped his family in a time of need. Now, he is giving back.
A retired postal worker, he started to come back up to Berlin from Rhode Island because his cousin, Pat Munroe, called and said that the Salvation Army needed help for the angel tree. He thought he might be able to give something back. That was eight years ago. He gives because he remembers how it felt to come from a needy family.
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It took me years to find a publisher for my own work and I was over thirty before I finally managed to turn out a book or have any poetry of my own published and I'm still very much in the shadow of my prolific grandfather, Edmond Greville, the celebrated French writer, actor and film director.
From out of the blue this afternoon however came a surprise letter from publishing house, Young Writers, with a creativity award for my nine year old daughter Charlotte. Apparently, from 67,000 children nationwide, she's written a poem of distinction that is to be published in a Young Writers, 'Once upon a Rhyme' anthology.
Charlotte, a pupil of Chartfield School, wrote a poem I knew nothing about. Called 'Noises in the Wild', it's this:
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Hyenas are laughing
Lions are roaring
Joeys are jumping
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And Zebras are running'
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"Heil Obama!" The new order!
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#1 Nov 9, 2008
Now that we are going socialist like the Nazi's, and we are getting a SS police force like obama says he'll do, and he wants to get rid of our Constitution and talk radio,....I say we all start to practice our "Heil Obama" salute and march in step!
First there was the Obama youth, now there is the Obama salute. "Heil Obama!"
Since he is a muslim, socialist, radical, will all the jews please start lining up to the left. You will disappear first.
"Heil Obama?"
#2 Nov 9, 2008
Fight all ANTI-AMERICAN propaganda and "leaders"!
NEVER be silent and be ever vigilant about what your politicians are doing!
Don't let the USA die!
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#3 Nov 9, 2008
A person with all that hatred inside couldn't
possibly love the USA. Now let's go over this.
The USA is made up of a diverse population
representing different races, colors,
nationalities, religions and incomes.
So if you call yourself loves the USA, why are
showing so much hatred?
#4 Nov 10, 2008
Prophet 666,
Anyone that calls himself a "prophet" is unbalanced but I'll give it a go anyhow..........
For the 50th time, stupid, it NOT the f'n color!
There are religions and cultures that hate women, and the USA so why would you want them in here?!!!!
There are cultures and religions that HATE gays, so why would you let them in?!!!!!!
There are cultures and religions that stone women, cut off their private parts, marry them at the age of 10 or 12, force them to be covered, etc....why would you want that IN the USA?!!!!!
There are cultures and religions where VIOLENCE is the NORM for them and that is how they solve ALL their problems. AGAIN why would you allow that into the USA?!!!!!
There are cultures where they want the GOVERNMENT to support them for everything and they do not and will not work. WHY would you allow that into the USA and let them go on welfare and vote?!!!!
There are cultures that hate freedom of speech and democracy and free choice and womens rights and protection for children. Again WHY do you want that in here?!!!!
WE, the people of the United States of America, don't need welfare cases, bums, radicals, illegals, Anti-Americans, commies, socialists, and druggies guiding or deciding what direction our country should take.
Can you say"HEIL OBAMA"?
He is the new leader of the Anti-American Movement!
#5 Nov 10, 2008
"Executive Orders" coming with no talk or study or debate or consultation or bipartisan help?
#6 Nov 10, 2008
The funny thing is that it is the Jews that supported him and put him in the White House. Obama can turn on them in a heartbeat, and you would think that they would have learned something from their own history. The fact is that they are so eager to get rid of Western Civilization (They so politely call it "Change") that they will do just about anything, and that includes putting dangerous degenerates like Obama in positions of power. For a people who are allegedly so endowed with intellect, they do the stupidest things.
#7 Nov 10, 2008
You need to get off that "diversity love boat" of yours. It makes you sound stupid.
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#9 Nov 12, 2008
You're driving Eva Braun's good name thru the mud, lol.
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#10 Nov 12, 2008
I don't see an ounce of hatred in love the USA's post. I only see what is quite possibly the truth of our future. You may want to open your eyes and see for yourself what is coming out way. Their will be no United left is Obama has anything to do with it.
He most assuredly has an ulterior motive and we, that means you too, are going to have nothing that even resembles the lives we've had up until now. Now, think about our future, the children, our children. It isn't a pretty picture.
If he is able to do half of what he has in mind, it will still destroy us as he is going to make our beautiful country weak and vulnerable. That alone will do us in. Remember the terrorists? Ya think they aren't loving this and preparing as we speak?
#11 Nov 13, 2008
Dang you loves the USA, I spit out my damn cola when I read your posts....too bad it's all true,,,,but I can't do the goose step fer da feiher....I broke my ankle.....but if I could, I'd love to give him a good kick in the ass where his brain might be hiding out....damn SS troops would shoot me though....have a nice day everyone, enjoy freedom while you can!!
#12 Sep 28, 2009
All heil Obama our supreme leader!
Bow down and bend over so he can f**k us all right up the ass and take all our freedoms away!
Heil, Heil, Heil Obama!!!!
United States
#13 Sep 29, 2009
As always, the rich hate the poor. Look around at other countries and see where they are at. You are right many countries routinely screw their people, man, woman and child. We don't. We do not murder people for speaking their mind or else all of us who post our opinions would be hunted first. Hitler did not kill the Jews first, he went after the gypsies and other social outcast first, the mentally ill, criminals, the old, anyone who did not "fit" into his idea of a perfect world. Yes, he orchestrated the murder of millions, Catholics and Protestants alike and intellectuals who did not agree with is new world order. Now, I am no lover of Obama, I hate abortion with a passion, so understand me a little. But, having said this we are at our heart a Christian country so we should act like one. This healthcare issue which pisses off so many people, well let's look at it. Obama's mother died because she had no health insurance, right? A single white mom who died early. If she had health coverage, maybe she could have had a few more productive years. If you lose your job, what are you going to do for health coverage? You stand a good chance of dying early and your death will not be an easy one. So let's talk about kids then, hmmm. Are we not a Christian nation whose faith in God demands we care for our own, much more our neighbors? Do you really want to live in big glass houses and watch children or your neighbors/ relatives die a horrible death because of your neglect or pussilamity? Grow up. We are Americans first, and our system of governent has made us the strongest nation on Earth at this time period. Caring for people who need to see a doctor, well, this is a good thing, not something evil. Every other western country takes care of their people, by allowing even supporting the denial of healthcare makes YOU closer to Hitler than this guy has ever been. Wake up, smell the coffee, and help these guys do it the right way. Denying a sick person, well, you know what that makes YOU.
#14 Sep 29, 2009
Kids singing praises to Obama in School. This reminds of the Heil Hitler on WWII.
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#15 Sep 29, 2009
I haven't seen you in awhile.lol Does it remind if you Hitler because you think Obama is LIKE Hitler? Or is it because you disagree with school children praising a president? I think schools should try to be impartial. There are some parents that disagree with the President's policies. But people tend to have short memories. Do you remember when school children praised President Bush?
#16 Sep 30, 2009
Hi space person,
I have always wanted to ask you about the original Filipino people. You are pinoy? My fiancé told me the original pinoy were Negritos and you are all their descendants. Have you had your genetics tested? I am three quarters Native American and I think we will have interesting children.
#17 Oct 11, 2009
Yeah, but they want to ration health care with panels that decide if you live or die. This will lead to killing the elderly off because they won't be deemed worth the money. It will flood the country with illegals turning the system into something like the free clinic.
How long before they start harvesting organs like China?
#18 Oct 14, 2009
Hey Prophet, how come when you disagree with this anti-American president you all of a claim RACE? And which race are you claiming that we are discriminating against? The Black? The White?, this president is an American hater, just as he was taught by Jeremiah
Wright for over 20 years, who stood at the pulpit and claimed
"God Damn America", and this from his religious leader. And what about his Mentor, William Ayers, who claimed "we didn't do enough"
after blowing up buildings. I would have voted for Colin Powell over Obama and McCain. Once again, you liberal(socialistic) attackers never reply to the substance of the text, but instead attack the messenger. That has been a long standing Liberal tactic
and if possible shout down the opposition.
This president wants us to be the USSRA, and he and his cabinet are doing everything possible, in as short a time possible, to destroy capitalism in the US, before people realize what they are about. I must thank Obama for one thing. HE HAS AWAKEN THE SLEEPING GIANT ONCE MORE! The true moral, God loving Americans, and he and his Liberal Democrats, and Liberal Republicans will learn this at the voting polls. The Tea Parties, and the Tax protests, are just the tip of the iceberg. All of those that have not been heard from, the hard workers, those working two jobs, those that have two parents that are working, will not let all that they have sweated for go down the drain by being taxed away.
I will post more on this below:
#19 Oct 14, 2009
A simple question that I doubt anyone will answer:
By Paul Hollrah
While I've little interest in getting in the middle of the Obama birth issue, Paul Hollrah over at UTFSM did so yesterday and believes the issue can be resolved by Obama answering one simple question:
What passport did he use when he was shuttling between New York , Jakarta , and Karachi ?
So how did a young man who arrived in New York in early June 1981, without the price of a hotel room in his pocket, suddenly come up with the price of a round-the-world trip just a month later?
And once he was on a plane, shuttling between New York , Jakarta , and Karachi , what passport was he offering when he passed through Customs and Immigration?
The American people not only deserve to have answers to these questions, they must have answers. It makes the debate over Obama's citizenship a rather short and simple one.
Q: Did he travel to Pakistan in 1981, at age 20?
A: Yes, by his own admission.
Q: What passport did he travel under?
A: There are only three possibilities
1) He traveled with a U.S. Passport,
2) He traveled with a British passport, or
3) He traveled with an Indonesia passport.
Q: Is it possible that Obama traveled with a U.S. Passport in 1981?
A: No. It is not possible. Pakistan was on the U.S. State Department's "no travel" list in 1981.
Conclusion: When Obama went to Pakistan in 1981 he was traveling either with a British passport or an Indonesian passport.
If he were traveling with a British passport that would provide proof he was born in Kenya on August 4, 1961, not in Hawaii as he claims. And if he were traveling with an Indonesian passport that would tend to prove he relinquished whatever previous citizenship he held, British or American, prior to being adopted by his Indonesian step-father in 1967.
Whatever the truth of the matter, the American people need to know how he managed to become a "natural born" American citizen between 1981 and 2008.
Given the destructive nature of his plans for America, as illustrated by his speech before Congress and the disastrous spending plan he has presented to Congress, the sooner we learn the truth of all this, the better.
If you don't care if YOUR President is not a natural born Citizen, perjured himself in his presidential application, and in violation of the Constitution, then delete this and go into your cocoon. If you do care, then forward this to others
#20 Oct 14, 2009
Hey Prophet, how come when you disagree with this anti-American president, you always claim RACE? And which race are you claiming that we are discriminating against? The Black? The White?, this president is an American hater, just as he was taught by Jeremiah
Wright for over 20 years, who stood at the pulpit and claimed
"God Damn America", and this from his religious leader. And what about his Mentor, William Ayers, who claimed "we didn't do enough"
after blowing up buildings. I would have voted for Colin Powell over Obama and McCain. Once again, you liberal(socialistic) attackers never reply to the substance of the text, but instead attack the messenger. That has been a long standing Liberal tactic
and if possible shout down the opposition.
This president wants us to be the USSRA, and he and his cabinet are doing everything possible, in as short a time possible, to destroy capitalism in the U.S., before people realize what they are about. I must thank Obama for one thing. HE HAS AWAKEN THE SLEEPING GIANT ONCE MORE! The true moral, God loving Americans, and he and his Liberal Democrats, and Liberal Republicans, will learn this at the voting polls. The Tea Parties, and the Tax protests, are just the tip of the iceberg. All of those that have not been heard from, the hard workers, those working two jobs, those that have both parents that are working, will not let all that they perspired for, go down the drain by being taxed away.
Nancy Pewlousy, wants to tax the interest earned in your 401K
plans, and your IRA. did you read that, or were you blind to that.
This is paper gains, and most IRA, and 401K, and mutual funds lost between $10,000 to $25,000 or more, and yet she wants to tax whatever interest you have in a retirement fund, that you only have on paper, and as it is, the government taxes as regular income any money taken out of the retirement funds.
The bleeding hearts love to attack the American people as not caring, well friend, the American people are the most giving people in the world, the difference is that what the American people give is willingly, not taken away and given as someone(congress, Pewlousy, Obuma) think it should go to.
Show me the statistics on how many people that want healthcare can not afford it? Are they young and don't think they will need it,in which case they will be fined up to $3000 as a penalty for not having healthcare. How many of the statistics include the Illegal immigrants? The COBRA plan is guaranteed by the American government, wich means if you loose your job and want to carry the health plan afterwards, they must offer it to you.
After all is said and done, you may come up with 10-15 million that need help. What do you think the cost would be, if those people were enrolled in a health plan like Blue Cross and Blue Shield that have NO COST DEDUCTIBLE, and in certain areas have no cost, as the Government subsidy takes over. Guaranteed that the cost is 1/3 of the amount of debt and tax increases proposed right now, and no meeting with a government representative to discuss whether you need certain care or medications, and tell you doctor what treatment you can or can not get, as they are already cutting back on the treatments they will cover under medicare.
The cost of this phony healthcare will effect your children and grandchildren, and possibly their children, and in the end will lead to BANKRUPTCY of our country, just as every other plan that the government administers is going, or is already BANKRUPT.
OUT OF OFFICE. This is the same Congress that was in office during the last 4 years of President Bush, and had Blackmailed him into submission.
#22 Jan 17, 2013
Anyone who truly loves the USA, automatically hates Obama.
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17 lbs. for a 10 week lab sounds about right. If he is healthy, eating ok, playing fine, using the bathroom, then he is ok. All dogs grow at their own rate depending on their eating habits and other things. I don't think you have anything to worry about. In his pictures, he looks to be getting bigger and he looks healthy.
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It really all depends on what he looks like as opposed to the ideal weight. Each Lab is going to be built differently, so what might be ideal for one might not be for another. 17 pounds seems to be alright - does he seem a healthy weight to you? You should not be able to see any of his ribs or hip bones, but you should be able to see a definite waist. You may also want to visit www.akc.org and check out their breed information on Labs.
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W. Scott Nelson and Matt Stippich are running against each other for 1st District alderman.
Nelson, of 6191 Washington Circle, is a legislative aide in the Wisconsin State Senate and a license attorney in Wisconsin and Illinois. He was a candidate for alderman in 2006 and for state Assembly in 2004.
Stippich, of 2220 N Wauwatosa Ave., is an owner and general counsel of Digital Intelligence, a local computer forensics firm, and a partner in Stippich, Selin & Cain.
Here are their answers to a WauwatosaNOW questionnaire:
Why are you running?
Nelson: I'm running because I think Wauwatosa is a great place to live, and I want to help keep it that way. Our alderman decided not to run again, and I think my background and experience make me an ideal replacement for him. The skills I use every day in the legislature are exactly what I need to serve as our alderman. An alderman needs experience working with government budgets and agencies. I've worked on the Joint Finance Committee in the state legislature, working with state agencies to produce a balanced budget. My experience working on the state budget will help me tackle the Common Council's most important task, the city budget. At work, I respond to constituent concerns on a daily basis, something that people expect from their a. I'm running because I have the skills and experience to hit the ground running after I am elected alderman.
Stippich: Anyone who has met me knows that I am passionate about Wauwatosa — especially East Tosa. I want to help continue the positive path we have started in District 1 and bring this passion to the city by representing our active constituency. For me, Wauwatosa, and specifically District 1 is much more than the houses and buildings within a geographic boarder. There is a soul in this District that is represented by the collection of neighborhoods that are unique, vibrant and alive. As we continue to develop and grow, we will naturally encounter tough decisions about the direction we want for our city. I believe my dedication to the community, combined with my experience as business owner and legal adviser, will allow me to make these tough decisions in a manner that will serve the district well.
The 2015 city budget will be tight, and city officials have warned that services may be cut. How will you address this?
Stippich: I met with the city administrator and finance director to better understand our current financial picture. We must carefully manage our finances moving forward, but the 2015 budget will not be as "doom and gloom" as originally projected. New construction surrounding the Mayfair Collection and Discovery Parkway and the projected closing of tax-incremental finance district 3 will all help to increase our tax base and levy without impacting the taxpayer. Unnecessary expenses have been identified and eliminated. That places us at a critical, yet extremely exciting point in our history where we, as a citizenship, need to engage in honest dialogue about how our city will serve us. What services are important, at what levels and how will we pay for those services? Our first goal must be to focus on raising revenue through positive, sensible development that improves the tax base. This focus will create relief for the citizens while improving the overall financial health of Wauwatosa.
Nelson: City officials, like state officials, always say that they've gotten everything they can out of their budget, and there's no more room for savings. In my experience working on the state budget, they're usually wrong. Understanding what to look for and what questions to ask to see if the departments are operating as efficiently as possible is the best way to deal with a budget problem. We also shouldn't assume that because things have always been done one way that they can't be done another way. Challenging those assumptions is what members of the Common Council should do for each city budget. My experience working with the state budget will help me ask the right questions and find ways to ensure that the level of service that we have come to expect from the city remains the same without asking taxpayers to pay more for that same level of service.
What is the city's biggest challenge, aside from the budget, and how will you address it?
Nelson: While it may not be as high-profile an issue as jobs, economic development or the budget, Wauwatosa's infrastructure problems are a black cloud on the horizon. Our sewer system needs major upgrades, particularly in the east part of Wauwatosa I hope to represent on the Common Council. The estimated cost of these repairs is more than the total annual city budget, so, the financial effect it will have on the city is significant. The size of the problem requires an incremental approach, and the city's long-term plan is a good start. Ensuring that this project remains a top priority and is fully funded over the decade required will take real leadership from the Common Council, particularly the members from our district. To help reduce the impact to homeowners, we should also develop a revolving, low- or no-interest loan program to help homeowners who require expensive repairs to their sewer laterals.
Stippich: Deferred capital projects, including our sewers, pose the biggest challenge for the city moving forward. We are literally sitting on a network of sewers and laterals that are long overdue for repair. Sewer backups in District 1 and neighboring District 5 are a big issue for homeowners. The issue is further complicated by the fact that both public sewers and private laterals are implicated. Fortunately, our forward thinking Public Works office has started the process of finding cost conscious solutions to this projected $100 million issue. The recent decision to explore the transfer of jurisdiction over Schoonmaker Creek and the surrounding watershed to Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District is one creative solution that may help with some of these costs. We need to develop a comprehensive plan that restores our infrastructure to a status that will protect against further damage to homes and provide a foundation that will serve our community in future years.
In a proposed development opposed by neighbors, how would you decide which side to support?
Stippich: This is not an issue of we vs. they. Development is absolutely necessary. It impacts our ability to raise revenue in the world of levy limits. It is necessary to develop properties that have been neglected. It is necessary because healthy commercial districts are foundational to our vibrant community. However, any development decision must be weighed against the potential benefits to or burdens on the quality of life in our neighborhoods — the neighborhoods that make Wauwatosa great. This requires early communication among the city, developers and citizens to find sensible solutions. The root cause of most recent development controversies has been a lack of early communication among all affected parties. We are a dynamic community that is continually growing. Growing pains are natural. I'm not afraid to make the necessary tough decisions on these issues after engaging in thoughtful conversation with a focus on doing what is best for the community.
Nelson: If I am elected alderman, I would be serving my constituents, not outside business concerns, so the choice of who to support would be relatively easy. That being said, economic development opportunities are limited in a well-developed and mature city like Wauwatosa. Even though members of the Common Council are elected to represent a district, they also must represent the overall good of the city when they serve. Weighing the pros and cons of economic development proposals is one of the hardest things you face as an elected official. Having advised a number of elected officials during my career as a legislative aide, I have been through this decision-making process and understand what it takes. I'm confident that I can balance the needs of the local residents against the needs of the city for economic growth and come to a conclusion that best serves the residents and the city.
What are the biggest issues affecting your district?
Nelson: East Tosa has the unique opportunity to give itself a face-lift, both aesthetically and economically, by developing the east end of North Avenue. The master plan for development created by civic organizations and embraced by the Common Council is a wonderful blueprint for turning East Tosa into a destination for residents and people throughout the Milwaukee metropolitan area. The area is ripe for economic development. Encouraging that development in a way that helps the city but also recognizes the needs of the residents of the adjacent neighborhoods (particularly the need for more parking) is a major issue for the 1st aldermanic district. Parking in the village is also a major issue for our district since it covers part of the village. Current plans to provide more parking are great but need to be constantly re-examined to make sure that we are providing adequate parking for residents, visitors and businesses alike.
Stippich: Aside from the sewer issue (discussed above), District 1 residents have shared with me their enthusiasm over the developments along North Avenue, Milwaukee Avenue and the Village. This progress, however, has raised issues of the adequacy of parking along the neighboring blocks. Most residents I have talked with agree that this "problem" is far outweighed by the benefit of the new business, but it is something for which we need to find a solution. Another area of concern among residents is one of communication. District 1 residents want an alderman who is active and connected with the neighborhood — one who communicates with them and keeps them informed. We may not always agree, but as long as we keep an open and transparent line of respectful communication, good things will follow. I am committed to this dialogue. I am committed to Wauwatosa.
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Originally Posted by r4tch3t
Hmm, that bit about the video encoding on the GPU sounds very interesting. My current choice in CPU is based heavily on the fact I will be encoding DVDs fairly regularly.
... that will be known as Tesla2 and there have been several hints in the presentations at new features that we're likely to see included in that architecture.
Doesn't quite work like that. You would definitely need more than one clock to calculate the vector of the reflected bounce, plus how much of the intensity should be kept and how much dispersion it needs. Plus that would only be the ray tracing. You still have calculate where everything is in 3 dimensional space so it can calculate the ray tracing (although that may be done by the CPU) So let say it takes 50 clocks to calculate a bounce that means you would need ~ 500MHz, and that's just for ray tracing, you still have to render the geometry etc.Originally Posted by Anakha
Again, little mention that RayTracing + CUDA = Massive Win! Raytracing is a very simple algorithm that is naturally parallel, and the more cores (Or in this case, "Stream Processors") you can throw at it, the better.
With 128 "cores", each tracing a single ray on a screen 1600x1200, with 10 "Bounce" rays, you would need a 9MHz processor to get a stable 60Hz display. ((1600*1200*60)/128*1000000). Considering most GPUs are in the hundreds of MHz range (If not the thousands of MHz), this gives a VERY detailed scene with LOTS of reflection. All you'd really need is a way to use that RayTraced image directly on the card (IE, output from the Stream Processors directly to the Frame Buffer to be rendered) and you have Real-Time RayTracing OOTB.
I'd put a dollar down for that. Anyone else?
Originally Posted by sbenrap
I'm quoting the last part of the article:
"Huang doesn't seem fazed by Intel's push into his territory at the moment, but he said he remembers the scars he got following the release of the GeForceFX architecture"
Can someone please elaborate what "scars" he's talking about?
I don't remember any big deal between nVidia and Intel when the GeForceFX was released...
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Companion forum thread to:Jun 22, 2010 at 3:30 pm #1622474
John BrownBPL Member
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Ok, it looked nice, how did it work?Jun 22, 2010 at 3:59 pm #1622486
Cayenne RedmonkBPL Member
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it's pretty safe to say that there is precious little difference in these stovesJun 23, 2010 at 1:15 am #1622614
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I have the Gnat for some months and on my website you can see a short video of it… (It's in German, but I think that's okay for video)
http://qbloggt.blogspot.com/2010/03/monatauk-gnat-das-video.htmlJun 23, 2010 at 1:21 am #1622615
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numbers …Jun 23, 2010 at 1:52 am #1622618
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Actual usage figures for the Monatauk Gnat and its twin brother the Go System Fly can be found atJun 23, 2010 at 4:51 am #1622629
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How does it simmer?Jun 23, 2010 at 7:29 am #1622655
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I normally use alcohol stoves, but I do have a 10 year old Gigapower in my closet which I use occasionally. My major complaint with the original Gigapower is the slippery pot supports. One time my tall pot slid off the Gigapower supports and scalded my hand with boiling water. Not fun in the backcountry.
Recently I have been considering getting another canister stove, but ingrained in my memory is the sight of my beet red scalded hand, so pot supports are a major concern of mine. The Monatauk Gnat appears to have good pot supports, but judging from pictures on the company websites, I prefer the pot supports of the Gigapower LiteMax, at least for a tall tippy pot.
According to the Monatauk website, the Gnat costs $60.00 AmericanJun 23, 2010 at 11:14 am #1622717
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Price?Jun 23, 2010 at 3:41 pm #1622788
The unit Ryan got was from Monatauk, but my information is that it was actually designed and made by Fire Maple in China (where else). It is available from several sources around the world under various numbers or names, but sometimes with '116T' in the part number.
Dimensions: 55 x 75 x 32 mm
Weight: 48 g
Rated Power: 12,000 BTU / 3,500 W
The measured CO emission is around 10 to 20 ppm, which is pretty good.
I can verify that it does punch out a lot of power, consistent with the claimed figure, and considerably more than any white gas stove (so there!). I can also confirm that it does simmer very nicely, and that the valve action is smooth.
Pricing varies depending on the supplier. Someone else mentioned $60 from Monatauk, but I have not verified that myself. It is available for ~$35 +P/P from Shanghai, at
Disclosure: I received a review sample from DE-Maritime as well, but Ryan beat me to the punch in submitting the Spotlite.
CheersJun 23, 2010 at 7:03 pm #1622846
Ron BellBPL Member
@mountainlaureldesignsLocale: USA
I like this review – it is concise.Jun 23, 2010 at 10:18 pm #1622907
Eric BlumensaadtBPL Member
@danepackerLocale: Mojave Desert
The pot stand legs of the Gnat are similar to my Brunton FLEX stove in design. I fixed the wobbliness of the legs by drilling out the rivits and replacing them with tiny nuts, lock washers and bolts. The lock washers held the pot supports snug enough to prevent wobble but not to tight to make folding difficult.
As is often the case many backpacking products can be improved upon with a little thought.Jun 24, 2010 at 12:33 am #1622928
carlos fernandez rivasBPL Member
@pitagorinLocale: Galicia -Spain
"""I like this review – it is concise"""
Agree with Ron
May be too much concise……….:-/Jun 24, 2010 at 7:37 am #1622973
James PatsalidesBPL Member
@jamespatsalides-comLocale: New England
+1 on the concise review.
Could just use a set of those plastic jetboil legs with it… they clip really nicely onto the bottom of a small canister and are pretty solid. Just a thought!Jun 24, 2010 at 2:11 pm #1623090
Ethan A.BPL Member
@mountainwalkerLocale: SF Bay Area & New England
Roger, thanks for the verification and extra info. How is it in terms of CO emissions?Jun 24, 2010 at 2:29 pm #1623099
Hi EJ
> How is it in terms of CO emissions?
Fourth line in the specs I posted! 10 – 20 ppm. That's fairly low.
CheersJun 25, 2010 at 8:52 am #1623307
Ryan JordanAdmin
@ryanLocale: Rocky Mountains
The review was concise because there just isn't a lot to say about a product that seems to work as well as anything else.
The real appeal of this stove to me was its aesthetics, which are superb. In terms of "lightweight philosophy in design" this stove hits the nail on the head.
"It works well enough" – and I do mean that.
The differences in field performance between all these little canister stoves is so infinitesimally small that it's almost ludicrous trying to figure out how they compare to each other based on performance – boil times, fuel efficiency, etc.
It keeps both big and little pots stable, it hasn't failed yet, and it makes hot water. "I guess it works, eh?" I know, I'm being a little tongue in cheek here, but seriously, there just isn't a lot of room left in this product market and I just wanted to point out something aesthetically unique in a pretty crowded field.
What's remarkable to me is this:
Bushbuddy Ultra – 5 oz
Gnat Stove – 1.7 oz
Cat Food Can Stove – 0.5 oz
Esbit Ti Stove – 0.3 oz
i.e., today, I can cook on wood, gas, alcohol, and solid fuel on the same trip (if I wanted to, but I wouldn't, except when on a teaching trip) for 7.5 oz! How cool is that?Jun 25, 2010 at 9:55 am #1623326
John S.BPL Member
Good review. I would always wish for complete specs to include stove measurements folded and in use, stove weight, case weight, case size and maybe even burner diameter. We are still missing the case weight. A few more specs are
stove weight: 1.6 oz (48 grams)
stove size (folded): 2.25" x 2.25" x 2.5"
stove size (in use): ?
case weight: 1.4 oz (hard side)
case size: 3" x 3" x 3.25"Jun 27, 2010 at 10:05 pm #1624000
Ryan JordanAdmin
@ryanLocale: Rocky Mountains
Toss the case. Thus, case weight = 0.
Seriously, though, I can't see any compelling reason to bring a "stove case" on a trek.
I know it's there to protect the stove, but wrapping in a viscose towel does it for a lot less weight and rattling.
RyanJun 27, 2010 at 11:03 pm #1624013
Bob GrossMember
@b-g-2-2Locale: Silicon Valley
The stove case is dual purpose.
It protects the stove from breakage, and it protects the other gear in your pack from the sharp points on the stove.
If I wrapped a viscose towel around my stove, it would be full of holes in a week's time. But then, I suppose that is why I carry duct tape.
–B.G.–Jul 5, 2010 at 4:18 am #1626280
David ButoMember
How does the Gnat stove performance compare to the Soto OD-1R Micro Regulator Stove in terms of maintaining consistent output in cold weather? Although many stoves may seem alike, the Soto appears to have an edge in performance as temp drops and as fuel runs out, i.e., the Soto output is the same across the spectrum.Jul 5, 2010 at 1:15 pm #1626369
Andrew WolffSpectator
@andrewLocale: Chattanooga
"the expedition-conscious ultralighter can turn down the fuel power and eke out thirty-six to forty boils (at 12 oz/boil) without much difficulty" What sort of altitude are we talking about here? I imagine there's quite a large variation in how long a canister lasts between say 10000 feet and sea level.Jul 5, 2010 at 3:06 pm #1626406
> I imagine there's quite a large variation in how long a canister lasts
> between say 10000 feet and sea level.
No, altitude will have very little direct effect on the life of a canister. The canister supplies energy, and how much energy is in the canister is unrelated to altitude.
However, because the ambient temperature drops as you go up in altitude, you will find yourself using a little more fuel to get water up to 80 C. On the other hand, water boils at a lower temperature at higher altitudes, so you will need a little less fuel to go from 80 C to boiling. Ho hum … :-)
Anyhow, most of that is irrelevant. What really influences practical fuel consumption is wind, use-of-windscreen, heating rate, lid-on-pot, and other things like that. They are far more significant, to the point of being totally dominant.
CheersJul 6, 2010 at 9:04 pm #1626800
Frank DelandMember
@ramblerLocale: On the AT in VA
The Snow Peak Giga weighs 3 oz., but that includes the "ignitor". You have to weigh in whatever it is you use to light the Gnat stove.Jul 7, 2010 at 5:47 am #1626860
carlos fernandez rivasBPL Member
@pitagorinLocale: Galicia -Spain
not really, ignitors fail so frecuently that you MUST to carry one lighter anyway
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