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- The Hon. Nicola Roxon MPThe Attorney-General
The Attorney-General, Nicola Roxon: Convoke a special meeting with all State Police Ministers to obtain power to legislate on gun control.
In the light of the most recent mass-shooting in the United States, legislative authority over Gun control in Australia must be located nationally, so that all overarching policies, processes, and regulations, are authorised by the Federal Government. This requirement is essential to bolster a national culture of gun control, where individual State Governments cannot produce their own gun control regulations, in contrast to a national approach to this important issue. If all States & Territories do not agree with this request, the Federal Government should initiate a Referendum as soon as possible or at the next federal election.
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To hold a special meeting with all State Police Ministers in order to seek the transfer of powers from all States & Territories regarding gun control. Failing the transfer of powers, the Federal Government should initiate a referendum asking the electorate to authorise the Federal Government to have all legislative authority on gun control as soon as possible or at the next election. Sincerely and respectfully yours, John Candido.
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Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts and establish them in every good work and word.Isn't that splendid? I particularly like "eternal comfort and good hope through grace" (the Holman version uses "encouragement" instead of "comfort", which is nice too).
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Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society preserves and interprets the
culture and context of Anabaptist-related faith communities connected to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
We preserve and interpret the culture and context of Mennonite-related communities connected to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Our work includes the European background of diverse Pennsylvania settlers and the Native People they encountered in the New World. Many of our members are not Mennonite. The majority live outside Pennsylvania.
Rolando Santiago
Pennsylvania, history, genealogy, religion, culture
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Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society
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2215 Millstream Rd
Lancaster, PA 17602
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In collaboration with the 1719 Hans Herr House Museum in Willow Street, Pennsylvania, the Society hosts "Lancaster Roots" (www.LancasterRoots.org) a year-long schedule of more than three dozen concerts, classes, festivals, field trips, sales and exhibits. In 2010, the two organizations organized the 300th anniversary celebration of the first permanent European settlement in Lancaster County. The Society's assets include one of Pennsylvania's best genealogical libraries, the Martin E. Ressler collection of 4,500 old and rare hymnals and part of the Daniel and Kathryn McCauley collection of Amish crafts. Ongoing programs include the Lancaster Family History Conference, the Pennsylvania German Folk Art Show & Sale, and a four-day outdoor used book sale known as the "Bookworm Frolic."
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Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society operates a major research library and archives, educational programming, a living history museum program, a publishing program, and a book and gift shohistory, and theology research and education.
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It's not through snowing yet! The Mt is forecast to offer snow play until the 4th of July! In the meantime, runoff is increasing, trees are leafing out, flowers are blooming, birds are nesting, spring is everywhere! That means longer days, warmer evenings, lots of time to hike, ride, play and unparalleled scenic vistas to enjoy.
We offer LOW spring rates and NO credit card fees. Pets are welcome for a small, one-time fee.
We offer a 5% discount for any public service employees or volunteers, active or retired, in your group. ASK.
Please check our availability calendar for updates.
Come up and enjoy outdoor recreation unrivaled in the western USA while staying in a nicely decorated, modern and clean condo equipped with a full kitchen, comfortable beds, nice towels and linens. Warm wood stove and firewood provided! Everything you need except food, so you can enjoy your vacation and enjoy where you are staying. Villa de los Pinos is a small 78 unit condo development, with a majority population of friendly owners and long term renters. It is quiet in the evenings and mellow in the daytime. The courtyard is grassy (snowy in winter) with huge Jeffery Pines, Aspens, and colorful flowers scattered around boulders. No cars allowed in the courtyard, so you can run your dogs or kids on the grass or just kick it by the pool. Winter transforms the courtyard to a snow playground, safe for kids and pets. The pool is always clean and warm in season and come summer there is tennis and volleyball for the more energetic. There is a resident manager for facility issues. There is great Jacuzzi for warming up after playing in the snow. Saunas too.
You can also enjoy world-class fishing, mountain biking, off-roading or just hiking on one of the countless trails in the beautiful Eastern Sierra high country. For more relaxed fun, outlet shopping, art galleries, theater and festivals are available. The unique location of Mammoth Mountain on the western edge of the Great Basin allows for snow activities in season along with exploring the snow free environment of the adjacent high desert of the Great Basin. Snow play is world-class (Mammoth Mountain and June Mountain (Seasonal)). Skiing (Alpine and Nordic), boarding, snowmobiling (rentals available), sledding, tubing, snowshoeing, dog sled trips, carriage rides and ice skating. The list keeps growing. At times, lake skating and ice climbing are available.
This winter, you can fly from Portland, Reno, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego and Orange County (seasonal). Shuttles are available to town and the condo. Summer has flights to/from Los Angeles. Check the airlines for latest flight information. Shuttles and taxis to town are available at the airport. Rental vehicles are also available at the airport.
Our condo is a comfortable, townhome-style condominium in Mammoth Lakes, a fantastic YEAR ROUND mountain resort in the beautiful high Sierra Mountains of California. If you haven't been here yet, try it. You will love it. If you have been here, then you know, and you will return over and over again.
We had such a wonderful time at the Villa de los Pinos complex and this condo was perfect! The proximity of the unit to the pool/spa is great, the condo is extremely well stocked and comfortable and the courtyard was perfect for our lab Lulu. We were lucky enough to get fresh snow on our visit and the area was perfect for anything we needed. We could walk to Vons and plenty of our other local favorites, (The Stove, Giovanni's, etc.), walk our dog over to the park down the street and hit several hiking trails. Michael and his wife obviously take great pride in their condo and it shows. I truly can't say enough wonderful things about our experience in staying here. Hope to be back soon!
Over the past years we have stayed at a number of different condos in Mammoth in the Summer and Fall which were dog friendly. This condo is by far the finest of any that we have stayed at for us dog friendly guest. We have two German Shepherds that go everywhere with us, so it is important that they have a comfortable place to stay. This condo is designed around making your dog(s) welcome from the very start. Michael has a box in one of the bedrooms that is filled with blankets and sheets to protect the beds and couches from the dogs getting on. Also, in the bedroom closet there is a large dog bed. The two downstairs bedrooms both open up to a huge grassy play area that you can run your dog(s) on if there are no other dogs around. Even when another dog shows up, you just have to put them on a leash. We played Frisbee everyday in the grassy area, and when someone showed up with a dog we just leased them and most people didn't mind having our dogs off leash while we played with them. All the people with dogs there were super friendly, as were their dogs. There are two potty bag dispensers with bags to pick-up after your dogs, and everyone seemed to pick-up after their dogs as I saw no dog poop around. The upstairs has a very large balcony for the dogs (and us) to lounge, and the dogs to greet all the other dogs as they walk by. Okay, enough about the dogs. This condo was spotless, with plenty of clean fluffy towels in both of the bathrooms. The living/dining room is very spacious with three nice couches (one is a futon). Even though we didn't cook (Who comes to Mammoth and cooks with so many great restaurants?), the kitchen is well stocked with anything you might need. It also has TVs in every room, and the wifi was super fast. What you will really notice is the beautiful artwork throughout the condo. You can really tell that there is pride of ownership, you would think that the owner lived there year round. Another aspect which makes to condo complex so nice is how quiet is was, as there is no traffic going through the complex due to the fact that everyone parks in the back of their condo. Also, there is a 10pm curfew on noise. It is also located within walking distance from town. Michael made the transaction of renting very easy by going through the owner rather than having to deal with a property manager or rental company. This will be our first choice in the future. Greg & Kathy, Quincy, CA
This condo was an excellent home base for us during our week here in Mammoth. We loved coming home each day from our hikes, enjoying the lovely landscaping from our balcony, taking a refreshing swim and relaxing in the spa. We've stayed in several different condos in Mammoth through the years, but this is our favorite. It's clean, well-equipped, and quiet! The complex is dog-friendly, with lots of room for them to run around. The pool and spa area are sparkling clean, and the grounds impeccable maintained. We'll be back!
Our family of two teenagers and mid-sized terrier stayed for 5 nights in June/July 2014 and had the best time at this condo. It was very clean, had plenty of room, lots of cooking supplies and linens, and the property had a huge grassy area for dogs to run around. We also enjoyed the swimming pool and tennis and volleyball courts. Definitely a great place to relax after full days of hiking, fishing and mountain biking. Our dog went everywhere with us and looked forward to coming back to the condo to see his dog friends that he made during our stay.
The owners were very thorough with paperwork and supplied many details about the condo. It showed that they cared about their rental home and that they wanted others to take good care of it too during their stay. There is even a scrapbook to include photos of your pet. We would definitely stay here again and recommend to our friends and family.
We stayed for Thanksgiving 2012. My son lives in Mammoth and we wanted a cozy place for our family and dogs. Could not have been happier.
What a wonderful property and great owners! This unit is awesome. We have stayed here more than once and it never disappoints. It has everything you need to cook, for sleeping, etc. It is also in a great location. You can easily walk to Vons, etc., or catch the shuttle. The owners are also very responsive. We will definitely stay here again.
Volleyball, Outlet Shopping, Snow-shoeing, Yosemite (summer), Death Valley, Mono Lake, ghost towns, Hot Springs, Kayaking and GREAT birding, You won't have enough time to do it all!
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I recently had to perform the first hard reset of my Droid x. It was a little interesting to think about loosing all the information I had on my phone and I have only had 1 a month. These 5 apps will help make the process really simple.
After a hard reset, you may not be smart enough to have thought of a backup beforehand. This site and it Library Builder helped relocate every app I had ever downloaded and reported.
Advanced Task Manager Free
Because I like it, and find it useful to control from the start, all apps that are open any time. Android is smart, but sometimes it doesn't understand, "I don't want skype running in the background either."
Lookout Security & Antivirus
Before you forget and start downloading even more apps now that you have gone through your first hard reset. A must.
Android News
Because even if you get the hard reset done in less than five. Some Android news has probably happen, and you want to keep up starting yesterday.
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Need I say more. These really work, and I wish I had more information backed up on my phone. Just like my PC…Hint… Back up.


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Japan moves opening day: Update
Update:: The opening day has been pushed back even further from next Tuesday, March 29 to Tuesday, April 12.
TOKYO — Opening Day in the Japanese professional baseball leagues has been pushed back until next week due to the effects of this month's earthquake and tsunami.
The Central League agreed to a government request to push back the new season until March 29, a statement from the Central League directors said. The league had been due to start this Friday.
The league said it would also try to switch as many night games as possible to day games to preserve electricity, which is in limited supply in the aftermath of the disaster, and said there would be no extra innings in night games.
The Pacific League, which involves teams in areas hardest hit by the earthquake and tsunami, had previously agreed to push back its start until April 12.
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14 Must-See Superhero Party Ideas
Today we're sharing fourteen fantastic superhero party ideas for your amazing birthday parties!
Today we're sharing fourteen fantastic superhero party ideas for your amazing birthday parties!
I'm so excited to be sharing that Ana from Love Party Printables created this set of free superhero party printables and we get to give them away! Woo hoo!
Superhero parties are some of the most popular parties on our site. With all the superhero movies out, every kid wants to be one these days! My daughter is dying to fly.
Happy Sunday! Wait until you see the parties I'm showing off today like this far out tie dye birthday party! Skip down...
Today my favorite four parties of the week are a summer Tie Dye Birthday Party (because I'm longing for summer), a pink and black poodle Paris party (because I want to spend my summer in Paris), a cool superhero Justice League superhero party that is so cute, and a gorgeous modern and chic bridal shower that will take your breath away.
My husband is definitely a superhero. Sure he's strong, handsome, brave, smart, and can fix anything, but that's not why he's a superhero.
When my daughter was two, my husband needed to change a lightbulb in the bathroom. My daughter told him to wait, then toddled into her toy box, dug for a while, and returned with her wooden toy toolkit to show him she was ready to work. He lifted her up and let her screw in the light bulb all by himself. The pride on her face was priceless. And in that moment I knew he was a superhero.
Here are my favorite parties for the week...
Check out this amazing superhero boy birthday party, the children gather for a spring cookie decorating party, an adorable, classic sock monkey party for a first birthday, and a lovely shabby chic party where the girls get to dress up in gorgeous dresses.
Here's what I'm showing off this week as my favorite parties added to our site... A gorgeous Wonder Woman dessert table that takes me back to my childhood, an All Hallow's Eve tea party that feels like you've stepped out of Victorian era England, a mermaid birthday on the beach where you can almost feel the mist, and a woodland vintage 3rd birthday with great shabby chic touches.
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Have you ever thought about throwing a girl superhero party? Well Katie G from The Perfect Party did just that, and it was awesome. Read her 7 tips for throwing her Girls Gone Superheroes Party here!
1. What was the inspiration for your party?
Wait until you see this "Super Dad" collection of printables Ana, from Love Party Printables designed for us. They are fantastic and a super way to celebrate Father's Day!
The collection includes everything you'll need for your party: a "Happy Father's Day" banner, 2" party circles, straw flags, napkin rings, labels, favor tags, water bottle labels, invitations, Father's Day cards, and cupcake toppers!
This week's party photo comes from Monsterscake's Sara is Super Birthday Party. Nothing cooler than a girl superhero!
And here's another cool tidbit. Sara's superhero party from Spain was inspired by this superhero party by Anders Ruff! I love how trends can spread all round the world!


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Basia GałajB3 Restaurant
Born in Bydgoszcz, Poland, Basia Galaj took an interest in piano at the age of six, when she began taking private lessons, and continued her classical piano studies at Missio Musica after moving to Warsaw.
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Stephanie JamesB3 Restaurant
Stephanie James, a pop and soul singer-songwriter, uses her powerful vocals and poignant lyrics to inspire and unite her audiences.
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Alex OlsenBrewer Plaza
Since before the age of 10, Alex Olsen has been proving himself to be an innovative, masterful pianist and composer.
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Kyle ThorntonThe Steps
Soul/hip-hop collective Kyle Thornton & the Company is no longer one of Boston's best-kept secrets.
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Kathleen ParksKendall Square
Fiddle player Kathleen Parks' sound incorporates influences from writers such as Harry Nilsson, Paul McCartney, and Paul Simon.
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Brenna CarrollThe Lawn on D
Brenna Carroll is a passionate singer-songwriter who released her self-titled debut EP in 2016 on iTunes, Spotify, and many other digital sites.
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SOLD OUT: Zach Williams (of the Lone Bellow)Red Room at Cafe 939SOLD OUT: There are no tickets remaining for this event.
Long before they combined their voices, the three members of the Lone Bellow were singing on their own.
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Nicolás EmdenPrudential Center
Nicolás Emden is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and conductor from Osorno, Chile.
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Zahili Gonzalez ZamoraBrewer Plaza
Cuban jazz pianist Zahili Gonzalez Zamora performs live at Brewer Plaza.
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Samuel BatistaBoston Public Market
Panamanian saxophonist Samuel Batista is currently in the process of recording his first album, Voices of Freedom.
Mar Fayos: While I Make Plans
Where jazz meets with Mediterranean roots, Latin rhythms, and soul influences, Mar Fayos finds a unique voice with a lot to be said.
Myles Sweeney
Myles Sweeney is a pianist, singer-songwriter, and producer originally from the Boston area.
Amber Olivia
Voice principal Amber Olivia will perform an intimate acoustic original set with songs from her debut EP.
dolltr!ck Presents: Moment of Tangency
Electronica producer-performer Claire Marie Lim performs a selection of covers, originals, and remixes from her music project, dolltr!ck, presented in English and Korean.
Myles Sweeney
Myles Sweeney is a pianist, singer-songwriter, and producer originally from the Boston area.
A Night in Brazil with Victor Cabral and Friends
Come spend a "night in Brazil" with multi-instrumentalist Victor Cabral and his friends.
On the Vox
On the Vox is a co-ed a cappella group at Berklee College of Music comprising talented singers and instrumentalists from all over the world singing your favorite hits right now and your favorite hits from yesterday.
Blayke Phillips: Memories
Blayke Phillips leads his first ensemble, featuring groove-oriented R&B, hip-hop, funk, and jazz arrangements, as well as some of his original music.
Claire Joy Moss: Pass/Fail
Claire Joy Moss presents a night of music that she's performed at successful (and unsuccessful) auditions and proficiencies.
A Tribute to Beck
Drum set principal Walker Wright presents highlights of all of the albums made and released by Beck, one of the world's most creative, efficient, and insightful solo artists.
Damian Chambers: The Re-Harm
Damian Chambers presents an evening of great music performed by a diverse group of musicians featuring a harmonious fusion of styles and different musical perspectives.
The Songs of Angelo Valori
A small rhythm section (drums, acoustic piano, bass, guitar, vocals, and horn) perform the songs of Italian composer Angelo Valori from Pescara, Italy.
From Amadeus to Zappa: The Curious Life of Nicolas Slonimsky
Author, composer, and conductor Nicolas Slonimsky traveled the world, collecting music and championing new works. Explore his life and contributions at this session presented by Barbara LaFitte.
Tal Flora: Decisions
Tal Flora's music brings her inner world to the stage, characterized by intricate sexy beats, through original compositions coming from her deep attachment to R&B and jazz.
David Jeasoo Kim: The Songs
David Kim, a singer-songwriter from South Korea, will showcase original songs that have never been performed.
Anastassiya Petrova: E.motion
Anastassiya Petrova is a jazz pianist from Kazakhstan, inspired by contemporary jazz pianists such as Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, and Brad Mehldau.
Lee Jinwoo: It Ain't Over 'Till It's Over II
Lee Jinwoo presents original compositions and arrangements.
Brock Benzel: Good Game
Stylized by tapping guitars, intricate rhythms, and poppy vocal hooks, Good Game mixes sounds of indie rock and math rock with a focus on composition.
Martin Tamisier
Martin Tamisier is a singer-songwriter and drummer from France whose music is a blend of pop, jazz, and African music with French lyrics.
Maurizio Fiore Salas: Primera Muestra
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December 17, Joan Mitchell Painters & Sculptors Grant recipient.
August 3, Critic's Pick: "Itasca", Art Forum.
July 21, "18 Female Artists Give Advice to Women Starting Out in the Art World", Artnet.
June 26 - September 3, Itasca, The Bindery Projects, St. Paul, MN
Exhibiting artists: Nyeema Morgan, Duane Linklater, Damien Davis, Hermoine Spriggs & Nadia Myre. Curated by Matthew Schum.


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Pre-Orders for Paladin vs Siren have just opened up in the Arcane Wonders store. All Pre-Orders through the AW store will include the alternate art Paladin and alternate art Siren! You can find the Pre-Order HERE!Read more
So today is finally time to release the Kraken! There he is in all his glory. Like the Leviathan, he's a huge sea monster. However, the Kraken has a brand new condition added with Paladin vs Siren, Grapple. This allows him to grab hold of creatures and prevent them from […]Read more
So, Gen Con is on our doorstep. Just next week we'll all descend upon Indianapolis for the best four days in gaming. Now with the first printing of Paladin vs Siren we've included two promo cards. The first of which we teased at the end of last year. She a […]Read more
It's only two weeks until Gencon! So of course things here at AW are really ramping into high gear. So today I want to show you a card that also ramps into high gear, Ring of the Tides! You'll notice the ring uses the same tidal mechanic we saw back […]Read more
Some of the most amazing spells in Paladin vs Siren are some of the simplest ones. Today's spoiler has no new keywords, mechanics, or special rules, but I like to think he can be a bit of a game changer. Here is the Crusader Griffin! The Crusader Griffin is a […]Read more


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Hoob Job
Anyone who's had his ear tuned to mainstream rock radio for any part of this decade has been subject to "Crawling in the Dark," "Running Away" and "The Reason." Pop-rock fans know these as the three biggest hits by the Los Angeles quartet Hoobastank, whose name has no meaning (it just sounds goofy).
To show their appreciation for the fans who have helped push the Grammy-nominated rock band up the pop charts, the Hoobs will play a free show today at Warehouse Live as part of their "Every Fan for Himself" fan-appreciation tour. At the show, expect to hear the hits and a good chunk of new material off their forthcoming third major-label release, Every Man for Himself. On their latest single, the toy-piano-driven "If I Were You," the band tweaks its sound, which critics have scrutinized as being too similar to Incubus. But hey, it's a free show.
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Federal disaster declaration pending
Tunica County has not yet received federal designation as a disaster area, according to local emergency management officials. The request was made by Gov. Haley Barbour on May 6. Tunica County was included in the request, along with Adams, Bolivar, Claiborne, Coahoma, DeSoto, Jefferson, Humphreys, Issaquena, Sharkey, Warren, Washington, Wilkinson and Yazoo counties.
Such a declaration would provide federal aid to affected local governments, individuals and businesses. Gov. Barbour is requesting: public assistance for the 14 counties; individual assistance, including the Individuals and Households Program, crisis counseling, Disaster Unemployment Assistance, USDA food coupons and distribution, USDA food commodities, disaster legal services, the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Small Business Administration disaster loans; and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program statewide.
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) Ś NASCAR will have a new champion at the end of the season. For now, it has yet another conspiracy.
Reigning champion Brad Keselowski failed to make the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship Saturday night when an ill-timed caution ruined his run at Richmond International Raceway. Same thing happened to Ryan Newman, who used a pass on eventual winner Carl Edwards with 10 laps to go to take the lead for what should have been enough to get him into the Chase.
Then Clint Bowyer spun three laps later to bring out a caution that ruined NewmanÆs race. The benefactor? Martin Truex Jr., BowyerÆs teammate at Michael Waltrip Racing, who struggled the entire race.
Newman and Truex were locked into a race for the second of two wild cards in the 12-driver Chase field, and the race win would give it to Newman. Only he lost the lead on pit road, wound up finishing third, and Truex grabbed the final spot in the Chase.
Conspiracy theorists immediately accused Bowyer of spinning on purpose to help his teammate.
A despondent Newman wasnÆt sure.
ōThey are teammates. I donÆt know if he looked at the scoring pylon, knew I was leading, it doesnÆt matter,ö Newman said. ōIf that was the case, IÆll find out one way or the other. At the same time we still had the opportunity to make our own destiny and win it on pit road, and we didnÆt. That being said, weÆre out.ö
Truex, who broke his right wrist two weeks ago in a crash at Bristol and has been racing with a cast, said he had no idea who even caused the caution.
ōI donÆt know. I donÆt have any thoughts on it. I raced my (butt) off all night long, thatÆs all I can do. I didnÆt even know (Bowyer) brought out the caution until after the race.ö
Kasey Kahne claimed the first wild-card berth, and Joey Logano, KeselowskiÆs teammate at Penske Racing, qualified for the Chase for the first time in his career, by rounding out the top 10 in points. Logano edged four-time NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon for the final spot in the field.
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From Taoism to Einstein: Ki and Ri in Chinese and Japanese Thought
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Juni 2005
BeschreibungDeveloped over many years, Olof Lidin here offers a survey of Confucian thought, Chinese and Japanese, with a new theme that ends up with a conclusion that links early Taoist philosophy and modern rational thought.
InhaltsverzeichnisAcknowledgements and Thanks; Prologue; I. SURVEY OF THE NEO-CONFUCIAN ORTHODOXY; Introduction;
1. The Neo-Confucian Doctrine;
2. Investigation of and Knowledge of ri;
3. The Origin and Development of the ri Thought;
4. The Original ki thought;
5. How do ri and ki relate to each other?;
6. Confucius and Mencius;
7. The Development of Neo- Confucian Thought in China;
8. Chu His;
9. Wang Yang-ming;
10. Heaven and the Way;
11. Goodness or Benevolence (jen);
12. Human Nature and kokoro;
13. Taoism and Buddhism;
14. Learning and Quiet Sitting;
15. Neo-Confucian Thought in Statecraft;
16. Neo-Confucian Historical (ki) Realism;
17. Later Chinese and Japanese ri-ki Thought; II. SURVEY OF CONFUCIAN INTELLECTUALS IN TOKUGAWA JAPAN; Introduction; 1. Fujiwara Seika; 2. Matsunaga Sekigo; 3. Hayashi Razan; 4. Nakae Toju; 5. Kumazawa Banzan; 6. Yamazaki Ansai; 7. The Historians; 8. Kaibara Ekken; 9. The Ancient School Thinkers; 10. Arai Hakuseki; 11. Muro Kyuso; 12. Practical Studies; 13. Setchu-ha and Eighteenth-century Confucianism; 14. The Kaitokudo Scholars; 15. Kokugaku (Nativism) and Confucian Thought; 16. The Mito Thought; 17. Rational Thought;
18. The Rangaku Scholars;
19. Confucian Scholars in the late Tokugawa era;
20. Yamagata Banto;
21. Political and Economic Thought in late Tokugawa;
22. "Open Country Compromisers", Late Tokugawa Reformists;
23. The Meiji Era and the Twentieth Century;
24. Okada Takehiko; III CONCLUSIONS; Epilogue; Bibliography; Glossary; Index
PortraitOlof Lidin, Professor Emeritus, University of Copenhagen, and former head of the university's department of Japanese Studies, considers From Taoism to Einstein as the culmination of a life's research and study in this field. He is also well known for his work on Ogyu Sorai, the Tokugawa Philosopher, and has published widely on the subject, including The Life of Ogyu Sorai - A Tokugawa Philosopher and Ogyu Sorai's Journey to Kai in 1706. More recently, he published Tanegashima - The Arrival of Europe in Japan. He was President of the European Association of Japanese Studies (1982-85) and in 1996 was honoured with a Festschrift, entitled Florilegium Japonicum. Studies presented to Olof G.Lidin on the Occasion of His 70th Birthday. He continues to lecture regularly in Europe, the United States and Japan.
Untertitel: Sprache: Englisch.
Verlag: GLOBAL ORIENTAL
Erscheinungsdatum: Juni 2005
Seitenanzahl: 263 Seiten
Format: gebunden


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Swapping the Ford Cortina for an Audi Quattro, DCI Gene Hunt rolls up his sleeves and embraces the Eighties in the sequel to Life On Mars. DCI Gene Hunt (Philip Glenister) is back but he's no longer the self-styled 'Sheriff of Manchester'. Flanked by his faithful sidekicks, Ray Carling (Dean Andrews) and Chris Skelton (Marshall Lancaster), and drawn to the action and intrigue of the London Met, Gene turns his attentions to taking on the 'southern nancy' criminal scum. However, Gene does not expect to be thrown together with sexy, intelligent, DCI Alex Drake (Keeley Hawes). Single mother to daughter Molly, Alex has rapidly risen through the ranks of the Met and skilfully uses psychological profiling to capture suspects. When Alex and her daughter are kidnapped she makes a daring attempt at escape, resulting in a horrific accident. Alex suddenly finds herself in 1981 interacting with familiar characters, not just from her own life-time, but also from the detailed reports logged by none other than Sam Tyler, which Alex has previously spent months pouring over. Alex is ripped from her current world of sexual equality and respect in 2008 and finds herself opposite an arrogant fellow DCI in a Two Tone, New Romantic Eighties London with a soundtrack of Adam Ant, Roxy Music and The Human League ringing in her ears. DVD extras include: Car explosion featurette; Set tour featurette; Life After Mars - behind the scenes of Ashes to Ashes, Audio Commentary on Episodes 1 &2.
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Neo-Proudhonian Mutualism.—Between Contr'archy and Guarantism.—The Multiplication of Free Forces is the True Contr'un.
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
"One's-self I Sing," by Walt Whitman
ONE'S-SELF I sing—a simple, separate Person;
Yet utter the word Democratic, the word En-masse.
Of Physiology from top to toe I sing;
Not physiognomy alone, nor brain alone, is worthy for the muse—I say the
Form complete is worthier far;
The Female equally with the male I sing.
Of Life immense in passion, pulse, and power,
Cheerful—for freest action form'd, under the laws divine,
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Patent infringement: Court orders Microsoft to stop sales of XML compatible Word versions
Microsoft has been ordered to stop selling certain versions of Word. The software giant lost a lawsuit dealing with claims of patent infringement.
The company i4i has filed a lawsuit against Microsoft and also won the legal procedure. Apparently Microsoft has illegally integrated the XMP patent into the text processing application. In detail the infringement deals with the ability to create .docx, .docm and XML documents.
Currently Word 2003 and 2007 are affected and even Word 2010 was supposed to offer the feature. But Microsoft doesn't have to pull the products from the markets immediately, but has 60 days to either adjust the retail version or provide a workaround that removes the ability from the applications. Microsoft already appealed against the judgment. So the lawsuit will go to a second round.
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If you follow the conversation about higher education, you will notice plenty of talk and media attention surrounding the liberal arts: Are they good? Are they a waste of time? Are they "obsolete"? Do they have a place in the landscape of education, especially when we consider the cost of higher education?
The 44 member colleges comprising Colleges That Change Lives (CTCL) strongly believe that the liberal arts are the best way to education our future leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, teachers, doctors, artists, and lawyers. Why? Because a liberal arts education teaches people how to think, write, analyze, and problem-solve.
When surveyed, employers consistently say the most important skills they need—and skills they too often find lacking—in employees are those developed in a liberal arts education. The ability to communicate with people one-on-one, in small groups, and in large groups. The ability to write well for many different audiences. The ability to persuade and influence with words and ideas. Employers look for creative problem solvers, people who can integrate several perspectives, analyze the data, and create an action plan. These skills are the hallmark of a liberal arts education, and they prepare students for the world in which they will live and work.
Innovators and entrepreneurs in the world of online marketing and social media were not trained for these fields. The jobs they have today likely didn't exist when they left high school and college, just as many of the jobs of tomorrow have yet to be imagined. But a liberal arts education prepares students for many careers by giving them this foundational skill set. By studying the liberal arts, students also gain essential leadership skills as they learn how to be good thinkers and strategists who can see the big picture as well as make definite plans when solving problems or marketing ideas.
A student who is able to use skills to move from one industry to another will find their career paths more flexible, and they will be ready to follow new developments in technology. They will be the decision makers and the social change agents of the future. Financial reward will follow.
And liberal arts truly are viable for practically any career path—including those more traditional, concrete professional jobs, like law and medicine. People advising students toward medical school and careers in medicine highly recommend a liberal arts undergraduate degree for several reasons: Doctors need to be lifelong learners to stay current in their fields, and a liberal arts education develops that love of learning. When working with patients, understanding the social, cultural, and historical context from which they present makes a doctor more able to diagnose and treat their patients. Cultural literacy is also a hallmark of a liberal education. The liberal arts encourage communication, and understanding patients' needs is one of the most useful tools in a doctor's arsenal.
So whether you see yourself on the front lines of technology or health science, marketing or design, consider a liberal arts school for a lifetime of opportunity.


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It is but a few weeks until Channel 4 reveals its annual results and the organisation's chief executive, Andy Duncan, is receiving some worrying signals from the advertising department that, for the most part, provides the broadcaster's funding.
"We are beginning to see in May and June the first signs of real market decline. The worry is that some of the wider economic pressures are beginning to bite," he says. "We announce our results for 2007 in a few weeks and we will see a worsening picture from 2006 and I'd say with all the evidence so far 2008 is going to be even tougher than 2007. The trend is definitely a worsening one and getting tougher."
The television industry has become used to Duncan's hand-wringing over economics, with his repeated warnings that C4 will face a £150m annual funding shortfall following digital switchover in 2012, but this prognosis of an advertising slowdown has implications for all his commercial competitors. "Bluntly, with the state of the economy as it stands we are all a bit worried that [C4's financial situation] is going to get worse even quicker than we feared."
On Thursday, Ofcom, the broadcasting watchdog, is due to deliver its much-anticipated second public service broadcasting review, a document which is expected to set out the role and potential funding mechanism of the 26-year-old broadcasting organisation in the world of post-analogue British television.
In advance of this revelation of Ofcom's position, Duncan and his chairman Luke Johnson laid out their own vision for C4's future in "Next on 4", the most extensive review of the purpose of the channel in its history, one partly inspired by the traumatic events of 2007, which saw C4 mired in even more controversy than its remit allows, censured and fined by the watchdog over broadcasting misdemeanours on programmes such as Celebrity Big Brother, Deal or No Deal and Richard & Judy.
At the launch of "Next on 4" last month, C4 announced that it would be reducing its interest in acquiring American shows, which have traditionally been a key and highly valuable part of its schedules. The market for airing such programmes in Britain has been transformed in recent years, with intense competition sending prices spiralling. Duncan lays part of the blame for this at the door of his former employer, the BBC, for whom he was Director of Marketing, Communication and Audience.
"For most of our first 15 years Channel 4 had a pretty clear run at US acquisitions – they weren't big enough for the BBC or ITV. Channel 4 had a proud history of picking up the best American shows, like Friends, Frasier, The Sopranos, The West Wing and Sex and the City. They were actually very profitable. What we've seen happen in recent years is that there's much more competition for those shows. The costs have gone up dramatically and linked to that the potential profits you can make have gone down dramatically," he says.
"I think that it's definitely questionable why the BBC spends any money at all on American programming. I think pretty much any programme the BBC buys now would appear on British television bought by somebody else."
In fact, he goes so far as to suggest that a debate should take place as to whether acquired American programming should be ruled out of bounds to the BBC by the corporation's charter. "It's an interesting question that needs to start being asked next time round with the charter. I think at some level they are contributing to price inflation and costs staying high for other broadcasters. I think it is questionable, actually, given that they don't need to compete in the marketplace for advertising," he says.
"We've gone from a situation where acquisitions were a very important profitable area for us and a big source for subsidising loss-making public service programming and we're now in a situation where the amount of money we can make on US acquisitions is substantially reduced, which is part of the financial pressure we are under. I think a contributory factor to that – though not the only one – is that the BBC remains reasonably aggressive in this area."
Duncan's view is that the BBC should concentrate on its role of being the "cornerstone" of public service broadcasting and that C4 should also exist as a PSB provider to ensure plurality and that the corporation does not lower its standards. In his opinion, C4 is already leaving the BBC trailing in documentary programme-making.
"I think unquestionably Dispatches has now replaced Panorama as the premier current affairs programme on British television. First of all, it's an hour – Panorama is only half an hour – and, secondly, if you look at the consistency with which we deal with difficult tough issues, foreign affairs issues, Iraq, tough domestic issues, the seriousness of Dispatches is outstanding. I think it's the top current affairs programme on British television and I think most people would agree with that."
As part of the "Next on 4" commitment, the channel has pledged to broadcast at least one new documentary in peak each weekday. Alongside the promise to increase the amount of airtime available to new talent, this means C4 will be broadcasting an unrivalled number of new programmes, a risky strategy in a crowded market where audiences often take time to locate shows they like.
Though he's proud of the channel's record in making new shows, Duncan admits that "the flipside is that it does make life more difficult, you can't market every single programme". C4 promotes new factual shows by attaching them to big brands such as Dispatches or its other long-running documentary strand Cutting Edge (both of which are getting bigger audiences). Or it groups programmes together as part of a "season".
The Big Food Fight, centred on programmes with Jamie Oliver, Gordon Ramsay and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, had enough critical mass to change the public's shopping habits in favour of free-range chicken. The season also lent itself to what Duncan describes as a "brilliant piece of marketing". In the pipeline are a season on Britain's gun and knife culture, fronted by Cherie Blair, and one on immigration, led by Rageh Omaar.
Diversity is a big issue for Duncan, who has invited Lenny Henry (the source of recent criticisms of the television industry's failure to represent Britain's ethnic mix) to address C4's senior executives. Duncan is also to recruit a new head of diversity and has pledged to increase the number of shows in peak time on issues around race, gender and sexuality.
"We are now into a new phase," he says. "It's not just about black and Asian faces, there are eastern Europeans, London is a cosmopolitan city but Britain as a whole is a melting pot of cultures and backgrounds."
Though Duncan is an internet evangelist, he nevertheless recognises that the web encourages people to form cliques. "One of the dangers for the UK going forward is that we become a more fragmented society. One of the dangers of the internet is that it makes it easy for likeminded communities only to spend time with people like them, who think the same as them."
Though C4's overall share is down by 12 per cent year-on-year, it still attracts people in their millions and, says Duncan, can "get people thinking about cultures and communities that are different to them."
He says C4 is "not a broadcaster any more, we are absolutely a multi-media organisation" and he hopes to use online to mine a new generation of creative talent, supported by the 4IP fund, which it is establishing with partners around the country and could be worth £50m. "I hope we can go on to have as powerful impact with the fledgling digital media sector as we had 26 years ago with the start-up of the independent production sector."
C4's ambitions in radio have run into problems and the launch of its multiplex has been delayed until autumn amid a crisis in confidence in the future of digital radio (DAB). Duncan, who won his marketing spurs working at Unilever on food brands, believes the DAB platform is in need of a rebrand. He says C4 is talking to other radio industry players and the Government over "how the whole DAB platform can be relaunched, and I think that means sorting out the technology side, sorting out the consumer proposition, potentially rebranding the platform..."
But before that he has the Ofcom review and an indication of whether his vision for C4 has any chance of becoming a reality. "What's at stake is very important," he says.
"We have a very high quality broadcasting system in this country and we're evolving into a much more multi-media world. If we can keep a strong BBC and strong Channel 4 that's great for future generations. To let that opportunity slip would be a massive mistake."
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Alex ObriechtStarted the business in 1978Find me in any location on any particular dayAlmost surely certified
What got you into cycling? My everyday car during college in the 70's was a 1959 Alfa Romeo- a bicycle became the oft used back up.
What is your favorite bicycle part/product? On my recent 4 week bicycle tour in Patagonia I really enjoyed my new Bontrager top of the line cycling shorts. When you are in the saddle for hours every day, for many days, great shorts become quite important.
What do you enjoy doing outside of cycling? I have always gardened, large perennial beds, vegetables, berry bushes and so on. Two years ago (with much help) I was able to design and construct a greenhouse in the back yard. This year we have been cutting greens since february!! I really enjoy walking into the greenhouse on a cold winter day and smelling the earth.
What do you love most about riding in the Baltimore area? In midday near my house, in northern Carroll county, I can ride for an hour or two on beautiful roads virtually car free. As more people become aware of the great bicycling in this area, on and off road, it will become a reason why people visit and live here.
What is your favorite cycling race?I have traveled to France to watch the Tour De France on a couple occassions- there is nothing like being at the Tour De France. It is like Mardi Gras, the fourth of July parade and the Super Bowl combined-quite a spectacle.
What is your favorite post ride meal?A couple of years ago some of us from Race Pace would gather at Loch Raven for friday morning rides. Afterwards we invariably ended the ride with a burrito from Frisco Burrito. The Towson location has since closed, but the Columbia location continues to serve up splendid burritos. Make mine- black beans, rice, tofu, peppers and onions, spinach,guac on the side and grill it please.
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MIAMI (TheStreet) -- Want to lease a car, but the financial crisis forced your local dealer out of business? Grab a plane ticket, a change of clothes and some Cheetos and Red Bull -- it's time for a road trip.
Just as automotive leasing is recovering from the credit crisis that decimated it in 2008, dwindling dealership ranks have left customers with greater demand than supply. According to lease sales firm LeaseTrader.com, potential lessees are traveling eight to 12 hours and 500 to 700 miles to take over vehicle leases from other lessees and avoid the cost of having a car delivered to their doorstep.
|Facing a sales landscape with fewer dealerships, people are driving 500 to 700 miles to take over vehicle leases, according to LeaseTrader.com.
We've been around for about 10 years, and what people used to do was just ship the vehicle," says John Sternal, vice president of marketing communications for LeaseTrader.com. "Shipping costs have gotten a little bit out of hand, so a lot of people are deciding that, instead of paying several hundred or $1,000 to ship a vehicle, they'll pay $100 or $200 for a plane ticket and drive it back."
As a result, and in order of popularity, the following markets have seen sharp spikes in lease sales:
1. Daytona Beach, Fla.
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3. Baltimore
4. Nashville, Tenn.
5. Thousand Oaks, Calif.
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Part of the reason for this surge in interstate vehicle shopping are the lousy terms some lessees were stuck with as a result of the financial crisis. Sternal says most lease sellers still have $9,500 to $10,000 in payments remaining, which becomes substantial savings when the lease is sold. Those desperate sellers are helping customers within driving distance of warm-weather cities such as Tucson, Phoenix and Daytona Beach parlay a deal into a desirable weekend getaway.


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The brand Victoria's Secret as well as its parent company Limited Brands Inc., are now being sued by the hosiery supplying company Zephyrs.
The lawsuit is up to $15 million and the company Zephyrs has had enough of Victoria's dirty little secrets. Joseph Gioconda (principal of Manhattan-based Gioconda Law Group PLLC representing Zephyrs) stated that the complaint unsealed this past Friday claimed that Victoria's Secret was directly misleading consumers by selling a different product than what was on the cover of their merchandise.
"Victoria's Secret changed the product in the packaging but didn't change anything else except Made in Canada on the back of the package. It used to say Made in Italy," said Gioconda.
The main issue in a situation like this is the breach of contract regarding false advertising directly breaking the consumer protection laws. This is regarded as consumer fraud in California, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and Ohio. If the lawsuit were to go through not only would the money have to be delivered, but also a recall of the products being accused would be placed in action.
The main product at state here are V.S.'s leggings. The leggings that are advertised with high end Zephyrs images contain cheaper lace trims, irregular borders, and they are entirely missing heel reinforcements and any form of durable construction. Having a product like this is one thing… if you tell the customer what they are buying… Victoria, FYI you need to change more than the barcode…
"I contacted them [VS] by e-mail and had a conference call with senior management, but they never called back….When I was in Chicago in March 2012, I went to a Victoria's Secret store and picked up a package and saw it said Made in Canada. The product inside was drastically different than what [the image] was on the package," – Debra Mackinnon (President of Spring Lake, N.J. Zephyrs)
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Over the last six and a bit years, I have seen lots of spoof videos made by various people within Microsoft but almost all of them have not seen the light of day.
At CES 2008 this year, they played 'Bill Gates' last day at Microsoft' which you can view here …. highly amusing stuff I thought.
If you have a spare 5 mins, I also recommend you take a look at this one, this one and finally this one. All good examples of why 'rip and replace' is more dangerous then you would have thought.
Something for you to do this afternoon if 'work' is getting a little boring 🙂