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Sanudo in his diary describes the entry into Faenza of the Venetian governor on its occupation in 1495.
Cesare Borgia is lying at Faenza, and I could ride there in a day.
Might heaven please that he was even then on his way to Faenza.
But then, if it was Cesare, it could not be that he had seen Mariani, for he could not have ridden from Faenza.
From Faenza we continued our journey to Taranto, and on the way spent a few pleasant hours at Brindisi.
Pressing rapidly on, the French arrived the same day at Faenza.
One cabinet was full of Murano glass of delicate shape and colour, of porcelain dishes, and majolica from Faenza or Gubbio.
Of the Orsini he had a warning when, after taking Faenza and attacking Bologna, he saw them go very unwillingly to that attack.
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- yesterday's post was my 1000th! holy craziness.
- i hate when you call a place of business and they answer the phone with a 'hello'. ugh, so annoying. you say the name of the business and your name. such as, 'thank you for calling the doctor's office. shannon speaking. how may i help you?'
- i'm totally in love with toby keith's red solo cup song. {beware link is the unedited version. and dude, i just watched the glee episode where they did this song. hello, i'm only two months behind on episodes!}
- it's light outside at 5:15pm! i almost didn't get ready in time for our dinner plans saturday night because i thought it wasn't late enough since it was still light out!
- monday morning, ben told nick that he wanted to have six fingers and was very disappointed when nick told him he could only have five?!
- am enjoying one of our doctors being on vacation. the schedule is so nice. i wonder if this is what it's like to work in a 'normal' office.
- today ben with me to target to pick up a prescription. he was super good, so i told him he could pick out something. he chose goldfish crackers. rainbow colored, of course. then the lady in the pharmacy asked if he could have a sucker. she kept commenting on how well behaved he was while we waited. so i told her sure. he then walked, prouder than a lion, carrying his goods back to the car. once in the car, i asked him which one he wanted. and he chose the crackers! wha? what kid does that?
- i logged 39.something miles on the elliptical this month. and here i thought i wasn't gonna make 30!
- started my second 'real' book. unplanned. came highly recommended. read the first chapter and thought i was going to cry. {it was during lunch. at work.} texted my girlfriend who gave it to me and was like, 'wtf?! i do not want to be bawling my eyes out the entire book.' she assured me it isn't like that. she did cry. but i'll manage. so i'm hoping i can do it. i think i can, i think i can...
- have the craziest urge to run. i know, right? where did that come from. if i didn't feel god awful {hence the target trip for a rx.} i think i might have ventured out today. oh well. soon enough. and then i'm sure i'll complain about running. ;)
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65826 - Ammo .410 Bore Winchester Super X 2.5" Shell Lead #000 Buck 3 Pellets 1300 fps 5 Round Box
With the introduction of the Judge and now the Governor, most ammo manufacturers are making personal defense 410 shells.
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There sure are a lot of weird looking revolvers out there.
The Colt Python is not one of them.
SA MC Operator
Kimber Ultra CDP II
Sig P238
Revolvers have always held their own and always will.
They are simple, reliable easy to CC.
Calibers like the the .38 and 357 are hard to beat.
Then for those that like to push things the .45 Clot the 44 mag ect.
Revolvers fit the bill from HD to CC to hunting they will always be popular.
OK,OK, I guess I'll have to put getting another whellie on my list.
You guys are gonna bankrupt me.
a j-frame is hard to beat. nothing beats a guns that will shoot no matter how much pocket/sock lint is in the action.
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I don't own a semi, only a couple of revos, I personally wouldn't trust a semi to save my or my families life, JMHO.
Its because revolvers are awesome...
I'd take a S&W J Frame or Ruger LCR over any .380 pistol any day of the week. Yeah, a .380 has got it beat by a bit on size, but I definitely favor the small revolvers.
I was cleaning my Sig 238 when I stumbled into the silly sear/spring problem during reassembly. I watched a youtube video by LimaTunes to learn how to fix it, but that turned a 10 minute cleaning job into a couple of frustrating hours. Even then I wasn't sure if it would function properly until I got it to the range, so my EDC was out of service until I could schedule some man time.
It was this point when I realized why I wanted a revolver for deep cover carry... I still have semi-autos and like them a lot, but my 642 rides with me most days.
"When among wild beasts, if they menace you, be a wild beast."
-Herman Melville
I've always been aa huge fan of revolvers. I've never noticed a real decline in their popularity.. every gun owner I know has at least one of them.
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I had court over the last few days and I finally got my final orders. My ex was given the kids for the weekend with the condition he let me speak to them daily. Then our hearing was placed for that Monday. I gave the kids their own cell phone which was promptly shut off when I dropped them off. I didn't hear from them again. When it came time for the hearing at 1:30 on Monday and my ex hadn't shown I was hysterical. 20 minutes into the hearing my lawyer told the judge we were extremely concerned for the children's well being and that I hadn't heard from them once. The judge immediately ordered my ex's rights terminated and that the kids be returned to me immediatly. We were waiting for the judge to sign an order so we could go file kidnapping charges and then my ex strolled in. At this point I was bawling and screaming that my kids were kidnapped and where were they. I was telling the judge that he gave my ex the weekend to run off with them and they could be anywhere. My ex walks in and says sorry the kids are all vomiting non stop and I couldn't find anyone to watch them. The judge put the orders on hold and we began the testimony. My ex refused to give an address of where the kids were located. He literally stated they were in some cabin at some state park. He refused to give the last names of the people watching them. The judge kept repeating he was very worried about the children's well being. Then my ex saw that his ex girlfriend and the mother of his other child was present. She had flown up for my hearing. That freaked him out. She went on the stand and when my lawyer started questioning her about the abuse he had done to her she lost it and was crying uncontrollably. My ex asked her the most ridiculous questions. Like isn't it true you have a thryoid condition that makes you paranoid and lie uncontrollably? Seriously. My ex kept pointing to me and his ex throughout the hearing saying we were liars, there was no abuse, and we were just gaining up on him. He also said all of the police reports filed on the domestic violence against her and I were all falsified and he was the true victim. After 4 hours of testimony the judge demanded the children be returned to me immediatly because he was very worried for their well being. He told my ex to take them to the local police station right away. The judge then sent in 2 extra balifs to protect me and his ex. My ex stormed out ranting and raving and calling us shameless. I drove to the police station immedialty and requested a police presence. After 2 hours of waiting the police started calling him. He told the police he never realized he was supposed to return the children, he provided them with a fake address, and the police told him he had 20 minutes to show or they were coming for him. He immediatly showed up. The kids were exhausted and starving. They told me their dad refused to feed them because starvation was the only way to get over the flu. The next day I had to return for the next hearing. Now my lawyer got to question my ex. My ex really lost it during his testimony, He got really angry and started yelling out that this was a witch hunt. The reason why he says the kids phone was shut off was because their phone was stolen out of the car. He said his friend borrowed the car and that during that time my kids phone and his friends phone was stolen. Now keep in mind that I recently filed a violation of restraining order charges against my ex due to the high volume of threatening/harrassing text messages and they were all on the kids phone. During him questioning me on the stand he had asked if I had taken pictures of the text messages and I said no they were all forwarded to the D.A. He said well then your case won't stand because you could have edited them. So that phone was "stolen". Then the kids inform me that his friends phone was returned. Some man named "bud" bought it from someone and returned it. But my kids phone was nowhere to be found. So in court my lawyer is quesitoning my ex. Why didn't the kids have the phone? Why did his friend have the car? Why was his phone mysteriously returned within hours? Why didn't my ex call me from his own phone? It was clear the theft was staged by my ex. My ex was so angry and just rambling on and on about how he was the victim of abuse not his ex's and he just loved his kids so much. My lawyer was like well then why have you never paid support in 4 years? My ex actually told the court that his only income came from his marijuana grow operation and his homes which were used as sober living facilities which were full of drug convicts. I'm not kidding.
In the end the judge ordered that my original court order from 2007 be reinstated. He can have the 1st weekend of the month, 6 hours each day, professionally supervised at a supervised center and he pay all the costs. He must enter into the 52 weeks batterer's program that was ordered in 2007 but that he never did by June 9th and provide proof or all of his visitation rights will be terminated.
Finally. This is proof to keep fighting for whatever you believe in. I never gave up in my fight for the courts to see how dangerous and crazy my ex is. My lawyer kept saying that we had to wait for him mess up. And he did. Unfortunatley my kids had to go through a horrible weekend with him and I had to suffer through thinking my kids were kidnapped but in the end my ex did show how dangerous he was and that he should not have children unsupervised. It took me 4 long years in court. Now my kids will be safe from his madness. Thanks to you all for the continued support.
oh Avani. THANK YOU for posting that detailed update. I'm SO relieved that the courts finally saw this his b.s. and granted you supervised visitation. Thank you god!
I'm so glad to read your update. You are an amazing mama to fight so hard to protect your children.
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FANTASTIC news! Im so sorry you and your kids had to go through hell and back again. Thank you so much for updating us.
That is such a relief! I am so happy for you!
Thank you so much for posting the update!
That sounds sooo very scary. Thank goodness you and the kids are okay.
Honestly, while it sounds like your ex's behavior made things more scary, it was good that he wasn't able to fake being a rational man.
SUPERVISED VISITS ONLY!!!! (And he has to PAY for them, so they probably won't even happen.) YOU WON!!!!!!
Thank you for the update!!! I'm so glad to see this ending for you & your kiddos and thank goodness everyone is now safe!
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You are an inspiration to me, Avani. You went through 4 years of this?! I am so relieved the court finally saw his true colors, and your children will be safe! Thank you for sharing your story.
Ok, so since it is so obvious that he staged the phone theft, the evidence you DO have of the text's WILL be admitted into evidence. (evidence rules state that if someone destroy's evidence that would be used against them whatever is had of them can come in anyway - so the forwarding of the text's to the DA should work just fine.) So, he's SOL there.
I am so sorry that you had to go through this. But am happy for you that you don't anymore. You are one strong person.
I've been following your story intermittently for a long time now. I'm so, so, so thrilled to see that this is over, and you have your kids home and safe. *whew*
Lisa, lucky mama of Kelly (3/93) , Emma (5/03) , Evan (7/05) , & Jenna (6/09)
Loving my amazing dh, James & forever missing Aaron Ambrose (11/07)
This is great news, I'm so happy for you and your kids!
I'm so happy for you, the insanity you've had to deal with was just, well, insane. Congrats!
Thanks for posting the update! I am so happy that things finally worked out and that your children are safe. Hopefully he will stay out of your (and their) lives forever now.
Sweet mama. Now that it's over, watch yourself for signs of major post-stress let-down. Please take care of you.
So glad to hear that your former order was reinstated and that your children weren't harmed. What a long, hard road!
Your strength and stamina is admirable and inspirational. I was following your story and have been worrying for you too. You won, and also your kids won b'c now they won't have any additional memories of weird and uncomfortable and scary weekends. That's so great!
Not to be Deb Downer, but truthfully they may eventually go thru feelings of being upset b'c they don't have their dad, but as a kid who was there and has terrible memories including dad disappearing and my sis and I sleeping on the mosquito-filled porch for several days, or going without food for 3 days in a row b'c dad disappeared, or having to be around a house of drunk people for the whole weekend, etc etc etc. I'm so happy that you put a stop to all of what could have been such sad parts for them. When the time comes, and they ask why you stopped their dad from being abl;e to see them... which, even in supervised visits, he'll surely fill their heads with how terrible you are for not letting them see him... I wish you strength to find the way to communicate to your kids that you did it for the love of them only. That will be tough. I'd love to join in and say "yay, it's finally over!" But you probably already know that it's far from over. So I wish you strength in what is to come along with my huge kudos for you being so strong and tenacious for your kids' sake. I'm not a praying girl, but I'll be praying for you in the years to come.
Just want to add that, even though this mama has been successful in protecting her kids from their unstable and harmful father, the kids will still be losing their dad. In reality it just isn't as sweet as it seems. The OP's kids lost their dad. And the OP is still going to have a lot of emotional trauma to handle over the next many years.
the OP's kids lost their dad years ago when they had to flee in terror from his abuse. To be protected from that abuse will now give them the space to heal from it. Yes, it's sad when a parent fails his kids to the point that they need to be away from him, and it's horrible that they now have that past to heal from but they are now safe to do that healing and that is what is sweet.
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Just want to add that, even though this mama has been successful in protecting her kids from their unstable and harmful father, the kids will still be losing their dad. In reality it just isn't as sweet as it seems. The OP's kids lost their dad. And the OP is still going to have a lot of emotional trauma to handle over the next many years.
Not nearly as much emotional trauma as if visitation had been allowed to continue. Not even close. The children were staying with known convicts and sex offenders when they visited their "dad". This guy isn't unstable and harmful, he's psychotic and dangerous to an extreme.
Just want to add that, even though this mama has been successful in protecting her kids from their unstable and harmful father, the kids will still be losing their dad. In reality it just isn't as sweet as it seems. The OP's kids lost their dad. And the OP is still going to have a lot of emotional trauma to handle over the next many years.
As someone who had an abusive father, I wish my mom was able to do what Avani had been able to do for her kids.
Her kids aren't losing their dad. Hard to lose that when he wasn't a dad to them.
And whatever they go through because they don't have a dad, Avani is more than capable of helping them deal with it.
I wish that my mother had 1/10 of your strength, integrity, and determination to protect your children. You are a very good person. Thank you for posting publicly for those of us who otherwise will just miss it.
My advice may not be appropriate for you. That's ok. You are just fine how you are and I am the right kind of me.
I know that things read in various ways to people on public message forums, but don't misunderstand what I said above. Yes, Avani can handle her kids' situation. I'm saying that, as a person who came from that type of childhood experience, bad and neglectful parent, but still missed them and had a tough time when they were denied visitation after year of awful visits, and have dealt with emotional issues b'c of the whole situation, etc. I'm acknowledging to Avani, that it may be far from over and I was wishing Avani strength. Of course I'm not advocating their dad at all. It's a crap situation all around. And I am extremely proud of Avani for doing this for her kids.
That is a syndrome of some sort. Where you become attached to those who abuse and torture you. At least my kids will be alive and they are raised in a nice home within a wonderful community of people who truly care for them. And if my ex does visit now at least a trained psychologist can watch his every freaky move. Even then I'm not sure they will be safe.
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The 7th edition of the Dubai International Film Festival announces to be spectacular. One of the people who believe so strongly is Karan Johar. The famous TV talk show presenter and filmmaker wants to discuss prospects of cultural film collaborations and business with several foreign film industries, or so says an official of the panel.
There are not many strategic collaboration possibilities, considering the point of view of the foreigners. The cultural exchange is quite weak, and professionals would be sitting there, as it is an industry panel, as the consultant Dorothee Wenner stated.
Karan will not be left alone in the discussions, but Amit Khanna, the chairman of Reliance Entertainment, will accompany him to help with the negotiations. The two will be there to try to make an interaction happen with the Arab sales persons. The Arab world is not the only market the panel is interested in. They are seeking new and original collaborations for their projects.
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Freshman Year: Spring-Was 2-0 in doubles play with partners Michael Rinaldi and João Gauer...did not play a singles match. Fall - Was 3-4 in singles play and 1-3 in doubles.
High School: Four-star recruit who was ranked as high as No. 21 in Florida...two-time National Open doubles champion...was the 2012 Tennis Plaza Cup Doubles Champion...Capa Baclia Cup doubles runner-up in 2012...2012 Summer Smash doubles champion...2012 Florida Level 2 Designated doubles championships...reached the finals of the Naples Spring Tropical Super Series in March.
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Cornice will take the wraps off what it says is the world's smallest high-capacity mobile phone hard drive in Barcelona next week. The Longmont, Colo., company announced that, among other things, it will showcase its new Dragon Series HDD, which comes in varieties of 8 or 10 GB, cuts power consumption by up to 50 percent, and has the company's patented Crash Guard system, to protect against sudden blows.
The aim is to provide as much ease and speed in high-definition download as possible. The company already has a presence in several of the industry's leading areas, including MP3 players, personal video recorders, GPS devices, and portable storage products.
"We are beginning to see a trend towards consumers readily downloading personal content onto their handheld devices," said Camillo Martino, president and chief executive officer at Cornice. "This content is quickly changing from just MP3 files and ringtones to pictures, video, personal data files, and movies."
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Beginners is a very persuasive film, largely due to nuanced performances—and that includes the charming Jack Russell terrier who plays Arthur, a four-legged grief counselor (via subtitles).Unlikely as it sounds, director Mike Mills weaves all of these emotional storylines together—and anthropomorphizes a canine—without stumbling into sentimentality or emotional manipulation.It feels true, lived-in, every single moment. … [Read more...]
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Beginners (2010)
This review was originally published at Good Letters, a blog hosted by Image.-During a lecture last March, I spoke fondly of a friend whom I had recently lost to cancer. Halfway through the anecdote, I suddenly recognized his wife, the mother of his two young children, in the audience, listening in rapt attention. She was far from home, a surprise visitor. I almost choked. And I suddenly began weighing my words with much greater care. Had I represented her husband well?Loss makes … [Read more...]
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On Sunday, I had the distinct pleasure and privilege of shaking hands with filmmaker Mike Mills and actor Ewan McGregor, and sitting down with two other journalists (Sarah Fetters and Keith Simanton) to interview them about their new film Beginners, which also stars Christopher Plummer and Melanie Laurent.They were very good company, and I wish our 25 minutes had gone on for an hour. I had a lot of questions for them, because the film really inspired me. Beginners is a pleasant surprise. … [Read more...]


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Shares in farm commodities trader Olam International recovered on Wednesday despite a war of words with an influential US short-seller who said the firm was in danger of collapse.
Olam closed more than five percent higher at Sg$1.6950 in heavy trading after shedding 7.5 percent on Tuesday, when it called a temporary trading halt in reaction to criticism from Muddy Waters Research.
Carson Block, founder of Muddy Waters, told an investment conference in London on Monday that Olam could collapse due to its debt load and other factors.
An indignant Olam hinted at possible legal action on Tuesday and followed it up with a conference call by chief executive Sunny Verghese vigorously defending the firm.
Muddy Waters on Wednesday issued an open letter to Verghese and Olam's board standing by its position.
"Olam's disproportionate reaction is extraordinary in our experience," it said, adding that "you and your investors should note that attempting to silence critics is not a plan of corrective action".
Eugene Ng, an investment analyst at UOB Kay Hian Research, said the absence of a full report from Muddy Waters allayed investor panic.
"Currently they only issued a letter to Olam and I guess after people have read the letter, they don't think it's anything substantial," he told AFP.
"So now, some of the panic and fear that was experienced by the market yesterday, I guess that has reversed and that's why probably (Olam stock) came back today," he told AFP.
Olam sources 44 products from 65 countries and supplies them to more than 11,600 customers. Key products include cocoa, coffee, cashew, sesame, rice, and cotton and wood products.
Singapore's state investment firm Temasek Holdings is one of Olam's biggest shareholders, owning 16 percent of it as of March 31, according to Temasek's website.
Block's assessments of companies have been closely monitored, especially after Chinese timber supplier Sino-Forest Corp. filed for bankruptcy protection after a 2011 Muddy Waters report questioned the value of its assets.
Olam listed in Singapore in 2005 and is one of the 40 largest companies on the city-state's index in terms of market capitalisation.


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____________________________ /A Jerec Mini FAQ \ /______________________________\____________________________________ | The Curse of Monkey Island | | Sword Fight Guide | |___________________________________________________________________| ===================================================================== Table of Contents ===================================================================== I: Introduction II: Version Info III: Copyright Info IV: Ship to Ship Combat V: Normal Insults VI: Rottingham Insults VII: Credits ===================================================================== I - Introduction ===================================================================== This FAQ is a guide to the Sword Fighting and Ship to Ship combat part of The Curse of Monkey Island in Part 3. This is not a guide to the whole game, just a quick Sword Fight and Ship Combat guide for those only having trouble with this aspect of the game and don't want the plot spoilt by looking up a full FAQ/Walkthrough. Enjoy. ===================================================================== II - Version Info ===================================================================== 1.0, 5/9/2000 : Started FAQ. Insults and comebacks done. Final, 1/27/2002 : Made FAQ look more presentable. ===================================================================== III - Copyright Info ===================================================================== This document Copyright 2000-2002 Alex Antonijevic (Jerec). This guide MAY be used on your website if no profit is to be gained from it. If it is posted on your website, it must remain EXACTLY the same as it is here, all credit to me and an email to me telling me where you put. There is no need to steal this guide. If you want it on your site, just ask! My email is firstname.lastname@example.com ===================================================================== IV - Ship to Ship Combat ===================================================================== After having your map stolen by Rottingham you will have to humour the crew in a song. Just have some fun with this, as the lyrics are quite enjoyable. Once the song is over, it's time to get down to business. Talk to Haggis about easy fighting or hard fighting. If you choose to have it easy "I'd rather let you guys help me out" You will find it only takes one or two cannonballs to knock the other ship out of the water. If you decide to have it hard. It will take many more cannonballs to knock them down. Once you have defeated the ship, you get on board to have an insult fight with the pirate. At first you won't know the insults, but as you are insulted, you will remember them to use later to find the correct comeback. It takes a while, but is suggested that you try and get every insult and comeback. After you defeat a pirate using the insults below, its time to visit Plunder Bay where you upgrade your cannons from level one to level two so you can fight more powerful pirate ships. Eventually, you will upgrade your cannons through beating other pirates so you can buy the Destructomatic T47. You can then fire at Captain Rottingham's ship as normal and then beat him by using the correct comebacks to his special insults which can be found in Part VI. ===================================================================== V - Normal Insults ===================================================================== Part 3- Normal insults, use these when you are swordfighting against regular pirates. You will have to have Guybrush learn them first though. You must use the insults to get the comebacks. <insult> Every enemy I've met I've annihilated! <comeback> With your breath, I'm sure they all suffocated. <insult> You're as repulsive as a monkey in a negligee. <comeback> I look THAT much like your fianc�e? <insult> Would you like to be buried or cremated? <comeback> With you around, I'd prefer to be fumigated. <insult> Heaven preserve me! You look like something that's died! <comeback> The only way you'll be preserved is in formaldehyde. <insult> I'll skewer you, like a sow at a buffet. <comeback> When I'm done with YOU, you'll be a boneless fillet! <insult> Killing you would be justifiable homicide. <comeback> Then killing you must be justifiable fungicide. <insult> En garde! Touch�! <comeback> Oh, that is so clich�! <insult> Throughout the Caribbean my great deeds are celebrated! <comeback> Too bad they're all fabricated. <insult> When your father first saw you, he must have been mortified. <comeback> At least mine can be identified. <insult> You can't match my witty repartee. <comeback> I could, if you would use some breath spray. <insult> I can't rest until you've been exterminated! <comeback> Then perhaps you should switch to decaffeinated. <insult> You're the ugliest monster ever created. <comeback> If you don't count all the ones you've dated. <insult> I'll leave you devastated, mutilated and perforated. <comeback> Your odor alone makes me aggravated, agitated, and infuriated! <insult> Coming face to face with me must leave you petrified. <comeback> Is that your face? I thought it was your backside! <insult> I'll hound you night and day! <comeback> Then be a good dog. Sit! Stay! ===================================================================== VI - Rottingham Insults ===================================================================== When it comes to the time to challenge Rottingham, he will do all the insulting with his own insults. It is up to you to find the best comeback from the insults/comebacks you have learnt by fighting the other pirates. Just look below for the right answers. <insult> Your stench would make an outhouse cleaner irritated! <comeback> Then perhaps you should switch to decaffeinated. <insult> When I'm done, your body will be rotted and putrefied! <comeback> Then killing you must be justifiable fungicide. <insult> Your lips look as they belong on the catch of the day! <comeback> When I'm done with YOU, you'll be a boneless fillet! <insult> You're a disgrace to your species, you're so undignified! <comeback> At least mine can be identified. <insult> Your looks would make pigs nauseated. <comeback> If you don't count all the ones you've dated. <insult> My attacks have left entire islands depopulated! <comeback> With your breath, I'm sure they all suffocated. <insult> You have the sex appeal of a Shar-Pei. <comeback> I look THAT much like your fianc�e? <insult> My skills with a sword are highly venerated. <comeback> Too bad they're all fabricated. <insult> You'll find I'm dogged and relentless to my prey! <comeback> Then be a good dog. Sit! Stay! <insult> I can't tell which of my traits has you the most intimidated. <comeback> Your odor alone makes me aggravated, agitated, and infuriated! <insult> I give you a choice. You can be gutted, or decapitated! <comeback> With you around, I'd prefer to be fumigated. <insult> Nothing can stop me from blowing you away! <comeback> I could, if you would use some breath spray. <insult> I have never lost a m�l�e! <comeback> You would have, but you were always running away. <insult> Never before have I faced someone so sissified. <comeback> Is that your face? I thought it was your backside! <insult> Nothing on this earth can save your sorry hide! <comeback> The only way you'll be preserved is in formaldehyde. <insult> Your mother wears a toupee! <comeback> Oh, that is so clich�! ===================================================================== VII - Credits. ===================================================================== Jerec (me) - Author of this FAQ CJayC - Owner of the great site that hosts this FAQ Lucasarts - For making another great adventure game -EOF-


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Former GOP House Leader DeLay Declared 'Innocent' by Appeals Court
The Fourth Texas Court of Appeals in Austin today overturned the convictions of former U.S. House Majority Leader tom DeLay, who was found guilty by a court in Travis County of money laundering and conspiracy for funneling corporate money to Republican Legislative candidates in the 2002 elections, 1200 WOAI news reports.
2002 was the year the Republicans took control of both Houses of the Legislature. They have not given up that control since.
The court, in a 22 page opinion, said that prosecutors failed to prove that what DeLay did was a crime.
"The fundamental problem with the state's case was its failure to prove proceeds of criminal activity," the court wrote. "Because we conclude that the evidence is legally insufficient to support DeLay's convictions, we reverse the judgments of the trial court and render judgments of acquittal."
DeLay, 66, was sentence to three years in prison, but he has not been required to report to prison pending the outcome of his appeal.
The fact that the appeals court found the Travis County District Court's opinion to be in error is certain to add fuel to Republican claims that the Travis County District Attorney's Public Integrity Unit is fatally biased agaisnt Republicans.
Republicans have claimed that the usually Democratic Travis County D.A. and juries in the reliably Democratic county use the unit, which is assigned to investigate and prosecute allegations against statewide political office holders, to bring 'nuisance' charges against Republicans in an attempt to derail their careers.
Governor Perry, using the embarrassing drunk driving arrest of Travis County DA Rosemary Lehmberg in April as a reason, vetoed state funding to the unit this past summer.


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During Prophet Muhammad's night journey and ascension the Angel Gabriel brought him a vessel of wine and a vessel of milk and he was made to choose. He chose milk, to which Gabriel said, "You have chosen Fitra." Common definitions of Fitra include, "innate predisposition" or "primordial nature." This event occurred during the Meccan period before any prohibition of alcohol. So, we know that part of choosing Fitra is conformity to an inclination toward right action we have prior to instruction. It … [Read more...]
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Why Palestine Needs Bitcoin
Did you know that the common currency in most of Palestine is the Israeli shekel, controlled by interest rates from the Bank of Israel. Mortal enemies locked in a multi-generational blood feud that has produced that world's largest open air prison and Palestinians still allow Israel to dictate their finances. Activists the world over advocate boycotts, divestment and sanctions against the Zionist occupying government, so why are Palestinians still using their money? Probably because there was n … [Read more...]
My Political Agnosticism Part III: Condemning Terrorism
In Part I I talked about my political awakening, specifically how I became enamored with Ron Paul and political libertarianism. I also explained the definition of government accepted by most political scientists today, and its origins in German fascism.In Part II we examined the question, If we know that a monopoly is economically undesirable, and we know that violence is morally undesirable, why is a violent monopoly desirable at all?Today I want us to talk about condemning terrorism, … [Read more...]
My Political Agnosticism: Part II: Monopoly on Violence
In Part I we discussed an interview when Obama told the Military Times editorial board that, "what essentially sets a nation-state apart (from the private sector), is a monopoly on violence." The phrase originates from German sociologist Max Weber's definition of government, "that entity which claims a monopoly on the legitimate use of violence in a given area." Today we'll examine the question, If we know that a monopoly is economically undesirable, and we know that violence is morally und … [Read more...]
My political agnosticism: Part I: Origins
I was a precocious child raised by a liberal mother and a conservative father. I still recall the first time I was ever asked my political opinion in a second grade social studies class. We were conducting a mock election, and were told to choose a political affiliation. I was told that Republicans believe things should stay the same, and Democrats believe things should be changed. It is a biased over simplification, but I chose the Democrat Party because as bad as things were, any change seemed … [Read more...]


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ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- University of Michigan women's cross country head coach Mike McGuire announced today (Friday, August 22) that senior Brook Handler (Rochester Hills, Mich./Rochester) and fifth-year seniors Alexandra Leptich (Ann Arbor, Mich./Saline), Taylor Pogue (Goodrich, Mich./Goodrich) and Megan Weschler (Wyandotte, Mich./Roosevelt) will serve as team captains for the 2014 season.
Leptich and Weschler will experience their first seasons as captains, joining the duo of Handler and Pogue, who served as co-captains last year. It is the first time under McGuire, now in his 23rd season in Ann Arbor, that the program has featured four team captains.
"We have a large team this year," said McGuire. "Each of these women has contributed a great deal to our program, both on and off the course. I felt it was right to recognize Alexandra and Megan and have them join our other two returning captains. I know they will add to our leadership council on the team."
All four captains helped the Wolverines to their third consecutive NCAA Great Lakes Regional title last season, where Handler and Weschler earned All-Great Lakes Region honors. While Pogue missed the championship part of the season due to injury, the group was still able to vault U-M to its best finish at the NCAA Championships since 2006, finishing in fourth place.
The Wolverines will begin the 2014 season by hosting the Michigan Open on Friday (Aug. 29) at 10 a.m. at Hudson Mills Metropark in Dexter, Mich.
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CAMBRIDGE, MA – Alan Rusbridger, editor of the British-based Guardian newspaper, will address an audience of students, faculty, journalists and members of the public on Tuesday, March 6 at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. The program begins at 6 p.m. in the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum, 79 JFK Street, Cambridge, and is sponsored by the Joan Shorenstein Center on the Press, Politics and Public Policy.
Rusbridger will receive the Goldsmith Career Award for Excellence in Journalism in recognition of his leadership in the Guardian'sfive-year investigation and exposure of phone hacking by employees of Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. He also led the Guardian's negotiations with Julian Assange and subsequent publication of WikiLeaks documents. Rusbridger has been instrumental in the Guardian's "digital-first" business strategy.
Alan Rusbridger has been editor of the Guardian since 1995. He is editor-in-chief of Guardian News & Media, a member of the GNM and GMG Boards and a member of the Scott Trust, which owns theGuardianand the Observer.
Rusbridger's career began at theCambridge Evening News, where he trained as a reporter before first joining the Guardianin 1979. He worked as a general reporter, feature writer and diary columnist before leaving to succeed Clive James and Julian Barnes as the Observer's TV critic. In 1987, he worked as the Washington correspondent for theLondon Daily Newsbefore returning to the Guardian as a feature writer. He was made deputy editor in 1994, when he first started working on the paper's initial forays into digital publishing.
One of the top 10 global news sites, it has regularly been voted the best newspaper website in the world. The Guardian won the Newspaper of the Year Award at the 2011 Press Awards, which are given in Britain by the Society of Editors. Campaign magazine named the Guardianas Medium of the Year, 2011.
Past recipients of the Goldsmith Career Award include Frank Rich, Seymour Hersh, Christiane Amanpour, Peter Jennings, Gwen Ifill, David Fanning and Daniel Schorr. The Goldsmith Awards also include a major prize for investigative reporting and two book prizes.


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This is Firecrowd - home to the first crowdsourced Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for fire fighters. Our goal is to use peer production to create a best practice SOP database.
1. View the SOPs to see vetted versions of the SOPs, and click on the numbered sections to see comments from others and to join in on discussions.
2. Check out the SOPs in Progress and edit the document text in real time.
3. Look through the Resources and About pages to learn more about current fire fighter news and research.
Creating best practice SOPs
Emergency responders commonly utilize SOPs and SOGs as documents that ultimately represent the best practice solutions for emergency response organizations. The documents are used to facilitate training, support operation guidance, and to interpret policy during post event assessment.
Currently there is not a standard SOP that is uniform across the fire departments in the United States. Instead, they are customized for each emergency response organization. For example, in the United States there are more than 31,000 individual fire departments, and each is likely to use dozens of different SOPs and SOGs addressing numerous tasks.
Fire fighter SOPs play extremely important roles in our society, such as saving lives, reducing injuries, and minimizing the adverse impact from unwanted fire and other emergency events. Fire fighter SOPs also support other goals such as protecting property, minimizing business interruption, supporting mission continuity, and protecting the environment.
The Fire Protection Research Foundation (FPRF) has recently become interested in crowdsourcing and peer production, especially the intriguing potential benefits for the online development of SOPs/SOGs. Online peer production offers a novel approach to synthesis and coordinated information on a common technical topic (the individual SOP) based on broad and on-going input from directly impacted stakeholders, in this case the fire fighter community and health and safety personnel. The Firecrowd project focuses on the use of online peer production techniques to develop and refine SOPs/SOGs on a national scale for the fire service.
SOPs vs. SOGs
An issue sometimes arises within fire service organizations about whether to use the terminology "standard operating procedures" (SOPs) or "standard operating guidelines" (SOGs). Some experts feel that the term "procedures" implies relatively inflexible task steps or instructions, while "guidelines" implies more discretion in performing the job. Since emergency incidents are unpredictable and flexibility is essential, these experts advise fire departments to develop SOGs, thereby reducing the need to identify exceptions, and perhaps even limiting liability due to actions by personnel. Other experts believe the opposite is true: the term "guidelines" implies too much flexibility and discretion, thus reducing control and increasing the likelihood of mistakes.
A review of related legal proceedings indicates that terminology is less important than content and implementation of SOPs/SOGs. Courts tend to assess liability based on factors such as:
• Systems in place to develop and maintain SOPs/SOGs
• Compatibility with regulatory requirements and national standards
• Consideration of unique departmental needs
• Adequacy of training and demonstration of competence
• Procedures used to monitor performance and ensure compliance
For convenience, the traditional terminology "standard operating procedures" is used throughout this website. Other alternatives—including General Orders, Departmental Orders, or Executive Orders, to name a few—may be equally appropriate. Fire service organizations should consult with legal counsel and use the terminology that best reflects their unique needs. Regardless of the term used for these policies and procedures, it is important to note that judgement and discretion must be used on all incidents.
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Sunday September 22nd 2013 is International Bereaved Fathers Day. This day recognizes bereaved men all over the world as fathers. More than often the men are left out when it comes to grief support. This needs to change.
IBFD is a day for remembrance and recognition. These men are Wonderful Fathers.
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Me encantaría conocer este pueblito de ensueño, allí nació mi abuelo materno : Emilio Carretero Leseduarte en el año 1904 y tengo entendido que hay muchos Carretero aún, no se si parientes, también tengo entendido que el padre de mi abuelo fue alcalde del pueblo no se en que año pero supongo que a fines del siglo XIX o principios del XX, se llamaba Manuel Carretero Moreno. Hoy, gracias a la tecnología podemos conocer estos pueblos perdidos en las montañas y saber de donde vinieron nuestros abuelos, también con el Google Maps recorrí sus callejuelas, es muy pintoresco y espero llegar a ir en algún momento.
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Ohanes – Sierra Nevada – Alpujarra Region
Ohanes is located to the south of Sierra Nevada, in the region of La Alpujarra, and included in the Natural Park of Sierra Nevada, one of the natural paradise in the community due to their wealth of landscapes, flora, fauna and anthropology.
The town, located on a hillside, like other villages in La Alpujarra, has the characteristics common to these places: white houses with roofs and chimney distributed in narrow and terraced streets; Mudejar church and flowers adorning the balconies.
Around the village, we can observe farmings where it is cultivated and has its origin the famous "Ohanes grape", which gives such richness to all the area.
The first traces of human presence in the area are in the Neolithic, in the so-called Cultural de las Cuevas, where we can emphasize the caves of Nieles and Almecena. In Roman times, there were present in the proximity to the Roman road Gador–Abla–Fiñana –Guadix.
The first Arabs who arrive Ohanes are the Yemenis, but the Muladis (Hispanic people converted to the Islam), considered them foreigners and rose constantly against them. The Mozarabic linked these struggles, until the year 912, when Abd al-Rahman III assumed the Caliphate of Córdoba, and combat these rebellions. In 913, in Fiñana and, crossing Sierra Nevada, through Ohanes or El Puerto de la Ragua, dominates all the castles in La Alpujarra.
Later, after the introduction of the Taifa Kingdoms, the districts from La Alpujarra were called taha, Ohanes belonged to La Taha de Hichar, leading at first, but then it would be Canjayar.
Before La Reconquista las Alpujarras are in charge of El Zagal, Boabdil uncle. On January 2, 1492 the Reconquista ended in favour of the Catholic Monarchs signing the Capitulaciones. In view of the failure of these ones, the Moors of La Alpujarra are raised on several occasions: 1500-1501, 1568-1570 and the most important uprising in 1568-1570, where the Moors are led by Aben Humeya and, later by Aben Abó. They are finally defeated by the Christian army.
By order of Felipe II, the Moors of La Alpujarra are exiled to other parts of Castilla, later 36 families from Guadalajara, Sacedón, Zafra, etc. come to Ohanes.
In 1752, the census of Ohanes amounts to 468 people, dedicated to agriculture and textiles.
During the War of Independence (June 1810), the Mayor of Otivar rises, followed by Francisco Moreno "the Black" from Ohanes and other from Válor, Berja and Dalías. Between 1810-1811 the French troops sacked Ohanes. From the municipal granary provided by the French for their supply, wheat was given to Francisco Moreno's guerrilla, for this reason in 1812 the granary was burned by the French.
Parish Church of La Purísima Concepción, XVI century. Mudejar style.
Sanctuary Tices. Neoclassical style.
Casa de la Torre, XVI and XVII centuries. Mudejar style.
Town Planning
Square of Juan Cristóbal.
Placilla del Altillo. From here you can admire a beautiful view of the town.
Square of Miguel Vizcaíno. In it you can find the Town Hall.
Arrocillo: Curiously, this food is not cooked with rice. It is a very popular dish based on beans, fennel, chorizo, ribs, pork loin, dry pepper, tomato, onion, garlic and millet flour.
Correas: A real winter stew. The correas are green beans, dried pomegranates, with the sheath. This dish is not suitable for high cholesterol because it has correas, tail, ear, spine and face of pork, spices, potatoes, rice and sausage. It is the dish of Ohanes par excellence.
Tortas de Alfajor: They are made for Christmas. It is made with honey, sugar, toast, toasted almonds and walnuts, water, clove, grated lemon peel, cinnamon and wafer-thin slices.
How to get there
You have to exit Almería towards Huércal de Almería, cross this and continue on Highway 340. Follow towards: Almería – E-15 – N-340 – Nijar – Murcia. At the roundabout take the salida 1 and continue along: A-92A towards: A-92 – Benahadux – Guadix. Continue along: A-92A, follow the signs to Benahadux, then exit Benahadux. Continue along: A-348. Cross Alhama de Almería and pass near Illar. Cross Instinción, alleyway of Rágol and follow the signs until you gat Ohanes.
To Almería 48 km
To Abrucena 23 km
To Doña María Ocaña 27 km
To Láujar de Andarax 21 km
To Alboloduy 31 km
To Alhama de Almería 25 km
To Gádor 34 km
To Laroles 47 km
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Course DescriptionIntroduces principles and concepts needed to understand the use and interpretation of maps, geographic information systems & science. Includes: reference systems, coordinate systems, map projections, types of maps, geographic data, scale, data visualization, and map interpretation. Serves as the foundation for the GIS course sequence. Audit available.
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon successful completion of Geography 264 the student will be able to:
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D. Use an understanding of cartography to examine cultural and environmental issues
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The material in this course will be presented in a computer lab setting through classroom lecture, discussion, software demonstration, and computer?based labs. Other methods may be implemented such as research papers and small group work.
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Here is a William Guerin Limoges split center handle tray with hand painted strawberries, blossoms and leaves with leaf embossing on each side of the tray and dating from 1900-1932. The tray measures approx 10 1/2" long, 6 3/4" wide and is in very good condition with the exception of gold loss to the rim and gold flower at the handle, and a faint approx. 1" hairline that extends from the rim out and can only be seen from the back and does not appear to have penetrated to the front. Buyer to pay exact postage and insurance.
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LIS Welcomes New Content Strategy Assistant
Posted on November 14, 2012
LIS is pleased to announce the arrival of our new content strategy assistant, senior English/Art History major Siri Schoonderbeek. Working under humanities liaison Pete Coco, Siri will spend the year helping to create and manage dynamic web content for Wheaton's academic websites.
"Wheaton's academic websites are the best resource a student–current or prospective–has when they want to learn more about our faculty, curriculum, and majors," says Coco. The goal of the position, he says, is two-fold. "We want to make sure all of Wheaton's websites provide visitors with the information they want about courses, majors and faculty while also creating an opportunity for a student writer interested in developing a web content portfolio."
Senior editor of The Wheaton Wire, Siri comes to the content strategy position with crucial experience writing about–and for–the Wheaton community. Reporting for The Wire has put Siri in the same room and interviewing people doing dynamic, exciting, and, above all, widely ranging things on Wheaton's campus. "I really enjoy hearing about what others are doing with their Wheaton experience," says Schoonderbeek."That's definitely a motivation for me at The Wire."
This natural curiosity will drive Siri in her new position. Even after more than three years at Wheaton, her journalist's eye still has her looking for the stories that haven't yet found their audience. "There are still sides of Wheaton I'm not so familiar with. It's kind of cool to get this chance to explore them."
Siri will graduate with a rich portfolio in web writing and content strategy, a growing field for web professionals that draws equally on creative, editorial and technical skillsets. Says Coco, "I doubt there will be many freshly-minted BAs out there with much content strategy work under their belts. When we conceived of this position, we knew immediately this was the Wheaton way to do it, take this important work and find in it an opportunity for a student to help out while getting some valuable experience."
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January 31st, 2014
Goldman Sachs, the Wall Street investment bank, is being sued in London for selling Libya worthless derivatives trades in 2008 that the countrys financial managers did not understand. Libya says it lost approximately $1.2 billion on the deals, while Goldman made $350 million.
Major Banks Suspend Foreign Exchange Traders Over Market Manipulation
by Pratap Chatterjee
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January 20th, 2014
Several major banks notably Citibank, Deutsche Bank and HSBC - have suspended over a dozen global foreign exchange traders in a growing scandal over manipulation in the $5.3 trillion-a-day market. Barclays, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Royal Bank of Scotland, Standard Chartered and UBS are also being investigated.
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November 28th, 2013
Blackstone Group, a major private equity firm, has bought up 200,000 houses in cities hardest hit by the economic meltdown. They hope to profit by renting homes to poor people and securitizing the cash flow the very plan that caused the crisis in the first place.
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November 13th, 2013
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L.A. Council weighs hiking minimum wage at hotels
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Workers in Los Angeles' largest hotels could earn up to $15.37 an hour under a measure to be considered by the City Council.
The Los Angeles Times says council members Nury Martinez, Curren Price andMike Bonin will introduce the proposal at Tuesday's meeting.
The ordinance would apply to 87 hotels that have 100 rooms or more.
The local hotel workers union, Unite Here, has been lining up business and political supporters for months. Hotel owners have been lobbying against the proposed law, arguing that city officials previously promised no new wage controls.
The state's minimum wage is due to reach $9 in July. But some cities have gone beyond that requirement — including San Francisco, where employers must pay at least $10.74 an hour.


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George & Dragon, Leigh - pub details
Address: 7 King Street, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 4LP [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 10541) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Hag Fold (3 miles), Atherton (3 miles), Daisy Hill (3.2 miles)
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> Current user rating: 6.0/10 (rated by 5 users)
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|what a diffrence now. one of the best pubs in leigh. 3 cask beers all at £1-85 a pint.
be in only in the afternoons.does not served foods.only over 18s allow in the pub.is busy even in the afternoon. i am not into horse racing but at the races is a popular in the pub.
forestwood - 14 Mar 2015 18:00
|used to be a good pub years ago when phil had the pub last time i when in male toilets was under 2 inches of water reasonaable cheap prices even by leigh prices
forestwood - 25 Sep 2008 15:42
|A very good example of how to turn a very popular traditional pub into a very noisy unpleasant one.
trapperjohn - 24 Aug 2007 13:25
|Packed, noisy, smoky, keg only pub adjacent to the bus station
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Secretive human rights group fights abuses with military-style precision
By Astrid Zweynert
OXFORD, England (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - "We will kill you!" a militiaman shouts as people run away in fear in the shaky footage from an African country, one of the many videos recorded by human rights defenders on the ground and distributed to media by Oren Yakobovich and his team.
Videre Est Credere, founded by Yakobovich, equips them with cameras - some of them almost as small as a shirt button - and training to expose violence and human rights abuses around the world.
"Our vision is that no human rights violation anywhere should go unnoticed, no matter how remote and dangerous a place is," Yakobovich, a former Israeli army officer, told the Thomson Reuters Foundation before being awarded the $1.25 million Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship at a conference in Oxford this week.
Videre's mission is to reveal abuses of armies, security forces, militia groups or officials through a network of activists who film and record abuses and violations of human rights, often at enormous personal risk.
Since Videre was founded in 2008 it has distributed more than 500 videos to more than 140 media outlets, including major broadcasters such as the BBC and CNN.
"It's great to get something broadcast by a big TV channel but it's most effective when it goes out on local stations - it makes it very clear to the perpetrators that they are being watched - and that's powerful," Yakobovich said.
Footage has also been used in court cases to prosecute corruption and incitement to political violence.
Yakobovich said his own journey to becoming a human rights activist started after he joined the Israeli Defense Forces at the age of 18. Continued...


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In 2004, Jon Stewart appeared on CNN's Crossfire and famously declared to hosts Tucker Carlson and Paul Begala that the show was "hurting America." Soon after, CNN cancelled the show. But now nine years have passed and CNN clearly no longer cares who it hurts, because Crossfire is coming back.
CNN has announced it will revive the rancorous political program this fall, even cutting down Wolf Blitzer Reads People's Tweets To You by a half hour to make room in its schedule. The network's biggest problem in reviving Crossfire is how to avoid the original's reputation as a counterproductive shouting match. But fear not, because it's found an elegant solution: To reassure the public that the new Crossfire will be handled with the utmost of civility, CNN has secured that paragon of politeness, the gentleman's gentleman, Newt Gingrich.
Yes, Newt Gingrich, the former House Speaker known for his even-tempered charm will be one of two conservative faces on what is sure to be a placid weekly discussion. He'll be joined on the right by conservative columnist S.E. Cupp, best known as author of Losing Our Religion: The Liberal Media's Attack On Christianity. On the left will be Stephanie Cutter, a campaign strategist who has worked for President Obama, John Kerry and Ted Kennedy; and Rebuild The Dream president Van Jones. Here's looking forward to many years of calm, civil discussion from all four.
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I am looking to upgrade the existing 8.2-inch 10-bolt in my 68 Camaro. I looked into the 8.5-inch 10-bolt upgrade, but I understand that the pinion is longer, meaning I would need to shorten the driveshaft. Because I am running a mild 327 (9.1, Edelbrock Performer cam and intake, etc.), a slightly higher than stock stall converter and a mild TH350, I think I can get away with just redoing my 8.2-incher.
I am planning to get an Eaton Posi differential, but I am looking for input on gear selection. I think I will go 3.55 (car runs pretty strong even with the 2.73/open diff), but I wanted input on the various gear sets out there. The installation will be overseen by a friend with lots of rear rebuilds under his belt. He has his opinions on the gear manufacturers I should look at, but I figured I'd tap you all as well.
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Between its entry into the North American market in 1958 to the 1970s, the Toyota name was associated with producing practical, economically-focused vehicles. While these attributes allowed Toyota to become a big benefactor to the more fuel economy-friendly era of motoring, the Japanese auto company quickly realized this reputation will not be enough to turn Toyota into a world beating organization. With the "race on Sunday, sell on Monday" adage cemented within the marketing psyche of major auto makers, Toyota was inspired to prove that its largely economy-styled stable of vehicles could compete against other well-entrenched automotive marques. Establishing Toyota Racing Development (known prominently by the acronym TRD) in 1979 with United States and Japan divisions, the in-house engineering group's mission is to enrich the performance and appearance of Toyota products for use in competition.
TRD's first successful endeavor in racing started in 1983 when Toyota, race team Precision Preparation Incorporated, and future desert truck racing legend Ivan 'Ironman' Stewart campaigned Toyota's small pickup trucks through stadium dirt course and the SCORE off-road series. The racing activities later saw TRD's supporting Toyota's entrance into open wheel racing series such as CART/Champ Car in 1996 and later the Indy Racing League. Today, TRD operates heavily within the NASCAR series races as well as having a strong international presence through Formula 1.
Achieving the apex of success through competitive auto racing, Toyota Racing Development has become equally committed to advancing the performance cause of road worthy cars and trucks belonging to the Toyota division. By drawing on the racing expertise, the TRD USA parts catalog furnishes performance-craving individuals with approved accessories which range from air filters to brake components and even internal engine pieces. Wetting the appetite of street tuners, TRD's selection of wheels and superchargers are certain to move wrenches.
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Constructed mainly in cast aluminum and alloy materials, TRD's wheels are built to optimize tarmac handling as well as to enhance the outer vehicle's expression of sport touring. Featuring superior strength and available in a choice of silver or black finishes, the TRD wheels are often designed to be larger in diameter than stock Toyota wheels. For 2008 and 2009 Scion xB models, wheels can be upgraded to 19 inches in diameter. Priced at $2,150 for a set of 4 (not including the price of proper tires) these five-spoke wheels can also be accented with TRD engraved locking nuts for protecting the fast-rolling investment. While providing added creditability over the stock wheels, TRD wheels will not sacrifice the function of existing safety equipment on vehicles using tire pressure monitoring systems.
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Possessing the capacity to supply the greatest gains over a stock Toyota engine, TRD commissions a line of supercharger units are available through authorized Toyota dealerships at $3,000-5,000 a piece. Depending on year and engine, the TRD supercharger assemblies fit many late model Toyota truck products, Corolla, Matrix, and certain Scion products. It is even possible to get a supercharger for the V6 engine of the lame duck Toyota T100 pickup.
For exactly how much power is gained through TRD Superchargers, the 2008 Scion tC muscle can be boosted by 40 horsepower (about 25% more than stock) with a 6 PSI supercharger mounted. In a more extreme demonstration of a TRD supercharged Toyota product, the Toyota Tundra's 5.7-liter V8 can produce an astounding SAE certified 504 horsepower and 550 pounds feet of torque through a supercharger kit that includes an intercooler as well as high-flow fuel injectors.
With all supercharger add-ons proving 50-state legal, new car warranties will also continue to be honored providing the TRD supercharger is installed by the dealer.
Becoming the leading authority for souping up Toyota products, TRD Japan parts are now pairing with the body kits and other accessories belonging to Toyota's new tuner-themed customizer Modellista. In a global scale, however, TRD parts will continue to outfit Toyota, Scion, and Lexus with factory-backed performance.


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As anyone who uses Magento may know, getting a grasp on how things work with Magento can be pretty mind boggling at times. But along with that, I have to say it's pretty nice when things work out for you. One of those cases is figuring out how to use custom layout updates on categories or products in magento. Turns out it can be pretty simple.
Recently, we wanted to do a custom layout update to Real Work Trucks.com that announced an $80 rebate on select Warn Winches. We wanted it to appear on the applicable category as well as all of the products in that category.
First, we went to Magento Admin > CMS > Static Blocks
Select Add New Block
Put in you block title. In this case we named it Warn Rebate
Next enter the identifier. This is what will be used in you actual code. This one for us is warn_rebate
Make status "Enabled"
For content we made it <h1>$80 Mail In Rebate on select Warn Winches. Offer ends 7-31-11</h1>
Save your block.
Next go to your category under Catalog > Mange Categories
Select the category, in this case it was "Warn Winches and Hoists". Under the "Custom Design" tab, you'll see the box called "Custom Layout Update". Put your code in that box to call your CMS Static Block. The code we used looks like this:
<reference name="left"><block type="cms/block" name="warn_rebate" before="-"><action method="setBlockId"><block_id>warn_rebate</block_id></action></block></reference>
With the "Apply To" drop down menu, we selected "This category and it's products only"
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I've been around these boards forever, but haven't spent time on the hair boards in years. I have 3b curls, that I like a little better when they're pulled out a bit to 3a curls. I have a LOT of hair, and a TON of volume. I'd guess it's described as coarse and high porosity. It's about shoulder length, and I'm working on growing it out longer. I only wet my hair every few days. My second-day hair is a little frizzier, but fine. I actually like it better than first-day hair. Third day hair is fine on days where I'm not trying to impress anyone. :-)
I've been using the Deva Care products for years now, and I really like them. The One Conditioner and ArcAngel gel, with some of the Set me Up pomade stuff for a little extra hold and weight. Also, coconut oil has been a bit of a holy grail for me--I use it as an occasional deep conditioner, or occasionally as a sealant.
Lately I've been feeling like my hair is a little frizzy and unmanageable. I was hoping someone could give me some insights. Do you think I would benefit from a protein treatment, or would that make my hair go crazy? I have no idea if my hair loves/hates protein. Maybe I should just use more coconut oil for a while? Or is a different kind of oil better? Is there an awesome CG-friendly product that I should use instead of something I already do?
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There is a meteor at the Royal Alberta Museum called Manitou Stone. It fell a long time ago and marked the peace between two warring Nations, the Blackfoot and the Cree. It sat for hundreds of years between their territories, and the Elders said if it was ever removed, war would begin again. There would be famine and disease and the buffalo would disappear from the land.
In the mid 1800's a missionary did remove the stone from the hill on which it had rested for so long. It was carted off to Ottawa, then across Canada again to west coast.
If you know Canadian history, then you know what happened. Famine, war, disease, the First Nations people and the buffalo dwindling until they both faced extinction.
The Stone, also known as Old Man Buffalo, is now on loan back in Alberta, so close to it's resting place, but held by iron shackles, a small placard instructing people to not leave offerings in front of it.
The meteor is approximately 50cm (20 inches) wide and a little more than half that tall, and half that again deep.
One side of it looks exactly like a human face in profile, the rest of it like a buffalo, with a thick, curly hide.
There are pleas for it to be returned, but who knows if it will ever happen?
I decided to create this painting based on the stone, but here it is just falling, it is a tear in the eye of the Creator as he looks down upon the beautiful Earth, so in love. Never touching, never apart, the earth and the sky, and a promise.