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I've been doing a lot of Web development since I started a new job in June. This has been (pleasantly) challenging for a number of reasons. The environment is brand-new to me and, in comparison to other places I've worked, large and complex.
For instance, I've never developed in ColdFusion before and one of my Web applications needs to have the front end (a public-facing side on the public-facing server for users) on a ColdFusion8 server and the back-end of (used by members of my own department) lives behind the firewall, in our intranet, and runs ColdFusion9…so I'm learning two version of ColdFusion at the same time.
And I've worked with Sybase and MySQL databases, but Oracle is new to me. The Database Administrator I work with is a friendly, immensely helpful guy who I try to avoid bugging unless I'm really, really stuck. Developers far more experienced and skillful than me have all admonished me: "Be very, very nice to your DBA."
So when I run into problems, I tend to head back to the manuals for the software I'm using (Oracle's SQL Developer, PL/SQL Developer), but sometimes that doesn't give me the sort of quick, painless solutions I crave.
Last week, I wanted to compare the data in a restored backup to the data in our production database and generate a script to copy the missing restored data to the production database. I asked my DBA and a far more experienced developer what tool I could use to accomplish this quickly and easily.
Neither had any suggestions- though both agreed that it would be wonderful if such a tool existed.
It turns out that such a tool DOES exist- and is awesome. A little Googling turned up Data Compare for Oracle from Red Gate Software- which is part of their Deployment Suite for Oracle.
I downloaded the free, fully functional trial and was so blown away by it that I emailed Red Gate to tell them so.
The interface is intuitive and well-designed- without spending a single second on any manual or help files, I made my comparisons and generated a deployment script within minutes of installing the application. Go check out the screen shots on Red Gate's site to see how simple it is to use.
I was able to compare two databases on two different servers, limit the comparison to specific tables and criteria, drill down for details on the comparison, and generate a script to make the changes I needed. In minutes. Seriously.
Blown. Away.
To my delight, I was able to wrangle a license for my own use at work. This was an enormous relief, as the thought of losing it at the end of the 14-day trial brought tears to my eyes.
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Blood Test: Basic Metabolic Panel
What's a Basic Metabolic Panel?
A basic metabolic panel (BMP) is a blood test that gives doctors clues about how the body is working. Doctors usually order this as part of a routine physical or as a way to help diagnose a medical problem.
Although the basic metabolic panel tests for several different things, you should only need to get blood taken once. The lab uses the same blood sample to run all the tests.
The BMP test looks at:
- Glucose. The body uses this type of sugar for energy. Abnormal glucose levels can indicate diabetes or hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
- Calcium. This mineral plays an important role in muscle contraction, transmitting messages through the nerves, and the release of hormones. Elevated or decreased calcium levels may be a sign of a hormone imbalance or problems with the kidneys, bones, or pancreas.
- Sodium, potassium, carbon dioxide, and chloride. These electrolytes help balance the body's fluid levels, among other things. They also play a role in regulating heart rhythm, muscle contraction, and brain function. Abnormal levels of these electrolytes may be a sign of heart disease, kidney disease, or dehydration.
- Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine. These waste products are filtered out of the blood by the kidneys. High levels in the blood may be a sign that the kidneys aren't working as well as they should.
In an emergency, the basic metabolic panel can be done without any special preparation. But the results are more accurate when a person has been fasting. So your doctor may ask you not to eat or drink for 8 to 12 hours before having your blood taken.
You should tell your doctor about any medications you're taking (including over-the-counter medicines or herbal supplements) because certain drugs might alter the test results.
It can help to wear a T-shirt or other short-sleeved top on the day of the test to make things faster and easier for the technician who will be drawing the blood.
The Procedure
A health professional will usually draw the blood from a vein in your arm — most often on the inside of the elbow, but sometimes on the back of the hand. The technician cleans the skin surface with antiseptic and ties an elastic band (tourniquet) around the upper arm so the veins swell with blood and are easy to see.
Next, it's time for the needle. It should feel like a quick pinprick. Occasionally, it can be hard to find a vein so a nurse, doctor, or technician may need to try more than once. That's not the norm, though — most people's veins are easy to find.
It's best to try to relax and stay still during the procedure since tensing muscles can make it harder and more painful to draw blood. And if you don't want to watch the needle being inserted or see the blood collecting, you don't have to. Look the other way and maybe relax by focusing on saying the alphabet backwards, doing some breathing exercises, thinking of a place that makes you happy, or listening to your favorite music.
The technician will draw the blood so it collects in a vial or syringe. Collecting blood will only take a few minutes. Once the technician has enough blood, he or she removes the needle and covers the area with cotton or a bandage to stop the bleeding. After the test, you may notice some bruising — that's normal and it should go away in a few days. Don't be afraid to ask the technician if you have any questions about the blood draw.
A blood test is a safe procedure and there are no real risks. Some people may feel faint or lightheaded during a blood test. And, while nobody really loves needles, a few teens have a strong fear of them. If that's you, talk to your doctor since there are ways to make the procedure easier for you.
The blood sample will be processed by a machine. It usually only takes a few hours or a day or so for your doctor to get the results. If your doctor has any concerns after the test results are in, he or she may want to do additional tests.
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Poll: Australia's captain
If a back injury rules Michael Clarke out of the fourth Test who should captain Australia?
- Shane Watson
- Ed Cowan
- Brad Haddin
- Matthew Wade
- Peter Siddle
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Watson is a breath of fresh air.
I am sick of politically correct Captains, its about time we had an ordinary Aussie. Someone who is not frightened to speak his mind, and down to earth, he says it like it is!
Pup needs him on side, they make a great combination, and he is a good backstop for him.
Most of the great players aside from Bradman have had a bit of lad inside them, that's what we need to balance Clark.
He can be one of the lads but he's a professional, in the end he will always back his captain. He's shown that in this last unfortunate episode. It's been sorted, let's get on with the cricket, we soon play England and Clark needs a good deputy.
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- Stephen
- Location
- Canberra
- Date and time
- March 20, 2013, 11:24AM
Clarke has more than enough lad about him. Watson is not professional, not 100% committed to the team (although he is to himself), prone to sulking, and by most accounts not particularly bright. He would be a disastrous captain for any length of time, and with recent goings on this would be a disastrous turn of events to have him in charge for the fourth test.
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- Andy
- Location
- Melbourne
- Date and time
- March 20, 2013, 1:40PM
to selfish?
did you mean two shellfish?
or, too selfish?
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- Rick
- Location
- Sydney
- Date and time
- March 20, 2013, 12:30PM
Talent wins, good captain or not. It goes in cycles. We can't win all the time. We just don't have the player talent to win at this time. A few years ago we had the talent to just about field two teams.
It's not to say our players aren't trying hard enough or they lack passion for their country.
Get behind our team. Get behind the appointed managers and support staff. Cheer when they win and encourage them when they lose.
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- Mitch
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- Kingscliff
- Date and time
- March 20, 2013, 12:42PM
For mine, this should be the catalyst to encourage greater competition for the wicket-keeping spot. Haddin brings considerable experience, solid batting, and far superior glove-work than Wade. Arguing for his inclusion as captain based on his exemplary record as a state captain, and his wealth of international experience could also be an opportunity to tell Matt Wade that he needs to improve his hands, or he will be passed over for Paine / Hartley / Nevill when haddin's time comes.
As for Watson, aside from the going home saga, aside from his poor form, aside from his inability to turn 30s and 40s into 100s, he has very very rarely captained a side above grade cricket standard. He has never been the captain of a state side, and only ever captains Australia in ODI's when Clarke AND Bailey are unavailable. He has no resume to fall back on. He is also representative of the relaxed, entitled and smug attitude we are trying to breed out. Any arguments that Clarke shows the same does not consider a thing he has done in the last 18 months. People can change, and he most certainly has for the better. Haddin exudes professionalism with training and team culture, and ticks all the right boxes. Pick the guy that will prgress Clarke's vision, not the one who will try and impart his own directions. Pick the guy who, on form, should actually be playing this test anyway!
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- March 20, 2013, 1:23PM
Mate, does anyone really care?
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- Jo
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- Shepparton
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- March 20, 2013, 10:00PM
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KIND hearted residents have donated upwards of £245 to the South Bucks Hospice after hearing about a break in at its Hazlemere shop.
The Free Press reported yesterday that thieves had ransacked the charity shop in The Parade, stealing £400 and gold jewellery.
Chief executive Jo Woolf said: "One of the saddest things is that if the people were local, they have stolen from a hospice that would have provided free care for them, their family or friends if they needed it in the future.
"A huge amount of work by staff and volunteers had gone into getting the shop ready for the grand reopening and it's such a shame that we won't get to share this with our supporters at the event."
Upon reading about the break-in, Lauren Emma posted on the open High Wycombe Facebook page: "After seeing the post about the charity shop being burgled (some people cannot get any lower!) and seeing that there are nearly 10,000 people on this page, could we donate £1 each?
"Most people will not do so for whatever reasons and that is their choice, but surely out of 10,000, 400 of us can!"
In just 19 hours, the rallying cry had raised £245 with the post gaining more comments, shares and likes by the hour.
Facebook users praised Lauren's idea and the generosity of the town's people.
Lauren posted later: "I never thought this many people would be so generous.
"Today has shown that we can all work together to do something good and selfless. Thank you so much, I'm so glad I posted now and I can say I am proud of the people of High Wycombe."
Visit www.sbh.org.uk for more information about the charity.


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Lester dominates, takes perfect game into sixth
Vogt busts out of slump with two-run blast to support lefty
OAKLAND -- A superb Jon Lester flirted with perfection for five innings Thursday evening at the Coliseum, ultimately settling on a three-hit shutout in a 3-0 victory over the Twins.
The A's will take it.
They're the first team to 70 wins, and Lester's routine dominance only further cemented their reasoning for last week's startling trade with the Red Sox, who took Yoenis Cespedes from them in a deal no one saw coming.
Cespedes will be missed sorely, no doubt, but the A's offense still has plenty in its tank to do just enough to throw some runs on the board. That's all Lester needs.
The southpaw fanned eight and allowed just three hits and two walks on a night that ended to the soundtrack of fans chanting "Lester! Lester!" in a roaring Coliseum.
"The biggest thing is to feel welcomed," said Lester. "We all know what Cespedes did for this organization and how well he's liked. Just coming over here, you don't want to screw that up. You want to make the trade look like it had a purpose and it was good. You don't want to come in halfway through the year after these guys have been battling their butts off to be in first place and screw that up."
It was Lester's first shutout of the season but the fourth of his career, which includes a 2008 no-hitter.
He was on track for another until the start of the sixth, when Kurt Suzuki lined a clean single over the head of shortstop Eric Sogard, who perhaps gets to it if only on the shoulders of 6-foot-8 teammate Nate Freiman. Chris Colabello followed with a base hit of his own and, after a pair of strikeouts, Lester would issue a walk to Brian Dozier, who missed a three-run homer by all of a few feet -- simply putting on pause what would amount to another scoreless inning.
"That was really the only trouble he was in," said manager Bob Melvin, who celebrated his 800th managerial victory. "Once he got out of that one, he was smooth sailing to the end."
Melvin, typically conservative with pitch counts, checked in on his new ace after the eighth. Lester had 105 pitches to his name. Melvin had not allowed any of his other guys past 113 this year, with both Sonny Gray and Scott Kazmir topping out at that point.
But this isn't any other guy, and Lester "wanted it," said Melvin.
"That was all I needed to hear," he said. "He's probably the only guy here I let go to 120 pitches. That was my limit."
Lester did it in 122, tying his season high and capping off his 12th victory of the season and second with the A's. He's 6-0 with a 1.21 ERA in his last 10 starts.
"Every once in a while you kind of look over and you're like, 'Holy cow, Jon Lester's pitching,'" said Stephen Vogt. "To have a guy like that with his experience and his ability, it's pretty special to have that every five days. And the other four aren't so bad."
On a night that belonged to Lester, Vogt didn't mind that he was something of a side note, despite snapping an 0-for-23 hitless streak with a two-run homer to right field off right-hander Yohan Pino in the third inning.
Brandon Moss, too, shattered a lengthy hitless stretch, breaking out of a career-long 0-for-18 with a double in the fourth inning, scoring on Derek Norris' ensuing double. John Jaso, also mired in an 0-for-18, wiggled out of it with a base hit in the third.
"For the most part," said Vogt, "I just felt like I was back to my normal self. This game is funny. I was locked in for 90 days. Then you go four days without a hit, all of a sudden there's panic. Why? Why? But that's just the nature of this game."
"Nobody wants to go through that, especially when they're quality hitters like those guys," said Melvin. "In Stephen's case, he dropped all the way to .315 during this stretch, which means he's been swinging the bat pretty good. It's a relief, because it starts to wear on you a little bit, and all three of those guys are quality hitters."
The A's needed such reprieve, particularly on a night that was clearly scripted for something special. Lester wanted the last word.
"I just didn't think he was going to let me finish it," he said. "It was cool that he gave me that opportunity. I was glad it worked out."
Jane Lee is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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U.S. dairy producers will see the all-milk price peak well above $20.00/cwt. in 2014 before dipping back to $19.00/cwt in 2015, according to the US Baseline Briefing Book released by the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri. Prices will then settle in a range of $17.50-$18.25/cwt. through 2023.
FAPRI's projections were prepared based on market information available in January of 2014, and incorporates many provisions of the 2014 Farm Bill, including the Dairy Margin Protection Program.
The Class III price is projected to average $17.87/cwt. this year, declining to $15.24/cwt. by 2023, while the Class IV price is projected to average $19.49/cwt. in 2014, then averaging under $16.00/cwt. through 2023.
Combined with declining feed costs, profit margins for most dairy producers will be strong in 2014. Margins will average $9.82/cwt. in 2014; $9.72/cwt. in 2015; and $9.40/cwt. in 2016. Thereafter, margins dip below $9.00/cwt. in 2018, but remain above $8:50/cwt. for the duration of the period.
Those margins encourage milk production, FAPRI said. Milk production is projected to increase to 206.1 billion lbs. in 2014, up 4.9 billion lbs. from 2013. By 2023, U.S. milk production is projected to reach 235 billion lbs.
The FAPRI report projects dairy cow numbers for the Top 10 dairy states, as well as total U.S. numbers. California's dairy herd is projected to grow from 1.782 million head this year to 1.797 million head by 2016, before slowly declining to 1.78 million head by 2023. Wisconsin's dairy herd is projected to grow steadily, from 1.28 million head in 2014 to 1.343 million head in 2023.
Prices for most crops are likely to remain below recent peaks. After peaking at $6.89/bushel for the drought-reduced crop harvested in 2012, projected corn prices for 2014-2018 average $4.08/bushel. Soybean prices decline from $14.40/bushel in 2012/13 to $9.76/bushel for 2014-2018.
The outlook for hay markets is more fragmented, so although prices may fall from the very high levels caused by the 2012 drought, national average prices may not reflect local conditions. If production and stocks rebuild as projected, national average hay prices could drop to around $140/ton beginning in 2014/15. Local supplies could still be very tight in parts of the country affected by drought.
International dairy product prices are near record highs at the beginning of 2014, and the U.S. will export large quantities of milk powders into world markets at these price levels, FAPRI said. Cheese and butter exports benefit to a lesser extent. The strong international market prices are due in part to supply factors in major exporting nations, which are likely temporary. However, strong demand, particularly for milk powder in China, may be a longer lasting market phenomenon.
Cheese and nonfat dry milk prices are expected to average near $1.80/lb. this year. Cheese prices (40-lb. cheddar blocks at the CME cash market) are then projected to slowly decline to $1.58/lb. by 2012, while nonfat dry milk prices are projected to drop to $1.55 per pound next year and then average between $1.40 and $1.48/lb. from 2016 through 2023. Butter prices are projected to average $1.48/lb. in 2014 and 2015 and then fall to $1.25/lb. by 2023.


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SHS Winter Preview: 'The best this room has looked in more than 15 years'
With higher turnout giving the Summit wrestling team more depth this winter, head coach Pete Baker has high hopes to achieve his ongoing goal of sending four athletes to the state meet. "What I hear is, this is the best this room has looked in more than 15 years," said Baker, who has is entering his third year as head coach. Since taking over the team, he has envisioned making Summit High School a contender – an intimidating wrestling school. It will take time to develop, he said, but he's encouraged by the turnout this year, which included seniors like Bryan Daniel inviting friends to join the team for their final year. Senior Tyler Blackford said he's taking steps to recruit as young as middle school, where he volunteered as a coach to help spread excitement for the spot. Baker is looking forward to three main talents on the team: Blackford in the 170-pound weight class, Daniel in the 113-pound class and Nick Wittrock at 120 pounds. Wittrock, in particular, is one of Baker's proteges, competing at state last year as a sophomore, but leaving without a medal. "He has the potential to go to state and place this year," Baker said. So does Blackford, who finished last year with an impressive record and nearly slid into the state competition. Jon Ramirez, one of Baker's wrestlers who qualified for Colorado's upper echelon of competition graduated last year, but Baker is confident in his seniors and handful of underclassmen who are filling the varsity ranks. Baker foresees maintaining numbers and academics as the season's biggest challenges. Maintaining numbers is tough because, though wrestling is a team sport, "You win on your own and you lose on your own. We're a team, but you compete individually," the coach said. Judging from his three stars' attitudes, though, he might not have as tough a time keeping wrestlers around as he thinks. Blackford said he's looking forward to winning a meet, and though Summit is missing heavyweight wrestlers, a deep lightweight squad could be a boon to the team, particularly since there will be competition for who hits the mat in meets and tournaments. > Team to beat: Eagle Valley > Meet not to miss: Jan. 9 Tri-Meet with Middle Park and Clear Creek at Summit > Wrestlers to watch: Nick Wittrock, Tyler Blackford, Brayan Daniel > Head coach: Pete Baker > Years coaching: 3 > Team goals: Send four wrestlers to compete at state level, Place as a team at a tournament, Win home meets


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Happy Hunger Games! 15 Inspired Products to Buy Now!
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The Hunger Games are on and the young adult world is in total pandemonium. And while tweens and teens are spending their allowance money on every last sticker, pin, and tee, we're planning to celebrate the Games a bit more subtly.
From Katniss-inspired frocks to Boy With the Bread scented candles, here are 15 items you need to get the odds in your favor.
Lauren Moffatt Fondue Fete dress ($384.99, modcloth.com). If looks could kill, you'd be a star tribute in this arrow adorned dress.
Fire cinch waist women's top ($17.97, tillys.com). Girl on Fire gown at the movies: not practical. Flame-inspired blouse: hotter than the mines in District 12!
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Read May the Fashion Odds Be Ever in Your Favor: 5 Katniss Everdeen-Inspired Outfits
Tribal bird earrings ($4.80, forever21.com). You'll be a revolutionary in the fashion arena with these Mockingjay-like earrings.
House of Harlow 1960 14KT gold-plated arrow wrap bracelet with pave ($79, shoptrendboutique.com). You don't have to shoot arrows to play for Team Katniss. This gold bracelet will show fans that you're backing District 12.
Han Cholo Shadow Series silver plated brass big rose necklace ($60, endless.com). Sometimes, being on the dark side can be seriously stylish. Case in point: this stunning rose necklace a la President Snow. Katniss loyalists, are you tempted yet?
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Given the array of spices, sauces and condiments that color the landscape of Asian cuisine, it's easy to forget that Chinese cuisine needn't be difficult. That's where Ching-He Huang comes in…
The Backstory
Ching — she prefers that nickname — was born in Taiwan to Chinese parents. Coming from a large family with a mother who was often on the road, Ching cooked family meals as a young girl when they lived in South Africa and the UK. During the literal trial by fire of feeding countless siblings, she embraced a basic philosophy of Chinese food — balance yin and yang through the right mix of 'hot' and 'cold' ingredients. These days, she rarely strays far from a wok…
Chinese Food Made Easy — 5 Quick Wok Tips From Ching
- Purchase: Invest in a good carbon steel non-stick or one that requires pre-seasoning.
- Season: Wipe oil in the base of pre-heated wok with tongs and paper towels. Keep wiping until the base begins to get a black patina and your seasoned wok will be ready to use.
- Care: Wipe it clean with a wet sponge and dry over high heat.
- Watch: If interior of wok appears dry, re-season to prevent rust or cook surface issues.
- Reason for the season: A well-seasoned wok prevents food from sticking and revs up the flavors of your dishes.
- Stir Fry Bonus: Always add cold oil to a hot wok but never add cold oil to a cold wok.
What are some of your favorite Chinese dishes or cooking secrets?
Catch Ching on Chinese Food Made Easy, beginning May 31st on Cooking Channel.


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December 19, 2011
Dr. Lynn Margulis, 1938-2011: A Beacon of Light for 9/11 Truth
In 2004, she began looking into the evidence against the official account of 9/11. She not only accepted it, but also – always known for her courage – announced her views, writing in 2007:
"Whoever is responsible for bringing to grisly fruition this new false-flag operation, which has been used to justify the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq as well as unprecedented assaults on research, education, and civil liberties, must be perversely proud of their efficient handiwork.
Certainly, 19 young Arab men and a man in a cave 7,000 miles away, no matter the level of their anger, could not have masterminded and carried out 9/11: the most effective television commercial in the history of Western civilization. I suggest that those of us aware and concerned demand that the glaringly erroneous official account of 9/11 be dismissed as a fraud and a new, thorough, and impartial investigation be undertaken."
Sep 16, 2011
September 8, 2011
David Ray Griffin speaks at the Toronto Hearings
May 19, 2011
David Ray Griffin on KPFA's 9/11 Truth Fundraiser Broadcast
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May 8, 2011
Barry Shainbaum speaks with David Ray Griffin, Ph.D., author of Osama Bin Laden, Dead or Alive.
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May 6, 2011 – PR Newswire
Obama Says "Justice Has Been Done": Bin Laden Scholar Says No
Nobel Peace Prize nominee Dr. David Ray Griffin's 2009 book, Osama bin Laden: Dead or Alive? presented compelling evidence that bin Laden died in December 2001 — prompting a BBC documentary of the same name.
Griffin, founder of the soon to be announced 9/11 Consensus Panel, and named among the New Statesman's "50 People Who Matter Today," today released the following statement:
President Obama, speaking of the operation to kill Osama bin Laden, said: "Justice has been done." – continue reading
Coming Up! > May 28, 2011
Dr. David Ray Griffin will speak in Seattle at Town Hall on May 28th, 2011. For more information please visit http://www.911truthseattle.org/
April 19, 2011
Kevin Barrett speaks with David Ray Griffin, the Dean of 9/11 Studies who is back in action! Dr. Griffin, whose presence on the 9/11 truth front-lines has been sorely missed during his recuperation from last summer's health problems, returns to touch bases with the movement he has galvanized — and to explain why we should not accept reports of passenger phone calls as evidence that any airliners were hijacked on 9/11.
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The Mysterious Collapse of WTC 7: Why NIST's Final 9/11 Report is Unscientific and False
At 5:21 in the afternoon of 9/11, almost seven hours after the Twin Towers had come down, Building 7 of the World Trade Center also came down. The collapse of this building was from the beginning considered a mystery.
The same should have been true, to be sure, of the collapse of the Twin Towers. But they had been hit by planes, which had ignited big fires in them, and many people assumed this combination of causes to be sufficient to explain why they came down.
But WTC 7 had not been hit by a plane, so it was apparently the first steel-framed high-rise building in the known universe to have collapsed because of fire alone. New York Times writer James Glanz quoted a structural engineer as saying: "[W]ithin the structural engineering community, [WTC 7] is considered to be much more important to understand [than the Twin Towers]," because engineers had no answer to the question, "why did 7 come down?"2
January 26, 2011
David Ray Griffin's Response to UN Watch's Article: NGO Says Richard Falk Has "Zero Credibility, Urges UN Chief to Fire Him
Yes, Richard Falk's comments are "preposterous" – except for the enormous amount of evidence supporting those comments. It is unfortunate that the Secretary-General chose simply to "condemn" Falk's comments instead of using the UN's resources to investigate the relevant evidence. Surely such an investigation is justified by the fact that the official account of 9/11 has been rejected by more than a dozen professional organizations, including Architects and Engineers for 9/11 Truth (with over 1,400 professional members), Scientists for 9/11 Truth, Firefighters for 9/11 Truth, Lawyers for 9/11 Truth, Medical Professionals for 9/11 Truth, Pilots for 9/11 Truth, Political Leaders for 9/11 Truth, Military Officers for 9/11 Truth, and Intelligence Officers for 9/11 Truth. Given the fact that the official account of 9/11 is now rejected by virtually all professionals who are independent (of the US government) and have studied the evidence, it is this official account that is "preposterous," not Mr. Falk's comments. – David Ray Griffin
October 15, 2010 – Peter B Collins Show
New Griffin Book Challenges Cass Sunstein
At 31:27, researcher Tod Fletcher subs for Dr. David Ray Griffin, who is recovering from surgery and complications due to a staph infection he got in the hospital. Griffin's new book, Cognitive Infiltration systematically shreds the specious arguments advanced by White House advisor Cass Sunstein on the best ways to undermine the 9/11 truth movement without disproving its main contentions. Sunstein, former law professor at Harvard and Chicago, released a document in early 2009 calling for infiltration of the movement as a way of discrediting its many credible challenges to the official story. One of Griffin's strongest arguments is a call for a televised public debate on the issues.
Tod Fletchers's segment:
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Peter B Collins interviews David Ray Griffin (September 29, 2009):
Busting Myths With Building 7
October 6, 2010
An Account of My Recent Illness(es)
I experienced some serious illnesses during June and July that almost resulted in my death. Because many people have kindly expressed interest in my condition, and also because I do not wish to repeat myself dozens of times, I have written up this account.
September 22, 2010
"Cognitive Infiltration: An Obama Appointee's Plan to Undermine the 9/11 Truth Movement" with researcher, Tod Fletcher. We discuss David Ray Griffin's newest book, Cognitive Infiltration, which is a deconstruction and debunking of Obama appointee, Cass Sunstein's, paper, "Conspiracy Theories: Causes and Cures", in which Sunstein proposes a new government COINTELPRO type infiltration of groups which research and promote ideas and explanations that run contrary to US government narratives, most specifically about the events of September 11th.
September 15, 2010
Letter to the 9/11 Truth Community: David Ray Griffin Needs Our Support Right Now
Letter from Tod Fletcher
posted September 15, 2010
Dear 9/11 Truth Community,
As many in the 9/11 truth community know, David Ray Griffin has been in the hospital. He is recovering from major back surgery and serious complications from it. He will recover completely and be able to return to the cause, but his recovery will require a rather long time. At present he needs rest and therapy and he is not able to do the many things that he would be doing were he well.
One of his main concerns right now is that his new book, Cognitive Infiltration: an Obama Appointee's Plan to Undermine the 9/11 Conspiracy Theory, successfully make the impact that it should. As many in our community already know, it is a response to legal scholar (and now Obama appointee) Cass Sunstein's highly deceptive argument for a new Cointelpro-like operation to be directed against the 9/11 truth movement. Griffin utilizes all his own remarkable capabilities to thoroughly deconstruct and expose the fraudulent nature of this prominent legal scholar's call for an illegal operation. Griffin's book was just published, at the beginning of September, and there hasn't yet been time for many to have read it.
Griffin feels the book is especially important and laments that he is not able to promote it as he would normally do. But there is a way that we can step in and fill his shoes — write and post reviews of the book, so that prospective readers can see how important it is. Reviews posted at Amazon.com would be especially effective in making the book successful. Here is the link to the book at Amazon.com
Although Amazon maintains a length limit on reviews of 1,000 words, they don't adhere to the rule strictly. However, it's likely that longer reviews would be better directed at the many other sites that are open to our arguments. Please buy, read and then review Cognitive Infiltration as soon as you can. There cannot be too many reviews!
Thanks for doing everything you do for the truth,
Tod Fletcher
September 1, 2010
New from David Ray Griffin!
Cognitive Infiltration: An Obama Appointee's Plan to Undermine the 9/11 Conspiracy Theory
Product Description
Griffin's meritorious effort to raise public awareness and understanding
Former Chicago and Harvard law professor Cass Sunstein, who in 2009 was appointed by President Barack Obama to direct an important executive branch office, had in 2008 co-authored an article containing a plan for the government to prevent the spread of anti-government "conspiracy theories." Arguing that such theories are believed only by groups suffering from "informational isolation," he advocated the use of anonymous government agents to engage in "cognitive infiltration" of these groups in order to introduce "cognitive diversity," with the aim of breaking them up.
Noting that Sunstein's proposal has evoked condemnations from across the political spectrum–not least because it, being similar to the FBI's COINTELPRO of the 1960s, would be illegal–David Ray Griffin focuses on the fact that Sunstein's primary target is the conspiracy theory advocated by the 9/11 Truth Movement. Examining Sunstein's charge that this theory is both "harmful" and "demonstrably false," Griffin uses both satire and overwhelming evidence to show that this twofold charge applies instead to what Sunstein calls "the true conspiracy theory" about 9/11-namely, the "theory that Al-Qaeda was responsible for 9/11."
In the United States today, the phrase `conspiracy theory' functions as a sort of giant cudgel, used to scare us out of talking openly about a broad (and ever-growing) range of scandals that the powerful cannot afford to let the people comprehend. In this new book, David Ray Griffin takes devastating aim at that repressive tactic, exposing it for what it really is. All those who cherish democracy, and intellectual freedom, owe it to themselves to read this brave analysis—and owe its author their sincerest thanks.
Mark Crispin Miller, Professor of Culture and Communication, New York University
David Ray Griffin Books at Amazon.com
(2010) Cognitive Infiltration: An Obama Appointee's Plan to Undermine the 9/11 Conspiracy Theory
(2009) The Mysterious Collapse of World Trade Center 7: Why the Final Official Report About 9/11 Is Unscientific and False
(2009) Osama Bin Laden: Dead or Alive?
(2008) The New Pearl Harbor Revisited: 9/11, the Cover-Up, and the Exposé
(Author recommends reading this together with The New Pearl Harbor.)
(2008) 9/11 Contradictions: An Open Letter to Congress and the Press
(2007) Debunking 9/11 Debunking: An Answer to Popular Mechanics and Other Defenders of the Official Conspiracy Theory
(2006) Christian Faith and the Truth Behind 9/11: A Call to Reflection and Action
(2006) 9/11 and American Empire: Intellectuals Speak Out, Vol. 1
(2005) The 9/11 Commission Report: Omissions And Distortions
(2004) The New Pearl Harbor: Disturbing Questions About the Bush Administration and 9/11
April 27, 2010
Professor Griffin explains why he concludes that the US war on Afghanistan is utterly illegal in several major ways, as well as fraudulent. He reviews the amazing contrasts between the continuing official story versus diametrically opposite findings of the FBI and other official bodies. We discuss the opprobrium universally faced by those of us who dare to question the official story.
July 6, 2010
Left-Leaning Despisers of the 9/11 Truth Movement: Do You Really Believe in Miracles?
An Open Letter to Terry Allen, Noam Chomsky, Alexander Cockburn, David Corn, Chris Hayes, George Monbiot, Matthew Rothschild, and Matt Taibbi.
According to several left-leaning critics of the 9/11 Truth Movement, some of its central claims, especially about the destruction of the World Trade Center, show its members to be scientifically challenged. In the opinion of some of these critics, moreover, claims made by members of this movement are sometimes unscientific in the strongest possible sense, implying an acceptance of magic and miracles.
After documenting this charge in Part I of this essay, I show in Part II that the exact opposite is the case: that the official account of the destruction of the World Trade Center implies miracles (I give nine examples), and that the 9/11 Truth Movement, in developing an alternative hypothesis, has done so in line with the assumption that the laws of nature did not take a holiday on 9/11. In Part III, I ask these left-leaning critics some questions evoked by the fact that it is they, not members of the 9/11 Truth Movement, who have endorsed a conspiracy theory replete with miracle stories as well as other absurdities.
June 18, 2010
William A. ('Bill') Christison (1928-2010)
William A. ("Bill") Christison, a former senior analyst for the Central Intelligence Agency who became a supporter of the 9/11 Truth Movement, died June 13, 2010, due to a rapidly advancing neurological disease, which he had contracted three months earlier. He leaves behind his wife, Kathleen McGrath Christison (who had also been a CIA analyst), two daughters (Lynda Carlson and Judith Wooten), and a son (Eric). He had been preceded in death by two other sons (Robert and Thomas). The memorial service was held in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Friday, June 18.
June 8, 2010
David Ray Griffin talks about his evolution from believing the official 9/11 narrative to becoming one of the key contributing members of the so-called 9/11 truth movement with Chris Bayard Condon on "Counter Intelligence Digest", a new pivotal radio interview and commentary show on KPFK Radio.
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Counter Intelligence Digest
May 27, 2010 – 911Truth.org
Building What? How SCADs Can Be Hidden in Plain Sight
At 5:21 PM on 9/11, Building 7 of the World Trade Center collapsed, even though it had not been hit by a plane – a fact that is important because of the widespread acceptance of the idea, in spite of its scientific absurdity, that the Twin Towers collapsed because of the combined effect of the impact of the airliners plus the ensuing jet-fuel-fed fires. The collapse of World Trade Center 7 (WTC 7) thereby challenges the official account of the destruction of the World Trade Center, according to which it was accomplished by al-Qaeda hijackers, even if one accepts the government's scientifically impossible account of the Twin Towers.
March 9, 2010
David Ray Griffin interviewed on Russia Today
May 4, 2010 – The Star
Listen to 9/11 skeptics' evidence (letter to the editor)
Many thanks for the article detailing the appearance of David Ray Griffin and Richard Gage at three universities in Canada. I, like millions of others, am still waiting for a mainstream paper to fully attend to the details of what these men are saying. Lay out the evidence, please. It does no good to offer comments from detractors that "they are imposters, liars and con-men." Are they? Show us why this is so. We no longer react to serious questions based on emotion.
May, 2 2010 – Truth and Justice Radio
Professor Griffin explains why he concludes that the US war on Afghanistan is utterly illegal in several major ways, as well as fraudulent. He reviews the amazing contrasts between the continuing official story versus diametrically opposite findings of the FBI and other official bodies. We discuss the opprobrium universally faced by those of us who dare to question the official story. Prominent among Professor Griffin's extensive writings are nine books on various aspects of 9/11.
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May 2, 2010 – The Gazette
9/11 skeptics to speak at UQAM
A double-bill presentation scheduled in this city Monday evening by two leading voices of what's known as the 9/11 truth movement has triggered lively debate over freedom of expression – after one researcher at the university where the event is being held labeled skeptics unconvinced by official U.S. government reports as "liars" and "intellectually dishonest."
May 1, 2010 – Toronto Sun
9-11 skeptics to speak at U of T
Three Canadian universities will be used as a venue for a speaking tour by prominent 9-11 skeptics. Americans Richard Gage and David Ray Griffin dispute the conventional wisdom that foreign terrorists linked to al-Qaida brought down the Twin Towers on Sept. 11, 2001. They will give lectures at the University of Toronto, Carleton University and the University of Quebec in Montreal over the coming days.
April 30, 2010 – Global Research
Did Osama bin Laden Confess to the 9/11 Attacks, and Did He Die, in 2001?
In 2009, I published a little book entitled Osama bin Laden: Dead or Alive. Much evidence, I showed, suggested that Osama bin Laden had died on or about December 13, 2001. (Although this book was ignored by the US press, it received major reviews in British newspapers, and it even provided the basis for a BBC special. Pointing out that the only evidence to the contrary consists of "messages from bin Laden" in the form of audiotapes and videotapes that have appeared since 2001, I devoted one chapter to an examination of the most important of these tapes, showing that none are demonstrably authentic and that some are almost certainly fakes.
April 30, 2010
U.S. skeptics to speak of 9-11 cover-up at three Canadian universities
Three Canadian universities will be used as a venue for a speaking tour by prominent 9-11 skeptics who believe controlled explosions — not airplanes — brought down the Twin Towers. Americans Richard Gage and David Ray Griffin dispute the conventional wisdom that foreign terrorists linked to al-Qaida destroyed the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.They are scheduled to give lectures titled "9/11: Explosive Evidence and the War in Afghanistan" at the University of Toronto, Carleton University and the University of Quebec in Montreal (UQAM) over the coming days.
April 21, 2010
Jan Mickleson talks to Dr. David Ray Griffin whom he describes as "the grand pooh bah of truthers".
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WHO News Radio 1040
2010 Tour Information
January 22, 2010
Conference Call with David Ray Griffin and Cheri Roberts
January 12, 2010
Phone Calls from the 9/11 Airliners: Response to Questions Evoked by My Fifth Estate Interview
Download Rowland Morgan's E-Book "Voices: The 9/11 Phone-Call Evidence"
December 19, 2009 – Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
A professor emeritus of Philosophy of Religion and Theology at the Clarement School of Theology in California for 30 years , David Ray Griffin has today, through his books and lectures, become better known as one of the leading voices of the "9/11 Truth Movement." Through his investigation and analysis of the fall of the Twin Towers and mysterious collapse of World Trade Centre 7, the attack on the Pentagon and the final 9/11 Commission Report, Griffin continues to raise provocative questions about the inconsistencies and contradictions of the official version of the events of September 11, 2001.
November 27, 2009
David Ray Griffin reviews John Farmer's "The Ground Truth" at Amazon.com
November 20, 2009
David Ray Griffin appeared on the award winning Canadian Broadcasting Corporation program "The Fifth Estate" (The Unofficial Story)
September 29, 2009
Peter B Collins talks one on one with Prof. David Ray Griffin, focusing on the two most recent of his 35 books: The Mysterious Collapse of World Trade Center 7: Why the Final Official Report About 9/11 is Unscientific and False and Osama bin Laden, Dead of Alive? Building 7 is the gateway to busting the myths of 9/11 embraced by the discredited 9/11 Commission. Dr. Griffin talks about how Van Jones was vilified just for signing a petition calling for a new investigation, and about the effort to pass a NYC referendum enabling a new inquiry. He offers many examples of the NIST reports exagerrations and fabrications, and concludes that WTC was brought down in a controlled demolition. In the bin Laden book, he details all of the reports of bin Laden's death, evaluates the credibility of video and audio releases attributed to bin Laden, and concludes that he is probably dead.
The Peter B Collins Show
September 23, 2009
The Mysterious Collapse of World Trade Center 7, Why the Final Official Report about 9/11 is Unscientific and False, with Dr. David Ray Griffin on his new book of the same name. David Ray Griffin gave this speech on September 10, 2009.
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Guns and Butter with Bonnie Faulkner
September 1, 2009
David Ray Griffin appeared on Deadline Live with Jack Blood on American Freedom Radio and discussed Dr. Griffin's appearance on the National Geographic TV episode "9/11 Science and Conspiracy" and also discussed Dr. Griffin's new book: "The Mysterious Collapse of World Trade Center 7: Why the Final Official Report About 9/11 Is Unscientific and False".
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July 22, 2009
Guns and Butter – Osama bin Laden Dead or Alive? with Dr. David Ray Griffin
"Osama bin Laden Dead or Alive?" with Dr. David Ray Griffin on his new book by the same name. We examine all the evidence, both that indicating bin Laden died, and that suggesting he is still alive; the important bin Laden videos and audio recordings, the significance, if any, in the timing of their release; statements by significant political and intelligence figures; and why the hunt for bin Laden must proceed.
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May 15, 2009
Griffin tells audience in Norway that we could be pretty certain that these (Cheney, Rumsfeld and Myers) were three of the persons involved at the operational level, given the lies told about them as to where they were that morning (9/11/2001).
May 9, 2009
Watch full length Hamburg lecture
May 4, 2009
Please watch David Ray Griffin's lecture at Boston University on April 11, 2009 (9/11, Time For a Second Look) .


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Metz Culinary Management, a provider of dining management services, primarily in the Northeastern United States, says it will work with its pork suppliers to eliminate gestation-sow stalls by 2017.
"Confining pigs in gestation crates is out of step with our belief that all animals, including animals raised for food, deserve a decent life," says Craig Phillips, vice president of purchasing at Metz Culinary Management. "We urge the pork industry to follow our lead and create a timeline to eliminate gestation crates everywhere."
Metz management reports that the goal is to purchase pork products only from suppliers that do not use gestation crates "by 2017 or sooner if products become readily available." There was no specific outline provided regarding how the company plans to "work with its pork suppliers" to eliminate gestation stalls within the designated timeline.
In 2011, Metz was named one of the Top 20 Management Companies in the U.S. by Food Management Magazine one of the Top 5 Firms to Watch. Headquartered in Dallas, Penn., the company promotes the tagline, "Putting people and their palates first."
A "family owned" company started in 1994, Metz provides custom food and environmental services for more than 100 dining management partners, including; hospitals, assisted-living and long-term care facilities, independent schools, colleges, universities and corporate offices.
"We're heartened by Metz's announcement and appreciate the company's leadership in their efforts to create a more humane world," says Josh Balk, the Humane Society of the United States' corporate policy director. "Metz is taking a step in the right direction by eliminating gestation and improving the quality of their pork supply."
This brings the total to 36 food companies that have announced such decisions regarding gestation stalls. Nine U.S. states have laws on the books that ban the use of gestation stalls from their pork supply chains. Massachusetts, New York and New Jersey currently have similar bills pending for consideration.


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Language included in House Bill 12, enacted by the 80th Texas Legislature, requires the commission to regulate party boats on inland lakes and waterways.
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Top Marine Corps leaders are examining the possibility of making weeks-long residential courses for noncommissioned officers mandatory for promotion to the next grade.
NCOs currently have the option of completing their professional military education online. But that could change as Commandant Gen. Jim Amos calls on planners to figure out ways to boost the throughput of corporals and sergeants through resident courses they would be required to complete, in addition to their distance education.
The push for this initiative, leaders assert, comes in part because of the evolution in the Marine Corps mission, and in part because of some troubling themes throughout the ranks, including hazing, bad behavior in the war zone and sexual assault.
The new requirements would also temporarily cycle into PME more Marines from some of the most populous ranks, putting pressure on those remaining behind to meet garrison mission in a Corps that's markedly smaller, while also responsible for measurably more ground abroad. Nevertheless, the new requirements fit in with recent initiatives to professionalize a more disciplined force, as well as operational goals that envision units deploying in the smaller, more agile format.
The Corps' new road map for the next decade, Expeditionary Force 21, emphasizes small-unit operations, which could place more responsibility on young NCOs. Planners expect that in-person PME that stresses critical thinking would better prepare them for the, often moral, challenges they'll face in those settings.
Lance corporals can also expect more face-time with their leaders. The Corps is currently piloting the Lance Corporals Leadership and Ethics Seminar, and officials say it might be rolled out as a service-wide requirement as early as May. That, too, could become a requirement in order to be eligible to promotion to corporal.
The new path for these ranks comes as a result of the commandant's long-standing goal to increase Marines' education, on the enlisted and officer sides. Ethics and leadership face-time for NCOs and lance corporals in a resident or seminar experience ties into several efforts Amos has been pushing over the years.
But nearly doubling the number of Marines who have to leave their units to fulfill promotion requirements could place new challenges on leaders who already fulfill busy mission requirements, including high operational tempo and pre-deployment workups.
Officials say there's value in finding ways to get more Marines into seminar and residential education programs, as there's no substitute for sitting down with Marines and getting them to talk about important issues.
Changing courses
About 3,200 sergeants attend the resident course each year. If the Corps drops to 175,000 Marines, it's estimated that there will be 5,600 new sergeants annually, said Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, president of the Marine Corps University and commanding general of Education Command.
When the commandant tasked Weidley's command with seeing what it would take to move nearly double the number of sergeants through a resident experience, the one-star said they looked at a variety of options, including new brick-and-mortar establishments, weaving the course into Marines' military occupational specialty training or eliminating other courses to make more room for the NCOs.
But budgetary restrictions nixed the possibility of new structures to house the courses, Weidley said. And they didn't want to decrease the number of courses for other ranks or interfere with MOS training, he said.
"The only way to do it was looking at what can you do in a resource-constrained environment with the infrastructure you have now, with the resources you have now," Weidley said. "The only way you can really double our throughput is to cut the course in half."
The normal Sergeants Course runs about seven weeks. Weidley said they'll be going from 33 days of contact time down to 20. That launched the first pilot version of the course here at Quantico, which wrapped up April 1. The second version is set to start May 12.
Weidley and his staff presented their ideas on what to fit into the four-week course during the Sergeants Major Symposium. The thought was to remove pieces from the curriculum they felt Marines could do on their own or with their unit before they arrived at the resident course, he said.
"We've really tried to offload a lot of the knowledge-based stuff that can be done more easily in a distance environment or without the actual contact time and focused the four weeks on what you need to do kneecap-to-kneecap to be effective," he said.
The Corporals Course could see a similar fate.
"The commandant also asked me to look at whether we could put every corporal through a resident experience, which is a command-sponsored three-week course," Weidley said.
Just as they did for sergeants, they're now looking at what it would take to put every corporal through a command-sponsored course. The shorter Sergeants Course is under careful scrutiny though, Weidley said. And it's likely a shorter Corporals Course would be, too.
"Everybody's very concerned that the product that comes out at the end of the seven-week course is pretty darn close to what comes out of the four-week course," Weidley said. "And I think we're going to be there."
Sergeants going through the shorter course will still have 8½ hours per day of classroom time, five days a week. Education Command will apply lessons learned from the first pilot course to the second, and so on, Weidley said.
Filling the gaps
At the same time the Marine Corps is testing the shortened Sergeants Course, a sergeant major is touring installations across the globe to run beta versions of the Lance Corporals Leadership and Ethics Seminar, a five-block course designed as a refresher on core values.
When officials looked at the whole of enlisted education, there was a period between boot camp and possibly all the way up to the rank of sergeant where Marines weren't required to take any resident PME, Weidley said. That meant several years could pass between the extremely regimented boot camp experience and their next resident-type PME, he said.
"There was a gap in there at the lance corporal level, which you can argue is a very influential time in a Marine's upbringing," he said. "[That's] how you ensure they maintain their ethos and they understand their ethical foundations and how those things carry though."
Like the push to make Corporals and Sergeants courses mandatory, the Lance Corporals Leadership and Ethics Seminar would be a follow-on to their distance learning requirements, called Leading Marines.
The Marine Corps saw a good opportunity to reach Marines at that rank to talk about and address some of the issues plaguing the service, Weidley said. The seminar includes blocks not only on ethics and leadership, but communication, problem solving, societal ills and Marine Total Fitness — to include everything from physical to mental health.
In order to develop a curriculum for the course, Sgt. Maj. Laura Brown, the lance corporal leadership seminar project manager, is testing the seminar with units from across the Corps. She's working with aviation, ground and logistics units from California, Japan and Virginia. The idea was to test the pilot seminar with a broad cross section of the Corps and the Marine air-ground task force, Weidley said.
Weidley said the goal is to have 50 to 60 lance corporals taking each seminar led by five or six sergeants with a staff NCO supervising.
"The intent is that it's done in the Socratic Method, so it's not 200 lance corporals in a theater with a gunnery sergeant up on a stage going across these five individual modules by PowerPoint and killing Marines," he said.
Instead, they're role playing and conducting small-unit discussions, where the lecturer's questions lead participating Marines to the sought-after conclusions.
After Brown wraps up the test-run, the plan is to present a seminar to unit leaders that can be tailored to their needs, Weidley said. There will be main blocks they'll have to cover, but how leaders do that, or what they add to it, will be up to them, he said. That means Reserve units can run the seminar during a drill weekend while another unit conducts it once a week over a two-month period.
"What we didn't want to do is mandate you have to do this and you have to do it in five consecutive days, which is hard for units training and getting ready to deploy," he said. "We wanted to make it as easy on them as possible by building flexibility in the program."
Meeting new challenges
Moving more NCOs through resident courses at a faster rate doesn't come without challenges. If a Marine is struggling with a certain concept, for example, Weidley said they are aware that instructors have fewer days with them to help them work through it.
They'll be keeping a close eye on how sergeants completing the course perform on their final examination and oral presentations, he said. They want to make sure those in the four-week pilot courses are measuring up against those in the seven-week version.
Sergeants who've experienced career success after taking the resident course are also hopeful that the strongest subjects that have helped them aren't cut for time. One Okinawa-based sergeant, who asked that his name not be used since he wasn't authorized to speak on the subject, said the focus on developing each individual Marine's leadership style was invaluable and helped propel him forward in his career. If the course is shortened, he said he hopes the sections of the course that helped him get there aren't lost.
"I went to [resident course] from a joint unit where as a sergeant I had been the lowest ranking Marine for almost two years," he said. "When the day finally came where I got my first subordinate, I was a much more prepared leader."
Some of the time spent on combat-related topics though, like planning a patrol, seemed watered-down and better taught somewhere else, he said. But another sergeant who recently attended the resident course disagreed. Sergeants Course might be the only place non-infantry Marines develop those skills, he said, who also asked that his name not be used due to the sensitive nature of his work.
"Because non-grunt Marines are never exposed to combat skills, it is important that they have a course where they can learn it," he said. "Admin skill can quite frankly be taught at the unit through experience; combat skill cannot."
Unit leaders have also expressed concern over the push to move three of the largest ranks through seminars and resident courses. Weidley said their top concern was losing their NCOs for weeks at a time.
It will be a challenge for unit commanders and sergeants major, Weidley said, but PME can remain a priority, even while deployed. Corporals going to Okinawa can still attend a command-sponsored Corporals Course there, he said, and those deploying with Marine expeditionary units can do some of their courses while at sea.
"It really comes down to commanders and sergeants major trying to find the best time to do education and the best time to do training," he said. "And if you tie these efforts to promotion things, it kind of becomes an additional forcing function."
Keeping Marines focused on education that emphasized good leadership can also help alleviate time spent on other problems within their unit, he added.
"Having warriors that can adapt and adjust and have agility of the mind in how they address problems are all in the goals of our education programs," he said.■


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Dear Mr. [xxx]:
This replies to your December 12, 1996 letter requesting that we review your agencys policy to deny a hazardous pay differential to civilian employees while flying in the Test Pilot School (TPS).
The record shows that the [Agency] has denied your claims based on a thorough review of the hazards involved in TPS training. Specifically, in its December 7, 1995 response to your formal grievance, the [Agency] applied the applicable regulations to each type of activity you alleged warranted hazardous duty pay and explained why that activity did not meet the applicable criteria. This type of review generally is committed to the discretion of the employing agency. We are in no position to question the [Agency's] assessment of the hazards involved in its TPS or the adequacy of the safety precautions taken to minimize the risk of harm.
Because the agency involved has reviewed your claims, and there is no obvious basis to question its findings, your claim is denied.
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The High School Diplomats Program is a cultural enrichment experience that brings together high school students from Japan and the United States.
With HSD in America, American and Japanese students travel to Princeton University for ten days of fun and cultural exchange.
With USHSD to Japan, American students can apply to travel on full scholarship to Japan for a month during the summer.
HSD is a ten-day program hosted at Princeton University allowing American students to live and interact with Japanese students.
40 students from both countries meet and learn about each other's country, culture, and life.
Learn more about HSD in America.
USHSD is an extension of the American High School Diplomats experience.
The program gives 20 former HSD participants the unique opportunity to travel to Japan and gain a better understanding of Japanese culture firsthand.
Learn more about USHSD to Japan.


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TRENTON, Ohio (AP) -- Police in southwest Ohio say a man carrying a 4-year old child across railroad tracks has died after being hit by a train and the toddler has been taken to a hospital in serious condition.
The Hamilton JournalNews reports (http://bit.ly/yZ6boV) that Trenton police chief Tim Traud says the man was carrying the child in a stroller at about 5:10 p.m. Wednesday when he was hit.
Traud says the man was in his mid-30s. The child was taken by helicopter to Miami Valley Hospital. Names were not reported.
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Now this looks like a cool documentary and it will be interesting to see the reaction to this film? It definitely has an interesting cast of characters that were interviewed for the film or were actual participants. Specifically, the folks from SCS and the good work they did to train and stand up the PMPF. Here is a quote from below.
Cast: Roger Carstens, Erik Prince, Lafras Luitingh, Rudolph van Heerden, Michael Shanklin, Matthew Bryden
What will really be cool is if they were actually able to capture some of the hostage rescue missions that the PMPF performed, with the help of Roelf van Heerden and his men. –Matt
The Project
The scourge of Somali piracy has been devastating the Middle East and North African shipping industries for nearly a decade. As a country with no functioning central government for over twenty years and no military training permitted under UN sanctions, Somalia has been largely powerless to curb the increasingly bold and violent actions of the pirates. Enter the Puntland Maritime Police Force, a secret paramilitary group of mercenary pirate hunters. Initially so undertrained and malnourished that members broke their own legs during marching exercises, the PMPF grows its numbers and hones its tactics under the watchful eye of former U.S. Army Special Forces operative Roger Carstens. It ultimately faces mutiny, death and political infighting in a dangerous quest to pull off the impossible: waging an epic battle on the high seas to rescue dozens of innocent hostages.
Featuring interviews with controversial Blackwater founder Erik Prince and the UN's arms embargo monitor Matt Bryden, along with shocking firsthand footage from filmmakers embedded within the PMPF, The Project is a gripping, real-life war thriller exposing an unknown, anything-goes battle for control of the seas in one of the most dangerous places on earth.
—Cara Cusumano
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2013 | 90 minutes | Documentary Feature
Directed by: Shawn Efran and Adam Ciralsky
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Lions to Tee it Up in Lakeland on May 1-3
SAINT LEO, Fla. – For the second consecutive season the Saint Leo women's golf team will be heading to the 'Big Dance' as the Lions were selected to the NCAA Tournament as one of just 36 representatives in Division II to get an invite. The Lions will head to a familiar course to participate as Florida Southern College will serve as the host and the tournament will be held at The Club at Eaglebrooke in Lakeland, Fla. on May 1-3.
Set up in the super regional format, the Lions will compete with eight other teams from the NCAA's South and Southeast Region including top-seed and defending National Champion Nova Southeastern University. NSU and Saint Leo are two of an impressive four-team field representing the Sunshine State Conference in the coming tournament.
Individually, the Lions are led by senior Jordan Hatch whose 23 rounds this season see her holding a 77.21 stroke average as she has claimed a tournament win at the Inaugural Pinehurst Challenge in March. The win came alongside an impressive showing by the entire team in the tournament played at the iconic Pinehurst National Golf Club in North Carolina. In only two years in the Green and Gold, the South Beloit, Ill. native finished her 2010-11 regular season with three top-5 finishes and five top-10 results.
At the other end of the spectrum is freshman Heather Petronis, who has also put her mark on the record books. Shooting a 3-under-69 in the NIU Invitational she set the program mark for lowest round by a single player, a feat which helped cap and impressive rookie season where she posted two tournament wins, one in the Flagler Fall Slam and the other in the NIU Snowbird Invite. The conference's Freshman of the Year hopeful looks to carry her 23 round, 79.78 stroke average into the super regional.
Sandwiched in between Hatch and Petronis are Suzanne Ervin, Goeun Lee and Tricia Maloney, all who have played serious roles in the Lions' success this season, and in their second-bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Each of the four super regionals will consist of both team and individual competition conducted concurrently with nine teams and four individuals from non-qualifying teams at each site. All participants will compete throughout the 54 holes of competition. The top three teams along with the top three individuals not with a team from each super regional will advance to the championships.
The 2011 NCAA Division II Women's Golf Championships will be held May 11-14, at The Meadows in Allendale, Michigan.
The championships will consist of both team and individual competition conducted concurrently. All participants will compete throughout the entire 72 holes of competition. In the team competition, the low four scores for each team will count in each day's total score. The number of participants that qualify for the finals is 72.
South Region Teams:
1. Nova Southeastern
2. Florida Southern
3. Belmont Abbey
4. Rollins
5. UNC Pembroke
6. Saint Leo
7. Newberry
8. Carson-Newman
9. Flagler
South Region Individuals:
1. Jessica Hook, Florida Tech
2. Ellen Chambers, Lynn
3. Kimesha Anthony, Columbus State
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If there's one thing I've never understood the need for in high school football, it's rankings.
To be a champion, you have to know you can win. It takes bravado to make the big play when the game is on the line, as well as overcoming the odds when the chips are down.
BUFORD - Jess Simpson prefers to win games. He's not shy about it, he doesn't apologize for it. Just ask him.
Here's a little tip for all the Facebooking football players out there: It's never a good idea to send trash talk to an upcoming opponent, especially when that opponent is the three-time defending champions.
It was a little more difficult to decipher what the most compelling local story to the high school football season was this year over most.
Four local football teams will play tonight in the second round of the state playoffs. Chances are, at least one will lose. There's no shame in that.
It's always fun to watch the reaction of a team experiencing success in the playoffs that isn't used to playing once the regular season is complete. This year, that team is White County.
It's been a good run for football in Northeast Georgia.
The regular season is over and only two Hall County teams move into the playoffs. Gainesville is the Region champ in 8-AAA and Flowery Branch as a No. 2 seed in 8-AAAA.
It was pretty obvious that Friday's Region 8-AAA title victory for Gainesville was especially sweet. Not many people were going to bet money when the season started that the Red Elephants would be the ones hoisting the region title trophy like they did.
Gainesville had to overcome the loss of about 99 percent of its offense and 3/4 of its defense.
Before the football season even started, Flowery Branch was written off and given the "rebuilding year" label, despite reaching the Class AAA state semifinals last year and the finals in 2008. Not only did the Falcons lose all their top playmakers from 2009 to either graduation or transfer, they were moving up a classification and into Region 8-AAAA, headed by Apalachee, Clarke Central and Rockdale County.
At the end of the game, it is going to come down to each teams' playmakers. Very few teams have better playmakers than Clarke Central this year.
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Guide to Building Support for Your Tribal Library
A toolkit for getting the support you need from people who are in a position to help you and the library.
Getting Started with an Official Campaign: Steps to Success
Making your case for support is all about getting organized and focused.The best way to do that is to keep it simple.
Identify what you want. Is it a new building? More computers? Funding for cultural programs? The more specific you can be, the better.
Gather statistics. It's easier to make your case when you can prove that you need support. Librarians must be able to make the case that materials and space can be shared without detriment. Statistics regarding visitors and circulation, computer use, etc. are crucial to demonstrating the need for library services.
Build your team. You will need a core group of supporters to help strategize. Try to find people who both believe in the library and are well connected in the community. Start with your library's biggest fans—your users. Your team could consist of other tribal libraries that are working to achieve a similar goal.
Make an action plan. The plan is your roadmap to success. It should identify key strategies and tasks (outreach, publicity, fundraising, volunteers, etc.), deadlines, and budget.
Identify strategies. How will you deliver the message to the people you want to reach? Who will deliver it? Your action plan should identify specific strategies, a timetable and who is responsible.
Have a memorable message. You will need a simple, powerful message, one that is easy to say and remember—about 10 words. Use it consistently in publicity materials and presentations. The more you use it, the more likely people are to "get it" and act. Examples: "Our heritage can be revitalized and preserved at the tribal library"; "The tribal library brings us together"
Target your audiences. Identify those whose support is most critical and make them your highest priority. Tribal leaders, parents, educators, and elders are typical target audiences for tribal libraries. Don't forget to include your internal audiences: staff, board members, and volunteers.
Encourage everyday advocacy. Make an ongoing effort to keep your community informed of how the library contributes and what it needs to provide the best possible service. It is much easier to win support when key officials and community members understand its importance and are enthusiastic. Take advantage of everyday opportunities to talk about the library.
Collaborate. Getting other tribal departments/offices and other libraries to lend their support will strengthen your library's case. Successful partnerships with other tribal departments can not only enhance library programs, but can also boost the library's image within the tribe. The support for the library can swell when employees in other departments realize the positive impact libraries can have throughout the tribe. Libraries with similar goals, such as other tribal libraries, can band together to make a stronger case on larger advocacy issues such as at the state and national levels.
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Topic: Frustrated- need advice
I am new to this site and think it is wonderful! - BTW.
My mothr-n-law was just disgnosed w/ stage 4, inoperable CC last week (multiple tumors in the liver). She is on a fentanyl patch and taking percocet because the pain is so bad in her abd. She has not been able to tolerate solid food for a couple of weeks now. Liver enzymes still normal;no jaundice.
I am frustrated because the oncologist we went to for her diagnosis informed the family- " Don't worry, I am not about to drop the ball, tell you to go on that last family trip, etc. We are going to FIX this." Seriously??? He acted like she had a broken arm! Have any of you experienced a doctor like this?
I am a registered nurse and from my own reserach and speaking with more than a handful of physicians including Anesthesiologists, pathologists, and general practitioners, I know that this cancer at this stage is incurable.
She begins IV chemotherapy tomorrow (5-FU and oxyplatin? ) Oh and BTW- the doctor made Chemotherapy sound like a walk in the park too- " only 5 % hairloss, maybe a little nausea- which we can give you medication for, and in general patients do very well with it ". The patients and family friends I know who have undergone chemo say it SUCKS!
How much longer will her life expectancy be doing chemo? How will the quality of her life be? Is it worth it? My biggest concern for her is upholding her quality of life.
I would so appreciate any comments, personal experiences, information and advice. So sorry for the rambling, but venting to all of you made me feel better
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Shark awareness campaign
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Aquaria KLCC is joining with TRACC, Shark Savers Malaysia and others to launch a save the sharks campaign. Exhibits, displays, information & a school programme will all be used to raise awareness of the shark crisis. The campaign ultimately aims to change the law in Malaysia to add sharks to the protected species list.
TRACC, JCI, Shark Crisis and others have been very successful with a campaign to protect sharks in Sabah (diving destination state on island of Borneo). The state government has agreed to add sharks to the protected species list in early 2012. Keep up to date with our Facebook campaign.
This campaign spearheaded by Aquaria KLCC and advised by Prof Steve Oakley from TRACC will be the spearhead of an awareness campaign for shark conservation in West Malaysia.
Campaign objectives are here -
How you can help
If you are a diver you can help by :-
- Awareness volunteering at Aquaria KLCC or The Green Connection and talking to people about the shark crisis.
- Dive volunteers wanted to help protect sharks and replant coral on an island near Sipadan, Sabah. (discount offered see below).
- Sending shark sighting data to the Global shark survey, Where did you see sharks, how many dives did you not see sharks, where were you, when? All the data is in your logbook.
Proactive conservation
To further raise awareness TRACC volunteer programme is offering a 10% discount for 1 diver or 15% for 2 divers who visit the Aquaria KLCC exhibit and volunteer to help save coral reefs and sharks. TRACC is a non profit organisation and 100% of the funds raised go towards conservation.


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Quote:there are techniques that exist in both, and sometimes the overlap may seem quite large, but the intention is different. in judo, they are used to score points. in jujutsu, they are used to hurt. that is why strikes are VERBOTEN in judo, because they are too dangerous for sport.
Quote:not taking away from judo at all! its great, and builds great exponents. but it is still a combat sport in which you score points. jujutsu is a martial art.
Quote:Aren't strikes verboten in jiu-jitsu training as well?
Quote:Quote:Aren't strikes verboten in jiu-jitsu training as well?Eh no. Strikes are done in a controlled manner to avoid injury. Hard enough to have a small effect, but soft enough to avoid lasting damage.
Quote:And any judo i have trained in or seen, it has all been geared towards competition. i was told i couldn't do things i could do in jujutsu because it was "unsafe" and a real gem: "unsportsmanlike".
Quote:So in my experience, judo is primarily nowadays geared towards sport. which is a shame, because it was once so much more than this. I agree that if it taught with the intention of teaching self defense, then it is useful. all i meant was that a lot of schools teach it as a sport.
Quote:Quote:Quote:Aren't strikes verboten in jiu-jitsu training as well?Eh no. Strikes are done in a controlled manner to avoid injury. Hard enough to have a small effect, but soft enough to avoid lasting damage. Seen that done in Judo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu as well. Dont see how Japanese jiu-jitsu is any different. Its called vale tudo.Besides, its still all pretend isnt it?
Quote:Whats so wrong with judo being sport? Everybody loves sports.Still i dont know whats better for a begginer like me?
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35James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him and said to him, Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you. 36And he said to them, What is it you want me to do for you? 37And they said to him, Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory. 38But Jesus said to them, You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? 39They replied, We are able. Then Jesus said to them, The cup that I drink you will drink; and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized; 40but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared.
41When the ten heard this, they began to be angry with James and John. 42So Jesus called them and said to them, You know that among the Gentiles those whom they recognize as their rulers lord it over them, and their great ones are tyrants over them. 43But it is not so among you; but whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant, 44and whoever wishes to be first among you must be slave of all. 45For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.
The New Revised Standard Version, copyright 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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It's always happening in Liverpool!
Exhibitions, shows, concerts, sporting events, festivals, club nights, happenings of every nature from small and intimate to grand and spectacular.
Use the event search to find out what's happening when, or go to our handy events guide. Festivals are a Liverpool speciality, so check out Liverpool Festival City for a round-up of some of the city's most exciting and diverse events.
There's so much going on, we often feel we could do with more days in the year.
Day Tripper
Why not visit Liverpool for a fabulous day trip? There's so much to see and do for the whole family and many of the attractions are free. Take a look at our short film to find out more.


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Leadership Program
Real people. Real decisions. Real outcomes.
The Gettysburg Foundation is a non-profit educational organization working to enhance the preservation and understanding of the heritage and lasting significance of the national parks of Gettysburg. It is with this mission in mind, that the Gettysburg Foundation offers a suite of In The Footsteps of Leaders programs.
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The Gettysburg Foundation's tailored In The Footsteps of Leaders programs relate timeless, inspiring leadership lessons to the challenges organizations face today, whether in a small or large business, government organization, non-profit, or educational institution. Participants experience a full day on the Gettysburg battlefield, learn from Gettysburg's most famous leaders, and are inspired by the courageous actions and decisions of soldiers at every level.
With over 100 clients served since 2007, the Gettysburg Foundation's In The Footsteps of Leaders Leadership Program has become a premier source for clients worldwide who recognize the significance and value of Gettysburg as a definitive tool for professional development. Rather than focusing solely on the military strategy of the battle, the Leadership Program emphasizes an essential precept of decision-making: the people, their decisions, and the successful or unsuccessful outcomes based on those decisions.
The newly developed In The Footsteps of Leaders Executive Program is specifically designed for executive teams from Fortune 500 companies and similar organizations to build and develop senior leadership skills and increase effectiveness by exploring the battle through the eyes of key Gettysburg commanders. The fast-paced, ever-evolving complexities and opportunities that executive teams face – the need to inspire, engage and execute best plans, and adeptly lead their organizations – are as applicable in the 21st century as they were in 1863 at Gettysburg in the heat of battle. While gaining a deeper understanding of the decisions made during the Battle of Gettysburg, Executive Program participants spend considerable time focusing on the challenges and opportunities facing their own organizations through a structured and comprehensive curriculum guide accompanied by intensive facilitation.
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Do you need more room in your home? A garage addition may be an economical way to go.
Do you think that a garage is a boring box to store your car? A well planned Garage addition can:
· Protect your cars from Storm damage and theft
· Create a tremendous amount of clean, dry storage space on the walls and in the
· Include a Workshop space for projects/hobbies
· Become a Playroom. A garage may be used as a temporary place for a Ping Pong table, Home gym or Bar/entertainment center
· Home Office
· New Living Space. With some pre planning you can build a garage addition today
that can easily be converted to a new Family room or Guest Suite in the future.
Once your new garage addition becomes your place for storage and other activities your home will have more space to re purpose for your lifestyle!
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