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I think blazing makes surfing waist high waves amazingly fun. me and my friends can go out on days where it may not be worthwhile and have a great time stoned. like today maybe. If the surfs actually good then its not necessary. and thats not saying i cant have fun on knee to waist high waves without pot. but it just makes it that much better.
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I love to smoke before getting waves. Everything feels so much better and more fun. Anyone check out the hightimes mag with the Pro surfers blazing up before paddeling out?
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Not judging anyone....do what u like...I do ......but this kind of thread shouldn't be on here.
Especially from a 14 year old.
Jun 6, 2008, 04:34 PM #14
^^ i agree this thread should be removed
yes not cool at all........I want to call B.S. on the 14 year old. In maryland you can not get a work permit until what age, so that most likely means you have been getting money from your parents, at least some times and spending it on dope, right? they know about that, is that ok with them? Go get a job and spend your own money on it like a real man/pot head does.
but really, I thought those same types of things when I was younger and much more stupid then I am now........
say what you want...........it all most always starts with pot and then it leads to other more destructive drugs. yes , I laughed at that "gateway" drug talk as well when I was young, but it does prove to be true, almost always.
You are just throwing away the most valuable thing you have as a human, that being time, which when you turn around and start to grow up, you realize that humans/we have a Very limited amount of time on this planet......do not waste it doing drugs for a third of your life.
remember, average life span is between 72 and 74 years.
And if you still will not listen, just go out and buy a BALL of Coke/crack and call me in the morning, to tell me how good you feel then.
Excess is NOT Good,.........yes Natural drugs are here for a reason, but the problems are with the dumb humans that use them in the wrong way and for the wrong reason,... in the end it is the human exsistence that is out of place with our natural world that causes all the problems, no matter what it may be. Abusing drugs is never good, and for the young it is as bad as it gets/worse. I wish I could make you understand that I have seen the damage in all its forms, from the abuse of drugs. But like most dumb humans, you are going to have to find out the hard way, enjoy it while you can, because the shine does wear off very quickly. Do not forget, I really am not judging you,........I just hope that you may be able to stop and think for a minute, from some of us that have seen and been down the wrong path in our lives and have lived to talk about it. It really is a very bad chioce to make.
Jun 6, 2008, 06:10 PM #16
Never surfed high and never will, couldnt focus for sure.
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yes, i figured it would it was going to get out of hand quick.........time to delete thread? Not one to shut down free speech, but that crap is not for this site at all. Much better *****ing at one another and about the kooks and no waves during the summer with crowds to boot........no need to turn a surf site into racial crap.
i am not white trash nor a ^&%@#$, as you said about some,. but I may take affence and shove a blunt down deep into that virgin lung of yours,..dude
Sorry about that, I shold not have repeated what he said
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mellow down man.
I did not know this will offend you so bad.
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i dont see anything wrong with this thread. if there is a stereo type of surfers, it is that we are all pot-head beach bums.
this of course isn't true.
but, with regards to blazing it up - there are many opinions on the subject, I do think its a personally fine topic to debate about!
my personal opinion is that it doesn't work for me. I've been there / done that, and I find that it is an escape route from dealing with life. Escape routes are necessary in life, but I think smoking pot can be very harmful for individuals that abuse it, which many users seem to do. But, then again, so is alcohol, which is legal. On the other hand, others seem to deal with it fine.
Surfing, is my drug of choice. And, I'll admit it, I'm addicted. At times, it can be a good and bad addiction, but
overall it is a great and healthy escape for me.
on the other hand, racial slander is not tollerated on this forum!
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Convicted Pa. abortion doctor gets life in prison
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Philadelphia abortion doctor convicted of killing three babies born alive at his rogue clinic dodged a possible death sentence Tuesday in a hasty post-verdict deal with prosecutors.
Dr. Kermit Gosnell, 72, waived his right to appeal in exchange for a sentence of life without parole. Gosnell was convicted Monday of first-degree murder in a case that became a flashpoint in the nation's abortion debate.
Former clinic employees testified that Gosnell routinely performed illegal abortions past Pennsylvania's 24-week limit, that he delivered babies who were still moving, whimpering or breathing, and that he and his assistants dispatched the newborns by "snipping" their spines, as he referred to it.
Prosecutors had been seeking the death penalty because Gosnell killed more than one person and his victims were especially vulnerable given their age. But Gosnell's own advanced age had made it unlikely he would ever be executed before his appeals ran out.
Gosnell's lawyer, Jack McMahon, said his client accepts the verdict and isn't sorry he went to trial. He said Gosnell gave up a somewhat better deal early on but wanted to air the issues in court and is satisfied that he did so.
"He wanted this case aired out in a courtroom and it got aired out in a courtroom in a fair way. And now he's accepting what will happen. He's an intelligent guy," said McMahon, who said Gosnell would now plead to federal drug charges that are still pending.
The sentencing deal, reached after hours of terse negotiations, spares Gosnell's family the task of pleading for his life in court, McMahon said. Gosnell has six children, the youngest of them a teenager born to his third wife, who has also pleaded guilty in the case.
"He's a proud man. To bring his young family into court was something he did not want to do," McMahon said.
Gosnell was instead sentenced Tuesday to two life sentences for two of the infant deaths. He faces a mandatory third life term Wednesday in the third death, when he will also be formally sentenced in the overdose death of a patient and hundreds of lesser charges.
A 2011 grand jury investigation into Gosnell's alleged prescription drug trafficking led to the gruesome findings about his abortion clinic. An FBI raid had turned up 47 aborted fetuses stored in clinic freezers, jars of tiny severed feet, bloodstained furniture and dirty medical instruments, along with cats roaming the premises.
Prosecution experts said one teen was nearly 30 weeks pregnant when Gosnell aborted her fetus, and then allegedly joked the baby was so big it could "walk to the bus." A second baby was said to be alive for about 20 minutes before a clinic worker snipped the neck. A third was born in a toilet and was moving before another clinic employee severed the spinal cord, according to testimony.
A fourth baby let out a whimper before Gosnell cut the neck, prosecutors alleged. Gosnell was acquitted in that baby's death, the only one of the four in which no one testified to seeing the baby killed.
McMahon has argued that none of the fetuses was born alive and that any movements were posthumous twitching or spasms.
The defense also contended that the 2009 death of 41-year-old Karnamaya Mongar of Woodbridge, Va., a Bhutanese immigrant who had been given repeated doses of Demerol and other powerful drugs to sedate her and induce labor, was caused by unforeseen complications and did not amount to murder, as prosecutors charged.
"I wanted to be an effective, positive force in the minority community," Gosnell told The Philadelphia Daily News in a 2010 interview, when he predicted he would be "vindicated."
He declined to offer any remarks in court Tuesday to Common Pleas Judge Jeffrey Minehart but thanked McMahon and said he was "very satisfied" with his legal representation.
Prosecutors continued to refrain from commenting on the case, citing a gag order that is expected to be lifted Wednesday when the sentencing concludes.
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Gosnell was also convicted of infanticide, racketeering and more than 200 counts of violating Pennsylvania's abortion laws by performing third-term abortions or failing to counsel women 24 hours in advance.
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message detail Anyone have a good idea for a dual-wielding duelist/assassin build? I want to able to do reasonable damage and be skilled enough in coercion to get my way most of the time. Anyone have any ideal stat placements and ability choices for a build like that?
towards the end of the topic i really break things down in detail.... who knows, i might wind up doing a character build faq at this rate, lol.
duelist/assassin is better off as a str rogue. if you have high cunning you might as well go bard instead for the synergies betwen the assassin crit rate, the cunning based song of courage, and lethality/dual wield expertise/etc.
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Noblesse_Oblige 7 years ago#3
^You should do it. You owned the Fallout 3 board. Might as well take this one too.
str rogues have it a little bit easier, potentially:
race: definitely dwarf
dirty fighting tree: 3
below the belt:4
deft hands: 4
duelist: 4
dual wield 1st tree: 2
dual wield last tree:3
and then either assasin 1 and stealth 4 or ranger 4, your option (partly based on whether you use leliana or not, and how many group buffs you use. a pet loaded up with haste and song of courage is fantastic. on its own.... the mark is probably better)
for a grand total of 24-25 points. no one ever said being a rogue was easy(well....i didnt, anyways, lol). the plus side is that a well built warrior shouldnt really need those skillbooks anyways, so theres no reason not to give them all to your main if youre a rogue.
combat tactics are relatively similar, but you stealth isnt as vital, since you arent so frail.
veshaille & rose for weapons, warden commander armor, red jenny seekers, helm of honnleath, all the same accessories as the cunning rogue yadda yadda yadda. you have mroe freedom in boot choice, but there really arent any great options.... you can stick with bards shoes, or you can go with the warden commander boots for +50 stamina. juggernaut boots might not be bad if used with ring of the ages for more elemental durability. too bad the warden set is busted, or it may be tempting to use the full set instead of the red jenny seekers.
16-22 cunning (5 cunning can be got through plot, do mages circle quest asap) depending on whether you want stealth or not
thoughts on skills for both types of rogues:
you definitely want max coercion, especially for cunning rogue. even though combat training 4 isnt necessary, imo its a good choice- extra armor and extra attack rating.
more than 1 point in poisons isnt necessary- make zevran your poison maker, leave him in camp and occasionally take him into town to restock your poisons between quests. rogues start with 1 in poison for free, so basically never touch poison.
max trapmaking can be important even if you dont use traps much-it helps you notice them and disarm them, saving you a lot of hassle(they can be disarmed while in stealth too after you get your stealth skill up! ;D) then again, if you use stealth often you dont need to notice traps from massive distances, so if you dont like traps but still use stealth a lot (even though traps are perfect for stealth :p) you might only want to go 2 levels.
*if* you can manage all this and still have points to spare you may want to look into maxing survival for the physical and nature resistance boosts. a str rogue might even want to leave combat training at 3 to make maxing this a bit easier.
kudos to anyone who manages to read all this, hope its helpful! :)
actually for cunning rogue id just go assassin 2. got lacerate & exploits order mixed up. lacerate is pretty.... meh. so cunning rogue actually has it as easy or easier than str rogues as far as total build reqs go.
i havent done any hard evaluation on which one of these builds is better in a full game real play, as i said my current, flawed builds have both had issues- my str rogue with lockpicking due to neglecting it for too long, and my cunning due to neglecting strength early game.....and just sucking mid game (though i went duelist with him, another boo boo). i will say that my str dwarf rogue kicks absolute ass in combat; no problems there. my cunning rogue was also an elf, which doesnt help much. i heard city elves get a good dagger very late game that you may or may not want to sub for the dead thaig..... but +2 will and + 2 mag just dont do much for your character, unless you have ranger for the pet too.
like glenn said, get used to playing your main almost exlcusively, and set up the rest of your party with good ai routines- tactics 3 is a great investment for your other 3, imo
So this, then?
^You should do it. You owned the Fallout 3 board. Might as well take this one too.
lmao... well, there were a lot of cool people on the fo3 boards, some of which have migrated over here. *but* i really like mes character building a lot more than fo3s..... theres a lot more room for debate & discussion about different builds amongst particular classes. fo3 was just sorta like "heres the ultimate character! feel free to do something else if you like, but it wont be as good in the end" i hate it when games do that. :l granted, you can do that with glitching here, but at least you have to glitch to do it.
So this, then?
yeap. assassin is only good for the first rank. backstabs + good backstab gear+pinpoint strike + momentum + mark= lulz.
on one hand it seems sorta a shame to take a spec and not go that deep in it, but as you can tell, the builds are really stretched in any case.
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neomage23x 7 years ago#6
in that case....would you recommend taking Duelist first at level 7, then Assassin at level14?
My rogue just reached level 7 and has the option of taking Duelist now........
since I have yet to unlock Assassin, should I take Duelist now and wait till level 14 before taking Assassin?
Would it be a bad idea to ignore assassin completely, then, in favor of a pure duelist?
Would it be a bad idea to ignore assassin completely, then, in favor of a pure duelist?
like i say if you skip assassin then get ranger for the pets..... this means passing up stealth too.....but the pets are awesome, especially if you use lots of group-wide buffs. so its your call. stealth + assassin mark or ranger master. :l
if you take assassin first just focus on getting other abilities, and hoard all the physical talent books you find so as soon as 14 hits you can learn duelist all the way up to keen defense.
imo the mark is a little more useful than the early duelist abilities..... but then again duelists passives are great too. cant really go wrong either way.
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neomage23x 7 years ago#9
thanks hauntbot!
course....that's assuming you have both Assassin and Duelist unlocked and available by level 7.....right?
since I only have Duelist unlocked......I'm thinking I should just take that now at level 7, since it's going to be some time before I'm able to unlock Assassin ( hopefully by level 14 ).
or......should I just hold off on both specs, until I unlock Assassin, and focus on my core Rogue and DW talents?
IOW....would it be better to take either spec as soon as possible ( level 7 )? Or, hold off on the specs and build my cored Rogue and DW talents first?
duelist is great too, it wont hurt to take it first if you dont have assassin yet. you get assassin as soon as you finish one main quest branch, so if youre close you might want to wait, but either way it wont really hurt.
just dont fall behind on lockpicking, other than that imo dual wield expertise should be a priority, and the dirty fighting line should be fairly low priority unless you use mind blast a lot already with morrigan.
some people might say momentum should be a priority.... but if you get too much offense too fast, youll draw too much attention in fights, so while i wouldnt say you should deliberately put it off, i wouldnt say you need to make a beeline for it *ASAP* or anything either. make sure you at least can wear good armor before you do! ;D the dwarven noble gets some pretty good armor right off the bat, other than that you might be better off getting to where you can wear blood dragon plate or getting the warden commander armor first.
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"[With] the currently popularity of country music, and the massive promotional boost ABC's hour-long drama Nashville has given to the city, there's parts of [Nashville] that feel like they are about to burst apart at the seams, and many such neighborhoods are the places that young, aspiring artists set up shop to incorporate themselves in the creative channels running through the city," according to Trigger, as written for the Save Country Music site.
Nashville has not been immune to some of the same processes of housing affordability and displacement striking cities such as San Francisco and New York:
"If you look at many of American popular music's big movements and eras, they started in areas where low rents fostered the creative process…The draw of traditionally-poor East Nashville as a haven for musicians looking to make it in music and collaborate with like-minded artists has been one of the ingredients not just to Nashville's current output, but to its allure."
"But all that is in jeopardy now as development bulldozes much of the city's affordable housing inventory, and rents and real-estate prices continue to spike…Nashville's creative working poor are getting priced out of the city, and this could spell an ebbing of Nashville's creative influx."
The article also cites an editorial by Jeannie Naujeck for the Nashville Ledger about the rising cost of housing in neighborhoods that have traditionally been home to Nashville's aspiring music industry creatives.


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Today FIFA banned him for two months with a $24,000 fine. All smoke, no fire. He will miss a total of one match. Seriously, he has always been a loose cannon so this is nothing very new.
I think the fascination with Maradona is that at heart he is still a performer. Part of this vicarious process is his oracle like pronouncements which come like clockwork of who will be the next Maradona. There seems to be no end. Just like his limitless call ups now exceeding 70 players. He seems to find it difficult to remove himself enough to be objective in his understanding of the game.
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The 16-year-old was followed by a man believed to be in his late 20s, when she was walking from Oak Street onto Vincent Street at around 1-40am. She had been on a night out with friends.
The man, described as being white, of slim build and with facial stubble, is said to have briefly spoken to the girl, before sexually touching her over her clothing. The girl fought back, striking her attacker, before running home and alerting the police.
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Full Circle is hosting its second Bridal Fash Bash this year on Feb. 4 at the War Memorial, said Special Education teacher and Full Circle on-site teacher Ann Marie Bokatzian.
The Bridal Fash Bash is a fundraiser that Full Circle has so they can afford to hire job coaches and special needs students, Bokatzian said.
"Fifty students will be participating as models in a fashion show along with 15-20 other students who will be selling tickets and helping the models get in and out of the clothes," said Bokatzian.
At the Bridal Fash Bash, students will be modeling bridal wear along with tuxedos and will be participating in a runway walk, Bokatzian said.
"Full Circle is all about our developmentally disabled students and citizens in Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods," said Bokatzian. "We want to raise enough money so we can hire students and give them a place to work and spend extra-curricular time."
To raise money, Full Circle is also doing a 50/50 raffle so the store can hire job coaches and special needs students to work at Full Circle, said Bokatzian. Tickets are $10 and 1,000 are being sold with the winning ticket being selected after the fashion show. Tickets can be bought at Full Circle, which is on Kerchival and Lakepointe. There will also be a silent auction and a tin can auction at the event.
Special Education teacher Carrie Halliburton is participating in the event for the first time this year as a photographer. After the Fash Bash, the photos will be posted to Halliburton's website cghphotography.com.
"(There have been) amazing results in the past," said Halliburton. "It's a great event and I'm excited to be helping out."
This is the second time that Full Circle is having a Bridal Fash Bash, Bokatzian said. The first was in 2009 and was directed by retired Grosse Pointe North art teacher Mary Fodell. Last year, Full Circle hosted a fundraiser called Raise the Roof at the Yacht Club.
This semester, Full Circle is employing 16 South students, said Bokatzian.


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1.Wear a cotton shirt under sweaters to avoid contact with body sweat.
2.Do not wash sweaters often, as washing may be hard on these garments because the woven fibers stretch and shrink drastically during frequent wash/dry process.
3.Never wash sweaters in a washing machine. It is always better to hand wash sweaters with cold water, adding a small amount of mild detergent specially formulated for them.
4.For deodorant stains on sweaters, turn it inside out and carefully hand wash until the deodorant dissolves.
5.While drying the woolen garment, dry it on a plastic hanger or over the sink or tub or outside, if weather permits.
6.It is better to lay sweaters flat on a floor or any dry area for a good ventilation to get rid of the musty smell.
7.Sweaters can be maintained by draping it over the towel bar in your bathroom to avoid the growth of molds that producing an unpleasant, damp odour.
8.If you want your sweaters to look new, never hang them but always fold them up and put them in a drawer.
9.For sweaters to smell good, maintain sweaters by using scented sachets or naphthalene balls.
10. It is better if you Do not allow hooks and buttons on a bag or coat, to come in contact with your woolen garment, as it will pull the wool out, create bobbins and ultimately have a disastrous effect.
11. To remove bobbins on sweaters use salt paper and gently rub on sweaters. For dust on sweaters brush them lightly with a soft brush(soft bristle tooth brush).
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By Dr. Phil Taverna —— Bio and Archives--February 13, 2012
As I always say it is better to read Obama's speeches then to just listen. Obama never talked about the high price of gasoline at the pump in his last SOTU. It is way too high, and it is causing folks to have to sacrifice. But, after all, Obama said we would need to sacrifice for hope and change.
The big question should have been answered by the community organizer as to why the price of oil is getting out of sight again?
The basic answer by any liberal is that the price of gas is not too high. The higher the price the less you will use fossil fuel and the world will be saved. The fact of the matter is there is no other fuel that the folks can use.
And you really shouldn't bring this up, because the main reason the price of gas has gone up is because of the action of the idiot president. One of the main reasons the price has gone up is because of the mild winter. Thanks to make-believe global warming we have had the mildest winter in the Northeast since I can remember. And thank God for that one. Because of the mild winter, we all have used a lot less heating oil. Funny thing about global warming is that it is cold as hell in other parts of the world. Alaska had to have an ice breaker Coast Guard ship lead an oil tanker to Alaska so they would have heating fuel this winter. In Kabul, babies are freezing to death.
But you know if the heating oil season in the Northeast doesn't burn up enough fuel to keep the oil companies in greenbacks, they are not stupid. They need to raise the lost funds by another means. They just raise the price of gasoline. And some areas are so blessed that their liberal state governments are going to raise the tax on the gasoline as well.
But you know a liberal like Obama didn't bring any of that up. Deep down inside of every liberal's thought process is the belief that the more it costs, the better. Remember cigarettes? They are still raising the taxes to see if they can get all those people to stop smoking.
But getting back to Obama, what if he didn't stand in the way of the pipeline from Canada. Obama and his liberal kooks stopped the pipeline. Did you ever wonder what the vote would be like if the people voted on it? I thought this was a democracy. Well, it used to be, until the Liberals took over the energy department and the EPA. Could the stopping of the pipeline cause the increase in the price of gasoline at the pump? If so, please send Obama a thank you card!
Obama and his liberal buddies have made it very costly to drill for oil offshore. Do you think this will have an effect on the price of gasoline? But Obama said in his speech that: I'm directing my Administration to open more than 75 percent of our potential offshore oil and gas resources."
Obama has done more to impede the exploration of oil and gas then any other president. I would hold his feet to the fire on this one. Good luck. The liberals will not let this happen. But just maybe as more of the green energy that Obama dreams results in complete failures, he will be forced to allow oil companies to drill baby drill. Don't hold your breath!
Obama goes on to pontificate: "But with only 2 percent of the world's oil reserves, oil isn't enough. This country needs an all-out, all-of-the-above strategy that develops every available source of American energy – a strategy that's cleaner, cheaper, and full of new jobs."
This couldn't be further from the truth. The liberals use funny calculations but we have billions of barrels of oil on land and off shore. We have a good neighbor in Canada that will ship it via pipeline to the states a million barrels a day. No trucks or tankers will be needed. Turn the valves and let the crude flow. Even Jed Clampett knew when he saw the black crude. Maybe the folks in Beverly Hills just might be part of the problem.
And it would be great if someday we put a pill in a glass of sewage and we would have enough energy to fuel all our cars, cool and heat our homes, but we don't have it now. The only real way to go is nuclear. And Obama will have allowed to be built only 2 nuclear plants in 8 years. Assuming they stay on schedule, that is. All those freaks want to drive those electric cars, if they don't want to burn oil, gas, or coal, they are going to need nuclear to charge those batteries.
I can't imagine that the average liberal has no clue where the electricity comes from. Do they really think that since it comes from the plug in their homes it must be clean. All the hand wipes in the world will never make that energy clean!
Bottom line is that Obama has to quit getting in the way of production of fossil fuels and nuclear. The more energy we create the faster and larger our economy will grow. The more jobs the economy will have to prosper. The liberals want to sabotage everything until someone creates the magic pill. Perhaps they can move to another country.
Obama spent a great deal of talk time at the SOTU about the green energy failures. He still doesn't get it; green energy is creating more jobs in China, and not the US of A. He talks about how businesses are going to pay someone to insulate their buildings and this will save energy and create jobs. Now you know why he is the idiot president! He wants to give tax credits to these companies. This gives you a better idea how Obama is fundamentally challenged. The same holds true for liberals. We need to compete against China and make products that can compete in the marketplace. Before you know it, the liberals will have so many regs forcing businesses to insulate and use certain glass and raise their overhead so high that they will never be able to compete against the communists in China. They will be forced to close their doors!
But I had a dream. I think we are approaching this all wrong. Everyday I go over the Delaware River and can see the Leigh River. These are 2 pretty large rivers. I also occasionally go over the Susquehanna River. That's one big river. In over 30 some odd years I have never seen any of these rivers go dry. Each and every day, tons of water flow down these rivers and many rivers just like these throughout the country.
In the 1900s they built a hydroelectric plant near Raubsville PA. It became an industrialized area because of the canal system that was built to transport commerce up and down the river. With the price of gas less than 15 cents a gallon and electricity dirt cheap, this hydro-generating plant was no longer needed. If you go by that way, take a look and you can see the remnants of this energy plant from the 1900s.
My question is, instead of making the Chinese rich and the Arabs why don't we harness the power of the rivers. Obama wants to build windmills which are pretty much inefficient and Ted Kennedy thought they were an eye sore. But why not bury the windmill in the rivers. Wind doesn't blow all the time, but the river flows all the time.
We have fans that are pretty efficient. Why not make numerous turbines along the rivers to generate electricity. Don't waste your time on dams. We might have to buy the turbines from China. We may have to buy the steel from Japan, but hopefully we can build these plants with American workers and the projects would supply energy forever. And the water would act as a coolant for the motors instead of oil. The friction of the motors usually causes the motors of the windmills to burn up.
This would generate tons of electricity and you won't need any nuclear energy to run those electric cars that can only go 40 miles. It wasn't too long ago that we stopped using horses because they could only go about 10 miles in a day. Unless you had one of those 50 dollar horses, maybe you could go a little further.
So far, Obama's jobs have been costly and have not generated any real worthwhile jobs. Working for GM for $10 dollars an hour doesn't seem to make sense. Sounds like slavery to me. But Obama counts that as a job!
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know that Obama's green energy policy and his energy-destroying policies have been a failure. Maybe it is time the leaders start thinking outside the box. We have millions of miles of rivers and watercourses in this country. Why not tap into that energy and sell the technology to other countries at a profit. Profit is something Obama the community Organizer never had to worry about. Maybe we need a leader that understands profit and is not hung up on government handouts! Let's put Old Man River to the test!
Dr. Phil is the author of "Is Now the Time for Revolution or Aggressive Reform: Volume 1". Dr. Phil seeks a solution to the bi-polarization of America and a common sense solution to bringing peace to the political anger. He has hosted talk radio shows and has written newspaper and internet columns.
Dr. Taverna has presented seminars nationally. He has attended Utica College of Syracuse University, Wagner College, NYU School of Dentistry, and Seton Hall School of Law.


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After two hellish years on the rim of the Arctic, Philip Weyman stumbles back toward civilization, half-starved and half-crazy. He stumbles onto Josephine Adare, a beautiful woman living alone in the wilderness. She asks for his help, "I need you to pose as my husband to help me save my home from a band of outlaws and cutthroats." She persuades him to stay and fight for her. But he has no idea he will be joining a battle with the silent strength of the Cree Nation as his ally. Nor does he realize, the final battle will require every ounce of his strength and will...
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Foreign Nationals Working in the United States
For those entering the United States to work or study at Carnegie Mellon, the primary source of support and information is the Office of International Education (OIE). OIE's Foreign Scholars Information Directory contains information about:
- coming to Carnegie Mellon,
- J-1 and H-1B Visas and other work Visa categories,
- travel advice,
- leaving Carnegie Mellon, and
- other information (such as immigration services or getting a social security number or driver's license).
The OIE website also has information about families and dependents, and many other useful resources.
When hiring foreign nationals with H-1B visas, managers should see the Wage Determination Packet [doc].


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Al-Anon adult children meeting
Al-Anon adult children meetings are held Monday evenings, from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Salem United Church of Christ, Route 209 and Gilbert Road, Gilbert (behind the Turkey Hill).
Al-Anon is for families, relatives and friends whose lives have been affected by alcoholism. If someone close to you has, or has had a drinking problem, then Al-Anon may be for you. Anyone who has been affected by another person's addiction and/or dysfunctions is welcome also. For information call (610) 573-1093 or (570) 606-3434.
Salem UCC
Sale UCC in Gilbert welcomes everyone to join them on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. for Sunday school and at 10:30 a.m. for worship and the free coffee hour which follows.


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Hi my name is Arron, I am 30 y.o. but I look a lot younger than my age. I am currently single & I work full time with no pets. I'm also a non smoker! I am clean, & a hygiene conscious person. I respect others & hope for the same in return, as I treat others as I would want to be treated. I am down to earth & get along with most personalities. I enjoy going out some weekends to visit family or to let off some steam with friends. When I am home I usually like to watch a few movies or play the Xbox online with friends. If I'm living with a housemate I'm usually the type to do my own thing as I'm independent, but enjoy the occasional chat & banter. I respect others privacy & hope for the same. Let me know if you have any other questions :)
I work in Belrose - but live down South. I am looking for a room in St Ives or there-about for a few nights a week. Usually, Monday and Thursday. Sometimes, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Want to pay about $50 a night to make it worth while. So if you are looking for some spare cash ... $100-$150 a week without too much intrusion in your space - then this might be the ideal option for you.
Country bloke. Neat and tidy person.like being outdoors gardening etc. Not to bad on the tools. Property maintenance ,Renovations Etc. looking for long term accommodation. 1 plus years. Would prefer rural or semi rural property.
Hi guys im a chef by trade have been for 29 yrs ....easy going and like my private time away from a kitchen . Easy to get along with
I'm reliable. Pay my bills. Quiet. Non smoker. Love spending my spare time with my horse. Would love to find a room on a farm, share on acreage for my horse as well.
I'm funny and I work a lot : ) I am a student nurse so I can fix you if you are sick. Also I come with a bonus thermomix and large smart TV
I am a great cleaner and love gardening. I love reading and being out with my 2 year old granddaughter. I am quiet
I'm clean, tidy, easy going, home owner.
Sold my home was working in agecare and hospitals and agecare and been live in nanny love pets and gardening none smoker love the river as well
Originally from Mt Barker, separated for 18 months after being together since high school, I have a home in Mt Barker that my ex wife and teenage son are in, he attends cornerstone college, I also have a 27 yr old daughter and a 24 yr old son ( married).They are both self employed and live in Adelaide. I'm a quite, clean, tidy, polite and respectful person. I don't drink alcohol. I love gardening and good with fixing things ( have my own tools). I like to play golf when I can along with fishing and bike riding . I spend most of my spare time with my teenage son. I love a good laugh.
Hey I work full-time mostly 6 days a week. I'm easy to get along with and pretty chilled. I'm fairly reserved and I respect people's privacy and space as I like to have my own space as well. Looking for a room in an existing share house with maximum 2 other people or housemate of similar age to apply for whole properties. I'm looking to live somewhere close to the beach or somewhere nice and green, close to nature. Let me know if your interested. Cheers
I'm 28 year old male, easy going and respectful. I work full time and enjoy living a healthy lifestyle. Looking to rent around the adelaide hills area. Cheers,
Hi, we are a very friendly couple moving to Adelaide from Margaret River. I got a full time job in the region and Maria has a contract job. We are pretty social and respect others privacy and their space. We are very clean. Love sports, hiking nice movies and delicious food with a glass of wine. Please send me a message if it sounds good to you.
Scholarship student. Conservation land management. I love all life including you! I can be quite verbal meaning tell me shoosh. I love gardening and work in the industry after 16 years of being a chef. Lets meet if you like anything i have said. I'm sure i can make a great house mate.
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NY Sen. Cecilia Tkaczyk cited by School Boards Association
ALBANY >> state Sen. Cecilia Tkaczyk has been named the "2014 State Senate Legislative Freshman Leader of the Year" by the state School Boards Association.
Tkaczyk, D-Duanesburg, "has demonstrated an unwavering dedication to public education issues," School Boards Association Executive Director Timothy Kremer said in a press release. "She has met with boards of education, participated in educational forums and events and made state aid for education a top legislative priority."
Tkaczyk served as president of her local school board before being elected to represent the state's 46th Senate District. She said she was honored to receive the recognition from the School Boards Association.
"One of the main reasons I ran for office is because many school districts in rural areas and small upstate cities had been shortchanged for years," Tkaczyk said. She said she will continue to fight for school districts' fair share of resources in the 2014-15 state budget.


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This recipe is a cross between bruschetta and an open-faced sandwich. The meat is seasoned with peppercorns and thyme, then topped with a creamy and piquant shallot-Dijon mustard sauce. Serve with a lettuce and tomato salad.
Steak Sandwiches with Shallot-Thyme Aioli
2 tsp. whole peppercorns
4 tsp. plus 1 Tbs. minced fresh thyme
Coarse kosher salt
1 1/4 lb. (625 g.) top round or flank steak, 1 inch (2.5 cm.) thick
1/3 cup (3 fl. oz./80 ml.) mayonnaise
1 large shallot, minced
1 1/2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbs. sherry vinegar or fresh lemon juice
3/4 tsp. Dijon mustard
Freshly ground pepper
Olive oil for brushing
8-12 slices coarse country white bread
1 bunch watercress
In a spice mill or mortar with pestle, coarsely grind the peppercorns. Mix with the 4 teaspoons thyme and 2 teaspoons salt. Pat the steak dry. Press the spice mixture onto both sides of the meat, and let marinate while preparing the aioli.
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, shallot, oil, vinegar or lemon juice, mustard, remaining 1 tablespoon thyme, and freshly ground pepper; mix to combine. Set the aioli aside.
In a heavy large frying pan over medium-high heat, brush with olive oil. Add the steak and cook as desired, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a plate and let rest 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, preheat the broiler. Brush one side of each bread slice with a little of the aioli. Arrange, aioli side up, on a baking sheet and broil until brown, watching carefully, about 2 minutes. Place 2-3 bread slices on each of 4 warmed plates. Spread each with aioli, and then top with watercress.
Thinly slice the steak on an angle against the grain. Arrange the meat on top of the watercress and serve right away. Serves 4.
Find more simple, seasonal weeknight recipes in our cookbook Weeknight Fresh + Fast, by Kristine Kidd.


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COLUMBUS/BRUCE, Miss. (WCBI) — A pilot merit incentive pay program is paying off for teachers at two elementary schools in Columbus and one in Bruce.
The teachers at Cook Fine Arts Magnet School and Franklin Health Magnet School in Columbus and Bruce Upper Elementary will get $1,000 stipends this week based on their student achievement gains on state tests taken last spring compared to the prior spring.
They are among 281 certified teachers at seven schools statewide who will receive the checks. The other schools are Van Winkle Elementary in Jackson, Cook Elementary and Franklin Academy in Columbus, North Jones Elementary in Jones County, Central Elementary in George County, and Magee Middle School in Simpson County.
The funds come through the national Teacher Incentive Fund (TIF).
In 2010, the Mississippi Department of Education received one of the highly competitive five-year federal grants to improve student learning. The TIF grant, also known as the Terrific Schools Initiative, is designed to motivate the academic performance of students through strong leadership of teachers and administrators. The program measures an educator's performance by student outcomes.
As part of the initiative, MDE offered professional development throughout the school year, and new teachers received ongoing guidance from highly trained mentor teachers. In addition, MDE piloted a new teacher evaluation system in these schools, the Mississippi Statewide Teacher Appraisal Rubric (M-STAR). As part of the grant, a performance-based compensation system was created to reward educators for increased student performance.
The MDE selected 10 schools to participate in the initiative, but three schools have not yet shown student growth. They are Oak Forest Elementary in Jackson, Mendenhall Jr. High in Simpson County, and Buckatunna Elementary in Wayne County.
"We are very proud of the schools selected to participate in this grant. In a short time, they have already shown marked improvement and academic progress. We support their hard work and look forward to their continued success in the coming years," said Dr. Daphne Buckley, deputy state superintendent of education.


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Swedish House Mafia Announce Upcoming Live Album & Documentary ReleaseDon't you worry child! Even though the powerhouse dance collaboration, known as Swedish House Mafia, announced that they would no longer be touring, fans can still look forward to some new releases from the trio! The group announced today their plans to release both a live album and a documentary film via iTunes on April 15th!
Swedish House Mafia's 'Leave The World Behind' Doc Captures the Power and Majesty of EDMA new documentary reveals the agony and the ecstasy of Sebastian Ingrosso, Axwell and Steve Angello's final tour as EDM super-group Swedish House Mafia.


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Affordable Auto Repair in Clayton, North Carolina Adds U-Haul Moving Supplies
CLAYTON, N.C. (Jan. 30, 2013) —Affordable Auto Repair, located at 103 Lee Ct., recently added U-Haul moving supplies to the auto repair business.
Families needing the finest in moving services now will have increased convenience and a shorter distance to travel when moving, which not only will make their move easier but also will have the positive effect of reducing the amount of carbon emissions released into the atmosphere. U-Haul partnering with business owners across North America to increase convenience for customers while helping our environment is just one of the programs that support U-Haul Company's Corporate Sustainability initiatives.
Affordable Auto Repair can now offer its customers a variety of moving equipment in Clayton, NC and supplies designed specifically for moving household furnishings, including moving vans, open trailers, closed trailers, furniture pads, appliance dollies, furniture dollies, tow dollies and auto transports. Affordable Auto Repair also will offer sales items to protect their customers' belongings and make moving easier, such as heavy-duty boxes, which are made of up to 90 percent recycled content and are available in a variety of sizes.
"U-Haul is proud to be partnering with a quality independent business such as Affordable Auto Repair," exclaimed Paul Smedberg, president, U-Haul Company of Raleigh. "Affordable Auto Repair is a great example of the type of successful business relationship U-Haul has established in order to build and maintain a strong network of more than 15,000 independent dealers across North America."
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Kernersville (N.C.) offensive lineman Brandon Smith has been leading the way as the starting guard during his team's 11-0 start to the season, but he's also been setting the pace off the field.
Smith completed the necessary coursework he needed to graduate by winter break, and now plans to enroll at East Carolina in January.
"My last day of school is Dec. 20 and I'll be at ECU in January," Smith said. "It wasn't even my choice, I've already got all my credits in all my classes so I don't have anything left to do in high school. So I decided to go straight to college."
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Arriving on campus early will likely pay dividends for the 6-foot-8, 330-pound Smith, who plays guard on his high school team but will likely be moved to tackle by the Pirates.
"I'm ready to start my new life," Smith said of the move. "I'm living my dream."
Smith will be in town this week with his mother and sister for his official visit. All three have been to campus before, but he's looking forward to getting the full official visit experience.
"We love it down there," he said. "It's a good atmosphere and I love all the coaches."
Smith said he's not exactly sure whether or not he will change positions, but he's ready to embrace a change if it does come his way.
"I'm going to ask more in detail about stuff this weekend," he said. "Either way, I'm going to try my hardest, even if it's a position I haven't played before."
Smith said he's been watching the Pirates closely this season, and can't wait to be a part of the team.
"I'm going to come in and do whatever I can to make the team better," he said. "I know they have good coaches and good recruits coming in so I know we'll continue to improve in the years to come."


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Vegetarian and Vegan Diet (cont.)
Betty Kovacs Harbolic, MS, RD
Betty is a Registered Dietitian who earned her B.S. degree in Food and Nutrition from Marymount College of Fordham University and her M.S. degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University. She is the Co-Director and Director of nutrition for the New York Obesity Research Center Weight Loss Program.
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology.
In this Article
- Introduction to vegetarian and vegan diets
- What types of vegetarian diets are there?
- What are the potential dangers from consuming the various kinds of vegetarian and vegan diets?
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- Vitamin B12
- Calcium
- Vitamin D
- Iron
- What are the benefits of the various kinds of vegetarian and vegan diets?
- How do I develop a vegetarian or vegan diet plan for myself?
- What are sources for vegetarian and vegan recipes?
- What is included in the vegetarian food pyramid?
- What is included in the vegan food pyramid?
- Where can I get more information on vegetarian and vegan diets during pregnancy?
- Where can I get more information on vegetarian and vegan diets?
How do I develop a vegetarian or vegan diet plan for myself?
The first thing to decide is if you are going to consume any source of animal foods. There really is no one "right" way to do this. You can have cheese but no milk; or you may choose poultry but no beef. You want to make your diet plan fit your lifestyle and include the foods that you enjoy consuming. You will get some of the health benefits of a vegetarian diet even if you only consume one or two vegetarian meals per week. In fact, starting out by slowly adding vegetarian meals may make the transition easier if you are not used to this way of eating.
Here are some keys to balancing your meals.
Protein is an essential nutrient that is needed for growth, immune function, and muscle mass. Protein is made up of amino acids. There are some amino acids that our bodies can make and others that must be supplied from our diet. Protein is the only nutrient that will increase your satiety; meaning that you will stay full in between meals. This makes protein an integral part of any weight loss plan.
The Institute of Medicine recommends that adults get a minimum of 0.8 grams of protein per kg of body weight each day. To determine your need, use this calculation:
- Your body weight in pounds divided by 2.2 = ________ your body weight in kg
- Your body weight in kg times 0.8 = ________ grams of protein per day
Animal foods tend to be the highest source of protein in our diets and can provide all the amino acids that we need, making it a complete protein. Every ounce of an animal food provides 7 grams of protein and varying amounts of fat. Seafood and poultry provide the lowest amount of fat per serving and therefore the lowest number of calories per serving. If you are consuming any meat, poultry, or seafood, you can use a deck of cards as a guideline for the amount that you are consuming. A piece of meat that is the size of a deck of cards is approximately 3 oz with 21 grams of protein. The amount that you eat will depend on the amount of calories that you are allowed to consume and any other sources of calories that you are consuming. You only need to use the deck of cards as a guideline to determine what a 3 oz serving looks like. One egg and 1 ounce of cheese (typically one slice) are considered one serving.
Plant foods also provide protein, along with fiber and some vitamins and minerals that you won't find in animal foods. The one limitation to these is that they are not considered complete proteins because they do not provide all of the necessary amino acids. The exceptions to this are soybeans and quinoa, which are considered complete proteins. Beans, seeds, nuts, and grains are excellent sources of protein. The way to make them complete proteins is to combine them. A very popular dish that takes two incomplete proteins and makes a complete one is rice and beans.
In America, vegan diets are commonly lower in protein in comparison to the standard American diet. But it is possible to consume a vegan diet and reach your recommended amount of protein. Two to three servings of protein-rich foods each day are usually enough to meet the daily needs of most adults. One serving is considered to be ½ cup of cooked dried beans, 2 tablespoons of peanut butter, or 1 ounce of nuts.
The protein content of some common vegan foods is as follows:
|Almond butter
|2 tbsp
|5 g
|¼ cup
|8 g
|Black beans, cooked
|1 cup
|15 g
|Black-eyed peas, cooked
|1 cup
|11 g
|Broccoli, cooked
|1 cup
|4 g
|Brown rice, cooked
|1 cup
|5 g
|Bulgar, cooked
|1 cup
|6 g
|¼ cup
|5 g
|Chickpeas, cooked
|1 cup
|12 g
|Kidney beans, cooked
|1 cup
|13 g
|Lentils, cooked
|1 cup
|18 g
|Lima beans, cooked
|1 cup
|10 g
|Peanut butter
|2 tbsp
|8 g
|Peas, cooked
|1 cup
|9 g
|Pinto beans, cooked
|1 cup
|12 g
|Quinoa, cooked
|1 cup
|9 g
|3 oz
|31 g
|Soy milk
|1 cup
|7 g
|Soy yogurt, plain
|6 oz
|6 g
|Soybeans, cooked
|1 cup
|29 g
|Spinach, cooked
|1 cup
|5 g
|Sunflower seeds
|¼ cup
|6 g
|1 cup
|41 g
|Tofu, firm
|4 oz
|11 g
|Tofu, regular
|4 oz
|9 g
|Whole wheat bread
|Two slices
|5 g
You may not be familiar with all of these foods if you are just starting out. Take some time to do some research and experiment with recipes. Here is some information about three of the most popular sources of protein.
Tofu: Tofu is made by treating soybean milk with coagulants. It is also known as soybean curd and resembles cheese. It has a high protein content so it can be used as the "meat" source for a meal. Tofu itself is bland, but it absorbs flavors very well, so it's best prepared with flavorful spices or marinades. There are soft, firm, and extra firm varieties. The soft tofu is smoother and lower in fat and is best used in sauces, salad dressings, and desserts. The firm and extra firm tofu are best used in grilling, baking, and stir-frying.
Tempeh: Tempeh (pronounced TEM-pay or tem-pā) is made by fermenting soybeans with a rhizopus. It can be made of all soy or combined with grains, seeds, and legumes. It has a nutty taste and a firm, tender, and chewy texture. Tempeh's high protein content makes it an excellent substitute for meat. High-quality tempeh slices or cubes easily without crumbling. Look for tempeh that is covered with a thin whitish bloom. While it may have a few black or grayish spots, it should have no evidence of pink, yellow, or blue coloration as this indicates that it has become overly fermented. Like tofu, it absorbs the flavors of spices and marinades.
Quinoa: Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) is a seed that is related to leafy green vegetables. It's often used as a grain, but unlike grains, it is considered a complete protein source. This means that it can also replace meat as a source of protein in your meal. It also provides fiber, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and is gluten-free. It needs to be rinsed before cooking to remove the bitter coating substance that protects it from birds and insects. You can buy products that have already had this removed. Many people recommend that you presoak quinoa for 15 to 30 minutes to bring out the nutty flavor and remove the bitter flavor. To do this, you take 1 ½ cups of cold water and add 1 cup of quinoa to it and allow it to soak and then drain the water off. When you don't have time to soak it, you can use hot water and soak it for five minutes and then rinse a couple of times. You cook it in water that can either be two or three parts water for one part quinoa. The seeds swell to about two to four times their original size. Bring it to a boil, cover, and turn the heat down to simmer and cook for 20 minutes. When you remove it from the heat, allow it to sit with the cover on for five minutes and then fluff with a fork. You will see the seeds are a bit transparent and display a little white thread that curls around them. There are lots of great recipes that you can use this with, so experiment and enjoy!
The goal for any diet is to consume a balance of foods that provide your body with all of the nutrients that it needs to function optimally. The Food Guide Pyramid was developed to show the amount and type of foods to consume. A serving is a standard measurement, not the amount that you actually consume, which is called a portion. For example, one serving of bread is one slice, and your portion may be two slices, which means that you had two servings. If you want the health benefits of a vegetarian diet, you need to consume the foods that will provide these benefits. This means lots of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean sources of protein, and healthy fats. You can use the Food Guide Pyramid as a guideline for balancing your diet.
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Lieberman: Israel's Gestures to Palestinians Met With 'Slaps in the Face'
FM tells Haaretz that while Israel had made countless gestures, all it got in return from the Palestinians was 'the glorification of terror.'
Israel's many gestures to the Palestinians have been reciprocated by "slaps in the face," Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman said yesterday. Speaking to Haaretz by telephone from Japan, Lieberman said that "we took the unilateral step of deciding on a moratorium, a construction freeze in Judea and Samaria. We recognized two states for two peoples. We removed a dramatic number of roadblocks."
He said that "I think we made countless gestures, and what did we get in return? The glorification of terror." He added that "the day before Israel's acceptance by the OECD, [Palestinian Authority Prime Minister] Salam Fayyad approached dozens of countries with a request to sabotage that acceptance. They keep going on with their stories about war crimes during Operation Cast Lead in Gaza. After all, [PA President] Mahmoud Abbas himself called and asked us, pressured us to continue the military campaign and overthrow Hamas."
Lieberman insisted that no agreement exists to freeze construction in East Jerusalem, that the United States has not dictated anything to Israel. He called the issue "a misunderstanding."
In response to the statement yesterday by Public Security Minister Yitzhak Aharonovitch that the police will continue to demolish illegal homes in East Jerusalem despite the proximity talks with the Palestinians, Lieberman said that "there is one law for everyone, and we can't disobey court decisions."
With regard to Fayyad's statement that a Palestinian state would be established unilaterally in the summer of 2011, Lieberman said that "I'm not interested in what Salam Fayyad declares. His pronouncements are not aimed at establishing a Palestinian state but rather to augment his political power."
Asked whether he had met recently with Fayyad, he said "No, God forbid .... I don't think now is the right time for talks."
With regard to Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's meeting with the head of Hamas' political wing, Khaled Meshal, Lieberman said that "it's not new, but it's certainly an escalation, and we certainly see it as a very negative step."
Mr. Lieberman, is there no agreement to freeze building in Jerusalem?
There is no such agreement.
The Americans are lying?
Well no. Look, I think this is simply a misunderstanding. We aren't being contrary with anyone, including the Americans. We're not being contrary and we won't accept any dictates. The ordinary processes of life go on and we're not going to interrupt them.
But if the Americans come out and say there is a construction freeze, could it be that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised it to them and you don't know anything about it?
No. I think Bibi explained that there are procedures that will take such-and-such an amount of time and we'll go along with the acceptable things; it will be now just like it was before.
A representative of your party Yisrael Beiteinu, Public Security Minister Yitzhak Aharonovitch, has announced that the police will continue to demolish Palestinian homes in East Jerusalem despite the proximity talks. Do you think this is the correct action to take?
It's hard for me to comment on something I haven't heard about while I'm in Japan, but there is one law for everyone, and we can't disobey court decisions. Usually in such a ruling it's only possible to carry out demolitions after all the appeals are over. I don't believe there is an enlightened country in the world that will say it doesn't want to carry out court decisions. Again, we are not being contrary, but no one expects us to interrupt our lifestyle and stop obeying court orders.
There is a court order that has been renewed time and again: to demolish the settler building in Silwan, Beit Yonatan. And it is not being carried out.
I think that every court order should be executed, and I've also been questioned about East Jerusalem and why Jews are building there. I asked one simple question in return: Let's imagine that the Israeli government decides to forbid Arabs in the eastern part of the city from buying or renting apartments in the west; what will they say about Israel in the enlightened world? That we are racist, an apartheid regime. But no one can imagine the Israeli government forbidding Arabs from East Jerusalem from living in the west. Today there are thousands of Arabs from the eastern part of the city living in the western part, and we don't see any problem with that.
It's a problem to equate private individuals with a country's takeover of disputed land.
Listen, we can't forbid anyone ... it's impossible that the Israeli government will forbid Jews of all people from building or buying in East Jerusalem. With all due respect to the proximity talks, they can't stop the processes of normal life.
That is, from your point of view, there's no room to make a goodwill gesture with regard to these talks?
I think we've made many gestures and all we've gotten in response are slaps in the face. As you remember, we took the unilateral step of deciding on a moratorium, a construction freeze in Judea and Samaria. We recognized two states for two peoples. We removed a dramatic number of roadblocks and allowed Fatah to hold a conference in Bethlehem.
Cooperation with Tony Blair led to [economic] growth of 8 to 9 percent in Judea and Samaria, while the rest of the world was in crisis. I think we made countless gestures, and what did we get in return? The glorification of terror, streets named after Yihyeh Ayash and Dalal Mughrabi. And they try to incite against us and cut us down in every international forum.
The day before Israel's acceptance by the OECD, [Palestinian Prime Minister] Salam Fayyad approached dozens of countries with a request to sabotage that acceptance. They keep going on with their stories about war crimes during Operation Cast Lead in Gaza. After all, [Palestinian President] Mahmoud Abbas himself called and asked us, pressured us to continue the military campaign and overthrow Hamas. And how many days later did he complain to the International Court in The Hague? And they keep on doing this.
How do you feel about Fayyad's announcement that he is working to unilaterally establish a Palestinian state?
I'm not interested in what Salam Fayyad declares. His pronouncements are not aimed at establishing a Palestinian state but rather to augment his political power. It's no secret that there's a lot of tension between Salam Fayyad and Fatah, and it's clear that all his pronouncements are meant to build his personal position, and political power for Salam Fayyad. It's clear that he has a lot of political ambition and he has apparently started to come out publicly and build a position for himself.
Which means you don't believe that a state will materialize?
He no doubt knows better than anyone that it's very much not worth it to unilaterally declare a Palestinian state. It's obvious to him, and he is aware of this better than you or me. He only stands to lose from such an event.
Why? Even if Europe recognizes it?
Never mind, he's on top of things and believe me he's very well aware of reality and there's no reason to think he'll act unilaterally.
I don't see what he has to lose.
The moment he starts unilateral actions, we will too, and it's obvious that on balance he will lose.
What kind of unilateral actions?
There are enough, we have a large arsenal of steps, you don't need examples.
Annexing territory?
Never mind, but believe me he knows for sure.
Wow. Have you spoken to him yourself?
No, God forbid.
Why 'God forbid'?
Because I don't think now is the right time for talks.
The prime minister says that Iran is trying to provoke a war between us and Syria. What do you think about this statement?
It's nothing new. The Iranians are always trying to tell Syria directly, and by passing on lies through Hezbollah, that we're going to attack at any moment. There's no doubt that they are happy that the attention given to their nuclear developments is moving on to a quarrel between us and Syria. I think the penny has dropped for the Syrians, too, and they understand these tricks.
It's not in the Syrians' interest?
No, definitely not.
The strategic affairs minister has mentioned that a military option exists to deal with Iran. How close are we to this?
I think there is no need to talk about any military option, and the Iranian problem is not Israeli, it's a problem for the entire world. But we definitely need to keep this option on the table. I expect first of all for clear and tough decisions by the UN Security Council.
That's the best way, there is an understanding now, and a readiness on the part of the international community. I hope we can reach this understanding at the moment of truth, which is clear to everyone right now.
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From: "Annie & Wal" <>
Subject: Re: [DNA] Will FTDNA introduce a test for more than 67 markers?-Re:Novice ...
Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2007 17:59:55 +1000
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I had 67 done before I knew that lists like this existed.
I have no match on 12, 25, 37 or 67.
I began genealogical research in 1998 using only the computer.
We only had one surname, my wife's father and plenty of anecdotes
from Cousins. Very little was available at the time. Now the information
base has exploded.
This year we (my wife and I) published a 350 page A4 size book on the
immediate family
and strong matrimonial lines.
We are now in contact, physically and in writing with direct descendants
and (removed) cousins.
I feel that DNA will be a similar approach and will take time and some
Unfortunately the cost factor is a disincentive, but like computers the
price will fall as demand increases.
Nobody should force someone to do extra testing so that they may be
self gratified.
Possibly in time as more and more are tested you will find a match. Then
it becomes your right
And decision to take it any further
DNA (Novice)
I will not have my husband's markers upgraded from 37 to 67 makers.
It would be a waste of time and money, in his case. He does not have
one match, even with 12 markers. He must have a strange mix for a
JONES. He only matches a close cousin who had his test done with
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Quahog.org > Cuisine > Carrie's Family Dining
Carrie's Family Dining
Quahog heaven!
1942 Smith Street, North Providence
This is a satellite location for the original Carrie's on Douglas Avenue. It offers a subset of the original's menu, with an emphasis on chowder and fried platters. You can dine in or take out.
Many Rhode Island eateries offer seafood options (fish and chips, for instance) that are only available on Fridays in order to service the state's sizable Catholic population. This shop seems to be specifically geared to that demographic, as Friday is the only day it's open.
Carrie's Family Dining is open Fridays only, 2pm-8:30pm.
Great Chowder Cook-Off: Best Seafood Chowder (1991).
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Oracle Open World 2012 has only just started, but in one way it's just finished! All the ADF EMG's OOW content is over for another year!
The unique highlight this year for me was the first ever ADF EMG social night held on Saturday, where I finally had the chance to meet so many ADF community members who I've known over the internet, but never met in person. What? You didn't get an invite? Oh well, better luck next year ;-)
Seriously our budget was limited, so in the happy-dictatorship sort of way I had to limit RSVPs to just 40 people. Hopefully next year we can do something bigger and better for the wider community.
Following directly on from the Saturday social night the ADF EMG ran a full day of sessions at the user group Sunday. I wont go over the content again, but to say thank you very much to all our presenters and helpers, including Gert Poel, Pitier Gillis, Aino Andriessen, Simon Haslam, Ken Mizuta, Lucas Jellema and the FMW roadshow team, Ronald van Luttikhuizen, Guido Schmutz, Luc Bors, Aino Andriessen and Lonneke Dikmans.
Also special thanks must go to Doug Cockroft and Bambi Price for their time and effort in organizing the ADF EMG room behind the scenes via the APOUC. To be blunt Doug and Bambi really do deserve serious thanks because they had to wear a lot of Oracle politics behind the scenes to get the rooms organized (oh, and deal with me fretting too! ;-).
Finally thanks to all the members and OOW delegates for turning up and supporting the group on the day. In the end the ADF EMG exists for you, and I hope you found it worthwhile.
Onto 2013 (oh, and the rest of OOW12 ;-)


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Discussion in 'NFL Draft Forum' started by utahphinsfan, May 3, 2013.
Josh Huff (WR) & Colt Lyerla ( TE)
Lyerla all day!!!! Ill pass on huff
You gotta give the rest of us a chance to catch up. We typically don't know anything about prospects until a) We either really suck during the season or b) The season is completely over.
As far as tight ends go, I'm really high on Austin Seferain-Jenkins of Washington and Randall Telfer of USC, but you can't watch Lyerla and not like him. Seferain-Jenkins and Telfer are more athletic, but Lyerla is just nasty. When I watch Lyerla I think of Csonka as a tight end.
Lyerla will be a receiving machine, but he's a bit of a prima donna. Huff will be a great get for someone, very sneaky with wheels. But the Duck I'd want is D'Anthony Thomas. That's your slot guy.
Lyerla for sure has a unique skill set and I see a combination of Gronk and Graham...
depending on what happens with Keller, if he comes back fully from the injury, Miami will most likely resign him. Also will depend on Simms and his development in his first year.
This why you are in the NFL DRAFT FORUM....the 2013 draft is OVER....so no it is not too early to start looking at 2014. :brewskis:
Sefarian Jenkins is my #1 guy right now. His size/athleticism is unbelievable.
He's #1 with King County Police too.
That and the coaching staff isn't thrilled with his work ethic or practice habits. Extremely talented kid though. Would easily be the top underclassman TE prospect on my board heading into the season if not for his liabilities off the field, among other things.
If you want Thomas you're gonna have to grab him early. 2014 is looking like a horrendous draft for offensive playmakers. The wide receiver class after underclassmen Marqise Lee, Sammy Watkins, & maybe Brandon Coleman is reminiscent of 2008 when Donnie Avery was the first receiver taken & only DeSean Jackson, Jordy Nelson, & Mario Manningham are capable starters.
You can't say "besides Maqise Lee and Sammie Warkins". Those two guys are top 10 talents if not top 5. The year Avery went first the WR landscape was barren.
I don't know if I agree with that. Cody Hoffman looks pretty good to me. There are some interesting prospects.
And if we're talking just "play makers" then TE Eric Ebron is a guy I've had my eye on for a little bit.
Here's something I wrote about him a week ago, elsewhere:
Tight End (Pass Catcher) - Eric Ebron, North Carolina
A year from now if the Dolphins flush Michael Egnew down the drain and allow Dustin Keller to walk as a free agent (which would not surprise me) the team could find itself in need of a primary pass catching tight end. A guy that I really, really like for that job potentially would be Eric Ebron of North Carolina. Had a really good year this year with 40 catches for 625 yards and 4 TDs. Not a big guy, only 6'4" and right now listed at 245 lbs but he looked lighter than that in 2012. Watch him on tape and immediately you can tell he's got explosive movement skills for such a big man. He really moves like a wide receiver and not just a mediocre wide receiver. He moves like a GOOD wide receiver. But what makes him a tight end instead of a wide receiver is that despite his being relatively small to where he can't overwhelm you with mass or frame, is the fact that he can hit you with explosiveness on initial contact, and his feet are so good he is able to reset his feet and sustain blocks which avails him blocking out in space. That ability also can help him block effectively on the line as he's able to keep moving his feet to counter against players that are a little bigger than he is. He gets on the line and blocks there regularly at UNC. He shows awareness as a blocker as well. He definitely can end up dropping some easy passes, but he also shows the ability to make some pretty incredible catches. He's only a sophomore so he'd have to come out early, but I could imagine him doing so after already having amassed 832 yards and 5 TDs in his first two years at UNC. He was recruited as the #8 tight end prospect in the nation and the #13 all-around athlete in the nation according to SuperPrep.
Oh, and you want a bonus? He also plays both ways at times, and doesn't look half bad in the process! I mean, are you serious?!? I mean really, not bad at all, lol. Some pretty good flexibility and strength.
I was hoping to check in on his spring game footage to see if it looked like he'd gained any mass in the off season but he did not play in the spring game, I believe due to an injury.
Obviously you haven't seen much of Donte Moncrief. I'll take him over Marqise Lee right now, and that's not a knock on Marqise Lee.
Between Marquise Lee, Sammy Watkins, Cody Hoffman and Donte Moncrief, and I'm going to toss Mike Evans into this discussion as well even though he's only a redshirt sophomore and will probably choose to stay in school, just because I love his talent so much...that's a pretty good top end.
Mike Evans might be the best of all of those guys. No offense meant to any of them.
Cody Hoffman is an outstanding receiver. He's the leader among the Senior WR class in TD receptions over the past 3 years with 28 TD's. Jordan Matthews and Cody Hoffman are in a class of their own among the Senior class of WR's on my board. The interesting thing here to me is that diminutive, but extremely explosive Jalen Saunders is 2nd to Hoffman in TD receptions over the past 3 years among the Seniors with 18 TD's. His sophomore season at Fresno St. was excellent before he transferred to Oklahoma. Excellent returner/slot receiver.
There's plenty of talented playmakers that resides within the underclassman group of receivers, and a lot of it among the redshirt sophomores that will be draft eligible in 2014. Mike Evans being one of 'em. Davante Adams is the other. Kid is fantastic.
Moving along to the Junior class, if you can't find a playmaker among DeVante Parker, Moncrief, Allen Robinson, Jarvis Landry, Austin Franklin, Bruce Ellington, Martavis Bryant, Rashad Greene, Austin Hill, and Malcolm Mitchell.... then you simply aren't looking.
Sefarain-Jenkins is coached by former Byu QB Steve Sarkisian... So I'll pass.
If we are talking Trojan WR's; it might be later this yr but definitely in 201 Nelson Agholor (from Tampa) will be a household name.
Nelson Agholor will indeed be a really good prospect.


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