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Examining the motives, deeds, and tragic repercussions of their intervention in the Amazon and Central America, a study reveals the legacies of Nelson Rockefeller, who secured natural resources for American corporations, and Cameron Townsend, who saved souls at any cost.
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This extraordinary saga moves from the Oval Office to the Amazon rain forests to show how Cold War intrigue linked a powerful American family, the U.S. government, and a missionary organization in a forty-year campaign to conquer the Amazon. At the heart of this story are two intensely ambitious men: Nelson Rockefeller, scion of the liberal and immensely wealthy Standard Oil family, and William Cameron Townsend, founder of the ultraconservative Wycliffe Bible Translators. Although leaders of opposing camps, they found common cause in the struggle against fascism and then communism, with the result that hundreds of thousands of Amazonian tribespeople died or were displaced. The systematic campaign of colonization fathered by Rockefeller and Townsend was a chilling foreshadowing of American intervention in the Third World to secure valuable natural resources in the name of democracy.Review:
"Thy Will Be Done confirms in vivid detail what Indians in the north have known for a long time. Many American institutions and their leaders are involved in a global conspiracy to destroy Amazon Indians and their living environment for the sake of quick profits. In the same manner, they destroyed our healthy economy by slaughtering the buffalo and attacking our sleeping villages to get us out of the way. We can do much more to help the Amazon people. It is not too late." -- William Means, Chair, International Indian Treaty Council
"Thy Will Be Done is essential reading for every citizen looking for freedom in an age in which democracy rings hollow, as global corporations, a superpower government, and religious fundamentalism combine to colonize the world in an era of 'free trade.' The ecocide and genocide in the Amazon can be lessons of the ecocide and genocide being unleashed on a global scale by all-powerful corporations operating without frontiers and without limits." -- Vandana Shiva, Author, Biotechnology and the Environment and Staying Alive: Women, Ecology and Development
"Thy Will Be Done makes a monumental contribution to the literature on modern corporate colonialism. A truly heroic endeavor, its documentation is nothing short of Herculean. I am recommending it wherever I go." -- David Korten, Former Ford Foundation project specialist, Author, When Corporations Rule the World
"A blistering expose" -- Publishers Weekly
"An extraordinary piece of investigative history. Its message is powerful, its data overwhelming and impressive. Thy Will Be Done deserves wide attention." -- Howard Zinn, Professor of History Emeritus, Boston University, Author, A People's History of the United States
"If you want a crystaline understanding of the problems around the globalization of the economy -- including the role of oil companies in the destruction of the rainforest and its peoples -- Thy Will Be Done is essential reading. Filled with drama as well as facts, I recommend it with great enthusiasm." -- Randall Hayes, Executive Director, Rainforest Action Network
"It is about time that the connections between the search for natural resources, corporate power, the intelligence communities, evangelical missionaries and the destruction of native peoples and their cultures were documented in detail. Such connections have been raising havoc in the third world for centuries. Colby and Dennett deserve a salute." -- Laura Nader, Professor of Anthropology, University of California, Berkeley
"The real story of Amazonia is buried in labyrinths of hidden deals and corporate scheming, disgraceful dissimulation and outright lies -- as impenetrable as popular images about the forest itself. The big losers are, as always, the tribal peoples 'in our way.' Here at last is a book which shines light onto this monstrous, secret -- and tragically, continuing -- scandal. Read it! -- Stephen Corry, Director, Survival International
"This book is vital reading for anyone working in solidarity with the poor in Latin America. It is packed with valuable information and gives numerous insights into how our country got involved in supporting Latin American dictators. Thy Will Be Done is a classic for our times." -- Father Roy Bourgeois, Former Maryknoll Missionary to Bolivia, Director, School of the Americas Watch
"This is a rich and fascinating book on a significant and heartbreaking subject, the work of American religion, business, politics and wars in the eradication and mass murder of the native peoples in the Amazon rainforest. Based on 18 years of research in numerous archives, nearly 200 interviews and a bibliography 20 pages long, it is probably the definitive study for the region it covers. I know of no other book like it." -- John Womack, Jr., Professor of Latin American History, Harvard University
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ISLAMABAD: The Senate is set to debate on Monday the crucial issue of the appointment of judges in the superior courts on a motion moved by PPP Senator Farhatullah Babar.
It will be for the first time that a full house will be debating the issue since parliament was given a role through the 18th Amendment in the appointment of judges through a Parliamentary Committee with equal representation of the government and opposition from both the National Assembly and the Senate.
Voices have been raised in parliament, particularly by legislators from the PPP and ANP, complaining about ineffectiveness of the committee in the nomination process.
Besides parliament, the lawyers' bodies have also shown their reservations over the ongoing process of appointments.
The vice chairman of the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC), Qalbe Hassan, said the lawyers' bodies wanted more representation of the bar in the Judicial Commission (JC) through another amendment to the constitution.
Moreover, he added, the PBC planned to file a petition seeking review of all the appointments recently made by the JC in which the judges, particularly the chief justice, were playing a dominant role.
Talking to Dawn, Senator Babar said that besides the Parliamentary Committee, the president and the prime minister also had no role in the appointment of judges. He said President Asif Ali Zardari had filed a constitutional reference before the Supreme Court seeking opinion on several questions of law, including the proper role of the JC, the Parliamentary Committee and the president in the appointment of judges.
The SC ruling, he said, had literally reduced the offices of the president and the prime minister to mere post offices.
He said another aspect of the matter was that nominations for appointment of judges could only be initiated by the chief justices of Pakistan and the high courts and no other member of the JC could do so.
Thus, he said, the law minister, the attorney general and the representative of PBC, who were members of the JC, could not float names.
He said the PBC had agitated the matter and demanded amendments to the rules to enable its representative to initiate names for the appointments.
For this reason, the PBC, the law minister and the attorney general had also recently declined to attend the meetings of the JC, he said.
Mr Babar, who is also the spokesman for President Zardari, said the presidential reference had sought opinion on whether any member of the JC could initiate names. The court said the rules provided for nominations to be initiated by the CJP or the CJs of high courts and the Federal Shariat Court, but did not give authoritative opinion on the substantive question of law.
Asked why he did not raise the issue when his party was in power, Mr Babar said any change in law or constitution required to be given some time to see its effectiveness or implications. He further said he was unable to raise the matter forcefully because of his association with the presidency. "Now I am about to be relieved from this position and would be in a position to raise the matter as a parliamentarian in an effective manner.
He said the manner of appointment of judges was central to the independence of the judiciary that raised a legitimate question whether the independence was best guaranteed by vesting the power in the hands of judge members of the JC alone or it needed to be diffused among the bench, bar, parliament, president and prime minister.
He said time had come for a parliamentary debate on the issue.
Besides Mr Babar, PPP Senator Saeed Ghani and Zahid Khan and Haji Adeel of the ANP recently raised the issue while speaking on points of order in the Senate.
Speaking on a point of order on Aug 22, Mr Babar had expressed concern over the SC's order to the government to draft legislation in respect of the Federal Service Tribunal (FST) and get it passed by parliament.
He was of the view that the judiciary was independent but its independence was from the executive and it could not be stretched too far to mean independence from the law and the constitution.
The PPP leader said the time had come for parliament to rise and say no to any institution that sought to abridge its role and trespassed its domain against the letter and spirit of the constitution.


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Tommy Walker 3 has been hiding for a while now, after releasing a slew of material in 2008 (including a release on the sadly defunct Dissident). Now he's back with "Dance Music Clubbing", and with a name like this you'd probably expect this EP to either be a bit off the wall, or unintentionally awful. We're glad to say it fits into the former category, offering an EP of colourful elastic space disco mixed with a more classic vibe. Opener "Disconnected" sets the tone with its 80s, verging on hair metal guitar riffs. "MWJ1" impresses with its almost Seinfeld-esque slap bass, and synth piano stabs while "Errational" is characterised by its wonky synth melody and spaced-out laser gurgles. Finally "V Brains" melds driving live bass with huge slabs of cosmic squelch. If you like your disco fierce, this will definitely be worth a look!
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[DNAK_ECOLI] Plays an essential role in the initiation of phage lambda DNA replication, where it acts in an ATP-dependent fashion with the DnaJ protein to release lambda O and P proteins from the preprimosomal complex. DnaK is also involved in chromosomal DNA replication, possibly through an analogous interaction with the DnaA protein. Also participates actively in the response to hyperosmotic shock.[HAMAP-Rule:MF_00332]
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DnaK and other members of the 70-kilodalton heat-shock protein (hsp70) family promote protein folding, interaction, and translocation, both constitutively and in response to stress, by binding to unfolded polypeptide segments. These proteins have two functional units: a substrate-binding portion binds the polypeptide, and an adenosine triphosphatase portion facilitates substrate exchange. The crystal structure of a peptide complex with the substrate-binding unit of DnaK has now been determined at 2.0 angstroms resolution. The structure consists of a beta-sandwich subdomain followed by alpha-helical segments. The peptide is bound to DnaK in an extended conformation through a channel defined by loops from the beta sandwich. An alpha-helical domain stabilizes the complex, but does not contact the peptide directly. This domain is rotated in the molecules of a second crystal lattice, which suggests a model of conformation-dependent substrate binding that features a latch mechanism for maintaining long lifetime complexes.
Structural analysis of substrate binding by the molecular chaperone DnaK.,Zhu X, Zhao X, Burkholder WF, Gragerov A, Ogata CM, Gottesman ME, Hendrickson WA Science. 1996 Jun 14;272(5268):1606-14. PMID:8658133[1]
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There isn't right now... there's no way to style background color of items. This is something that I expect to change in the future, but I can't say when. Right now I'm working on a ground up re-write of the text editor for WriteRoom 4 (this work will also be used in next big TaskPaper release). And this new text editor code will make it very easy and efficient for me to implement background and border styling.
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Online Gaming To Be Worth $100 Billion In 2017
Online Gaming To Be Worth $100 Billion In 2017
Because of the proliferation of smartphones, Gaming Club expects online mobile gaming to be worth at least $100 billion by 2017 with online gaming firms having a least $45 billion in net profit. In general, mobile gambling is touted to be the fastest growing industry in the gambling sector.
According to Juniper Research, the company commissioned to do the study, at least 62% of the UK population already has a smartphone and that online gambling revenue has increased by as much as 32% in 2011. In previous years, a person must have a laptop if he wants to play online casino games to bring along whenever he goes. But with the popularity of smartphones, it is now more comfortable and convenient to play online. One doesn't have to go to a casino or use a laptop to try online gambling.
More and more gambling applications are being made available for mobile players for enhanced gaming experience. These applications are often downloadable for free and free credits are often awarded to new players after signing up to the online gaming site. Some websites are also optimized for smartphone users without the need to download any application. Common mobile casino games include Poker, Slots, Blackjack, and Roulette.
In the United States of America, most states are gearing towards regulation of online gaming. A federal bill on online poker wasn't passed by Congress because it faced stiff opposition. Although President Obama isn't objecting to online gaming, Stakeholders felt that the Reid-Kyl online poker bill only favors the state of Nevada. The states of New Jersey, Delaware, and Nevada are also taking the necessary steps to legalize online gambling. Thus, the federal bill may not be needed anymore as more and more US states are taking interest on online gaming legalization.
In Europe, the Socialnomics research team found out that Germany and the United Kingdom are popular markets for online casino gaming. The study revealed that about 20% of the global online gaming traffic comes from both European countries. The popularity of smartphones paves the way for mobile gaming to flourish. In the United Kingdom, some 40% of residents already own a smartphone. In fact, 60% of online gamers in the country play mobile casino games every day. Germany, on the other hand, is also a hotspot for mobile casino gaming. In 3 years time, the mobile gaming market is expected to double in size.
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Celtic striker Anthony Stokes has revealed he hopes to win a new deal at Parkhead.
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Last Updated: 20/02/12 11:37am
Celtic striker Anthony Stokes has revealed he hopes to win a new deal at Parkhead.
The 23-year-old, who enjoyed his best performance for Celtic in Sunday's 5-0 win over Hibernian, according to Neil Lennon, has just over a year to run on his current contract and he has been linked with a move away from the club.
Stokes' future has been the subject of speculation with the Irishman struggling to hold down a regular place in Lennon's starting line-up.
However, Stokes insists he is determined to pledge his long-term future to Celtic as he is happy with life in Glasgow.
Speaking after the win over Hibs, Stokes said: "I have another season remaining on my contract and an option after that but a new deal? Of course, because I've never been happier at a club.
"Listen, I can't see myself playing for anyone else for a long time if the offer is on the table.
"Without a doubt the manager here has made me a better player. I know when he hammers me it's for my own good as he wants to get the best out of me.
"I probably didn't realise that the first couple of times he had a go at me in the past but I do now. Yes, this was my best performance under him and I'm delighted to be back in the team and on the scoresheet again."


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Phil Yeh has dedicated his life to literacy and the arts. In 1970, his family moved to Seal Beach, California where he attended Los Alamitos High School. He convinced his father to drive him to San Diego for the first Comic-Con in 1970 when he was 15 years old. There, he was mentored and inspired by Jack Kirby and Ray Bradbury to pursue his passion for the comic arts.
At age 16, he started his own publishing company, Eastwind Studios, and started writing his own books. In 1973, Phil created Uncle Jam, a magazine dedicated to the arts. He started Cartoonists Across America & The World in 1985 and received the Bob Clampett Humanitarian Award in 1989. Phil sees comics as a gateway to reading and continues to create graphic novels. You can view his website at wingedtiger.com.
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Lying About the Number of People You Slept With
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Ethiopia Sentences U.S. Blogger to Life in Prison
The Federal High Court in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa sentenced expatriate journalist and blogger Elias Kifle to life in prison yesterday. Kifle is the editor of the Washington D.C.-based blog, Ethiopian Review. He was sentenced in absentia and remains in the United States.
It was originally reported that he could receive the death penalty, which is the maximum penalty for his alleged crime of "political terrorism" in the northeast African country.
He and several other defendants were found guilty on January 19th, according to the Ethiopian news website Walta Info, but were not sentenced until Thursday, January 26.
"The charges included conspiring to commit acts of terror, rendering support to terrorism, participating in a terrorist organization (Ginbot 7) and money laundering. Elias is also found guilty of masterminding and providing financial support to the other defendants who remained under police custody since June 2011."
The other defendants, who were sentenced to 14 years in prison and given fines of 33,000 birrs ($1,500.00), were Reeyot Alemu, a columnist for the weekly newspaper Feteh, and Woubshet Taye, who was deputy editor of Awramba Times, which has since closed up shop.
Kifle's higher profile, resulting from his U.S. residency, may have saved him from the death penalty. That may not be the case for another blogger, Eskinder Nega, who was arrested in September, also on "terrorism" charges.
According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, this is Kifle's second life sentence, following a 2007 decision, also rendered in absentia. The first conviction was on charges of treason and was part of a 2006 crackdown on the press. He was targeted for his publication's coverage of the Ethiopian government's violent clampdown on protests that arose after the 2005 elections in the country.
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Video Games as an Artistic Medium
Spring 2011
English 98/198
2 Unit(s)
Human friendly URL (OBSOLETE)
About the Course:
Video Games as Art
This decal poses the question of whether Video Games can be considered an artistic medium as opposed (or in addition) to a consumer product. We will identify the traditional factors and ideals of art and artistic expression, and examine how initially rejected art and artistic mediums gradually gained greater acceptance, in an effort to determine whether Video Games merit artistic consideration. We hope to give our class a lively and informed discussion of the issues.
There will be weekly assignments that will prepare students for the upcoming class. Each will be a minimum of one page, double spaced. Up to three missing assignments will be allowed before a student must join the professors in office hours to discuss their work in the class. The office hours can be utilized to discuss various ways to make up for missing assignments (usually relating to the Field Trips, Film Screenings and Guest Lecturers section), and will be explained in more detail in class. Students must have 10 assignments turned in and graded as satisfactory in order to pass the class.
For the purpose of grading, missing a class counts as missing a homework assignment.
Final Presentation
There will be a final due on the last day of class. Each student will join a group of four to five people to complete this group assignment. Each group will need to do an in-class presentation critically analyzing a specific game of their choice as if it were art, and each member of the group must submit a minimum 2 page essay arguing that video games are not art, using their chosen game as their primary source. The final is required to pass the course.
There will be several reading assignments in this class. They will be used and referred to in our discussions, and will greatly enhance the understanding of the lectures. In addition to a reading list, there will be a list of games that will be used in our discussions at various times, and so it is recommended that students familiarize themselves with some of them. Although some will be to be purchased games, free games will be included as well.
Field Trips, Film Screenings and Guest Lecturers
There will be a number of events held outside of the schedule of class. These events include visiting art museums, performances and exhibits, viewing films and documentaries at the UC Berkeley Media Resource Library and guest lecturer appearances by artists, art theoreticians and historians and video game publishers and developers. Though not required to pass the course, it is highly recommended that students participate in these events.
There is a class blog where homework assignments, events and other announcements will be posted, as well as offering a forum for our students to have general discussion about the class. The blog can be found at http://protactic.blogspot.com.
Class Schedule
1. Introduction to the Course
2. What is Art?- Examining traditional and contemporary definitions of what constitutes art, as well as skepticism about the concept of defining art.
3. Perspective- How visual, narrative and viewer perspective influences the role of the player.
4. Level Design and Setting- The examination of both the physical/architectural and thematic structure of the video game world and its effects.
5. Narrative- How the story of a video game is told in and its relation to game play and active participation.
6. Sound- How audio stimulus is used in video games and its affects on game play.
7. Mechanics- The history of video games in terms of mechanical innovation and how the stipulations of game play affect the player.
8. Culture- The examination of cultural differences in video games.
9. Horror- Examining how horror-genre video games function in order to induce feelings of terror and fear within the player.
10. Comedy- Understanding the many different forms of comedy and examining how video games function as comedic mediums.
11. Drama- How video games communicate emotion and induce immersion within the player.
12. Public Perception and Video Game Communities- Understanding and examining both the public opinion on video games and how video games create a culture surrounding them.
13. 'Bad' Games- An examination of criticism and how video games are determined to be 'good' or 'bad'.
14. Final Presentations
Class Structure
Class will be divided into three sections. The first section, starting at the beginning of class, is Art Theory and History, which does not pertain to the day's topic. This section is dedicated to furthering an understanding of the qualities of art; the terms and ideas presented in this section will be referenced in regards to the other two sections. The second section is Cross Medium Studies, where the day's topic is explained in terms of traditionally accepted mediums of art. This section serves to allow comparison between how traditional mediums of art affect or are affected by the day's topic with Video Games. The third section is the main lecture, where the day's topic is explained in terms of Video Games. We hope to foster an open discussion with the students in every section.
How to Enroll:
CCNs will be distributed to students on the second meeting of class.
Course Contact: videogamedecal AT gmail.com
Faculty Sponsor: Natalia Cecire
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Hello everyone been following alot of post on here about engineer and seen A Wyatt Mann asking some good question and bringing up alot of good issues. So after doing some searching I wanted to know if traits effected each of the elite skill. I have heard mix things and looked into it. The only real thing I seen that can some what confirm they should was a post from [email protected] reddit.
(Q: Do traits that reduce skill recharge time effect elite skills? Example would be Wilderness Knowledge "Wilderness Survival skills recharge 20% faster" with Entangle.
Has there been any major changes to Ranger weapon or utility skills?
A: If the Elite is of that type, yes.
With this in mind does this mean if this work would supply drop crate turrets benefit Metal Plating, Deployable Camo, and Rifled Turret Barrels traits. Since Protective Turrets Already states doesnt effected and we know elite supplies does.
I tested Mortar elite with traits during the ST2 and found nothing working with them from the explosives traits. Then notice that it said it was a turret on the skill bar, so I try inventions traits and got nothing as well to work. But If some of traits like Incendiary Powder or shrapnel work for it, or if they count as turret world Rifled turret Barrel then increase the range of it more. That would making me want to use it alot more.
Last the Elixir x tested as well during the ST2 and only H.G.H and Cleaning Formula(409) seem to work, while Potenet Elixirs and Fast Acting Elixirs did nothing. Also While testing this it say each form is 20 sec duration, but after 20 test Rampage and Plague last 20 sec While Tornado only last 16s. I would like to know if skills tool tip is wrong or a major bug as well?
Reason I wanted to know this is if traits effected I may not have to be stuck with just using supply crate drop and I seeing the other elite being buff from traits.
Thank you all in advance for any details you can give me that will help.
P.S. This is my first post here so dont kill me!
Elite Skills effected by Traits?
Started by Crusade Valhalic, Jul 01 2012 01:09 AMElite Traits elite traits trait engineer
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Posted 01 July 2012 - 01:09 AM
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Posted 01 July 2012 - 06:02 AM
The turrets from supply crate are not effected by traits but this is because they are not considered "our" turrets. They are just considered allied turrets.
I will say this though, elixir X is just terrible elite due to its random nature and the 3 forms being so different. And the mortar is great in WvW and maybe PvE, but bad in sPvP. Supply Crate is the only elite that is great in all formats. Some even consider supply crate one of the best elites in the game. (this is it not traited, even better if you wish to use up a major trait to improve it)
I will say this though, elixir X is just terrible elite due to its random nature and the 3 forms being so different. And the mortar is great in WvW and maybe PvE, but bad in sPvP. Supply Crate is the only elite that is great in all formats. Some even consider supply crate one of the best elites in the game. (this is it not traited, even better if you wish to use up a major trait to improve it)
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Posted 01 July 2012 - 08:02 PM
That good to know with supply crate that they considered allied. Really love the mortar idea would like to use it more. Seem like alot of minor and major traits could help it out alot at first. After looking Into it some more though. I doubt that alot of the explosive traits and firearm traits would work since it was consider a turret, but still hoping the rifled turret barrels . Reason I was wonder cuase of the elementalist has traits for the great sword elite like Burning fire and Conjurer(closet thing I can compare elite skill to that other people can use.) Hope they not considering mortar an allied skills as well.
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The Dames are pleased to welcome author Randall Brooks to our blog today.
Randall, as you know, I recently read and reviewed Conversations at the Party. I must admit, I've never read a book like that before and compared you to the literary world's version of Quentin Tarantino. You definitely write "outside the box". I wonder, do you deliberately do this or is this just your own unique style?
You know, I honestly don't think I've ever thought about that. Glad you asked, that is a good question. Oh, and let me say first off that I find the comparison you made to Tarantino to be one of the nicest, possibly the greatest compliments I think I've ever gotten about my writing, and I am very humbled by it, thanks. Now, back to the question, I don't think I necessarily write outside of the box on purpose as much as just that since my style is what it is, it just comes out that way.
I found it quite unique, with a lot of psychological twists. Tell us about your latest book.
Well, the most recent book I've had published is my third collection of short stories, "The Maze". It's another collection of some more psychological mystery thrillers, and then capped off with a non-fiction piece at the end dealing with politics and religion. I think that may be a sign of some kind that I may need to maybe take a break from writing all these genre thrillers for a while.
I admire that you're such a prolific short story writer. I find it much easier to write a full-length novel than one short story! Can you share a little about what you are working on now or what's coming next?
Well, I've been slowly but surely putting together what is going to be my next novel, a comedic fictionalization of my band Von Wyck, a band that I formed in my high school days and worked with for a few years after I graduated. I've also already done the outline for my next short story collection, Phases of Travel, and already have one or two stories completed for it.
I love comedy. That sounds like a fun book. How long have you been writing?
I first started writing short stories sometime around my 8th grade year of middle school, back in 1981, and I started writing lyrical poems later during my high school years. Now, when I look back on a lot of the stuff I wrote back then, I don't know if it actually qualifies as writing or not, lol. But I can see where I had the potential, and a lot of those older stories I've recently been able to go back and re-work some of them, and they are now featured in some of my published short story collections.
As I tell people who are just starting out, the best thing you can do is just keep writing, no matter how good or how bad, and it doesn't matter what you write on. Use paper, receipts, paper towels, toilet paper, paper bags, anything that you can write on. I know that has definitely helped shape me as a writer, constantly going at it, getting in practice any chance I could get.
Sounds like you got an early start. I agree about practicing writing. I feel, well hope, my writing has improved over time and with practice. Who or what has been your biggest influence in your writing career and why?
Oddly enough, I know the typical answer would be naming some fellow authors but mainly my biggest influences and inspirations have been some very good filmmakers like Alfred Hitchcock, Brian De Palma, Stanley Kubrick, and John Carpenter. Oh, sure, there have been some really great authors that have helped influence and shape me as a writer, mainly Stephen King, Peter Straub, Mary Higgins Clark, and Jackie Collins.
And, you know, I guess the reason why would take us back to the first question you asked me, because they are artists that have always worked outside the box, so to speak.
Well, I can see your short stories as vignettes for the screen, along the lines of The Twilight Zone. Tell us a little about where you live.
Funny, I now live in the same area as where I grew up, Strawberry Plains. I can still remember right after I graduated high school I felt like I couldn't get away from here fast enough and moved to Knoxville, a neighboring county, where I lived for about 20 years before moving back. And, I came back kicking and screaming about how I didn't want to move back to Strawberry Plains, lol. But after the first night in my new house, I didn't want to go back to Knoxville to get the rest of my stuff, because it is so tranquil, so nice and quiet and peaceful. And so beautiful! I wish now that I had never moved away in the first place, but I guess I maybe had to so I could appreciate living here as much as I do now.
We're practically neighbors. Strawberry Plains is a beautiful area, and as you say, quiet and peaceful. How do you classify yourself as a writer? Fiction or non-fiction? Specific genre such as mystery, short story, paranormal or more general such as women's fiction, Appalachian, etc.
I guess I would classify myself as writer of erotically charged satiric psychological mystery thrillers. And, yes, lol, I've been told that is a very "unique" category, to put it nicely. I guess I could also fall under the short story category as well, seeing that I have 3 collections published and am in the process of working on a 4th one to get published. I also have written 4 volumes of lyrical poems, so I also fit in the poetry category as well.
And, funny that you should list paranormal as an option, because that is something that I've never felt that I've ever succeeded at writing, and am going to try to tackle that in one of my upcoming short stories in my new collection.
You're what I consider a diverse and prolific writer. It will be interesting to see what you come up with in the paranormal genre. When you're writing, who's in control, you or the characters?
I would like to think I am in control, being as how I am such a control freak in so many other aspects of my life, but honestly, when I start writing, sometimes it's the characters that have control, and other times it's the actual story that may take control of where things are going.
I think that's the first time we've gotten an answer like that to this question. Usually, it's one or the other. Who are your favorite authors, the ones you read when you should be doing something else? Why do they appeal to you?
Honestly, as I've mentioned to a few of my friends that are fellow authors, lately I've been having trouble reading a lot of mainstream authors that I used to love to read almost faithfully before I was published, people like Dean Koontz, Mary Higgins Clark, Anne Rice, etc, but for some reason ever since I've been published myself, I now see things in their writing that actually makes me cringe. I blame it on modern day editors and not the authors themselves, because what I seem to be noticing is the same in all their books, not just in one author, but all of them, and it's the same thing that glares out at me the most in everyone of their books.
On the flipside, some authors that I have recently discovered and enjoy tremendously are Christy Tillery French, Mark Allan Gunnels, Steven Michael, and Andrew Wolter. These are some really talented writers, and why they aren't more world-widely discovered is beyond me. Matter of fact, not only have I enjoyed their fiction for reading, I have found it (and them) truly inspirational to myself and my own writing, and they have been a big influence on some of my newer material.
I'm honored to be listed with such talented writers, Randall. Thank you! Who were your favorite authors as a child? Have they influenced your writing career in any way?
Let's see, I used to read pretty much anything from Laura Ingalls Wilder and S.E. Hinton to Stephen King and Mary Higgins Clark. I think they all share in common helping me form a love for the written word, and in how to tell a story, and even how to lure the reader into something they may feel comfortable with, then hit them with some unpleasant surprises.
Oh, I love that answer. Where do you find inspiration for your writing?
Honestly, oddly enough, most times I have found it in everyday life and/or in people who have been involved in my life path at one time or another. As you can probably guess from some of my writing, I most times like to take someone and put them in situations that would be the farthest thing from their real life counter-part. It's also a very healthy and therapeutic way to exorcise some personal "demons", if you know what I mean. And I try to tell people that have inspired characters in my work to take it as a compliment, no matter what the character says or does in the story, or the fate of the character.
Heck, I've even offed myself in a story or two, lol.
That's funny! I agree it can be therapeutic – I've used writing for that very purpose. Thanks for joining us today, Randall!


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Family-Unfriendly Aesop/Analysis
Everything About Fiction You Never Wanted to Know.
- A benefit—and problem—of the Family Unfriendly Aesop is that it's so unexpected. It can make for a strong Twist Ending, but it's so surprising that it may dominate the story. Instead of leaving the audience something to think about after the show, they're busy scratching their heads and wondering, "did they really say that? In public?"
- A Family-Unfriendly Aesop is not necessarily cynical. Shows on the idealistic end of the Sliding Scale of Idealism Versus Cynicism can have them too, if they have morals like "take candy from strangers, because people are nice."


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Ayurveda Health Retreat is a group of dedicated health professionals offering authentic retreats with traditional Kerala Ayurvedic therapies.
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Becky Michel United States
October 2017, BookYogaRetreats
The amazing smell of the food! The amazing yoga instructors! The body treatments & technicians were expertly performed. My room accommodations were very nice & private. Nice areas to sit & relax. Nearby parks and downtown area to explore.
Nothing comes to mind....
Akiko Ko
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I was beyond satisfied with my experience at the Ayurveda Health Retreat! The staff were very warmhearted and knowledgeable, and I felt that I learned a lot throughout the retreat. The organic foods served were well-prepared and very delicious, and I could tell that the therapists put a lot of care and love into their treatments; I felt totally relaxed in both body and mind afterward.
Styfhany Reco Brazil
BookYogaRetreats website
I had one of the most enjoyable weeks of my life. The classes, yoga, meditations, and treatments, everything was great. I learned a lot about the Ayurveda medicine, and also about the yogini world. Katherine and Richard are great teachers. The yoga and the pranayamas were very relaxing but powerful. The Panchakarma treatment is really rejuvenating. The food is sensational but the most memorable of this place are the people, the wisdom that each one has. All staffs are very friendly, they make you feel at home. It's so much love and enlightenment, that the energy transforms you.
Elizabeth S.
TripAdvisor website
What a wonderful experience I had at the Retreat! Three days of rest, relaxation, yoga, and more. I was able to re-center myself. I met wonderful people and I cannot say enough about the staff. The food and accommodations were delightful. The treatments - Pure Bliss! Thank you to all.
Kelly Klein
Ayurveda Health Retreat Facebook page
A friend and I used the retreat as a way to reconnect, detox, and practice self care. What a wonderful, relaxing, informative, special weekend it was! The food was delish, the people friendly and warm, the treatments divine, and the yoga restorative. I can't wait to go back!!
Lorraine S.
TripAdvisor website
I will return! The love and compassion, the wellness and "rightness"! Warms my heart just thinking about you all. Nutrition, fitness, mindfullness and spirituality. Your devtion and commitment will stay with me always. Namaste
Ricki A. Florida, USA
TripAdvisor website
I'm a newcomer to Florida transplanted from California and did not expect that any place so wonderful and spiritual would even exist here but I was so delighted to have one of the best experiences of my life at the Retreat. Everything was amazing from the treatments to the delicious vegetarian food. Richard and the staff couldn't have been nicer. Richard even took me and another guest to these incredible springs one day. If you are looking for peace and serenity, this is the place. My only negative is that I had to share a bathroom. But other than that, it was pure perfection. Room Tip: If you don't want to share a bathroom, tell them when you book your reservation.
Victoria M. United States
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I can't review this as if it were some random b&b. This is a place to go if you're looking to heal your body and expand your soul. I've been to a lot of "health resorts," and some are fancier, but none is more inviting, caring, or effective than this one. I plan to return every year. On the more mundane level, my room was quiet and private and I love the beautiful brown bathrobe provided. I had a shared-bath room (shower -- some other rooms have a tub) and it was fine -- super clean every day. The meals were extraordinary and such fun to share with fellow travelers -- both travelers to Florida and travelers on the spiritual path. The people on staff are infinitely accommodating and the only thing that would have made this stay better would have been to double its length.
Nikcha United States
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This is a gem of a place to not only detox your body, but to nourish your mind and spirit. Guests are welcome as part of an ever enlarging family. In addition to the heavenly ayurvedic treatments, there is yoga for all abilities, and vegetarian food that is beyond delicious. You will not regret your decision to give this retreat a try. You will emerge ready to face the challenges of today's world.
Edward Florida, USA
Ayurveda Health Retreat website
Upon awakening here I felt very cared for catered to and at home. The entire Staff worked with glad hearts and diligently to help me in my journey of discovery. Each segment of the treatment model matched my needs and exceeded in it's outcome. I found deep peace. The challenges given to me by the therapists/instructors were accompanied with real hands on tools to compliment my natural gifts and blended into success. I thank every soul who I have had the highest pleasure of meeting here. Shanti.
Ben United States
Ayurveda Health Retreat website
Enlightening experience, my expectations were surpassed by the professionalism of the treatments, the wonderful music, and the loving graciousness of the host.
Eric Diamond, PhD Psychologist United States
Ayurveda Health Retreat website
My Panchakarma experience had a unique kind of sweetness, both enlivening and relaxing, with a heightened awareness of being, I felt cared for deeply and held in a loving space. It allowed and guided me to release layers of holding and patterning.
Maryellen USA
Ayurveda Health Retreat website
The experience was blissful! I felt that my therapists personified the love and care of the divine mother. Their gentle, loving approach brought deep healing to my heart.
Jaclyn United States
Ayurveda Health Retreat website
I would recommend the Ayurveda Health Retreat to all who would like to be touched by the hands of loving, pure, beautiful souls! A true, authentic, divine experience!
Lisa United Kingdom
Ayurveda Health Retreat website
This is a place to be with you and learn to love yourself again. The food was sensational! Thanks Rueben!
Kathleen, Registered nurse United States
Ayurveda Health Retreat website
I arrived feeling low and kind of pretty sorry for myself. From Dr Richard's warm greeting through every step of my treatments I could feel the veil of gloom lifting, and now 3 days later; I'm leaving feeling rejuvenated and most of all loved and honored. Thank you.
Harry United States
Ayurveda Health Retreat website
A health retreat that can't be beat from my head down to my feet.
Gary United States
Ayurveda Health Retreat website
I am departing in much better physical, spiritual and overall mental condition then when I arrived. It felt like family. The entire experience was rewarding.
George United States
Ayurveda Health Retreat website
I was amazed at the attention to detail and the positive clear intention to create such a healing experience.
Alice United States
Ayurveda Health Retreat website
Amazing, never expected a more fulfilling experience. I wanted a serene atmosphere, secluded, with all the necessary amenities for comfort: I got just what I wanted.
Mark United States
Ayurveda Health Retreat website
Through the caring and balanced attitude of the people here, I was relaxed and experienced healing on many levels.
Margaret United States
Ayurveda Health Retreat website
I was so stressed from work that I chose Ayurveda Health Retreat almost as a drowning man would a life rope. I was stressed and in physical and mental pain and desperate. I am amazed at the rejuvenation the past 5 days has given me. I wouldn't have believed so many changes were possible so quickly. I feel reborn and I will definitely be back again and again.
Sherry S.
Tripadvisor website
My friend and I came for three days of relaxation from the increasing demands of our daily lives and recent challenges. We were wholeheartedly welcomed and nourished with delicious food, sincere joy and caring, excellent services, and superb accommodations. This has been a profound transformational experience for both of us. In every way, our high expectations were greatly exceeded and we plan to come back. This was money well spent.
a traveler Canada
TripAdvisor website
Coming from Canada this is not an easy place to get to. Two flights are needed but I would like to think the time and effort is worth the journey. A place to find you, meditation, vegan food, ayurveda education and treatments and a gentle atmosphere.
a traveler Florida, USA
TripAdvisor website
I discovered this amazing place of healing at a time in my life when I could not have needed it more. I was stressed, depressed, emotionally exhausted, mentally drained and on the verge of giving up.What I received from my 8 day stay was exactly what I needed... although in a completely different way that I had imagined. I was introduced to meditation, yoga, a delicious healthier diet, treatments that were soothing and healing for body, mind and spirit, and given time to reflect in an environment that was restful, loving, inclusive, spiritually inviting and inclusive. The familial environment created by the amazing staff was totally unexpected but absolutely wonderful. The other retreat members, all there for different reasons, added to the experience with each and every one leaving with the others contact information.Richard has created something so special and my introduction to Ayurveda left me with a better understanding of self. Even thought my visit was shortly before the yearend holidays, I came home and incorporated many of the practices into my daily life. Meditation is now a daily practice returning benefits far beyond any I could have imagined. I've altered my diet dramatically, feel better, have lost weight and enjoy meals more than ever. My introduction to yoga while at the retreat and the immediate benefits I realized from it gave me reason to seek out classes at home and the confidence to start on a new path of physical improvement.Thank you Richard and all of the amazing staff, Eka & Ruben for the delicious meals, Melba and Sunflower for sharing your energy through the amazing panchakarma treatments, Jose for making my stay so comfortable and those wonderful morning meditation and yoga sessions to start the day, Richard and Katherine for your insights and suggestions, and to the rest of the Retreat family for all that you do.Melba... a very special thanks to you for your guided mediation during the Shirodhara; you are an amazing healer.In conclusion... I could not give this place a higher rating. While I'm still recovering from my personal challenges, The Ayurveda Health Retreat gave me a new set of tools to help me with that process and I'm already planning my next visit.
Katerryna Florida, USA
TripAdvisor website
My friends and I found this wonderful place for a weekend getaway. Our mornings started with breathing and meditative yoga followed by a very healthy breakfast. We opted for the Rest and Relaxation package which was well worth it. The treatments which included aromatherapy, massage and warm oil poured on our foreheads have such relaxing effect. The foods offered were so nourishing for the mind and body. We felt replenished during our entire stay and promised ourselves to come back here again. Thanks to Richard and Jose for such a restful break.
Lisa L. Hawaii, USA
TripAdvisor website
The Ayurveda Health Retreat was so much more than i could have imagined. Each and every moment of this experience was wonderful, including nourishing meals, top-notch bodyworkers, a friendly community, and Ayurvedic guidance tailored to my needs. I recommend this center highly and without reservation. The staff were unilaterally welcoming, caring, and generous.
Trish Oklahoma, USA
TripAdvisor website
I was greeted at the airport by Jose and from that point I knew it was going to be a great retreat. He came bearing gifts of food for the weary traveler. When I arrived at the retreat my suite awaited me and my name was on the door. My visit was the best and all the staff and therapist where fabulous. I would refer any of my friends to this cozy retreat and the sweet spirit that resides within this facility. Thank you again for all the love and encouragement that you have given me and I look forward to my next visit.
a traveler Colombia
TripAdvisor website
Richard and his team make you feel at home. The peaceful atmosphere and the therapies help to detox your body and mind. Great place. The yoga class have a great pace it suits any person. The food is amazing.
Susan Z. Texas, USA
TripAdvisor website
This was my 4th visit to the Retreat Center and I will continue to come back each year. I do an annual Panchakarma detox but the center is very flexible and you can mix and match experiences to create everything from a little R&R to full cleansing and spiritual deepening. Each day you are surrounded by professional, supportive, wholehearted people who feed you scrumptious healthy food, put flowers in your room and offer tools for balance, mindfulness and good health. There are usually 3-6 other guests at the center - I always meet amazing people there and enjoy their company as well as that of the staff. I can't recommend it highly enough!! Thank you AHR!!
Nisha P.
TripAdvisor website
Visiting the Ayurveda Health Retreat was one of the best decisions I've made for my health & well-being. I am a healthy, spiritual person but have an active, busy lifestyle. I was searching to find an environment that followed Ayurvedic principles, as well as combining the entire spiritual & wellness experience.After extensive research, I discovered this Ayurvedic Retreat in Florida and the wonderful people that are a part of its community.I was so pleased with the integrated services all on-site - health consultation, daily yoga, meditation, cleansing treatments, massage, steams and the most delicious variety of vegetarian meals, and private rooms.The treatments helped to rejuvenate and refresh my body and mind. I will continue to visit this centre for the five day retreat, and have referred many friends & loved ones!Very special thank you to Richard Masla, Katherine, Jose, Ruchi, Eka, Melba, Sunflower and Vimla.
Dianna B. Florida, USA
TripAdvisor website
As a holistic health professional, I value the importance of nourishment on all levels and this retreat enriched me in every way: amazing food (I swear I could taste the care imbued in it!), outstanding bodywork, restorative yoga, Ayurvedic consults to bring it all into balance, and cooking classes as a take-home gift of this little slice of heaven. Behind each one of these pieces, was the genuine warmth and care that each one of the staff brought to their personal service. My previous work with a luxury hotel for 15 years tells me that you can't train this type of service -it comes from authentic heart-centered people. This is a 5-star retreat at the most affordable price you'll find for the experience!
Paola B.
TripAdvisor website
I visited the retreat because I wanted to have a spiritual experience during the holidays. I have to say that the house where I stayed made me feel home. Cozy. Loving people that made sure that my experience was one of a kind. I felt Love above all. I highly recommend it to each and everyone that wants to go deep in their spiritual journey through yoga practice, amazing homemade meals , treatments , chanting, swimming in the nearby springs, visiting the temple. The energy in the Ayurveda. Health retreat house is very powerful, positive and healing. I will go back for sure as soon as I can!!!
Carmen G.
TripAdvisor website
Excellent service, staff and environment. I'm looking forward to another getaway next year. If thinking about it, my advice would be to just do it! You won't regret your decision, and once your retreat is over, I promise you'll be begging to go back.
Plily United States
Ayurveda Health Retreat website
My experience at the Ayurveda Health Retreat was a peaceful and uplifting time for my body, mind and soul. The food, the lifestyle, yoga, the people and the treatments were exactly what I needed at this time. They were thought provoking and life changing. Thank you!
Harry United States
Ayurveda Health Retreat website
My tracer unit results were the best ever-perfect-in the nearly 9 years I have been tested. Thanks in great part to Pancha Karma, meditation, healthy diet, yoga etc. This time was optimum, even with the challenge of detoxing through the holiday season. Dont want to forget the benefits of Reiki healing and other massage/bodywork techniques and acupuncture with limited gentle chiropractic added. We are Source energy after all! Thanks again, Namaste.
Dresden United States
Ayurveda Health Retreat website
It was the most peaceful, relaxing and unique experience and time for me. Not to mention the most needed. The most satisfying part of my visit was the peace, relaxation and learning experience of meditation, yoga and it all was special and unique in its own way.
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Sam Olens has been winning legal and political victories since taking office, and those successes enhance his political capital.
Georgia's attorney general was last seen in Tampa delivering an address at the Republican National Convention. He also chaired the health and education subcommittee of the platform committee there.
Granted, five minutes after the ink dried, no one was reading the platform, and Olens didn't get a prime-time speaking slot during the broadcast networks' telecasts of the GOP convention — but he was there.
He got there be being one of the attorneys general whose challenge to the constitutionality of federal health reform rose to the U.S. Supreme Court, where he prevailed on the section of the challenge he argued. He argued that the law was abusing the federal government's power by trying to coerce states into expanding their Medicaid programs. As a result of his success, Georgia chose not to widen its Medicaid net.
And being Georgia's only constitutional officer to endorse Mitt Romney's quest for the Republican presidential nomination also didn't hurt Olens' chances for getting the Tampa spotlight. He has become a Romney advisor, even watching with Romney when the Supreme Court delivered its health reform ruling. Some observers speculate he could have a place in a Romney administration if he so chose.
Olens might not choose that, though. It's no secret he was considering entering the gubernatorial contest in 2010 before he swerved to the AG contest. It might not have been his first choice of job, but he's been determined not to be just a seat-warmer. Staffers say he keeps them running.
As a result, he's put more than one feather in his cap since taking office. Besides the Medicaid victory, he's won federal cases dealing with water withdrawals from Atlanta's Lake Lanier, air pollution standards for the state's coal-fired power plants, and challenges to Georgia laws.
These cases weren't a slam dunk. The state had lost the water case at a lower level under his predecessor. He won preclearance of the state's redistricting maps and also won on verify the citizenship of voter applicants.
Unlike other Georgia attorneys general, Olens has pushed a broad legislative agenda, including revision of open-government laws and crackdowns on sex trafficking and prescription-painkiller abuse. He also offered guidance to lawmakers as they drafted their own bills, and as a result he can claim some credit for their withstanding court challenges largely intact.
The observation that success breeds success didn't get to be a cliché without having some validity. In political circles, a perception of invulnerability, of sound judgment, of wide connections pays off in ways large and small.
People return Olens' phone calls, not just out of deference to his office, but also because they think it may be worthwhile to have him owing them a favor.
Georgia's stock rises when the stock of its attorney general appreciates, just as it would for its governor, the mayor of its capital and so forth. By backing the right candidate, Olens will gain status if Romney wins in November.
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed has seen the same thing happen to him with regard to the Obama administration. Every Georgia politician knows if they want anything from Washington, their best chance is going through Reed.
Likewise, as Romney's earliest elected backer here, Olens could have access that the governor and U.S. senators don't have. The whole state can benefit from that.
Even in his role as attorney general, Olens wins by winning. As his courtroom foes evaluate their legal options, they have to consider that repeated success is more than just luck. The jovial, soft-spoken Olens doesn't swagger or bark "don't mess with me," but that's what his street cred shouts.
At the midpoint in his first term, with grown children and with a popular governor likely to win re-election, Olens could be expected to listen to the siren song of the Potomac.
Obviously, it's too early to think seriously about an appointment, but the political capital he's amassing won't lose value even if Romney falters.
• Walter Jones is the bureau chief for the Morris News Service and has been covering state politics since 1998. Email firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Projecting the best 30-and-over player in my division by the start of the 2014 season.
This was not a difficult decision for me.
It had to be Philip Rivers.
I think the San Diego Chargers' quarterback is the best player in the division now, and I think he will still be the best player in the AFC West in September, 2014.
Rivers will be 32 at the start of the 2014 season. He will still be in his prime, and he will still be an elite quarterback.
There really is no other choice. I can see Rivers as a dominant player for the next seven to 10 years. The No. 4 overall pick in the 2004 draft simply has the feel of a quarterback who will succeed in the league for 15 seasons.
His length of dominance will, of course, depend on his durability. Staying healthy has not been a problem -- he has never missed a game in the five seasons he has been the Chargers' starter. He healed famously fast from his lone major injury, an ACL he tore in the 2007 playoffs.
So, I don't see injuries prematurely ruining Rivers' career. Rivers and the Chargers will still be extremely relevant in the middle of this decade and beyond.


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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani (right) and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin shake hands after a meeting in Moscow on March 28. A recent piece in the Wall Street Journal indicated that "the Trump administration is exploring ways to break Russia's military and diplomatic alliance with Iran," but analyst Nikolay Pakhomov argues that this objective is unattainable for the foreseeable future. (Photo: Russian Presidential Press Service)
A piece in the Wall Street Journal not too long ago indicated that the Trump White House is grappling with a thorny foreign policy dilemma – namely, how to disrupt the strong bond between Russia and Iran. One can safely bet, however, that this objective is unattainable for the foreseeable future.
For Washington to achieve such a diplomatic goal, it would need to offer one of the two allies – most likely Russia – incentives that would make it worthwhile for it to forsake the other. Even assuming that Washington is eager to pursue such an option, there is nothing American officials can put forth that would be sufficient for Russia to abandon Iran.
Conversely, trying to approach the dilemma from the other angle, i.e. Iran, would be a very tall mountain to climb: any effort to foster rapprochement with Iran would face strong internal opposition and be categorically opposed by America's Arab allies, especially Saudi Arabia.
There is no question that Russia's close ties to Iran have deeply complicated the American approach in the Middle East. Russia and Iran have been cooperating in shoring up Syrian President Bashar al-Assad with military and strategic support, and their involvement has been crucial in foiling American attempts to instill a new order in Syria.
As far as Syria is concerned, it is obvious that the United States has nothing to offer Russia to encourage Moscow to change its current course. This means that Washington would have to look beyond Syria to come up with the chips needed to make a deal. But where US officials might find such incentives remains unclear. Even an offer to recognize Russia's takeover of Crimea – the annexation of which by Moscow in 2014 led to the introduction of economic sanctions by Washington – would at this point have very limited appeal for Moscow. After all, the process of Crimea's integration into Russia has proceeded apace with no regard for Western opposition, and the Russian economy has continued to adjust to the sanctions.
In returning to the idea of trying to fracture the Russia-Iran partnership, the Trump administration finds itself wrestling with a dilemma that has stumped US foreign policy for over a decade. One previous unsuccessful attempt to drive a wedge between Moscow and Tehran was the abortive effort to secure Iranian participation in the ill-fated Nabucco natural gas pipeline. Several top American officials openly suggested such cooperation could forge a path to renewed engagement with Tehran. Yet this proposal quickly ran into significant domestic and foreign barriers, before the entire Nabucco project stalled.
Today, in dealing with either side of the Russia-Iran partnership, even weak leverage of this kind would be impossible for Washington to find. A clear illustration of America's lack of influence has been its effective exclusion from multilateral negotiations on Syria that have taken place in Kazakhstan. Those talks have been dominated by Russia, Iran, and Turkey.
Rather than try to disrupt the Russia-Iran partnership, therefore, the United States may have to acknowledge there is a new reality of Middle Eastern politics, with corresponding repercussions for Syria and beyond.
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How to create a web page for your business for FREE
This easy, step-by-step guide covers everything you need to know to quickly create a website for your business. No coding required.
Who am I and why did I create this DIY website Guide?
Hi, I'm David Bentley. I live in Asheville, NC. I have 4 wonderful kids and a beautiful entrepreneur wife.
In 2010 I started ZeroZen Design. Before then, I didn't know how to make a web page and surely didn't know how to make a business out of it.
I realized the slowest part of a building a website is coding. If I could figure out how to build a web page without knowing any code, I could make a living.
I was right!
I've spent the last 7 years working with hundreds of clients around the world. With every website I find new ways to build them faster and smarter.
This guide shows you the EXACT STEPS to build a web page on your own. As a matter of fact, they are the steps I follow still.
If you follow my instructions, most of you should be able to launch your website in just a few hours.
What can you expect?
I have used these exact steps to launch hundreds of websites without having to do any coding.
I tell all of my do-it-yourself clients to NOT overthink things. Just follow the instructions I'v laid out below. If you do, You'll create a web page for your business quickly. I've had clients launch their site in as little as 3 days.
I know you can do it.
Good luck!
Domain, Hosting & Site Setup
- Choosing a domain name
- Setting up the hosting & domain
- Quickly Install WordPress
- Upload my exclusive site starter
Settings, Page Creation & Menus
- Creating your own user login
- General site settings
- Create website pages
- Create your site navigation/menu
Header, Content Area & Footer
- Setting up the site header
- Setting up the site footer
- Creating page layouts quickly
- Adjusting for mobile
Domain, Hosting & Site Setup
1.1 Choosing a domain name
There are two things required to launch a website online:
- A domain name
- A web hosting account
Before I talk about web hosting, I'll cover the domain.
What is a domain?
A domain is nothing more than an address for your website to sit at. The domain is the unique link you type or click to arrive at someones website. An example would be http://facebook.com.
How do I come up with a domain name?
The easiest way to come up with a domain name is to use the name of your business. This would look like http://mybusinessname.com.
If your business name is really long, I would use something shorter that is still recognizable and memorable.
For example: If my business name was Chuck Norris Used Car Super Center, I might choose - http://chucknorriscars.com.
Domain naming tools you'll love
I'll be honest, if your business name is already being used as a domain by someone else, coming up with an alternative name can be a challenge. Most people just settle for a .net or .biz if the yourbusinessname.com option is taken, but this isn't the right way to go about it.
Try these 2 domain naming tools instead. They will make finding a domain name quicker.
Bustaname - Come up with some ideas of words that relate to your business, products, services, location, etc. As you enter words into the list, Bustaname comes up with any available combination of words that can be used as a domain.
Impossibility - This easy domain naming tool can generate thousands of domains quickly. Enter a word and then decide whether you want nouns, adjectives, or verbs at the beginning or end of your word. Impossibility generates a list of available domains that fit that criteria.
Once you have decided on a domain name, remember it. You'll purchase the domain in the next section of this lesson.
1.2 Setting up web hosting & buying the domain
Update: As of 3/9/2017, domain names are no longer free with hosting plan purchase.
Now that you have decided on a domain name, let's talk about web hosting.
Web hosting is basically a piece of property connected to the internet where you can build your website. Creating a web page that works well all depends on the web host you choose. Since I've been building websites, I've had the luxury of being able to work with several web hosting companies and most of them are frustrating and disappointing.
I recommend SiteGround to anyone that wants great customer support, fast speeds, and fair prices.
This is the same hosting company I use and I've recommended them to hundreds of business owners to date.
As you will see in the video below, I recommend the Grow Big hosting plan because it includes several features that are very useful.
Server Caching - this basically takes a snapshot of your website pages and loads that to visitors first. The snapshot loads faster than trying to reload the page for each and every visitor.
Multiple websites - If you ever decide that you want to create another website, you can launch it on the same hosting plan and don't have to purchase another.
1.3 Installing the WordPress platform
There are many different platforms for creating a web page but there is only 1 that is going to give you flexibility, scalability, ease-of-use, and security all in one... for free! This is WordPress.
What is WordPress?
The simple WordPress story looks like this:
in 2003, 2 guys got together and wanted to create an easy way for people to blog about stuff.
Since then, it has grown to be the top website building platform used today.
As a matter of fact...
WordPress powers
27% of websites online today
Every single day
50,000 new websites are created with WordPress
I have personally created over 800 websites using WordPress.
WordPress is offered in 2 versions:
WordPress.org - the open-source, free-to-use version that most people build sites with.
WordPress.com - the paid version that includes the hosting and is more limited.
Is WordPress right for me?
The short answer is "yes".
The long answer is:
There are many ways to build a web page. Builders like Squarespace, Wix, Weebly, and Godaddy offer a rent-a-site model. You don't own the website.
Website platforms like Joomla and Drupal were build for nerds. Figuring out how to easily edit your website is a nightmare with these.
Creating a website with HTML is quick and easy, but you are on your own and won't be able to easily expand that website, make it mobile ready, or show up well in search rankings.
This puts us back at WordPress as the best website builder.
So go ahead and watch the video below. I'll show you how to install WordPress on your SiteGround hosting account.
1.4 Making your website secure with https for FREE
Late last year, Google told the public that they take site security into consideration for rankings. Luckily, SiteGround makes it incredibly easy to add an SSL certificate to the website. An SSL certificate is required for site encryption. This means the difference between a site with http:// and https:// (the s means secure)
To secure your website, it takes just a couple steps.
STEP 1: Click "My Account" on the SiteGround dashboard
STEP 2: Click the "CPanel" button
STEP 3: Scroll down to the "Security" section in the Cpanel and find "Let's Encrypt"
STEP 4: Make sure the information displayed is correct and press "Install"
After you click "Install", it should run its course and install the security certificate on the website. This normally takes just a couple minutes.
If you run into any issues along the way, get in touch with SiteGround support and they should be able to solve any problems.
1.5 Uploading my exclusive site starter to WordPress
Over the past 7 years, I've been learning how to create a web page better and faster. I've learned by making a lot of mistakes and figuring out how to do things smarter the next time.
Every plugin I use and functionality I recommended is included in my site starter and it is free.
Here's what's included:
- Beaver Builder front-end site builder and editor (a license will be required for future updates.)
- The Ultimate Beaver Add-on for Beaver Builder (a license will be required for future updates)
- The powerful yet light-weight Beaver Builder starter theme
- All the recommended plugins I use to improve site security, speed, and performance
- The top SEO plugin I use to rank for over 700 keywords on the 1st page of Google
- A powerful site visitor analytics plugin that gives you more data than Google.
This is the EXACT site starter I've used for hundreds of websites I've built.
Share this free guide on social media to get access to my site starter. I'd really appreciate it!
Settings, Page Creation & Menus
2.1 Creating your own User login
When you imported the site starter, it replaced the login details you used to install WordPress on your hosting account. Now let's create your permanent user login details.
Step 1: Refresh your browser to be redirected to the WordPress login screen
Step 2: Enter the temporary username and password located in the share locker above. You should have seen it when you downloaded the site starter file in the last step.
Step 3: Click the Users tab in the back-end of your website and enter the required details
When you are choosing your password, click the "show password" button to change the password to whatever you would like. REMEMBER to make your password difficult to avoid hacking and malware.
Change the role from "Subscriber" to "Administrator" to get full access to the site settings.
Step 4: Click the "Add New User" button at the bottom.
Step 5: Logout of the website by hovering over your profile name in the upper right of the screen and clicking "Logout".
Once you are successfully logged out, log back in using your newly created login details.
Important Final Step: Access the "Users" area again > Click the box to the left of the temporary username > Click the "Bulk Actions" dropdown at the top of the users list > Choose the "Delete" option and click apply. You may be asked what you want to do with existing content created by the user you are deleting. Choose the option to attribute it to an existing user account and select the user it should be assigned to.
2.2 General Site Settings
This is a section that would normally be left out of a web page tutorial. It just doesn't seem that important. I'll be the first to tell you that taking a little bit of time to adjust your website settings can save you a lot of headache down the road.
Go ahead and watch the video to make the necessary changes.
2.3 Creating pages in WordPress
With all the ground-work out of the way, it is time to start putting the site together.
We start by adding pages.
I've already created the "Home" page for you. The video will cover the steps needed to create any remaining pages on your website.
Note: For good Search Engine Optimization, you want to create a page for any product, service, offering, or subject that you would like to rank for on Google. (example: Instead of putting an entire list of all services on a "Services" page, I would ALSO create a page for each of my top 3 services).
2.4 Creating the site menu/navigation
The website navigation is one of the most important factors in creating a great visitor experience. Whether you call them tabs, links, or menu options, a simple and well thought-out menu will make it easier for visitors to move through your site.
What should be included in the main menu?
The purpose of the website navigation is to create quick access to the MOST IMPORTANT parts of your site. So how do you know what's important?
If it doesn't directly contribute to a sale or lead, it doesn't need to be in the main menu of your website. What I mean by this is:
Think about all the factors of your business a visitor will likely consider before working with you. Things like service offerings, prices, process - these are all important decision making factors.
It is important not to clutter the menu area with unnecessary options. Giving a visitor too many options will just make it harder for them to navigate your site.
Header, Content Area & Footer
3.1 Editing the website header (area at the top of the site)
The website header is one of the most important parts of a website. It is usually found at the top of a website but in some cases are on the left side of the page.
In this website guide, I'm just going cover how to use the Beaver Builder header settings. Different header layouts work best for certain companies and/or site purpose, but I won't go into usage scenarios in this guide. The standard "top of page" header will work fine.
To design and edit your website header:
Step 1: Log into the website if you have not already done so.
Step 2: Click the small house icon in the top left to be taken to the "front-end" of the site.
Step 3: On the front-end, click the "customize" option in the upper left of the black admin bar at the top of the site (note: if you don't see it, refresh the browser page).
Step 4: Once the tab opens, located and click the "Header" option.
Available settings:
Top Bar Layout
Decide whether you want to add information above your main header. The top bar is a great place to add phone and other contact information.
Top Bar Style
Adjust background color and fonts used in the top bar.
Header Layout
Beaver Builder comes with several navigation/logo layouts to suite your design needs. I recommend taking a look at them all before making a decision.
You can also decide whether to have a fixed menu (stays when you scroll down).
Header Style
Just like the top bar styling, it gives you the ability to adjust colors and fonts.
Header Logo
Upload an image logo or simply use text.
Nav Layout
This gives you a simple navigation spacing option, the ability to add or turn off a site search feature and a mobile menu setting (I suggest sticking with the Menu button).
Nav Style
Adjust the menu navigation background color and font settings.
3.2 Editing the website footer (area at the bottom of the site)
The site footer normally contains the copyright information of a website. It is also a great area to display page links like terms of use, contact, and other secondary pages.
Just like the header settings above, you will be accessing the footer settings through the "Customize" option at the upper left in the admin bar.
3.3 Creating page layouts quickly & easily
Let's face it - creating a website yourself can be a bit overwhelming. Even with all the tools out there that are suppose to make it easy... it's not.
Not until now!
Using Beaver Builder and Ultimate Beaver, you can create page layouts in 15 minutes or less. It is probably the easiest way to create a website. I'll also let you in a little secret - This is how I start all my websites too!
The process starts with selecting a template and then modifying that Ultimate Beaver template using the module settings. The final page will be a combinations of professional look and feel and branded to your company.
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