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If you haven't noticed the topic of hell is very popular these days, and for good reason.
When we talk about hell, we are speaking of how God deals with evil. We are talking about his character. We are talking about real flesh and blood people, friends, mothers, fathers, siblings, sons and daughters. Hell matters and deserves attention and study.
Until a few years ago I wasn't even aware that there were differing views on hell within the Christian tradition. Upon learning this I did a lot of research into the topic, and I owe the people at Rethinking Hell a great debt of gratitude for providing a lot of enlightening material on the topic, specifically on Conditional Immortality.
There are variations of this view, but in general Conditional Immortality holds that scripture teaches that only God is immortal, and eternal life is conditioned on being in Christ. The Bible says many things about the fate of lost, including destruction, perishing, and everlasting punishment, with the punishment being death itself ("for the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life").
My purpose for this article is not to discuss the specifics of this doctrine. If you would like to learn more, I can't think of a better place than Rethinking Hell. They have their own website, Facebook page and discussion group, as well as a podcast all under the same name.
What I really want to discuss is why are people (particularly those in ministry) so reluctant to talk about this topic? I've had discussions over the years about this topic in person and online and I've noticed a couple of trends.
For one, many have never heard that there are alternative views of hell. Upon sharing my views on Conditional Immortality, most have commented that it makes a lot of sense. Perhaps you could chalk some of that up to the reluctance of some people to get into disagreements in real life conversations, especially on such a controversial topic; however I could really see the light come on for them, so to speak, in these discussions.
It's a different story with those in ministry. There is a lot of resistance to even talk about the topic, other than to reiterate the common teaching on the subject.
My question is "Why?"
Hell is, well, hellish. Even if you don't subscribe to the Jonathan Edwards view of hell, and hold hell as eternal separation, you still have a horrible fate awaiting people. Humans are social creatures, and studies have shown that solitary confinement is one of the cruelest forms of punishments. It should make people shudder to think of someone living in isolation for all eternity.
If there was another view that had scriptural support, wouldn't you at least want to explore it? These are people we're talking about after all. It's not some abstract doctrine. While I don't like to speculate on people's motives, I have developed a couple of theories on why this is a topic that those in ministry don't want to touch. These theories are interconnected and overlap.
1. They want hell to be an eternal conscious experience.
This might seem incredulous, but unfortunately it's a very real thing. You wouldn't think someone who has experienced the love and forgiveness of Jesus would wish such a fate on another person, but even a friend of mine (who's a Conditionalist now) admitted that he had formerly reveled in the thought of people being in agony for all eternity. There were a number of theologians throughout the centuries who held that one of the joys of heaven would be to watch people burn in hell.
There is a certain trap we can fall into that wishes grace for ourselves but judgment on others. It certainly doesn't always manifest itself in wishing hell upon another individual, but we should be well aware that indulging ourselves in vindictive fantasies, even small ones, can lead there.
2. They believe in hell as a prime motivator to follow Jesus.
In conversations on this topic people have said to me "If hell isn't an eternal conscious existence, then what is the point of following Jesus?" I've been dumbfounded by this statement. I've heard it more than once, and I have no doubt that the clergy are keenly aware of this sentiment. Heaven is the carrot, and hell is the stick.
"If you died tonight, do you know where you'd spend eternity?"
Hell is often used a motivator to get people to "make a decision" for Christ.
'Wouldn't you like to know that you'd go to heaven when you die?'
'Well, sure.'
'Would you like to avoid going to hell?'
'Well, let's make a deal.'
If you grow your church in the manner, you might be afraid those same people would file out upon hearing that hell isn't as advertised.
3. They are afraid of losing their jobs.
Many Christian universities and churches have their staff sign statements of faith affirming certain doctrinal points. Hell being eternal conscious torment or eternal separation is often one of them. While I never was in a paid staff position, I did spend time in a volunteer leadership position at a church. Even though there would be no economic repercussions, I was afraid to voice my opinion, especially when the pastor just preached on the topic. If my livelihood depended on it, I doubt I'd be as open about my belief in Conditional Immortality as I have become.
4. Some fear if they're wrong about hell that they'll go to hell themselves.
This isn't unique to the doctrine of hell. For some, doctrine is of such importance that it determines whether someone is a Christian or not, rather than faith in Christ. This overlaps with point #2. If you thought that hell being an eternal conscious experience was the prime motivating factor for following Christ, and you taught something else that caused people to leave the faith, then you'd be in danger of judgment yourself.
A friend of mine, who debates this topic defending Conditional Immortality, has had his opponents tell him that he is going to hell. I can't imagine how a believer can be that presumptuous.
Of course people can study this topic and be convinced of the traditional view. I respect that. I don't expect people to adopt my position, but I think it's reasonable to discuss these things in a loving manner. After all, if something is true it will hold up to scrutiny.
Make no mistake, this conversation is already happening and needs to happen. People might try to ignore it, or attempt to shut it down with appeals to authority and tradition, but eventually every believer will need to grapple with this topic, especially those in full time ministry.
The good news is disagreements over this topic don't have to lead to fracturing and breaking off fellowship with one another. My prime motivation for discussing this topic is the vindication of Gods character, but I also hope that through this we will learn to have unity in Christ in spite of disagreements.


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- Red bean and other sweet bean pastes (豆沙, dòu shā): Bean pastes are some of the most common fillings found in Chinese desserts. Although red bean paste, made from azuki beans, is the most common worldwide, there are regional and original preferences for bean paste made from Mung bean as well as black bean known throughout history.
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- Five kernel (五仁, wǔ rén): A filling consisting of 5 types of nuts and seeds, coarsely chopped and held together with maltose syrup. Commonly used nuts and seeds include: walnuts, pumpkin seeds, watermelon seeds, peanuts, sesame, or almonds. In addition, the mixture will usually contain candied winter melon, Chinese dried ham, or pieces of rock sugar as additional flavoring.
Traditional mooncakes vary widely depending on the region where the mooncake is produced. While most regions produce traditional mooncakes with many types of fillings, they usually only make their mooncake from one type of crust or another. Although vegetarian mooncakes may use vegetable oil, many mooncakes use lard in their recipes for an optimum mouthfeel. There are three types of mooncake crust used in Chinese cuisine:
- Chewy:
This crust has a reddish-brown tone and
glossy sheen. It is the most common type of
crust used on Cantonese-style mooncakes. It
is also the most commonly seen type of
mooncake in North America and many western
countries. Chewy mooncake crusts are made
using a combination of thick sugar syrup,
lye water, flour, and oil, thus giving this
crust its rich taste and a chewy yet tender
texture. Chewiness can be increased further
by adding maltose syrup to the mixture.
- The dough is also baked into fish or piglet shapes (Cantonese: "Jue Zai Bang"; 豬仔餅; lit. "Piglet Biscuits") and sold at mooncake bakeries as a chewy snack. They often come individually packaged in small plastic baskets, to symbolize fish being caught or piglets being bound for sale.
- Flaky: Flaky crusts are most indicative of Suzhou-style mooncakes. The dough is made by rolling together alternating layers of oily dough and flour that has been stir-fried in oil. This crust has a very similar texture to the likes of puff pastry.
- Tender: Mooncakes from certain provinces of China and Taiwan are often made to be tender rather than flaky or chewy. The texture of this type of mooncake crust is similar to the likes of the shortcrust pastry used in Western pie crusts or tart shells. Tender crusts are made mainly of a homogenous mix of sugar, oil, flour, and water. This type of crust is also commonly used in other type of Chinese pastries, such as the egg tart.
Mooncake Festival, or Mid-Autumn Festival is intricately linked to the legends of Chang E, the mythical Moon Goddess of Immortality. But despite its central role in the Mid-Autumn Festival, the popularity of mooncakes has declined in recent years. Part of the reason is that people are becoming more health-conscious. Traditional mooncakes are made with lard, and a lot of sugar. Another reason for the decline in popularity is that the Moon Festival has become increasingly commercialized. People are focusing more on the exchange of gifts, and less on the traditional celebrations, such that its symbolism has eroded. Many mooncakes are bought by businessmen who give them to their clients as presents.

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Walking into Kai Lani's new location on Main Street in Montauk is like walking into an island shop on Hawaii. In fact, much of its inventory comes straight from Oahu, where one of the store's owners lives in winter.
The tropical shop has been brightened up with walls the color of a saffron sun and a turquoise-blue sea. The proprietors added new wood floors, white ceilings, and two dressing rooms curtained with vivid Hawaiian prints.
Owned by Samantha Romanowski, Kristen Burke, and Jennifer White, who lives on Oahu, Kai Lani can now be found in a prime space next door to the Corcoran Group office and just steps away from John's Pancake House. "Being one block from Main Street there was only so much foot traffic. This is better than the old location for sure," said Ms. Burke.
Customers can expect to find clothing in sizes that range from fish-printed infant rompers to plus-size clothing for women. A men's clothing line has also been added; it includes Hawaiian-print shirts that are made by a seamstress in Hawaii from vintage fabrics scouted by Ms. White at flea markets, estate sales, and secondhand stores. Colorful clutch bags for women are also custom made.
A line of jewelry called Ki-ele is shipped in from the Big Island, too. It includes bangle bracelets with freshwater pearls and other dangling charms and shells. Shoppers can also find big, chunky turquoise rings, surf books, lotions and potions, shoes and boots, totes, and little summer dresses.
Ms. Burke is the creator of a jewelry line called Kris B Designs, mostly made with beach glass found in Montauk and Hawaii. The women have created a T-shirt line that will be tailored to the season, with shamrocks for St. Patrick's Day and surfers, the Lighthouse, fish, and anchors at other times. Silk-screened pillows, also decorated with maritime motifs, add to the beachy mix.
The store is open every weekday but Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends. Once summer hits, the hours will be extended, and the store will be open seven days a week.


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Growing up, this was always one of my favorite songs – now whenever I hear it, I think about summertime when I was a kid:
I just fell in love with this arrangement by The Nylons when I heard it many years ago – it's just 4 guys singing a cappella with a little percussion on back-up (I bought a couple of their albums because of this one song):
Someone at one of the blogs that I visit posted this today, which is what inspired today's post – this is just so much fun. Cello players are totally awesome:
Hope today's musical selections put a little pep in your step! Have a great weekend –
"What all the wise men promised has not happened, and what all the damned fools said would happen has come to pass." - Lord Melbourne
"We voted for these people. We should be allowed to taser them." - Mike
"You guys just don't spend enough time giving yourself cool but limited super-powers. This is the internet." - lauraw
"Whoever undertakes to set himself up as judge in the field of truth and knowledge is shipwrecked by the laughter of the gods" - Albert Einstein
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." - Edmund Burke
"The essential American soul is hard, isolate, stoic, and a killer. It has never yet melted." - D.H. Lawrence
"If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace." – Thomas Paine
"God doesn't call the equipped - he equips those he calls." - Barbara Curtis
"Hand-written notes in cursive writing are still the finest personal way of saying thank you. The people who send those after interviews are the ones who get the jobs."
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I Took
Bush's Place in Vietnam
19, 2003
By Jack Balkwill
rode a tank in the generals' rank
when the blitzkrieg raged
and the bodies stank"
Mick Jagger, "Sympathy for the Devil"
Bush is a coward. I am the one who took his place in Vietnam,
so I should know.
Corporate media have convinced the masses of a fictitious
warrior Bush, who is a hero. This has been effective, as a
neighbor recently told me that If Gore had been elected,
he wouldnt have had the guts to attack Iraq. My heart sank
when I heard that, as I cannot fathom how it takes guts
to order bombs to be dropped on children. Only cowards can
do such things. Cowards who desert from war themselves while
insisting that the working class bleed and die for the excesses
of their national security state.
I have marched for peace many times with friends who are
war veterans, and others who are long veterans of the peace
movement. I opposed all of the Bush wars-- the invasion of
Panama, Afghanistan, the various Iraqi Wars. I opposed Daddy
Bushs arming Saddam and protecting him politically for so
long. Daddy Bush was the pilot who bailed out on his crew,
leaving them to crash and die in WW2. Cowardice runs deep
in the Bush family.
During the Vietnam War, when Bush deserted from the Texas
National Guard, the National Security State found itself to
be one short on cannon fodder, so they sent me. A member of
the peasant class, I was expendable. Bush loved the war up
to the point of actually risking his own investment class
ass, to employ a favorite term of his father. He supported
the war mind you-- has always enjoyed killing, setting the
all-time execution record for governors, though brother Jeb
has competed well in Florida.
I was at Fort Meade, Maryland for three months prior to being
sent to Vietnam. My military bosses assured me they had friends
in the Pentagon who could keep me from going to war. A lieutenant
was dispatched to the Pentagon with a full-time job of wandering
the halls in pursuit of this. The friends proved to be less
powerful than believed, and I became an advisor to combat
units for US Army Vietnam and Military Assistance Command,
traveling all over the country to daily witness the hatred,
greed and delusion of war, the lowest activity of my species.
I was an ignorant kid who knew nothing about what was happening.
Nothing in my life had prepared me for understanding. My working
class father voted Republican, because Eisenhower was a Republican
and like him, a World War Two vet. I didnt even know there
was a peace movement, as I was sent before it surged, in 1966.
The Stars and Stripes newspaper in Vietnam was so full of
propaganda that by comparison the Wall Street Journal is objective
on national security matters. I didnt know that the South
Vietnam government was a corrupt cesspool hated by its people
and forced down their throats by old fashioned imperialism.
Most of us went in order to avoid prison (we also had the
choice of suicide, taken by more than 60,000 vets of that
war since).
My heroes are those who oppose war, which is the only sane
approach to it. Those who stand up to the warmongers have
suffered greatly, often beaten and jailed, and sometimes murdered
for that position. Martin Luther King, Jr. appeared to know
where it would get him when he said I may not get there with
you. He had called the United States the greatest purveyor
of violence in the world today not long before the bullet
tore into his flesh. But the cowardly Bush cant get enough
of war.
I have been under fire for days at a time, with such fear
beyond fear that it really requires a new word. Those who
order wars never see the bleeding or hear the screams. I have
seen rivers of blood and have given thanks for the insane
roar of battle when it hid the screams of my comrades, to
keep me from going entirely mad. But Bush can order a war
casually, just before his golf game.
In a nightmare I faced Bush and said You cowardly son of
a bitch, I took your place in Vietnam. I could see in his
glazed, alcoholic eyes the denial which kept him from understanding.
His handlers convinced him that if he put on a flight jacket
and flew to an aircraft carrier, he must be a hero (even if
it cost $800,000 as it underscored the hypocrisy of his fiscal
conservative claim, habitually unnoticed by corporate media
as the national debt soars).
On 9/11, when the nation needed leadership, Bush hid at an
Air Force Base. The most protected person on the planet went
into hiding, not because he was in danger, but because he
is a coward. I cannot imagine another president who would
have hid like that. Even the spineless Nixon would have seen
it is the job of a president to go to the White House and
assure the masses that everything is under control.
The Democrats seem unable to locate an issue with which to
oppose Bush. May I suggest the truth? The single image Bush
has promoted is flag-waving hero of the Republic. The evidence
proves he is a coward.
Jack Balkwill is a Vietnam veteran who has won national writing
awards for poetry, fiction and nonfiction. Mr. Balkwill owns
the web site Liberty
Underground of Virginia (LUV). Mr. Balkwill encourages
your comments and can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Hi Jacques, Thank you for your quick responce. On Thu, 7 Nov 2002, Jacques Garrigue wrote: |From: Walid Taha <email@example.com> | |> Were nested quantifiers (either existentials or universals) considered in |> the context of OCaml? If not, are there plans to add them? Thanks. | |I'm not sure of what you are asking about, and whether this is |relevant to the question of runtime casts. Sorry if it wasn't clear, but you've answered along the right lines. Need to dynamic casting (outside specifics of the oo setting) sometimes can be replaced by abstract datatypes (existentials) or dependent types (which you mention below). |If this is a question of type systems, then yes there are nested |universal quantifiers in ocaml, which you can use either through |object types (polymorphic methods), record types (polymorphic fields) |or the module system (not first-class quantification, but this was not |explicit in your question). |For existential quantification, you only get it more or less with |modules. Note that modules defined by "let module" are a bit weak in |this context, as the types they define cannot escape their scope. | |Does this answer your question, or were you talking about something |else? Certainly. Do you know if there are any plans to add nested quantifiers explicitly? |By the way, for the expressivity addict (Curry-style), there is now a |branch in CVS with support for a specific form of dependent types. You |can get it by | cvs update -r multimatch `cat testlabl/dirs_multimatch` |(when it is not broken). |I plan to provide it as a patch after the next release. This sounds very interesting! I'll check it. Thanks! Walid. ------------------- To unsubscribe, mail email@example.com Archives: http://caml.inria.fr Bug reports: http://caml.inria.fr/bin/caml-bugs FAQ: http://caml.inria.fr/FAQ/ Beginner's list: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ocaml_beginners


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How many times do we have to meet a "new" Hillary Clinton.
Hillary has bigger problems that reinventing herself as the email scandal is proving. The Daily Signal has more on the newest email problems. The Hill is reporting that "the fixer" is ready to acknowledge that, "Yes, there were maybe some bad things that happened but now let's move on," doing what democrats do best: sweep problems under the rug until the press moves on.
It may not be that easy to "just move on" since Hillary's America cracks the top 10 at the box office. (To watch the trailer click on Hillary's America).)
Hillary's VP candidate - Tim Kain - promises a bill to legalize illegal immigrants in "first 100 days", of course he would have to win to do that. The DNC and prime time speakers avoid mentions of the real problems -- terrorism and ISIS.
Courtney O'Brien sums up last night at the DNC with a few paragraphs...most of the media misses the irony in some many of the speeches. Ms. O'Brien also tells us that viewers are quick to remind Mrs. Obama that it isn't true that Hillary never quits on anything with one word: Benghazi
Will our blog be considered a dystopia place if we have this on our site.
Upstate NY takes another hit with another business closing.
Anti-abortion duo behind Planned Parenthood videos cleared. But nothing stops Planned Parenthood from demanding more - including wanting abortions expanded.
Tuesday's with Thomas Sowell.


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Johnny Vidacovich was honored with the Best of the Beat's Lifetime Achievement in Music during a ceremony at the Orpheum Theater last night. Before he took the stage to accept his award, we screened a short documentary on his music career. The video—which also features Vidacovich, James Singleton, Stanton Moore, George Porter Jr. and Ernie Elly—focuses on his early years, as well as his time with Astral Project.
The film was produced by produced by Fred Kasten and Lenny Delbert of Pan Am Communications.


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Durango Boulevard renaming proposed
City Councilman Phil Cortez wants to honor César Chávez by renaming Durango Boulevard after the late Latino civil rights activist and labor leader, a request that could become a major battle in the final months of his last term in office.
Cortez filed paperwork Thursday that begins the process of changing Durango, the southern border of downtown, to "César E. Chávez Boulevard."
His plan rekindled memories of another attempt to rename Durango that played out in 2002-03.
Then-Councilman Bobby Perez wanted to rename the boulevard after the late Senior U.S. District Judge H.F. "Hippo" Garcia. The council unanimously approved the change and then, bowing to public pressure, reversed its decision.
An effort in the late 1990s to honor Chávez by renaming Commerce Street after him also was shot down by the council under community opposition.
In both instances, opponents pointed to several reasons — from historical to fiscal — to leave the street names alone.
Cortez said he's considered those issues and thinks he's on firm ground. Still, he plans to follow a thorough public vetting process, which he hopes to complete before his term ends after the May 14 council election. He's asked city staff to estimate the cost and to continue researching the history of the Durango name.
"There was no Mr. or Mrs. Durango that we named the street after," Cortez said, adding that honoring Chávez is "overdue."
"He is an American hero," he said. "I think it's a fitting way to honor him."
Cortez submitted a "council consideration request" to the city clerk's office bearing the signatures of council members Mary Alice Cisneros, David Medina, Ray Lopez and Justin Rodriguez. Such requests generally go through one or more City Council committees before the full council votes on them.
In his request, Cortez notes more than 20 major U.S. cities have a street named after Chávez, who co-founded the National Farm Workers Association. They include Houston, Dallas, Austin, Los Angeles, Chicago and Denver.
Jaime Martinez, chairman of the board for the César E. Chávez Legacy and Educational Foundation and a friend of the civil rights leader, said sentiment has progressed since the last time there was an effort to name a street after Chávez.
"I don't think it's going to be a fight. I believe that people have realized that we have heroes," Martinez said. "And heroes do not become heroes by just their name. It's about the work and it's about the struggles. And I think that people will be very receptive to Philip Cortez and the City Council honoring this great leader."
The San Antonio Conservation Society could take issue with the effort. Its president, Rollette Schreckenghost-Smith, could not be reached for comment. But the society opposed renaming Durango the last time.
Maria Watson Pfeiffer, a Durango historian who fought the name change in the early 2000s, said Thursday the street was realigned to become the boulevard that exists today for HemisFair '68. Before that, the street ran from the West Side toward the San Antonio River and dates back to the late 19th century.
Several streets within the original confines of San Antonio were named after cities and states in Mexico, she said, and they're considered historic.
Changing a street name has ramifications — from maps, street signage and Internet searches to fiscal implications in the private and public sectors. According to the Bexar Appraisal District's Internet database, there are nearly 600 addresses along Durango Boulevard.
Perez, the former councilman, said he's talked to Cortez about his proposal.
"The advice I'm giving is to have a full and complete public process on the request and on the change and get everyone's input," he said. "With a complete public process, everyone will be able to make an informed decision."
Cortez said that would happen.
"I believe in César Chávez and the work he did for civil rights," Cortez said, moments after filing his paperwork with the clerk's office. "To me, this is a fitting way to honor who is easily the world's most renowned Latino civil rights activist."
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Civil War Descriptions A thru C
Absalom Grimes Confederate Mail Runner
Released in the 1920's, Missourians enjoyed this true story as told by Grimes, The book begins with a recounting of Grimes' association with Samuel Clemens and their first organization of Rebel cavalrymen - with "Mark Twain" on his mule! Fantastic accounts, breath taking escapes. Reprint, 216 pages, $16.95
Caravan, including a report on
the search to discover the burial site of Mary Alphonsa Thompson, S.L.
by Alice Anne Thompson
|The author, Alice Anne Thompson, was a young woman when she became enthralled with the mysterious circumstances surrounding her great-aunts death. It was not the death, but, the actual place of her burial that has baffled family and historians these many years. Readers will move along through history and follow in the footsteps of these travelers in 1867and those in modern day as they search for her actual gravesite.. Soft Cover. 227 pages plus an index and plentiful end notes. $24.95
Army Greybacks
By Brigadier General Isaac R. Sherwoodin 1889. A barrel of laughs! Graphic cartoons of these detestable creatures of human nature! "He was the friend that always stuck," stated ex-Confederate Geo.W. Pierce. 43 pgs. $4.50
Battle of Blackwater, Milford, Johnson County, Missouri
This capture of southern soldiers was the largest to ever take place during the Civil War in Missouri. These raw recruits were headed for "Price's Army." Reports differ as to the actual number of prisoners taken that December, 1861, day, some say 600, other state over 1300. Joanne Eakin has compiled a list of 736 men from National Archives files. Many references to the event. Soft-cover, 35 pgs, indexed; great reference at $5.50BACK
Battle of the Blue
Another reprint by Two Trails.The complete title is "The Battle of the Blue and the 2nd Regiment* K.S.M.* October 22, 1864 * The Fight* The Captivity* The Escape*.. The author of the book is James W. Steele. Printed in 1896, it was written with the express purpose of honoring the Kansas Regiment and those men who served within the ranks, at the dedication of the historical monument in Gage Park, Topeka, Kansas. The book details in depth, the involvement of the Second Kansas State Militia at Westport and just prior to that fight, the battle of Big. Blue River. Rosters, casualty lists, etc. on the Kansas Regiment. Wonderful tribute and outstanding story. 156 pages, sc, $14.95 BACK
Battle of Independence
By Joanne C. Eakin. Brand new title. This battle has long been ignored by historians and now Ms. Eakin has brought it back to life. The confrontation took place around the Historic Square of Independence in August of 1862. The fore runner of Lone Jack the next week. The book is softcover, 51/2 X 8 $13.95 Fully indexed; many historical photographs; well researched explanatory maps. TOP NOTCH WORK!
Battle of Lone Jack, Missouri
By Joanne C. Eakin. This has been a long time in the works, and well worth waiting for! Fought on August 16, 1862, this engagement has never had a full history compiled. The book contains first-hand accounts, troop rosters of those involved, known casualties, details of the battle, etc. Many personal experiences are related. Photos, illustrations, full index. 8 1/2 x 8 inch. 308 pages includes the index. $14.95.BACK
Battle of Pilot Knob
by Carolyn Bartels.Text was taken from the eyes of her ancester, Dr. Seymour D. Carpenter as a participant in this famous battle. Additional information is included as taken from Capt. Mackey's report as Price's engineer, and a contributing witness in the inquiry into Price's raid. Softcover, 47 pgs. $4.50
|Pilot Knob;
The Thermopylae of the West * * * *
Original reprint.Compiled by Cyrus A. Peterson and Joseph Mills Hanson in 1914.
|Original introduction and an added one by Walter Busch, curator of Fort Davidson State Historic Battlefield. Movements are followed by first hand accounts of the participants. Primarily the 2nd MSM, Montgomery's battery, 2nd Mo. Light Artillery, the 47th MSM. Wonderful descriptive terms, told in their own words, these many contributors detail the famous battle that was Price's first objective on his glorified raid of 1864. 270 pgs of text, plus the telegrams that survived are given in a special section.. Fully indexed, photo's.. $16.95 See also Iowa Boy Makes Good
Battle of Rock Creek: The Battle That Wasn't
The battle that wasn't. Joanne Eakin researched the first skirmish of violence in Jackson County, Missouri in 1861. This was the first meeting of men, of natural opposite persuasions and you can imagine what happened next. Good little booklet. soft-cover booklet, stapled, $2.50BACK
Battle of Wilson's Creek
Carolyn Bartels researched the Wilson's Creek records within the Official Records and naturally she rehashed the whole idea behind the downfall of the Union troops. Then she sorted out who was who, and who fought with who in this battle. See if you agree. soft-cover, $5.50
Battlefields of the Civil War
Another by William C. Davis. Well documented; colorful maps, illustration and easy to read text explaining the actions, within this oversized volume. A must have for the home library. $19.95..
Battle Flags of Texas In the Confederacy
Researched and compiled by Alan K. Sumrall. 176 pages, 8 ½ by 11, 80 color plates, period halftones. Hardback, $29.95. Top notch beautiful book.
Battles and Biographies of Missourian's and or the Civil War Period of Our State
By William Larkin Webb. First published in 1900, this book is now a classic and has been reprinted by Oak Hill Publishing Co., of Springfield, Mo. Excellent biographies of men taken from interviews. From the opening shots of the War in Missouri to the last encounter of 1864, where, "History will not condemn Price for saving his army." Good photo's, 423 pages soft-cover edition $22.00.
Col. R.S. Bevier's History of the 1st & 2nd Missouri Confederate Brigades
Originally written by Bevier in 1879 and reprinted by Two Trails in 1997. The wonderfully written famous old book all Missourians enjoyed in the early years following the war. Text follows Bevier and his men throughout the war. Filled with stories of humor and tragedy. This is probably one of the most honest, uncolored works, detailing this famous brigade and its men. It is widely used as reference by many serious authors on war in Missouri. It is written without malice, but with truthful accounts of happenings, running the full spectrum of emotions.. The book contains 480 pages, indexed. Soft-cover at $24.95. Hard cover $34.95
|Behind Enemy Lines The memoirs and writings of Brig. Genl. Sidney Jackman
|An important contribution to the historiography of the Civil War in the Trans-Mississippi. Marked by wit and candor, Jackman's writings provide insights into the small unit actions and guerrilla skirmishes which typified the war in Missouri. Includes the unknown recording of the battle of Lone Jack. Compiled and arranged by Rick Norton of Oak Hills Publishing. Foot-notes, fully indexed, a wonderful addition to your library at, $16.95
Bevier's Index of Survivors of the 1st & 2nd Missouri Brigade.
Taken from Bevier's book for those who like lists. Home address and occupation when known. sc $3.00BACK
By Carolyn M. Bartels. The wife, the mother, the sister and the sweetheart all bade adieu to their loved ones, cheering them on with words of love and encouragement, then turned toward their lonely homes to take up the tasks that had been those of the stronger. They shouldered the burdens, met the responsibilities, endured the privations, all the while hoping and praying for their loved ones on the battlefront. Many of these brave women had been reared in wealth and luxury with servants to do their every bidding and had never known any kind of manual labor, but, when necessity demanded their aid, they willingly laid hold with untrained their hands and and met every challenge with that indomitable courage born of true patriotism. These are their stories. Indexed. 208 pages. $13.95
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Tales - The Civil War in Missouri
By Carolyn M. Bartels. The beautiful state of Missouri played host to over 1162 recorded engagements during the four long years of Civil War within it's borders. This historic era, though tragic, held it's humorous events and it's tragedy. From this, some wonderful stories have emerged, enough to fill several volumes of such works. We are proud to present the second in our series of Civil War stories. The men of Missouri answered their call to arms and when it was all over there was left for posterity some of histories most famous legends...the James brothers, the dashing cavalry officer, JO Shelby, the legends of Wm. Quantrill and 'Bloody Bill Anderson' and the list goes on and on. Indexed. 255 pages. $14.95.
Black Union Soldiers in the Civil War
By Hondon B. Hargrove. Powerful and excellent reference work. Photo's, Bibl. section, tables, etc. Hardcover edition, fully indexed. 270 pages. $39.95
Beyond The Adobe Walls
By Sister Patricia Manion SL
Research on her first book, Only One Heart, introduced "PJ", as she is known to her friends, to the work of the Sisters of Loretto in New Mexico. During that time she taught at Our Lady of Light Academy where she says, "I fell in love with the students and Santa Fe." Two years ago, after years of teaching in Illinois and Colorado, she returned to Santa Fe to write Beyond the Adobe Walls. In the years between she studied Jungian Psychology in Switzerland and gave workshops on dreams and the Individuation process. Currently she is finishing a book about the Sisters of Loretto in China. Soft cover. 200 pages. Fully indexed. $14.50.
by: Nicole Etcheson
|"An ambitious, important, long overdue, and very successful revisionist history of the organization of the Kansas Territory........Essential reading for anyone interested in the ideological origins of the Civil War" says Kenneth Winkle, author of "The Young Eagle: The Rise of Abraham Lincoln". Hard Cover. Indexed. 370 pages. $35.00
Bloody Bill Anderson: The Short, Savage Life of a Civil War Guerrilla
Written by Albert Castel and Tom Goodrich, whose view differ greatly, this book has sparked reviews of extraordinary number and conception of the work. Folks, we will not pass judgment! You be the judge on this new outlook. Hardcover $24.95
|The Civil War Story of Bloody Bill Anderson
by Larry Wood
|Although William "Bloody Bill" Anderson always warrants special mention in books about Confederate Civil War guerrilla William Quantrill, Anderson's story has scarcely been told in it's own right. In this publication Larry Wood aims "neither to condemn nor to justify, but, merely to tell a story that I find fascinating - the story of perhaps the bloodiest man in America's deadliest war." Soft cover. 271 pages. Indexed. $22.95
Boys of the Best Families in the State
By Bob Schmidt.
"Accepting a challenge made in 1999 for a book on Missouri Confederates, I have chosen Company E, 2nd Missouri Cavalry. My portrayal of the men of Company E is in three segments. First: biographic profiles on each soldier, their background and lives after the Civil War are researched as well as possible. Second: the soldiers wartime career is researched from service records, letters home, stories handed down, etc. Third: wartime conditions as they are reported to have existed in Southeast Missouri - from the very homes of those men in Company E - is used whenever possible. Through a comfortable mix of history and genealogy, a better understanding of our war - the American Civil War - will hopefully emerge". Soft Cover, 456 pages, extensive source pages, fully indexed. $29.95.
Bravest of the Brave: A History of Major Lebbeus Pindall's 9th Missouri Battalion of Sharpshooters
By Carolyn M. Bartels. It is aptly described by "While the country will long mourn the loss of the officers and men who fell as brave martyrs to our cause, the historians of this revolution will record them as 'the bravest of the brave." M.M.Parsons. Pindall led his men into the thickest of battles, operating as advance on most occasions. The first ones in and the last ones out. Battle reports detailing involvements, as full a roster as could be located, casualty lists, desertions, promotions , and surrender. 106 pages. $12.95. Soft Cover
Buffalo Soldiers: A Narrative of the Negro Cavalry in the West
Authored by William H. Leckie. The most complete history of these men and their fights. One was pressed to endure those times. Thrilling tribute to a valiant, proud corp. Soft-cover $14.95
Camp Jackson, St Louis Mo., Organization of State Troops
A complete history of Camp Jackson from the beginning of the State troops and their various units in Missouri up through 1861. From the files of the Missouri State Archives. Hundreds of men enlisted and went through these gates. From Joanne C. Eakin, available in sc, stapled center, 50 pages, indexed. $9.00
Campaigning With General Marmaduke: Narratives and Roster of the 8th Missouri Cavalry, CSA
By James E. McGhee. Jim again does an excellent job on this primary source material. Included is everything that appeared on the data cards within the roster. The text is derived from two diaries, which tell of day to day activities of Jeffer's 8th Cavalry. Fully foot-noted and indexed. Soft-cover. $14.95.
|The Campaigns of General
Nathan Bedford Forrest
By General Thomas Jordan and J.P. Pryor
|With a new introduction by Albert
Castel. Softcover edition. Maps, Rosters, 600 plus pages, $25.00
Cavaliers of the Brush
By Michael Banasik
Far more on Quantrill in Texas. This books is authored by none other than Michael Banasik, who has a whole series out on the Trans-Mississippi. $17.95
Charles Hart, Alias
Charles Harris, has researched the Charles Hart, long described in many accounts as actually William Quantrill. Documentation is all convincing, but the actual proof is in the written word. Harris has done a commendable project with this small booklet. Researchers of Quantrill will find this most interesting. 8 ½ X 11, stapled. $3.50
Tragedy - The Ridge Family and the decimation of a people.
By Thurman Wilkins. "This deeply researched, fascinating portrayal of the Ridges provides a much-needed broadening of our perspective of perhaps the greatest and saddest epic of Indian-White history in the United States. It is indispensable to the scholar, but, also, enthralling and eye-opening to the general reader. A notable work, indeed!" ---Alvin M. Josephy, JR. Excellent reference work. Soft Cover. $24.95
By Edward Everett Dale and Gaston Litton. The 200 letters in this book chronicle more than forty years of history in the old Cherokee Nation --- from removal through the Civil War to Reconstruction --- as recorded in the correspondence of the Ridge-Watie-Boudinot families. The minority leaders of the nation, they were better known as "The Treaty Party". In 1835 they agreed to the removal of the Cherokee Nation to the Indian Territory. As a consequence the family leaders were assassinated by the opposing faction under Chief John Ross. The book details the lives and thoughts of such men as John Rollin Ridge, who followed the gold rush to California, Gen. Stan Watie., the Confederate General, and E.C. Boudinot, the Cherokee delegate to the Confederate congress. The Journal of American History calls this book -"A valuable contribution to an intriguing phase of Oklahoma and Indian history". Soft cover. 320 pages. $21.95
Civil War Casualty List
Wilson's Creek, Pea Ridge, Blue Mills, Morristown, Sugar Creek, Carthage, Elk Horn Tavern, Lexington, Drywood. Researched from National Archives. This list is also included within indexes of Forgotten Men. Softcover. $3.50
Civil War Guerrilla Goes on Trial. The Case of G. Byron Jones in 1864.
By J. C. Eakin. To be convicted of being a guerrilla during the Civil War in Missouri meant if he was captured, death was almost immediate. Jones got captured! He faced charges on, naturally, being one of "those," a bushwhacker, a horse thief, bridge burner, stealing slaves for resale and assisting in capturing a steamboat. Prison life quickly loosened his tongue. Soft-cover, 50 pages, indexed. $5.50
Civil War Justice: Union Army Executions Under Lincoln
This one we have read, cover to cover. Informative, heartbreaking, justice fulfilled. The emotional gamut is fully explored. Well worth the study. New meaning is given to the oft heard phrase, "They didn't execute anyone during the Civil War". But, yes, they certainly did! Hardcover. 246 pages. Indexed. $24.95.
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County Missouri in the Civil War
By Bruce Nichols. Johnson County, located in the west - central portion of Missouri, was the scene of continuous guerrilla warfare during the Civil War. It's location, along the frontier of western settlement near strife-torn Kansas, contributed to the hostilities. It's population, holding mixed loyalties and differing political views, was also a source of trouble. Most of the fighting was guerrilla type warfare. This consisted of Confederate Partisan operations against Union occupation troops and Federal countermeasures against the guerrillas. The book details the four years of continual violence from raids from Kansas, outlaw bands raiding, and the Union countermeasures in the virtually lawless area. A good read! Indexed. 134 pages. $13.95
Check out Bruce's new book at this location! CLICK HERE!!! (or go to book descriptions D thru G, Guerrilla Warfare in Missouri, 1862)
|The Civil War In Missouri Day By Day 1861 - 1865 The Missouri Classic! By Carolyn Bartels
|Written in 1992, the book over the years has sold thousands of copies and is considered by most readers as a Missouri classic. The book is required and suggested reading for many Missouri Civil War re-enactors groups. From raids, battles, skirmishes, and the pursuit of the outlaw and guerrilla bands, the numerous Union scouting parties, right down to the systematic burning out of southern sympathizers; this book has something for each reader within its cover. Excellent gift for the Civil War reader. Autograph upon request. This book now has a new format and easier to read composition. Indexed by name and date.Soft-cover edition 231 pages $21.95. Hardcover edition $32.95.
Civil War Military Prisoners Sent To Missouri State Penitentiary.
Bet you don't know how these men were identified prior to finger-printing? And we aren't telling. This book is a very valuable research tool, as many were sent there during the turbulent war years. Compiled by Joanne C. Eakin. Indexed, 41 pages, $5.50 (Our secret will be revealed when you read the book!)
|Civil War Medicine
by C. Keith Wilbur M.D.
|Takes a doctor to write a medical book accurately. This is one of them. Dr. Wilbur details instruments, treatments, casualties, supplies, home remedies etc.. All necessary in a time of war when shortages and lack of today's knowledge prevailed. 111 pages, soft-cover. indexed etc.. $14.95
|Civil War on the Missouri-Kansas Border
by Donald L. Gilmore
|Donald Gilmore, in this factual accounting of the conflict, brings to light many unreported and under reported incidents in the confrontation that began in the 1850's and lasted even after the end of the Civil War. Although both the Jayhawkers and guerrillas were equally ruthless in the hard fought "war without quarter", Mr. Gilmore explains some of the abuses and atrocities committed by Senator and Union Major General James Lane's men and explains that Quantrill's men had no choice when the policy of the US Army was to exterminate them on sight without trial or capture. An excellent read. Hard Cover. 384 pages. Indexed. $35.00
Civil War In The Indian Territory
Written by Steve Cottrell. From its beginning with the bloody battle of Wilson's Creek on August 10, 1861, to its end in surrender on June 23, 1865, the Civil War in the Indian Territory proved to be a test of valor and endurance for both sides. Soft-cover with cover art by the famous Missouri artist, Andy Thomas. 112 pages, indexed. $9.95
Civil War In Texas and New Mexico Territory
By Steve Cottrell. On February 23, 1861, Texas seceded from the Union and on March 2, of that same year, joined the Confederacy. Within a month the Texans were embroiled in the fighting. The text relates battles of this western front, the bread basket of the Confederacy. 112 pages, soft-cover & indexed. $9.95
Civil War In The Western Territories
By Ray Colton. An often forgotten area of the Civil War was that which was fought in the Western Territory of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah. Good detail. Good book. Soft-cover $17.95
Civil War on the Western Border, 1854 - 1865
Written by Jay Monaghan. The first phase of the Civil War was fought west of the Mississippi River, at least six years before the first shots at Fort Sumter. It was fought back and forth across the borders of Kansas and Missouri. Great reference work by a recognized authority on Border War events of those turbulent years. soft-cover, indexed, $18.00
|Civil War Stories of Missouri
By Carolyn Bartels
|A collection of light stores, gathered from old, out-of print county histories and Civil War records. It's an easy read and not a lot of heavy thinking is required to enjoy it. Soft-cover, 330 pgs, $15.95
Clay County, Missouri; The Civil War Years
Written by Carolyn Bartels. Fascinating accounts of a strife torn county by the division of her Pro-Southern and Pro-Union citizens beginning with 1860. Details activities within Clay county during those four years. It was time to choose which side you were on. No fence sitters allowed. 69 pgs. Soft-cover. $9.00.
|The Cole Younger
by Donald Hale
|This marvelous collection of newspaper articles that tell the life of Cole Younger comes from one of the finest newspaper collections existing. Many articles are from the 1800's. Soft Cover. $14.95
The Class of 1846
Authored by John C. Waugh. The book traces a singular group of men from plebes into important Civil War leaders, and all the while illuminating the strong connections among them, as well as the power of political events that place them opposite one another in history and battle. 635 pages, illustrated, bargain priced at $23.95.
Confederate Commissary General
By Lucius Ballinger Northrup. Ever wonder how all that food got shifted around! And all those supplies and a somewhat even distribution among all the forces. Political infighting disrupted it considerably! This is an excellent reference work for Civil War historians. Hardcover. 356 pages, illustrations and index. $24.95.
Confederate Records From The United Daughters of the Confederacy Files
In about 1923, the U.D.C., started collecting veteran's records across the state and from many sources. Over 7500 Missouri veterans are represented within these massive files. Each veterans record contains a varied amount of material, many going back several generations, with Revolutionary War ancestors and much family genealogical data included. Other have only a few lines. These records are extra valuable as they have never before been made available to the general public for research. Joanne Eakin, compiler is hoping for a total of eight volumes.
Vol. I Consists of records for veterans with surnames "A" through "B"BACK
Vol. II Consists of records for veterans with surnames "C" through "D"
Vol. III Consists of records for veterans with surnames "E" through "Hardwick"
Vol. IV Consists of records for veterans with surnames "Hardy" through "J"
Vol. V Consists of records for veterans with surnames "King through Mirrick"
Vol. VI Consists of records for veterans with surnames " Mitchell thru Saye"
Vol. VII Consists of records for veterans with surnames "Scanlon thru Vowell"
Vol. VIII is now finished.Waadle takes you thru Zee.
Each volume is arranged alphabetically by surname, plus an every name index as found within the files
Each volume is available in hard-cover at $37.50. Soft-cover at $27.95. You'll want the set!
These Records consist of memberships for Missouri Chapters ONLY!BUT not necessarily limited to military service within a Missouri military unit!


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Doris Burke Tells Paul Pierce About Rajon Rondo's Torn ACL [VIDEO]
ESPN's Doris Burke delivered the bad news to Paul Pierce that point guard Rajon Rondo will be out for the season with a torn ACL. See Pierce's animated reaction.
Man, what a bummer. After a hard-fought win by the Boston Celtics over the Miami Heat 100-98 in double overtime on Sunday, Paul Pierce learned that Rajon Rondo will be out for the remainder of the 2012-13 season. ESPN's Doris Burke broke the bad news to Pierce that Rondo suffered a torn ACL in Friday's loss to the Atlanta Hawks.
Pierce's reaction was very telling. He understands just how much Rajon Rondo means to the Boston Celtics. You could almost see the wheels turning inside of Pierce's head that he and Kevin Garnett are older players and that any chance the Celtics had of competing this season was gone. That will definitely be the case. Boston will be fortunate to just make the playoffs without Rondo.
The Boston Celtics will be featured next Thursday night at 8:00pm on 104.5 The Team. The Rondo-less Celtics will host the Los Angeles Lakers on February 7th. Your home for the best NBA action is 104.5 The Team, ESPN Radio.
Brian Noe is the Brand Manager at 104.5 The Team, ESPN Radio in Albany, NY. Brian also hosts "The Noe Show" weekdays from 1-3 pm ET on WTMM.


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Students can choose from two specialization options: Preschool/Primary or Child and Family Services.
Students gain experience working with children as part of thier field work experience and through the Teacher Education Program (TEP).
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The embattled ex-head of the research center at the heart of the Climate-gate scandal dropped a bombshell over the weekend, admitting in an interview with the BBC that there has been no global warming over the past 15 years.
Phil Jones, former head of the Climatic Research Unit (CRU) of the University of East Anglia, made a number of eye-popping statements to the BBC's climate reporter on Sunday. Data from CRU, where Jones was the chief scientist, is key evidence behind the claim that the growth of cities (which are warmer than countryside) isn't a factor in global warming and was cited by the U.N.'s climate science body to bolster statements about rapid global warming in recent decades.
Jones's latest statements seemed to contradict the CRU's data.
In response to the question, "do you agree that from 1995 to the present there has been no statistically significant global warming?", Jones said yes, adding that the average increase of 0.12C per year over that time period "is quite close to the significance level. Achieving statistical significance in scientific terms is much more likely for longer periods, and much less likely for shorter periods."
Jones is nevertheless 100% confident that the climate has warmed, he stated, admitting that the Climate-gate scandal has undermined public confidence in science. The scandal has worn down Jones as well: Since the e-mails emerged -- and were subsequently posted online at www.EastAngliaEmails.com -- Jones has stepped down from his position, been forced to admit that he "misjudged" the handling of requests for information, and even acknowledged contemplating suicide.
Jones also allowed for the possibility that the world as a whole was warmer in medieval times than it is today -- a concession that may also undermine theories that global warming is caused by man.
In addition, Jones admitted that an overall lack of organization, and his poor record keeping and office-tidying skills, had contributed to his reluctance to share data with critics, which he regretted.
"To say when you're the record keeper for the globe's temperature that you're not a good record keeper, well, that's going to come back to haunt you for a long, long time," Pat Michaels.of the Cato Institute, a public-policy think tank, told Fox News.
For more information, see the full interview at BBC News.


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As I sat in the corner, curled in the fetal position rocking back and forth, the tall voluptuous neon green siren beckoned me as beads of sweat trickled down her curvaceous frame. Her eyes said, "You know you want me." But my gut said, "No, I don't." As I scrambled further up the corner, scratching my nails against the chalky, crumbling drywall, I screamed, "NO!!! Leave me alone!! You will never force me!" The temptress leaned over and poured the contents of her plastic outline over me. That was my end and my undoing. The Mountain Dew in the refrigerator silenced my screams in one foul swoop.
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|Leviathan, Thomas Hobbes
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Instead of waiting to update you on my 4th week weigh-in when I haven't even discussed my 3rd week, I'm just going to combine it into one post. How about that? 🙂
Last week's weigh in was a little disappointing because I maintained my weight but it got me thinking about the some of the new habits I've picked up since I started Nutrisystem. I have not had fast food in almost a month. On other diets I have tried in the past, I would have a consumed at least something from McDonald's by now simply because it was OK if it was within my point range. I still could go by McDonald's and have something if I wanted to but I am happy that it hasn't even been a thought until now. That's kind of a big deal for me.
This picture here is obviously of my refrigerator, but it is also all of the food in my apartment as of today. My fridge is stocked in a way that makes me happy and has been a rarity until now… it full of healthy things! The worst thing in my fridge is a sauce from William Sonoma I haven't thrown out yet even though I don't like it and was a total waste of money…$16 and doesn't even taste like piccata sauce! Some of my previous diet staples are in there but for the most part, lots of veggies, fruits, lean proteins and low fat diary. Another big deal for me. Since March is National Nutrion month, my fridge is dressed for the occasion.
Yesterday's weigh in was much better, I lost 2lbs. last week. It wasn't the 3lbs. I wanted but I was happy. That brings my total lost on Nutrisystem to 9lbs and almost 15lbs. prior to it. For every 10lbs. you lose, the fine folks at Nutrisystem send you a Nutribear which I am really, really curious to see. My goal is to have quite a few of these hanging around by the time I'm done with my 4 months. I still haven't returned to the gym but it's definitely happening this week, just need to find some sneakers first because this gal will not enjoy hitting the treadmill in her Birkenstocks.
Here's another first for me… I made a video with my mug in it. I just summed up my first month on Nutrisystem, which I will do a few more times to sum up each month. I've always shied away from posting videos because I was embarrassed about how I would look/sound on video but maybe it was the wavy hair I was rocking on Sunday, I felt more confident than usual so I just did it and I actually liked doing it. Now I'm actually thinking about doing some beauty video reviews, just have to figure out the video equipment situation because this webcam business is not cutting it. What do you think? Would you be interested in beauty related videos?
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This fabulously fun activity book will entertain children on a visit to the vibrant city of New York. Big pages with plenty of space to draw on and colour in will appeal to young children who may still be developing their fine motor skills, while other pages with more detailed drawings and activities will suit older children. Complete the Empire State Building, design your own advertising billboard in Times Square or doodle zoo animals in Central Park. Draw an iconic landmark statue or a favourite painting in a gallery. Complete and personalise the eight perforated postcards and send them to friends and family. These are just a few of the many activities you'll find that are all centred around the sights of New York, alongside fun facts and questions to engage. On the reverse of the pages you'll find more fun activity suggestions plus plenty of space for drawing.
Fun and educational, New York Activity Book will help children to develop a wide range of skills, including observational, conversational and motor skills, and will make sure they get the most out of their visit to New York.
Esther Coombs is a professional illustrator living and working in rural Hampshire in the UK. She is best known for drawing buildings, sometimes on ceramics, from grand cityscapes to intimate studies of individual rural structures. However, she also draws domestic objects and more organic 'natural' subjects such as animals, plants and people (even, occasionally, the Queen). Also available by the same author: London Activity Book 9781908985248


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In the 16th district of Paris there is very good restaurant which is called BON. It has a modern interior. It has a modern cuisine with very much asian influence. The food is very good there and you can also get a variety of wine. Very nice place to spend time with your business partners or with your girl.
The big advantage there is a smoking room – a nice place where you can smoke instead of freezing outside.
The prices are: 15-20€ for the starter, 20-35€ for the main dish, 10-20€ for the dessert. 🙂
The only negative moment was in the end when we asked the waiter to bring us a digestive as a present from the restaurant… The waiter refused our cheeky proposition 🙂


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Polish prosecutors have launched an investigation into a Swedish artist's claims that he used the ashes of Holocaust victims in his artwork, an official said Tuesday.
The artist, Carl Michael von Hausswolff, claims he stole ashes from a crematorium at Nazi Germany's Majdanek concentration camp in Poland in 1989 then used them in one of his paintings by mixing them with water.
"The prosecution opened an investigation into this matter Monday," Beata Syk-Jankowska, a spokeswoman for the prosecutor's office in Lublin, told AFP.
The probe centers around potential charges of desecration of the dead or stealing human remains, crimes punishable up to eight years in Poland.
The statute of limitations for such acts normally carry a maximum of 15 years.
The artist said the black-and-white painting, featuring vertical brushstrokes in a rectangle, represented the suffering of the victims, "people tortured, tormented and murdered by other people in one of the most ruthless wars of the 20th century," AFP reported.
The piece, entitled "Memory Works", was exhibited at a gallery in Lund, in southern Sweden, in December, but was later shut down after protests from the Jewish community and the Simon-Wiesenthal Center, a Jewish rights group that combats anti-Semitism.
After a member of the public filed a police complaint against Von Hausswolff on December 5 for "disturbing the peace of the dead", calling the artwork a "desecration of human remains", Swedish police opened an investigation, but dropped it for lack of evidence since the offence was committed abroad.
"We're going to address the Swedish justice system to get more details for this investigation," Syk-Jankowska told AFP.
Historians working for the museum estimate that some 80,000 prisoners, of which 60,000 were Jews, were executed in the camp's gas chambers, or killed as a result of malnutrition or sheer exhaustion.
In total, 150,000 people were imprisoned by the Nazis in the Majdanek camp between 1941 and 1944.


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Propagandhi – 2005
Propagandhi need no real introduction, they've released three of the all time best punk rock albums. This interview was done in early '05 across email.
LH: First please shortly introduce yourself…
Todd: Hi, I'm Todd, I play bass and do some vocals in Propagandhi. I'm from Winnipeg, a dirty city that is cold in the winter and hot in the summer. We're in the middle of Canada. I'm ugly and I stink.
LH: You are currently working on a new album, right? What should we expect from it: more anger or more melody? Or both?
T: We're working hard on the new songs, we've got thirteen under way as we speak. It should be a killer record. I'm looking forward to it, and I'm also excited to go back on tour again. The record is all around better. There is anger and melody. [laughs] Everyday is a new day, ha!
LH: I read the article, "How PunkVoter.Com Became Just Another Tool of the Democrats" that mentions an incident between Propagandhi and Fat Mike… Is it right?
T: I think that it's partially correct. Fat Mike want[ed] Bush out of office at all costs. I think replacing him with Kerry will not change the course of the world; it will just make Americans and punks (ha!) feel better about themselves. Throughout history the Democrats have proved themselves to be criminals with reckless disregard for human life. I think within the United States life may be a little better off with Kerry in office. Perhaps it will just lull America back to sleep for a while as millions get crushed under the plague of famine, war, environmental catastrophe, and illegal deals worldwide. Let the world keep paying for the inflated consumption of Americans, and Canadians for that matter. Watch the punks go back to singing about leather wristbands or whatever the hell they sang about. [laughs]
LH: What do you think about the Punkvoter campaign itself? There are voices that it just encourages people to participate in a system…
T: That's true. I don't think they're being too honest with the people, really. Inside the "Rock Against Bush" CD it says "Bush isn't just another bad President, he's the bad President". In fact he is just another bad President. I don't understand people encouraging others to keep towing the line and voting for people who are from criminal political parties instead of encouraging them to vote for legitimate candidates who they believe in. These Democrats certainly were in on the war with Iraq etc… They should be blamed and held accountable as well. It is also sad to see the punks just join the Democratic party. What kind of democracy tells people, 'Don't vote for who you want to' because it will takes votes away from the other party who isn't quite as bad as the party in power? I don't think that is really the role of a movement who's role once was to make people think and to agitate those in power, as well as keep them in check. Also contrary to the Rock Against Bush comp, people in the world did not regard the U.S highly two years, especially in South America as it is reported in the liner notes.
LH: OK, back to the band. I wonder why don't you release your albums on G7WC and rather do it on Fat Wreck?
T: Our records are released on G7 in Canada. There is only two people there, and I believe they aren't quite capable of doing the record all over. Fat was there at the beginning, they are our friends and do a very good job. Fat Mike is our friend as well. We obviously differ in a lot of ways but we really like the guy and he has helped us a lot. He tries to do what he thinks is right no matter how wild it may seem. [laughs]
LH: And my last question: You're all vegans in band, right? There are only a few bands connecting anti-capitalist approach with animal rights appeal… Often it is seen as "counter-revolutionary" etc. What is your point?
T: Yes, we're all vegans. I think people should do what they feel is right. If someone believes it is absolutely wrong to have animals in factory farms they should say it. "Counter-revolutionary" doesn't mean much to me. There are people here in Winnipeg that we know who grew up in rich families, who were vegans for a while. Now they want to appeal to the "working class" so they started eating meat. They said the same thing about vegans "alienating the working class." I think it's crap, an excuse. It's really condescending, and ridiculous to think the "working class" can't possibly grasp these ideas. It all shows a lack of real connection between the people and the working class because here in Winnipeg I am constantly around people at community centres and other places who respect me and what I'm doing enough to never write me off because I'm a vegan. Posers get written off when they are perceived as people going through some kind of "revolutionary" phase. If you are true to yourself it is not an issue. If the people can't handle it too bad. In fact I came from the same place and exist at the same income level as all the working class and I am a vegan. How did I manage to figure this out without the help of rich revolutionaries, we'll never know. [laughs]
LH: If you want to add something, do it now…
T: Thanks! Check out www.congopost.com for updates on the worlds bloodiest war that exists outside of most news. This site has links to many other great websites. How can 3 million people die with the bringers of "Freedom and Democracy" not stepping in to get rid of the tyrants? In fact the U.S is very guilty of inflating these wars and supporting the criminals involved. Check it out and see the war in Iraq in yet another new light. Thanks Pavel for good questions and for the interest in our band, See ya sometime over there!
www.propagandhi.com. Propagandhi have three albums out on Fat Wreck Chords, and a b-sides comp and a coupla EPs on G7 Welcoming Committee.


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Supplies: cardstock: recycled kraft, white; paper: Basic Grey (Jovial); stamps: Waltzingmouse Stamps (Holiday Labels 14, Say It Loud Winter Holiday); ink: Versafine (Onyx Black), Versa Magic (Aquatic Splash); Nestabilities Labels 14/10; MFT Dizzy Doily die; organza ribbon
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By Ben Tavener, Senior Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has announced the names of those who will form the so-called "Comissão da Verdade" (Truth Commission) – a panel of former justice ministers, human rights secretaries, attorneys and social scientists set up to investigate the atrocities of the post-war and military regime eras of Brazil's history.
The Commission, to start on May 16th, will be attended by four former presidents: Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Fernando Henrique Cardoso, Fernando Collor, and José Sarney – whose taking office in 1985 effectively ended Brazil's 21-year military dictatorship.
Originally the Truth Commission was heralded as a chance to investigate the abuses and human rights violations that were committed during the military regime's time in power – but the period has been extended back to 1946 to include accusations from the post-Second World War era, as well.
The panel will have access to government files from the period and can invite witnesses and victims to testify – although they are not obliged to attend.
One of the Commission members, an attorney, represented President Rousseff legally during the authoritarian military regime, which began in 1964 after a coup d'état led by the Armed Forces against democratically-elected leader João Goulart.
Once convened, the Commission will run for two years, after which it will produce a final report detailing the group's findings.
In 1979, Brazil passed a law granting amnesty for crimes committed by those either in government or in the Armed Forces between September 2, 1961 and August 15, 1979.
Read more (in Portuguese).
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Almost three decades after he won the first of two NBA Slam Dunk contests, the "Human Highlight Film" Dominique Wilkins showed off his shooting range Saturday night while clinching the Shooting Stars title for the Eastern Conference.
Teamed with the Miami Heat's Chris Bosh and the Chicago Sky's Swin Cash, Wilkins hit a half-court shot at Toyota Center to give Team Bosh the victory with a time of 1 minute, 29 seconds.
The trio of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, the Minnesota Lynx's Maya Moore and former Rockets star Robert Horry lost in the final after failing to hit their half-court shot, which was the last shot in a six-shot competition.
"You get a little nervous, absolutely," Wilkins said. "You get nervous, but being nervous is good sometimes. It makes you concentrate more. It was a total team effort. Everybody made shots."
Team Bosh needed 16 tries from half-court to finish its six-shot sequence with a beauty from Wilkins, a Hall of Famer who scored 26,668 points over 15 years in the NBA.
Although the nine-time All-Star was one of the best scorers of his era, he is perhaps best remembered for his heroics while winning the dunk contests in 1985 and 1990 and battling with Michael Jordan and Julius Erving in others.
Wilkins' high-flying days might be over, but he was clutch again Saturday to help Cash and Bosh lift the Sears Shooting Stars trophy.
"I missed a couple of the first ones, so then you get mad and you try and rush it a little bit," Cash said. "But then 'Nique came through with the half-court shot."
Rockets All-Star James Harden's team, which included the Seattle Storm's Tina Thompson and former Rockets guard Sam Cassell, were eliminated in the first round along with the Eastern Conference's Team Brook Lopez, which included the Indiana Fever's Tamika Catchings and Muggsy Bogues.
Each conference was represented by two teams in the first round, and the best two times came out of the West in the first round.
Team Harden's time of 37.9 in the first round would have been enough to advance to the second round if the best two times advanced to the finals, but Team Westbrook's time of 29.5 in the first round claimed the West's spot in the second round.
"If you make your first two shots, the half-court shot is just a heave up there," Harden said. "If you miss your first two shots, then you're kind of letting your teammates down. I just had to focus on making the shots."
Team Bosh posted a time of 50 seconds in the first round, easily beating Team Lopez's time of 67 seconds to advance.
"It's still good to be on the court in an NBA All-Star event," said Horry, who helped the Rockets win two NBA titles before winning five on two other teams. "It's fun just to be around all the greats, the former greats and the future greats. … I was very upset that we didn't win it. I think they should have did it (with) the average of the points, but we didn't get it. It's OK. We'll get them next time."


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