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On the bus from Incheon Airport to Seoul where we were going to participate in a six-nation seminar on nonviolence and the possibilities for reunification we found ourselves across the aisle from a young fellow who was eager to show us pictures of his recent trip to the North where, we would soon learn, groups… read more
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Is President Obama to Blame?
Michael N. Nagler Rabbi Michael Lerner's recent call to the progressive community to run a candidate who would put pressure on President Obama to move back to the agenda he laid out, or rather implied, in his inspiring campaign of November, 2008 puts attention back on the natural, but misleading question of… read more
Overview: Toward a Nonviolent Future
Toward a Nonviolent Future Metta will dedicate 2011 to putting before spiritual activists and all interested parties the following four-fold plan for a concerted major campaign that we see as the best approach to a nonviolent future. Each of these items will of course need elaboration, and we have been considering convening a strategic council… read more
How to Replace the War System
About the murderous rampage of US soldiers from the 5th Stryker Combat Brigade, who killed and dismembered Afghan civilians evidently "for sport," the Santa Rosa Press Democrat reported on September 20, "Army officials have not disclosed a motive" for the outrage. Let me try. Violence is puzzling when we can't see the forest for the… read more
"Nagler's Law"
This is a semi-facetious term made up by (of course) Michael Nagler to describe the very real phenomenon that a small amount of violence can subvert the nonviolent character of a demonstration or, for that matter, a person's consciousness. As Nagler states his 'law:' NV + V = V. More seriously, this effect is a… read more
Remembering Our Humanity
"Remember our humanity, and forget all the rest." Albert Einstein The decade has not begun with a paean to human wisdom. Two recent acts of folly in particular share a deep and pernicious connection that bears some pondering, and I am not even referring to the capture of Ted Kennedy's seat in a Massachusetts. I… read more
After Copenhagen: Michael's latest post
Our friends at yes! Magazine have again posted Michael Nagler's latest blog in which he advances the idea that climate disruption should perhaps be the issue of the coming decade. Here's the link. We highly recommend a free subscription to the weekly news service of yes! .… read more
The Ironies of Peace
In 1982 Mother Teresa of Calcutta stunned the world by announcing that she was going into a raging conflict in Beirut to rescue disabled children from an abandoned orphanage. It was during the bombardment that Prime Minister Menachem Begin of Israel called "Operation Peace [that word again] for Galilee." It was a stunning gesture, perfectly… read more
Afghanistan: What Would a Real Policy Look Like?
At a Washington meeting some years back Rep. Jim Moran of VA said to a group of us who had come to discuss Mideast policy, "All foreign policy is domestic politics." The recently announced 'surge' of 30,000 additional troops for Afghanistan was designed to placate political pressures on the President, which, even if it were… read more
The Search for a Nonviolent Future has been published in Arabic! Soon to be distributed in Syria, Morocco, Jordan, and Lebanon. We are also working on connections in — yes — Iraq, through our friends in La'Onf, and Palestine.… read more


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A few clouds starting off this morning helping to keep temperatures in the 40s this morning. Still a chilly start, and remaining chilly all day as highs will remain in the low 40s.
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Chris Christie's Second-Term Kickoff Battered by Snow and Scandal
(NEW YORK) -- Chris Christie, the governor who emerged from Superstorm Sandy a year ago as a defiant hero in the face of natural disaster, on Tuesday was sworn into his second term rocked by two storms of a different kind: snow and scandal.
With a winter tempest brewing outside, the normally bombastic Christie acknowledged the empty seats in the auditorium of the Trenton War Memorial with an air of humility.
"So to the folks who could not quite make it down to the New Jersey Turnpike to be with us this morning, I understand," he said. "To the hearty souls who are here, you have my thanks."
Even the extended applause that greeted him as he took the stage seemed almost comforting.
"You can tell, Patrick, by the applause that your father got, that he is loved," the Rev. Giles Hayes, who delivered the invocation at Tuesday's ceremony, said to Christie's youngest son Patrick.
During his first inauguration, Christie was in all his glory. He made a show of bipartisanship by calling the Democratic legislative leaders up for an unprecedented handshake to mark a new era of cooperation. And the day ended with a jampacked party at Newark's Prudential Center. Christie himself took the microphone and sang Bruce Springsteen songs deep into the night.
Four years later, riding high on the good feelings generated from his Sandy response, Christie cruised to a landslide re-election in November. Tuesday, he was supposed to have spent the day basking in his biggest election victory yet.
But the weather has returned with a vengeance; this time, the storm served to underscore the challenges Christie faces in his next four years as governor.
If there is a celebration, it will be a private one because the storm cancelled an evening reception at Ellis Island. And if November's decisive victory blasted open the door to a presidential run; for now, those hopes have taken a backseat to Christie's home state reality.
For weeks, unrelenting headlines have focused on a pair of scandals, one entangling former top aides who appear to have orchestrated a traffic nightmare as an act of political retribution, and another calling into question how his deputies administered federal aid after Sandy.
A new Quinnipiac poll released just before Christie took the oath for a second time Tuesday revealed more of the damage.
In a hypothetical 2016 presidential match up with Hillary Clinton, Christie is now struggling. He trails Clinton 38-46 after he virtually tied her in the same poll a month ago.
It is the second poll this week to show his standing among independent voters taking a hit.
Christie was still defiant. He dutifully pledged not to "let up," promised to take on the "sacred cows," and defy the "conventional wisdom."
In his remarks, he gave a brief nod to his national ambitions. But his attempt to draw contrast with the "attitude of Washington" seemed like the speech Christie would have more comfortably delivered had he not been battling criticism at home.
Questions about his temperament could continue to follow Christie into the presidential field in 2016, said former New Jersey Gov. Tom Kean, a longtime mentor of Christie's.
"As far as president goes, I think he's got more ability, more native ability than anybody else I've heard in the field," Kean said Tuesday. "He's got some other problems in his relationships with people, a couple of his angry outbursts, a couple of things that may give people nationally pause."
"They've got to look at both sides just as we all have to look at both sides when we look at who should be president of the United States and that's not unusual," he added.
And so, Christie rededicated himself to the "solemn" task of being "in short…the governor."
"In the end, I have had no greater honor in my life than having twice been elected by my fellow citizens to be the governor of the state where I was born and raised," Christie said.
"With that honor comes solemn obligations – to make the hard decisions, to raise the uncomfortable topics, to require responsibility and accountability, to be willing to stand hard when principles are being violated and to be willing to compromise to find common ground with all of our people," he added.
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"Weird Al" Yankovic at RiverEdge Park
The King of Parody in all his curly-haired, accordion-playing glory is the best-selling comedy recording artist in history. His mind-blowing ability to parody world-famous musicians like Michael Jackson, Billy Joel, U2 and Madonna launched Al into superstardom himself. With a hilarious and wildly-popular musical style he is a true pop culture icon.
1401 West Restaurant at Chicago Marriott Oak Brook
Featuring prime steaks and seafood, our chef blends innovative American cuisine with French country cooking to create regional and seasonal specialties with full bodied flavors.
CITY:Oak Brook
Excellent food in a casual atmosphere serving truly innovative New American cuisine. Including everything from Jambalaya to Rack of Lamb, and eclectic selections such as ostrich, buffalo and elk. Full service Bar too.
CITY:Crystal Lake
1803 Candles
My vision is, and has always been, to produce a soy candle that is as fragrant when you burn it to the bottom as when you opened the lid. 1803 Candles is a cottage industry candle company founded in 2006.
1913 Restaurant and Wine Bar
1913 Restaurant + Wine Bar is located in downtown Roselle, Illinois and features authentic Country European fare inspired by Italian and French cuisine. The menu features myriad small plates and pizzettes along with pastas and pizzas, all centered upon the freshest ingredients. Our extensive wine + beer list is unlike anything found in the area, featuring over 25 craft beers and 80 French + Italian wines by the bottle and glass.
2015 Elgin Short Film Festival
The 7th Annual Elgin Short Film Festival promises to be an entertaining evening of some of the very best in short films by some of the very best up-and-coming filmmakers.You are invited to the award ceremony and screening of finalists taking place in Elgin, IL on Saturday, September 26, 2015.
2016 Harvest of Quilts and Textile Art Show
The DeKalb County Quilter's Guild invites you to our biennial quilt show, October 1-2, 2016. Enjoy this year's expanding our offerings to other textile and fiber arts, such as weaving, spinning, knitting, crocheting, wearable art and more. The featured artist will be Lorraine Torrence, who makes wearable art and quilts, and will be presenting three lectures, "Design Principles for Quilters," "Finding Your Voice," and "Creative Clothing for Everybody." In addition to 300+ quilts on display, there will be exhibits in other disciplines and special exhibits including the Hoffman Challenge and a trunk show by SAQA (Studio Art Quilt Associates.) There will be demonstrations, workshops, lectures, and a vendors mall with new and longtime favorites. Food will also be available to purchase.
2nd International Day of Yoga
International Day of Yoga (or Yoga Day) is a celebration of health and fitness. Participants will practice yoga and meditation. This event's purpose is to spread awareness about yoga and how to adopt it in one's lifestyle. This event is under the umbrella of the Consulate General of India - Chicago.
37 Bar & Grill at White Pines Golf Club
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Enjoy a variety of daily and weekly food and drink specials, along with craft beers offered on tap and by the bottle. Seasonal patio dining available, and the new bar area has sitting room for 38 guests, boasting multiple HDTV screens.
3rd Annual Craft Ale Fest
Locals and visitors alike looking to sample the flavors of Lombard shouldn't miss the 3rdnd Annual Lombard Ale Fest on Saturday, June 11th, 2016. Situated in the heart of downtown Lombard, and adjacent to the Metra Station, the fest will feature over 80 unique beers from more than 40 craft breweries both from Lombard, Chicagoland and around the country, as well as foods that pair well with the brews, from some of Lombard's favorite restaurants. The fest starts at 1 p.m. and goes until 5 p.m.
42nd Fall Fox Valley Antiques Show and Sale
Sat. 10-5; Sun. 10-4. Authentic antiques exhibited indoors at the Kane County Fairgrounds. Catered lunch is available. Plenty of free parking. Admission $8 benefits local historical, educational endeavors.
CITY:St. Charles
45th Annual Northern Illinois Art Show
The Kishwaukee Valley Art League is proud to bring its annual Northern Illinois Art Show to the public. Held each spring in Sycamore, Illinois on the Dekalb County Courthouse lawn. The Northern Illinois Art Show features the work of artists in fine arts and fine crafts from across the Midwest. This show is an outstanding opportunity for fine artists to reach a wide audience and a great place for shoppers to find unique gifts. Easily accessible and highly publicized, the Northern Illinois Art Show attracts artists, residents, and tourists from across Northern Illinois and beyond. Applications to the show from artists will be accepted through April 12. Accepted artists will be contacted directly by KVAL. Applications are available on their website. Admission: Free for visitors
5-B's Catering
Since 1979, 5-B's has served over a million meals in the Greater Chicago Area and surrounding suburbs. This long tradition of food service has allowed them to be a part of many special events and activities. Through these events they've have met wonderful people and grown in their desire to serve their customers with the best food around with service that is second to none. Their style of food and service can be defined as a taste of old fashioned home cooking with a country flair. Their specialty is outdoor grilling, but their menu can accommodate any tastes or style. Whether your event is large or small, the staff will work with you to formulate the best food and presentation to meet your needs and exceed your expectations.
610 Home
An eclectic mix of new and vintage home furnishings and accessories. We are committed to offering sophisticated design to the savvy and urban-minded shopper.
8000 Miles
8000 Miles menu is comprised of Chinese and Japanese small plates. Guests looking for a custom experience can talk to their server about the Sichuan written menu with authentic gems. An entire sushi menu will be available featuring fresh nigiri and sashimi and unique maki plates along with a vast variety of fresh vegetable dishes. 8000 Miles will offer a select menu of homemade desserts and a Group Share menu will also be available for tables of six or more guests along with a Gluten Free and Kids Menus
8th Annual Two Brothers Summer Festival
The Best Beer, The Best Bands, For the Best Cause. Two Brothers Summer Festival is an annual music and beer festival with the ultimate goal of raising money for charity and providing a great experience for beer and music fans alike. Two Brothers Summer Festival 2016 (June 3-4) marks the eighth year for this ever growing event with this year's set to be the best and biggest yet. Hosted at RiverEdge Park in Aurora, IL, Two Brothers Summer Festival 2016 will feature headliners Cold War Kids, Lord Huron, The Lone Bellow and PHOX. It will also be the official release event for Two Brothers Hop Centric Double IPA and Hop Centric Black IPA, with a full lineup of Two Brothers beer and guest beers from breweries across the country to enjoy. Proceeds from Two Brothers Summer Festival 2016 will benefit local charities, including Make-A-Wish Illinois.
A League of Their Own - Illinois Railway Museum
This comedy follows the formation of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League during the 1940s, at the start of World War II. All of the movie's scenes on the train and at the railroad depot were shot at the Illinois Railway Museum in Union, home to more than 250 restored electric, steam and diesel trains. The Nebraska Zephyr passenger train seen in the film is part of the museum's permanent collection.
A' Salute Lounge & Grill
A' Salute is a high class lounge featuring entertainment every Friday and Saturday night with room for dancing. The menu will feature a selection of small sandwiches called "trios" which are served in threes.
CITY:St. Charles
Abbey Farms
Enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables and bakery. Shop pumpkin/harvest decorations, U-cut and Pre-cut Christmas trees in season.
Above and Beyond Framing and Gallery
Custom framing, art and gift gallery. Featuring Steve Hanks, Tom Lynch and Scanlan.
Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - 88,000 sq. ft. multi-use facility: 40-yd. x 40-yd. indoor turf field; 3 basketball courts with wood floors; rock-climbing; Chicago Bulls/White Sox Training Academy batting cages; multi-lane running track; multi-purpose rooms; 7,000 sq. ft. fitness center.
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Acquaviva Tasting and Wine Bar
Wine tastings, delicatessen meats, cheeses, craft beers, wine bar. Inside and outside garden seating. Enjoy a glass of wine or beer with friends in a relaxing atmosphere.
CITY:St. Charles
Acquaviva Winery
Acquaviva is a family-owned vineyard and winery that includes a tasting bar, Neapolitan-style pizza bistro with foods paired to accompany the wines, retail market place, private event space and a visible winemaking production center.
CITY:Maple Park
Addison Ice Arena
Addison Ice Arena is one of the premier family ice sports complexes in the Chicagoland area, featuring one NHL rink, one Olympic rink, the Grace St. Bar and Grill, and an Advanced Pro Shop.


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|European Council on Refugees and Exiles, Good Practice Guide on the Integration of Refugees in the European Union. Education, September 1999, available at: http://www.refworld.org/docid/4652fe242.html [accessed 29 May 2016]
|The Good Practice Guides on Refugee Integration give examples of practical solutions to such problems existing in different Member States of the EU. Descriptions of projects and activities by NGOs, local authorities, government agencies and refugee community organisations are accompanied by comments on the transferability of key elements and ideas to different national contexts and "signposts" to achieving Good Practice in all Member States of the EU.
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I zoomed in to get a closer look because I thought that was a dildo, boy was I mistaken.adamgent 03/01/2013
At least it poured out of her ass into a small, manageable puddle, instead of spraying out all over the damn place.
^^^^I've ^^^^seen ^^^^some ^^^^things...schniggens 03/01/2013
Get the hose, id still do er.Sokonomi 03/01/2013
That's the hottest girl I've seen (in this category) on reddit this week.cunt_whistle_fucks 03/01/2013
Yes, even more so.Offensive_Statement 03/01/2013
th front half and mouth are still good.bonerquestions 03/01/2013
Photoshopped, girls don't poop.l0_0I 03/01/2013
Yes.... Wait no. Yes..... Maybe?Wraithbane01 03/01/2013
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That would be a good opportunity to pee on her, then she would think it was her own pee when she woke up...just sayin'.oldjack 03/01/2013
Anyone here that hasn't pooped themselves totally sober? Yes? You're lying, just ask your mom.KambioN 03/01/2013
The next morning when you show her the picture.fonzy12345 03/01/2013
If it was a friend of mine (and I've done this previously) I'd strip them nekid, give them a shower and clean everything up and put them to bed. I'd then threaten everyone who was there to keep their gobs shut.
They wake up clean and don't have a clue about the previous night. Of course you have to be a propper friend (one that I could rely on to hurry a body type friend) and not some ...ColdHotCool 03/01/2013
I am 42. I've been drunk a lot...a LOT of times.
I've never, ever, been close to that. I am so curious, morbidly curious, as to what happens.
And, part of me feels so sorry for that girl. How embarrassing.lolapops 03/01/2013
As long as it's her bedroom and not yours .. It could be worse.ffrookie 03/01/2013
No... No not really.CakeShitFeet 03/01/2013
That bed is also soaked.Findrin 03/01/2013
Im guessing she has alcohol poisoning. Someone might wanna wrap her in plastic and dump her at a hospital lol.kottonmouthqueen 03/01/2013
I hate when this happens. You get her totally wasted so you have a chance at fucking her, she passes out before you do, and pays you back by pissing your bed and shitting the floor. But still better than the bitch accusing you of slipping her a roofie.Barack-OJimmy 03/01/2013
I farted so i could imagine that smell while watching that picture.tschauber1and 03/01/2013
Do we like anyone who shits themselves?munch112000 03/01/2013
this is not so much wtf, but fucking hilarious! This girl is such a party pooper! And to answer your question....
yes...cobra500 03/01/2013
The bed's wet too..goodeyesniperr 03/01/2013
I like drunk girls in short skirts that don't over drink themselves into shitting in the loose fetal position on the ground still?SentryTheDefiant2013 03/01/2013
Judging by the bed she's a squirterbuttonnz 03/01/2013
Nice legs, minus the poo...SomeFakeInternetName 03/01/2013
mmmm I would lick that all up, slosh it around my teeth and suck the juice out of it.HeyFunkyPianist 03/01/2013
Really? How fucked up do you have to be to shit yourself like this?tagard04 03/01/2013
I feel like I can smell it just by looking at the pictureBrettZfuture 03/01/2013
Getting her sober reaction to seeing this image for the first time online would be priceless.beyond_repair 03/01/2013
Nice recovery position too!obamabarrack 03/01/2013
seriously looks like she's beaten.hsvan08 03/01/2013
Id still fill tank on her. Is that wrong? Am i wierd?Mike982 03/01/2013
Alcohol will make you humble.JAKEBRADLEY 03/01/2013
Clearly fake, chicks don't shit.Tyrannosaurus-Moogan 03/01/2013
oh man, she crushed my snack pack.warped_verse 03/01/2013
Being a female with not so great legs... goddamn she has some great legs.
I noticed her legs almost before the hershey squirt between her legs.MuNotEpsilonNot 03/01/2013
is that piss on the mattress?OlderAndAngrier 03/01/2013
That's some funny shit therereverndh8syou 03/01/2013
Too bad. That's a nice set of legs otherwise.U2_is_gay 03/01/2013
Bed is also wet. All she has to do now is puke to get the triple crown of shame.dummystupid 03/01/2013
Red Lion poop girl strikes againschmitzel88 03/01/2013
Ahhh... just like i like 'em primed, lubed & ready to go!s33dp0d 03/01/2013
Holy shit.i_am_an_asian 03/01/2013
Mmmmm I'd sift thought it for corn yummy!cttouch 03/01/2013
That bake brownies while they sleep? suuuuuure...edubinthehills 03/01/2013


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Islamic Jihad-affiliated website reports that Hamas presented its demands for halting rocket fire at Cairo meeting
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Meanwhile, Hamas government spokesman Taher al-Nunu held a press conference in the government compound that was bombed Friday night. "The Arab nation stands by our people," he said. "The Palestinian people do not face Israel alone. This has angered the occupation and led it to cause this destruction."
Jabalya after airstrike (Photo: EPA)
Hamas envoy in Lebanon Ali Barakeh said that the group is not worried about the reserves call-up which may lead to a ground offensive in Gaza.
'We don't fear reserves call-up' (Photo: Avi Rokach)
"There are more than 50,000 Palestinian Jihad warriors who are willing to fight against any ground offensive in Gaza. Gaza will be a cemetery for invaders. In addition to the warriors, there are 5,000 martyrs waiting for the IDF soldiers to blow themselves up."
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text: Awhile back I came across a website that had a TV show from the late '50s called "The Silent Service" for sale on dvd. This show was about the US Submarines in the Pacific. I remember watching this series late at night with my dad when I was a kid (seems like a long time ago). Would anyone know where I might be able to buy this series. I remember it being available on dvd but cannot remember where , nor can searching the web bring up any clues.


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Eric Dunn, vice president of Special Operations at H.P. White Laboratory, Inc., shows off firearms that are used in testing at their facility in the armory, Tuesday, May 5, 2009, in Street, Md. Stung by an internal audit that found troops were issued body armor that failed critical ballistic testing, Army officials canned the private laboratories they'd long relied upon for the tests and said they would do the vital job themselves. Yet the Army appears to have simply swapped one set of contractors for another, a fact at odds with the service's contention the work is too important for the private sector to handle. (AP Photo/Patrick Smith)


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|External Independent Review Submits Report on Alleged Sexual Abuses by ICC Victim Witness Unit Staff Member in DRC
On April 12, 2013, the International Criminal Court (ICC) announced that it had opened an internal inquiry into allegations brought by four individuals under the protection of the Victims and Witnesses Unit (VWU) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) that they had been sexually abused by a former VWU staff member. In its initial press release, the Court stated that it has "a zero tolerance policy towards any form of sexual abuse and is handling these allegations with great rigor and caution." It also stressed that it was taking measures to ensure the safety and security of the four complainants and had also provided them with psychological, medical, and legal assistance. In response to the press release, Ambassador Tina Intelmann, President of the Assembly of States Parties, stated that members of the ICC governing body are "very concerned that Court staff may have been involved in such abominable acts."
On June 6, 2013, upon conclusion of the internal inquiry, the Registrar of the ICC announced that it had commissioned an independent, external review of the allegations. The Registrar reported that a more detailed investigation was now needed because the results of the initial inquiry had confirmed the serious nature of the allegations. In addition, the Registrar expressed a need to conduct a review of operational and management issues to determine whether they may have contributed to the incident. The independent review team was composed of four highly-qualified specialists and given the mandate of establishing "all facts and circumstances surrounding the allegations of sexual crimes and [identifying] all responsible persons, including those responsible for exercising managerial oversight over the suspected perpetrator." Between July and November 2013, the team conducted four investigative missions in the DRC and The Hague.
On December 12, 2013, the independent review team delivered its report to the Registrar, President of the Assembly of States Parties, relevant ICC judges, and the parties concerned. A public version of the report is available here. The review team determined that although only the alleged perpetrator would bear criminal responsibility for the crimes if proven guilty, other members of the VWU had likely engaged in "inappropriate conduct." The review team also confirmed that others had failed in their supervisory, oversight, and management duties, although the team wanted to be clear that engaging in criminal conduct had been the choice of the alleged perpetrator alone.
In the opinion of the independent review team, the incident highlights pervasive institutional shortcomings within the VWU. While the report described the initial response of VWU field staff as "timely and appropriate," it concluded that the Headquarters response "did not seem to comport with the seriousness of the allegations of sexual assault committed by a VWU staff member – the most serious type of allegation such an organization could face." Furthermore, the report highlighted a VWU recruitment process that may be based more on personal friendships than professional skills, an inadequate training regime, lack of a clear supervisory structure, lack of a proper complaints mechanism, and an environment of little to no information sharing as some of the other major shortcomings of the Unit. In short, it called the VWU "a protection program which is not well planned, implemented or organized, and which lacks consistency."
In a December 20, 2013, press release, the ICC announced that it had already taken disciplinary measures with respect to the VWU staff members implicated in the report. The Court concluded by reiterating that "[e]nsuring the safety and security of victims and witnesses is one of the most important duties and priorities of the Court and a cornerstone of fair trials."


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'Overrated' Torrisi Makes Joe Dobias Want to Move to San Fran
Joe Doe is back at it!
After he quit Twitter, Joe Dobias seemingly took a break from ripping on fellow chefs; with awards season on, the knives are out. After Nation's Restaurant News writer Bret Thorn noted on his Facebook page that Torrisi (his pick for Best New Restaurant at the James Beard Awards) was coming up last in a poll asking readers who they thought would win, Joe Doe chimed in via a Facebook comment: "Torrisi couldn't be more over rated if nyc critics tried. Those boys worked for mario B, they are untouchable Outside of NY people hate the place bc its unreal and all too fast rise to the top. There has to be backlash when a sandwich shop with prefixe dinner gets a JBF nom.....made me want to move to san fran, just saying." Before he packs his bags, Joe Doe might just want to talk to this guy.


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Paladin will release the Hitchcockian thriller "The Maid's Room" in theaters and on digital platforms in the spring, company president Mark Urman announced today. The film, which was written and directed by Michael Walker ("Chasing Sleep," "Price Check"), had its world premiere last fall at the Hamptons International Film Festival.
Set and filmed on Long Island, "The Maid's Room" follows Drina (Paula Garces), an immigrant who takes a job for the season as live-in maid to the Crawfords, a privileged New York family who maintain a splendid home in the Hamptons. Mr. and Mrs. Crawford spend most of their time in the city, but their teenage son, Brandon, spends the summer on the beach, and Drina must look after him and his spoiled friends. The maid's room is next to the garage, and Drina overhears Brandon when he returns late one night, noisily and obviously drunk. The next day, she reads in the local paper that there has been a fatal hit and run, and notices that Brandon's car is battered and bloodied. She then realizes that, for once, she may have power over her employers.
The film co-stars Bill Camp and Annabella Sciorra as the Crawfords and Philip Ettinger ("Sleepwalk with Me") as Brandon. Devilworks, a new London-based sales agency, has pacted for international rights and is launching the title at the current European Film Market in Berlin.
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Before we get to the winner I would like to thank Two Little Cavaliers, Life With Dogs, and Dog Tipper for having such a great event and for letting us participate, we had a blast entering all the giveaways!
Thank you to all of those who entered to win Sherman's Box of Fun.
The winner of Sherman's Box of Fun is Angel Pups Creations. Congratulations!
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I am happy to announce that we won Corbin's giveaway for $25 gift certificate to Sloppy Kisses. Sherman and Leroy can't wait to pick out their prizes:)
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On this week's edition of Joel's Outdoor Adventures, Joel Payne shows us how to cook his deer chili. Here's his recipe below.
What you'll need:
3 lbs ground deer meat or beef
3 cans mixed flavors "Bush" kidney beans
2 cans diced/stewed tomatoes
1 can Rotel tomatoes
1 small/medium onion chopped
1 pack Chili O chili mix
1 box "2 Alarm" chili mix
Optional - Chili peppers or Jalapenos
Brown meat, onion and peppers in large 10 qt pot
Add 2 Tbsp Worcestershire
Add "Nature's Seasoning" or salt and pepper to taste.
Pour off excess fat add Budweiser if you need liquid.
Add tomatoes and beans, then simmer 15 min.
Add 2 Alarm and Chili O mix. ( I leave out Mesa pk)
Bring to boil, turn down heat, stir frequently, simmer 1 hr.
Serve in bowl, top w/ Fritos and cheese.
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Whether it's the latest iPhone or Android, cell phones are expensive. Insurance for these pricey devices isn't cheap, either. After spending approximately $200 on a new phone (after signing up for a new two-year contract), $40 on a case to protect the phone, and $15 on a screen protector, you then have to decide if it's worth it to purchase insurance for the phone.
Talk about a tough decision. At first glance, it might be an obvious decision to insure your brand new phone (costs range anywhere from $7–$15 a month). But, is it really worth paying $168-$360 for the two years you have the phone? That all depends on you.
There are many options to choose from when insuring your phone. You can go directly through the phone carrier, or stores such as Best Buy offer protection. Each of these options offer something different, so be sure to read the fine print. Really, really read the fine print, or you'll be sorry in the end. Here are examples of insurance policies for your phone:
Verizon Wireless: Total Equipment Coverage – For $9.99 a month, a quick glance at Verizon's policy states that you're covered for loss, theft, damage, or mechanical/electrical defect after the manufacturer's warranty expires. However, when you dive into the details, it reveals you're not exactly covered for everything. For example, damage resulting from normal wear and tear isn't covered. Water damage isn't included, either. Continue reading the fine print and you'll realize quite a bit isn't covered.
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While this might not sound like a great deal after all, keep in mind that purchasing a phone without a new contract can cost over $600. When you do the math, insurance for two years comes out to be approximately 239.76. Tack on the $169 deductible and you're looking at a price tag of $408.76, which is still cheaper than paying at least $600 for a new phone. Keep in mind that if you damage more than one phone, you'll have to pay another $169 for a new one. It's complicated, right?
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By Brigitte L. Nacos
For a moment or two after the mass shooting in Newtown before Christmas I thought that this was a real opportunity to counter the glut of assault weapons in the hands of millions of Americans. Who in heaven would not support reasonable regulations in a nation with far more handguns and far more shooting victims than any other comparable democracy?
I wasn't naïve enough to think that the National Rifle Association (NRA) and the gun industry that fills the NRA's coffers would change their tune. But in the face of 20 little boys and girls mowed down by a lone gunman in a short shooting spree I hoped for some leaders in the ranks of the Republican Party to ignore the pressures and threats from the gun lobby and its fanatical followers in the militia and Tea Party movements.
It is now clear that I was wrong. Very wrong.
Yesterday, after President Obama introduced his comprehensive but altogether modest gun regulation proposals, the chairman of the National Republican Committee (NRC) Reince Priebus issued a statement that called the president's initiative "an executive power grab" and criticized that Obama "paid lip service to our fundamental constitutional rights, but took actions that disregard the 2nd Amendment and the legislative process."
As head of the NRC Priebus speaks for the GOP. He is the closest to what one would consider the Republican Party's current leader. And what his comments boil down to is a sanitized version of what the paranoid wingnuts post on their web sites.
There has not been one Republican in the Congress who has refuted Priebus or those colleagues in their midst whose hate speech endears them to the gun rights fanatics. Not even in the face of those who talk about Obama's impeachment; and not even in response to those who allude to a new revolutionary or civil war—the very nonsense dominant in far-right cyberspace communications.
This is what Tea Party darling and 2016 GOP presidential hopeful Rand Paul said even before Obama had introduced his gun regulation plan:
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Tooth and nail? Sounds like the call to arms in the virtual echo chamber of the militia and Tea Party milieu.
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Low pass over runway 23 dropping bookmarks commemorating the bicentenary of Chile with phrases typically Chilean.
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The greenhouse got its great summer clear-out a while back, and a variety of pots containing earth and a shrivelled twig of something were removed and stuck round the back of the house where nobody would see them. If we were better at things they would have been emptied, sterilised, etc. But we aren't. I needed a couple of pots for some new geraniums, and nipped round to the back to get them: I was delighted to find that one such twig turned out to be the ginkgo which our Tromsø friend bought me in Stavanger last year, and it was looking very cheerful, with quite half a dozen new leaves (it is only 5 inches high, I might add). And when I tipped the dirt out of another pot, it turned out to have a fat rhizome in it, with roots, and a sprout which had not yet broken the surface, and I realised that it was a very small cycad, which I had been quite sure was dead last summer. It may be no coincidence that both these plants are from families of inconceivable antiquity. You don't get to survive for 280 million years without a certain degree of obstinacy about dying, I should think.


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inspired by : paper cranes and cradles
posted on: Tuesday, April 5, 2011
When you were in school did you learn how to fold paper cranes? We did, but I'm sure I don't remember how any more. I think it's time to brush up on my skills -- these delicate bird forms add such simple elegance to a space with just a few folds of paper.
Whimsical crane mobile, approx $24.20 AUD or $25 USD by Spare Bedroom Studio on Etsy.
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Also, with all that has happened in Japan lately it would be lovely to have a crane making party with wee ones to raise funds. I love hearing little stories about children getting involved in big issues, I think getting involved in these ways can give kids a sense of empowerment at times where they may otherwise feel helpless.
Have your kiddos been getting into the origami already? And would you fancy cranes or paper mobiles in your wee one's space?
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This is such a sweet idea for a mobile. And what a great fundraiser idea!ReplyDelete
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On my way to bed, saw your post and had to answer,at my daughter her school they learned how to make origami birds and sold them as a donation for the Japan disaster. I think it is a great way of helping a good cause and being creative! She made me 3 yesterday, now I need to know how to make them.
Off to bed now, night night!
I love that you posted this today! I just saw this from Carter's here in the states...ReplyDelete
"For every crane you make, we will send an article of clothing to the children of Japan."
They even have instructions on how to make them for those like me who don't know!
I set up a project called 1000 cranes/1 wish last month. Initially it was created to grant a wish for our city of Christchurch, New Zealand which was hit by a destructive earthquake last month and flattened our city centre but it's now extended to include northern Japan after the devastation of the tsunami. If anyone would like to contribute, I would love to receive your cranes. You can find more info here: http://lilmagoolie.com/2011/03/17/1000-cranes-1-wish/ReplyDelete
I love these cranes! I would love to learn how to make them! They are so cute and sweet :)ReplyDelete
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What a sweet idea! Im going to send this over to my friend who just had a baby. She will love it! happy dayReplyDelete
Ps: I'm hosting a super fun 3 winners GIVEAWAY today! Hope you'll join in :)
Adorable. Love the idea of a crane-making party!ReplyDelete
love a crane making party! could be a great theme for a birthday!ReplyDelete
When we were in Florence a couple of days ago there was a group of japanese women selling cranes to raise funds. they were so so pretty. I never did learn how to make them though :(ReplyDelete
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I never tire of paper cranes.ReplyDelete
Loving all the crane appreciation and also thanks to Marla and Maddie for their fundraising links!ReplyDelete
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Advice for contrarians
May 02, 2013
An open letter to the contrarians of Lake Geneva:
You know who you are. So does everyone else. There's no need for a roll call.
A few months ago I wrote a column about the need for contrarians—people who challenge the status quo.
People like you.
Every council or board needs at least one, I said.
There are wrongs in any community. There are things that need closer examination. Boards and editors can be lulled to sleep without someone telling the other side of the story.
You're that someone.
We need you to keep us awake.
We need you to be community watchdogs.
But you'll never get a proper hearing until you examine your methods.
Step back from your self-righteousness for a moment and look at yourself as many others do.
A good example to examine is the recent hubbub over the Dennis Lyon campaign flier.
You feel it was intentionally designed to mislead voters, to imply that the fire department supported him in his campaign to be fourth ward alderman.
I grant you the flier is confusing, but what do you think you'll accomplish by making it a criminal case?
Do you think you'll overturn the election? You know that won't happen.
Tarnish the image of Dennis Lyon?
And what would that accomplish?
Any chance of him listening to you objectively just got more remote.
You're just as likely to gain enemies — something you have enough of — because you're picking on an issue that's far from clear-cut and a tangential concern from the real challenges this city faces.
And be honest now, is there any chance you're wrong? Can't you look at that flier and see that maybe it wasn't intentionally misleading?
Maybe if you expressed a small amount of doubt occasionally, you'd get people to give you a fair hearing.
Thinking you're right isn't enough unless your goal is to be martyrs.
Being effective requires a different skill set.
Accept that people have a right to disagree with you without thinking they're mortal enemies or attributing everything they do to some sort of conspiracy.
Parsing the words of others to find a flaw or demonizing those who might otherwise listen to you isn't a great way to win election or forward a cause.
Here it gets personal.
A few weeks ago I wrote that I respected Lyons' opponent—your favored candidate.
I said she may have lost votes because she was associated with the "devisive" council of a few years ago — something I can't imagine anyone disagreeing with.
And I also said: "But that all minimizes the fact that Fesenmaier was also a conscientious and studious member of the council and a ferocious advocate for what she believed."
Several of the members of the contrarian club interpreted that as an insult, claiming I had called her "devisive."
One said I used "connotative and denotative meanings as a subtle way to influence people with image association."
It all reminded me of "opposite day" — a game my kids played when they were young.
For the last time: I meant it as a compliment.
One of your breathern also warned us against allowing my opinions to slide into the news columns. Considering it was a compliment, you should be in for a flurry of good coverage.
But we're really much more insidious than that.
We meet every Monday to plot against you. On Tuesdays, I get my payoff from city hall.
Actually, I have a lot more on my to-do list than that.
Most days, I don't give you or city hall a second thought.
Games aside, as long as I'm editor and Chris Schultz covers city hall, you'll get a fair coverage. And so will those you disagree with.
One of your favorite targets is Bill Chesen. I agree that he abused his bully pulpit when he was mayor. Kicking some of you off the city council was unfair and dumb.
But I also recall overhearing Chesen congratulating one of those ousted city council members for the work he did on a special project. I can't remember the specifics, but I thought "well, that shows some class." He wasn't doing it for show. He was doing it because, at least in that case, he separated the good in others from what he disagreed with.
There are two lessons you could learn from Chesen.
Don't let your emotions push you into taking counterproductive actions.
And give those you disagree with a bit of credit from time to time. It doesn't have to be disingenuous. Everyone does something right occasionally.
The current city council isn't perfect. It could have gone a long way in healing wounds had it paid for legal fees incurred by your removal from the council. That would have been the right thing to do.
But this council has also done a lot of good for this city, and without the drama of the past.
Being in the arena, trying to balance conflicting needs and wants, is a difficult job with imperfect results. If you continue to make it a thankless job, no one will want it.
Finally, let go of the past.
I'll accept blame for bringing it up again even though that wasn't my intent. Your perspective on the past is laid out in the accompanying letter written by one of your own.
So now that we have that out of the way, let's all turn around and face the future with fresh eyes. You argue that the past informs the future, but most people are sick of hearing about it.
Remember: You're not trying to win the hearts and minds of those who agree with you. You're trying to educate those who will give you another chance.
And if you want the public to give you another chance shouldn't you give Dennis Lyon one, too?
Am I painting you with too broad a brush? Perhaps. I know you're all individuals. But isn't that what you do with others? When someone disagrees with you, they're automatically part of some deep, dark conspiracy.
It's true, some people are against you because they'll never agree with you. Some are against you because they have a vested interest in the status quo.
But there are many people who might listen if you presented things differently, didn't make mountains out of molehills and acknowledged a wee bit of self-doubt on occasion.
Since you interpret compliments as criticisms, perhaps you'll view this criticism as a compliment.
That's not my intent.
But it's not meant as a frontal assault on your dignity, your resolve or what you believe in either.
Take my comments as well-intentioned advice on how you can be constructive critics.
You can take it or leave it.
John Halverson
Editor/General Manager
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It is amusing to watching Diamondbacks executives from a distance. They are in a perpetual competition to one-up each other, from owner Ken Kendrick to President Derrick Hall to special assistant Luis Gonzalez. The competitive juices peak, however, with General Manager Kevin Towers and manager Kirk Gibson.
"They really try and get each other," Hall said.
He's not kidding. …
At the beginning of each spring training, Diamondbacks pitchers are timed in the 1-mile run at Salt River Fields. Before the exercise, Gibson and Towers sit in a golf cart and try to predict a winner by scrutinizing the field like potential race-horse owners scouting thoroughbreds.
"We're just looking at body types, the way they move," Towers said. …
Towers has won two of three seasons. Joe Paterson gave him a victory in 2011 and Joe Martinez in 2012, although Gibson tried to appeal that, Towers said, rolling his eyes.
"(Martinez) had asthma and went to an inhaler halfway around." …
Gibson recorded his first victory over Towers this season by picking Trevor Cahill.
"I didn't know Cahill was in as good of shape as he was," Towers grumbled. …
It gets worse.
Like the players, Diamondbacks executives have their blood work done as part of a preseason physical.
Gibson and Towers couldn't wait to compare results.
"My cholesterol overall was lower than his, which upset him, but his good cholesterol was better than mine," Towers said.
"By the next test," Hall said, "(Gibson) will make sure all his cholesterol is better than KT's." …
These guys clearly can't help themselves.
Last season after a Diamondbacks victory, the two stopped in at Shady's bar in Phoenix for a beer when Gibson suddenly turned to Towers and said, "What kind of pool player are you?"
"Pretty good pool player," Towers said.
"Let's play."
And they did, with Gibson winning the game on "some double-bank shot," Tower said.
"It crushed my night. He had bragging rights. I went home afterward pretty upset that I had lost in pool." …
Stay away from Camelback Mountain if the two are hiking together.
"We've almost killed one another going up and coming back down," Towers said. "We're literally sprinting down and sliding on rocks just to see who gets to the bottom first." …
Like most competitive people, Towers takes losing hard.
Gibson is a big believer in running stadium steps, which is what the coaching staff was doing after batting practice one 100-degree day before the team played Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.
"Cardio-wise, I've always hung pretty good with him, but I couldn't and it really bothered me," Towers said. "I was ruined. I think I left and went and saw an amateur on a scouting trip because I didn't want to get ripped for like two days." …
Others have picked up on the competition.
Last season, the staff went running along the marina outside the Giants' AT&T Park. Towers had pulled ahead of Gibson when he suddenly heard a voice:
"Mr. Towers, Gibby's cheating."
A man sitting near the water had picked up on the competition and claimed he caught Gibson pulling up short and heading back before the others.
"It was just some random guy," Towers said, laughing. "And he caught Kirk cheating." …
The competition among Diamondbacks executives can even be found happening long after the competition on the field is over. Hall and Kendrick leave Salt River Fields at the same time, and as soon as their cars clear the area where pedestrians and fans roam, they race to see who can get to the freeway first.
And when Hall arrives to the ballpark around 5:15a.m., he always looks for Kendrick's car.
"We sort of have a competition of who gets here in the morning first," he said. "Whosever car is there, the other one always has got an excuse to why he wasn't there." …
Kendrick acknowledged he and Hall are competitive in just about every arena and even mused that the two both had prostate cancer.
Geez, who wins that one?
"We both win," Kendrick said, "by being healthy."
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