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This damaging earthquake has hit on the Sichuan-Yunnan border. Both seismological bureaus are sending teams to survey the damage.
- 4 killed, 22 seriously injured, 130 slightly injured
- 3800 houses have been damaged to some extent.
- 22000 have been evacuated because of the quake
- 71000 people have been affected by the quake.
- Yongning Village was most affected with 6000 people, and 1400 homes being damaged (around 90% of the village).
- More than 1100 troops are helping out in the region at the moment.
- Yunnan Tobacco Company has donated 3 million RMB (around $500,000 USD) to aid the victims of the earthquake.
- Losses should total around 30 million USD.
UPDATE : 4 people have been confirmed killed during this earthquake
UPDATE:- 2 killed, 17 seriously injured and 86 slightly injured. 14000 houses have been damaged or affected to some extent in the region as counted so far.
The amount of tents (1100), blankets (3000) and coats (2000) has been extended indicating that many people are now homeless. This may increase in the coming hours.
- 3 killed, 20 seriously injured and 82 slightly injured.
- There were reports of 4 killed and 5 killed earlier, but these have not been confirmed by the officials on site as yet.
1 seriously injured died on the way to hospital.
- 4228 households containing 21860 people have been seriously damaged by this earthquake. 21860 people have been evacuated.
- 14864 rooms have been damaged of 4228 houses to some extent!
- 63782 people have been affected by this earthquake.
- 1200 livestock have been killed.
- The Provincial Civil Affairs department has distributed 2000 Relief Tents, 3000 Quilts, 3000 Coats.
UPDATE:- 2 killed, 17 seriously injured and 86 slightly injured.
UPDATE:- A second person has been found dead in the rubble. This value may rise given the fact that communications are down within the epicentral region.
Houses have collapsed in the epicentral region.
The Yunnan Provincial Civil Affairs Department, Yunnan Provincial Committee for Disaster Reduction and the provincial Civil Affairs Department has launched three emergency responses, and are transporting to the disaster area 300 tents, 500 blankets, 500 coats. At the same time, the Working Group of the provincial Civil Affairs Department is helping guide disaster relief work.
UPDATE:- The earthquake has occurred in the Ninglang-Yanyuan region.
1 person has been killed and at least 2 seriously injured and 100 people have been slightly injured. In Ninglang!
Damage is expected to be greater than 30 million dollars via historic damage estimates.
PAGER has determined from the algorithm that the earthquake will cause between 10 and 100 million dollars damage, and 0 deaths (30% chance of 1-10 deaths). The predicted intensity is VII.
This earthquake is CATDAT RED.
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Magnitude : M5.7 (CEA)
UTC Time : 7:59:32, Sunday 24th June 2012
Local time at epicenter : 15:59:32, Sunday 24th June 2012
Depth (Hypocenter) : 11km
Geo-location(s) : Close to Lijiang City. At least 900,000 people live within a damaging radius.
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John Van Nostrand of 29 Kiah's Way was found dead in his home Sunday Dec. 21 from carbon monoxide poisoning.
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There were no smoke or carbon monoxide detectors in the house.
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Sandwich Fire Chief George Russell said the carbon monoxide level reached 400 parts per million on the first floor of the house and 1,100 parts per million in the basement.
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The fire department offered to give away the leftover detectors from that event after Van Nostrand's death. Russell said all the remaining detectors were claimed within two days of Van Nostrand's death.Sandwich Broadsider


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The first verse shows someone who is struggling with themselves and is almost begging to be another person then who they already are. The last line to me means that he's given up hope and is "food for the birds." He has died on the inside at this point
The next line is where this lost soul is given up following the rules of society and almost entered into insanity. The first line shows anger and that he is taunting his enemies to come get him, losing all hope previously has allowed him to not care anymore about his actions and feels no limitations or consequences to his actions. The last line with a gun and a pack of sandwiches to me shows that he is not bounded by his conscious to act within a reasonable manner (the gun) but that he is almost insane by this new freedom that he doesn't realize how far out of the realm of society he has fallen (the sandwiches, a very abnormal thing to carry along with a gun, and almost adds an innocence to his gun and actions because he no longer has any grip to the extent of what he is doing) the last line also stresses the loss of hope he has had and that nothing can affect him anymore. He has no soul and does not care what happens to him
The last verse is the consequences of his actions and the deep hole that he has lead him to. Its almost as this verse is the consequences to his actions in the second one. He has ultimately destroyed his enemies and this is almost society now fighting at him for what he did. He is "hiding behind a door, waiting for it to be broken down" almost as if this is authority coming after him. He just keeps repeating this showing that he is not afraid, but just waiting and is "ready", showing again that by hitting bottom previously that he is ready for what ever comes to him because it doesn't matter to him anymore. He had already died on the inside at the start of the song, therefore he is not scared of anything else befalling him, even death its self
-1Best interpretation thus far!!Flag ellathepoeton July 05, 20120Beautiful interpretation. The song is so few words but you captured the entire journey of one man. I know I have felt this sentiment at times, so detached from the world around me…I dream of death and it is nothing but a calm letting go of the society that has created such things as talk show hosts, guns, and packs of sandwiches. A sweet embrace to let go of all that we know that makes us want to explode.Flag vickytoria623on February 22, 20140it's not that deep about the sandwiches. he's bringing them with the gun because he'll "be waiting." he's biding his time, like a sniper.Flag notbad4ahumanon July 20, 2019


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The current economic crisis imperils both short- and long-term prospects for our economy. In the near term, lack of liquidity, collapsing asset values, bankruptcies, job losses and foreclosures spell financial ruin or deep distress for most. The long-term impact on our ability to recover and to thrive in the post crisis world is less obvious but perhaps even more troubling.
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UH Hilo honorees join an elite group of students from more than 2,000 institutions of higher learning in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and several foreign nations.
Outstanding students have been honored in the annual directory since it was first published in 1934.
Students named this year from UH Hilo are: Alexandra D. Cohen, Steven Coss, Jet Heng, Calvin C. Higa, Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, Hiroko Komiyama, Kelli R. Makino, Kohei Miyagi, Yuko Miyazato, Seatree S. Osage, Aaron Ouchi, Kimberly Pisciotta, Nichole Rahberg, Akira O. Ruddle-Miyamoto, Stacy L. Ruegilin, Eric Santos, Alena Seim, Rie Takemoto, Kendra R. Tidwell, and La'akea K. Yoshida.
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SOUTH CHINA SEA – Marine Corps Capt. Benjamin Leatherbury, a communications officer, was promoted Nov. 2 while serving aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard on deployment here.
Leatherbury, the officer-in-charge of the Marine Communication Detachment from Expeditionary Strike Group 7 and commander of Task Force 76 aboard the Bonhomme Richard, works to ensure the integration of the Marine Air Ground Task Force's communication structure into the ship's existing communication system.
"Our main responsibilities are keeping the Marines' spaces operational for communications when they come on board," Leatherbury said. "For example, if an antenna on one of the ships used by the Marines does not work, we work to ensure the blue side is working on the issue and follow up until the problem is solved."
Leatherbury, an Indianapolis native, graduated from Indiana University. He said that he joined the Marines because he wanted to serve his country and to travel and see the world.
"I like being around Marines and the cohesiveness of a disciplined unit," he said. "After working in a joint environment, I now have a much better appreciation for the camaraderie that Marines have."
Leatherbury said he enjoys his job and plans to stay in the Marines for a few more years. He added he would eventually like to become a foreign area officer.
"I like the challenge and difficulty that my job presents, and I like working with the extremely bright people who are in my field," Leatherbury said. "They do some pretty amazing work and many outside the field don't realize what goes into making even the basic communications work."
The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, commanded by Navy Capt. Cathal S. O'Connor, is made up of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard, the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga and the amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver. The group is currently operating in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility.


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Smith inspires Arsenal, Pohlers aids Wolfsburg
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Kelly Smith's hat-trick gave Arsenal LFC a thrilling win at 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam and VfL Wolfsburg's Conny Pohlers set a competition record as five quarter-finalists were decided.
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Kelly Smith's hat-trick gave Arsenal LFC a thrilling success at 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam and VfL Wolfsburg's Conny Pohlers became the first player to score 40 UEFA women's club competition goals as five round of 16 ties concluded with holders Olympique Lyonnais and Swedish duo Göteborg FC and WFC Malmö going through to the quarter-finals.
The three remaining places in the 27 November draw will be filled on Thursday with the eventual prize a place in the 23 May UEFA Women's Champions League final in London, staged at Stamford Bridge.
1. FFC Turbine Potsdam 3-4 Arsenal LFC (agg: 4-6)
The first meeting of two former champions at this stage produced an occasion to match. Having conceded a late away goal last week Arsenal's lead looked slim and Potsdam attacked hard but by the break in Germany the Gunners were 2-0 up on the night, Smith set up first by Gemma Davison then by Alex Scott.
That advantage disappeared thanks to Antonia Göransson and Keelin Winters within ten minutes of the restart. Smith immediately completed her hat-trick but Göransson made it three goals in a four-minute spell to get Potsdam back to within two of victory. However Ellen White, a first-half substitute for Rachel Yankey, hit the post and then with nine minutes left was sent clear by Smith to ensure Arsenal's progress to their 11th quarter-final in as many entries, with Potsdam falling before the last eight for the first time.
Arsenal manager Laura Harvey said: "We played well in the first half and took our chances, and the second half was the most emotional half of football I've ever seen. We were always a threat when we went forward. I'm really happy about the attacking play. That was the hardest game for us this season. We don't have such hard tests in England. Today we had to try harder than we've ever done in the domestic competition."
Røa IL 1-1 VfL Wolfsburg (agg: 2-5)
Although Wolfsburg were in control from the off in Norway, Røa gave themselves hope on 31 minutes when Marthe Johansen's perfectly placed shot from the edge of the box eluded Alisa Vetterlein. However, with Pohlers and Martina Müller up front, the German debutants were a constant menace. And barely two minutes after the opener, Pohlers notched her historic 40th European club goal. Wolfsburg could have won the tie by more, especially when Lena Goessling put a penalty wide.
ASD CF Verona 0-2 WFC Malmö (agg: 0-3)
Having lost their Swedish title to Tyresö FF with a dramatic 1-0 home defeat on Saturday, Malmö bounced back to see off their Italian opposition. Only 1-0 down at kick-off, Verona began well and Cristiana Girelli twice threatened early on. But Malmö's advantage was doubled 13 minutes in when Sara Bjork Gunnarsdóttir headed in Lina Nilsson's cross. Malmö started to take control and Emma Wilhelmsson settled matters with a 57th-minute header after a corner.
Göteborg FC 3-2 Fortuna Hjørring (agg: 4-3)
Göteborg began much the brighter and got an immediate reward when Christen Press ran onto a long ball, bamboozled her marker and looped a shot past Fortuna's teenage goalkeeper Maria Christensen. The Danish visitors started to counter yet were caught on the break 27 minutes in when Press sent Olivia Schough clear to make it two. Christensen then did well to deny Press and Fortuna's pressure paid dividends late in the half when Janni Arnth pounced after a corner.
The second period was much tighter though Fortuna struggled to create openings and with 18 minutes left Press struck again. Sofie Pedersen's header then put Fortuna back in the tie and in the last minute the defender was denied by Kristin Hammarström, who also saved from substitutes Camilla Larsen and Kristine Pedersen in a tense finish to take the hosts past Fortuna at this stage for the second year running.
Olympique Lyonnais 2-0 FK Zorkiy Krasnogorsk (agg: 11-0)
With the Russian visitors' campaign effectively over after last week's 9-0 home loss to the holders, Lyon took the chance to rest players with key league games coming up and 19-year-old Tunisian midfielder Amel Majri, who had scored in both legs of the round of 32 defeat of PK-35 Vantaa, took another opportunity to shine with an inspirational performance. Laëtitia Tonazzi scored after two minutes and Sonia Bompastor added another late in the first half as Lyon continued their bid for a third straight title.
Thursday ties (first-leg scores)
FC Rossiyanka 1-0 AC Sparta Praha
FCF Juvisy Essonne 0-0 Stabæk FK
CFF Olimpia Cluj 1-4 ASD Torres CF
Tournament calendar
Quarter-final & semi-final draw: 27 November
Quarter-finals: 20/21 & 27/28 March
Semi-finals: 13/14 & 20/21 April
Final (Stamford Bridge): 23 May


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Corn futures ended the Thursday session with most contracts 5 to 5 3/4 cents lower. USDA will not update their monthly reports in Friday due to the government shutdown. An update from Brazil's CONAB this morning put the country's corn crop at 91.19 MMT, up slightly from their December number on a larger first crop. Agroconsult is well above Brazil's government agency (CONAB) at 95.6 MMT. Argentina's corn crop estimate from the Rosario Grain Exchange was hiked from their prior range of 42-43 MMT to 44 MMT. A South Korean feed importer purchased 69,000 MT of optional origin corn on Thursday.
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Soybean futures posted 16 to 17 1/4 cent losses in most contracts on Thursday. Soymeal futures were down $6.40/ton, with soy oil 38 points lower. Palm oil prices were down 1.47% on the day. Pressure was from lack of much progress on the trade war front and no export sales activity from the USDA. CONAB was not as low as other firms have gone, putting their updated 18/19 Brazil soybean estimate at 118.8 MMT vs. 120.07 MMT last month. They also pegged 18/19 exports at 75 MMT, UNCH from last month but down 8.865 MMT from 17/18. Agroconsult also released updated numbers, down 5.2 MMT from last month at 117.6 MMT.
Jan 19 Soybeans closed at $8.95 1/2, down 16 cents,
Mar 19 Soybeans closed at $9.06 3/4, down 17 1/4 cents,
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Aug 19 Soybeans closed at $9.37 1/4, down 16 1/4 cents,
Jan 19 Soybean Meal closed at $312.60, down $6.40,
Jan 19 Soybean Oil closed at $27.94, down $0.38
--provided by Brugler Marketing & Management
Wheat futures closed Thursday with most contracts 6 to 7 cents lower. Weakness comes as the US was left out of the Egyptian tender on Wednesday, mainly due to a freight disadvantage. A higher US dollar and general selling in the grain complex also added pressure. Outside of actual shipping data (Export Inspections report) we will not have an update to any Export Sales data until the government is back open. A South Korean importer purchased 65,000 MT of optional origin wheat in a tender on Wednesday. The EU awarded 718,000 MT of wheat imports under their import quota.
Mar 19 CBOT Wheat closed at $5.13 3/4, down 6 1/4 cents,
Mar 19 KCBT Wheat closed at $4.98 3/4, down 6 3/4 cents,
Mar 19 MGEX Wheat closed at $5.64, down 6 1/2 cents
--provided by Brugler Marketing & Management
Live cattle futures saw slight gains in the front months on Thursday. Feeder cattle futures were mixed, with nearby Jan down 7.5 cents. The CME feeder cattle index was down 15 cents on January 9 at $145.55. Wholesale boxed beef prices were higher on Thursday afternoon. Choice boxes were up 12 cents at $213.96, with Select $1.30 higher at $207.77. USDA estimated WTD FI cattle slaughter at 477,000 head through Thursday. That was 5,000 head above the same week last year. As of Thursday, bids were scarce with a $119 live in TX and $192 in NE reported. Asks are up around $125-126 and $200 respectively.
Feb 19 Cattle closed at $124.875, up $0.075,
Apr 19 Cattle closed at $125.925, up $0.125,
Jun 19 Cattle closed at $117.375, up $0.125,
Jan 19 Feeder Cattle closed at $146.750, down $0.075
Mar 19 Feeder Cattle closed at $145.075, up $0.175
Apr 19 Feeder Cattle closed at $145.675, up $0.200
--provided by Brugler Marketing & Management
Lean Hog futures settled mixed on Thursday, as nearby Feb was up 30 cents. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 25 cents from the previous day @ $54.10 on January 8. The USDA pork carcass cutout value was up 79 cents on Thursday afternoon at an average weighted price of $70.46. The national base cash hog carcass value 2 cents lower in the PM report, with a weighted average of $51.14. This week's FI hog slaughter through Thursday was estimated at 1.9 million head, which was 91,000 head larger than the same week last year.
Feb 19 Hogs closed at $64.075, up $0.300,
Apr 19 Hogs closed at $67.850, up $0.300
May 19 Hogs closed at $73.900, down $0.300
--provided by Brugler Marketing & Management
Cotton futures were mixed on Thursday with the front months down 16 to 28 points, and deferred contracts slightly higher. The dollar was stronger on the day, adding pressure to the market with no Export sales data to be supportive. The weekly AWP update is not being released due to the government shutdown, as well as the CFTC Commitment of Traders and Cotton on Calls reports. The Cotlook A index was down 85 points from the previous day on January 9 at 81.05 cents/lb.
Mar 19 Cotton closed at 72.850, down 28 points,
May 19 Cotton closed at 74.360, down 16 points
Jul 19 Cotton closed at 75.670, up 1 point
--provided by Brugler Marketing & Management


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Swine Flu and Vaccinations
The subject of the vaccinations is receiving more publicity now and it may be a good time to review what the sources I personally consider reliable have been saying on the subject so that we have that as a baseline of knowledge to refer to.
Viruses and Vaccines Made in Illuminati Laboratories
To begin with, Spiritual Hierarchy and Galactic Federation sources speaking through Sheldan Nidle remind us that "most outbreaks of potentially serious epidemics around your planet are deliberate and have their origins in [the dark cabal's] laboratories." (1) They add:
We have observed the many biological projects produced in the dark cabal's laboratories. While we have drastically curtailed these projects since the late 1990's, several of them, introduced during the 1970's and '80s, devastated your world and became major global epidemics. (2)
Looking at the present swine-flu scare, SaLuSa states that "the threat of Swine Flu [itself] is grossly exaggerated, and the vaccine can be every bit as dangerous as the flu itself." He predicts "a major revolt against it, and the imposition of its mandatory use will engender a great backlash from the public." He observes that, "like a number of earlier flus, it is man-made, and intended to keep you in a state of panic." He reminds us that "fear is the weapon of the dark Ones, and it has crept into all aspects of your life."
He tells us that the fact that we "have woken up to how you are being used and abused has stalled the progress of the Illuminati plan to hold you all in their grasp. We also have some input into such matters, and we are allowed to limit the extent to which such plans are successful. Total interference is not allowed, as karmic situations exist that must be followed through." (3)
Galactics Have Neutralized Viruses and Vaccines
Matthew Ward has spoken on the subject a number of times. In Dec. 2008, he stated that the galactics have a mandate to neutralize pandemic viruses:
By honoring Earth's free will to never again experience any terrorist activity like '9/11,' God has authorized extraterrestrial intervention to prevent all such attempts and they have successfully done so more than a dozen times since September 11, 2001, including the neutralizing of manmade viruses that were intended to create pandemics. (4) [My emphasis.]
In March of this year, Matthew said that the galactics were painstakingly investigating "deliberately contaminated vaccines and laboratory-designed diseases to reduce the world's population. … This far-reaching effort is being accomplished within legal means that require indisputable evidence, an essential but tedious and time-consuming process, and like all legal matters, progressive developments are not publicly reported."
As evidence comes forth, emotions will be mixed: shock, disbelief, relief. To the people who believe 'official' reports, the revelations are certain to be shocking. Very likely pragmatists will scoff initially, and many, many people will reel. This is understandable, as it is almost impossible to comprehend the vastness, viciousness and secrecy of the darkness that for millennia has controlled everything that affected life on Earth. (5)
He returned to the topic in April of this year, predicting the toppling of leaders who follow Illuminati orders and the uncovering of "the origins of 'pandemics.'"
Incrementally, like a row of dominoes slowing falling, all sources of corruption, deception and vile intent will be unmasked. (6)
Matthew went on at length to analyze the aims and motives behind the operation, reminding us that President Obama was not made aware of this black op as President Bush was before him.
Once again the dark streamers that are heavily influencing individuals in powerful positions have lashed out in what can be well-termed this energy's 'death rattle.' The newest strategy—the ordering of laboratory-designed, created and released swine flu virus—is, as before, abetted by the controlled media's part of the plan, to declare PANDEMIC!
It is puzzling to us that these dark ones did not learn from their abject failures with SARS and then the avian flu, both of which were widely publicized with the same global pandemic prognosis; eventually the publicity was forced to cease because those diseases caused a few deaths, then totally fizzled out.
This swine-flu situation will have the same result. The technology of our family in other star nations has neutralized the vaccine that is intended to spread this disease, just as they did to prevent the spreading of SARS and avian flu.
This new diabolical plan has been done without the US government leader's knowledge, unlike the previous two pandemic attempts, which were fabricated with the approval of the highest members in that administration.
Think about the timing of this latest disease publicity. In addition to authorizing the creation of a virus and its intended worldwide fear, the darkly-inclined individuals' aim is to distract the attention of the populace from their growing demands for peaceful negotiations; indicting responsible ones in the US government who authorized torture; the truth about the perpetrators of `9/11′; what caused the collapse of the global economy; the decades of government cover-up about the presence of extraterrestrials; who operates the illegal drug industry; the real purpose of chemtrails and weather control; the aims of the worldwide Zionist movement; and the `black ops' behind terrorism around your world.
It is not enough to create a distraction for only the people of the United States simply because this is the country where much of the corruption and deception originated and where now investigations are running deep.
No, it must be a global effort because individuals with dark intentions, who live around the world, are panicking as they see other governments' citizens joining the clamor for truth, for peace, for renewable energy sources, for improved health care and education, for just laws and rightful recognition of women's equality.
All of those are anathema to dark individuals as those conditions are the opposite of all dark goals. But just as the collapse of the global economy is exposing the truth about who has been manipulating it, so will this swine flu plan expose other evils perpetrated by the same dark ones within the Illuminati or under their control. Welcome this evidence of progress in `bringing to light' the truth and the fast-withering tendrils of dark energy around your planet!
Yes, there is some fear as well, but not nearly in the proportion the Illuminati intended and expected. Quite the opposite—this is a setback of major proportion for them! Peoples' reactions show their expanding consciousness, and this is likely to cause widespread outrage that will not be confined to the deliberate attempt to infect millions and cause global panic.
Light efforts are underway in numerous other areas too that will remove the long-time heavy hand of dark control in your world. Holding steady your light and being patient a bit longer for dynamic developments will be abundantly rewarded!" (7)
In July, Matthew called it "heartening to see widespread rebellion against inoculating the populace for a mild form of flu, but at this point we cannot determine if that will derail the vaccination program because the energy of resistance is about equal to the energy of greed and diabolical intentions of pharmaceutical companies' top management."
Yes, indeed they are Illuminati, and they still wield strong influence in clinical medicine, medical research and drug approval bodies—in short, they have been creating diseases by one means or another and manipulating health care systems and medications around your world. (8)
Matthew reminds us that galactic technology will neutralize the vaccines and erase the programming of the microchips:
But, just as in the previous flu situations, the technology of our universal family has neutralized the swine flu virus-laden vaccines and will continue to do so as long as the makers persist in their scheme. And please have no worries about programmed microchips being implanted via inoculations—if that is attempted, the programming will be erased by that same technology. (9) [My emphasis.]
Finally in September, he reminds us that "fear is such a powerful energy that the psyche cannot long sustain that emotion, so the Illuminati kept jolting the collective consciousness with a series of circumstances and events such as wars, famines, oppressive regimes, heavy taxation, diseases, assassinations— anything that would keep the populace living in fearful times." (10)
Their plans to mount other 9/11s and to plunge the world into economic chaos having failed, they are now trying to stage vehement and divisive arguments.
Consider the swine flu 'pandemic,' with the pharmaceutical/ medical establishment, abetted by the media, urging everyone to get flu shots while others are doing their best to warn about the dangers of vaccines. … The energy produced by opposing sides of issues that profoundly affect life in your world is the only development on the planet wherein the Illuminati can see any hope of success. (11)
The Guardians, speaking through Lisa Renee, advise us: "[Regarding] the latest fear propaganda around the swine flu … stay connected to your spirit, take care of yourself and stay out of fear programs." (12)
This line of advice is given by Mira the Pleiadian as well:
Even when you feel like the world is in a state of havoc you must stay grounded and centered. This is such important work right now. …
Little by little the divine orchestration continues. The time to be involved is now. Do what you can and follow the energies. Raise your frequencies by staying out of the input that distracts you or otherwise bothers you. This will help you keep your emotions clear and you will be able to function much better. (13)
SaLuSa reminds us that "in the ultimate it is about lifting up your consciousness, so that you will achieve full consciousness. Many are on this path already and aware that it is possible to bring the Light into their lives, regardless of what is happening around them." He advises us "to keep centered within yourself." (14)
Matthew explains how and why it is important to remain calm and centered, even while opposing the Illuminati:
To those who are asking how to feel calm enough to hold your light steady in this tumultuous time in many nations' governments, our best guidance is to simply observe and reserve judgment while developments unfold. Holding fast to your vision of the world you want can ease concerns about 'what if….'
Not only is the light reaching more individuals each moment and inspiring moves into positive directions, but some officials who appear to be working to nations' detriment are initiating changes that time will show are beneficial. (15)
We do realize that in times of stress, it is more difficult to quiet thoughts and hear messages from the soul. This isn't due to personal frailty, it is the wild energetic effects globally that are affecting everyone and can cause difficulty distinguishing between the intuition that comes from soul level and what is response to external influences.
Nevertheless, you all have the power to attain the tranquility that will enable your consciousness to commune with your soul—be still and listen. And in these days at hand, with linear time being accelerated by the higher frequencies prevailing, synchronous happenings are like corn popping, so be alert for these windows of opportunity the universe is providing. (16)
To summarize, the galactics acknowledge that they are neutralizing the swine-flu vaccine and erasing the programs on the microchips. They advise us to mount a campaign of resistance to vaccinations. At the same time, they advise us to do it from a calm and centered place within ourselves, in the full realization that the swine-flu black operation is a last gasp of the Illuminati, which itself will invite a backlash bringing the New World Order to ultimate failure.
(1) Spiritual Hierarchy and Galactic Federation, "Update," through Sheldan Nidle, June 17, 2008 at http://www.paoweb.com/sn061708.htm.
(2) Spiritual Hierarchy and Galactic Federation, "Summary of Sheldan Nidle's Teachings," undated, http://www.galacticfriends.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=20&Itemid=89.
(3) SaLuSa of Sirius, Sept. 9, 2009, at http://www.treeofthegoldenlight.com/First_Contact/Channeled_Messages_by_Mike_Quinsey.htm.
(4) Matthew's Message, Dec. 21, 2008, at http://www.matthewbooks.com/mattsmessage.htm.
(5) Matthew's Message, March 10, 2009, at http://www.matthewbooks.com/mattsmessage.htm.
(6) Matthew Ward, "Messages from Matthew," April 28, 2009, at http://www.matthewbooks.com/mattsmessage.htm.
(7) Ibid.
(8) Matthew's Message, July 18, 2009, at h http://www.matthewbooks.com/mattsmessage.htm.
(9) Ibid.
(10) Matthew Ward, Sept. 21, 2009, at http://www.matthewbooks.com/mattsmessage.htm.
(11) Ibid.
(12) Lisa Renee, "Rebirth," May 2009, Energetic Synthesis, at http://www.energeticsynthesis.com.
(13) Mira the Pleiadian, Message through Valerie Donner, Sept. 8, 2009, at http://thegroundcrew.com/channeled_messages.htm#message.
(14) SaLuSa of Sirius, Dec. 29, 2008, at http://www.treeofthegoldenlight.com/First_Contact/Channeled_Messages_by_Mike_Quinsey.htm.
(15) Matthew's Message, Dec. 21, 2008, at http://www.matthewbooks.com/mattsmessage.htm.
(16) Matthew Ward, "Message from Matthew," 24 Sept. 2008, at http://www.matthewbooks.com/mattsmessage.htm.


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Watch Ariana Grande Perform 'Problem' Live at the 2014 MuchMusic Video Awards [VIDEO]by Thomas Chau | PopCrush
Ariana Grande closed out the 2014 MuchMusic Video Awards Sunday night with a rousing performance of 'Problem' that brought the house down in Toronto, Canada. Her show was so big that she and her dancers performed on all three stages at the live awards event.
Grande made her Canadian television debut in front of a crowd of screaming fans and appeared on stage wearing a glittery dress. The stage backdrop features many of the patterns seen in the 'Problem' music video, such as the retro black and white swirls.
It's no surprise that 'Problem' is quickly becoming the hit of the summer. It was released on iTunes at midnight, April 28, and the single became the fastest selling song to reach No. 1 on iTunes' singles chart.
She's currently still hard at work on her second studio album, which still has not yet been named but is expected to be released later this year.


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Project will produce power and water to support a booming industrial economy in Saudi Arabia
GE Energy has been awarded the complete plant control system for the largest combined power and water facility in the world. The Marafiq Independent Water and Power Project (IWPP) in Saudi Arabia, owned and operated by a regional consortium group, is located in Jubail Industrial City of Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province and includes a 2,500-mW power generation and a 800,000-cu meters per day desalinated water production facility.
This project is part of a series of projects to produce power and water to support a booming industrial economy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Under the terms of the contract, GE Energy will provide a control and protection system for the 12 7FA gas turbines, 12 generators, 12 heat recovery steam generators, four steam turbines, balance of plant and 27 desalination units at the plant. The plant is controlled by GE's Mark VIe Integrated Control System, which is an advanced control system for power plant control applications including simple cycle, combined cycle, nuclear and integrated gas combined-cycle installations.
Earlier this year, GE announced plans to supply four combined-cycle power blocks to the project, including the Frame 7FA gas turbines. In addition to the control system, GE's scope will also include steam turbines, generators, auxiliary equipment, the heat recovery steam generators, design and engineering, project management, technical advisory services, performance testing and training.
"Saudi Arabia is an important part of GE Energy's growth plans for the Middle East," said Joseph Anis, region executive for GE Energy. "Our control system will make it possible for the largest power and water facility in the world to be controlled on a single platform, increasing efficiency for Marafiq and allowing it to better meet the growing demands for reliable power in Saudi Arabia."
Equipment for the Marafiq project is scheduled for shipment from the end of February 2008 through the end of January 2009. Block 1 is scheduled to enter commercial service during the second quarter of 2009, block 2 in the third quarter of 2009, block 3 during the fourth quarter of 2009 and block 4 during the first quarter of 2010. Primary fuel is natural gas, with distillate oil as a backup.


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Why I love local government comms
Newly elected LGcomms Executive Committee member, Emma Rodgers, reflects on how we go about attracting new talent into local government communications at a time when the trend seems to be that all the good people are leaving.
Emma decided to jot down her top five reasons for why she believes local government communications is a good place to be. You can read that list and comment over at Comms2point0
Posted on 22nd July 2014


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The Caveman Cometh
Bellator Fighting Championship returns to Rio Rancho next week
When David "The Caveman" Rickels got the call to face Michael Chandler for the lightweight—155 lb—title at Bellator 97 in Rio Rancho, he weighed 205 lbs. That was in early June. Faced with a 50 pound weight cut, Rickels had to dig deep into his caveman roots. His training regime is based on the paleo approach. Not just the paleo diet, but he actually has a set of metal clubs that he swings around like the savage he claims to be.
"It's a great workout swinging those clubs. Hitting tires. You can swing them around, above the head, between the legs, like a kettle bell swing. The way you hold them, because of the way the weight is distributed, if you hold it at the end it makes everything way harder. It's just a different workout. It totally satisfy's a man's need to bash on things."
I asked Rickels if the paleo diet had anything to do with him blowing up to 205 between fights.
"During training, my diet is 95% paleo. Whatever a caveman could walk out and pick up. I don't do grains, obviously. It's mostly fruit, vegetables and meat. I do a lot of juicing, too. The cavemen didn't really have juicers, but that's where we've one-upped them."
So you train in the paleo era, but when you're blowing up to 205 you're more of a Neolithic man?
"I'm basically a paleo eater during training, and then I'm a scavenger, like a great white shark would be, eating anything that I can find, preferably chocolate stuff and fried cream cheese. I really do enjoy my naughty food as much as my healthy kicks."
When you're in scavenger mode, eating whatever you can between fights, are there any paleo foods you can't give up, even when you're allowed to eat at the Chinese Buffet?
"I love beef jerky, I find it to be a great snack food. Beef jerky and nuts. I really like almonds. That kind of stuff for me is awesome snackage. Nuts bring in a lot of calories so I can't eat too many of those when I'm training, but that's something I enjoy. Peanut butter, holy crap, that is the bees' knees."
How did you decide that paleo diet would be good for a caveman fighter?
"A couple of my buddies had fights going up, and they were dropping down to lower weight classes. And the paleo diet really worked for them. I was fighting at 170 lbs at the time [welterweight], and I wasn't really cutting that much weight, so I didn't pay much mind to it. But when I started dropping down to 155 lbs, I had to cut a lot more weight. That made things different. I was like 'hey, let me try out this paleo diet, blah blah blah.' Those first couple cuts I had were really good. I just stick with what works, and it works really well for me."
Just after he signed on to fight the Bellator champion, Michael Chandler, Rickels found out his girlfriend was pregnant. I asked him what it was like evolving into a family man.
"I used my money from the Bellator tournament to buy a house. We just closed the deal on a house yesterday. I'm really excited about it. It will be where I raise a family. Man, Caveman the family guy. That's something strange to think about."
This unexpected development caused Rickels to cancel plans to move his training camp to American Kickboxing Academy in California, in favor of keeping his new family, and his training, closer to home.
"I train at Combative Sports Center in Manhattan Kansas. We have a lot of tough guys in that room. A lot of good wrestlers from Kansas. It's a good room."
How is the fight going to play out, July 31st in Rio Rancho?
"I'm gonna do a backflip and kick him him in the face and knock him out in the first ten seconds."
"Honestly, I think it's going to be a back and forth war. He's a really tenatious guy. He doesn't hold back. Neither to I. One of the things that I do better than a lot of people is I think I'm really good at rising to the occasion. If someone's pushing me I'll push back. This is a really interesting fight and I think it's going to be great one."
And how does he thank that Michael Chandler will prepare for the Caveman?
"Man I don't know. He's been pitching the first pitch at the Padres game, going to Comic Con, doing the VMA thing, the BET video awards, I don't know what he's been doing."
Are you suggesting Chandler might be looking past you?
"I mean maybe. I don't know. He doesn't want to lose. He's got a lot on the line, being the face of Bellator. I mean, I hope he's looking past me, because when that first punch lands he'll know he's in a fist fight."


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Coverage Highlighted by Brady, Luck, Eli & the Return of Sean Payton
Games on FOX Bookend FOX Sports 1 Premiere
New York - The 2013 NFL on FOX Super Bowl season kicks off with three exciting preseason match-ups, with the first two wrapped-around the Aug. 17 debut of FOX Sports 1, FOX Sports' new, national multi-sport cable network.
Action on FOX debuts in primetime on Friday, August 16 (8:00 PM ET), the eve of the historic FOX Sports 1 launch, as the upstart Tampa Bay Buccaneers head to Foxborough to take on Tom Brady and the defending AFC East Champion New England Patriots. The game on Sunday, August 18 (8:00 PM ET), also on FOX, features super sophomore Andrew Luck and the resurgent Indianapolis Colts visiting MetLife Stadium, site of Super Bowl XLVIII, to face Eli Manning and the New York Giants. The NFL on FOX preseason slate wraps up with the return of head coach Sean Payton and the New Orleans Saints visiting the defending AFC South Champion Houston Texans on Friday, Aug. 23 (4:00 PM ET). The 2013 NFL on FOX regular season schedule is to be released at a later date.
Following its regular-season coverage, FOX Sports presents exclusive live postseason coverage including an NFC Wild Card Game, the NFC Divisional Playoffs, the NFC Championship Game and the much-anticipated Super Bowl XLVIII Feb. 2, 2014.
Friday, August 16 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New England Patriots 8:00 PM ET
Sunday, August 18 Indianapolis Colts at New York Giants 8:00 PM ET
Friday, August 23 New Orleans Saints at Houston Texans 4:00 PM ET
About FOX Sports
FOX Sports is the flagship network of the FOX Sports Media Group. As America's top-rated network for sports for 15 straight years (1997-2011), FOX Sports boasts rights agreements with each of the nation's highest-rated sports. FOX Sports is the exclusive national over-the-air television rights holder for Major League Baseball, including the All-Star Game, alternating League Championship Series and World Series (2007-2013); the National Football League's NFC package, including the NFC Championship Game and Super Bowls XLVIII, LI, LIV, LVII (through 2022 season); NASCAR Sprint Cup racing from February through May, including the Daytona 500 (2007-2014); Ultimate Fighting Championship (through 2018); the Big Ten Football Championship Games (2011-16); a minimum of eight regular- season Pac-12 football games (2012-22); the Pac-12 Football Championship Game (even years from 2012-22); the AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic and the UEFA Champions League Final. Since its inception in 1994, FOX Sports has earned 85 Emmy Awards for production excellence. Eric Shanks and John Entz are the Executive Producers of FOX Sports. For the latest sports news, opinion and video, log on to www.FOXSports.com.


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I am a three-time Fiat owner.
I almost said 'three-time loser", because that company's reputation was so bad after its various forays into North America, the last of which ended some time in the early 1980s.
But my 600 (my first car!), and subsequent 124 sedan (terrific car) and 128 sedan (not bad) were generally very respectable.
So I was among the happier people to learn that Fiat had inked the deal with Chrysler.
The marketing plan for which if any Fiats may come here hasn't been announced, but I have driven and been driven in several Fiats over the past few years in Europe, and they are outstanding.
The new 500 is a gem. A current on-line piece on Motor Trend's web site says it will be coming to the US but not to Canada due to some Transport Canada regulation on taillight lenses.
But my sources tell me that is hogwash; if it doesn't come here it will be because of a marketing decision, not a technical regulation.
Bring it on, sez I.
Reports from Chrysler's factories indicate that Fiat is already hard at work getting their production people up to speed on the Fiat way. Fiat was resurrected just a few years ago under the helm of Toronto-raised Sergio Marchionne, and if he can pull off at Chrysler what he did at Fiat, he'll be a genuine hero.
And just the other day, I spotted an old Fiat driving down Yonge Street in Willowdale. I think it was a 126, an early-'70s replacement for the beloved old Fiat 500.
If I had taken a photo of it you would have been all over me - and rightly so - for shooting while driving. So I have downloaded this from the 'Net.
The car looked to be in terrific shape, and had an Ontario plate, although this model was never to my knowledge imported here.
If anybody knows anything about this particular automobile, please let me know.
Meanwhile, check out this video of a drag race between a Fiat 126 versus a Porsche 911 turbo: Watch the video
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For sale: dental chairs with lights, waiting room chairs, oxygen cart, polishing lathe, lead vest (for X-rays), grinding tool.
Not the sort of thing usually on the auction block as abandoned property, but there they are.
The owner of the items is Edward Bodek, a dentist accused of stealing about $260,000 from patients, many of them elderly.
Arrested last month, he and his wife, office manager Mary Bodek, have pleaded not guilty. They remain jailed in lieu of $1.5 million bail each.
Investigators found high-end merchandise and clothing, some with the tags still attached, when they searched the couple's Carlsbad apartment, Encinitas office and 30 storage units earlier this year, Deputy District Attorney Anna Winn said in court documents.
The office and home appeared to be occupied by "hoarders," with boxes and stacks of items so densely packed, only a small path was clear in the apartment, the document stated. In the dental office, only one room was operable; the others were overrun with boxes and shopping bags.
The court put a hold on the storage units under the couple's control, but prosecutors did not ask to freeze the items in the dental office.
On April 22, the items in the office, including women's clothing, will go up for auction, according to a legal advertisement Monday in U-T San Diego. The auction will take place at the dentist's former office, 317 N. El Camino Real, Suite 504.
According to court documents, patients began seeing unauthorized charges from the dental practice on their credit cards, some as high as $10,000. And the company that processed the credit charges reported there had been more than $260,000 in disputed charges from the dentist's account in 2012.
Mary Bodek's attorney, Dan Burland, declined to comment Tuesday. Edward Bodek's attorney could not be reached for comment.


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My cousin, Dear MYRTLE, made a comment on Facebook about the Civil War and that she and Mr. Myrt were watching a program on Gettysburg. Last night, I found a link to a program on Gettysburg online, so I decided to watch this 88 minute program.
What I didn't realize, until about 50 minutes into this program, that I had seen this program before. I knew that I had from how the program was done, but didn't connect the dots as to what this program was about.
"Ridgely Howard" was mentioned, as a 33 year old, slave holder from Baltimore and that his grandfather served with George Washington during the War of Revolution, and that this family was of the "plantation class". I know this guy. I spend a summer researching Ridgely Howard trying to find out who he was.
I did a series of blog posts on my search for Ridgely Howard:
There may be a couple of blog posts in that series that is not about this research, but about the 3rd blog post is the end, at that time, of my search.
It turns out that David Ridgely Howard (1844 – 1927) was my 5th cousin, 4 times removed.
I was reminded about James Wallace, whose grandfather served in the same regiment as did Ridgely Howards grandfather with George Washington.
What I didn't catch the first time, was that David Ridgely Howards house has been reported to be haunted. I'll have to look into that.
After Ridgely was wounded, on this day, in the morning of 3 July 1863, he would return and be wounded a second time, but this time he lost a leg. The amazing thing is that he lived until 1927.
Robert J Driver Jr, First & Second Maryland C.S.A. (Bowie, Maryland: Heritage Books, Inc, 2003), page 205 – Capt. James McHenry Howard (left), 1st Maryland Infantry, and his brother David Ridgely Howard, Co A, 2nd Maryland Infantry, were photographed in Canada in their Confederate uniform at at the war's end. David has a metal "cross button" pinned to his breast, which is believed to have been the insignia of the Maryland Line (see Plate H2, Dave Mark Collection). H. R. Worthington – Book Shelf


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New Kensington softball schedule announced
New Kensington softball schedule announced
The Penn State New Kensington softball team will put western Pennsylvania's capricious weather patterns in the rear-view mirror March 3 as they head to Orlando, Fla., during spring break for sunshine and dry fields.
The preseason schedule begins March 4 with spring training at Hancock Park in Clermont. The New Kensington Lady Lions will play seven preseason games against Anna Maria College from Massachusetts, Finlandia University from Michigan, Coe College from Iowa, and St. Vincent College and Susquehanna University from Pennsylvania. The itinerary is not all bats, bunts, and bases. In keeping with the spirit of the campus' spring break, the players also will have some beach time.
The New Kensington Lady Lions are in the midst of conditioning, fielding and hitting in the Athletics Center. Coach Mike Marsili's squad is working out in the weight room, doing drills in the gymnasium and taking batting practice from the pitching machine inside a 50-foot enclosed net. In addition, pitchers are throwing on the sidelines. When the weather breaks, the team can utilize the multi-purpose grass practice field behind the Athletics Center.
The 2013 campaign gets under way at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, with a nonconference game at Carlow University in Pittsburgh. The home opener is set for noon, Sunday, March 24, with a double header against Westmoreland County Community College at Wolf Pack Park in Lower Burrell, Pa.
Marsili's squad is set to play six home doubleheaders at Wolf Pack Park. Located at the intersection of Wild Life Lodge and Garvers Ferry roads, the municipal field has served as home to the softball team the past five years. The 22-game schedule features 16 Penn State University Athletic Conference games and six nonconference contests.
Last year, Marsili guided the team to a 11-7 PSUAC record and a third-place finish in the conference. The New Kensington Lady Lions earned a berth in the conference playoffs and lost in the semifinals to Penn State Mont Alto, 2-0.
A former assistant coach at Kiski Area High School, Marsili begins his fifth year as head coach. He is a certified coach and conducts numerous clinics throughout the year. His assistant is Brian Eshbaugh, who was the head coach of the Lady Lions for three years, 2002-05. Eshbaugh guided New Kensington to two PSUAC championships.
For the full softball schedule, visit http://psnkathletics.com/sports/sball/2012-13/schedule online.


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The American Sociological Association proudly announces the recipients of the major awards for 2017. These outstanding scholars will be recognized at the 2017 Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony on Sunday, August 13, at 4:30 p.m. in Montreal. The Awards Ceremony will immediately precede the formal address of the ASA President Michèle Lamont. All registrants are invited to attend an Honorary Reception immediately following the address to congratulate President Lamont and the award recipients.
The ASA awards are conferred on sociologists for outstanding publications and achievements in the scholarship, teaching, and the practice of sociology. Award recipients are selected by committees appointed by the ASA Committee on Committees and the ASA Council.
The officers of the Association extend heartfelt congratulations to the following honorees:
W.E.B. DuBois Career of Distinguished Scholarship Award
Patricia Hill Collins (University of Maryland)
The W.E.B. DuBois Career of Distinguished Scholarship Award honors scholars who have shown outstanding commitment to the profession of sociology and whose cumulative work has contributed in important ways to the advancement of the discipline. The body of lifetime work may include theoretical and/or methodological contributions. The award selection committee looks for work that substantially reorients the field in general or in a particular subfield.
Distinguished Scholarly Publication Award
David Scott FitzGerald (University of California-San Diego) and David Cook-Martin (Grinnell College) for Culling the Masses: The Democratic Origins of Racist Immigration Policy in the America (Harvard University Press, 2014)
This annual award is given for a single book or monograph published in the three preceding calendar years.
Distinguished Career Award for the Practice of Sociology
Heidi Hartmann (Institute for Women's Policy Research)
This annual award honors outstanding contributions to sociological practice. The award recognizes work that has facilitated or served as a model for the work of others, work that has significantly advanced the utility of one or more specialty areas in sociology and, by so doing, has elevated the professional status or public image of the field as whole, or work that has been honored or widely recognized outside the discipline for its significant impacts, particularly in advancing human welfare.
Distinguished Contributions to Teaching Award
Howard Aldrich (University of North Carolina)
This award is given annually to honor outstanding contributions to the undergraduate and/or graduate teaching and learning of sociology, which improve the quality of teaching.
Cox-Johnson-Frazier Award
Mary Romero (Arizona State University)
The Cox-Johnson-Frazier Award honors the intellectual traditions and contributions of Oliver Cox, Charles S. Johnson, and E. Franklin Frazier. The award is given either to a sociologist for a lifetime of research, teaching, and service to the community or to an academic institution for its work in assisting the development of scholarly efforts in this tradition.
Excellence in the Reporting of Social Issues Award
Michael Moore (Documentary Filmmaker)
The Award for Excellence in the Reporting of Social Issues honors individuals for their promotion of sociological findings and a broader vision of sociology. The ASA would like to recognize the contributions of those who have been especially effective in disseminating sociological perspectives and research. The ASA is cognizant of the fact that there are many professionals (e.g., journalists, filmmakers) whose job it is to translate and interpret a wide range of information, including sociological perspectives and research, for the general public.
Jessie Bernard Award
Raewyn Connell (University of Sydney)
The Jessie Bernard Award is given annually in recognition of scholarly work that has enlarged the horizons of sociology to encompass fully the role of women in society. The contribution may be in empirical research, theory, or methodology.
Public Understanding of Sociology Award
Victor Rios (University of California-Santa Barbara)
This award is given annually to a person or persons who have made exemplary contributions to advance the public understanding of sociology, sociological research, and scholarship among the general public.
Dissertation Award
To be announced in late spring.


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by the Dean of the Council, Ambassador Mr Per Poulsen-Hansen, Permanent Representative of Denmark at the Flag raising ceremony for Albania and Croatia
Dear Prime Ministers, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen.
In my capacity as Dean of the North Atlantic Council I have the great honour and immense pleasure to say a few words of welcome to our new members of the North Atlantic Council at this flag ceremony.
But first of all I want to express my heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy to our Italian Ally on the tragic events in Italy. Our thoughts go to all the many families who are suffering unbearable loses and hardship.
As I look at the now 28 flags I am struck by how diverse they are. The design of each and everyone connected to, and sometimes representing, a historic moment in the lives of our respective nations. Each flag wields strong emotional power over those who identify themselves with it.
Now as Skanderbegs double headed eagle and the five crowning coats of Croatias historical regions fly amongst the other 26, adding to the diversity, I say welcome to all those who identify themselves with those two flags.
Welcome to the Transatlantic family. A family healthily growing over the decades, with each enlargement bringing new dimensions and different experiences to the family (by the way I notice we still have space for more flagpoles). Like a true family, irrespective of when each member joined, everyone has a say, everyone is heard, everyone has rights, and everyone has obligations and commitments. Tomorrow the challenge we face remains the same as yesterday: to encompass our differences of opinion in the spirit of those words inscribed in the Council Room "Animus in Consulendo Liber" – a free mind in consultation - for decades the way we have worked towards our common goal. Ultimately what bind us together are the shared values: freedom, democracy and the willingness and ability to contribute to the common defence of the Alliance.
There is one flag, the NATO flag, which unites those who can adhere to these words, those who can adhere to the assurance that mutual defence is a safeguard for peace, those who can identify themselves with the compass symbolising the common path to peace, and the circle symbolising unity and co-operation.
At the Strasbourg/Kehl Summit a long and at times arduous journey came to an end as Albania and Croatia took their places at the Alliance table. Now a new journey begins and from this day forward wherever NATO is represented Albania and Croatia have their place under the NATO-flag.
Once again, a cordial welcome – and the best of luck in our Alliance.


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4 x 9 feet, oil on board.
Author: Larry Kitchen
Slide Show
Please enjoy a slide show of some paintings I created over the last two decades. A hike in Big Bend, Country Nurse, Trading Up, da Vinci's Rooftops, LeTourneau Mural, Vastergotland, Doorway in Salswedial, First Encounter, Young Dentist, Vastergotland, Oil Field Road, Dr. Ray Vet, Whale Mural, Musician, and Robinhood's Bay, England. Hope you enjoy!
Planning and Process
It is really important to have a plan and process in your work. Here are two images that show part of that in the painting titled Musician. I started with thumbnails, followed by photos. Then photoshop to build graphic ideas such as the glow and streams of light coming from Levi in his angelic form. Notice the implied wings and ancient text, with gold leaf. Then came a full size grid to enable a very accurate drawing. That is the small set of squares on the illustration board on the right. Using a soft 4B graphite pencil, I hit the shadows hard leaving most of the mid-tone areas and highlight for the paint. After sealing it with spray fix, I wash it with oil and terpenoid, and erased out the highlights with a kneaded eraser. Finally, I painted traditionally with oils. Gold leaf was last. You do that glue sizing and lay a thin sheet of the gold leaf on it and gently rub it down. If you want a highly polished, well rendered painting with a story that is clear, don't forget PLANNING AND PROCESS.
Christ and the Law
Elephants in the River
I created a mural a few years ago for a local Doctor's Office. It is 9 foot tall by about 14 ft wide, oil on canvas. The skin was the fun part. I painted the canvas hot pink, by adding red to the gesso. Then, I painted a one foot wide strip down the middle, to establish the method for the various areas. The tropical plants were done with midtone bright green, shadow dark green, followed with a lime yellow highlight. The skin was created with a mid tone warm brown/gray, followed with the dark brown for wrinkles, then a light warm highlight. The reflections followed the mirror image of the animals, broken up with light blue waves, reflecting the sky. It was a fun job. I rolled the canvas on a pvc pipe, outward after it dried, and after transport, stapled it to the wall. A carpenter, (Danny Patterson) met me on site and created the frame, which he chopped and painted on the spot. Art in public places is great. We should have more of it, don't you think?
Trading Up
This painting was a result of research on the boom town in East Texas, named Kilgore. In 1932 oil was struck and a town of 800 people changed overnight to 8000. So many came that needed mail, the postmen were forced to modernize to Automobiles. I wondered what it must have been like to ride the trusted horse into town for the last time. So here is my image of that moment when Postman Laird traded up. A "Land Man" is on the right with land plots in hand. In the background, oil wells are shown pumping away. So many oil wells were drilled in town that you could get from one end of town to the other without touching the ground. The streets were muddy well into the 30s. On the left I depicted one of the cafes from the early days, and on the right, the first feed store in Kilgore. Laird is dressed in the uniform required by Kilgore's Postmistress, with mail satchel over his shoulder.
Off to England, Norway, Scotland and Iceland!
The country of Iceland is thermal vented with steam and hot water. It sits atop of one of the largest fault lines on the planet. It is very active and growing. We will be in Reykjavik for 2 days on our cruise.


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Don Jones, Ph.D., has worked in the hospital wellness and fitness industry for more than 20 years. He has also served as the director of rehab services for Sentara Hampton General Hospital. Don has worked for the YMCA and has extensive experience with parks and recreation departments. He has held such varied positions as athletic director, physical director, personal trainer, exercise physiologist and executive director. This extensive experience has enabled him to look at the club industry from a variety of perspectives. He currently serves as the executive director of The Fitness Centre & Day Spa at Florida Hospital Celebration Health and can be reached at [email protected]
It is abundantly clear that our industry is not offering most of the general public what they want. We are only capturing 14 percent of available customers in most markets. Maybe as Michael Scott Scudder questions in his From the Lip column in Club Industry's Fitness Business Pro, our model is out of date. If so, what can we offer the general public that is different and, more importantly, has value for the masses?
I would offer lifestyle medicine as an option for many clubs to consider. This idea will not work in clubs that concentrate on 30-minute circuits nor will it be successful in clubs that charge only $10 per month for membership dues. It is likely to work in clubs that already have a medical focus, such as hospital-based fitness centers and privately owned clubs that have a strong investment in the community.
First of all, we must agree as to what lifestyle medicine is and isn't. It's often a slippery slope. The word, medicine, in lifestyle medicine often implies that one must be ill before he or she can benefit from participating in a particular program. I would disagree and suggest that our members can benefit from the preventive aspects of lifestyle medicine. However, members with chronic illnesses and multiple risk factors that predispose them to illness and injury can also benefit from interventions by qualified staff who practice tenants of lifestyle medicine.
I would offer the following 10 elements, in no particular order of importance, as a starting point for those interested in starting a lifestyle medicine program.
1. Credentialed staff. First of all, if we are going to prescribe remedies for our members/patients ailments we must have staff members who are qualified to do so. Exercise physiologists, with appropriate certifications, should be the core of this staffing. In addition, it wouldn't hurt to have access to a sports psychologist, dietitian and life coach.
Lifestyle medicine centers should and will be held to a higher standard. The public will pay more for their memberships but will also expect more in return.
2. Clinical integration coordinator (CIC). Some also call this position a patient coordinator or referral coordinator. No matter what you call the position, this person works with the various clinical departments within the hospital(s) and/or physician practices.
We have found that having this person attend the departmental staff meetings of physical therapy and cardiac rehab, for example, is an excellent way to engender trust and establish a good working relationship. In addition, this helps the CIC understand patients' needs as well as learn which patients are getting ready to be released for referral to a home program or to your fitness center.
3. Patient referrals—hospitals. As mentioned above, the best way to get the various clinical departments to refer patients to you is to build trust by attending their staff meetings and learning about specific patient needs.
Once a patient is referred to you, act on the referral in a timely manner and keep the referring therapists in the loop. They will want to know how their patient is progressing.
4. Physician referrals—private practice. When you are dealing with a private physician practice, you will need to get the physician(s) support and trust. You would be surprised how many physicians are willing to refer patients to your center if you are willing to comply with their exercise-prescription recommendations—to the letter. There is not much room for creativity just yet. Do what they tell you to do and then, after you have built their trust, you can ask for some leeway if needed. This is also how physical therapists operate.
If you are having trouble getting in to meet with a physician group, schedule an appointment with their office manager and buy their staff lunch. You can then present your offer to them in a more relaxed atmosphere.
Do not just assume that by handing out prescription pads with your center's name on them that you will get instant referrals. It's not that easy.
5. Physician memberships. Do whatever you can to encourage the physicians in your immediate area to become members of your club. Once they are members, they will see how you operate and whether or not your club walks the talk.
I've seen this time and time again. If physicians use your club and you are providing necessary services for their patients, whether it be cardiac rehab, post-surgical rehab for physical therapy patients, they will want to refer their patients to you.
It's up to you to find a way to get them in the door. I've known clubs to sponsor elaborate dinners at their clubs for physicians and their spouses. I've also known clubs to give away memberships to physicians, but be careful, there may be some enurement issues. Check with your club's attorney.
6. Personal training. Personal training has become just that – personal. Things have definitely changed for the better. It's no longer just about training to get bigger biceps or complete a marathon, although those are not necessarily narrow goals.
Personal training programs are including aspects of life coaching, also known as health coaching. The more your trainers know and truly understand their clients, the better able they will be to offer appropriate guidance for the client. There are many opportunities here.
7. Dietitians. Although the ideal would be to have a dietitian on staff, most clubs simply cannot afford this in their budget. You can, however, find a qualified dietitian who will work on a per diem basis and/or via a contract. I think the day will come when many/most clubs will include a dietitian as part of their staff and look back and wonder why they didn't do it sooner. Until that day comes, be careful not to have your trainers work outside their scope of practice when discussing nutrition with their clients. It's better to be safe than sorry by referring to a dietitian.
8. Medical director. It would be ideal as well to have a medical director on your staff. This physician will serve as your champion, and guide you and offer advice to help you fulfill your lifestyle-medicine mission.
If you can't find that person, don't despair. There are many qualified physicians, who are probably already using your club, willing to serve in that capacity. You just have to seek them out.
9. Equipment and facility design. Do you ever wonder whether or not your equipment is suited for specific patient needs? You should be. Most exercise equipment I've seen will not accommodate people over 400 pounds. And sadly, that means many bariatric patients are left out in the cold.
In addition, I've often wondered why more clubs don't have indoor tracks. I'm not talking about tracks for sprint training. I'm talking about walking tracks.
One innovative facility in Virginia even put in a lounge area in the middle of their track. At first I was puzzled. Then the explanation came—de-conditioned members and/or cardiac rehab patients can only walk a lap or two without getting fatigued. The lounge area allows them the opportunity to rest for awhile and go back again for a few laps.
10. Transitions/resources. We've only scratched the surface here with regards to lifestyle medicine. Hence, I encourage you to look at the resources listed below for more information:
· www.lifestylemedicine.ucf – Information on the recent collaborative effort by the University of Central Florida and Florida Hospital to establish an institute for the study of lifestyle medicine.
· www.rippehealth.com – Dr. James Rippe is the Founder and Director of the Rippe Lifestyle Institute and the Rippe Health Assessment. He is also the Chairman for Lifestyle Medicine at the University of Central Florida.
·The book, Changing for Good by James O. Prochaska, Ph.D. describes what it takes to get people to change their lifestyles—once and for all.
Lifestyle medicine is still in its infancy even though it has been discussed in some form or fashion for centuries (there is evidence that the Greeks and Romans believed good health was dependent on diet and lifestyle). It's now time for us as club managers and owners to present it to our members.


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Embarcadero's next application development tools road map has been laid out this month with plans to extend its C++Builder XE2 solution's compatibility from Windows and MacOS X to support the new C++11 standard.
The company will now provide FireMonkey framework support to 64-bit Windows, iOS, and Android.
These multi-platform efforts and C++ compatibility are hoped to win support among developers looking to maximize interconnectivity in application development environments where hardware or software runtime constraints require a small and fast runtime alternative to assembly language.
Indeed, the new C++ architecture also utilizes and extends open source Clang and LLVM technologies shared with Apple's XCode development environment.
NOTE: The C++11 standard (formerly known as C++0x) is the name of the most recent iteration of C++. The name was approved by the ISO in August 2011 and the new programming language is said to support lambda expressions, automatic type deduction of objects, uniform initialization syntax, delegating constructors, deleted and defaulted function declarations, and rvalue references.
"Organizations today must consider a mix of platforms in their product decisions. However, the time and cost of developing for multiple platforms is a significant inhibitor," said Michael Swindell, senior vice president of marketing and product management at Embarcadero.
"Today, our C++Builder XE2 solution solves the native Win/Mac time and cost issues by combining RAD platform with a single C++ code base for Windows and Mac. So we're very excited about our plans to extend these advantages to the most popular mobile platforms; iOS and Android. Our goal is for C++Builder to be the C++ solution that helps development teams natively address all the key platform their business requires while keeping schedules and development costs in check," he added.
The C++Builder XE2 future roadmap includes plans for 64-Bit support, C++11 standards support (the new C/C++ compilers will gain the industry's best in C++11 and C99 language and library compliance), and ARM support for mobile platforms.