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The Story of The Campden Wonder
In August 1660, William Harrison, estate manager to Baptist Hicks, set off on foot for Charingworth in order to collect rent owed to his master. However, as he had not returned by dusk, Harrison's wife, becoming worried for his safety, despatched Harrison's man servant, John Perry to look for him.
By daybreak, however, neither Harrison or his servant had returned. Getting increasingly distressed, Harrison's wife sent out her son, Edward Harrison, in the direction of Charingworth to enquire about his father's movements the previous night. On the way to Charingworth, Edward met John Perry, coming in the opposite direction. When questioned, John Perry told Edward that his master, William Harrison, was not there. So, together they went to the nearby village of Ebrington. At
Ebrington, they were told by one of the tenants that Mr Harrison had called at his house the previous evening on his way back from Charingworth. Edward Harrison and Perry then proceeded to Paxford, where they were unable to find out any news about Mr Harrison. At that point, they then headed back towards Chipping Campden.
On their way back, they came to hear that a hat, shirt, collar and comb had been found on the main road between Ebrington and Campden, near a large bank of gorse. Finding the hat and comb slashed and the shirt collar covered in blood, they immediately started to search the area, assuming that Mr Harrison had been killed.
On returning to Campden, the news of this discovery caused great alarm; so much so, that the men, women and children of the town took it upon themselves to search for the body. Meanwhile, back at the Harrison's home, his already distressed wife now feared heavily for her husband's safety.
As Mr Harrison had been sent to collect rent money, many townsfolk started to suspect that John Perry had killed his master and stolen the money. Perry was brought before a Justice of the Peace, who questioned him about his master and why he had stayed out all night when sent to find him. Perry's version of events were that after his mistress had sent him to meet Mr Harrison, he headed towards Charingworth, where he met a man called William Reed. Reed asked him where he was going, to which he replied that he was going to Charingworth to find his master; but as it was now getting dark he was afraid to go on and was going to return to Campden and fetch a horse belonging to his master's son, Edward. He walked with Reed back to Campden, where Reed then left him at his master's gate.
From that point, Perry said that he entered his master's hen roost and had stopped there until the church clock had struck twelve o'clock. He then left the hen roost and walked back towards Charingworth, getting lost on the way due to heavy mist and ending up spending the rest of the night sleeping under a hedge.
The next morning, he proceeded onto Charingworth, where one of the tenants told him that Mr Harrison had been with him the previous afternoon collecting his rent, but did not stop long. Perry said that on leaving Charingworth, he then met his master's son, Edward, and had gone back to Ebrington and Paxford.
Perry was questioned further and then remanded in custody in Campden. Whilst in custody, Perry finally indicated that if he were taken before the Justice of the Peace again, he would disclose some new and vital information regarding his master's killer. On further interrogation, Perry stated that his master had been killed not by him, but by his brother and mother, who had robbed Harrison for the rent money. Perry's only involvement was to provide his mother and brother with the time and date that his master would be making his journey to Charingworth to collect the money.
Perry's mother and brother were also questioned, and then the three of them were tried and found guilty of killing William Harrison to obtain the rent money. A few days later, John, Richard and Joan Perry were taken to the top of Broadway Hill, which overlooks Chipping Campden, and hung for their supposed crimes.
The first person to be hung was Joan Perry as she was thought to be a witch and had placed a spell over her sons. Next to be hung was Richard Perry, who begged his brother John to tell the truth about the disappearance of William Harrison. But, John Perry stuck by his story and they were both duly hung.
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William Harrison did return to Chipping Campden around two years later, claiming that he had been abducted by three men dressed in white on horseback. He was then taken to Deal, in Kent, and put on a ship to Turkey; where he was kept for nearly two years, until escaping with a silver bowl that had been given to him. Using this silver bowl, he was able to secure his passage back to England.
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'The Office': Will Arnett may be the Scranton Strangler
Along with Ricky Gervais and Will Arnett, NBC has confirmed the addition of Ray Romano, James Spader, and Catherine Tate to The Office's May 19 finale. With so much time between new episodes and all this talk of upcoming guest stars, it's hard not to get carried away with dream plotlines. But what will this epic finale entail? Let's brainstorm. Come on!
Office writer and star Mindy Kaling may have revealed that Arnett will be portraying the series' most infamous character, The Scranton Strangler. The network has yet to confirm these casting details to EW, but we'd like to believe Fair Mindy, if only because the sight of Gob Bluth in prison orange would be one we'd love to revisit. My dream backstory for Arnett's Strangler: He's traveled the country (by Segway) looking for opportunities to work his tricks and for some loose women to do the same, before becoming discouraged and choosing a life of crime in hopes of regaining the attention of his estranged family. Oh, let's face it: That's probably how Gob's life turned out anyway. (Except I also picture Ann — her? — as the Bonnie to Arnett's Clyde.)
Now, what I hope to see back in Scranton: Toby lets it slip that he's serving on the trial of the longstanding local villain, and a chance to watch the dramatic trial in person is something his coworkers can't pass up. (And during the inevitable post-Michael Scott transition period, what work would they being doing anyway?) The Strangler already has a tailor-made defense: He's just an illusion, your honor, an ILLUSION. And he's only just made a huge mistake! To ensure he gets off, his family has wired money to recruit hotshot attorney
Bob Loblaw Alan Shore (James Spader), but the two can't seen to work together because of the competing egos. Ray Barone (Ray Romano), a local sports reporter still adjusting to the NEPA area after falling victim to the recession and media bloodbath in New York, is a key witness to the murders, is subpoenaed by Dwight — who has been dutifully following the serial killer's every move for the past two seasons and has volunteered his time on the prosecution, in exchange for free nights at Schrute Farms (during off-peak season only).
Well, Office fans? Come on! What do you think of Arnett as the mysterious Scranton Strangler? Is a courtroom showdown what you'd like to see or do you think you can do me one better? How should the writers wrap up this season, and who – if any – of these famous names should take the reins at Dunder Miffin HQ for good?
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On TV: 'Ugly Betty' tackles the cruel fashion world with grace
On the face of it, "Ugly Betty" looks like a one-note exercise in meanness, from the title on down to the various cruelties visited upon the heroine by her co-workers at Mode magazine.
Even without the harpy chorus, she doesn't get a break. Betty Suarez is plump, with frizzy hair, thick glasses, braces and a sense of style taken from Librarian's Monthly. In our image-obsessed world, Betty fails on all counts.
But there's a reason so many aphorisms exist about the folly of judging by appearances.
America Ferrera, the charismatic actress under that metal mouth and Coke-bottle specs, makes Betty a beacon of intelligence, depth and kindness in a sea of fashion mavens whose merits are barely skin deep.
Betty also stands for real people. If her self-esteem is attacked in each episode, she's only reflecting the internal struggle so many of us experience every time we turn on the television or pass a magazine stand.
That only begins to explain why "Ugly Betty" may be the fall's best new series and, at the same time, the riskiest network television entry of the season.
Let's not sugarcoat it -- it's an underdog. It was long before ABC, pumped up by positive critical buzz, decided to move it off Fridays to the more cutthroat 8 p.m. Thursday time slot.
"Ugly Betty" is an Americanized version of the telenovela "Betty la fea," which originated in Colombia, a country famous for churning out beauty queens.
ABC and executive producer Salma Hayek at first toyed with the idea of stripping it in multiple runs per week, but the once-a-week format won out. Some elements of the classic telenovela flavor stayed, primarily the cartoonish villains, over-the-top vamps and comic moments teetering between tongue-in-cheek and flat-out camp. In essence, this is a new kind of dramedy, one that could require an acclimatization period the typical viewer might not be willing to give.
(Hayek, by the way, appears in a horrendously acted telenovela within the show, which is constantly on in Betty's home. Perhaps we're to take its regular presence as a reminder of the origins of "Ugly Betty," and as evidence that ABC's version could have been executed with a remarkably lower level of sophistication.)
"Ugly Betty" was always meant to be much more than the title, and far more than a television version of "The Devil Wears Prada." The TV series is similar to the movie in the sense that they're both fairy tales placing modern professional women as Cinderellas, with a New York office replacing the grand ballroom in the king's castle.
"Ugly Betty" goes a step further by tackling class issues. Betty Suarez comes from a tightly knit working-class family headed by her father, Ignacio (Tony Plana), a widower. Her tough, loyal sister, Hilda (Ana Ortiz), sells diet aids, and her young nephew, Justin (scene-stealer Mark Indelicato), unlike Betty, is obsessed with high fashion.
Family love steels her against what she has to face on her job at Mode magazine, which lost its Anna Wintour-like leader Fey Sommers in a car accident.
Instead of handing the publication over to Sommers' heir apparent, Wilhelmina Slater (Vanessa Williams), publishing mogul Bradford Meade (Alan Dale) shocks the fashion world by naming his playboy son, Daniel (Eric Mabius), editor in chief.
Nobody has much faith in Daniel, and it's easy to see why. Shortly after his hire, Bradford walks in on his son "giving dictation" to his lovely assistant. Who is beneath his desk.
She is sent packing, and dumpy Betty gets hired as Daniel's new assistant, scandalizing the well-dressed witches who would kill to be in her Aerosoles by showing up in a tacky poncho.
So Betty endures a hazing period that would put most people into an institution, including one of the most uncomfortable, nauseating scenes of humiliation you'll ever see on TV. All this, after her boyfriend dumps her for the neighborhood skank.
In spite of the series' Colombian origins, and the fact that its format has been successfully imitated in Germany, Greece, Russia, Spain and Mexico, "Ugly Betty" encompasses much of the can-do, up-by-the-bootstraps spirit many would claim as uniquely American. That could prove to be its main source of attraction.
Yes, there is cruelty, and Betty usually turns the other cheek, that is, when she's aware that it's happening. Betty's naivete can make you wince, but she's also unbreakable, handling every indignity with grace. She also happens to be smarter and more thoughtful than the small minds trying to defeat her and, more to the point, dethrone Daniel.
Wilhelmina isn't happy about Bradford's snub. She had planned to use the promotion to stage a coup, opening the door to a sinister subplot boiling beneath the small battles Betty has to wage each day.
Wilhelmina answers to another boss, you see. And Bradford Meade has some shadowy machinations of his own in the works.
Though the corporate mysteries underneath all this hint at a dark twist, the primary appeal of "Ugly Betty" is in the budding chemistry between Ferrera and Mabius. Betty isn't merely Daniel's secret weapon, she's there to force him to grow a sympathetic soul behind that pretty face. Mabius wisely starts down that path in subtle increments.
They're also surrounded by a terrific cast. Williams plays the corporate back-stabber with chilly, restrained ease, and Betty's friend and fairy godmother, Christina (Ashley Jensen, "Extras") the in-house seamstress who arms Betty with the dirt on the company's main movers, grants a necessary warm contrast to all the hideous behavior.
Getting past the title may still prove to be a hurdle, but beyond that, the success of "Ugly Betty" hinges on convincing wider audiences that it's a drama about universal struggles -- namely, to be true to one's sense of individuality and still succeed against all odds -- instead of merely a soap about fashion magazines.
By the end of the premiere, handsome Daniel and ugly Betty have something in common: Everyone dismisses them as people trying to be something that, to the rest of the world, they're clearly not. Ideally, audiences don't behave similarly toward this series. Like the lovely Betty, its brilliance is not to be underestimated.


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Controversy over turbine approval for beauty spot
Credit: Wednesday, 3 February 2016 | www.tyronecourier.uk.com ~~
A row has broken out at Mid-Ulster Council after its Planning Committee approved plans to erect TWO wind turbines in Cookstown, one of which overlooks the Beaghmore Stone Circles tourism site.
The approved wind turbines are to be located at 270m north of an address at Beaghbeg Road in Cookstown and 350m north of an address at Ballynagilly Lane in the town.
Prior to the discussion during the Committee meeting, Sinn Fein's Cllr Sean Clarke declared an interest in both applications and requested to speak on the applications, while Cllr Sharon McAleer of the SDLP declared an interest in the Beaghbeg Road application and left the room.
Cllr Clarke told the Committee that he had been at the site meetings for both applications and that both would be located on sites within the Sperrins area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB).
In relation to the Ballynagilly Lane application, he said that he felt it would have "a massive detrimental impact in the area," adding there were a "substantial number of objectors to this application with concerns related to health and noise".
He added that, in relation to the Beaghbeg Road application, that it would be within an area of archaeological significance as the turbine will overlook Beaghmore Stone Circles, adding that there were numerous objections to this application.
Cllr Clarke's party colleague, Cllr Cathal Mallaghan, backed by Cllr Gavin Bell, called for the refusal of the Ballynagilly Lane application, saying it would be would be a visual intrusion on the amenity of the area which is within an AONB.
He referred to the astronomical value of the Sperrins as having the darkest sky and also commented that the turbines would only be of benefit to individual parties.
The Council's Head of Development Management, Melvin Bowman, referred to consultations with the Northern Ireland Environmental Agency (NIEA) and advised that a refusal could only be made on the grounds of visual impact.
Meanwhile, a counter proposal to approve the Ballynagilly Lane application was made by Cllr Clement Cuthbertson (DUP) and seconded by Cllr Glasgow.
After discussion, members voted 7-6 to reject Cllr Mallaghan's proposal to refuse the Ballynagilly Lane application and it was therefore resolved that the application should be approved subject to conditions as per the officer's report.
A further vote was then taken on Cllr Wills Robinson's proposal to approve the Beaghbeg Road application, which was passed by seven votes to six.
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The Benefits of Exercising Your Brain
I have noticed a recent trend in the promotion of websites, books and magazines devoted to the subject of exercising the brain in an effort to retain mental acuity over a longer period of time. While usually geared toward seniors, recent studies have shown how the benefits apply universally — that is to say not just limited to older folks, but across the board. Like any other muscle in the body, the brain needs regular positive stimulation in order to keep it at peak efficiency, not to mention longevity.
Researchers revealed that engaging in cognitively stimulating activities both early and late in life is associated with slower late-life cognitive decline.
And just like exercise, if the stimulation is not fun — or at least enjoyable — we won't do it. Which brings us to "Escape Rooms", the generic term for places where people attempt to solve their way through a room or series of rooms with a time deadline. Quandary – An Escape Room Experience, is ours, but there are many to choose from, even within the small state of Connecticut.
I found an interesting website article about this and would like to share part of it with you:
Stimulating Your Brain Throughout Life Provides Protection Later On
The research suggests that the sooner you start challenging your mind, the better, as those with more frequent cognitive activity over their lifespan fared the best, cognitively, in their later years. Researchers wrote:
"More frequent cognitive activity across the life span has an association with slower late-life cognitive decline that is independent of common neuropathologic conditions, consistent with the cognitive reserve hypothesis."
The cognitive reserve hypothesis suggests that people with greater cognitive abilities (education, knowledge, etc.) have better cognitive function later in life, and may even be able to delay some symptoms of dementia despite physical changes in the brain that would typically be related to such symptoms in others.
The latest study supports this hypothesis, as have many before it. One such study showed, for example, that mice with the rodent equivalent of Alzheimer's disease given high levels of cognitive activity throughout their lives were protected against memory impairment.2 The researchers noted:
" … our data suggest that humans who emphasize a high lifelong level of cognitive activity (over and above social and physical activities) will attain the maximal environmental protection against AD [Alzheimer's disease]."
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I did an interview for a fairly popular magazine* last week, although I don't think the editors decided to go with my answers to their questions about pre-marital therapy. Therefore I'm posting it here for those who have any interest in the topic. Enjoy.
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Pre-marital work isn't all that common, so it's very difficult to estimate how many sessions a couple needs with any real certainty. For couples with specific goals, who grab the bull by the horns and take the therapy seriously, only a handful of sessions might be needed to give them tools with which to build going forward windows live movie maker nederlands downloaden. Couples who arrive in crisis, with the relationship hanging in the balance, may need many months of therapy. For the average couple, I give a qualified estimate of about 10-15 sessions, but make them pinkie swear that they won't hold me to that number.
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All couples getting ready to be married need to remember the following: marriage is a very serious commitment. It lasts well beyond the wedding day, and I guarantee that it will not always be pleasant. Use as many resources at your disposal to help increase your odds of success. If an obstacle to this is time, remember that your marriage is the most important adult relationship you will have microsoft silverlight kostenlos deutsch. It requires time and effort, not unlike the way many people view exercise for their bodies. If the issue is money, consider the follow costs: divorce lawyer, divorce filing fees, alimony/palimony, child support, dual mortgages/rents, multiple cars, divorce therapy and possibly even anti-depressants. Premarital therapy doesn't sound so expensive now, does it?
* As you probably know, I've been whoring myself out to try to promote my book, so that involves a lot of interviews. I don't have people banging down my internet door; rather, I'm constantly hounding dozens of publications to let me talk to them, so I truly forget with whom I've spoken.
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The gorgeous singer is going through a not-so-great phase in terms of taking care of her physique, which in the past years represented a top priority for RiRi.
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Where has time gone?!?!?! It seems like we just started school the other day! But the weather is changing and we are getting closer and closer to the Holiday season. For me that means a lot of cooking!
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What a joy to post a collection of songs for Easter. To look over the span of church history and see so clearly those songs that have captured the joy, the power, and the truth of the Resurrection of Jesus.
Recently I heard someone lament that we only sing the classic 'resurrection' hymns on Easter when we should sing them more frequently, and certainly more than once a year when we celebrate the Resurrection every Sunday. This is also the case for many of our best Christmas songs. Here's where our tradition actually runs counter to our Gospel celebrating/singing.
So this year I challenge you to take one of your big songs for Easter and sing it for the next 4-5 weeks. Sing it so that it has time to bury itself and be resurrected in our praise! Sing it until it sinks in and bears the fruit of memorization and formation.
Let the joy of Easter linger on in our song!
Christ the Lord is Risen Today
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I Know that My Redeemer Lives, Glory, Hallelujah (Antioch, pg.277)
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Up from Grave He Arose (Benedict arr.)
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Christ is Risen, Hallelujah (trad. english easter hymn)
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Worship Christ, the Risen King (#266 Trinity Hymnal)
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Come, Christians Join to Sing (Contemporary arr.)
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Crown Him with many Crowns
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Praise the Savior, Now and Ever (Benedict arr.)
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Our Hearts Still Burn – Luke 24 (Matt Boswell)
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Open Our Eyes – Luke 24 (Zac Hicks & Bruce Benedict)
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In Christ Alone (Keith Getty)
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Christ is Risen Indeed (Matt Boswell)
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Christ the Lord is Risen Today (Zac Hicks)
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The Power of the Cross (Getty/Townend)
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Were You There? (Red Mountain arr.)
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Come, People of the Risen King (Getty/Townend)
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The Death of Death (Charlie Hall)
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Sovereign Grace – Risen
Coral Ridge Music – Come and Make us Free
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Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia (from Tanzania)
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Hail to the Lord's Anointed (The Welcome Wagon)
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It is Finished (BiFrost Arts)
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Jesus Has Risen (Benedict arr.)
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Hail, Thou Morn of Resurrection (Greg Scheer arr.)
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Jesus Christ is Risen Today (Zac Hicks)
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Love's Redeeming Work is Done (High Street Hymns)
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The Strife Is O'er (The Welcome Wagon)
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Well I bought a couple of new cookbooks this week and amongst them was the Fast, Fresh and Fabulous by Janelle Bloom from Ready Steady Cook (for those cooking TV buffs). These I have to say were the easiest and best ever Chocolate Brownies I have ever made and I have made a few! The others I have made inevitably turned out quite dry not with that really nice gooey middle but these were perfect and moreish and worth making again, but only when you have someone to share with or you will eat them all!
200gm good quality dark cooking chocolate
200gm Butter
1/3 cup Cocoa
1 1/2 cups Castor Sugar
3 Eggs
1/2 cup Plain Flour
1/4 cup Self Raising Flour
1 cup Walnuts, chopped
200gm White Chocolate, chopped into small pieces
Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Grease and line a 26cm x 16cm slab tin.
In a microwave proof bowl melt the dark chocolate and butter for 2 minutes stirring every minute. Then stir in the cocoa until it dissolves. Add the sugar and the eggs one at a time.
Stir in the flours, walnuts and white chocolate. Pour into the prepared tin and bake for 30 -35 minutes. The middle should come out not clean but crumby. In this case better undercooked than overcooked and dry! Allow to cool in the pan. Cut and eat!
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Another Democrat to seek nod for governor
LeBeau is latest Dem to consider gubernatorial bid
EAST HARTFORD -- State Sen. Gary LeBeau is the latest Connecticut Democrat to announce plans to run for governor in 2010, saying Tuesday there's been "a lack of candor" from the current Republican administration about the state's fiscal situation.
The East Hartford lawmaker, speaking to a crowd of more than 150 supporters at Goodwin College, said there would be a state budget in place if Gov. M. Jodi Rell had offered up a plan in February that covered the full, estimated deficit -- an argument Democrats in the legislature have made for months.
Rell has said she used the best deficit estimates at the time. Her budget office and the legislature's Office of Fiscal Analysis have since agreed on a two-year, $8.56 billion figure but have not agreed on a budget, likely to be around $38 billion.
LeBeau, 62, told the crowd he understands the needs of business and labor, saying Connecticut must encourage more high-tech jobs to improve its economy. Besides supporting the state's "legacy industries" such as aerospace and tourism, LeBeau said there needs to be greater focus on bioscience, nanotechnology, precision manufacturing and environmentally sound technologies.
LeBeau is a retired East Hartford teacher. Among other Democrats, Stamford Mayor Dannel Malloyhas formed an exploratory committee. Rell has also formed a committee but not announced whether she will seek re-election.


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Song Triplets, Choo Sarang, And Ji On Enjoy A Water Park Play Date
After their delightful mothers+kids restaurant outing yesterday, the former "The Return of Superman" children reunite once again for an exciting trip to a water park!
On July 10, Uhm Tae Woong's wife Yoo Hye Jin shared photos of the Song Triplets, Choo Sarang, and her daughter Ji On having fun and enjoying each other's company.
She includes a series of the Song triplets being "cool oppas": Daehan receiving a kiss from Yoo Hye Jin, Minguk holding Ji On's hand like the dependable oppa he is, and Manse casually posing like a boss.
Of course, it wouldn't be a "The Return of Superman" reunion without copious amounts of food for the children with healthy appetites.
Yano Shiho also uploaded photos, and it appears like the moms had a fun time at the water park as well!
One thing is for certain, it's great to see these friendships continue!
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Sustainable, healthy and safe communities - how to design a modern and ambitious drug control system
The world drug problem is solved locally. In every city, in every school and in every home.
On July 16-17th ECAD was presenting its findings to delegates at the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe at the conference titled Combating the Threat of Illicit Drugs and the Diversion of Chemical Precursors, Vienna. ECAD spoke about the organsations work to counteract the European drug problem by drug demand reduction efforts aimed at environmental and primary prevention as well as the promotion of full recovery from addiction.
Drugs have been used for medicinal, religious and recreational purposes since dawn of men. But yesterday's use shares little resemblance to today's global drug markets. Commercialization and advances in chemistry and communications have profoundly altered the toxicity and speed with which drugs traverse our globe during the last century.
The global drug control system is being strained but is our best hope to counteract the devasting impact from illicit drugs. Regulations of legal drugs are not successful examples to follow. Community-based and scientifically grounded actions and interventions at local level that targets the causes for substance use as well as vulnerabilities to organized crime can make the world drug problem significantly smaller.
ECAD´s point of departure for its work are the following assumptions:
- Drugs are the most harmful when made legal and commercially promoted
- Levels of drugs use can be addressed
- Drug addiction is in most cases a recoverable condition
- Adress vulnerabilities to organized crime to mitigate harms from the drug trade
The message of our presentation was that countries should adhere to the international principles to which they have already signed, i.e defend the integrity of the drug control conventions. Countries (Canada) that unilaterally breaches the international treaties they have signed on for and on which the rest of the worlds drug control system is reliant upon, should think twice before they legalize drugs.
If countries want to achieve a serious and long term reduction in drug demand they would do wise to study the true success story of the world - Iceland. An evidence based mapping of local risk and protective factors and subsequent long term and holistic change of the local environment in which youngsters are brought up can bring about a population level reduction in their willingness to take drugs.
To fully make people recover from drug addiction underlying issues that preceded drug need to be adressed. Drug treatment need to take into account and solve more problems than those posed by the drugs and equip persons with tools to adress challenges in life without drugs. A sustainable recovery takes time and need to be supported years after intitial treatment and stabilisation to increase likelihood of success.
To mitigate the harms posed by traffickers and criminals operating on drug money law enforcement would do well to cooperate with treatment and social service and act as an engine for the recovery of addicts with a criminal background. The presence of (large scale) organized crime in a society can be understood as a weakness in governance. The criminals need to be combatted and persecuted but to be sustainable, the governance weakness also need to be adressed.
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In July, ECAD was present during the Swedish Annual polician week on the island of Gotland situated in the middle of the Baltic Sea.
We organised seminars and hearings on drugs, public safety and health during the week. Policians from all parties in the parliament came to our tent to share their view on how to make Sweden safer and their stance on drugs.
For the fourth consecutive year ECAD has been organizing seminars talks and events with partners Criminals Return into Society and Association for Drug Free Sweden at the annual politician week in Gotland Sweden. This year was an election year and every political party wanted to participate in our tent and give their view on how the society could be made safer. Down below we have listed the headlines of our sessions:
A safe society - the role of NGO´s
Per Johansson, generalsekreterare, RNS
Erik Leijonmarck, generalsekreterare, ECAD
Ali Reunanen, förbundssekreterare, KRIS
The left party (V) on drugs and crime
Linda Snecker, Vänsterpartiet
The liberal party (L) on drugs and crime
Roger Haddad, riksdagsledamot, Liberalerna
True and false on cannabis - state of the art of research on health harms
Peter Allebeck, forskare
Pelle Olsson, författare, journalist
The conservative party (M) on drugs and crime
Beatrice Ask, riksdagsledamot, Moderaterna
What does a social and liberal drug policy look like?
Johan Pehrson, riksdagskandidat Liberalerna
Niels Paarup-Petersen, riksdagskandidat Centerpartiet
Lars Ströman, ledarskribent Nerikes Allehanda
Gabriel Romanus, fd socialminister Liberalerna
The centre party (C) on drugs and crime
Johan Hedin, Centerpartiet
Shootings, open drug trade and marginalized communitites - what are the relationships?
Manne Gerell, forskare
Schools free from drugs
Staffan Hübinette , lärare och föreläsare
The green party (MP) on drugs and crime
Annika Hirvonen, riksdagsledamot, Miljöpartiet
The role of the customs service in adressing drug supply
Jessica Vikberg, tullinspektör och förbundsordförande RNS
Johan Lindgren, förbundsordförande TULL-KUST
The Social Democratic party (S) on drugs and crime
Morgan Johansson, justitieminister, Socialdemokraterna
Annika Strandhäll, socialminster, Socialdemokraterna
Life style coordinator
Ali Reunanen, KRIS
The prohibiton of drugs - a tool for early intervention
Lennart Karlsson, ordförande Svenska Narkotikapolisföreningen
Sven-Olov Carlsson, projektledare, Prevent Don't Promote
The nationalist party (SD) on drugs and crime
Adam Marttinen, riksdagsledamot, Sverigedemokraterna
Never go back - Recovery from drug addiction and being a mother
Sara Woldu, ledare mammagruppen KRIS
The christian democratic party (KD) on drugs and crime
Andreas Carlsson, riksdagsledamot, Kristdemokraterna
Apart from our own hosted talks and seminars the Secretary General also participated in a discussion on cannabis from a medical and societal viewpoint organized by Uppsala University.
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On October 10-11, 2018, ECAD organize a study visit to European biggest Recovery Community, San Patrignano, in close proximity to Riccione, Italy.
This year it will be the most festive occasion to participate in the WeFree days there since the Community will celebrate its 40th anniversary.
Use this opportunity to find out more about San Patrignano`s successfull model for recovery and social reinsertion and talk to the members of the Community during ECAD special session of Questions and Answers.
ECAD have negotitated a favourable hotel rates for you and blocked a number of rooms at Hotel Feldberg (Via Fucini 10, Riccione, ph. +39 0541641942) in advance.
On October 10, a scientific conference on the elimination of viral Hepatitis by the International Liver Foundation, will take place at San Patrignano. ECAD have arranged for your free participation in this conference if you are interested.
Download the Conference Programme "HCV elimination in people who inject drugs. A roadmap for elimination in Italy: treating the infections and predisposing causes" (PDF)
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On June 26, 2018 the Moscow city scientific-practical conference with international participation "Combating Drugs - Global Problems" took place, timed to coincide with the International Day against Drug Abuse. This day symbolizes the determination of the world community to strengthen international cooperation in creating a society free from drug addiction, contributes to a serious understanding in society of one of the main problems of our time — the problem of drug addiction. The event was attended by: a leading international organization advocating a drug-free Europe and representing millions of European citizens - European cities against drugs (European Cities Against Drugs - 249 cities in 30 countries around the world, also take initiatives and carry out various anti-drug activities in support of UN conventions - against the legalization of drugs and for a reasonable anti-drug policy); Health leaders and organizers; medical prevention specialists, general practitioners, general practitioners who provide primary health care and specialists of medical organizations of the Moscow state healthcare system of the stationary type, as well as employees of government departments and agencies, representatives of scientific institutions, public and other organizations
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On May 30-31, ECAD Secretary General will participate in the Planet Youth workshop in Reykjavik.
The workshop will provide an overview of the Icelandic Model of Substance Use Prevention. Emphasis will be made on both the scientific pillars underlying the model, as well as practical applications.
The workshop is divided into three sections:
1. A brief history and scientific criteria for the model
2. Survey data collection, processing and dissemination
3. Community outreach and practical work with stakeholders.
Location: Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura, Reykjavik, Iceland
Dates: May 30th and 31st, 2018
Times: 09:00 - 16:00 both days
Optional Study Visits: 1st of June 12:00 to 16:00
Light lunches included both days + coffee and snacks during breaks
Optional study visits June 1st
The ECAD Mayors' Conference
26th Mayors Conference - Cork 2019
25th MAYORS´ CONFERENCE
and 6th World Forum Against Drugs
Conference materials
Kevin Sabet, PhD, Director, Drug Policy Institute, University of Florida, President, Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM), USA
Speech at the WFAD /ECAD 25th Mayors Conference, Gothenburg, May 15, 2018 (Video 5min.)
Supply reduction in Peril? A lot of the worlds`s drug supply emanates from a war-torn Columbia.
Dr. Michael Jonsson, FOI, Swedish Defence Research Agency
Text to the slides (PDF)
In Columbia, a peace deal has been struck, which gives hope for a closure of insurgency and violence. (PDF)
Thomas Pietschmann, Dr, Drug Research Section, Division for Policy Analysis and Public Affairs
The International drug control system, global/regional and national drug patterns and trends, and supply reduction efforts at the international level (PDF)
Photo: Götaplatsen @ Klas Eriksson
Annual Mayors` Conference and the 6th World Forum Against Drugs will take off on May 14-15 in Gothenburg this year.
This joint event will address a growing interest to the effective prevention practices, full recovery and alternatives to incarceration and to life-long dependency on drug treatment.
The conference will create a room for elaborating a practical guide to how a recovery city will look like, this will be grounded on the recent evidence-based research. Sheffield Hallam University (UK), Ghent University (Belgium) and the City of Gothenburg have already started working on this guide in practice.
In order to find out more and to register please visit a joint webpage here.
ECAD 24th Mayors` Conference materials
On June 12-13, the city of Kaunas hosted ECAD 24th Annual Mayors`s Conference 2017
Safe Cities Without Drugs. Preventing, Protecting, Policing
Key-note speakers:
David W. Spencer, Field intelligence Manager, Drug Enforcement Agency, European Region
Supply reduction and dismantling drug trafficking organizations: In what ways can local communities benefit (PDF)
Kim Nilvall, Swedish National Bureau of Investigation, Intelligence section, Organized crime
Police work in socially disadvantaged areas in Sweden: Impact of drugs on urban crime (PDF)
Torsten Stodiek, Deputy Head, Strategic Police Matters Unit, Community Policing Advisor, Transnational Threats Department, OSCE
Preventing terrorism and countering violent extremism and radicalisation that lead to terrorism:
A community and intelligence led policing approach (PDF)
Jon Sigfusson, Director for Icelandic Centre of Social Research and Analysis, Reykjavik University, ICSRA
Youth in Europe and Planet Youth (PDF)
Laimonas Vasiliauskas, Senior Specialist, Serious and Organized Crime Department, EUROPOL
European Illicit Drug Market (PDF)
Antonio Boscini, Health Director, San Patrignano Community, Rimini, Italy
Recovery and social reinsertion: San Patrignano Community model extended (PDF)
Conference Booking Form
Kaunas Castle
Picture: @Rokas Tenys
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As an attendee of the American Cannabis Summit, you have now placed yourself at the forefront of a new gold rush - a "green gold rush." And it's just getting started. Never before has a large, existing, multi-billion dollar industry emerged so quickly and with so many opportunities for small companies and small investors. Never before has the average investor held such an advantage over the large Wall Street banks. And, more importantly, never before has the path to real, life-altering wealth in the stock market been so obvious, especially if you know where to invest. Today, in the United States, cannabis is a $10.8 billion industry.Add a comment


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Why are scientists turning to aerial images to monitor the health of ecosystems found beneath the ocean's surface?
Coral reefs support millions of species ranging from single-celled algae to sharks and sea turtles. However, this diversity, coupled with the scattered and often remote (underwater) locations of reefs, makes it challenging to monitor these ecosystems effectively.
To survey reefs, experts must spend time in the water, identifying and counting species. This approach requires substantial time and resources and may also lead to biased results that are difficult to compare over time.
Recently, scientists have begun surveying reefs using images captured from satellites. Analyzing images allows researchers to more accurately compare surveys from different time periods and to cover a larger area with each survey.
However, the usefulness of these satellite images is limited by their low resolution. Researchers in Australia are now conducting surveys using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and hyperspectral cameras to gather more detailed images and data on the health of coral reefs.
What is hyperspectral imaging?
Receptors in the human eye detect a narrow range of wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum–the area we call visible light, consisting of three bands of energy that our eyes perceive as red, green and blue. The combination of these bands that an object reflects determines the colors we see. Similarly, a standard camera captures an image recorded in these three bands of visible light.
Materials can be differentiated based on the unique signature of wavelengths their surface reflects. Like a human fingerprint, this spectral signature makes it possible to identify a material once its signature is known. Images taken with a hyperspectral camera record this spectral signature using more and narrower wavelength bands that generally cover a wider range of the electromagnetic spectrum than the three bands of visual images.
In an email to Mongabay-Wildtech, Dr. Felipe Gonzalez, Associate Professor at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), described the advantages of this technology. "Whilst regular cameras acquire image samples at only three fixed wavelength bands (visible red, green and blue), hyperspectral cameras scan the same scenery at a much [greater] amount and range of spectral bands. QUT's hyperspectral camera, for instance, acquires samples of up to 270 wavelength bands ranging from the visible spectrum to NIR [near-infrared]."
Hyperspectral imaging was originally developed for mining and geology purposes, but researchers are beginning to take advantage of the detailed images for coral reef surveys and other environmental monitoring applications.
Using the hyperspectral data acquired from these images, we are able to find patterns that distinguish levels of coral bleaching, water pollution, amongst others.
Dr. Felipe Gonzalez, associate professor, Queensland University of Technology
Assessing the reef from the skies
The specialized hyperspectral camera was originally a huge, expensive device. Gonzalez and his colleagues at QUT have developed a miniaturized hyperspectral camera that can be carried by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
Their camera produces hyperspectral images with a high enough spatial resolution (15 cm/pixel) to identify and monitor individual corals. In comparison, the Hyperspectral Imager for the Coastal Ocean (HICO), a camera which was installed on the International Space Station in 2015, captured images of coral reefs at a 90 m/pixel resolution.
Using this set-up, the researchers have obtained aerial hyperspectral images of the Ningaloo Reef – part of the Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Site of Western Australia. Ningaloo is one of the world's largest fringing reefs, spanning nearly 300 km, and is well-known for the population of whale sharks that gather there annually to feed.
Compared to other large reefs, such as the Great Barrier in eastern Australia, Ningaloo has been very resistant to bleaching and disease. The 2017 IUCN World Heritage Outlook gave the Ningaloo reef its most positive rating for 'Conservation Outlook'. Consequently, having the technology to closely monitor the reef will help to quickly detect any changes in its health and possibly provide insight into its resilience.
Satellites have already obtained aerial images of the reef; however, the UAV makes it possible to capture images from a significantly closer distance (30-100 m from the water's surface), resulting in high enough spatial resolution to survey the benthic composition of a reef (coral, sand, algae, etc.) and monitor the health of individual corals.
Flying the UAV at a 100 m altitude, Gonzalez and his team can photograph 40 ha of Ningaloo Reef in about 30 minutes. Using the hyperspectral data acquired from these images, Gonzalez says they are able to "find patterns that distinguish levels of coral bleaching, water pollution, amongst others."
However, according to Gonzalez, the "huge amount of data represents some challenges regarding data filtering, interpretability and computational effort." Gonzalez and his colleagues are developing artificial intelligence software that will learn how to automatically recognize the unique spectral "fingerprints" that the camera detects. This software will be able to differentiate coral species and predict the level of bleaching in individual corals. It also will be able to identify other features of the reef, such as sand and algae.
Assessing the reef from below the surface
Coral reef researchers are also beginning to take the technology underwater. Dr. Arjun Chennu, a research scientist at the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology, recently helped to develop the HyperDiver – a diver-operated apparatus that not only captures hyperspectral images, but also measures water chemistry (pH and O2) and records the seafloor topography. The hyperspectral imagery enables the diver team to map benthic habitats, coral pigment densities and coral structure (rugosity) at the fine scale of a reef.
The Reefscape project is using aerial and underwater hyperspectral cameras to construct a spectral library that, when coupled with satellite imaging, will potentially make it possible to survey the coverage and health of coral reefs on a global scale. Spectral patterns reflect the unique chemical signature of an object. The signature of unhealthy corals or trees differs from that of healthy ones, so changes in this signature could indicate a decline in health or structure of coral.
The challenges of high cost and complex data analysis have limited the adoption of hyperspectral imaging for environmental research and conservation. However, with the popularity of the technology increasing, lower-cost hyperspectral cameras are being developed. Moreover, as artificial intelligence software for identifying spectral signatures improves, the analysis of hyperspectral data has the potential to become largely automated.
The economic value of coral reefs has been estimated at nearly $30 billion annually, with tourism contributing over $9 billion. Reefs support fisheries and protect shorelines by buffering against waves and storm surges. However, increasing ocean temperatures and acidity have led to more frequent occurrences of coral bleaching. Local-scale pollution and sedimentation further damage reef ecosystems.
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Marines Speak Out On the Haditha Marines Case
Marines Speak Out On the Haditha Marines Case
June 14th, 2007 ·
Former Marines are speaking out!
Captain Greenlaw a retired Marine officer has written a letter about the lack of support the Haditha Marines are getting from their superiors. These good men have had their careers ruined and personal finances (and their families) drained defending against criminal charges that should never have been filed.
This first letter is from Troy Watson who issues an invitation to those who read this to show your support for these marines by forwarding Captain Greenlaw's letter along with your comments to Lt Colonel Riggs.
Dear Marines and family,
I have copied Capt. Greenlaw's email to LtCol Riggs below – I am giving you an opportunity to show our solidarity & agreement with all the hard work and effort that Capt Greenlaw does.
Please copy and paste his message and add your comments – if only to say that you agree wholeheartedly with Capt Greenlaw – – then email it to LtCol Riggs at this e address: firstname.lastname@example.com.
Capt Greenlaw has been on the firing line for us and a helluva lot of other Marines for quite awhile and the 'powers that be' are probably thinking that he is the only one who is speaking for our Marines – I want them to know that we support Capt Greenlaw and agree with his comments and that he is not all by himself. Please take the time to send LtCol Riggs an email.
Semper Fi,
Troy Watson
Here is Captain Greenlaw's letter; please read and see if you agree!
LtCol Riggs:
This is a msg I received from another Retired Marine Officer who is unhappy about the way the Corps is now looking after their young Marines.
I, for one, have a strapping young grandson, who lives here in Oceanside and, at this point in time, I would not recommend that he join the Corps. If this everlasting circus going on with K/3/1 & K/3/5 continues much longer, the Commandant is going to experience rough days ahead on recruiting and I don't think these huge bonus' he's offering will entice these young, very intelligent, Marines to extend or reenlist, as we did years ago, when we were sure our leaders were watching our 6′oclock & not locking us up for doing the job we enlisted to do and that is to fight this country's wars.
When I read some of these articles where the Prosecutor gets some witness on the stand and they discuss bullet holes in the heads of civilians, etc., that tells me that the Prosecutor or the witness has never been in a fire fight with lead flying all around you. You put a weapon on full automatic and start firing at enemy positions that you are receiving fire from and some innocents are bound to get killed. War is hell. Some body ought to educate this Mr. Parks, the DOD expert, who supposedly wrote the "rules of war". Give this Mr. Parks an M-16 & Flak Jacket, send him in- country, put him on the line with the Sgt's, Cpl's, Pfc's & 2ndLt's and let's see what he can do. I think he will come back and re-write the book. I've attended 3 or 4 of these hearings and the Bacos trial. Very rarely, if ever, do you see a Defense Counsel get up and object or do anything. It has all appearances of a well scripted Broadway Play.
It would now appear we have lost two good 2ndLt's. First, it was Patano and if Phan is smart, he will resign his commission. His career has now been wrecked by thoughtless actions of those who should have stood by his side.
Don Greenlaw Captain,
USMC(Ret'd) Marine Mustang
Here are Troy Watson's comments he forwarded along with Captain Greenlaw's letter;
Dear LtCol Riggs,
I am sending my 2bits along with the email you received from Capt Greenlaw. It is my fear that because Capt Greenlaw is fighting battles on behalf of Marines in trouble – that you will ignore his comments or that you may think that he is 'all by himself' – – I hope this email will clear up that notion if that has been your thoughts and hopes.
Don Greenlaw, on his own volition and because of the helluva Marine that he has always been -has become a spokesperson for 100's of Marines who absolutely agree with him 100% as I do and we all are very appreciative of his efforts.
I have always been on the firing line touting our Marine Corps to young folks wherever I go and encouraging them to enlist in the finest. I have to admit that I have not been doing that for over a year now – quite frankly, have been very po'd off about the way the Haditha Marines have been treated and think its a damned shame – it seems like they are getting railroaded and have been since the very beginning. There are two young folks that I visit with at the local grocery store (Sprouts) and they see me with my MC shirts and covers and are continually asking me about whether or not they should join the Corps. I have not been very encouraging in light of the forementioned.
I served in Korea during 1952 with E 2 7, 1st Mar Div as a machine gunner receiving a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. I guarantee you we had great leadership back then – very firm but also always taking care of us.
Semper Fidelis,
Troy Watson
Here is an excerpt of a letter that expresses concerns for the Corps ability and desire to take care of their own (edited to remove personal names/details);
Subject: Re: Fw: "THE CORPS"
Thanks (name removed) , I needed that. I am so disappointed in the Marine Corps leadership these days that it nearly breaks my heart. The Commandant recently sent a letter asking all retired Marines to help with recruiting.
I'm sorry General Conway, I can't in all good conscience suggest to a Mother that the Marine Corps will take good care of her son. […]
Semper Fi
Name Withheld
Another letter of support and this letter points out how these Marines have been judged GUILTY before they have had a trial of even a hearing.
Col Riggs:
I am writing this letter in support of all the things that, Capt. Greenlaw has stated in his letter, As you know, the Capt. was a former mustang and has been my friend and the spokesman for all of the old red hats that attend most functions at Camp Pendleton.
I am a former Marine Sgt.who saw action in Korea including stints on, Bunker Hill, Reno, Carson and Vegas. I am familiar with the , ROE'S and believe me when you are fighting any enemy, you must engage when fired upon. We did not have the same restrictions as todays troops have.
I am the Sr. Vice Commander with the XXXXX county XXXX Org. I am also a member of two Marine Clubs and the reunion coordinator for, XXXXX vets. In my daily communications with combat Marine veterans, I have yet to find one that is not appalled at the treatment of the Haditha Marines and spouses.
First,it appears that they were convicted before they got back from Iraq. Yes convicted by "Senator Murtha', and the press. I still remember seeing, Lt Col Chessani holding his new baby when they returned. He wasn't allowed to finish his leave before being releaved of duty for lack of confidence.
I have spoken to most of his troops before and after deployment and they would follow him to hell as I would. This is such a tragedy. When did the Corp. start eating it's own? This is too political. I am afraid of what is happening to our Corp. I am sure that recruiting will be affected because of,"lack of confidence."
The young men volunteering to extend their deployment is commendable,but I am afraid it is out of loyalty to their buddies and not to the Corp.
Sir, I apologize for rambling but my feelings are strong,as are those of my friends. We know and respect Gen. Mattis and his fine reputation as a excellent and fair leader. If possible, I would appreciate it if you would forward this letter to him on his return. I know the ultimate decisions on this whole trial event will end up in his hands.
It is my sincere feelings that he will make the correct judgement on these men. I know there must be alot of political pressure on this case,but as a group of combat vets we all believe this whole thing was a farce and unjust to all Marines.
Lets correct this in the name of justice.
God bless these men and our Corp.
Name Withheld,
former Sgt. USMC
The disservice and damage the MSM and Rep John Murtha have done to the Armed Forced and to the Haditha Marines in particular is shameful. Equally shameful is the Marine Corps reluctance to take care of there own. Please take a few moments to express your concern about the Haditha Marines case to Col Riggs at email@example.com. Then please pass along to others to do the same.
Sixty Three Years Ago Today…June 6, 1944
Sixty Three Years Ago Today…June 6, 1944
Wednesday, June 06, 2007 2:31 PM
Special day for me. My Dad was shot down over Normandy as he flew over the area dropping off paratroopers. He was the guy in charge of making sure all the men got off and out. When they got hit, my Dad and the co-pilot got the dead and wounded out of the plane. Then my Dad pushed the co-pilot out. He then went to the cockpit and latched onto the pilot, dragged him aft, hooked him up and pushed him out. My Dad was the last man out.
Obviously, my Dad survived the ordeal and after 3 days walking around France with his 45 at the ready, he found a British contingent and made it back to England after about a week.
Yes, today is a special day to me and the rest of the world.
Great Video Here (FDR's prayer in the audio)
There is a fantastic article here written about the invasion of Normandy and other beaches and discusses what "might have been" had emotions gotten the better part of valor and mission accomplishments.
What if American and Allied Forces withdrew from France when the going got really rough and what similarities can be drawn today?
FDR's Prayer, delivered June 6, 1944
My Fellow Americans:
Last night, when I spoke with you about the fall of Rome, I knew at that moment that troops of the United States and our Allies were crossing the Channel in another and greater operation. It has come to pass with success thus far.
And so, in this poignant hour, I ask you to join with me in prayer:
Almighty God: Our sons, pride of our nation, this day have set upon a mighty endeavor, a struggle to preserve our Republic, our religion, and our civilization, and to set free a suffering humanity.
Lead them straight and true; give strength to their arms, stoutness to their hearts, steadfastness in their faith.
They will need Thy blessings. Their road will be long and hard. For the enemy is strong. He may hurl back our forces. Success may not come with rushing speed, but we shall return again and again; and we know that by Thy grace, and by the righteousness of our cause, our sons will triumph.
They will be sore tried, by night and by day, without rest — until the victory is won. The darkness will be rent by noise and flame. Men's souls will be shaken with the violences of war.
For these men are lately drawn from the ways of peace. They fight not for the lust of conquest. They fight to end conquest. They fight to liberate. They fight to let justice arise, and tolerance and goodwill among all Thy people. They yearn but for the end of battle, for their return to the haven of home.
Some will never return. Embrace these, Father, and receive them, Thy heroic servants, into Thy kingdom.
And for us at home — fathers, mothers, children, wives, sisters, and brothers of brave men overseas, whose thoughts and prayers are ever with them — help us, Almighty God, to rededicate ourselves in renewed faith in Thee in this hour of great sacrifice.
Many people have urged that I call the nation into a single day of special prayer. But because the road is long and the desire is great, I ask that our people devote themselves in a continuance of prayer. As we rise to each new day, and again when each day is spent, let words of prayer be on our lips, invoking Thy help to our efforts.
Give us strength, too — strength in our daily tasks, to redouble the contributions we make in the physical and the material support of our armed forces.
And let our hearts be stout, to wait out the long travail, to bear sorrows that may come, to impart our courage unto our sons wheresoever they may be.
And, O Lord, give us faith. Give us faith in Thee; faith in our sons; faith in each other; faith in our united crusade. Let not the keeness of our spirit ever be dulled. Let not the impacts of temporary events, of temporal matters of but fleeting moment — let not these deter us in our unconquerable purpose.
With Thy blessing, we shall prevail over the unholy forces of our enemy. Help us to conquer the apostles of greed and racial arrogances. Lead us to the saving of our country, and with our sister nations into a world unity that will spell a sure peace — a peace invulnerable to the schemings of unworthy men. And a peace that will let all of men live in freedom, reaping the just rewards of their honest toil.
Thy will be done, Almighty God.
Franklin D. Roosevelt – June 6, 1944
GREAT piece on this day by Victor Davis Hanson
Pre Eagles
Monday, May 28, 2007 9:26 PM
May 24th, 2007
In the spring of 2003, before the war in Iraq had even begun, we would see a group of protesters flying the flag upside down, every Sunday, on the same corner as we came home from church in California. While my husband, Air Force Veteran, Jerry English, wanted to get some friends and march them into the nearby sea, cooler heads (Mine!) prevailed;we both have very strong feelings about our Flag! But we wanted to do something to let our local military people know that they were supported. We came up with the idea of printing out on our computer a simple business card.
On one side it simply says THANK YOU with a couple small graphics of the USA flag and a Ribbon with Flag motif. On the back of the card we printed:
During difficult times America's finest have put on the uniform of the U.S. Military. Your service is appreciated. Thank You! God Bless you and yours!
As we started handing them out we realized that we could never get to all of them so we decided to have a RALLY FOR AMERICA / SUPPORT THE TROOPS and it was held March 22, 2003. The media found it to be so odd that they covered it (in advance / and the day of) and we had about 500 people show up! It was awesome. We did another for Armed Forces Day and again for Sept 11th / WE REMEMBER.
We took down names and emails and when Christmas 2003 came around we had sent off 1,167 cards filled with a pack of cocoa or tea and a note of support to a Lt.Col. in Iraq. They were distributed and we got wonderful letters back from the troops! That was a lot of fun so we did it again for Valentines Day; over 1,000 cards. By this time
I had done many media interviews and they kept asking for a name of our group. We decided on CARDS AND COCOA FOR THE TROOPS. But after that we started sending all the important goodies. Beef jerky, wet wipes and Chocolate when it wasn't to hot.
We have continued to have our March rally and Sept 11th rally for the last five years. We have also shipped off over 5 TONS of goodies to Iraq and Afghanistan. Our group of volunteers numbers about 200 and we have done it all without a committee meeting or being a non-profit or having a web site. After we took on an official name I did get some separate cards printed via vistaprint.com ( 250 cards / free / pay $5 forshipping ) and that has our contacts.
(Military parking permits are Blue for Officer and Red for Enlisted.
Other colors are people who work on the base but are not military!)
We frequently stick them in drivers door jams (with the flag showing!) so it is a treat to find when they come out of the store. We also look for veterans who are wearing their baseball hats stating when / where they served. We have had many an emotional moment giving them a card.
We encourage people to make their own versions of the THANK YOU cards. (If you would like one, please email firstname.lastname@example.com)
We have also tied in with Move America Forward and gone at least part ofthe way on two caravans, including this last one in March that met up with the Eagles at the Wall. We had our 5th Annual Rally for America / We SUPPORT THE TROOPS AND THEIR MISSION also on the 17th of March, here locally.
It is exciting to find that more and more people are willing to take thetime to stand up and be vocal in support of our troops!
Proud to be an American!
Cindy Stanley & Jerry English
-Cards and Cocoa for the Troops Organizers-
"I am only One.
I can not do everything.
But I can do something.
And I will not let
what I can not do
interfere with what I can do."
-Edward Everett Hale
Hang The Poor Dweeb
Monday, May 28, 2007 9:24 PM
Grave Robbers
May 23rd, 2007
Kate O'Malley, columnist for Human Events Online and proud fellow Eagle, has a great column up this morning. The article explores the motives behind people like Dan Frasier, an antiwar activist who has produced T-shirts with the slogan "Bush Lied, Soldiers Died," on top of a list of soldiers who have given their lives in Iraq.
He is making money off these fallen heroes, although according to his website, he isn't really a very good capitalist, "In fact, it is not clear that the shirts have generated any profits at all. Much of the first batch of shirts was sold at a deep discount. The shirts were complex to design and expensive to produce. The cost of the shirts has been kept as low as possible to encourage sales and spread the important message. Of course, this product is not meant to be a statement on behalf of the families or the fallen soldiers?? said Frasier in an open letter on his website.
Okay, I will admit that I was not an economics major, so maybe I am missing something here. The shirt is not making much a profit because our friend Dan wants to encourage sales to spread the important political message he believes in, but the message is somehow not meant to be a statement on behalf of the men and women who appear on his shirt. So Dan isn't doing this for the money, he is doing it to spread a political message. So this isn't actually a product as much as it is an advertising tool.
Arrrghhh….my head hurts. Those rascally lefties! Dan isn't a capitalist after all, he is a political activist! Darn, I knew it was too good to be true.
The article is sarcastic and amusing, yes, but it's also heart wrenching. Katie skillfully reminds us of what the results of the left's version of "free speech" are.
Frasier may not be a good capitalist, but he is an accomplished grave robber. He is using dead soldiers, soldiers who can't protect themselves, to further his own personal agenda. He can do so without the censure of these men and women because they are dead. They are unprotected, unable to be heard, unable to approve or dispute his use of their names. They can not be interviewed on the nightly news to counter his association of their life's work with his personal cause. They can not call a lawyer to demand the removal of their names nor can they demand a share of his meager profits because, as we have established, he is not a very good capitalist.It is left to the families of these fine men and women to pursue justice. It is not enough that wives and children and parents must attend funerals and empty closets of personal effects. They must now bear the injustice of a political activist aligning their loved ones with a belief and for a cause that they had no opportunity to endorse or dispute.
Cindy Sheehan may be the most well-known grave robber right now, but she is not the only one. People like Dan Frasier, Gael Murphy, and many more are making money and (excuse the pun) capitalizing on the sacrificial love of American soldiers and Marines.
How amazing would it be to live in a nation that wholeheartedly supports her troops and their mission? How incredible would it be to know that your countrymen, to a man, love and honor you for the sacrifices you make? How much easier would it be to approach the battlefield, knowing that those you defend know in their hearts every single day that your job is noble, it is amazing, it is honorable?
Someday, perhaps we will live in that country again. Hope springs eternal.
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Update of Times Square with GoE
Update of Times Square with GoE
Monday, May 28, 2007 9:18 PM
Combating the Moonbats: Times Square, May 19th
May 20th, 2007
While Eagles nationwide were standing up to support our recruiters yesterday, GOE-NY had a special mission. They were countering antiwar leftists in Times Square. The moonbats were planning to show up and do what they called "Torture Theater," or a "reenactment" of the "torture" that terrorist detainees are undergoing at Gitmo. Never mind that there IS no torture at Gitmo. Never mind that as we speak, three of our nation's soldiers are undergoing the most horrific torture imaginable at the hands of the enemy. These antiwar leftists have no couth, no respect, no love for our soldiers in harm's way.
That's why GOE-NY had to shut them down.
Eagles representing five states–and from as far away as North Carolina–converged on Times Square yesterday to answer the threat, and Dan Maloney, GOE-NY Coordinator, had a preliminary report on the event.
It was a GREAT day in Times Square!
We performed the ORA portion of our activity on schedule and the recruiters were very interested in hearing about GOE. The Company Commander for the NY area was there and invited us to talk at one of their affairs. Dr. Rauol's gracious delivery of heros were a big hit and the recruiters came out later to enjoy the spectacle of us facing off against the moonbats saying it was the first time in recent memory when they could venture outside during a demonstration at their location.
Then the REAL fun began!
The Moonbats finally showed up to stage their anti-Gitmo street theater and found that we had secured the ground and would not let them get more than a foothold on it. They had to split their forces between a small group at the narrow point of the traffic island away from the recruiting station and on a street corner a block away.
We totally overwhelmed the small contingent immediately to our front while a small group of ours infiltrated their street theater act and poked fun at their representation of Guantanamo. You will notice our infiltrators in photos wearing orange 'Club Gitmo' t-shirts with snarky blurbs on the back.
We had passersby chanting USA! with us, we greeted several Iraq veterans and current duty servicemen as they passed by, we met a lady from Australia and a Lebanese man living in Germany who cheered us on. It was just a wonderful and fun time for every one of us. We handed out hundreds of our flyer describing what we were doing there today and inviting people to New London and West Point.
The point at which the moonbats slunk away was when we chanted "Where's your flag!" and then deployed a giant American flag while we sang America the Beautiful and Star Spangled Banner before reciting the pledge of allegiance.
In all the action lasted mainly from 11:00am to 4:30pm. Some over achievers (I'm looking at you Jim B.!) staked out the ground at 8am!
The beautiful and resourceful Urban Infidel wrote a report and posted lots of photos on her blog, as well as a slide show.
Photos of the "Torture Theater" and GOE infiltrators (Warning! Righteous fury alert!)
Some of the folks in attendance:
Natl Exec Officer Larry Hoffa and his lovely wife and daughter.
VT State Coordinator and her handsome and protective son (who both served as infiltrators!)
CT State Coordinator and early riser Jim Bancroft.
NY Rockland County Coordinator (which I will make formal in the am) Jim Ferguson (who drives the camo Volvo wagon to annoy moonbats).
NY Queens County Coordinator Sean Delevan and his two young sons.
The NY half of the NJ Rapid Reaction Team, The Great Fernando!
The unsinkable and intrepid Pamela Hall of United American Committee.
The magnificent Dr. Raoul of Free Republic posing as a NY Times Reporter who would Lie for Food(who also sprang for lunch for the recruiters and wouldn't accept any remuneration)
The Protest Warriors guys who loved mixing it up with the moonbats!
Tom Dolan who masterminded the creative banners which dominated the field.
All the Freepers, Toni, Jennie, Anthony to name just a few.
Desiree 'The Voice' who is simply amazing.
And everyone else whose names would be just too many to list in this brief update.
Dan Maloney
New York Coordinator
Stay tuned for Dan's in-depth report, coming later today!
Eagles At the Coast Guard Academy
Eagles At the Coast Guard Academy
Monday, May 28, 2007 9:14 PM
Eagles Make News at the Coast Guard Academy
May 23rd, 2007
The AP took a photo of Eagles at the USCG graduation event, and we're proud to post it here. That's our very own George Samek, with a snappy salute and a peace duck. Good job, George, and good job to all the Eagles who made the trip from so many states to be there and support our military and our President.
ORA Captures CA Media Attention!
ORA Captures CA Media Attention!
Monday, May 28, 2007 9:04 PM
"Local men and women charged with replenishing the country's military in the face of rising disapproval got a break Wednesday when they were honored for their work."
"Military recruiters from the Air Force, Army and Marine Corps who work in the Central Coast are honored for their service Wednesday in Monterey during an event titled 'Operation Recruiter Appreciation Day.'


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Don't Miss Out On Fashionista Sai Tamhankar's Stylish Guide To Wearing White On White
Unlike an all-black outfit, wearing white on white isn't easy. This post will give you the required motivation to wear the latter with confidence.
Along with her movies, Sai Tamhankar (from the Zee5 show Zee Maharashtra Kusti Dangal) is known for her sartorial choices. This time, the Vazandar actress wore 'white-on-white'-a yet another bold trend which made us stop and gaze. Wearing an all-white outfit comes with a list of dos and don'ts. However, Sai put her best foot forward easily in a high slit white skirt and a crop top.
Like her fashion sense, Sai Tamhankar is just as dedicated towards her team on Zee Maharashtra Kusti Dangal
Don't you want to try Sai's style for your next outing?
If you want to try this look, start by wearing ivory co-ords with a pair of nice jewellery. Although an all-white outfit within itself is self-sufficient, you can opt for a vibrant bag or shoes (like Sai) to make your #OOTD colourful. For the night time look, tone-up your makeup with a swipe of crimson on the lips or smoky eyes.
What are your thoughts on this fashion trend? Do let us know in the comments below.


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Joan is a writer, actor, director and lesbian filmmaker based in Penzance, Cornwall
Formerly Media Development Coordinator for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly at Creative Kernow, Joan went on to join Cornwall Film as the Coordinator for Cornwall Media Focus, the sector business network.
Shorts in development
Joan is currently working on a short film: Soul Mates, a late night meeting between a vampire and a ghost. Shooting took place over 3 nights in November. The film is currently in post! Hot on its heels, and inspired by the famous Cornish tale; Mermaids of Zennor, set in the days of Poldark, will be filmed early next year. For more info, click here.
Feature length screenplays
Bird of Prey is a psychological thriller set in a remote women's refuge in Cornwall. Under Fire is a lesbian love story set during the First World War in which an anti-suffragist falls for the suffragette who set fire to her MP father's house when they both volunteer to serve with the Scottish Women's Hospitals.
Film Jury - Iris Prize Film Festival, 2017
As a member of the International Jury for the Iris Prize Film Festival 2017, Joan helped choose the winner of this year's competition who received £30,000 to help them make their next short film. Terrific prize! Terrific Film Festival.
Women and Film Panel at Iris
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Googler Benson Leung has a new ally in his fight against bad Type-C cables on Amazon, and it's none other than Amazon itself. Leung reports that Amazon has added a new line to its prohibited listing guidelines that bans cables that aren't completely compliant with the Type-C specification. It's not the end of the fight, but the tide may have turned in our favor.
The new text under prohibited items reads as follows.
Any USB-C™ (or USB Type-C™) cable or adapter product that is not compliant with standard specifications issued by "USB Implementers Forum Inc.
Leung is internet-famous for testing and reviewing Type-C cables on Amazon, making it clear which ones are safe to use with devices like the Nexus 6P, 5X, and Pixel C. Many of the cables on sale via Amazon have the wrong resistor, which can cause the cable to draw too much power and damage your ports. Leung also found a cable so bad a while back that it fried his Chromebook Pixel.
Now that non-compliant cables are banned, anything found to be offending will be pulled. Someone still has to actually notice the cables aren't in-spec, though. Hopefully we'll get the hero we need.
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