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Skip to comments.CNN coverage of Hajj "proves it's a question of time when Islam will be shining all over the world"
Posted on 12/12/2008 10:06:30 AM PST by Sammy67
Since CNN devoted so much time to covering the Hajj, a number of prominent Muslims -- including known terrorists and jihadists -- have opined that "We are defeating these people [American "evangelicals"] through their homes in their lands."
"Terrorists gush over CNN coverage," by Aaron Klein for WorldNetDaily, December 12 (thanks to Doc Washburn):
JERUSALEM CNN's extensive coverage this week of the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca is a defeat for evangelical Christians and proves it is only a question of time before Islam will be "shining all over the world," according to Muslim terrorists in Gaza speaking to WND.
Starting last Saturday and continuing until Wednesday, CNN provided regular coverage of the Hajj, the largest annual pilgrimage in the world. The fifth pillar of Islam requires every able-bodied Muslim to travel to Mecca at least once in their life in a demonstration of solidarity with fellow Muslims and in an act of individual submission to Allah.
CNN aired several live reports from this year's Hajj, including a live shot of the end of the pilgrimage in which Muslims in attendance encircle the Kabah the holiest Islamic building in Mecca seven times, in a counter-clockwise direction. The news network also provided
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CNN covering an event about world news? Say it ain't so, Joe.
What's certain? That there will be no more CNN in 5 years, yep..!
Not in my world. Ever.
Who watches CNN anymore? It's going the way of the dodo.
What's a CNN ?
How CNN liberals can be so happy about that is beyond me.
Muslims would kill all the homosexuals, those found cheating on their husbands, and anyone who dressed in anything not black and covering oneself from head to toe, with what we hear in the media.
Symbolically, going back in time.
"In other news, Muslims have now learned how to make farty noises with their hand in their armpit. Such skills make the defeat of western civilization only a matter of time. Live, from Turdistan, this is Anderson Cooper, and I'll sleep with anyone."
But wouldn't Anderson Cooper be in for a tad of trouble? Gays think those pesky Christians are bad
Mecca is a segregated city that has the death penalty for non-muslims. Saudi Arabia is an Islamic supremacist nation, non-muslims are second class citizens.
None of this is ever discussed in the MSM when they gush about Islam. None of the world's billion muslism shed a tear or give it any thought when they bow to the capital of the Islamic empire 5 times a day every day every year.
Well, America will most likely be devastated by Islam first by infiltration and then secondly by a coordinated attack on Israel, where Muslim sleeper cells put America *out of commission* by massive internal attacks across the nation.
When Islam makes its move on Israel, they will take out America and the U.S.A. wont be on the world scene anymore. They will be battling internally for a long while, a sort of civil war and fights and battles clear across the nation. They wont be in any position to do anything in the Middle East, while Israel is attacked by the Muslim nations for the purpose of driving the Jews into the sea.
Part of that move on Israel will also be prompted by the removal of 10-30% of the U.S. population, instantly, during the Rapture. A loss of even 10% of the population would be devastating, as it would consist of people, across the board in all areas of life and in important positions, too.
An example of that may be Washingtons vision of the three major battles or wars that the U.S. has (which threatens its viability). That last one that Washington saw is probably the one that is coming. Whether the vision is true or not, the present situation of what the Islamic terrorists are planning to do to the U.S. when they launch their major attack on Israel is very real, nonetheless. And, according to the Bible, the Rapture is very real, too.
George Washingtons Vision
This afternoon, as I was sitting at this table engaged in preparing a dispatch, something seemed to disturb me. Looking up, I beheld standing opposite me a singularly beautiful female. So astonished was I, for I had given strict orders not to be disturbed, that it was some moments before I found language to inquire the cause of her presence. A second, a third and even a fourth time did I repeat my question, but received no answer from my mysterious visitor except a slight raising of her eyes.
By this time I felt strange sensations spreading through me. I would have risen but the riveted gaze of the being before me rendered volition impossible. I assayed once more to address her, but my tongue had become useless, as though it had become paralyzed.
A new influence, mysterious, potent, irresistible, took possession of me. All I could do was to gaze steadily, vacantly at my unknown visitor. Gradually the surrounding atmosphere seemed as if it had become filled with sensations, and luminous. Everything about me seemed to rarefy, the mysterious visitor herself becoming more airy and yet more distinct to my sight than before. I now began to feel as one dying, or rather to experience the sensations which I have sometimes imagined accompany dissolution. I did not think, I did not reason, I did not move; all were alike impossible. I was only conscious of gazing fixedly, vacantly at my companion.
Presently I heard a voice saying, `Son of the Republic, look and learn, while at the same time my visitor extended her arm eastwardly, I now beheld a heavy white vapor at some distance rising fold upon fold. This gradually dissipated, and I looked upon a stranger scene. Before me lay spread out in one vast plain all the countries of the world Europe, Asia, Africa and America. I saw rolling and tossing between Europe and America the billows of the Atlantic, and between Asia and America lay the Pacific.
Son of the Republic, said the same mysterious voice as before, look and learn. At that moment I beheld a dark, shadowy being, like an angel, standing or rather floating in mid-air, between Europe and America. Dipping water out of the ocean in the hollow of each hand, he sprinkled some upon America with his right hand, while with his left hand he cast some on Europe. Immediately a cloud raised from these countries, and joined in mid-ocean. For a while it remained stationary, and then moved slowly westward, until it enveloped America in its murky folds. Sharp flashes of lightning gleamed through it at intervals, and I heard the smothered groans and cries of the American people.
A second time the angel dipped water from the ocean, and sprinkled it out as before. The dark cloud was then drawn back to the ocean, in whose heaving billows in sank from view. A third time I heard the mysterious voice saying, Son of the Republic, look and learn, I cast my eyes upon America and beheld villages and towns and cities springing up one after another until the whole land from the Atlantic to the Pacific was dotted with them.
Again, I heard the mysterious voice say, Son of the Republic, the end of the century cometh, look and learn. At this the dark shadowy angel turned his face southward, and from Africa I saw an ill omened specter approach our land. It flitted slowly over every town and city of the latter. The inhabitants presently set themselves in battle array against each other. As I continued looking I saw a bright angel, on whose brow rested a crown of light, on which was traced the word Union, bearing the American flag which he placed between the divided nation, and said, Remember ye are brethren. Instantly, the inhabitants, casting from them their weapons became friends once more, and united around the National Standard.
And again I heard the mysterious voice saying Son of the Republic, look and learn. At this the dark, shadowy angel placed a trumpet to his mouth, and blew three distinct blasts; and taking water from the ocean, he sprinkled it upon Europe, Asia and Africa. Then my eyes beheld a fearful scene: From each of these countries arose thick, black clouds that were soon joined into one. Throughout this mass there gleamed a dark red light by which I saw hordes of armed men, who, moving with the cloud, marched by land and sailed by sea to America. Our country was enveloped in this volume of cloud, and I saw these vast armies devastate the whole county and burn the villages, towns and cities that I beheld springing up. As my ears listened to the thundering of the cannon, clashing of sword, and the shouts and cries of millions in mortal combat, I heard again the mysterious voice saying, Son of the Republic, look and learn When the voice had ceased, the dark shadowy angel placed his trumpet once more to his mouth, and blew a long and fearful blast. Instantly a light as of a thousand suns shone down from above me, and pierced and broke into fragments the dark cloud which enveloped America. At the same moment the angel upon whose head still shone the word Union, and who bore our national flag in one hand and a sword in the other, descended from the heavens attended by legions of white spirits. These immediately joined the inhabitants of America, who I perceived were will nigh overcome, but who immediately taking courage again, closed up their broken ranks and renewed the battle.
Again, amid the fearful noise of the conflict, I heard the mysterious voice saying, Son of the Republic, look and learn. As the voice ceased, the shadowy angel for the last time dipped water from the ocean and sprinkled it upon America. Instantly the dark cloud rolled back, together with the armies it had brought, leaving the inhabitants of the land victorious!
Then once more I beheld the villages, towns and cities springing up where I had seen them before, while the bright angel, planting the azure standard he had brought in the midst of them, cried with a loud voice: While the stars remain, and the heavens send down dew upon the earth, so long shall the Union last. And taking from his brow the crown on which blazoned the word Union, he placed it upon the Standard while the people, kneeling down, said, Amen.
The scene instantly began to fade and dissolve, and I at last saw nothing but the rising, curling vapor I at first beheld. This also disappearing, I found myself once more gazing upon the mysterious visitor, who, in the same voice I had heard before, said, Son of the Republic, what you have seen is thus interpreted: Three great perils will come upon the Republic. The most fearful is the third, but in this greatest conflict the whole world united shall not prevail against her. Let every child of the Republic learn to live for his God, his land and the Union. With these words the vision vanished, and I started from my seat and felt that I had seen a vision wherein had been shown to me the birth, progress, and destiny of the United States.
From the website of USHistory.org
The Islam terrorist sleeper cells are in the U.S. ready to make the attack, across the nation, at the right time, the time of the attack on Israel, in order to take out the U.S. as a supporter of Israel. This, in combination with the many millions missing from the Rapture, will be devastating for the U.S.
You said — "Mecca is a segregated city that has the death penalty for non-muslims. Saudi Arabia is an Islamic supremacist nation, non-muslims are second class citizens.
None of this is ever discussed in the MSM when they gush about Islam. None of the worlds billion muslism shed a tear or give it any thought when they bow to the capital of the Islamic empire 5 times a day every day every year.""
Well, definitely the islamo-fascist religio-government idealogy of Islam is evil and despicable to be sure. And while we do defend ourselves against the evil designs of these Islamo-fascist terrorists were really in no position to rid the world of this evil disease.
The only one who will be in a position to rid the world of this Islamo-fascist evil disease of the human condition is (and only) Jesus Christ. When He does come again, He will be battling the Islamo-fascists and will be killing millions of them before coming back to Israel to set up the world-wide kingdom, and ruling and reigning as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
He will be ruling over all the nations of the world, including the U.S. and all the western nations and other nations of the world. Its at that time that the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob will *absolutely eliminate* every last single adherent to this Islamo-fascist religion. There will be not a *single one* left after Jesus Christ goes to war with them and kills every last single one of them.
If there are 1.2 billion adherents to that evil religion of Islam, then there will be 1.2 billion dead people at the hands of Jesus Christ. What they say they will do to the Jews in their last day Jesus Christ will do to them every last single one of them.
Thats what the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob says He will do to those who will attack and kill the Jews in Israel and try to remove them from the community of nations in the world.
It wont be at our own hands to be sure...
"Mecca is a segregated city that has the death penalty for non-muslims. Saudi Arabia is an Islamic supremacist nation, non-muslims are second class citizens."
Saudi Arabia also has some of the closest ties to the American Government and one of OBLs original reasons for hating the US was our military bases in Saudi Arabia.
Meanwhile Carter allowed the secular government of Iran to get taken over by todays tyrants! What is going on with our middle eastern policy! Now Joebiden wants to split up Iraq and let civil war run wild, who do you think they'll blame for that??
"it is only a question of time before Islam will be "shining all over the world,"
following dozens of air-bursts over Mecca, Damascus, Tehran etc.—possibly
We may not be able to persuade people to follow the original bible, instead of the rantings of a dead warlord who rewrote the bible, but we don't have to sit idlely by while they discriminate and oppress non-muslims.
Freedom of religion is a God given right. Our founding fathers established this nation in part to do away with religous oppression. If you follow the history of some nations, the populace was expected to convert from Catholicism to Protestantism to Catholicism etc whenever a new king took charge.
What's more, the Saudis fund the Western expansion of Islam. There can be no separation of church and state when a foreign State is constructing mosques in our nations. Separation of church and state is not just a prohibition on OUR government, it applies to what goes on IN our country.
There is no cultural exchange going on, Saudi Arabia is closed to any non-muslim missionaries or practice of faith.
How many of the world's one billion muslims even have a choice in the matter?
shining... like the glistening dew on a freshly laid steaming pile... waiting for some unsuspecting fool to plow right through it and track it around, spreading it throughout the world.. soiling whatever it touches.
islam. check. gotcha.
The Grand Mosque Seizure on November 20, 1979, was an armed attack and takeover by armed Islamic fundamentalist dissidents of the Al-Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the holiest place in Islam. The insurgents declared that the Mahdi, or redeemer of Islam, had arrived in the form of one of the insurgents' leaders, Abdullah Hamid Mohammed Al-Qahtani and called on Muslims to obey him.
The seizure shook the Islamic world as hundreds of pilgrims present for the annual hajj were taken hostage, and hundreds of militants, security forces and hostages caught in crossfire were killed in the ensuing battles for control of the site. The siege ended two weeks after the takeover began with militants cleared from the mosque.[1]
The Bin Laden family and business resources were allegedly involved in this conflict. Dr. Daly, an adjunct scholar at Washington's Middle East Institute and author of Jane's Intelligence Review, says, "It has been reported that one of Osama's half brothers was arrested as a sympathizer of the takeover but was later exonerated."
Another explanation for Mahrous's involvement might be that he is a double agent.
The insurgents were anti-Western and included in their demands, broadcast from the mosque loudspeakers, the cutoff of oil exports to the United States and expulsion of all foreign civilian and military experts from the Arabian peninsula.[25] Nonetheless, in Iran, Ayatollah Khomeini told radio listeners, "It is not beyond guessing that this is the work of criminal American imperialism and international Zionism."
Perhaps the most disturbing development to come out of the 1979 takeover of the Grand Mosque was the eventual revelation of prime organizer al-Utaibi's connection to the Saudi Arabian National Guard.
The rebels' leader, Juhayman, was captured, and he and 67 of his fellow rebels"all the surviving males"were tried secretly, convicted and publicly beheaded in the squares of four Saudi cities.
I don't see it addressed in this:
But I've read that the Saudis got into funding Wahabism abroad to keep the radicals at home from ousting the Saudi royal family. Specifically as an action after they seized the mosque in Mecca.
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MAN, I wish I could find me a better crew of critics and opponents. The "Friends uv Raghu" (F.U.R.) are an embarrassment. If they don't come up with better stuff soon, I'll have to write my own anti-Dissent comments.
Have you been reading the comments to our blog? There's been lots of support, but lots of FUR, too.
Evidently, FUR imagine that I, Chunk, instigated Cely's suit, or that Carol Sobel did.
No. Cely had been victimized (does anyone really doubt that?), and she needed an attorney. At some point, she approached Carol. Carol did not approach her.
I have never been involved in this case in any way.
My connection to this case amounts to this: I was aware of it. I attended 4 of the 6 days of the trial. I attended and reported on the trial because I support Cely (qua victim of workplace violence, qua victim of Mathur), because Carol is a friend of mine (she was my attorney), and because reporting on this trial made sense for Dissent.
How so? I knew that, whatever the trial's outcome (which was always in doubt, for discrimination suits, I was told, are notoriously difficult to win), testimony would permit highlighting the truth about Mathur.
Example: on the stand, Mathur acknowledged that the documentation for his mysterious "4th reference check" (on Poindexter)--the other three provided no substantial grounds for hiring P--has been lost (or, anyway, has not been produced by the district). How very convenient for Raghu.
That reminds me of Mathur's 1998 accusation that some IVC faculty were sending him "hate mail" and hate messages--perhaps a half dozen instances. That was mighty convenient, too (Mathur had just suffered a vote of "no confidence").
During a subsequent depo (see below), he was asked if he kept any of the mail. No, he said. He was asked if he kept any of the emails. No, he said. He was asked if he kept any of the alleged voicemail. No, he said. He "kept" nothing. Absolutely nothing. He had zero documentation to support his stunning and obnoxious claim.
And now, again, he has no documentation for the crucial claim (to defending the wisdom of his chosing Poindexter) that there was one reference who had "very positive" things to say about Poindexter, the man he hired despite his manifest lack of qualifications.
One needs to ask: how likely is it that this crucial required documentation was lost? Of all the "ref check" forms filed at the district, why is this one lost?
Mathur deposed: Sept. 28, 1999
During the May 21, 1998, board meeting, Mathur, stung by a recent 74% faculty vote of no confidence, lashed out at an alleged faculty cabal who were, he said, "at the very core" of the vote against him. In the course of his rantings, three instuctors were named, including Bauer. Remarkably, without offering a shred of evidence, he asserted that "People in this core in the past have sent me mail threats saying, 'Go back to your country.' These threats have come from some of these people, I am confident of it. When I went to the Sheriff's Department and exposed it, all of a sudden those mail threats stopped." He ended his remarks with a rhetorical flourish, describing how he had arrived on "American shores some 31 years ago with eight dollars in my pocket [and]…a dream."]
The attorney asking the questions is Carol Sobel. Mathur's attorney, David Larsen, was provided by the district.
Q Did you ever make any statements to the effect that you had received e-mail you perceived to be threats against you?For the entire depo, go to Mathur's deposition
A Yes.
Q When did you make those statements?
A I made a statement to that effect at a board meeting….
Q What did you tell the board about the e-mail you received?
A That I have received threats. I don't recall exactly what I said, but something to the effect that I have received threats from a small group of faculty staff members, and that's essentially what I said.
Q How many threats did you receive?
A I believe I have received about three or four.
Q Were they all received close in time to each other?
A Over a period of time. I don't know if I would characterize [it as] close together.
Q Over what period of time were they received?
A About six months or so.
Q Did you print them out?
A Some were already imprinted. I received them in the form of letters, and I remember one was a voice mail.
Q So it is not correct then that you received e-mail threats; is that correct?
A I may have received them, but I don't recall right now.
Q You don't recall if you received any e-mail threats?
A I'm thinking. I believe I have received one or two….
Q Now, let's talk about the first threat you recall receiving. Was that voicemail, letter, or e-mail?
A That was a letter.
Q Do you have that letter today?
A I had turned the letters over to the sheriff's department….
Q Is there some document you can consult to find out the name of the individual at the OC Sheriff's Department you consulted with?
A I did try, but I think maybe—yeah. I can try.
Q Well, you said it's somebody you work[ed] with [at the Sheriff's Dept.]. In what capacity did you work with the person?
A Whatever his official capacity was. I don't remember. But I went to file a complaint, reported it to the receptionist. She brought one of the inspectors and I told the story and he wanted copies of those [letters] turned over. And he advised me to talk it up in the college, which I did. And this was after two or three such letters I have received, and in the time being, it stopped. The threats had stopped.
Q Where did you go to report this?
A Laguna Hills Sheriff's Department….
Q Do you recall when it was that you went to the…Sheriff's Department?…
A I believe it was sometime in 1990.
Q Did you receive these in 1990?
A Yes.
Q Was there some reason why you waited nine years to raise this with the board?
A It's because the threats were becoming more violent in nature in terms of references to dropping granite or in terms of attacks on me, on my implications of attacks on my body and so forth. I felt that I had to convey my concerns to the board.
Q Between 1990 and the time Professor Bauer started publishing the Dissent and 'Vine, which I believe was sometime in late '97, how many letters did you receive conveying threats to you?
A As I indicated, three to four letters I received, and I did report at the time also to the chancellor of the district.
Q I understand that. You indicated, if I understood your prior testimony—and if I'm incorrect, correct me—that you had received three or four letters at the time you went to the OC Sheriff's Department, which now turns out to be in 1990?
MR. LARSEN: What do you mean "now" turns out to be 1990? Probably always been.
MS. SOBEL: The witness testified that he went to the board a year ago. The e-mail threats have now become several letters and voice mail and perhaps one or two e-mails, and the letters were all in 1990, so I'm just trying to make sure that I have this chronology accurate.
MR. LARSEN: Your questions and tone of voice are argumentative. That's all. Go ahead.
MS. SOBEL: I appreciate it, but you can imagine my surprise that these [incidents] turned out to be eight years earlier.
Q In between the letter that you received that caused you to go to the…Sheriff's Department and the time you spoke to the board, how many letters did you receive conveying threats to you?
A All together including e-mail, voice mail, written letters—
Q I'm just asking for the letters right now, Mr. Mathur.
A It was all together about half a dozen.
Q When were the other three or two received by you? Were they after you went to the sheriff's department?
A Yes.
Q When was that?
A Some were received in the last couple of years.
Q When you say the last couple of years, Mr. Mathur, can you be more specific? We are only talking about two or three letters here, so were they received in 1990 after you went to the sheriff's department, or were they received in 1995?
A Well, some [were] received in the 1990 time frame. Some have been received in the last—two or three have also been received in the last couple [of] years.
Q Do you have copies of any of the letters? We are now up to about six or seven…..
A I will have to look into my files and find out if I do or don't.
Q Did you turn over the subsequent letters to the OC Sheriff's Department as well?
A This time, I didn't because—
MR. LARSEN: Well, you answered the question.
Q Why didn't you go back to the OC Sheriff's Department, if you received more letters?
A Because of my experience from the first time. What they advised me was to talk it up, and that's what I've done, and that's why I chose to talk about it at the public board meeting.
Q Had you received the letters just prior to the time you spoke at the public board meeting?
A It's possible. But I can't give an exact time frame.
Q Were any of the letters signed?
A They were unsigned.
Q What do you recall was the content of the first letter you received?
A "Go back to your country where you came from."
Q And that was one of the letters in 1990, correct?
A No. This is one of the letters I receive now.
Q Is that the first letter you recall receiving?
A In the recent times, yes.
Q Was the letter handwritten or typed?
A It was typed.
Q Was it typed in just a regular type face or words cut out of a magazine and pasted on paper?
A No. Typed.
Q Was there anything about the letter that was distinctive that suggested to you what the source might have been?
A No. Seemed it was written by someone from within the college.
Q Why did it seem like it was written by someone from within the college?
A Because this is where Bauer was publishing newsletters and creating a hostile work environment.
Q When do you recall receiving this letter?
A Before I made those comments at the public board meeting.
Q But you don't know when?
A I can't give you the exact time….
Q Did you look at it to see where it was mailed from?
A Yes.
Q What did it say?
A Santa Ana.
Q And did you keep the envelope?
A I may have. Like I said, I don't know whether I saved the letters or not, based on my experience with the previous situation.
Q Did you inform anybody at the time you received the letter that you had received it?
A Informed my family.
Q Did you receive the letter at home or at work?
A At home….
Q Who did you show the letter to in your family?
A Showed it to my wife….
Q Now, other than saying "Go back to your country where you came from," what else did the letter say?
A I don't recall. That was the statement that stands out in my mind.
Q How long was the letter?
A About half a page.
Q And you don't recall anything else said in the letter?
A No.
Q Other than the fact that Professor Bauer was publishing his newsletter, do you have any other basis on which you form the conclusion this came from somebody within the Irvine Valley College campus?
A No, I don't.

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NEW YORK (AP) – The world's oldest Jewish person, Evelyn Kozak, whose family fled Russia to escape anti-Semitism in the 1880s, has died at age 113.
Kozak died Tuesday after suffering a heart attack the day before, her granddaughter Brucha Weisberger said. She was buried next to her parents in a cemetery in Brooklyn.
Kozak was the world's oldest documented Jewish person and the world's seventh-oldest person, said Robert Young, a senior database administrator at the Los Angeles-based Gerontology Research Group, an organization of physicians, scientists and engineers who validate supercentenarians, people 110 or older.
While a series of strokes about three years ago left Kozak in a wheelchair and paralyzed on her right side, her mind was always sharp, Weisberger said Thursday. For the past three years, Kozak had lived with her granddaughter and the granddaughter's husband and children in Brooklyn.
"As old as she was, we really expected her to live forever," said Weisberger, one of nearly a dozen grandchildren. "She was strong and incredible. We thought she would be going on and on and on."
Kozak, who was one of nine children, was born on Manhattan's Lower East Side on Aug. 14, 1899. Her family had moved from Russia to escape organized anti-Semitic attacks.
She spent much of her adult life in Miami, where she ran a boarding house for many years, fixing meals for her tenants, Weisberger said.
"Sometimes she would say, `I always try to help everyone and not hurt anyone,'" Weisberger said. "And even when they say, `It's not your business to help someone,' she felt that it was her business."
Kozak believed in being truthful and honest, Weisberger said.
"She always said a good conscience was the secret to a long life," she added.
Though Kozak had no formal religious education, she was religious, keeping kosher and observing the Sabbath. When she was 110, she started covering her hair, as many traditionally orthodox Jewish women do.
Kozak was married twice but had been a widow since 1957. She had five children, 10 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Besides New York, she had lived in Perth Amboy, N.J., Miami and Pittsburgh.
The world's oldest person, Misao Okawa, of Japan, is 115, the Gerontology Research Group said.
(Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)


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"And when they ask us what we're doing, you can say, We're remembering...." (Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451)
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Which PGP classic soap was the springboard for the career of the following sitcom stars:
Robert Mandan of Soap fame.
Nita Talbot of Hogan's Heroes.
Joel Higgins of Silver Spoons.
Find out tomorrow (complete with classic pix)!
But in the meantime, post your best guess in the Comments below!
2 comments:
- jimmo said...
Bob Mandan played the role of the first "Sam Reynolds," who most longtime fans of the soap (and the late actress Mary Stuart, in her memoir, "Both Of Me") regard as lead character "Joanne's" (Stuart's) best romance in the show's 35-year history.
After Mandan left the role of "Sam Reynolds," initially to co-star with Lauren Bacall in the Tony-winning "Applause" (the musical version of the classic theater film "All About Eve"), the character was written out (as having died in the African jungles) of the storylines for about a year, then re-cast with two other actors--George Gaines and Roy Schuman ("Dr. Michael Shea" on "As The World Turns").
With the re-casting also came a change in the character's demeanor, "Sam" turning into a darker, possessive suitor, jealous of his fiance's new romance with "Dr. Tony Vincente," leading to her psychosomatic blindness, kidnapping, their elopement and a subsequent hostage situation with two hippies (one played by then newcomer Susan Sarandon), culminating in "Sam's" shooting death.
Coincidentally, the late Ann Williams, who played "Jo's" sister "Eunice Gardner Twining Webster Martin Wyatt" the longest, was also in the cast of "Applause," as "Karen Richards," the role played on screen by Celeste Holm.
Joel Higgins of "Silver Spoons" played "Bruce Carson #5," but the role was originated, as a teenager, by Robby Benson, who was also to become a film actor of note himself ("Ode To Billy Joe," among others).
Nita Talbot played "Rose Petersen #2", sister of the deaf-mute character "Wilbur Petersen," who was played by Don Knotts (pre-"No Time For Sergeants"/"The Andy Griffith Show"). Soap veteran and film actress Constance Ford ("Ada" on "Another World') succeeded Talbot in the role, which was originated by film & stage actress/director Lee Grant.
"Search For Tomorrow" also bolstered the careers of "Jill Clayburgh" (brain tumor patient and pivotal character "Grace Bolton," who would give birth to the baby who became the adopted son of "Patti Barron Tate Whiting McCleary, RN," and thus grandson of lead Mary Stuart's character, "Jo") and Jane Krakowski ("T.R. Sentell Kendall"), who went on to greater TV fame in "Ally McBeal" and "30 Rock."
I know there are more famous actors who can claim a role on "Search" on their resumes, but at least I've given you your answers and a few more in addition.
- jimmo said...
By the way, apropos of that first posted comment, I have also read those scenes of Mary Stuart wandering "blind" as "Jo" after "Sam's" shooting (supposedly at the lake cabin of "Sam's" friend & "Jo's" then brother-in-law, attorney "Doug Martin") were the first, extensive use of outdoor, location shooting on a daytime drama.
To my recollection, because the outdoor lighting was relatively the same look as for the indoor scenes, having a "live" look, the location shooting was in videotape, and I recall reading the locations were somewhere in Connecticut.
It would be great if P&G could produce any video, even just one episode, from that period with Mary Stuart and Susan Sarandon; most especially those terrific, few episodes of "Jo" wandering blind in the woods. It was one of Mary Stuart's finest moments on her soap, "Search For Tomorrow."


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From Darwin, cut a straight line across Australia to Alice Springs and Adelaide. Or arc through Australia's north-west corner driving the Savannah Way to Broome. Canoe down Katherine Gorge and fly over the beehive-shaped Bungle Bungles in Western Australia's wild Kimberley region along the way. From Darwin, drive the Nature's Way to Kakadu National Park, World Heritage-listed for both its cultural and natural significance. See Uluru, Kings Canyon and other Red Centre attractions from the outback hub of Alice Springs. Elegant Adelaide is your base for exploring the Barossa Valley, Flinders Ranges, the Fleurieu Peninsula and the wildlife wonderland of Kangaroo Island.
The Journey
From tropical Darwin, you can travel through Australia's Red Centre to Adelaide or drive the Savannah Way west to Broome.
Darwin and surrounds
Soak up Darwin's balmy weather and the melting pot of food and cultures in the city's many outdoor festivals and markets. Then explore the region's dramatic history – from World War II air raids to Cyclone Tracy – in the museums and galleries. Sail Darwin harbour at sunset, cruise next to crocodiles and bushwalk through monsoon forest. Take a ferry or fly to the Tiwi Islands, where you can learn about the unique culture and beliefs of the Tiwi people. Watch them fashion art, pottery, sculptures and wooden carvings in the distinctive Tiwi style. Drive the Nature's Way to World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park, where you can hike the rugged escarpments, cruise the wetlands and discover a treasure trove of Aboriginal rock art. The drive continues to Litchfield National Park. Trek past tall termite mounds, cruise down the Reynolds River or swim beneath spring-fed Florence, Tolmer and Wangi waterfalls.
Darwin to Red Centre or Broome
Fly from Darwin to Alice Springs or drive there down the Stuart Highway in two to three days. Join a tour or drive the Red Centre Way to iconic Uluru. On the way, visit the West MacDonnell Ranges, where you can swim in Glen Helen Gorge and see Standley Chasm blaze in the midday sun. Wander the desert oasis of Palm Valley in Finke Gorge National Park and trek to the rim of Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park. See Uluru from camel back, helicopter or motorbike, then walk around the base with an Anangu guide. Take in the steep russet domes of nearby Kata Tjuta on the Valley of the Winds Walk. For an alternative outback adventure, drive the Savannah Way from Darwin to Broome in Western Australia. Cruise through Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park, fly over the Bungle Bungle Range in Purnululu National Park and see king-sized tides in Derby. Finally, relax on Broome's Cable Beach.
Darwin to Adelaide
Fly from Darwin to Adelaide or board the Ghan for a classic rail journey from Darwin to Adelaide via the Red Centre. In Adelaide, explore the museums of North Terrace, swim with dolphins in Glenelg or picnic in gardens that sprawl over almost half the city. Drive to the picturesque Adelaide Hills and Barossa Valley vineyards. Taste sacramental wine made by Jesuit priests in the Clare Valley and climb to the rim of Wilpena Pound in the ancient Flinders Ranges. Or drive south of Adelaide to visit wineries, do rugged coastal walks and dive with leafy sea dragons on the vast Fleurieu Peninsula. Take the ferry to Kangaroo Island, where all types of native animals frolic on the pristine beaches and in the forests, desert dunes and farmland. Get up close to penguins in Penneshaw and a sea lion colony at Seal Rocks and enjoy the regional produce of this unique island experience.
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Dustin Spencer from Capsule Computers writes: "No matter what any other critics say, I will never believe that Mario has become a dull franchise. That is the stigma that has surrounded the plumber though. Throughout the past few years, Nintendo have stuck with the "New" series, relying on acts of nostalgia to keep their fanbase happy. Ultimately, a great divide has occured within the group, with half of the fans staying content with recent offerings, and the other half hungering for more, craving a new direction for the franchise. New Super Mario Bros. U, like it or not – is a special game. It is the first launch Mario game for the Wii U, and the next big step for the franchise. Of course the 2D platforming gimmickry still applies, but does this age old legend still have enough spark to capture a new generation?"
I dont like this game personally, I am kinda done with sidescrolling Mario games at this point in my life. I want something that will blow my mind, do it Nintendo, I dare you to blow my mind.
I definitely agree. NSMBU was a great launch title. I loved that I could play the whole game without ever turning on a TV, too :)
Kinda disappointed with the new side scrolling Mario games. They seem way too easy now. I'm playing Mario Galaxy for the first time (just got a Wii) and it seems so much easier than Mario 64 and Sunshine. I might have to play it a little longer, but so far, I haven't had a problem on any of the levels.


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In his first news conference since the May 31 swap, Mr. Boehner said he thinks the administration's decision to release five Taliban officials in exchange for Sgt. Bergdahl violated a long-standing U.S. policy to not negotiate with terrorists....


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The top 10 percent of the Basehor-Linwood Class of 2012 is recognized at the class's commencement ceremony May 17. They are, from left to right: Jennifer Whipple, Megan Wheeler, Rachel Van Fleet, Hannah Tush, Alexis Tate, Ashlee Richardson, Jacob Peterson, Grant Moyer, Kristin Mance, Danae Leppke, Benjamin Kamm, Garret Kahle, Jesse Hiss, Emily Engler, Bridget Davis and Alexandria Bright.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Gallaudet University was outscored 34-7 over the course of the final 39 minutes as visiting Norwich University withstood a 17-0 start by the Bison to comeback and win, 34-24, before a crowd of 375 at Hotchkiss Field. The loss is the first at home, the first in Eastern Collegiate Football Conference (ECFC) play for Gallaudet this season and snaps a four-game winning streak.
Norwich (4-2, 1-2 ECFC), the defending conference champions, controlled the second half as the Cadets scored three consecutive touchdowns and held a 19:44-10:16 time of possession advantage. In fact, the Cadets had the ball for nearly 11 minutes in the decisive fourth quarter alone. Gallaudet (4-2, 2-1 ECFC) only had the ball four times in second half (two possessions in each quarter) and were forced to punt twice, scored one touchdown and was intercepted to end the game.
Norwich senior quarterback Kris Sabourin led the rally for the Cadets as he completed 19-of-35 passes for 284 yards, four touchdowns and ran the ball 16 times for 127 yards. In the fourth quarter, when Norwich scored twice, it was Sabourin that completed 6-of-7 passes for 76 yards and one score and ran four times for 47 yards.
The Cadets' game-winning score occurred at the 9:12 mark in the fourth quarter when Sabourin completed a 71-yard drive on 12 plays with a 6-yard pass to Dan Jamieson to put Norwich up three, 27-24.
GU punted on its next possession after five plays and pinned the Cadets back at their own 18 with 6:32 left in regulation. Sabourin and company simply marched 82 yards on eight plays down the field to score an insurance touchdown and increase their lead to 10 with just over two minutes left. The Bison defense forced one third down during the drive but Sabourin converted on a 15-yard run. Senior Danny Triplett (20 carries, 65 yards) scampered in from 13 yards out for his second touchdown on the day. He caught a 15-yard pass from Sabourin right before halftime to cut Gallaudet's lead to four, 17-13, at intermission.
Norwich is 4-0 all-time against Gallaudet since the two schools joined the ECFC in 2009. Prior to today's outcome all three setbacks for the Bison were by one score (eight or less points).
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We drew blood between 9-12 months as standard procedure (may be state required), so I wouldn't hesitate to do the blood draw.
We drew blood between 9-12 months as standard procedure (may be state required), so I wouldn't hesitate to do the blood draw.
Full time working Mom to 3, DH is my hero as a SAHD:
DS July'09, nursed for 12 weeks
DD1 & DD2 April'11, tandem nursed for 16 months
This issue has come up a lot at our local chapter meetings! One of our leaders asked Dr. Andrew Dyer, D.O., who practices wellness (instead of symptom-based "medical" care). Here's what he said:
"Since we seem to get the iron question a lot and I was asking specifically for L., I asked Dr. Dyer today what he would recommend for low iron levels in babies. I told him that L. has recently been told that her baby has low iron (9.7 specifically) and the ped is pushing for iron drops. He said that number is not iron, it's hemoglobin, and that's only a marker for iron not a true number. Iron levels are only measured in whole numbers not decimals so he immediately knew it was hemoglobin not the true iron number. Ex., you have to have hemoglobin level of 10.5 in order to donate blood so it's assumed that anything lower than that means you are iron defficient. In short, if the hemoglobin is below 10.5 the automatic recommendation is supplementing with iron which may or may not be needed. In any case, in L.'s situation he said that she could supplement herself (since she is still breastfeeding) with 18 mg of iron (which shouldn't interfere with bowel function causing constipation at that amount) and give her baby one sublingual B12 and one folic acid tab per day dissolved in water. Of course, to get the most accurate answer nutritional testing would be recommmended. Just thought this was interesting and should pass it on."
And as an added point, iron supplementation should always be done w/ plant-based iron, as it is more easily absorbed.
thanks everyone.
we are now cooking in a cast iron pot which i am loving
due to my husbands worrying we went and got a blood test. To my pleased surprise it was only going to be a finger prick which i was so relieved about. so the results came in at 11.2 and the doc said it was fine.
I also made her say that she was ok with me only giving my daughter iron rich foods and not that iron supplement. (NOT THAT I GIVE A CRAP WHAT SHE SAYS, but my husband does. so that worked out)
so thanks again everyone who read and answered, i am grateful as always for all the SUPPORT that i get from this board. THANK YOU
Taking vitamin C at the same time as your iron helps the "nonheme' absorb better!
Eating red and dark meat helps a lot with iron, as does cooking in iron cookware. Even better if what you are cooking in your cookware is acidic!
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DS1- born 1/10/03
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Microsoft has released a preview release candidate for Windows Vista SP1 to a large group of beta testers. The RC preview beta [ed. note: release candidate preview beta?], which was released late Nov. 14 and includes changes to the setup and installation experience made as a result of tester feedback, was made available to 15000 pre-selected beta testers, just 3000 more than the first beta. Additionally, Microsoft has released a new build of Windows Server 2008.


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CCSU strong early, loses to No. 7 Syracuse 96-62
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) -- When Central Connecticut coach Howie Dinkenman looked up at the scoreboard and his Blue Devils held a three-point lead over seventh-ranked Syracuse just past the midway point of the first half, only one thought crossed his mind.
"I was hoping for a bomb scare," Dinkenman deadpanned.
It came all right -- in the form of a long-range attack by the Orange. After two subpar games from behind the arc, Syracuse hit 10 of 22 and beat the Blue Devils 96-62 on Monday for Orange coach Jim Boeheim's 902nd career win.
Matt Hunter had 18 points and 13 rebounds to lead Central Connecticut (4-7), and Kyle Vinales had 14 points and matched his season high with four 3-pointers. Adonis Burbage and Terrell Allen each had 13 points.
Michael Carter-Williams had a career-best 18 points and added 13 assists, his seventh double-double of the season, and C.J. Fair finished with 13 points and 10 rebounds to lead Syracuse (12-1). Dajuan Coleman had 13 points and nine rebounds, Brandon Triche added 13 points and James Southerland had 11.
Boeheim tied Bob Knight for second all-time in victories among Division I men's coaches. Duke's Mike Krzyzewski leads with 939.
"I thought as a team we played hard," Dinkenman said. "They're big, they're strong, they're long. It's tough for us to penetrate the zone and come up with good shots."
It wasn't at the outset.
The Blue Devils went 6 of 11 from the floor, including three 3-pointers, and outrebounded the much taller Orange 8-6 in the first 8 minutes.
A pair of 3s by Kyle Vinales gave CCSU a 15-13 lead at 12:08 as the Blue Devils consistently found the open man against the Orange's 2-3 zone. And after Southerland scored five straight points for the Orange, Allen and Vinales countered with 3s to put CCSU up 21-18 with 9:00 left in the half.
"We were thinking, keep playing, keep playing, because we know that against teams like this if you think you're up, you can look up and they can be up by 10 or 15," Hunter said.
And that's exactly what happened as Syracuse found its rhythm, hitting four 3s and closing the half with a 29-5 surge to take charge.
Carter-Williams, who had nine rebounds to come ever-so-close to an elusive triple-double, started the run with a 3 from the top of the key and Southerland followed with a two-handed slam after a steal by Rakeem Christmas.
C.J. Fair, Carter-Williams, and Trevor Cooney then hit 3-pointers in a 63-second span and the Blue Devils were quickly in a deep hole they couldn't escape.
"They got on a roll and started hitting shots," Hunter said. "There wasn't anything we could do about it. They hit a few big 3s -- back to back to back -- and that really hurt us. We could never really recover from it."
Syracuse completed its nonconference schedule with its 32nd straight home win, the longest active streak in the nation. Boeheim's first chance to pass Knight comes in the Orange's Big East opener on Wednesday night at home against Rutgers.
CCSU lost its fourth straight and was overmatched against the much taller Orange after that strong start. Senior forward Joe Efese was the tallest Blue Devil in the starting lineup at 6-foot-6, dwarfed by Syracuse's front line of the 6-8 Fair and Coleman and Christmas, who stand 6-9.
The Orange, who were 11 of 39 on 3-pointers in the previous two games, outrebounded the Blue Devils 57-32 and had a 56-18 advantage in the paint. CCSU shot 31.8 percent (21 of 66) and was 9 of 35 (25.7 percent) on 3-pointers.
"As expected, we got outrebounded badly," Dinkenman said. "The last three games we had been outrebounded by 21 per game, today was a few higher, but we had some bright lights. I don't want to say we played great, but we hustled. We got beat by a better team, obviously.
"I think Syracuse as a team has the most height -- I don't remember any team with that kind of length. That's what makes them so effective. You don't get many chances for good looks."


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Elementary Theme: Yippee Ky Ay Day (Western Wear)
Elementary Activity: Rodeo Challenge
Snack: Trail Mix (Please bring one cup of something that can be mixed together – NO NUTS please)
Faculty to make baskets of cookies for community leaders
Lourdes Central Catholic has scheduled activities for Catholic Schools Week Jan. 27-Feb.1
Elementary Theme: Yippee Ky Ay Day (Western Wear)
Elementary Activity: Rodeo Challenge
Snack: Trail Mix (Please bring one cup of something that can be mixed together – NO NUTS please)
Faculty to make baskets of cookies for community leaders
Invite a Guest to Lunch Day: Kdg/Kreifels and Grade 3/ Martinosky
HS Activity: Junior/Senior – Movie and Freshman/Sophomore – Bowling
HS Dress Up Day: Lounge Day
MS Activity: Movie Day – Concessions Available
MS Dress Up Day: Lounge Day (wear sweats after Mass)
Elementary Theme: Hats, Braids and Shades (Cool Kids)
Elementary Activity: Legos at the Primary/BINGO Grades 3-5 (2:00-3:00 p.m.)
Snack: Veggie Sampler w/dip
Invite a Guest to Lunch Day: Kdg/Aultz and Grade 3/Staroscik
HS Activity: Junior/Senior: Bowling and Freshman/Sophomore: Movie
HS Dress Up Day: Fake Injury Day
MS Activity: Games in the gym
MS Dress Up Day: Twin/Triplet Day
Elementary Theme: Super Silly Socks
Elementary Activity: Legos for Grades 3-5 and BINGO Grades K-2 (1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.)
Snack: Smoothies (2:15 for grades 3-5 and 2:30 for K-2)
Invite a Guest to Lunch Day: First Grade/Fourth Grade
HS Activity: Quiz Bowl
HS Dress Up Day: Sports Teams
MS Activity: Ice Skating
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Elementary: Living Rosary for Vocations
Elementary Theme: Sports Team Day
Elementary Activity: Carnival @ HS 1:15 p.m.
Invite a Guest to Lunch Day: Second Grade/Fifth Grade
HS Band to St. John's Plattsmouth @ 8:00 a.m.
HS Dress Up Day: Nerd Day
HS Activity: Outburst Competition. Concession stand open.
MS Activity: Carnival for grades K-5 in the gym and classrooms
MS Dress Up Day: Character Day (Movie or TV Characters)
Elementary Theme: Blue and White
Elementary Activity: Movies
Elementary Snack: Please bring your own juice, pop, Gatorade with a lid. Popcorn will be provided
HS Activity: Amazing Race
HS Dress Up Day: Team Color Day
MS Activity: Board Game Day in the classrooms
MS Dress Up Day: Crazy Color Day
School wide project for the week: Pennies for Patients . All money raised will go to help support the Leukemia Society. (T4:12 in charge of this project) and Uganda Pen Pal Project (Elementary)


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RVDirect Outlets Add Holiday Rambler Line
September 7, 2010 by RVBusiness · Comments Off on RVDirect Outlets Add Holiday Rambler Line
Monaco RV LLC has announced that Albany RV and Buffalo RV in New York will carry the Holiday Rambler line of motorhomes.
"Albany RV and Buffalo RV are proud to be the newest members of the Holiday Rambler Team," according to Don Strollo, president of RVDirect Group Inc. "Recently we received the first five Neptune diesels and the product arrived spotless. Our sales staff scrutinized the product and it passed with flying colors. We are very excited about what Navistar has in store for Monaco RV and Holiday Rambler. We feel as though they have very ambitious but also very realistic goals."
Strollo continued, "The combination of Navistar with Monaco creates an organization with a new level of vertical integration never seen before in our industry. Being in a business where fragmentation is the norm, it is refreshing to see top down leadership with the clear understanding that streamlined efficiencies lead to better products, higher profits and happier customers. We feel as though the team at Monaco RV/Holiday Rambler understands this and we're excited about what's to come."
Albany RV, located in Albany, and Buffalo RV, located in West Seneca, have served the greater New York region for nearly 40 years. Each location provides a large showroom, an expansive inventory and state-of-the-art service facilities.
"We are extremely pleased to partner with Albany and Buffalo RV to bring our Holiday Rambler products to their customers," says Scott Jacobson, national sales manager for Holiday Rambler. "Their dealerships provide the highest level of service and professionalism available in the industry. They take the time to get to know their customers and products, providing their customers the best buying experience. We look forward to offering the Holiday Rambler tradition of close to 60 years, of quality built and affordable RV's, to new and existing customers of both Albany and Buffalo RV."
Albany RV and Buffalo RV are full-service dealerships staffed with a friendly and knowledgeable sales and service staff. For more information about Albany and Buffalo RV and their products and services, visit www.RVone.com.
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Brook and Robin Lopez have announced that they will hire agents and forgo the rest of their college eligibility. How will they fare on the next level?
Brook established himself as a force in the college game. The elder Lopez twin averaged 19.3 points, 8.2 boards and 2.1 blocks. He compiled a healthy 9 double-doubles until Stanford was eliminated by the Texas Longhorns in the NCAA tournament.
Like a good number of other people, I think Brook is a bit overrated. If he establishes deep position, you can pretty much give him the two points. His footwork is quite good for a young big. Brook likes to drop-step while keeping the ball high and he will then try to hit a hook shot over his left shoulder. He will have trouble when facing people his size that are dramatically more athletic and crafty.
If these kids weren't 7-foot twins, there is no chance Robin Lopez leaves Stanford early. 10.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.3 blocks doesn't exactly make pro scouts drool. Robin didn't exactly dominate while his brother was academically ineligible during the first nine games of the season. Robin was only marginally better as the focal point during those early games. 11.4 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.9 blocks — still not quite Bill Walton numbers.
Now don't get me wrong, I'm definitely not saying these kids are useless. I'm just convinced that their hype is a product of the lack of big men in college basketball. Are they really NBA-caliber players? There is obviously a case for that; they are making the jump after only two seasons at Stanford.
But what else can you say about them? They seem to have physically-matured. I don't see them gaining another few inches or bulking up considerably. No one has ever accused them of being extraordinarily athletic so any further improvement will have to be mentally through their floor games.
The Lopez twins don't strike me as particularly savvy, at least offensively. Robin has an assist-to-turnover ratio of 0.35 while Brook is slightly better with a 0.65 ratio. For comparisons sake, let me throw a few more numbers out. Kevin Love and Roy Hibbert — both savvy bigs in similarly-constructed defense-heavy teams — own 0.97 and 1.11 assist-to-turnover ratios respectively.
If the Lopez twins aren't a step or a move removed from their preferred shots, they punt the ball away. Brook and Robin will have to dramatically improve in this area because they will be facing physically-menacing, defensively-aware 7-footers whom are much more athletic than the likes they have ever faced.
The future shouldn't be all bad. The Lopez brothers should prove to be a bit better than another set of low-post twins from Stanford, the Collins twins. Jason and Jarron Collins were another set of twin towers for the Cardinal. Like Brook, Jason Collins was considered to be better than his brother. While Jarron was written off as the "defensive-minded" brother — or in other words, the brother with size but without a clear competitive advantage.
Brook and Robin will be better than the Collins twins but definitely not as good as the Grant twins. Horace Grant was a cog in a Chicago Bulls three-peat. His brother, Harvey, enjoyed a peak of 18 and 6 for about three seasons in the early 1990's.
Brook should be a solid role-player at the very least. Robin won't see anywhere near the same success. And although he's being billed as a Joakim Noah to his brother's Al Horford, Robin really doesn't have game. He doesn't have the defensive mentality of Joakim Noah and he certainly doesn't hustle like Noah. However, they both have big hair and both talk as much shit as Bill O'Reilly. I could block 2 shots a game in the helter-skelter Pac-10 if I were a foot taller.
The Lopez twins will be living the Suite Life of Zack and Cody in NBA uniforms next season but don't expect them to make much noise while there.


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5 Alternative Methods To Storing Clothes Without A Closet
Having lived in all sorts of different types of housing over the years, we can count on one hand the number of times we've actually had a closet that was able to hold everything. In small spaces it can become even trickier as closets become valuable spaces such as pantries, home offices and more. So in honor of thinking outside the box, here are 5 places to store your clothes that aren't in your closet!
1. Chains & Hardware: Although this isn't the easiest method, it is one that works in a small space. Simply find a stud in the ceiling and hang a hook with long chain attached. Find chain with the largest holes possible to allow hanger heads to slide through. That's all there is to it, you have a new vertical closet. This method also works great with parallel chains connected horizontally with shorter sections of chain, creating a ladder (or mini-clothes bars) to hold your belongings. It's not the most accessible, but can be rotated with winter items at the top during summer and so forth — it is however the least expensive. If you're looking to go more natural, just suspend a branch with chains and you'll have another great look.
2. Rolling Storage: There's all sorts of rolling storage units available to the average consumer these days. Our only problem with most of them is that they aren't really meant to be packed full of clothes, especially if you own heavy things (plus size, lots of denim, sweatshirts etc.) We've tipped every rolling rack we've ever owned, but we've also never paid more than $40 bucks for one. Look for one with solid joints and shelving at the top and bottom of the units (or one that's all metal). The extra bars needed to create the shelf will help stabilize it during use.
3. Plumbing Pipe: We've spent hundreds of dollars on custom fit storage racking (like ClosetMaid) and in the end, all we really needed were some pipe fixtures and some studs. 3 lengths of pipe, two elbow joints and 2 flanges are all that's required. The best part is, the hardware store will cut and thread them for free. Even though they sell pre-cut lengths, they're usually 1/3 higher in price than buying one long bar and having it cut to size (perfect for small spaces). Just make sure you're using long enough screws to anchor things in and you're good to go! Tip: If the space you need the bar to fit doesn't land on a stud, you can affix the pipe ends to a 2'x4' and then attach the board to wherever your studs might lie.
4. Armoires, Cabinets & Consoles: Before we praise these alternatives, we have to express our true (personal) hatred for them. We're not into purchasing a piece of furniture strictly for clothes storage, especially these tall lanky ones. 9 times out of 10 they provide space, but it's not delineated how the average person can maximize its use. They also don't hold a great deal of resale value if you want to sell it on Craigslist down the road. That said, we ARE in favor of modern versions (which come with a heavy price tag) and picking up pieces that can pull double duty... say, a mid-century credenza that also doubles as an entertainment stand, place for a lamp and some artwork. No one really needs to know you keep your underpants and t-shirt collection in the living room!
5. Crates, Boxes & Shelves: Maybe you don't have a closet, but you have a little wall space (even if it's near the ceiling) to spare. Try mounting fruit or wine crates to the wall. They'll act like modular shelves and should hold whatever you need. Try mounting tin cans (to a board for easier removal if needs be) to the wall next to them to hold things like socks and underpants.
Do you have a method that's worked out great for you in the past? Let us know below and make sure to share a photo if you happen to have one!
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Date: 1 October 2007
Location: United Nations Headquarters, New York
Coordinator: Sarah Rosengaertner
In the twentieth century, the world has witnessed a revolution in longevity. Older people make up for an increasing share of the world's population. While the population in most developing countries continues to grow, some developed countries and countries in transition are experiencing a population decline, mainly due to low fertility rates.
This seminar will examine the impact of global ageing on international migration patterns and discuss the challenges it poses to national social security systems.
Ageing, the question of access to social security and migration patterns are interlinked in various ways: In some industrialized countries, a shrinking workforce has led to a growing recognition of the need for further immigration. Migrants in developed countries, who have reached retirement age, often face problems accessing pension and health care benefits. National social security systems are not designed to assure the transferability of those benefits across borders, if migrants decide to return home. In addition, retirees from developed countries are starting to migrate to regions where health care is more affordable.
This seminar will address these various interlinkages, and discuss emerging trends and policy responses from different world regions.
Highlight the impact of global ageing on international migration patterns and the challenges arising for national social security systems.
- Raise awareness of the situation of elderly migrants as regards access to health care and pension benefits.
- Discuss policy options for improving access to, and the transferability of social security schemes, as part of a comprehensive approach to migration management.
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The seminar is designed for members of Permanent Missions responsible for the Second and Third Committees, and other matters where migration issues are of relevance. Representatives of UN and other international organizations, as well as civil society are welcome to attend. Registered participants are requested to regard their participation as a firm commitment.
The working language of this seminar will be English.
Summary report (pdf)
Information Note (pdf)
Programme (pdf)
Ageing and its impact on global migration patterns
Ms. Hania Zlotnik, Director, Population Division, UNDESA
Report on the 40th session of the Commission on Population and Development
Briefing on the negotiations and outcomes
Mr. Thomas Gass, Counsellor, Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations
Migration of the elderly: Patterns in Asia
Ms. Mika Toyota, Research Fellow, Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore
Transferability of pension and health care benefits
Mr. Robert Holzmann, Sector Director, Human Development Network, The World Bank
Background material
World population monitoring, focusing on the changing age structures of populations and their implications for development
Report of the UN Secretary-General to the 40th session of the Commission on Population and Development, April 2007
UNDESA World Economic and Social Survey 2007: Development in an Ageing World
Portability Regimes of Pension and Health Care Benefits for International Migrants
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Régimes de transférabilité de pensions et des prestations de soins de santé pour les migrants internationaux
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Our posting earlier yesterday (Tuesday) detailed some of the events that unfolded at Derby Cathedral's tower. The full story of that first flight can be seen in the video clip below:
For those interested to know more of what happened, here's my rather long-winded account of some of today's events:
It so happened that around lunchtime I was already inside the bell-ringing chamber, checking on yesterday's video clips when a mobile phone call came in from Nick at Derbyshire Wildlife Trust. It suggested that one of our juvenile birds had left the nest. So, swapping immediately back to the live cameras I found that, sure enough, where there had just a few minutes before been four birds, now there were only three. Nick urged me to look out over the nave roof as reports from the Green suggested it may have fallen straight down onto it. But peering out of the window of Derby's highest toilet, there was no sign of the peregrine.
Rushing back to the video recorder and reviewing film captured only moments before, it soon became clear that our young bird had not taken off in usual style. Rather, she had stumbled in the breeze and lost her footing. (Or was she pushed? ). This was more serious, so a trip out onto the nave roof was called for, guided by mobile calls to Colin and Wayne out on the Green below. The adult female was calling loudly and I was watched by three juvenile birds on the tray high above me as I stepped carefully onto the lead-covered ridge of the 18th century nave roof. Walking along its full length, there was still no sign, and by now people were gathering from nearby offices, some offering to search the surrounding area. Back inside the tower, word soon came through that she had been spotted on the low roof of a nearby building. She was safe. For now.(This great photo by Colin Pass captures 010 mid-fall! Please note that the photo is Colin's copyright) .
I returned to complete the task of putting a few clips onto DVD for our blog and for local TV, promising to drop them into to the TV station on my way back to work. I rather liked this one of the remaining three birds excitedly bouncing around the platform a few minutes after the first bird had left:
But as I was about to descend down the tower's long, dark spiral staircase another call came in . . . the bird had eventually come down and, after a bit of a chase around a car park, Colin had captured it! I wouldn't have dared do this without gloves, but Colin is an experienced falconer and knows how to handle the birds. So there was falcon (number 010) calmly sitting in a cardboard box in the Cathedral. We showed her to a number of young boys from Derby Cathedral Choir who had just arrived for a rehearsal and told them how, with any luck, this bird might grow up to be one of the fastest creatures on the planet.
Meanwhile Tony the Head Verger had arrived from his day off, followed shortly afterwards by a photographer from Derby Evening Telegraph whom, along with our young falcon, we took back up to the top of the tower. There she was photographed (you'll have to buy tomorrows local paper to see all the pictures, I'm afraid) and she eventually let go of the long leather gauntlets we were using to protect ourselves from those sharp talons and scuttled off into a corner. We left her there, knowing this was all we could do, but that she would be OK. Mum was circling and calling nearby and would bring her food if needs be. Soon she'd be strong enough to fly up onto the stonework ready for her second attempt at flying. Tomorrow perhaps?
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Our thanks to David Bradley for capturing these images today of Derbyshire falcon 010.
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The pretreatment program staff of Dover, N.H., led by Arnie Powers, Pretreatment Coordinator, was recognized by EPA's New England Office for exceptional work in inspecting, permitting and sampling its industrial users that discharge industrial waste into the City's collection system. Mr. Power's effort to provide oversight of the City's food establishment sector was one of the primary reasons for the award nomination. For many years, the City has also submitted outstanding annual industrial pretreatment reports which detail pretreatment program highlights over the course of the year. The plant was among two facilities in New England acknowledged for exemplary industrial pretreatment program performance during 2012.
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Just when you thought you couldn't be shocked by anything done by Christian loonies, this happens. A church in Florida has banned children from their services so their pastor, a convicted sex offender, can go on preaching without violating the law.
According to a local Jacksonville news affiliate, Christ Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church has banned children from attending Sunday services because their new pastor, Darrell Gilyard, is a registered sex offender and cannot have contact with children.
In 2009 Gilyard plead guilty to lewd conduct and lewd molestation of two underage girls. While he was the pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church Gilyard molested a 15-year-old girl and sent a lewd text message to another. Under the conditions of his plea agreement, Gilyard cannot have "unsupervised contact with children under 18 years old," and his new church has taken extraordinary steps to help Gilyard stick to the terms of his deal.Despite the seriousness of his offense, Gilyard's return to the pulpit was swift. After being released from jail on December 28, he resumed preaching in January, and told reporters he hopes he can move past this incident and continue with his work.
"Somehow I will prove that life isn't over when one has committed a crime for which he receives this heinous label," Gilyard told a reporter, ironically through text message. "You don't have to languish on the fringes of society."
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Q fever is a bacterial infection that can affect the lungs, liver, heart, and other parts of the body.
Alternative Names
Query fever
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Q fever is found around the world and is caused by the bacteria Coxiella burnetii. The bacteria infects sheep, goats, cattle, dogs, cats, birds, rodents, and
- Birth products
- Feces
- Milk
- Urine
Humans usually get Q fever by breathing in contaminated droplets released by infected animals. Drinking raw milk has also caused infection in rare cases. People at highest risk for this infection are:
- Farmers
- Laboratory workers who work with Coxiella burnetii
- Sheep and dairy workers
- Veterinarians
People at highest risk include those with heart valve problems or weakened immune systems.
It usually takes about 20 days after exposure to the bacteria for symptoms to occur. Most cases are mild, yet some severe cases have been reported.
Common symptoms of acute Q fever may include:
- Dry cough
- Fever
- Headache
- Joint pain
- Muscle pains
Other symptoms may include:
- Abdominal pain
- Chest pain
- Rash
- Yellow skin (jaundice)
Symptoms of chronic Q fever may include:
- Chills
- Fatigue
- Night sweats
- Prolonged fever
- Shortness of breath
Signs and tests
The health care provider will suspect Q fever in people who have been exposed to the Coxiella burnetii bacteria who develop:
- Endocarditis
- Flu-like symptoms
- Hepatitis
- Pneumonia
Q fever is diagnosed with a blood antibody test (serology).
The main treatment for Q fever is with antibiotics. For early-stage (acute) Q fever, doxycycline is the recommended antibiotic.
If you have the infectionfor more than 6 months, it is calledchronic Q fever. Your doctor may prescribe both doxycycline and hydroxychloroquine. You may need to take antibiotics for several months or years.
Expectations (prognosis)
The outlook for people who get treated in the early stages of Q fever is generally good.
Chronic Q fever requires long-term treatment with antibiotics. Your health care provider should check you often to make sure the disease has not returned.
- Bone infection (osteomyelitis)
Encephalitis(brain infection)
- Infection of the heart valves (
- Inflammation of the heart lining (
- Inflammation of the heart muscle (
- Liver infection (hepatitis)
- Lung scarring (interstitial pulmonary fibrosis)
Meningitis Pneumonia
Calling your health care provider
Notify your medical provider if you have symptoms of Q fever, especially if you believe you have been exposed to the bacteria. Although many different illnesses can cause similar symptoms, you may need to be evaluated for Q fever.
People at risk (for example, farmers and veterinarians) should always:
- Carefully dispose of animal products that may be infected
- Disinfect any contaminated areas
- Thoroughly wash your hands
Pasteurizing milk can also help prevent Q fever.
Prompt treatment can prevent early Q fever from becoming chronic.
Marrie TJ, Raoult D. Coxiella burnetii (Q fever). In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2009:chap 189.
Raoult D. Rickettsial infections. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011: chap335.
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|Microsoft admits critical security flaw - Security Experts worldwide: Stop using Internet Explorer
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|Microsoft admits critical security flaw - Security Experts worldwide: Stop using Internet Explorer
Microsoft is finally admitting that all its Internet Explorer versions released up to date, including its IE8 Beta version are vulnerable to a severe, remote security issue. While there is not much mentioned about the issue itself (which is not patched yet!) , one can read in Microsoft site about the issue
in a lengthy security advisory memo in which Microsoft urges its users to change their Internet zone security setting to high and to run the browser in Protected Mode.
According to information obtained by the WebAPP security team, this issue is known since IE version 5 was released and was discovered after years of intensive security research work by security experts in China. The exploit allows a remote user to obtain admin privileges on any remote PC using Windows- 2000, XP and Vista by infiltrating via Internet Explorer browser version from 5 to 8 by either exploiting a link clicked by a visitor on a malicious site or pushing a remote link by exploiting a local CMS system XSS vulnerabilities which are often common for PHP based platforms such as Wordpress and Drupal. While Google has been offering some help in further researching on those CMS related vulnerabilities, there is still no solutions for remote XSS-browser specific attacks. Other attempts to filter or detect such attacks by major Antivirus or firewalls software's distributors have also shown so far to be fruitless.
It has been reported that over 10,000 sites [mostly] in China assist in facilitating these attacks while most of the machines that have been compromised so far were of gamers, but financial and public machines were highly targeted to.
Computerworld suggests a tech-heavy breakdown of the exploit and the best way savvy surfers can disable its ability to affect their machines. But easier solution may just be to drop IE. Internet security firm Trend Micros Rick Ferguson told the BBC that if users can find an alternative browser, then thats good mitigation against the threat. Microsoft has come out against users switching to another browser, citing security flaws. It would not be advisable to send people from one vulnerability (in Internet Explorer) to multiple vulnerabilities, Windows head at Microsoft UK John Curran told the BBC.
The WebAPP security team would strongly suggest switching to Firefox, while using Internet Explorer in a virtually isolated working environment, turning on popup blockers (default with Google toolbar) as well as avoiding clicking unknown links in PHP based CMS portals.
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