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2011 Year in Review, July though September
June 30
• Close enough — Gov. Tom Corbett signed a new state budget, reaching his goal of enacting a 2011-12 spending plan before the new fiscal year began — by 15 minutes. It was the first time a state budget had been passed on time in eight years, those eight during the administration of former Gov. Ed Rendell.
July 2
• With the help of Punxsy Phil, his co-handler John Griffiths and a fake front page, Jeff White proposed to his girlfriend, Sarah O'Donnell, both of Pittsburgh, in front of The Spirit's "Phantastic Phil!" And she said yes.
July 5
• A jury in Orlando, Fla., found Casey Anthony not guilty of killing her two-year-old daughter Caylee, instead convicting her of only four misdemeanor counts of lying to investigators who were looking into the girl's June 2008 disappearance.
July 8
• Former First Lady Betty Ford died at the Eisenhower Medical Center in Palm Springs, Calif. She was 93.
• Space shuttle Atlantis thundered into orbit on a cargo run that closed three decades of both triumph and tragedy for NASA. It was the 135th shuttle flight since the inaugural mission in 1981.
July 12
• The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) announced that the Jefferson County Historical Society would be the recipient of an Award of Merit from the AASLH Leadership in History Awards for the exhibit, "Living on the Land."
July 14
• Punxsutawney's 10-& 11-year old baseball All-Stars won the District 10 title with a 12-2 win in four innings over St. Marys in Punxsutawney.
July 16
• Logan Taylor Snell, 19, Brookville, was crowned the Jefferson County Fair Queen.
July 18
• Construction and demolition occurred simultaneously as work on Grace Place, a 24-unit senior housing facility at the corner of Gilpin and Pine streets, continued.
July 19
• Indiana University of Pennsylvania named Terry Appolonia, dean of students and associate vice-president for student development at the university's main campus, as the dean at IUP-Punxsutawney.
July 20
• The Penn State Cooperative Extension welcomed state Reps. Sam Smith and Dave Reed to the Jefferson County Fair, where they received an up-close and personal look into what the Jefferson County 4-H program is all about.
"I think that generally, a lot of people don't think about where things come from," Smith said. "They think that food comes from the grocery store, and they think that electricity comes from the wall socket, and they don't give it a lot of thought. That's what's great about our county fair system that we have in Pennsylvania. This helps tie the two communities together, the agriculture and the town."
July 21
• Space shuttle Atlantis landed in near darkness after one last visit to the International Space Station, completing the 135th and final shuttle flight. The spaceship and the two other surviving shuttles will become museum pieces.
July 22
• A homegrown terrorist set off an explosion that ripped open buildings in the heart of Norway's government, then went to a summer camp dressed as a police officer and gunned down youths as they ran and even swam for their lives. The attacks killed at least 17 people in Norway's worst episode of violence since World War II.
July 23
• The Christian Missionary Alliance Church hosted its first-ever Firefighter Appreciation Day.
• The PA Civil War Road Show brought Pennsylvania's role in the war to the Jefferson County Fair via mobile museum.
• Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger wed his girlfriend, Ashley Harlan, in a small church in Ohio Township.
• British singer Amy Winehouse was found dead, apparently of alcohol poisoning, in her London apartment at the age of 27.
July 29
• Cpl. Charles E. Gross, Troop C fire marshal, said whoever started a fire that destroyed the home of James Stellabuto Sr., Caroline Street, Big Run, July 27 would be charged with arson and attempted homicide, since the owner was at home when the fire broke out.
Aug. 5
• Ken and Debra Iwaniec presented eight personal breath test (PBT, or a portable breathalyzer) instruments to representatives from each police station – Punxsy, Clarion, DuBois/Falls Creek, Kane, Ridgway and Tionesta – in Troop C in honor of their son, Trooper Kenton Iwaniec, of Troop J Avondale.
Iwaniec's personal vehicle was struck head-on by an intoxicated driver March 27, 2008, after he finished his shift, and he died two hours later in a Newark, Del., hospital. He had been with the troop for only three months.
Aug. 8
• After three-and-a-half years of fighting drugs in the Punxsy area, the Punxsy Coalition Against Drugs — formerly the Mayor's Drug Task Force — announced that it was formally disbanding.
Aug. 9
Dave and Rita Klender live directly across from the Ss. Cosmas & Damian Roman Catholic Church rectory, where they could see the bright red 2011 Chevrolet Cruze RS LTZ. But in the end, as the winners of the grand prize in the SS.C.D. Lawn Festival's annual drawing, they opted for the $15,000 cash prize.
Aug. 10
• The Young Township Board of Supervisors unanimously hired Mary Ann Redding as the new township secretary/treasurer.
She succeeded Alexandra Lee Kent, who retired from the position due to health reasons May 11.
Aug. 11
• Thanks to Facebook messages, Tweets and even personal appeals all directed toward Kadie's idol, Taylor Swift, the 21-year-old country phenomenon made a personal phone call to four-year-old Kadie Stonebraker, who had been battling neuroblastoma since October 2008.
Two days later, Kadie died at her home surrounded by her family.
Aug. 17
• In an the affidavit of probable cause filed by PSP Fire Marshal Cpl. Charles E. Gross, Anthony Overbeck, 18, a member of the Big Run Area Volunteer Fire Company, confessed to setting a fire June 19 at Big Run Carpet; two fires at a house owned by James L. Stellabuto, Caroline Street; a Feb. 18 fire at the former Little Canada Bar, Filtering Plant Road, Gaskill Township; a fire at an abandoned house April 24 on Hartzfeld Road, Gaskill Township; and an Aug. 9 fire along Pennsylvania Avenue.
Prior to Overbeck's confessions, the Jefferson County Department of Emergency Services urged residents to continue supporting the Big Run department.
"We must continue to support the officers and members of the Big Run Fire Company as we always did," said Tracy W. Zents, EMA director. "The arrest of a volunteer firefighter suspected of arson does not reflect the true reason why people volunteer to join the fire service ranks."
Aug. 23
• Tens of millions of people from Georgia to Canada were jolted by the strongest earthquake — a 5.8 — to strike the East Coast since World War II.
There were no known deaths or serious injuries, but cracks appeared in the National Cathedral, and three capstones broke off its tower. Windows shattered and grocery stores were wrecked in Virginia, where the quake was centered. The White House and Capitol were partly evacuated.
Aug. 25
• The Lavelles wrapped up the 2011 season of Music in the Park in Barclay Square, a season that saw none of the seven acts chased indoors due to inclement weather.
Aug. 26
• Hurricane Irene zeroed in for a catastrophic run up the Eastern Seaboard, as more than two million people were told to move to safer places, and New York City ordered the nation's biggest subway system shutdown for the first time because of a natural disaster.
• VFW Post 9044 coordinated the Groundhog Fall 50K for the first time.
Sept. 1
• After first being drafted June 1, 2007, by the Cincinnati Reds, the call came for Devin Mesoraco: He was called up from the AAA Louisville Bats and placed on the Reds' 40-man roster.
Sept. 7
• Brothers Gordon and Lyle Stuby did not paint the 13-by-25-foot painting of the U.S. flag on the side of their barn along Route 119, North Mahoning Township for the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks. But that didn't mean that passersby didn't give them approving honks from their vehicles.
"We've always thought it would be great to have an American flag on the barn," Gordon said. "We've been thinking of that since Iran, Iraq.
"Everything just seemed to fall in place," Lyle, of Schellsburg, Bedford County, said. "We're glad it's very timely."
Sept. 8
• A Reynoldsville woman faced two counts of attempted criminal homicide and other charges after she allegedly fired about six shots at her husband from a .22 caliber revolver behind the office of District Judge Douglas Chambers.
One of the shots struck her husband's car, while another struck a private residence along Pleasant Alley, police said.
No one was injured.
Sept. 9
• Undaunted by talk of a new terror threat, New Yorkers and Washingtonians wove among police armed with assault rifles and waited with varying degrees of patience at security checkpoints while intelligence officials scrambled to nail down information on a possible al-Qaida strike timed to coincide with the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
Sept. 10
• SS.C.D., Dr. Michael Vancheri, attorney Nicholas Lorenzo and the Punxsy Rotary Club were the recipients for the Punxsutawney Area Historical & Genealogical Society's 2011 Commendation Awards.
Sept. 11
• On the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, both the 9/11 Memorial, in New York, and the Flight 93 National Memorial, in Shanksville, opened for the first time.
Ceremonies and tributes were held all over the local area.
Sept. 14
• A government panel reported that BP carried the ultimate responsibility for the worst offshore oil spill in U.S. history, which killed 11 rig workers, spewed 200 million gallons of crude oil from the bottom of the sea and greatly damaged the Gulf Coast's livelihood and economy in the April 2010 explosion.
Sept. 16
• The Punxsutawney Spirit formally announced its ongoing expansion project: Three new units for The Spirit's press and the return of its job shop, a return to full local printing operations.
Sept. 21
• Americans Josh Fattal and Shane Bauer, convicted as spies in Iran July 2009, boarded flights to return to the United States.
Sept. 22
• Community Action Inc.'s Senior Corps-RSVP named Ted Thompson, of Brookville, as its Volunteer of the Year.
Sept. 23
• Devin Mesoraco's Punxsy fans decked themselves out in "Mez" — his nickname on the team — T-shirts and headed to PNC Park for Mesoraco's first trip to Pittsburgh as a Major Leaguer against the Pirates.
Sept. 25
• Gabrielle Vallese, 11, of Pittsburgh, took top honors in "Punxsy's Got Talent" during The Spirit's annual Appreciation Day.
Sept. 26
• Punxsy golfers Ian Miller and Brandon Mancuso led the Chucks with 79s, and Micky DeChurch and Mike Blose each shot 87s to lead Punxsy to the District IX title in Bradford.
Sept. 27
• The Punxsutawney Career Women's Club named Colleen Means as its Career Woman of the Year.
Sept. 28
• Signals for the Torrence Street traffic light project were officially activated.
Sept. 29
• District Judge Douglas Chambers set bail at $2 million for Christopher L. Thornhill, 24, stemming from the Sept. 22 shooting near a residence along Cranberry Alley. Injured in the shooting were Richard White, 21, and Shane Glatt, 18, both of Punxsy.

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Port of RXTX library to Android platform
Just ported a google RXTX library to the Android platform. Check out the picture below, it shows the Motorola Droid phone talking to the FreeNAS device over the serial port.
More information and binaries are here http://v-lad.org/projects/gnu.io.android/. The source code of port is here https://github.com/vladistan/gnu.io.android/ .
If you have any questions, comments or support request post them below.


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The Greenway Auction 2014, a benefit for the Leavenworth Regional Catholic School System, raised more than $130,000, School System President Aaron Hund said.
The Greenway Auction 2014, a benefit for the Leavenworth Regional Catholic School System, raised more than $130,000, School System President Aaron Hund said. The money plays a crucial role in system operations, including the recruitment and retention of top-notch faculty and staff. Here, Hund discusses the event, money raised, and the impressive prizes that were up for grabs during the auction.
1. Aaron, what were the highlights of the Greenway Auction?
"Thank you to our entire Leavenworth-Lansing area and extended communities for supporting Greenway Auction 2014 to benefit the Leavenworth Regional Catholic School System. This year's event was one of the most successful and fun-filled on record.
"The evening was highlighted with a red carpet welcome for all guests, fun paparazzi photos, hilarious 1970s costumes, disco dancing, intense live auction bidding, $10,000 in cash raffle winners, a delicious dinner provided by June's Cottage, and many exquisite desserts."
2. Did the event meet the goals of the organizers?
"Yes, Greenway Auction 2014 generated nearly $136,000. The Fund-a-Need campaign to enhance our technology plan at Immaculata High School raised $29,650. This generous total will help provide Immaculata students with opportunities to learn utilizing cutting-edge technology applications."
3. What were the most sought after items up for bidding?
"Bidding was very competitive for many live auction items. Special reserved seating for all Immaculata Raider home basketball games, a five-day getaway to Playa del Carmen, Mexico, a Justin Timberlake concert experience, and a trip for eight to Ireland with accommodations in a private house were among the headline items."
4. Was the theme "Stayin' Alive" popular and did it live up to themes from past auctions?
"This year's 'Stayin' Alive' theme resonated very well with Greenway Auction guests.
"Many attendees arrived wearing festive attire, and helped propel the 1970s disco days spirit. Several guests have commented that it was the most fun that they have had at the event in several years."
5. Where will the money raised from the auction go?
"The monies raised at Greenway Auction 2014 will play an integral role in the 2013-14 operating budget of the Leavenworth Regional Catholic School System. Maintaining fiduciary responsibility while keeping tuition affordable for families, improving and maintaining school facilities, and retaining and recruiting the very best faculty and staff is a high priority for the LRCSS. Support from Greenway Auction helps us meet these objectives."
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Residents are issued two long, white lab coats, embroidered with their name and "Department of Surgery at the beginning of their PGY-1 year and at the beginning of their Chief year. Residents also have a one time $80 coat allowance to be used at anytime during their residency.
Education Allowance
The Department of Surgery provides each resident with a $300 book allowance. This allowance is to be used for educational materials such as textbooks, journals, study guides, and web subscriptions. Effective July 2010, book funds may no longer be used for PDAs and loupes. All funds are to be used by June 15th. Any remaining balance may not be transferred to the following year. Charges may be made directly to your expense account at the EVMS Matthews Medical Book Store located in Lewis Hall. No charge may be completed without Department approval. (Bookstore personnel will call to confirm funds are available).
Residents may be reimbursed for pre-approved purchases. Original receipts are to be submitted to the Residency Program Coordinator.
Residents are provided with meal tickets (2 tickets/call). As of June 25th, 2012 Sentara Hospitals will be converting from paper meal tickets to electronic meal cards.
Professional Conference Attendance
Chief residents are permitted to attend one education conference of their choice during their final year of training. Chiefs will be reimbursed for registration, airfare, hotel and meals that are within a reasonable amount. An academic travel checklist (required for all academic travel) must be completed and turned into the Education Specialist 30 days prior to travel.
Surgical Library
The Brickell Library, located on the Sentara/EVMS campus, is available to all residents. Each hospital in which residents rotate also house a library that is available to residents. The "Resident Lounge," located in the Department of Surgery provides current texts, journals, Selected Readings, and video collections. These materials may be signed out, according to the Honor Code system.
Society Memberships
The Department of Surgery pays the required fees to ensure that all current categorical residents receive ACS resident membership annually. Membership to the American Association of Women Surgeons is also paid annually for female categorical residents.
- Health Insurance-a health insurance plan is provided at no cost to the resident. Residents may add coverage for a spouse and/or minor dependents through a cost-sharing program.
- Dental-an optional dental plan is available
- Liability-residents are provided professional liability insurance with coverage limits
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That's fairly short notice T.T
oh my gosh. this looks really interesting.
P: not going to win because everyone else is a lot more creative but... whatever, for the fun of it and just to bomb my kitchen again.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ what
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You should give it a try ~ ! I WANT CUTE DRINKS TO TASTE. QAQ ;
♥ Streaming at the speed of Japan, DATEBAYO~ !
Pip Pip Cheerio (makes two)
1 English Breakfast Teabag
2 Cups Boiling Water
1 Package Pomegranate Gelatin
1 1/2 Cups Cold Water
1/2 Cup Milk
Boil two cups of water. Steep English Breakfast teabag for 3-4 minutes in newly boiled water, until water turns a nice caramel color. Remove teabag. Stir in the package of gelatin, continue stirring for two minutes until gelatin dissolves. Add in 1 1/2 cups cold water, stir to cool. Add 1/2 cup milk, stir to mix (It's important that you add the cold water BEFORE the milk. Otherwise the milk won't mix in well). Pour into two cups, place in refrigerator to set.
For drinkable jelly - chill for two hours, mix well with a spoon, and enjoy!
For spoon-able gelatin - chill for four hours, top with fresh fruit and whipped cream, and spoon away!
Interesting substitutes: Berry, cherry, grape, or peach-flavored gelatin. Any fruit flavor you would enjoy in iced tea. Also fruit juice with plain gelatin is extremely tasty. Can leave out the milk and add another 1/2 cup cold water for those who dislike dairy.
i want to enter too
till the end of time, I will wait till the final battle begins
This isn't mine, but it's a hit with my kids.
1oz orange juice
1 scoop of vanilla ice cream
dash of grenadine
Nuke it in the blender. This is a winner, and yes it taste just like a dreamsicle = )
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mmm I love dreamsicles! When I got out there are few places that I can get them to me make me a float with orange soda, so good.
I love to combine Genmai-cha (Green tea with roasted brown rice) and Jasmine (green tea with Jasmine blossoms) 1:1
I use Yamamotoyama tea bags, but any brand, such as Ito En bottled tea, should also work. Hot or cold, the mellowness of the genmai-cha with the fragrance of the jasmine is a very refreshing combination.
No I'm not scared... I'm rationally concerned.
There's also the Seafoam...From my high school prom:
Lime Sherbert and Lemon lime soda.
Don't know if you can get lime sherbert in small servings, but you would float a scoop (1/2 cup) on 8-12 oz L/L soda.
Actually, pour the soda over the sherbert to get a frothy look.
No I'm not scared... I'm rationally concerned.
Llama's Leafy Chocolate-Mint Shake
1 cup of vanilla ice cream
1 cup of chocolate milk
1/4 tea spoon mint extract
5-6 drops of green food colouring
1. First mix the ice cream and the chocolate milk together in a blender.
2. Then add in the mint extract and the green food colouring (I'm not exactly sure how many drops of colouring I put in my drink, so the tint might vary )
3. Enjoy !
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This sounds sooo yummy ~ ! I can't wait to try it ! PLUS, I LOVE Llama San ~ <3
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A Match Made in Heaven Milkshake
-Chocolate Ice Cream
-Silk Pure Almond Milk [Or you can use just plain milk]
-Powdered Peanut Butter [It's important that it's powdered, any brand will do]
1. Start off by putting a few scoops of chocolate ice cream in your blender.
2. Measure out and add 2/3 cup of Almond Milk (or regular milk)
3. Add 1 round Tablespoon of powdered peanut butter.
You are done! That simple. If it isn't sweet enough for you, add a little sugar.
Gosh that picture is huge. I didn't have any cool glasses or things to spruce the milkshake up with, but the taste seems to be enough. <3
Slim Nut
4 oz strong cold coffee
6 oz skim chocolate milk
2 handfuls of ice
1 spoonful of peanut butter
Place ice in blender and pour rest of ingredients over ice. Turn blender on. Blend until cold and frothy.
Pour into a tall glass and enjoy!
I am a cabbit. Cabbits like carrots.
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mmm I love dreamsicles! When I got out there are few places that I can get them to me make me a float with orange soda, so good.
Here's another one that's not mine.
1 oz lemon juice
1 oz orange juice
1 oz pineapple juice
2 oz Ginger ale
dash of grenadine
pineapple and orange slices for garnish
Pour the juices into a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
Shake well, till frost forms on shaker.
Strain into a chilled collins glass filled with ice.
Garnish with the slices of pineapple and/or orange.
Enjoy. = )
Hey this, and the Dreamsicle will rack up big points if you got some little ones around. Works pretty good with the big ones too. = )
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NASHVILLE, TENN. - The Tennessee State University men's and women's track & field programs resume the 2012-13 Indoor season by hosting the 14th annual Ed Temple Classic on Saturday, Jan. 5 at the Gentry Center. Field events are scheduled to start at 8 a.m. with running events beginning at 8:30 a.m.
The Flying Tigers and Tigerbelles compete in their second meet this season, after competing in the Christmas Invitational hosted by Middle Tennessee on Dec. 8. The Ed Temple Classic pays homage to legendary Tigerbelles Coach Ed Temple, who helped the squad to 34 national titles during his tenure.
A total of eight NCAA Division I universities will compete in the meet, including local programs Austin Peay, Lipscomb and Middle Tennessee. Other regional programs consist of Alabama A&M, Florida A&M, Jackson State, Alabama State, Bethel and Victory University (Memphis).
The field events
start with the high jump at 8 a.m. and conclude with the weight throw.
The mile run is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. The 55-meter Hurdle
preliminaries will start the remaining running events approximately at
10:30 a.m. and the meet will conclude with the thrilling 4x400-meter
Admission to Saturday's meet is free and open to the public. Results from Saturday's meet will be posted online at TSUTigers.com.
Field Events - Start at 8 a.m.
High Jump (Women then Men)
Long Jump (Men then Women)
Triple Jump (Men then Women)
Shot Put (Women then Men)
Weight Throw (Women then Men)
*** Each athlete receives 4 attempts per field event (LJ, TJ, SP and WT)
Running Events
Mile Run (Men then Women) - 8 a.m.
55m Hurdle Prelims (Women then Men) - 10:30 a.m.
55m Dash Prelims (Women then Men)
Distance Medley Relay (Women then Men)
55m Hurdles Finals (Women then Men) - Two Heat Finals
55m Dash Finals (Women then Men) - Two Heat Finals
400m Dash (Women then Men)
800m Run (Women then Men)
200m Dash (Women then Men)
3,000m Run (Women then Men)
4x4m Relay (Women then Men)
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CYE Welcomes José Bourget
Top HeadlinesDate: July 7, 2010
Contact: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.adventistyouth.org/
Phone: 1-800-968-8428
The Center for Youth Evangelism (CYE) is pleased to announce José Bourget as their new assistant director. In his new role, Bourget will directly oversee Cruise with a Mission, Church of Refuge, WeCare Short-Term Mission Trips and Disaster Response, and daytime programming for the International Camporee.
Japhet de Oliveira, director of the Center for Youth Evangelism, says, "José Bourget brings to the Center for Youth Evangelism a Christ-driven passion for youth ministry, with creativity and energy. His attention to detail and large vision for youth ministry will only help strengthen the ministry services offered by CYE."
Born in the Dominican Republic, Bourget grew up in a small Hispanic church in Detroit, Mich., where he learned lots of resources isn't the most pressing need of today's church. At the young age of 14, his church family recognized his gifts and saw an opportunity to train "Today's Leader." Through the example of those church leaders, Bourget recognizes our greatest pressing need: "We must inspire, equip, empower and affirm our young people for Kingdom work. Our young people are 'Today's Leaders.'"
This new role is a like a homecoming for Bourget, who worked at the Center for Youth Evangelism during his undergraduate years at Andrews University. His first leadership roles were also at Andrews, when he served as practicum director for the Department of Religion & Biblical Languages from 2001–2003. He then served as head student dean for the men's residence halls from 2003–2005. It was during that same time Bourget was also beginning his ministry career at the Center for Youth Evangelism, where he served as both associate director of the Music and Worship Conference and director of WeCare Missions from 2003–2006. Mission trips remain one of Bourget's favorite things and a ministry he continued during his post-graduation days.
José Bourget
Upon completion of his Bachelor of Arts in 2002, Bourget's passion for ministry led him to serve as a pastor, youth pastor and associate director for Young Adult Ministries in the Illinois Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. While working in one of the largest cities in the world—Chicago—Bourget was compelled to develop fresh ways to share the good news of Jesus Christ. "Several of the outreach initiatives involved networking Adventist churches (we are stronger together) in order to partner with non-profits that had a tangible impact (Matthew 25) on the community," says Bourget. "Some of these partnerships included Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness, World Relief Organization, 19th District C.A.P.S. Office, and Greater Chicago Food Depository.
Bourget is a co-founder of MyTown Ministries, a partnership between the Illinois Conference and Andrews University connecting students to a church following graduation. He co-created Oasis, a network of young adults from various Chicago churches who serve, worship and fellowship together. Bourget was also part of the student leadership team who developed Mosaic and Fusion, both innovative student-focused worship gatherings on the campus of Andrews University.
José married Marlene Santiago in 2003. They have two young children, Sophia, age 3, and Jonah, age 1. As a family they enjoy taking adventures at the park, laughing at silly things and trying new cuisines.
The Center for Youth Evangelism is a training and resource center for claiming, training and reclaiming youth and young adults for Jesus Christ. It is located on the campus of Andrews University as part of the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary.


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50 Shades of Grey is currently sweeping the nation with its blend of titillation and excitement. But did you know it was originally written to be Twilight fanfiction? Well, what you might not have known is that, before even that, it was designed to pay homage to Hideo Kojima's 1998 classic Metal Gear Solid.
Using some considerable computer hacking skills we've managed to grab four exclusive extracts from this draft - 50 Shades of Gray Fox - and are publishing them on VideoGamer.com right now. We've cut out some of the raunchier bits, but minors might want to look away - it's going to get a little steamy in here.
Chapter 1
I groan with frustration looking at my reflection in the mirror. Oh, my unruly face - I can't get it looking right, and I completely blame Solid Snake for subjecting me to all of this bother after my loyalty to Big Boss caused me and him to fight during the Outer Heaven uprising. I should be focusing on my ninja moves, yet here I am trying to sort out my sort-of robotic hair in the mirror. I yell out to Naomi, my adopted charge who doesn't know I killed her parents, in frustration.
Naomi is ill - she's chosen today, of all days, to get ill with FOXDIE. She can't go and do her work, which is looking after mega-sneaky-commando Solid Snake on Shadow Moses Island. She's convinced me to go in her place - how do I get suckered into things like this?
And more importantly, what on Earth will I do when I get there?
Chapter 14
"Snake?" I ask.
"Yes," he says, his manly lips wrapped around a long cigarette.
"Let's see how Solid you really are."
I pull my manly sword out of its sheath with ease. Snake recoils and slivers over to me, talking about atomic blasts with such passion and intensity that I can't help but surrender to him.
He comes at me, but I bat away his hard bullets with ease - who does this man take me for? But when he rushes to grab me with his manly hands I can't resist any longer. We settle into an exhilarating rhythm as we tussle, his blows hitting me deeper and deeper with each strike. Oh Snake, it feels so wrong but so good! I lock eyes with him as he goes over and over and harder and harder. I look at his throbbing wonder and I groan with cybernetic delight. My metal exoskeleton is vibrating so much with raw burning desire that I sound like a tuning fork.
My inner god is putting double helpings of salsa on the meringue. He's leaping into the air with jubilation, smacking his lips together with excitement at the power of Snake's advances. Electrical impulses flood into my belly, and I sizzle with anticipation as I think what he'll do to me.
"That's it, Snake" I groan manically. "Hurt me more," I beg. I'm a quivering mess, with electrical static cruising through my soft veins. My muscles clench, and I scream for Solid Snake to make me feel alive again. I'm consumed by him, and I'm not even in control of the words coming out of my mouth any more.
My climax is so powerful I feel like I've turned invisible, and I flee. Who is this powerful man?
Chapter 33
The sensory input of the cockpit is overwhelming me. Liquid Snake's hot fury can be felt in my cheeks, and the rage of our conflict sprays itself over my whole body. The darkest part of me clenches and coils.
"A cornered fox is more dangerous than a jackal!" I scream. Liquid Snake pins me to the wall inside his massive Metal Gear Rex - I didn't know he liked it so rough. I didn't think I would, either. His thumb presses hard on the machine's joystick - this is so wrong, but I know Liquid Snake can fire his railgun harder and faster than anyone else on the planet right now.
Liquid Snake comes out of the cockpit and moves his rippling exposed torso close to me. I can feel his breath on my exoskeleton, and the tip of my sharp blade feels ready to embed itself into his face.
Solid Snake's stinger missile fires right into the cockpit, and I didn't know it would feel like this. I couldn't imagine the explosion feeling like this, wrapping itself around my body, licking at my exoskeleton. I can't think straight, I can't focus... I can only feel its intensity as the stinger comes all over me, and I stiffen thinking about it.
Chapter 48
Just before I leave, I turn and stare at Snake and I see the sadness and longing in his eyes.
"Are you really going to give this all up and go back to being a cyber-organic ninja?"
"Why not? It's who I am," I say, shrugging.
Snake shuts his eyes and sparks up another cigarette.
I turn around and keep walking, managing a few steps before he raises his voice to me.
"Please, don't go," he says. "You haven't even seen the railgun of Metal Gear Rex"
"Is that what you're calling it these days?" I say in return. "I can't give you what you need," I add.
He steps closer to me. "Don't you want... to see my amazing tool? It's good enough for the President, who also happens to be a clone of mine. We have amazing tools."
"Snake," I say, "We're not tools of the government, or anyone else. Fighting was the only thing... the only thing I was good at. But... at least I always fought for what I believed in."
I walk away and feel real grief, the pain driving itself deep down into my soul. I had hoped to bring my Fifty Shades of Gray Fox into the limelight, but it turns out not even extensive gene therapy could make that happen. My inner God is furious. The pain from an electrical discharge is nothing compared to the agony of my consciousness, and I give myself up to the sadness that has now consumed my life. How could I have been so stupid?
End of Part One


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by Mike Masnick
Fri, Aug 3rd 2007 11:16am
Filed Under:
fcc, for the children, legislation, senate
- FCC's O'Rielly Keeps Claiming, With Zero Evidence, That Community Broadband Is An 'Ominous' Threat To Free Speech
- FCC Does Wireless Carriers Another Favor By Reclassifying Text Messages
- Big Telecom Wants To Tax Netflix To Pay For Broadband Upgrades ISPs Refuse To Deploy Themselves
- FCC Says It Will Finally Investigate Nation's Bullshit Broadband Availability Maps. Maybe.
- Big Telecom Claims Oversight & Accountability Violates Its First Amendment Rights
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Matt Bennett, 3 Aug 2007 @ 11:32amI don't think it's all the back-door you think it's cracked up to be. What's wrong with the V-chip? It's underutilized, but still seemed to work fine the first time.
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Chronno S. Trigger, 3 Aug 2007 @ 11:37am
Re:Except that there is already software out there that douse the same thing. And we all know it doesn't work vary well.
All this will do is allow the FCC to regulate something else while hiding behind the "protect the children" flag.
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LaVacheQuiRi, 3 Aug 2007 @ 11:39amThe FCC has the authority to regulate broadcasts because the airwaves are OWNED BY THE PUBLIC. The FCC has no authority to regulate cable, internet, or any other privately-owned communications medium.
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Richard Ahlquist (profile), 3 Aug 2007 @ 11:40am
No Effing WayThere is no way, this goes right along with the Communications Decency Act (as far as it being STUPID) and I will fight it tooth and nail. The same thing I said about the CDA in 1995/96 applies;
"Now some of you are saying "What of the Children??" I say..What happened to their parents? I'm not their child's parent so why should I be striped of my rights to hold an adult discussion because someone's parent refuses to supervise them online? Now some of you are saying "You cant watch a child 24 hours a day!". Passwords are meant to keep people out, you the parent can inconvenience yourself on my behalf and that of the other citizens of the net who want their freedom back. Many probably think "The Internet should be for everyone!!" and you know you're right! I agree wholeheartedly! Its the worlds best place for education and research! BUT remember Central Park in New York city is for everyone too, would you let you children wander there alone? How about Compton California? A swamp in a national park?
YOU took on an awesome responsibility by bringing life into this world, not I. If you cannot handle this responsibility then get help, but don't you come into cyberspace and try to impose your reality here..Its a whole new world...Its Glorious, its beautiful, its fun, but beware, for there are monsters that lurk in the dark."
I still stand by that and now I am the father of a 5yr old girl. Do not hide from knowledge.
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Overcast, 3 Aug 2007 @ 11:46amOh, just what we need. Less free speech.
Each day we seem to get a step closer and closer to a complete police state.
You think they'll really regulate the smut online? Or will they squelch political dissent, prosecute 'hackers' and illegal file downloads?
I think it's the latter, there will likely be even more smut online.
The easy answer has already been given - just limit porn to a .XXX domain suffix - makes it easier to find if you want it, and easier to block if you don't.
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Chronno S. Trigger, 3 Aug 2007 @ 11:55am
Re:I like my idea better. have a .fam and have all the family friendly stuff there. It's much simpler to regulate one TLD than it is to regulate every other one.
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Overcast, 3 Aug 2007 @ 11:57amWe are not afraid to entrust the American people with unpleasant facts, foreign ideas, alien philosophies, and competitive values. For a nation that is afraid to let its people judge the truth and falsehood in an open market is a nation that is afraid of its people.
~John F. Kennedy
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Overcast, 3 Aug 2007 @ 11:58amI like my idea better. have a .fam and have all the family friendly stuff there. It's much simpler to regulate one TLD than it is to regulate every other one.
Fair enough - either way works. But the answer isn't censorship in either case.
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buckykat, 3 Aug 2007 @ 12:07pm
children don't need quite so much protection as thbeing 16, i have somewhat more immediate experience at being one of these children the government is trying to protect. they don't seem to comprehend that children aren't just passive things that need to be protected, but just people with less experience in life. the only thing they're trying to protect is their outdated, arbitrary sense of morality.
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Elohssa, 3 Aug 2007 @ 12:24pm
Nuke the Children!If they regulate U.S. sites, be they porn, gambling, or terrorist rant sites, the sites will quite simply move out of the U.S. It's simply easier than staying, and it's probably cheaper in a lot of cases anyhow, since our infrastructure sucks. Other counties gain the tax income, and "the children" aren't protected from jack.
It's a lose-lose, yet these 60 year old moralist clowns can't grasp the concept. They think it's safe, soft "for the kids" legislation, but it will ultimately ruin U.S. Internet development, and supercharge foreign competition in a young, still developing, GLOBAL market.
We need to remember this crap, for when we are the 60 year old moralist clowns running the show.
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Gaas, 3 Aug 2007 @ 12:38pm
.xxx is stupidWhat will .xxx accomplish? Who will decide what is .xxx and what is not? What about the companies that already own .com URLs? Must they now give those up for .xxx?
I am also very disappointed by the democrat-run senate. I knew it would be trouble putting them back in power. They will not reverse any of the republican dumb ideas, but rather take those and make life even more miserable for us.
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Anonymous Coward, 3 Aug 2007 @ 12:55pm
Re: a nation afraid of its peopleor a nation that wants to overly control its people.
Make us all christians, or muslims or hindus or jews or republicans or democrats . . . . or just obedeint unquestioning effing sheep.
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Anonymous Coward, 3 Aug 2007 @ 1:01pmMy freedom trumps your crotch droppings. =)
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Trouble Maker, 3 Aug 2007 @ 1:18pm
two cents worthIf they really wanted to protect the children they wouldn't do 75% of the things they do. And that is public record.
Speak up America, say it with your votes.
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Gaas, 3 Aug 2007 @ 1:42pm
RE: two cents worthWe did say it with our votes. Who do we vote for now?
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PTTG, 3 Aug 2007 @ 2:08pm
he hehem hem... he he... ha... ha ha Ha... Ha HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA! The US government thinks it can control the internet. They can't even control a nation that they blasted back into the pre-stone age. Do they think that a few hundred old white guys who barely know how to type can beat a nation of 15 to 30 year olds who grew up on the net and are on their digital turf? That will be fun to watch!
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John (profile), 3 Aug 2007 @ 3:14pm
V-chip?Why should I use the v-chip in my TV to control what my children watch when it's simplier to complain to my congressman and get offending shows like The Sopranos taken off the air.
Although that was meant as sarcasm, too many people think it's the government's responsibility to regulate everything.
Do these TV's not have an on/ off switch? Why should I be penalized and forced to watch "family friendly" shows when a few, highly vocal, parents either can't control their kids or can't use controls already built into TV's?
First, TV programs had a rating system so parents could decide what was appropriate "for the children".
That didn't work, so TV makers were forced to install v-chips in all TV's made after a certain date "for the children".
Now people want the same controls on the Internet? Aren't these people using software like CyberNanny?
Those programs don't work? Then why would FCC regulation work when companies stake their entire business on being able to filter out unwanted content?
And, of course, we're back to the usual issue of who says what is "inappropriate". Do we really need to bring up the endless stories about how filters block medical sites because the site mentions the word "breast"... as in "breast cancer".
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Overcast, 3 Aug 2007 @ 3:23pmWhat will .xxx accomplish? Who will decide what is .xxx and what is not? What about the companies that already own .com URLs? Must they now give those up for .xxx?
Would it matter? They could have first choice at domainname.xxx - not losing anything, actually it seems they would be gaining, it would open up domain names already taken as .COM now too as well. I mean - so what if you have to give up Hotbabes.com for Hotbabes.XXX - did you really loose anything? People act like domain names are some kind of gold they've found, when they are simple entries in a DNS database.
Heck, even with just the simple availability of a whole new set of domains, the market would eventually move over to them. I would much rather see industry step up and take an initiative than for government to dictate more to us all.
After all, the dictate now who can and cannot be .EDU, .MIL, .GOV - if there are going to be 'regulations' at least give this industry a sensible 'red light' district for it. Why not - it's regulated on Cable, in Stores, and the like as it is now! Don't see why the same standards couldn't just be applied. And rather than try to restrict various top level domain suffixes - just offer incentive to move there - like perhaps age verification services based on .XXX domain access. You could simply have users opt in or opt out at the ISP level and do away with MUCH liability.
I fail to see any problem with just making more available.
You would get new search engines tailored to the .XXX domain, more space for sites... everything. It's like just adding another wing to the mall with specialty stores.
I'm not opposed to porn on the web at all, and more organization wouldn't hurt.
It certainly beats more censorship.
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brwyatt, 3 Aug 2007 @ 4:49pm
Do your homework!Net Nanny, Watchdog, CyberSeive, iProtectYou, as well as THOUSANDS of others. Heck, many OSs are beginning to have this ability built in! Vista, OSX, Linux all have some form in them (although I know Vista's is limited, and I haven't looked into OSX's much and I'm assuming that Linux would have something).
Sooo.... tell me again how this would make any changes other than probably making it too easy to tap someone's Internet, help the RIAA screw more people, or become like China or North Korea?
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Anonymous Coward, 3 Aug 2007 @ 5:31pmSounds very similar to China. Oh wait I forgot the USA is a "free" country
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Eric the Grey, 3 Aug 2007 @ 6:07pm
Re: Re:It would be nice to see the additional TLDs put in place, but for some reason, the powers that be have chosen not to make use of them.
Perhaps we need a new HTML tab. Use standard movie ratings for each site, G, PG, X, etc. Browsers can be updated to automatically filter by rating, if available.
Trouble is, unless it is made mandatory and enforceable, it won't work because too many sites either won't use it, or will purposely put the wrong rating in place.
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Joe, 3 Aug 2007 @ 7:57pm
Parents need to do their job. Leave my tax $ out oThis is a bogus power grab by government again. I am all for protecting the children, so each parent needs to do their job and quit expecting the government to babysit for them. Be a parent and supervise them. Keep the computer in a common room not in the bedroom.
I already have protection here. All traffic must go through my caching proxy to hit the net. There is a whitelist of approved sites for the kids. They can not go anywhere else. Real simple really, and very low cost. Old 450mhz used hardware running Linux. Wow what a concept of using old hardware to keep it out of the landfill!
Running filtering on the machine to filter is a brain dead idea. Too easy to hack around it.
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Lucretious, 4 Aug 2007 @ 9:02amThe second this thing is given serious consideration is the day I get into political protest.
And before any starts in with "Bush administration" rhetoric make sure you understand that this is something both parties have been guilty of supporting. Someone needs to get some balls, stand up and say "screw the children" or "its takes a village.....to slap your little snot-nosed brat in the mouth".
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lilyofthevalley, 5 Aug 2007 @ 1:57am
the adult industry and hollywood exemptionsThe FCC does not have the right to regulate the internet...but I'm now waiting for that to change as well. *sigh* I'm not sure who is now going to have to take up the burden of filing suit against this newly proposed illegal measure.
I blame measures like this on the type of folks who, instead of seriously considering the full ramifications of what it means to be a parent in this day and age, would rather have a nanny state do their job for them or so they can sleep better at night because they feel they have done the right thing.
Although I'm not opposed to a .xxx being added as an option, not a directive, the notion that all current adult sites can just swap over to it is a lot more complex than it may seem. For those of you who think it's such an easy swapover, if you knew anything about the adult industry, you'd know that many domain name extensions are owned by different companies (.com, .net, .biz, etc) and even .org with some lifestyle groups and educational minded adult focuses that have little to nothing to do with what triple x really stands for, hardcore porn, so then if we force them to use only the .xxx there will be lawsuits galore as to whom gets to use the .xxx version.
The other problem with the .xxx as many people have pointed out, is that who gets to decide what is triple x? It may seem clear cut, but I assure you as someone who works in the more cheesecake oriented side of adult (fully clothed fetish models not even touching each other or themselves, as one of my site's examples), we still have to IRCA tag ourselves as mature/adult because the material is meant to stir an adult audience erotically. We still have to put up advisory pages warning minors and those who live in areas that cannot view any content intended for adults even if they are adults anyway. As another example of another one of my sites, even if the models are fully clothed (and I'm talking opaque full-coverage catsuits, not see through panties and a bra), if they so much as have a handkerchief gag in their mouths, we have to do a 2257 and keep all the indexing records that go along with it for them and anyone else who appears in the depiction due to the current wording of the 2257.
The last problem with this, is that once again, the more mainstream forms of media (Hollywood specificly comes to mind) will just file for an injunction (just like they did for the 2257 record keeping laws which they were of course granted). So while they don't have to put a xxx extension on, say, the latest James Bond movie site that shows him naked, tied up to a chair and getting his cock and balls beaten, if an adult company that isn't considered mainstream wants to show the same thing, that company will get pigeon-holed into that extension whether they want it or not.
And are they simply going to let companies that want to do the changeover not pay any fees for the paperwork/manpower involved? Of course not! They'll still get charged because someone, somewhere is on the clock making sure all the backwork associated with such a change gets done. Because it's not like those same politicians are going to suggest the taxpayers pick up the tab for such things. And who is going to pay for all the costs to those businesses for new screen costs on promotional items, the redesign for banner ads, time spent changing links on toplists, link exchanges, and the like? Also...you can't go back and change old advertising, links shown on boxcovers, or news related articles in hard copy forms...so essentially you are changing your address with little recourse for folks who might be finding you via old material. Sure, the wiser ones might try the .xxx extension, but if you are one of those companies that had to fight for the domain name at that .xxx, what if you lost it to a larger company who had more money to continue the legal fight? Now how do those folks find you? Are you allowed to keep a pointer at your old address (and again, who pays for that "time lost" to the folks who sell domain names and any possible additional bandwidth?) And speaking of transitional time, what happens to those same-domain-different-extension sites while the lawsuits go on? Do they have to get taken down because they no longer comply by a certain date? Will the pointer sites themselves even be allowed to exist?
Not all adult businesses are these mega-corps that might feel a slight sting financially in matters like these. Most adult companies are run by one person, often a couple or a small group of friends, who simply cannot afford to stay in business when legislation like this comes down the wire. It's why so many folded when the 2257 changes came into effect. Forcing the .xxx issue could have similar effect on the smaller adult businesses again.
One last thing to consider, will the US now attempt to force this measure on sites worldwide? They already have certain lawsuits pending due to international trade restrictions due to the 2257 compliance.
If you're going to assume something, for the sake of us who will be affected, please don't. Make informed statements or don't bother piping in. It's because of folks like you who assume what you do that we suffer over the dumbest of notions---especially those under the protect the children mantra. We already go to great lengths to do all we can to keep kids off of our sites. Just like boys who found (and are probably still finding) the Playboys tucked under Mom & Dad's matress or stashed in the garage, there is only so much we, as the content providers, can be held accountable and responsible for, just as the parents themselves as responsible adults who enjoy erotica yet still chose to have children can only do so much to keep material like that from children.
Kids will forever be finding out about sex & erotica in its many inceptions for as long as kids exist. Many adults will forever be overprotecting them, instead of educating them to foster healthy feelings which will lead to sounds choices about it. There is no easy answer here as you just can't please everyone all the time. But measures like the one proposed in this article are over-reaching (just as the notion to force all adult sites to be .xxx) and simply still will not solve the task at hand.
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lilyofthevalley, 5 Aug 2007 @ 2:08am
One last thought on the .xxxAnd if the mandate goes through that .xxx must be done, will there be a contingency made so that domainers (people who buy domain names in the hope that they will profit for the resale) cannot purchase those "mirror" domain names until such time as this whole thing is sorted out?
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BTR1701, 6 Aug 2007 @ 8:30am
FCC RegulationThe only reason the Supreme Court has allowed the FCC to regulate things like "decency" on broadcast airwaves is the notion that those airwaves/frequencies are scarce and are a public resource that needs to be managed, just like the national parks or something.
The Court has specifically stated that any attempt to impose the same type of content-based regulation on non-scarce, non-public resources (e.g., internet, cable TV)would be an unconsitutional violation of the 1st Amendment.
And whenever any politician utters the words "Protect the Children", I reach for either my wallet or my gun because they're about to try and take away either my money or my freedom.
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Enrico Suarve, 6 Aug 2007 @ 9:15am
Re: One last thought on the .xxxAnd one other last thought - is the WTO going to force owners of other countries suffixes to obey?
i.e. you get rid of the boobies from .com and are still face with boobies on .co.uk .be .de .fr .ch......
Or are you going to ban those from the US too?
Oh and what proportion of a breast qualifies for exclusion?
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Dawn D. Jenkins, 1 Nov 2007 @ 2:30pm
Re: No Effing WayI agree that our children need more Parental supervision when they are on the internet. One way to make sure of that is to put the computer in the room that gets the most traffic. In other words, take them out of the children's bedrooms! I think the same thing should be done with the television. Only put them in public rooms. My own children are grown, but I may soon be a grandma, and this is the same advice I will give my kids. Parents are the key to this whole problem.
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The nonfeasant FCCThey are an added Defendant in my lawsuit for failing to regulate communications broadcast by wire. That is all the Internet is!
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FCC nonfeasanceThis lawsuit has demanded that the FCC start regulating the FCC as has ALWAYS been their statutory duty according to the Communications Act of 1934 on page eight in paragraph 51.
Curtis J Neeley Jr v. NameMedia Inc., et al,(10-6091)
Read it yourself from my evidence! Communications Act of 1934 page eight
or directly FROM the disobedient FCC=>[PDF] Communications Act of 1934: as ammended by Telecom Act of 1996
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Lyrical content:
How complex and intricate are the rhymes? Are they simple one word one syllable rhymes?
bat, cat, hat
Or are they more complex rhymes like:
lyrically, spiritually, critically
How complex and intricate and diverse are the rhyme schemes used? Once again, simple one word rhymes that only occur in single syllables at the end of the line?
cat, hat, bat
Or more complex multi-syllable schemes?
"I hold the mic and use it like a lightning rod
Silent Knight is the undisputed rhyming god"
Does the rapper only rhyme at the end of each line?
"This is how you spit a rap
Yes I know this sounds like crap"
Or does the rapper make an effort to use internal rhymes?
"Better panic and hide when I'm grabbin the mic
Wrote the art of war to rap and the strategy guide"
How clever are a rapper's lines, how much thought did the rapper put into them, do the lines make you think, do they catch you off guard with some witty reference?
Take something relatively simple:
"My rhymes flow like water"
Compared to something real witty:
"My sharp mind can turn my words into weapons
Headbutt a clock and split an hour into seconds"
I really do hope the rapper has something more to say than "I like scantily clad women, drugs, expensive cars, jewelry, big houses, etc." or "I'm rich, watch me flaunt my wealth." For me, something with a more socially and politically charged message usually leaves a lasting impression and makes you consider what's being said and really just increases its replay value. Even something abstract and out of the ordinary is a breath of fresh air.
and there's a whole bunch of other criteria I use to judge it that I'm too lazy to type up and post so hopefully you get the drift.
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|2007-09-13, 00:29
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The criteria you have listed seems reasonable.
Yes, having complexity in both the rhythm, rhyme, and vocabulary in the song does make the rapper seem more intricate and appealing/intelligent, but can't you say a rapper who can produce/collaborate with others to bring a song that can appeal to the general mass intelligent as well?
Rappers are musicians at their base level no matter how many layers of gold and diamonds they have on. That is what they started with and if they can get what ever they produce out and have lots of people listen and enjoy it, can't it be said that no matter how simple or complex their style may be that they are the smartest among the bunch?
|2007-09-13, 01:10
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For the most part, I wouldn't consider being able to appeal to the masses by putting out music that they'll easily buy into intelligent, at least not the type of intelligence I'm looking for in rap music and definitely not the type of intelligence I can agree with.
Let's face it, most people out there are pretty much "sheep" in terms of music. Entire masses of people will buy into specific genres just to try and fit in with a certain crowd and feel special. Sell-out rappers know that these people will continue to buy their CDs regardless of musical quality and talent. These people will continue to buy their CDs just to fit in with their own little social circle and so said rappers continue to market themselves as gangsters and thugs with little concern for what they produce.
So basically, they're just good at marketing themselves, that's all. I suppose you could say that that is in a sense clever and intelligent since they're making a lot of money by doing little work. But like I said, it's not the type of intelligence I can agree with or support.
|2007-09-13, 02:07
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I always had a problem with the word sellout. I hear it all the time from my more elitist music friends who listen and define themselves to a certain genre of music. This comes more from my friends who listen to punk. It is always around the time when I mention or listen to Green Day. They ramble on about how they sold their souls to the corporate machine.
I think of music as part business and part expression. In the beginning the artist is more expression then business. They create based on that, but as they move further and further along, it becomes more of a business to them. I am a firm believer in that people who enter music and create bands or give out mix tapes and activities like that are always in there to get famous and make bank.
I know that sounds like an incredible generalization of musicians everywhere but that is what I believe. Now, if a musician signs up with a major record label and begin producing songs that are more general and mainstream, I can't comprehend how their fans would begin to call them sellouts when this career move would provide a better living for them and whoever they are with. I always thought that a fan should support the group and if the group begins to detract from their original roots that the fan should equally move along with them or find a new group.
I'm not going to lie here. I'm pretty much a sheep when it comes to music. If it is mainstream I will probably like it. I do not however believe that most people buy their music based on the specific clique they hand around with, except in extreme cases I suppose. Just from my experience of the pasty white kids with the dyed hair and piercings that listen to rock/punk, and the make believe they came from the ghetto black kids who wear do-rags when they actually came from a well off middle class family who listen to rap. Most people buy music because they enjoy that particular flavor.
Now, for your definition of intelligent music, I think most of it has to do with visualization. The examples you said have a layer of complexity that when you listen to it and you catch it, it brings you a certain level of enjoyment. The artist creates a picture and from it you catch the subtle nuances of it.
You can say I'm wrong here if I am, but if the artist can create a picture in the mind of the person listening, isn't intelligent and reaching? An example I can say is 50 Cent's In Da Club. To people who listen to it, I believe they can visualize a club and its atmosphere from just the music. Now the message he portrays might not be family friendly, but most music nowadays aren't.
|2007-09-13, 09:10
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If you have a better term than sell-out, I'm all ears.
When an artist starts off with his humble beginnings and ho-hum small following of fans he makes a certain style of music that they enjoy. What's more is he/she has to actually put effort into it, since all he/she really has is artistic integrity to work with.
Now say that artist signs to a major label and decides to make more general and simple tunes and decides, he/she has the money, there's no longer a need to put effort into his/her music and actually try to appeal to the loyal fans that were with him/her since the beginning. The artist is essentially trading artistic integrity for money and giving all those loyal fans the middle finger and saying "Thanks for supporting me when I first started out, but now that I've got a major label contract I don't really need you anymore. So I don't care if you no longer like my music and you've moved on to other artists, I'll still be rich."
What if initially an anime series like Cowboy Bebop started off with little to no popularity, then halfway through the series it gains primetime fame. At the same time, the storyline and animation style of Cowboy Bebop suddenly becomes Dragon Ball Z? I doubt a lot of people are going to be real happy about it. You're saying they should stay loyal and just adapt to it or find something else?
Or what if say, Mozart decided at some point in his career: "Hell, I'm rich now." And because of that, he went from composing his extremely complex concertos and whatnot and instead began making songs along the line of Mary Had A Little Lamb. I mean, hey, he's rich, why does he need to care?
I can respect an artist that wants to experiment and try to diversify his or her style and take it in new directions. I can't respect an artist who no longer feels the need to try because he/she has already recieved his/her royalty check.
"I am a firm believer in that people who enter music and create bands or give out mix tapes and activities like that are always in there to get famous and make bank."
That's EXACTLY what's WRONG with the music business. Want to know where that trend is going to lead the music business? It's going to make modern music simplify and simplify and simplify and simplify until all we have is some dude banging on an empty paint can in the same boring pattern and getting paid for it because it's considered music.
Why? Because if it reaches that point, artists aren't to going to give the slightest damn about creating a catchy melody, the only thing on their minds is the money and how rich they'll be.
I do not however believe that most people buy their music based on the specific clique they hand around with, except in extreme cases I suppose. Just from my experience of the pasty white kids with the dyed hair and piercings that listen to rock/punk, and the make believe they came from the ghetto black kids who wear do-rags when they actually came from a well off middle class family who listen to rap.
Not most people, but enough to keep an artist in business. There's a whole swarm of middle school level to college level kids who continue to buy certain CDs just to fit in with certain social circles. That crowd of sheep is always going to be there, and as long as that crowd is there, sell-out artists just have to keep churning out the same rehashed crap they've been putting out forever because that crowd of sheep is going to buy it without a second thought.
On top of that 50 Cent is a very specific case. He didn't even go the independent, small-time artist route. He got rich and famous simply by riding on and feeding off of the fame and fortune of Eminem and Dr. Dre.
|2007-09-15, 14:30
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If you don't mind I would like to put my 2 cents in. SilentKnight I completely agree on your judgment of intelligent hip-hop. "How clever are a rapper's lines, how much thought did the rapper put into them, do the lines make you think, do they catch you off guard with some witty reference?"I could not have said it better. I remember back when i first heard Mr. LIf's Phantom From his album Emergency Rations.That's when i realized that alot of the rap i had been listening to was so simple. Since most rappers reley on thier beat to get people listening thier ryhmes become nothing but the same pattern over and over again doing one syllable rhymes like you said. I have noticed that good mc rap over the beats not under them.
"I get on the mic like are you experienced, but I don't play the gituar, I play my cadence." rap by: Vast Air
Good MCs make thier rhymes a seperate instument from the beat. by using differnt metters and rhyme schemes they create a rhyme that is more impressive and overall more creative. In my opion this is what separates the creative MCs from the rappers who just live of thier simulated gangsta status.
Leedizzle I think you make some valid points. But I also think that sell-out is a proper term for some of these rappers. But what do they sell out?
1. the reputation of hip-hop
I serioulsy hate the gerneral idea people have about rap. When ever I tell someone It's my favorite music genre they make really shallow generalizations on what artist i listen to. I know this is expected but come on. hip-hop is a broad music genre. Gangsta-mainstream-women degrading-braging-immoral teaching-commercialist rap is a very small sub genre that just happens to be mega popular at the moment. Due to "sell-out" rappers carbon coping the same trash over and over again this is the only side of rap most people see. It's a shame these rappers have the reputation hip hop in their hands. Do they see it. With all the t.v and radio air time they get you'd think they should. Or has their love of money and fame driven them to not care.
2. The minds of our youth especialy black youth
I get tired of these lame excussives from rapper saying that they don't intend for young people to listen to their music or they didn't think they were influencing anyone. Thats straight Bull. I was in 6th grade listening to this stuff. Lucky my parents were concerned enough to try and shield me from it. I've heard kids younger than that who can qoute this stuff word for word. Wheter they won't them to or not(most likely do ... record sells), kids and teenagers listen to it. I have had friends that imitated and praised this stuff since they were young. Later in life what do you get? violent attituds, complete disrespect for authority, and poor money management. Seen friends fighting in clubs, spending all their money on excess shoes, jewerly, and clothes and just just having the mindset to go to prison just cause somebody called them a punk. This behavior sound familer. yeah you hear it copyed over and over again just to make that green. Again do these artist see the generation they are conforming? or do they just not care. I'm not saying they have to stop making the music but mabey make it harder for younger kids to listen. Mabey an ad campain on parent awarness or mabey make a speech telling younger kids not to listen to their music or mabey that they don't condone the message in thier music. Opps..... I forgot your record label wont allow you to do that because for a little fast cash and fame you sold out to them.
This can apply to any music genre. I don't blame artist for being a little sell-out. We all wont to make money doing the things we love and if you wont to turn music into a business fine. I won't judge you on that. In my opion money should not mix with music to a such high extent. Most people begain writing poetry because they wanted to express themselves not become famouse and rich. It's kind sad that alot of people nowadaze just write music to be rich and famouse.
|2007-09-15, 19:21
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|2007-09-15, 21:50
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"There is only one beer left
Rappers screaming all in our ears like we're deaf
Tempt me
Do a number on the label
Eat up all their MC's and drink 'em under the table like
It's on me
Put it on my tab kid
However you get there
Foot it, Cab it, Iron horse it
You leaving on your face forfeit
I crush the mic hold it like the heat he might toss it
Told him tell they stole it
He told her he lost it
She told him get off it"
I works better if you are familer to the song. couple of things i'd like to point out. Lines 6+7 don't rhyme but they blend in the song very well. Also lines 9-14 contain widely varing syllables but stays to the beat. I'm not saying this is the only thing that makes a flow creative But i've noticed that alot of good rappers are able to pull it off.
I know i talk about DOOM alot. But like i said earlier i just got alot tracks and been hooked lately.
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|2007-09-16, 14:03
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What he's saying is that more talented rappers will let their lyrical content complement the song and add to the overall listening value of it rather than just let a catchy beat do all the work and sacrifice lyrical content altogether.
|2007-09-17, 16:13
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I don't listen to much of either genre, but I want to get into it a bit more. There's a guy who's not mainstream yet named Lupe Fiasco. He talks about a bunch of different things, mostly having to do with the modern vision of the typical African American and how he doesn't think things that have to do with that are right.
|2007-09-17, 17:32
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I'll admit I have never really heard underground rappers or even really any of the rappers that have been listed.
I did try to listen to Talib Kweli on Youtube. I didn't like it at all really. Perhaps I'm a mindless sheep that love the catchy beats and the words are just gravy.
About the impressionable populace of people, I mean is it really the rappers fault? In Tupac Shakur's song Changes he states that he lives the way that he is responsible for what he does and that he isn't responsible for what ever other black male does. The rapper sings about the life he/she leads that is filled with glamor and glitz, and if someone buys into that isn't it their fault?
|2007-09-17, 23:49
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Your right. it is their fault. Still I stick to what I said befor. They may say they don't want to influence people but they do. They can't avoid it. People, more importantly teenagers imbrace this simulated life style because they were influenced by these rappers. That is just the end of it. Should the artist take full responsibility? of course not. They are not forcing people to follow thier example. Peer pressure in school also plays a big roll. But they can not avoid the fact that they have influence over a generation. I've been listenting to Arrested Development, which is befor my time, and heard thier message. They were mainstream hip-hop and expressed a positive view of life. They influenced thier generation of young Black men and Women to better themselves, not to fall into a love and lust for money and material things, and how to love and repspect one another. Their was even a song about helping single mothers who had children befor marriage. This is what teenagers need to hear. These rapper have millions of fans that idolize them, that want to be them. Almost every guy i meet that wants to rap just wants to so he can "ball" like his favorite rapper. These fans are the olnly reason they got where they are. They should at least try to help them.
|2007-09-18, 18:40
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|2007-09-20, 16:30
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I don't necessarily see it as buying into or supporting one lifestyle or another.
I have friends who listen to symphonic metal and power metal, and I know they could give less a damn about dragons and elves. I listen to rap because I find the stories they tell to be compelling, nothing more.
I don't think there's actually been any formal studies in the influence of rap on its target group anyways. I'm sure most urban youth listen to it because they identify with it, not because they think it exemplifies how they should be living.
|2007-09-21, 04:14
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The Boondocks blatantly makes fun of this among tons of other things commonly seen in commercialized gangster rap.
|2007-09-21, 15:58
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And sage francis is good, ty for posting
|2007-09-21, 17:30
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I was checking out sage francis on Itunes. I only heard 30 sec. clips but i don't get it. Could someone recommend some tracks?
|2007-09-21, 21:58
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Some other good rap is gorillaz. Great instrumental and i love the lyrics.
|2007-09-22, 11:15
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Is Gorillaz considered rap...? I don't think so.
Anyway, you should all check out MF Grimm's American Hunger. I took notice of him since Grimm was featured on one track on DOOM's Operation: Doomsday. And I wasn't disappointed, it's a 3-CD-album which was released last year and is great throughout.
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