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Bob Wood told a cheering crowd of supporters gathered Sunday in the courtyard of historic Gadsby's Tavern that he is running for the Alexandria City Council to "set a course for a "New Day in our city."
"It's time for a new day in Alexandria," he said. "A new day marked by renewed trust between citizens and their City Council, a new day marked by respect earned and returned through civic discourse and thoughtful debate (and) a new day marked by better city planning based on today's realities, not outdated assumptions."
Wood noted that while he understands and supports development, he said development in Alexandria has too often been "out place, out of scale, and out of touch with the local community. Development goes forward with too little regard for needed infrastructure."
Wood has extensive experience in education, planning and management. He is a veteran with 36 years of service in the U.S. Army. He said education services and achievement, business growth and support, and improvements in financial planning are key priorities of his campaign.
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There's still a stigma attached to adoption; I have no idea why. Ever read a celebrity news story that's careful to tell you which of a star's children are biological, and which are adopted? Why is that necessary? I mean, we're not blind – take a look at Brad and Angelina's kids, it's not difficult to work out which kids aren't biological offspring, if you have the sort of mind that obsesses about that.
I have a much simpler yardstick: are you responsible for this child's welfare and upbringing? Are you fulfilling that responsibility? If the answer is "yes", congratulations, you're the parent and this is your child, end of story. The biology is details.
I'm not an adoptive parent, just to set the record straight. I'm a foster parent, both of my kids have one biological parent still in the picture but I'm the one with the income that can provide the food, shelter and education, so the children live with me. Should anything happen to their parents, gods forbid, I'd have to face up to the red tape and make it official, but I'd rather not unless that becomes absolutely necessary. As a single, self-employed, gay, white male with African foster-kids I should imagine the red tape would be maddeningly circuitous.
There's still a stigma attached to adoption; I have no idea why. Ever read a celebrity news story that's careful to tell you which of a star's children are
Ah, that's the other big adoption controversy that's raging: should gay people be allowed to adopt, either as single parents or a married couple? If you're one of those people still convinced that "gay" equals "paedophile" no matter what the research shows then your answer is a knee-jerk "no".
You run into an immediate problem if someone takes your reasoning seriously though: statistically the vast majority of child molestation (and for that matter violent physical abuse) is dished out by heterosexual parents, relatives and family friends of the victims. Applying the knee-jerk logic would mean a blanket ban on straight people being allowed anywhere near children, even the ones they conceive themselves. That logic is ludicrous, obviously.
The real objection to gay people adopting, from those who do object, is that the kids will be brought up in a household that doesn't revile homosexuality as "an abomination"; in other words, that the kids will grow up tolerant of diversity rather than steeped in dogma.
To answer that argument let me call on Orthodox rabbi Shmuley Boteach – a religious teacher from a respected ancient faith, so I reckon I'm allowed to quote him on matters of morality. He wrote a column (it's online: Google "Orthodox rabbi"+gay+adoption) when lesbian comedienne Rosie O' Donnell adopted a child and a friend of the rabbi's told him it was a shame the child would grow up "never knowing a father".
The rabbi's first response was to point out that without Rosie the child would grow up never knowing a mother either. But then he makes an argument I still haven't heard an answer for: according to his faith one of the greatest good deeds one can do is to give a child languishing in an orphanage a home with parents, or at least one parent. "Who are you," he asks, "to deny a child that kind of home because you believe the adoptive parents' so-called "lifestyle" is immoral?"
And – this is the bit that made the good rabbi my hero – if you are so convinced of your moral rectitude, are you prepared to adopt that child yourself to "save" it from what you believe are inappropriate parents?
Which is now my only response to any objections to any kind of adoption. You don't like single-parent/gay/cross-racial/inter-tribal adoption? Well, how many kids have you adopted yourself then? None? Perhaps you should pipe down and let the people who are prepared to love, nurture and raise otherwise unwanted children to get on with it.


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The 12-week 2010 Arts in Stark fundraising campaign ended Wednesday on a celebratory high note.
The team of more than 100 volunteers, helmed by campaign chairwoman Linda DeHoff, not only met the ambitious $1.45 million goal but exceeded it by $5,000.
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The company behind the hugely popular video game "Grand Theft Auto" says it is not going to jump at a $2 billion buyout offer from Electronic Arts Inc.
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If i had spent half my life building a successful glodal company/brand i know personally i wouldnt want to sell it for the Earth.
Good for Take Two! IF they are to be bought, at least they will be milking EA for every dime they can get. lol. I feel that this buyout is still inevitable, but here's hoping EA relents.
I think for once the devil(EA) might not be able to take (purchase) this soul (Take-Two).
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Argument: Concerning the reception of Communion for those who are divorced and civilly remarried, I read Amoris Laetitia Paragraph 305 (including Footnote 351) to say that individuals in objective situations of sin, but who are not subjectively culpable because of mitigating factors (insufficient knowledge or consent) may, in certain cases, receive Communion. (It also appears that this is the same way that the bishops from Argentina, Malta, and Gozo understand this passage of AL.)
This reading makes sense to me and, on its face, seems to be in line with Church teaching on Mortal Sin. The Catechism says that mortal sin prevents one from legitimately receiving Holy Communion (CCC 1415). However, the Catechism also says that "Mortal sin requires full knowledge and complete consent. It presupposes knowledge of the sinful character of the act, of its opposition to God's law. It also implies a consent sufficiently deliberate to be a personal choice" (CCC 1859). Further, the Catechism states that, "Imputability and responsibility for an action can be diminished or even nullified by ignorance, inadvertence, duress, fear, habit, inordinate attachments, and other psychological or social factors" (CCC 1735).
If it is mortal sin that's preventing someone from receiving Communion, and an individual and their Confessor discern that there are mitigating factors (insufficient knowledge or consent) that would make one not guilty of mortal sin, then why would that person be prevented from receiving Communion? Now, if someone is living in objective situations of sin, but aren't subjectively guilty, the public reception of Communion could cause scandal. But that doesn't mean that this person should be barred from receiving the Sacrament privately.
Here's an example that is relevant to this discussion. Say there's a woman who is divorced and civilly remarried. She is Catholic and has recently gone through a personal conversion and wants to be reconciled to the Church. However, her "second husband" threatens to leave her and the kids if she stops having sex with him for the 12+ months (or indefinitely) it will take while they wait/hope for an annulment to come through. Because of the threat to her and her children's well being, she is not fully able to say no to the objectively sinful act of having sex with her "second husband"?
The Catholic apologist Tim Staples offer a similar, if not a more extreme, hypothetical example:
"Imagine a woman in the jungles of Brazil, a strong Catholic who marries in the Church, has three small children, and then is abandoned by her husband. She has no way of supporting herself, finds herself unable to feed herself or her children, leading her to abandon her faith and to marrying outside of the Church. She then has three more children with a man who is a member of "Amigos dos Amigos," but at least provides for her and her children. She then has a strong reversion to her Faith and is told by a priest she cannot have relations with her husband, but must live with him "as brother and sister." So she informs her husband. The husband then informs her that she will, in fact, have relations with him or else bad things will happen to either her, her children, or both. Knowing the police are in the hip-pocket of the "Amigos…" she is scared to death. I can see how a priest could determine this woman is in a place where fear mitigates against any thought of mortal sin. She is in a desperate state and let's say she desires greatly the sacraments of the Eucharist and Confession."
And these are just two examples of potentially many more that could meet the criteria of someone in an objective sinful situation, but who is not subjectively culpable because of mitigating factors.
Therefore Amoris Laetitia appears to be entirely within orthodoxy.
Objection 1: Divorced and civilly remarried couples are not being denied communion because they are in a state of mortal sin, they may not be subjectively guilty of a mortal sin. They are being denied because their status as being divorced and civilly remarried objectively contradicts that union of love between Christ and the Church which is signified by the Eucharist. And this could lessen reverence toward the Eucharist or cause confusion among the faithful concerning the indissolubility of marriage. This teaching comes from, among other places:
Familiaris Consortio 84: "However, the Church reaffirms her practice, which is based upon Sacred Scripture, of not admitting to Eucharistic Communion divorced persons who have remarried. They are unable to be admitted thereto from the fact that their state and condition of life objectively contradict that union of love between Christ and the Church which is signified and effected by the Eucharist. Besides this, there is another special pastoral reason: if these people were admitted to the Eucharist, the faithful would be led into error and confusion regarding the Church's teaching about the indissolubility of marriage."
Catechism 1650: "If the divorced are remarried civilly, they find themselves in a situation that objectively contravenes God's law. Consequently, they cannot receive Eucharistic communion as long as this situation persists."
Canon 915: "Those who have been excommunicated or interdicted after the imposition or declaration of the penalty and others obstinately persevering in manifest grave sin are not to be admitted to holy communion."
In a pretty extensive document he wrote in 2007, Cardinal Burke goes into the history and theological development of Canon 915 where he concludes (among other things) that, "The person who obstinately remains in public and grievous sin is appropriately presumed by the Church to lack the interior bond of communion, the state of grace, required to approach worthily the reception of the Holy Eucharist."
Response 1: This Canon is a matter of practice, not of doctrine, and that practice can be changed.
It is a matter of doctrine that one must be free from mortal sin, that is, in a state of grace, in order to receive Communion.This teaching comes from, among other places:
Council of Trent: "If anyone says that faith alone is sufficient preparation for receiving the sacrament of the most Holy Eucharist, let him be anathema. And that so great a Sacrament may not be unworthily received, and therefore unto death and condemnation, this holy Council ordains and declares that sacramental confession must necessarily be made beforehand by those whose conscience is burdened by mortal sin, however contrite they may consider themselves. If anyone moreover teaches the contrary or preaches or obstinately asserts, or even publicly by disputation shall presume to defend the contrary, by that fact itself he is excommunicated."
Pope Saint Pius X, in Sacra Tridentina: "Frequent and daily Communion…must be open to all the faithful, of whatever class of conditions, so that none who is in a state of grace and approaches the holy table with a right and pious mind may be turned away from it" [emphasis mine].
Other restrictions and regulations on who may receive Holy Communion appear to be a matter of prudential practice, not doctrine. Familiaris Consortio 84 admits as much when Pope Saint John Paul II stated, "However, the Church reaffirms her practice, which is based upon Sacred Scripture, of not admitting to Eucharistic Communion divorced persons who have remarried" [emphasis mine].
Furthermore, this practice can be changed. In that same paragraph of Familiaris Consortio, Pope Saint John Paul II changes that practice by allowing divorced and civilly remarried couples to receive Communion when "serious reasons" would encourage them to stay together (like the upbringing of children) and under certain conditions (abstinence).
In other words, Pope John Paul II allowed couples, whose public status objectively contradicts that union of love between Christ and the Church which is signified by the Eucharist, to receive Communion. He introduced an innovation of practice which allowed divorced and civilly remarried couples to receive communion even though their circumstances still objectively contradicts God's law.
So if this exception is made (by a pope teaching through an Apostolic Exhortation) for these couples, it is not unreasonable for the exception to be extended (by a pope teaching through an Apostolic Exhortation) to some other divorced and civilly remarried couples, like the original example above, who are not subjectively culpable of mortal sin because of mitigating factors.
Objection 2: Canon 915 is not merely a matter of ecclesial law or prudential practice, but is rather a matter of divine law that cannot be changed. In the year 2000 The Pontifical Council For Legislative Texts wrote a document about Canon 915 in which they stated, "The prohibition found in the cited canon [915], by its nature, is derived from divine law and transcends the domain of positive ecclesiastical laws: the latter cannot introduce legislative changes which would oppose the doctrine of the Church."
Response 2: The pope is not changing or revoking Canon 915, but rather clarifying that some divorced and civilly remarried individuals do not meet the criteria of the canon.
Canon 912 states that "Any baptized person not prohibited by law can and must be admitted to holy communion." And Canon 18 says that "Laws which establish a penalty, restrict the free exercise of rights, or contain an exception from the law are subject to strict interpretation." In other words, the faithful have a right to receive Holy Communion unless prohibited by law, but any laws prohibiting reception must be interpreted in the strictest sense. Therefore, when Canon 915 states that those "obstinately persevering in manifest grave sin are not to be admitted to holy communion" it means that only someone who meets all three of those criteria (obstinately persevering in manifest grave sin) can be denied Communion.
Now the Pope is the supreme legislator of Canon Law and therefore is the supreme interpreter of the law. In the infamous eighth chapter of Amoris Laetitia, the Holy Father speaks of those who "flaunt an objective sin as if it were part of the Christian ideal," and he says that through their actions they are separated from the community (AL 297). These individuals certainly meet the criteria listed in Canon 915.
This is a different situation though from those (like the women in the examples at the beginning of this article) who wish to change but who find themselves prevented from changing because of their circumstances. Those individuals in this position do not meet the criteria listed in Canon 915 because they are not obstinate in their sin and thus their situation does not prevent them from receiving Holy Communion.
Conclusion 1: Any theologian who understands the difference between an objective action and subjective culpability should be able to recognize that Amoris Laetitia is within orthodoxy. The middle school students I teach sometimes have a difficult time understanding this distinction but the high schoolers I teach usually get it. So it is difficult not to conclude that those who are publicly accusing the Holy Father, not of being confusing or ambiguous, but of outright propagating heresy, are allowing a personal animus against Pope Francis to cloud their reason.
Conclusion 2: Amoris Laetitia is clearly a part of the Ordinary Magisterium of the Holy Father, therefore the teaching is protected by Divine assistance and demands the religious submission of mind and will. This conclusion is made clear by these sources:
Lumen Gentium 25: "This religious submission of mind and will must be shown in a special way to the authentic magisterium of the Roman Pontiff, even when he is not speaking ex cathedra; that is, it must be shown in such a way that his supreme magisterium is acknowledged with reverence, the judgments made by him are sincerely adhered to, according to his manifest mind and will. His mind and will in the matter may be known either from the character of the documents, from his frequent repetition of the same doctrine, or from his manner of speaking" [emphasis mine].
Catechism 892: "Divine assistance is also given to the successors of the apostles, teaching in communion with the successor of Peter, and, in a particular way, to the bishop of Rome, pastor of the whole Church, when, without arriving at an infallible definition and without pronouncing in a "definitive manner," they propose in the exercise of the ordinary Magisterium a teaching that leads to better understanding of Revelation in matters of faith and morals. To this ordinary teaching the faithful "are to adhere to it with religious assent" which, though distinct from the assent of faith, is nonetheless an extension of it" [emphasis mine].
Donum Veritatis 17: "One must therefore take into account the proper character of every exercise of the Magisterium, considering the extent to which its authority is engaged. It is also to be borne in mind that all acts of the Magisterium derive from the same source, that is, from Christ who desires that His People walk in the entire truth. For this same reason, magisterial decisions in matters of discipline, even if they are not guaranteed by the charism of infallibility, are not without divine assistance and call for the adherence of the faithful" [emphasis mine].
Conclusion 3: Those who are publicly disagreeing with Pope Francis are breeding dissent and contempt for legitimate authority by creating a "parallel magisterium."
When a theologian disagrees in some way with the Magisterium they have"the duty to make known to the Magisterial authorities the problems raised by the teaching in itself." However, "the theologian should avoid turning to the 'mass media', but have recourse to the responsible authority, for it is not by seeking to exert the pressure of public opinion that one contributes to the clarification of doctrinal issues and renders servite to the truth" (Donum Veritatis 30). This is because "public opposition to the Magisterium of the Church," otherwise called "dissent," can cause "serious harm" to the "community of the Church" (Donum Veritatis 32).
Therefore, those who publicly join together to correct the Ordinary Magisterium of the pope, presuming to know better than the Divinely assisted Bishop of Rome, create a "parallel-magisterium" that breeds dissent and contempt for authority. As Cardinal Ratzinger said in Donum Varitatis, "As to the 'parallel magisterium', it can cause great spiritual harm by opposing itself to the Magisterium of the Pastors. Indeed, when dissent succeeds in extending its influence to the point of shaping; a common opinion, it tends to become the rule of conduct. This cannot but seriously trouble the People of God and lead to contempt for true authority" (Donum Veritatis 34).
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Emily Turns One!
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I am ShylahKatt. My birth name however was Shylah Kaitlyn Brina Grear Kacey Aithne McLeod. It means strong, little darling, protector, watchful, eagle-eyed, little fire. Father used to tease me that he gave me each of the names Mother had picked out for the 6 girls she wanted. They had wanted 6 boys and 6 girls.
I was born 121 years ago. I stand 6 foot tall with waist length black hair, vibrant green eyes that will glow red or purple when I get angry. I am of Scottish/Irish blood. My hot headed temper has gotten me into quite a bit of trouble but everyone that knows me, knows I can't help my intense emotions and can calm as quickly as I anger.
I'm a very fun loving purrson but know when to get serious, even if I do crack a joke or two while slicing the gullet of an enemy. But make no mistake, harm someone I love and you have a life long enemy.
I was born the only girl of 8 children, to a merchant and his wife. Mother died with my birth. My father and brothers tried desperatly to raise me to be a Lady, but how could I not pick up their habits *laughs*. When I turned 7, it was decided I would learn like the boys and my thirst for knowledge began, continuing to this day. My brothers taught me their lessons and also many pranks and jokes, mostly by my being on the receiving end of them.
I had a glorious childhood. So much laughter and love. I was greatly over protected but it gave me my sense of loyalty.
On my 21st birthday, my brother Jon took me with him on a business/leisure trip to Africa. We happened to come across one of Jons friends and were invited to stay. One day our friend took us on a tour of his wild animal sanctuary. While we were touring the big cat area, a Ligeress escaped from her handler and attacked us. I was severely mauled, as was Jon.
I was rushed to the nearest "doctor". A shaman. I don't know exactly what he did but somehow he pulled me back from deaths door. I was however, forever changed. I had become a WereCreature. In return for saving my life, I made a life pledge to defend the shamans family any time they need me. A dagger will glow as if on fire when I am needed.
After I recovered, I began my world travels, as word had been sent to my family of both Jon's and my "death". I returned home only 7 times in all these years. I was with my brothers and father at their death bed. The shamans magic allowed me to know when it was time to return home .
During my travels I have learned several martial arts technics, magic and swordsmanship. I have made many acquaintances, several loves and few true close friends. I have built a home, Myst Manor, secretly in the highlands of Scottland. It protects secrets I shall not tell of.
I am a Sorceress as well as Warrioress. My weapons are magic, a claymore sword (although I can use any sword that touches my hand), and a whip. The tooth from the attacking Ligeress I wear around my neck "Charmy" will drip blood when there is danger. I have specially bred dogs (Irish Wolfhound, Wolf and English Mastiff mix) that are magically enhanced to become demon-like when I am in extreme danger. My horse, a Belgian Stallion, is also magically enhanced. I love to trick train any animal I can get my paws on *laughs wickedly*.
My son, Jondalar, was killed when he was 7 years old. As he was dieing, in the total desperation of a grieving mother, I cast my most powerful spell and Jondalar's spirit was able to stay and be part of my life. He is, of course, his mothers son, and the pranks he has pulled put mine to shame (specially when he decides to get his Aunty Bear!!!). Jondalar looks so much like me its scary!
My Goddess blessed us shortly before my return to MystManor and brought my son's live body to me, with his ghost spirit intact. He now has the body of a full grown man, but must learn to be a man, not a child now.
Now I travel with my dearest friends. Our adventures are tales you shall just have to keep looking for as the... Nomadic Guardians of Nature.


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Three old paddlers, David Oates, Trevor Hughes and Brian Wilson. Combined age 185, plan is to kayak from Kendal to London on the Inland Waterways over 16 days in October 2012 - a distance of 379 miles.Visit our website https://sites.google.com/site/kendaltolondonbykayak/
Monday, 8 October 2012
We could not have asked for a better day. A good crowd to see us off this morning including our MP Tim Farron, Kendal Mayor John Wilshaw, Rotary President Pat and we had a "cry" wishing us Bonne Voyage from Richard Mattews Kendal Town Crier in full regalia. Lovely Autumn sunshine, flocks of Kingfishers a great packed lunch. In short a fabulous day's paddling. We now know why we put in all the miles of hard training. Met by Ian at Garstang who already had the stew cooking. I hope you all feel sorry for us. No Wifi here so I am having to do this from my phone. Hopefully pictures will follow
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Building Peace in the 21st Century
Between 2014 and 2016, the Peace and Justice Project (a joint effort of Cartoon Movement and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands) reached out to over 4,000 students in more than 40 countries, from Afghanistan to Rwanda, and from Russia to New Zealand, with one question: How do we build peace in the 21st century?
This project set out to challenge the thought leaders of tomorrow, to make them think about the importance of conflict resolution, justice, security and international law. We further challenged them put their thoughts to paper not with words, but with visuals. Images, and cartoons in particular, have the power to transcend borders, to provoke thought and to stimulate debate.
At participating schools and universities, workshops were organized featuring the Ambassador of the Netherlands and a local professional cartoonist. The Ambassador explains the process of peace-building and conflict resolution; the cartoonist provide guidance on how to create a powerful cartoon.
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The visuals created by the students were uploaded to our website, were they became input for our network of over 400 professional editorial cartoonists from every corner of the globe. The best student ideas were picked by cartoonists and turned into professional cartoons. The result: over 600 cartoons with different perspectives on conflict, peace and justice.
A selection of these cartoons has been on display in various exhibitions at the Peace Palace, the city hall of The Hague, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, and in many of the participating countries.
The Peace and Justice project stimulates students to think about the challenge of creating sustainable peace in the 21st century and to engage in debate not only with each other, but also with their counterparts on the other side of the globe. Because understanding other perspectives is the first step on the road to peace.
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The NI Texel Club held their final tup sale of the season in Ballymena Mart recently. This sale saw shearling ram prices peaking at 750gns with ram lambs peaking at 3000gns.
During the Pre-show sale kindly sponsored by S H Coleman, Glarryford, the Judge, Fraser Tweed, Ballycoose Texels, picked his champion from the Hanthorn Family's Mullan pen, Armagh.
This lamb, a Mullan Wild Bill son out of an Eglur Viscount dam proved popular among buyers with competitive bidding taking this lamb to 3000gns at the drop of the hammer and the top price of the evening. A full brother to the Hanthorns' 32,00gns Carlisle Lamb, Mullan Aguero, goes to a three way split to Shaune Duggan, Alastair Christie and Simpson & Calvin.
Mr Tweed's reserve champion was the pick of the Cherryvale pen from Beth & Jack Gault, Newtownabbey. This Knock Yazoo son out of a Baltier Thunderbird mother also goes for pedigree breeding, joining Danny & Darren McKay's Rohan & Rowandale flocks, Ballymena, for 1000gns.
Standing next in the line – up to the champion and reserve champion for third place in the Ram Lamb class was Joe & Helen Stewart's Staneybrae exhibit, a Haddo YOYO son out of a ewe sired by Tullylagan Tonka which later changed hands for 580gns.
Mr Tweed's first place rosette in the shearling ram class went to Henry Gamble's Springwell pen for his Bradley's Underworld exhibit, later purchased for 620gns by Vivien Black, Cookstown. Standing next in the line-up was Kiltariff Texels owned by Messrs Barclay Bell & Sons. Their Strathbogie Wanted son out of a Chessy Popeye ewe sold for 450gns to Alex McLoughlin, Carnlough. Claiming third place was John Watson, Duvarren, with a homebred Duvarren Ultra son.
At the close of the sale 51 ram lambs, sold to an average of 369gns, while 24 shearling rams sold to an average of 422gns with an overall clearance of 91%.


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The Real Chariots of Fire, ITV, 3/7/12
Predictably it's back. Who could forget it, with that memorable, stirring soundtrack that, once in your head, stays there for days, weeks, months, years. I wouldn't bet against it being the number one soundtrack of the London 2012 Olympics, inspiring Team GB to run faster, jump higher, hit harder and swim stronger. So stirring is that one little piece of music that a whole new generation of British Olympians will be born simply by turning up for the re-release of the film. Who needs a well-coordinated, well-funded sporting legacy programme when you have Chariots of Fire burning away in your brain. To merely marvel at the exploits of Messrs Liddle and Abrahams strutting their stuff on the playing fields of England and Europe should be enough to inspire any young mind. Chariots of Fire the icing on the Olympic cake. The final glorious piece of the London Olympic jigsaw. But me, I'm not buying any of that upper class nonsense, not for one moment
When I first encountered Chariots of Fire back in the 80's I recall finding all those glorious exploits by all those hooray-henrys just a little puke-worthy. Something nasty stuck in the nostrils and it has remained there all this time. It was only when watching the ITVs documentary, 'The Real Chariots of Fire', that I fully remembered what that something nasty was; it was the stench of class privilege, British upper class privilege, of which there is nothing more likely to defile the senses. And watching that ITV lightweight documentary it all came flooding back. These two young men of good fortune and good breeding, one the son of a Christian missionary, the other the pampered offspring of a wealthy financier, had every chance of succeeding on the playing fields of England and any other forum they might choose to compete in. And you know what kept nagging away at my aging, slightly atrophied brain that absolutely nothing has changed to this day.
It transpires that some 30% of Britain's Beijing medal winners were privately educated and the figures from previous Olympics have thrown up a similar statistic. And this time around it will still the same old privileged few getting up on the podium. All those public school rowers, equestrians, shooters and sailors; every one of them most definitely not from Britain's bleak and run-down housing estates, and not from Britain's bleak and run-down cities. Unbelievable when you come to think of it. Nearly a century on from those Chariots of Fire days and it's the same old depressing story - a story not only of privileged kids playing their silly games but of us lowly prols being cajoled into worshipping their every success or heroic failure.
Let's take a closer look at our two all-conquering heroes. Liddle, a devout Christian took the supposedly moral high ground and refused to run on the Sabbath. Fair enough, he stuck to an arcane point of principle and went on to win Olympic gold in an event that was not his first preference. But what did he do straight afterwards? Not continue his studies, apply his studies or even concentrate on developing his athletic prowess. No, our heroic Scotsman heads straight back East to carry on where his noble father left off - sermonising and proselyting amongst the heathen, spiritually impoverished citizens of China. A pursuit of higher calling? Not a bit of it. The Christian missionary movement was nothing but a fig leaf for British colonialism be it in Africa, Asia or Australasia. As the natives would dryly note the British came with a bible in one hand and a Gatling gun in the other. They said they had come in peace and they gave us a bible and told us to close our eyes and pray. When we opened our eyes we still had the bible but they had our land.
Then there was Harold Abrahams. No son of proletarian toil was he. Yes, he would certainly have encountered a fair degree of anti-Semitism at private school and at Cambridge but daddy's millions would have surely softened that blow. And let us not forget that prejudice was the order of the day- prejudice against women, against homosexuals, against Catholics and against people of colour. Jews had no monopoly in this regard.
Yes, 'the boy done well', but when you consider the golden spoon that this young man was born with it is little wonder he was able to make the best of his opportunities. Pity he didn't have the political insight to reject the offer to attend the 1936 fascist Aryan Olympic Games in Berlin.
When you strip it down, Chariots of Fire is nothing but a story of British class privilege with a great piece of heart pumping music thrown in. If we're looking for sporting stories to inspire I'd rather watch Gallipoli which dramatically portrays the story of two ordinary Aussie lads who also happened to be great runners. They both perished on the First World War blood soaked battlefields in a criminally mindless defence of the British Empire. They never had the chance to compete in the Paris Olympics or any other competitions. They were cut down in their prime by the stupidity of the British officer class just ten years before Liddle and Abrahams made their dash for glory. Same story, different location, different class.
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Simple, and Sweet.
7 am work meeting.
it's 2 am now….
Breakfast date with Ann afterwards.
Work from 1:30 til 11 try to work out
Then work from 8 til 4 at Qdoba, and 5 til…when ever at the Lizard.
Today: Lizard 10 til 2, get check, cash check, IOP at 3:30, Qdoba 5:30 til 11. Went to Ann's house for a little while to visit, and see her little kitty, Jack. He's adorable.
She's leaving town tomorrow, so I won't see her until possibly Sunday night, or Monday afternoon.
Tonight she gave me back the promise ring. I put it on again, something about it makes me feel complete.


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NOME, a mining town about 12 M. W. of Cape Nome, on the S. shore of Seward Peninsula, Alaska, in 1900 the largest settlement in the district. Pop. (190o) 12,488; (1910) 2600. Gulch gold was found near Nome on Anvil Creek in September 1898, and diggings in the ocean beach were first worked in July 1899. The rush to Nome in 'goo was one of the most remarkable stampedes in American mining history; the town soon had hotels, banks, stores, several newspapers and weekly mails from the States, and for part of the year there were, it was estimated, 20,000 inhabitants. This rapidity of growth and the isolation of the settlement raised prices to extraordinary heights, and in other respects created economic conditions remarkable even among Alaskan mining camps. By 1903 the population had greatly decreased, and in subsequent years the winter population averaged about 3500, the summer population from 7000 to 8000. In 1905 the gold output of the Nome region amounted to about $2,500,000, nearly all from placers, though some quartz mining was done. A municipal government and local police force were early organized after the fashion of American mining communities, and United States soldiers from the St Michael reservation aided in the preservation of order. The greatest drawback to the town's prosperity is the lack of any good harbour nearer than Point Clarence, 8o m. W. The winter ice-floes, sometimes 30 ft. high on the beach, render harbour improvements at Nome almost impossible. There is connexion with Seattle by steamer (since 1904) in about 82 days. In 1901 the town was incorporated under the laws of the United States. It is the north-western terminus of the United States military telegraph. k was first called Anvil City; the name " Nome " is derived from Cape Nome, first so called on a chart dated 1849, and said to have been a draughtsman's mistake for the query " ? Name " on the original chart.End of Article: NOME
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Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
The Butterfly
Time and Time again
The days are passing so quickly these days. I need to get a life.
Last night I picked Jordie up at the airport after parking in the wrong lot. Walking on my bum ankle to see what time her plane would be in and then walking back to the car and paying to park closer so I would not lose the car.
She made it in on time. Had some great pictures of her trip. The butterfly is beautiful.
Her Dad had some great shots of the Falls. The Hockey Museum. etc
I drove her back to school after standing in line at the post office to get her passport application complete. Looks like Eric is going to have some competition for traveling while young.
It actually rained today and I was caught in the mess. A Wreck and road work had Atlanta and surrounding areas in a parking lot status most of the afternoon. Are you sure Los Angelos has the worst traffic. Personally I would nominate Atlanta for it.
I ended up going to the family reunion Sunday. It was a beautiful day for it. A few shots will show part of the Howell Clan. The last living member of Dad's brothers and sisters was there with 6 generations of his family.
Ian got to play football with the guys and had a wonderful time. Even if we had to roll the window down and run the new air conditioner . He ended up with a new shirt and other stuff from Henry.
Nick and Eric have not been to this reunion since my Dad was living.
Saturday, October 06, 2007
It's been awhile
Sorry for the long delay in posting but it has really been a weird month.
The poodle left a boney in the floor and I turned my ankle and pulled a tendon and have been hobbling with it. Trying for a few Ohs sorry I hurt you. No such luck. Just feed me.
Jonesy is still inviting the neighborhood cats for dinner. Now one we named Socks is taken up with us. The beautiful grey has disappeared found a new home I guess.
Eric is still in England and finally got his new passport. No other news except a short note saying he was very busy. and still loved us.
Then a 50000 picture download that wore my mouse out. Finally even though the viewer did not work well here's hoping the pictures downloaded that the couple wanted.
Then the battery died on my car and then the air conditioner died and when a few happy pills helped me get through that. My week was terribly boring.
Of course Mr Newton is dancing and I have slept through it all. Just saw the last part of the show.
One of his fans from SD is sick. She was one of the most energetic people I have ever known. She was in her 80's and drove all over just to see Wayne. I wish her well.
George T got a star named after him. Could not have happened to a nicer guy.
Grandkids have visited and kept me company. They are a great bunch. The oldest and her Dad are off to Buffalo NY to spend the week end. Meeting a friend of hers.
The family reunion is Sunday, my late sister always enjoyed going. Me I have not been since my Dad passed away. To see so many of the relatives there is more than I can handle.
Gary Allan has a new cd coming out this month. Always look forward to that.
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eKathimerini — Authorities in Heraklion on Monday were seeking the perpetrators who siphoned off around a ton of fuel from two trucks belonging to a local cement company.
Employees of the firm noticed that the fuel had been removed from the vehicles early on Monday morning though it remained unclear exactly when the theft occurred.
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Guinness Foreign Extra Stout
I know it's been a while, but between work, travel, writing about my travels, spending every spare moment getting my ass handed to my by Ulysses and general end-of-summer shenanigans, my poor beer blog got lost in the shuffle. But I'm back with a vengeance, coming at you with a beer that's not available in the USA and was a little gift to myself during our tour of the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin.
Brewery –Guinness Ltd. In Dublin, Ireland
Style – Foreign Extra Stout
Serving Type – 330 ml bottle
I know what you're thinking, "Doesn't Guinness just brew stouts?" Well, mostly yes but sort of no. Let's do a quick roll call:
Guinness Draught - Introduced in 1959, this is the most popular stout in the world. This is what you get when you walk into a bar and get a Guinness out of the tap. Interestingly, all the Draught sold in the US is brewed at the St. James Gate Brewery in Dublin.
Guinness Draught Extra Cold - Only 1 degree colder than the regular Guinness Draught (and in fact comes from the same barrel), this is mostly a marketing gimmick aimed at those who fear "warm beer".
Guinness Draught in Bottles - Once again this is the exact same beer as Guinness Draught, but thanks to the invention of the "rocket widget", you can get the same creamy head from the bottle as you do from the keg. By the way; this is the only bottled beer in the world to use a widget.
Guinness Draught in Cans - Same as above, only this is in cans and uses a regular widget.
Guinness Extra Stout - Sometimes this beer goes by "Guinness Original" since it is the closest thing to the original porter that Arthur Guinness brewed.
Guinness Extra Smooth - The people of Ghana thought that Guinness Draught just wasn't as creamy as it could be, and in 2003 got this.
Guinness Brewhouse Series - I don't think this is even available outside of Ireland. It is mostly the same thing as Guinness Draught, just flavored slightly differently. This campaign started in October of 2005 and is a collection of limited edition stouts released every six months. I got to try the second in the series called Toucan Brew. It seemed like a watered down version of the regular Guinness Draught that I had been drinking over there. This gave me a chance to show people over there what Guinness is like over here.
Malta Guinness (Feel Good Every Day) - Now for something completely different; this is one of Africa's most popular soft drinks. See not all stouts, not even all beer.
This leaves us with our beer du jure, where Nigeria has the largest market and the 3rd largest market for Guinness worldwide. Guinness Foreign Extra Stout (GFES) was first brewed and exported from Dublin in 1802. Satellite breweries in Asia, Africa and the Caribbean have been brewing it since the 1960s. Guinness Draft makes up 55% of all beer Guinness sells and this makes up 40%, so apparently it's popular throughout the world and yet it still isn't sold in the US.
According to Fergal Murray (one of the company's head brewmasters), the large distributors used in the US are not use to marketing specialty brands. They would probably not put any effort in to marketing the beer and my even bury it to prevent cutting into Guinness Draught sales. Just one more excuses to travel the world.
Glass – 20 oz Imperial (Nonic) glass
Aroma – Strong sweet smell of molasses and/or dark chocolate. In the back there is a hint of coffee. That's about it, but it has such a big aroma it seems like there should be more to it.
Appearance – This beer is not quite as black as the Guinness Draft. It seems to have a bit of a brown tint to it. It pours with a big fluffy brown crown. Since this has been carbonated in the standard way, with CO2 instead of Nitrogen, the bubbles are not as tight as what I'm use to from Guinness. It leaves big sticky laces.
Flavor – As the beer hits the front of my tongue it tastes sweet, like dark molasses. However as it moves back it changes completely. On the sides and top it's rather bitter, but it's more like a dark chocolate rather than a hop bitters. The bitterness seems to be so pervasive that I can taste it with my cheeks. I can also get tastes some light caramel and an earthy flavor that reminds me of something like cobwebs. Finishes with lingering bitterness.
Mouthfeel – This beer has a medium body, slightly fuller than a normal Guinness. It has a silky mouth feel but with some light carbonation. I think there is a little alcohol warming on the top of my tongue. It finishes wet at first, but then somehow quickly dries out.
Final Thoughts – Overall I have to say that it's not a bad beer. It's definetly more complex and fun to drink then a regular Guinness draft. On the other hand, I couldn't drink nearly as much as much of it.


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- Age: 44 years young
- Born: Wednesday 26th of June 1974
- Birthplace: Zanesville, Ohio, United States
- Ethnicity: Caucasian
- Profession: Fitness Model
- Hair color: Brown
- Eye color: Brown
- Height: 5'6" (or 167 cm)
- Weight: 136 lbs (or 62 kg)
- Body type: Average
- Measurements: 34D-25-??
- Bra/cup size: 34D
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Deferring from Uni to find out whether uni is for me..
Posted: 06/06/16 by Alexis Sarah-Jaine Newton-French
I've had such a stressful first year, so i've decided to defer for a year, i really just want to get stuck into a job but i can't find anything. I want to be earning so i can start a life of my own. But i'm so lost as to what to do! I don't want a desk job either...
Hi Alexis
What you really need to do is to sit down with a careers adviser and talk hrough the kinds of employment that would interest you.
There is a great deal to this and it's not something you can do properly via online discussion.
Try checking with your school to see if there is an adviser linked to them that you could make an appointment with.
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Machine Nirvana: How GE Is Using AI To Build A Powerhouse Of Knowledge
GE was still essentially a startup when its managers hired young MIT chemistry professor Willis Whitney to open the company's first laboratory in 1900. Unlike Thomas Edison's Menlo Park "invention factory" in New Jersey, the place was a modest affair. It was located in a wooden barn behind the house of GE's resident polymath and engineering wizard Charles Steinmetz in Schenectady, New York, where GE co-founder Edison moved in the 1880s.
Things didn't start well. The lab — dedicated to "fundamental research" — went up in flames the next spring, but Whitney's career and momentum continued. He rebuilt the lab and brought in researchers such as Nobel Prize-winning chemist Irving Langmuir. Today, GE Global Research, which is still headquartered in Niskayuna, employs some 3,000 scientists and has outposts all around the world.
Every fall, GE Global Research holds a scientific gathering called the Whitney Symposium in Niskayuna to commemorate the lab founder's legacy and highlight the latest developments. This year the theme of the two-day event explores industrial applications of artificial intelligence.
Called "I Human, You Machine", the symposium starts Oct. 13. Notable speakers include Jürgen Schmidhuber, scientific director of the Dalle Molle Institute for Artificial Intelligence Research at the University of Lugano, Switzerland, who together with his students helped revolutionize handwriting, speech and visual recognition and machine translation; Stanford University's Mykel Kochenderfer, who is developing decision-making systems for autonomous vehicles; and inventor and bestselling science-fiction author David Brin.
Attendees will also hear from GE Global Research scientists looking for ways to apply AI to industrial machines such as power plants, jet engines, and the latest medical scanners. We sat down with two of them, Mark Grabb and Achalesh Pandey. Here's the edited version of our conversation
Tomas Kellner (GE Reports): AI research has been around for decades. What makes the present exciting?
Achalesh Pandey: One reason is the huge amount of data that's been made available and the enormous amounts of computing power. There's also a complete transformation in the field of deep learning. When you look at Apple's Siri, Amazon's Alexa or Google Now, you see the progress in speech recognition. The same thing is now happening in image and video recognition.
Mark Grabb: We are also starting to see more applications where AI is becoming part of a "living system," where it's continuously learning. There's a new analytical structure that's being used for AI. We are starting to see significant performance increases from the combination of deep learning and reinforcement learning, where you have a human in the loop correcting the system. Once you build a smooth user experience and get the system going, people don't even know they are correcting the AI along the way.
TK: Can you give us an example of this symbiosis between people and machines?
MG: You can start with a simple Google search. When you look at the results and select the most relevant ones, you become the human part of the learning loop.
AP: You can train Alexa to recognize your speech patterns and accent. It converts your voice into text and then searches through the database to answer the query or carry out the task. Amazon's Echo, which is powered by Alexa, can now control GE dishwashers, ovens, washing machines and other appliances.
TK: Let's move onto bigger machines. How can you apply AI to a gas turbine?
MG: It's the same principle. At GE, we are writing software like Predix, which is the cloud-based operating system for machines that allows us to connect them to the Industrial Internet. But we also have a tremendous numbe of domain experts. There's a lot of physics and domain knowledge that's required to build good analytics and machine learning models. We have actually built AI systems that help data scientists more quickly and more effectively capture the domain knowledge across all the people inside GE building these models. So AI comes in even in the developing of analytics.
Manufacturing and service is the next important set of applications. An AI system can provide the workers with the intelligence they need to make an informed decision — say, whether to scrap or repair a turbine blade. But the human makes the final call based on his or her expertise. All of that information is collected in a closed loop to make the system smarter and smarter, so next time around it provides even better insights.
Finally, you have your pure "machine-inside-the-machine" AI, as well. This could start with computer vision. Once the machine can see, it can grab things and move it somewhere. That's just the beginning.
AP: We can also use AI to design, build and operate things in a more intelligent way. It will help us eliminate downtime in our factories and help our customers like hospitals operate medical scanners in a more optimal way and allow them to scan more patients.
We've started creating digital replicas of machines in the cloud. It could be any machine — an MRI scanner, a jet engine or a wind farm. We call this the digital twin. We can then run simulations that allow us to optimize the operations for multiple different outcomes.
TK: So you are building an outcome factory?
MG: Exactly. It's a data factory. Just think about Google. Think about what work GE is doing connecting machines to the internet. We are building an analytical machine that is co-optimizing all of your outcomes. It has these AI portals for the people to give guidance, but also to receive it when the optimal policies are coming down from the top. We know that this is where analytics is going.
AP: Our Predix platform will become a knowledge broker. Our people will be able to converse with it and exchange information. After a few iterations, we come out with the right solution. It will be accessible to anyone. In a way, we are democratizing data science and domain knowledge and building a system where all parties can work in a symbiotic manner and at scale. We are building a powerhouse of knowledge. I think this is the future.
TK: What else do you see in the future?
AP: I believe that in the next five years AI will start moving onto machines. Eventually, the machines will be so intelligent they will start collaborating themselves and optimizing things. This is nirvana.


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Swiss Center – Fire Martini Target Rifle by Charles Heer
- Maker: Swiss
- Model: Martini
- Caliber: 7.5mm
- Description: Serial #979, 7.5mm Swiss, 33 1/4" fluted octagon barrel with an excellent, bright bore. This is a handsome rifle with sparse embellishment, but excellent workmanship. The frame is maker marked on the right side: "CHARLES HEER / VEVEY" (a town on the north shore of Lake Geneva); and retains 75-80% of the original blue finish with plum-brown wear along the edges, and some silvering at the muzzle. A small area of the bottom facet has been polished and a past owner's name and town have been engraved in block capitals: "S. WÜTRICH. FLENDRUZ.", and a small, unobtrusive import mark is present on the underside just ahead of the forend tip. The breech-block is finished in bright nickel, as is the elaborate schutzen lever. The rifle is outfitted with its original open target sights without any provision for mounting a tang sight. The smooth walnut forend is wedge-fastened, and has some minor handling marks and surface blemishes. The butt has a Swiss schutzen profile; hooked butt with a large, contoured cheek-piece, but is devoid of a pistol grip, and has a drop shallow enough to allow for shooting from the prone position. The rifle was part of the collection of Constable John Anderson of the W.R. Yorkshire Constabulary who was twice a member of the Great Britain Police Shooting Team, and competed in the European Police Shooting Championships in 1960 and 1963. P.C. Anderson became a gun dealer after he retired and, according to his son in an accompanying information sheet, purchased this rifle from John Powell, Gunmaker, in 1973 (the original sales receipt is also included). This is a splendid 7.5mm Swiss target rifle and rates fine-near excellent condition overall. FFL or C&R


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Okay so today I'm packing for NYC, for a 3 month startup/business trip. I'm leaving tomorrow. I have a car and half of an apartment worth of stuff that I'm leaving in storage. Video games, a desktop computer, and a ton of books, a bike. About a car full of stuff.
Originally I wanted to pack my Osprey 40L bag + a full large suitcase. But I can't bring myself to do it.
Below is my first attempt at packing. 3 Pairs of pants, 2 shirts, 1 sweater, a big jacket, 4 pairs of socks, a few pairs of underwear, 2 pairs of shorts, a beanie and a few t-shirts. Two pairs of shoes (my vans and some generic H&M shoes.)
Beyond that, I'm only bringing my laptop, charger, toiletries, ear-bud headphones, etc.
It turned out to be too much stuff (I was pretty sure this would be the case) so I left out a few pairs of shorts, the jacket, and the extra backpack. I switched out the big jacket for a lighter jacket with no hood (wouldn't work in the dead of winter.) But then again, I wouldn't be bringing shorts or tee's during winter.
Below is my final setup with everything packed.
I really wanted to bring my Fjallraven backpack. It's an amazing daypack. But I'm just not sure how I could do it (can't you bring two bags on planes?) I decided against it.
So I guess the plan is to empty my bag of all the clothes once I get to the Airbnb, convert it to a messenger bag, and use it to bring my laptop to work everyday.
So look, I really am ready to leave the country for a while…
But I have this new job which is fun and exciting. I will hold off leaving the country for the next 3 months while I explore what it's like to be a nomad living out of a 40L bag. My first thought is that packing for the changing seasons is a real pain.
At the end of the 3 months, I might elope. Or I might go to LA to surf. Either way, it will be a good learning experience
I'm the kind of guy who spends a lot of time inside…
When I have nothing better to do, I play video games. Sometimes I netflix and chill. and I hate that part of my life. I'm hoping that by having no "comfort" possessions I will be released from that cycle and I will go out and explore everything NYC has to offer. I want to get into doing yoga in a classroom setting (I normally do it by myself) and explore the music scene.
I'd love to have a guitar to play on, but I can't bring my guitar on this journey.
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What im i doing wrong??
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We've started our sewing for Spring/Summer 2018 and are loving these new colors. We make small batches of our tops so order early! This listing is for a beautiful, 100% linen swing top in a pretty color called "Rose" 100% linen. This color is a persimmon or geranium type color. This "Olivia" top has a rounded, banded neckline,3/4 length sleeves with a small tuck and narrow lace, ruffled bottom with narrow lace and two front pockets. The front and back are the same length but the sides are longer for a gorgeous swing style. We love the feminine, romantic style of this top and know you will too! Generous sizing and pre-washed so there is no shrinkage. This lovely linen is a mid-weight that only gets softer with repeated washing. The Olivia top looks great with pants, skirts or jeans. We also like to wear it with our Bella or Janie pants (sold separately) or layered with one of our vests as shown (sold on our other website). Sometimes I also throw mine on with a pair of jeans or capri pants.
Measurements as follows:XSmall:Bust = 43" Length = 29" Sleeve length = 16 3/4" Bicep = 16 1/4"
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[Video below.] Thousands of people attended the levaya today of Yitzchak and Tali Ames, Kochava Even Chaim and Avishai Schindler, Hashem yinkom domom, who were killed last night in a terror attack near Chevron.
The four were shot dead in a car. Hamas, yemach shemom, has claimed responsibility for the attack.
The families and friends of the victims gathered around the niftarim at the shul in the settlement of Beit Chagai to pay their final respects. "I promise to raise my family and my siblings. I promise that we will all remain together. We'll get through this. I'm sorry that I didn't spend enough time with you," said the Ames' eldest son, one of their six children.
Rabbi Dov Lior of Kiryat Arba eulogized the victims saying that "this is a grave tragedy for the families, for the people of Israel and for the state. God, avenge the spilled blood of your servants."
"There is an army, which must be used," Rabbi Lior continued. "The mistake is to think that an agreement can be reached with these terrorists. Every Jew wants peace, but these evildoers want to destroy us. We need to give them the right of return and return them to the countries from which they came."
Kochava's husband, Momi Even Chaim, lamented the loss of his wife, saying "My Kochava…how will I say goodbye to you?"
"I'm afraid," he continued. "I just want you to stay. Monsters, cowards, to shoot innocent civilians – only a coward would think that shooting an innocent woman was a legitimate form of warfare."
"You and I are embarking on separate journeys. But you are not alone – you are with a group of righteous people with whom you shared a final ride," Momi added, referring to the other victims of the attack. "I want you to know one important thing: thousands of angels are accompanying you, my righteous one. I remain behind with a giant hole in my heart."
Avishai Schindler's uncle, Rabbi Tzvi Shalva, said "during the month of Elul we get closer to Hashem, but he wanted you closer than the rest of us. All your acquaintances, neighbors and students felt your grace and humility."
Knesset speaker Reuven Rivlin, who participated in the levaya, said "the enemy can't stand to see Israel's achievements; they can't stand seeing children playing in our streets. In the eyes of the enemy, there is no Green Line. There is no difference between the occupation of 1976 and that of 1948."
"You, my brothers, are pioneers and will take part in the building of the country," Rivlin added, addressing the settlers of the region. "This is a resounding Zionist response. Another neighborhood, another building, another life, another holiness."
Yitzhak and Tali Ames were buried in Yerushalayim, and Kochava Even Chaim and Avishai Schindler were buried in Segulah.
Umacha Hashem dimah mei'al kol ponim.
Hashem yinkom domom.
Click below for a video of the levaya:
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{Haaretz contributed to this report/Yair Alpert-Matzav.com Israel}


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*"Lunes" means "Monday" in Español. This is my Monday update on my two sweet ladies, Lila Ross and Vivienne Kate.
I love my time with my girls on the weekend. I sort of horde it and keep to myself and treasure it. Weird? Sure. But I'm a working Mom and these weekends are what I need with them. I catch up. We slow down and spend our time doing nothing and playing and just being.
I live for this time. For the mundane and the crazy. These two little ladies are so cool.
I'd like to start off by showing you the amazing awesomeness that is Lila.
Oh friends.
She starts off quiet… then BAM! Rockstar.
I adore the look on Vivienne's face here.
On Friday we headed to a sweet baby's baptism and party. As you can see, Vivienne dressed.it.up.
(Those are the bangs I cut a couple of weeks ago. I will apologize to her for them later.)
The dramatic, senior picture pose.
(When did Lila turn 13?)
Ah, their style.
(I want Lila's hair.)
Lila chose her accessories.
Truth? I thought it looked cool. She wore them the whole night, too. Accessory dedication.
I heart her.
The party had a castle.
Vivienne and Lila adored it.
On to Saturday.
This "quiet time" while Mommy was working out happened and approximately 11 minutes in Vivienne bit Lila so hard that it left a mark.
Ladies and gentlemen, Lila is sweet and Vivi is a biter. AND a pincher.
She's also getting 4 teeth (yes, she's 2) and is nasty.
The weekend was filled with puzzles and fun.
AND, see those overalls on Vivienne? She wore them all weekend.
This is Vivi's "Baby Bea." (Baby Bea is my niece. Vivi is slightly obsessed with her. Every baby doll in our house is Baby Bea.)
Picnic time. Lila's so sweet. Smiling and eating her carrots.
I swear, this child… she's just so sweet.
Look at Vivi's face.
And my favorite of the weekend.
These two.
Oh, how I love them.
Happy Monday, ya'll.