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Buffalo Grove woman heads new private high school opening in Chicago
Buffalo Grove woman's institution will help teens with 'learning differences'
Buffalo Grove resident Miriam Pike is on the ground floor of something she feels is unique in education in the Chicago area.
Pike is the founding head of the Wolcott School, an independent college-preparatory high school for teens with learning differences such as dyslexia and other language-based learning issues.
A new college-preparatory school is opening in September 2013 to provide individualized learning for Chicago-area high school youth with learning differences.
Location: 524 N. Wolcott Ave., Chicago
Open house: 2 p.m. Sunday, March 10
Tuition: $37,500; need-based financial aid is available
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The school is accepting applications from students throughout the Chicago area who will be entering freshman and sophomore years in September 2013.
For Pike, the former chairman of special education at Deerfield High School, it is a departure from her accustomed educational environment.
Wolcott is not a charter school or a magnet school affiliated with the Chicago Public School system. It is an independent nonprofit school that will start with about 40 students after several years spent by organizers raising $8 million in funding.
"We are a private school with a public purpose," said Wolcott Trustee Don Monroe, past head of school at Frances Parker in Chicago and former superintendent of the New Trier High School district in Winnetka.
"One of the great features of the school is that we have small class sizes for everyone," said Pike. The average class size will be 10 students per class, with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8-1.
Pike said she is charged up about the opportunity.
"It's interesting, because it's probably a dream of every educator to be in the position to design their own school," based on their experience and knowledge of best practices in the field, she said. "I'm fortunate enough to be in that position, so it's very exciting."
Pike said the classes will emphasize group collaboration, focusing on each student's strengths.
There will also be experiential learning that takes advantage of the school's proximity to theaters, museums, businesses and universities. And there will be creative hands-on approaches to advanced subjects like physics.
The tuition for the 2013-2014 school year is $37,500, the school's website says, and tuition assistance is available.
Beginning in freshman year, Wolcott students will learn to use assistive technologies, such as text readers for those who struggle with written language.
Pike said such technologies along with Wolcott's emphasis on creativity and critical thinking will help students to excel in traditional college classes and in the workplace.
"We're using the phrase 'learning differences' rather than 'disabilities' because we really are a strength-focused school," Pike said.
She explained that the school will collect information about the student's learning from previous schools -- from them, from their families and from people who have worked with them. Then, through a team approach, the school will design a learning plan for each student based upon that student's strengths, as well as their goals and aspirations.
One of the school's advisers, Pearl Rieger, a psychoeducational diagnostician who has been practicing for 40 years and is one of the founders of the Rush Neurobehavioral Center, said the school has been a dream of hers. She said it will prepare students for college, both socially and academically.
"We will have a complete staff. We will have people who will deal with social issues, as well as academic issues. There are programs within high schools, but they are not schools where they individualize the program for every child and teach to their strengths and remediate their weaknesses," she said.
Pike said she has long held an interest in children with learning differences. Her educational background includes a doctorate from Northwestern University, where she focused on learning disabilities. Her area of research looked at what kind of attributes made high school youths with learning differences successful, compared to those who weren't.
"In the field of learning disabilities, oftentimes the field would focus on what was wrong with people and not what their strengths were," she said. "To be connected to a school (with the mission of focusing on strengths) is just incredible. I think we're going to make our mark in the Chicago area, but also nationally in terms of the way we think about educating kids who learn differently."
The school is housed in the former Union League Club for Boys in Ukrainian Village located at 524 N. Wolcott Ave., northwest of the Loop. An open house for prospective families is 2 p.m. Sunday, March 10. The school's website is at wolcottschool.org.


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At Apfelbaum, Inc., we've been serving the philatelic community since 1910. If you're looking to add to your worldwide stamp collection, there's no better place to start than at one of our public auctions.
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Early last week HBO finally lifted the veil on the coming second season of 'Girls,' utilizing the season's first trailer to offer new looks at characters played by Donald Glover, Rita Wilson and Patrick Wilson as well as our regular favorites Hannah, Jessa, Marnie and Shoshanna. While we wait for the second season of the Lena Dunham / Judd Apatow HBO comedy to premiere on January 13, the network has issued an official poster that, well, might hurt your eyes just a bit.
We hope you like Lena Dunham's face, because that's what you're getting! HBO has unveiled the official poster for 'Girls' season 2, and the titular ladies are nowhere to be found. Rather than the foursome shot from season 1 (hilariously turned into the infamous "Nepotism" poster), this one-sheet gets up close and personal with Hannah Horvath.
In addition to the trailer and photos of the coming season, we know that 'Girls' sophomore season will also include Rita Wilson as Marnie's mother, Patrick Wilson as a dreamy doc love interest of Hannah's, Donald Glover as another new love interest for Hannah, and Shiri Appleby as a new romantic foil for Adam.
Be sure not to strain your eyes while you take a look at the poster for 'Girls' season 2 below! Will you tune in to the new season beginning January 13 on HBO?


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Cast & Crew approaches its shop like a theater stage: a blank slate in need of a composition and a story. From rugged army blankets and canteens to gently scuffed suitcases this collection of vintage home goods and clothing has traveled quite a ways to help you to create your own narrative. Get inspired to think of your space as a grand set waiting for some drama—and some one-of-a-kind props."
Fully functional mid-century eyeball lamp. Adjustable both vertically and horizontally. Lamp arm rotates 360° on vertical stem. Spherical lamp shade pivots 360°. Base diameter 10". Eyeball diameter 6". Standard U.S. 2-prong plug. Cord length 96. Requires type A max 100W bulb (not included). This gently used vintage product is in good condition. Some rusting present at bottom lip of the lamp base plate."
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- Battles are in real-time, testing your wit, your creativity, and your reflexes.
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How would you like to personally lead an army into battle against the great Genghis Khan? Or try to outfox that master military strategist, Alexander the Great? Now you can pit your own intelligence and skills against eight of the most brilliant military minds in history. The Ancient Art of War lets you plan and carry out military campaigns right down to the last detail... while your enemy conducts a historically authentic campaign against you.
Choose your own armies, weapons, battle formations. Then begin making your decisions - to attack the enemy directly, cut off his supply lines, or take him by surprise. Using detailed maps, you can replay any of 11 historical and fictitious battles. Or you can create your own campaigns with thousands of variations, guaranteeing that this program will never end up at the back of your diskette tray.
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2500 years ago, China's Sun tzu wrote The Art of War, establishing principles of military strategy and tactics that remain valid to this day. Every great military leader has been influenced by Sun's writings. Every major war has seen them put into practice. Now you can enter the ranks of history's greatest military strategists. Apply Sun's teachings, and your own insights, to the most realistic game of strategy and tactics ever created: The Ancient Art Of War(tm)
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Interpreting slavery has long been an issue for historic sites. Whether purposefully ignored, politely forgotten, or simply not discussed, many historic sites—even where slavery was a prominent presence—often chose not to address the lives, history, or contributions of slaves.
Today, the American public is demanding more attention to slavery and the lives of individual slaves at historic sites. While for a long time historic sites avoided the issue, now they are trying to figure out the best ways to interpret slavery for the American public.
As part of their own process of interpreting the slave community living next to Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, the museum recently held a ground-breaking conference: Telling the History of Slavery: Scholarship, Museum Interpretation, and the Public. Bringing together Mount Vernon, Montpelier, Drayton Hall in South Carolina, Colonial Williamsburg, the National Museum of African American History and Culture and many others, the conference was an opportunity for historic sites to see what other sites were doing to interpret slavery for the public. The participants grappled with key questions around interpreting slavery, such as: How have historic sites and museums changed their interpretations of slavery over the last 20 to 25 years? What does the public want to see? Should historic sites rebuild slave dwellings? What experiences are visitors to historic sites looking for, and what responsibility do scholars and museum professionals have in response to those demands?
The entire conference proceedings are now being broadcast online and provide a valuable summary of the state of the field today.
In an effort to include the landscape of slavery in the visitors' experience of Monticello, the site is working on numerous ways to bring Mulberry Row back to life. Mulberry Row was what one historian has called Monticello's Main Street with over twenty buildings at its height, including slave quarters, smokehouses, a dairy, a nailery, a furniture workshop, a weaving house, and stables. In many ways, Mulberry Row was the heart of slave life at Monticello. Today, only two buildings remain and they have been significantly altered. To help visitors understand slavery at Monticello, the site is using a number of formats such as interpretative stations, digital signage showing the original buildings, possible building reconstructions, new Mulberry Row tours, and an app with additional information. In many ways, Monticello's efforts represent an attempt to restore the long-ignored history of slavery at Thomas Jefferson's plantation and a long-awaited historical reckoning.


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Dixie Music Center is to observe the 21-year milestone of serving the Tri-County Area with its annual music festival and celebration on Saturday, Oct. 6. The event, which has run 11 years in a row, starts at 9:30 a.m. and wraps up at about 5 p.m. The event is free.
This festival typically draws hundreds of attendees – not just from the Tri-County Area, but from all over North and Central Florida. Attendees are encouraged to bring folding chairs, or they may sit on the grass under the oaks.
Entertainers appearing at this year's show include local C&W favorite, Steel Bridge; a return visit by an original Americana/Country act from Hudson, the Donny Simonds Band; classic Southern Bluegrass by the Big Cypress Bluegrass group; the inspirational Gospel group, Homeward Bound; one of the area's newer quartets playing a mix of Classic and Southern Rock, the Steel Rodeo Band; singer/songwriter, Houston Keene; and host band, Dotti South and the Slackers. There may also be some special surprise guests that will be making appearances.
As with the last several years, the local U.S Marine Corps League will be grilling burgers and such, the Dixie County Historical Society will offer bottled water and surprise treats, and the Dixie County band will have soft drinks and bagged snacks available. All proceeds will benefit each group's local efforts.
Manufacturer representatives are again expected to be on hand, and there will be drawings for prizes donated by the store's suppliers – including an Ibanez electric guitar donated by Hoshino representative Ben Powell; and a Fender Squier electric guitar donated by Fender Musical Instrument Corp's Don Gaddy. Other high-value instruments are expected for the drawings as well. Store suppliers Ernie Ball Strings, D'Addario and Co, Dean Markley Strings and Horizon have also contributed – and that list is expected to grow. There is no cost to enter for the prize drawings, but there are conditions, such as being present to win. The store will also offer limited edition commemorative T-shirts that are always a big hit.
Dixie Music Center is located at 26626 S.E 19 Highway in Old Town, FL (across from the weigh station) and is owned and operated by Bob and Dotti Leichner of Old Town. Their store opened in October of 1991. For further information please call (352) 542-3001, or 'like' the store on Facebook to receive event updates as they occur.
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An Oregon man has burglarized multiple homes — not to steal, but to watch pornography on victims' computers, police said.
Antone Owens of Eugene has been arrested and charged with menacing, coercing and burglary, NBC affiliate NewsSource 16 reported.
The 21-year-old even left lubricant and towels next to the computers in some cases, according to police.
An investigation began after a rash of suspicious break-ins near Owens' home, NewsSource 16 reported.
Last fall, one homeowner reported that an intruder had entered her home and watched pornography on her computer multiple times, NewsSource 16 reported.
In a separate incident, one homeowner's son awoke to find the intruder in his bedroom.
In March, another woman said she arrived home to find lubricant, towels, a cell phone and porn on her computer monitor. As she called 911, she saw a man outside her glass door. She said he threatened to break the door and kill her before he pulled on the lock, came inside, snatched back his lubricant and cell phone and ran away.
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Defenders of Wildlife Announces Rescue Plan for Mexican Gray Wolves
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 27, 2013) – On the eve of the 15th anniversary of the reintroduction of Mexican gray wolves to the American southwest, Defenders of Wildlife called on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to implement a three-point rescue plan to ensure the continued recovery of the species.
The following is a statement from Jamie Rappaport Clark, president and CEO of Defenders of Wildlife:
"In 1998, as director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, I was privileged to help release the first group of Mexican gray wolves in the Apache National Forest in Arizona. These wolves have come a long way since then, but they face significant threats to their long-term survival.
"Defenders of Wildlife has identified three significant threats that need to be addressed to aid in the recovery of the Mexican gray wolf going forward: lack of new releases and other measures to improve the wolves' genetic health, lack of an updated Mexican gray wolf recovery plan and the need for the establishment of additional wild populations.
"To combat these challenges, Defenders is calling on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to implement an emergency rescue plan for Mexican gray wolves to assure their long-term survival.
1) Release more wolves from captivity as the first step in a science-based genetic rescue plan.
2) Complete the Mexican gray wolf recovery plan, and implement it.
3) Establish at least two additional populations of Mexican gray wolves in the wild.
"Put simply, we need more wolves in the wild if this species is to survive. This point is not in dispute among wolf biologists, and the Service needs to act now to rectify this situation.
"The 15th anniversary of the reintroduction of the Mexican gray wolf represents a time for both celebration and action. These wolves have come far in the last 15 years, but they still need a lot of help in order to continue to survive and ultimately thrive in the wild. By expanding their population in the wild and completing specific plans for their recovery, we can help save this icon of the American southwest," said Clark.
Population Count and Genetic Diversity: The population count of Mexican gray wolves increased to 75 in 2012, an indication that efforts to coexist with wolves are succeeding. At the same time, though, Mexican wolves are facing a genetic crisis. All of the Mexican gray wolves in the world today are descended from only seven wolves that began the captive breeding program and there are only three breeding pairs in the wild today, further limiting their genetic diversity. Such a small gene pool impacts their ability to raise healthy pups, adapt to changing conditions, and ultimately recover throughout their range.
The captive population has been carefully managed to preserve genetic diversity, but in order to overcome their limited genetic heritage, Mexican gray wolves in the wild need to rapidly expand their numbers. There are about 300 Mexican gray wolves in captivity in zoos and breeding centers. Many of these wolves have never bred. By introducing new breeding pairs from captivity, the gene pool can be expanded in the wild and improve the chances for wolves to survive and thrive in the region.
Multiple Populations: Survival of this rarest wolf is also threatened by having a single small population currently in the wild. To safely recover, Mexican gray wolves will need to live in several core populations. Without additional populations, the wolves are at risk of extinction from disasters like wildfire or disease.
Recovery Plan: The Mexican wolf recovery plan has not been updated since 1982. An updated, scientifically sound recovery plan will answer the question of how many wolves are needed and where, before the Mexican gray wolf can be considered recovered and be removed from the endangered species list. Currently, the program is operating with a 31-year-old roadmap.
Contact: Alexander Slippen, email@example.com, (202) 772-3226
Defenders of Wildlife is dedicated to the protection of all native animals and plants in their natural communities. With more than 1 million members and activists, Defenders of Wildlife is a leading advocate for innovative solutions to safeguard our wildlife heritage for generations to come. For more information, visit www.defenders.organd follow us on Twitter @DefendersNews.


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Also for Oceania a Regional Synod could be useful. In this region there arises
the question, among others, of the Aboriginal People, who in a unique way evoke aspects of
human prehistory. In this Synod a matter not to be overlooked, together with other
problems of the region, would be the encounter of Christianity with the most ancient forms
of religion, profoundly marked by a monotheistic orientation.
b) Second Phase
39. On the basis of this vast programme aimed
at creating awareness, it will then be possible to begin the second phase, the
strictly preparatory phase. This will take place over the span of three years, from
1997 to 1999. The thematic structure of this three-year period, centred
on Christ, the Son of God made man, must necessarily be theological, and
therefore Trinitarian.
Year One: Jesus Christ
40. The first year, 1997, will thus be
devoted to reflection on Christ, the Word of God, made man by the
power of the Holy Spirit. The distinctly Christological character of the
Jubilee needs to be emphasized, for it will celebrate the Incarnation
and coming into the world of the Son of God, the mystery of salvation for
all mankind. The general theme proposed by many Cardinals and Bishops for
this year is: "Jesus Christ, the one Saviour of the world,
yesterday, today and for ever" (cf. Heb 13:8).
Among the Christological themes suggested in
the Consistory the following stand out: a renewed appreciation of Christ,
Saviour and Proclaimer of the Gospel, with special reference to the fourth
chapter of the Gospel of Luke, where the theme of Christ's mission of
preaching the Good News and the theme of the Jubilee are interwoven; a
deeper understanding of the mystery of the Incarnation and of Jesus' birth
from the Virgin Mary; the necessity of faith in Christ for salvation. In
order to recognize who Christ truly is, Christians, especially in the course
of this year, should turn with renewed interest to
the Bible, "whether it be through the liturgy, rich in the divine
word, or through devotional reading, or through instructions suitable for
the purpose and other aids".(24) In the revealed text it is the
Heavenly Father himself who comes to us in love and who dwells with us,
disclosing to us the nature of his only-begotten Son and his plan of
salvation for humanity.(25)
41. The commitment, mentioned earlier, to
make the mystery of salvation sacramentally present can lead, in the course
of the year, to a renewed appreciation of Baptism as the basis of
Christian living, according to the words of the Apostle: "As many of
you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ" (Gal 3:27).
The Catechism
of the Catholic Church, for its part, recalls that Baptism constitutes
"the foundation of communion among all Christians, including those who
are not yet in full communion with the Catholic Church".(26) From an ecumenical point of view, this
will certainly be a very important year for Christians to look together to
Christ the one Lord, deepening our commitment to become one in him, in
accordance with his prayer to the Father. This emphasis on the centrality of
Christ, of the word of God and of faith ought to inspire interest among
Christians of other denominations and meet with a favourable response from
42. Everything ought to focus on the primary
objective of the Jubilee: the strengthening
of faith and of the witness of Christians. It is therefore necessary to
inspire in all the faithful a true longing for holiness, a deep
desire for conversion and personal renewal in a context of ever more intense
prayer and of solidarity with one's neighbour, especially the most needy.
The first year therefore will be the
opportune moment for a renewed appreciation of catechesis
in its original meaning as "the Apostles' teaching" (Acts 2:42)
about the person of Jesus Christ and his mystery of salvation. In this
regard, a detailed study of the Catechism of the Catholic Church will
prove of great benefit, for the Catechism presents "faithfully and
systematically ... the teaching of Sacred Scripture, the living Tradition of
the Church and the authentic Magisterium, as well as the spiritual heritage
of the Fathers, Doctors and Saints of the Church, to allow for a better
knowledge of the Christian mystery and for enlivening the faith of the
People of God".(27) To be realistic, we need to enlighten the
consciences of the faithful concerning errors regarding the person of
Christ, clarifying objections against him and against the Church.
43. The Blessed Virgin who will be as it were "indirectly" present in
the whole preparatory phase, will be contemplated in this first year especially in the
mystery of her Divine Motherhood. It was in her womb that the Word became flesh! The
affirmation of the central place of Christ cannot therefore be separated from the
recognition of the role played by his Most Holy Mother. Veneration of her, when properly
understood, can in no way take away from "the dignity and efficacy of Christ the one
Mediator".(28) Mary in fact constantly points to her Divine Son and she is proposed
to all believers as the model of faith which is put into practice. "Devotedly
meditating on her and contemplating her in the light of the Word made man, the Church with
reverence enters more intimately into the supreme mystery of the Incarnation and becomes
ever increasingly like her Spouse".(29)
Year Two: the Holy Spirit
44. 1998, the second year of the
preparatory phase, will be dedicated in a particular way to the Holy Spirit and
to his sanctifying presence within the Community of Christ's disciples.
"The great Jubilee at the close of the second Millennium
...", I wrote in the Encyclical Dominum et Vivificantem, "has
a pneumatological aspect, since the mystery of the Incarnation was
accomplished 'by the power of the Holy Spirit'. It was ?brought about' by
that Spirit—consubstantial with the Father and the Son—who, in the
absolute mystery of the Triune God, is the Person-love, the uncreated gift,
who is the eternal source of every gift that comes from God in the order of
creation, the direct principle and, in a certain sense, the subject of God's
self- communication in the order of grace. The mystery of the Incarnation
constitutes the climax of this giving, this divine
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Encryption software
Truecrypt. Now at version 6.1a. Works with XP, Vista, Mac and Linux. www.truecrypt.org
I've been using it for several months now with no problems.
I have a Seagate 750GB external hard drive. All the data on it isn't secure. How do I ensure that, if I lose the drive and somebody 'finds' it, they can't access my files? Is there any low-cost or free software to create encrypted, password-protected archives? Hard Drive
Been using for about a year now, good software, nice and free. (Gods bless open source)
Only downside (I found) is that you will not be able to encrypt the whole drive, only a 'container' on it. That is unless you have another 750GB drive that you can copy all your data onto, encrypt the first drive, then copy it all back into the container. Oh, and encrypting 750GB will take a considerable portion of your day (not that it really matters, but is worth bearing in mind before you start).
Absolutely amazing software. It lets you create a file that when run through TrueCrypt mounts as another drive. I have used it to encrypt an entire drive before (the formatting does take forever, and I did it before putting data on it, but its well worth it. It will wipe out the entire drive so you need to get the information off of it first, but it's well worth it.) If you choose to encrypt the drive vs just a container (original file type I mentioned), then I suggest you encrypt a partition rather than the entire drive, for it doesn't encrypt the Boot Sector and thus has less of a chance of problems due to data corruption. More than mention, I think this is the ONLY way to go IMHO. You create a very small partition on the drive (as small as you can) and don't format it, then create another partition for the rest and encrypt that partition (again no need to format initially). If you are really worried about security, shred the drive first. In Windows you can then just remove the drive letter from the first small partition so it doesn't try to mount.
The software is great and easy to use on a basic level---I did my first container in minutes from hearing about the program to using it the first time (probably a worthwhile way to learn at first). However, TrueCrypt is also quite powerful, so I'd suggest before doing your whole drive to read as much about it as you can and better understand the features and how to use it.
I have used it on external HDDs, I keep 3/4 of my 2GB flash drive encrypted with it for all of my real documents and PortableApps start menu/programs (the other 500mb is for non-crucial docs that others may need to access readily or I just need to transfer), as well as on my laptop for certain files I want to protect. I've been meaning to encrypt my entire laptop, but just haven't gotten to doing that yet. In all of these cases (flash drive being best example as its on my keychain) I have no fear if I lose it--I can store documents, my FF passwords, e-mails etc, and no one can get into it. Its the type of encryption that if police/FBI/etc encounter, they try some common passwords, but its useless to attempt to crack unless its of major importance.
Hope this was helpful! Good luck with it! Sorry for the length, but the program deserves it.
Have used Cryptainer LE in the past (free light edition), but switched to TrueCrypt later on; no need for me to look back. Same kind of software, but Cryptainer for one is limited to 25 MB volumes in the free edition.
I also have an external hard drive that I use for backup purposes of my business data. However, since when the time comes for me to actually use the backup my original PC will likely be R.I.P.'ed, so I opted not to format the whole drive but made a file container as large as the drive itself minus the size needed for the TrueCrypt installer and runtime version. This way I can easily access my data on other machines as well. Maybe in hindsight I could have also chosen to set up 2 partitions for this, but hey, this works well enough for me.
"Its the type of encryption that if police/FBI/etc encounter, they try some common passwords, but its useless to attempt to crack unless its of major importance."
Such as a prosecution under the CJA.
But luckily TrueCrypt comes with the plausible deniability fucntion which, as yet, I have not explored but have been reliably informed is very good. It works by creating a visible encrypted container (to which it is 'safe' to release the key to an adversary) and can contain some fake files (eg a spreadsheet named 'bank details' filled with crap) but also a second layer of encryption which is not visible (not 100% sure how that works yet, not currently storing anything I need to be plausibly denaiable about) and contains the actual files you wish to keep safe.


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The standard modus operandi of a work of "conspiracy theory" is fairly straightforward. The author/researcher takes some commonly accepted historical narrative, and lavishes scepticism upon it, while simultaneously maintaining an alternative understanding of what "really" happened, one that ostensibly better fits the considered facts.
While Dave McGowan's Weird Scenes Inside the Canyon : Laurel Canyon, Covert Ops & The Dark Heart of the Hippie Dream, indubitably follows this approach, its focus is utterly unique. Not to put too fine a point on it, the book is no less than the Official Classic Rock Conspiracy Theory, with individual chapters tackling the unlikely subjects of Frank Zappa, the Doors, Love, the Beach Boys, the Byrds, Gram Parsons and more, the careers of which are scrutinized for the fingerprints of the secret state.
What you make of McGowan's criteria in and of itself (which ranges fairly widely, and at times wildly, from a "tell-tale" preoccupation with the occult to heavy military-industrial family ties), to my mind the virtue of Weird Scenes dwells in the ensuing atmosphere of incredible fairy-tale strangeness—not unlike Joan Didion's own famous look at California in the late sixties, The White Album. On almost every page, movie-star mansions, knitted with secret passages, spontaneously combust; murders, suicides and overdoses spread through the celebrity populace; cults spring up peopled with mobsters and spies… and all the while, this timeless, intriguing music keeps on geysering away. I contacted McGowan about his bizarre book earlier this week…
Thomas McGrath: Hi Dave. Could you begin please by telling us something about your previous work?
David McGowan: My work as a political/social critic began around 1997, when I began to see signs that the political landscape in this country was about to change in rather profound ways. That was also the time that I first ventured onto the internet, which opened up a wealth of new research possibilities. I put up my first website circa 1998, and an adaptation of that became my first book, Derailing Democracy, in 2000. That first book, now out of print, was a warning to the American people that all the changes we have seen since the events of September 11, 2001 – the attacks on civil rights, privacy rights, and due process rights; the militarization of the nation's police forces; the waging of multiple wars; the rise of surveillance technology and data mining, etc. – were already in the works and just waiting for a provocation to justify their implementation. My second book, Understanding the F-Word, was a review of twentieth-century US history that attempted to answer the question: "if this is in fact where we're headed, then how did we get here?" Since 9-11, I've spent a good deal of time researching the events of that day and looked into a wide range of other topics. My third book, Programmed to Kill, was a look at the reality and mythology of what exactly a serial killer is. For the past six years, I have spent most of my time digging into the 1960s and 1970s Laurel Canyon counterculture scene, which has now become my fourth book, Weird Scenes Inside the Canyon.
Thomas McGrath: Am I right in presuming that you take it as a given fact that power networks are essentially infected by occultism? Are these cults essentially Satanic, or what?
David McGowan: Yes, I do believe that what you refer to as power networks, otherwise known as secret societies, are occult in nature. The symbolism can be seen everywhere, if you choose not to maneuver your way through the world deaf, dumb and blind. And I believe that it has been that way for a very long time. As for them being Satanic, I suppose it depends upon how you define Satanic. I personally don't believe the teachings of either Satanism or Christianity, which are really just opposite sides of the same coin. I don't believe that there is a God or a devil, and I don't believe that those on the upper rungs of the ladder on either side believe so either. These are belief systems that are used to manipulate the minds of impressionable followers. In the case of Satanism, it is, to me, a way to covertly sell a fascist mindset, which is the direction the country, and the rest of the world, is moving. Those embracing the teachings think they are rebelling against the system, but they are in reality reinforcing it. Just as the hippies did. And just as so-called Patriots and Anarchists are. I don't believe there has been a legitimate resistance movement in this country for a very long time.
Thomas McGrath: Tell us about Weird Scenes Inside the Canyon. What is this new book's central thesis?
David McGowan: To the extent that it has a central thesis, I would say that it is that the music and counterculture scene that sprung to life in the 1960s was not the organic, grassroots resistance movement that it is generally perceived to be, but rather a movement that was essentially manufactured and steered. And a corollary to that would be that for a scene that was supposed to be all about peace, love and understanding, there was a very dark, violent underbelly that this book attempts to expose.
Thomas McGrath: How convinced are you by it and why?
David McGowan: Very convinced. It's been a long journey and virtually everything I have discovered – including the military/intelligence family backgrounds of so many of those on the scene, both among the musicians and among their actor counterparts; the existence of a covert military facility right in the heart of the canyon; the prior connections among many of the most prominent stars; the fact that some of the guiding lights behind both the Rand Corporation and the Project for a New American Century were hanging out there at the time, as were the future governor and lieutenant governor of California, and, by some reports, J. Edgar Hoover and various other unnamed politicos and law enforcement personnel; and the uncanny number of violent deaths connected to the scene – all tend to indicate that the 1960s counterculture was an intelligence operation.
Thomas McGrath: You propose that hippie culture was established to neutralise the anti-war movement. But I also interpreted your book as suggesting that, as far as you're concerned, there's also some resonance between what you term "psychedelic occultism" (the hippie counterculture) and the "elite" philosophy/theology? You think this was a second reason for its dissemination?
David McGowan: Yes, I do. Hippie culture is now viewed as synonymous with the anti-war movement, but as the book points out, that wasn't always the case. A thriving anti-war movement existed before the first hippie emerged on the scene, along with a women's rights movement, a black empowerment/Black Panther movement, and various other movements aimed at bringing about major changes in society. All of that was eclipsed by and subsumed by the hippies and flower children, who put a face on those movements that was offensive to mainstream America and easy to demonize. And as you mentioned, a second purpose was served as well – indoctrinating the young and impressionable into a belief system that serves the agenda of the powers that be.
Thomas McGrath: One thing your book does very convincingly, I think, is argue that many if not most of the main movers in the sixties counterculture were, not to put too fine a point on it, horrendous, cynical degenerates. However, one might argue that a predilection for drugs, alcohol, and even things like violence and child abuse, does not make you a member of a government cult. You disagree?
David McGowan: No. I've known a lot of people throughout my life with a predilection for drugs and alcohol, none of whom were involved in any cults, government or otherwise. And I don't believe that a predilection for drugs makes one a degenerate. The focus on drug use in the book is to illustrate the point that none of the scene's movers and shakers ever suffered any legal consequences for their rampant and very open use of, and sometimes trafficking of, illicit drugs. The question posed is why, if these people were really challenging the status quo, did the state not use its law enforcement powers to silence troublemakers? I do have zero tolerance for violence towards and abuse of children, which some people in this story were guilty of. But that again doesn't make someone a member of a cult – though it does make them seriously morally challenged.
Thomas McGrath: You say in the book that you were always a fan of sixties music and culture. Weirdly, I found that, even while reading Weird Scenes, I was almost constantly listening to the artists you were denouncing. I mean, I found albums like Pet Sounds, Forever Changes, Return of the Grievous Angel,et al sounded especially weird in the context, but I still couldn't resist sticking them on. I was wondering if you still listen to these records yourself?
David McGowan: Yes, I do. The very first rock concert I ever attended was Three Dog Night circa 1973 – a Laurel Canyon band, though I did not know that until about five years ago. To my mind, the greatest guitarist who ever lived was Jimi Hendrix, and Janis Joplin was arguably the finest female vocalist – in terms of raw power and emotion – to ever take the stage. I don't know that it is accurate to describe my book as "denouncing" various artists. Brian Wilson, who composed Pet Sounds, is described as the finest and most admired composer of his generation. The guys from Love, architects of Forever Changes, are presented as among the most talented musicians of the era. Frank Zappa is acknowledged as an immensely talented musician, composer and arranger. And so on. It is true that I believe that some of the most famed artists to emerge from Laurel Canyon are vastly overrated, with Jim Morrison and David Crosby quickly coming to mind. And it's true that on some of the most loved albums that came out of the canyon, the musicians who interpreted the songs weren't the ones on the album covers. And it's also true that, unlike other books that have covered the Laurel Canyon scene, Weird Scenes doesn't sugarcoat things. But the undeniable talent and artistry of many of the canyon's luminaries is acknowledged. And the book also shines a little bit of light on some of the tragically forgotten figures from that era, like Judee Sill and David Blue, which could lead to readers rediscovering some of those artists and the talents that they had to offer.
Weird Scenes Inside the Canyon: Laurel Canyon, Covert Ops & The Dark Heart of the Hippie Dream is available now in special pre-release hardback only from Headpress. The paperback is out next month, and should be available from all strange bookshops.
Previously on Dangerous Minds:
Beyond the Doors: Conspiracy theories about the deaths of Jimi, Janis and Jim


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ON BROADWAY: "AFTER MIDNIGHT" I wasn't sure I wanted to see this 90-minute musical revue of songs by Duke Ellington, Harold Arlen and Cab Calloway, which stars Fantasia and opens Sunday at the Brooks Atkinson Theater. But a colleague recommended it, so I went. It has some of the best dancing, costumes and singing in some time. You may want to go back weekly.
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It's quite alright. After all, you're only human.
I'm simply interested in transhumanism as both a philosophy in general and a philosophy of science. I also want robot eyes when these give out.
Agreed. Responsibility limits us, we must make the best of what we have. If all we have is kitchen knives, vodka and magnets, so be it. If humanity as a whole was "responsible", we would not have as much information on sensory extension and "bio-hacking" as we do. If it was not for "irresponsible" people such as Lepht, most of said information would be reserved for the wealthy. Besides, where is the fun in being responsible?
I am glad I found this thread. I am also a Transhumanist. I however, do not believe the singularity will necessarily occur. I understand that humans have a need to improve themselves beyond what they are capable of doing with the bodies that they are born in. What I do not like is the direction that some of my fellows in Transhumanism are going in regards to the singularity. It is almost as if most of them are looking to the event as christians look to armageddon....or the rapture. We should not go this way; replacing one form of devoted fanaticism with another. Instead we should be cautious and study carefully the pros and cons of each new advancement and find the best ways to use them for the improvement of life for all of humanity. Like most here I'm very familiar with science fiction. One of the things that always occurs to me when somebody proposes that humans should all adopt a new technology is the line from "Ghost In the Shell" wherein Major Kusanagi is explaining to Togusa, a rookie recruit, why she chose him to join a group of cyborgs who are almost 100% machine, when he has had only one modification. She said: " If we all reacted the same way, we'd be predictable, and there's always more than one way to view a situation. What's true for the group is also true for the individual. It's simple: Overspecialize, and you breed in weakness. It's slow death." This is why I say there must be those who do not use technology to change themselves. This diversity will be better for the whole of humanity in the long run. In the same respect, we need people who will take to this new tech and use it for everything they can. I will gladly be one of the tech users...any thoughts?
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February 12, 2014 + A Sacrament of Healing
by St. Diadochos of Photike, Gnostic Chapters, 17, from Repentance and Confession, by John Chrysavgis
Just as bodily wounds that are not cared for are hardened and do not feel the bitterness of the medicine used by doctors, yet when they are cleansed they begin to feel the effect of the medicine and consequently are healed rapidly, so also with the soul . . . when it begins to be purified with great care, then it feels the fear of God burning it like a lifegiving medicine and it is judged while its [the soul's] passions are burned.
St. Meletius the Archbishop of Antioch
You appeared to your flock as a rule of faith, an image of humility and a teacher of abstinence. Because of your lowliness, Heaven was opened to you. Because of your poverty, riches were granted to you. O holy bishop, Meletius, pray to Christ our God to save our souls!
Kontakion, Tone 6
The apostate Macedonius fled in fear before your spiritual courage, but we your servants run to you to gain your intercession! Father Meletius, converser with the angels and fiery sword of Christ our God, we praise you as a star bringing light to all!


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News Oliver Perez has thrown 10 scoreless innings in the Mexican Leagues is best greeted with a who-cares yawn. Afterall, we've heard news of such prowess during spring training and rehab assignments before only to watch him unravel when facing major league hitters.
Word his fastball barely touches 90 isn't encouraging news. Low-velocity pitchers can be successful, but only if their control is impeccable and they know how to set up and work hitters. That has never been the case with Perez.
When Perez was having problems several years ago, I wondered how he might do in situational relief because he still had his fastball. But, that's gone and he must rely on guile and smarts, both of which he has in short supply.
Even so, Perez will probably get a chance to earn a role in spring training because the Mets don't have many options and it doesn't appear as if they'll be signing anything significant this winter.
They'd love to trade him, but that's not going to happen. Nobody wants to pay $12 million for all that baggage. Even if the Mets eat a large portion of his contract, Perez isn't attractive based on what has happened.
Cutting him loose is something we all think about, but Sandy Alderson isn't likely to do that because the Mets don't want to pay for nothing. Solution? They will role the dice in the hope Perez finds something that will make him viable. With Hisanori Takahashi gone and Pedro Feliciano declining arbitration today, Perez will get an opportunity by default.
Even when he was Coin Flip there was a chance of him throwing a good game. Now, there is none.
If Perez doesn't have it in the spring and refuses a minor league assignment again, then I can see the Mets ditching him. Alderson is here to change the culture and I don't see him putting up with another year of carrying Perez on the major league roster and not using him.
Perez's attitude and performance last year was poisonous and no good can come with duplicating last year.


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This isn't a trash talk thread. I am a big 49er fan but I'm not blinded by homerism. I respect the Hawks' talent and look forward to a battle for the division crown.
On that note I know an Ok amount about the seahawks (starting players, great addition of talent by PC and JS after exodus of many players, ect) but I do not have an in depth knowledge of the team.
What are some things that a niner fan should know about the hawks? What are some misconceptions? Who are some unheralded players to date that will break out? Overrated/underrated players? Any insight into the Hawks offensive and defensive schemes, ect....
Finally, if you have some questions about the 49ers (idk if you will) but I'd be more than happy to civilly and honestly discuss the team.


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Project White Truck: 2010 Dodge Ram 3500Posted in Project Vehicles on May 1, 2011
Last month we took our '10 Ram 3500 to a local Dodge dealership to get some Mopar upgrades. This truck is our base-model bruiser that is earning monthly upgrades to make it more useful and off-roadable. It started as a basic ST package Ram with vinyl seats, floor mats, a Cummins diesel, and manual transmission. Last month this no-frills killer grew up a little with a Mopar leveling kit and 35-inch BFG's on the stock steel wheels.
We decided a few aftermarket upgrades were next on the list, but nothing extreme, as this truck should be everyman's everything 4x4. The truck does tow rig duties most of the time and also serves as daily driver and general junk hauler, but we really dream of more backcountry exploring. We envision traveling desolate dirt tracks, finding scenic campsites, and basically hanging out in the woods, desert, or wherever for a few days-maybe hunting, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, prospecting, or just escaping. In fact, we did just that in last month's inaugural White Truck Road Trip.
To make our truck the perfect base camp, we recently added a rugged Caravan Camper on the back. It's seems the trend of building expedition vehicles is in full swing these days, but we like to call this our "white work truck that gets to go exploring on vacation days."


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Vince Carter scored 26 points to pass Larry Bird on the NBA's career scoring list, and the Dallas Mavericks headed into the All-Star break with a 123-100 victory against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night.
Carter scored 17 of Dallas' last 21 points in the third quarter to help turn aside a Sacramento rally. He made five of seven 3-pointers in the quarter and ended the night with 21,796 career points for 29th on the all-time list. Bird had 21,791.
Dirk Nowitzki finished with 17 points, including a 3-pointer to put Dallas ahead 100-79 early in the fourth quarter.
Tyreke Evans scored 23 for the Kings, who lost their 18th straight regular season game in Dallas dating back almost 10 years.
Carter was 6 of 9 from beyond the arc and finished 13 of 34 from 3-point range.
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Kerala Wildlife: Tonic to the Souls of Nature Lovers
Kerala Wildlife
A large Indian wildlife book, start to finish, could take one to two years. But it could not satisfy my thirst to explore the divine greens and click the rarest & endangered species of animals / birds in India. All I really wanted to do was wildlife photography. I feel like I'm nothing without wildlife. They are the stars. I feel awkward without them.
And then I booked my tickets to Kerala – God's own country. This was the ideal place where I could find the most exciting wildlife patters flourished amongst soothing greens and serene waterways. It was a two day journey by train, so I bought Kerala travel guide along with me. Those two days I kept on reading about Kerala wildlife and its enchanting elements.
The first place I came across was Periyar Tiger Reserve. Easily accessible from Madurai, Trivandrum, Cochin and Thekkady – Periyar is one of the most prestigious regions on the high ranges of the Western Ghats. Tranquil countryside, rich plantations, thick jungles and much more – I could imagine the true beauty of this fascinating natural wildlife sanctuary. Kerala vacation guide says that Periyar comprises of 171 grass species, 143 orchid species, 35 mammal species and over 265 avifauna species. That was a true love without any sight, where I lost my soul to the diverse geomorphology, wildlife and beautiful landscapes of Kerala.
Later, Kerala travel guide transported me to Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, the second habitat of the endangered giant squirrel in India. Located in the rain shadow region of the Western Ghats, the sanctuary occupies the forested region on either side of the Marayoor – Udumalped Road. Elephants, Gaurs, Spotted Deers, Panthers, Sambars, Hanuman Langurs & Rabbits can also be easily spotted here.
Later I came to know that Eravikulam National Park, Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary and Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary are some other ideal places to visit if you are a wildlife lover. These wildlife sanctuaries in Kerala are so well nurtured by the divine nature that one will surely surrender his spirit. And after two days – I was there at Trivandrum railway station – all set to explore the virgin beauty of this charming state.


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Three new girls will represent the annual "It's A White County Christmas" festival. Caroline Campbell, Lauren Campbell and Mikaela Goodwin were each crowned in their respective categories during the third annual pageant Saturday, Nov. 16 at Carmi-White County High School's auditorium.
Three new girls will represent the annual "It's A White County Christmas" festival. Caroline Campbell, Lauren Campbell and Mikaela Goodwin were each crowned in their respective categories during the third annual pageant Saturday, Nov. 16 at Carmi-White County High School's auditorium.
Five girls were vying for the title of Miss Merry Christmas 2013 to follow in the footsteps of last year's winner, Dayna Burnett. Caroline Campbell, Eva Ochs, Kayla Mayberry, Whitley Verble and Breona Melendez were all onstage in both holiday wear and formal wear during the competition. The girls also provided onstage introductions of themselves as well as an answer to a randomly selected question. Prior to the event, they also conducted individual interviews with the three judges Morgan Meador of Mt. Carmel and Katie York and Brianna from Indiana.
Caroline Campbell, former Junior Miss White County Queen, was selected as the winner of the crown. Eva Ochs was the First Runner Up while Whitley Verble was selected as Miss Congeniality.
Caroline received $250 in Carmi Chamber of Commerce bucks along with a crown and sash. She also received a bouquet of flowers courtesy of Stein's Flowers, a gift certificate to The Courtyard and Logo Graphics and a scarf from The Berry Basket.
Ochs received $100 in Carmi Chamber bucks along with a sash and bouquet from Stein's Flowers. Verble received a sash, $50 in Carmi Chamber bucks and a bouquet from Stein's.
A total of seven girls were in the contest for Junior Miss Merry Christmas, a new division for 2013. Lauren Campbell was selected as the winner from the contestants with Alexis Conner selected as first runner up. Other participants in the competition included Brianna Anderson, Gabbie Knox, Jewell Gwaltney, Tory Rose and Emily McGhee.
Lauren received a crown and sash along with $100 in Carmi Chamber of Commerce bucks and a bouquet of flowers from Stein's Flowers. Conner received $50 in Chamber bucks as well as a sash.
A full stage of contestants was on hand for the Little Miss Merry Christmas title. Last year's winner, Haley Rankin, was on hand to assist in crowning a new winner from the field of 14. The winner selected was Mikaela Goodwin of Carmi, who received a crown and sash, Christmas Charm and $50 Chamber Bucks from the Chamber of Commerce and a bouquet of flowers from Stein's Flowers.
Other contestants in the category were Lilyona Anderson, Alexis Schieder, Elissa Montiel, Lily Buchanan, Mahayla Clore, Nathalie Westfall, Allee Martin, Laney Ingram, Kloe Halligan, CeaAirra McGill, Evelyn Rose, Gabriella Spencer and Rose Gwaltney.
Jc Tinsley served as emcee for the event that was coordinated by Emily Williams. Danielle Short of Danielle Short Photography provided all photography during the pageant and Sherri Passmore was on hand for decorating and sound. Merle Norman Cosmetics and Boutique provided gifts for the judges. Other sponsors who made the event possible included H.D. Bean Jewelers and CWCHS for the use of the auditorium.
Caroline, Lauren and Mikaela will make their first public appearance at the opening ceremonies for "It's A White County Christmas" set for Friday, Nov. 22 at Veteran's Memorial Park. White County HCE will provide a Chocolate Tasting event from 4 until 7 p.m. at the Farm Bureau building and the tree lighting will take place at 6 p.m. The museums will be open and a holiday stroll in downtown Carmi will take place to area businesses.
Activities continue Saturday, Nov. 23 with the Holiday and Craft Vendor Show beginning at 9 a.m. in the Farm Bureau building along with the Reindeer Run at 10 a.m. and Festival of Trees in the Community Room at Old National Bank sponsored by the Wabash Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution. The White County Senior Center will also provide soup and sandwiches from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
This year's "It's a White County Christmas" celebration, sponsored by Huck's, will continue Saturday, Nov. 30 with the annual parade, featuring the three new queens for the event. The parade will also signify the arrival of Santa Claus and he will be available to see children in his house, located on Main Cross Street in Carmi. Construction on Santa's House began early Monday morning (today) and will remain there until the Christmas season.
Santa will also be the guest of honor at the Breakfast with Santa event held at the American Legion Saturday, Dec. 7.
For more information on the festival, contact the Carmi Chamber of Commerce at 382-7606 or visit the Website at whitecochristmas.com.