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Until now — we’ve just learned about a new one called feedle.
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Warning hike in hotel rates is tourism threat
A CONTINUING surge in the cost of Dublin hotel rooms risks reducing the capital's attraction as a value-for-money European destination, a new report has warned.
The study, from accountancy and advisory firm Crowe Horwath Ireland, shows that average room rates in Dublin jumped by €16.44, or 14.7pc, to €128.27 a night during 2016. But the same report insists that current average rates being charged need to be sustained to maintain profit levels and support the business case for new hotels.
Aiden Murphy, the partner at Crowe Horwath who prepared the report, also said that the recovery of Ireland's hotel sector has been achieved "across the board", with regional hotels also posting strong increases in average room rates during 2016.
He said that in Dublin, the cost of building each hotel room averages out at €300,000.
"The annual profit per room is €20,000, so that's a 15-year payback. Our view is that profits need to be at this level, otherwise you find that projects which people are looking at at the moment will be delayed," he said.
Ryanair chief commercial officer Kenny Jacobs cautioned yesterday that Ireland needs to become increasingly competitive in order to attract more tourists from mainland Europe as a slide in the value of sterling slashes the number of visitors from Britain.
Meanwhile, Ireland's largest hotel operator, Dalata, has secured competition clearance to acquire the freehold and certain parts of the Clayton Hotel on Cardiff Lane in Dublin, and also the Clarion Hotel in Liffey Valley.


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A Critical Look At “Forever on the Mountain –
The Truth Behind One of Mountaineering’s Most Controversial and Mysterious Disasters”– a Book by James M. Tabor
Acknowlegement and Thanks
|I want to thank the many knowledgeable people who guided and assisted me in my efforts to respond to the claims in Tabor’s book – Wayne Merry and Joe Wilcox both were courageous enough to read my first draft – and provided me with invaluable input. Frank Norris, Bill Romberg, Daryl Miller, Brian Okonek and Jim Okonek for shared their own experience, research and resources.
Their knowledge and support will always be appreciated by my family and I hope that this ‘review’ has been helpful to anyone interested in the tragic events of 1967 and especially to the families of the lost men and their climbing companions who survived the storm. If my Dad had been alive when Tabor’s book was published his greatest concern would have been for them – would Tabor’s conclusions have confused them or caused them unnecessary pain…
A special thanks for my dear friends Suzanne Rust and Lila Dickhaus and Sean and Joyce Robbins, Pam and Dave Kyzer and my amazing siblings – Andy, Kevin and Marietta . And of course my Mom who, along with my Dad instilled in us the ability to see right from wrong and the courage to stand up and be heard.
Thanks also to Paul Anderson who so kindly told me that Dad was, “One of his heroes….” and Dave Johnston for being so kind as to spend an hour on the phone with a complete stranger – just when I needed it.
And lastly to you – for taking the time to read this….. If you want to truly know more about this tragedy consider reading White Winds by Joe Wilcox. Wilcox’s book does an excellent job of examining criticism’s that were made after the accident as well as chronicling his own “first hand” experience. Howard Snyder’s book Hall of the Mountain King is also a “first hand” look at the expedition, but from a different perspective.
|The REAL Truth:|
|"The 7 men were hit by an unprecedented storm that prevented anyone from doing any more than was done..."|
|The "Obvious Choice" of NPS rescue coordinator was not the most "practical choice"...|
|The Alaska Rescue Group (Now called The Alaska Mountain Rescue Group) was the most experienced resource available..|
|The Winter Ascent Rescue was not mounted in "a matter of hours" and was undertaken after their storm had abated...|
|An Air Force C130 or other high altitude observation plane would not have made a difference.|
|July 20, 1967, the day that Wilcox radioed for help.|
|The role of Don Sheldon & Bradford Washburn and the authors assertions about their errors and misjudgements.|
|Tabor's Conclusion is Wrong|
|Acknowlegements and Thanks|
|Attachment #1, Attachment #2, Attachment #3|
|email comments to webmaster|
|Download the original document from which this site was created|
|Go to the next page|

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Whilst not comprehensive, here are some Pagan friendly resources that I can personally recommend.
- Rome (2005-2007). One of the best television series I have ever seen - set in ancient Rome during Caesar's time. Some of the historical detail is blatantly wrong, but the atmosphere and story line of the series is brilliantly engaging.
- Vikings (2013+) The first few seasons of Vikings are brilliant, though unfortunately the writing starts to weaken from season 4 onwards. It loosely follows the story of Ragnar Lodbrok. Like Rome, it is not historically accurate but seeks instead to evoke the spirit of the times, which is mostly does extremely well.
- Agora (2009). Already a Pagan classic - based on the life of Neoplatonist philosopher and mathematician Hypatia, who was murdered by Christian fanatics in the 5th century CE. This is a really fantastic, inspiring film.
- Pan's Labyrinth (orig. El Laberinto del Fauno, 2006). The Pagan themes are subtle, but the magic is not. This is a really beautiful, haunting film with much depth.
- Game of Thrones (2011+). The Pagan themes are generally pretty subtle, but with most of the characters professing belief in polytheistic religions it is clear that the series is fundamentally Pagan friendly. Better still, the storyline is brilliantly engrossing.
- Gladiator (2000) There are only a few Pagan references in this film but where they occur they are brilliant, in particular the references to the afterlife.
- The Borgias (2011-2013). Ok, so it isn't strongly pro-Pagan but it certainly isn't pro-Christian either. There are a number of Pagan sympathetic scenes, particularly during season 2. This is probably the most sumptuous and decadent TV series I've ever seen. I love it!
Some documentaries that give a fascinating insight into the Germanic tribes during the Roman period are The Germanic Tribes: Barbarians against Rome; The Germanic Tribes: Battle of the Teutoberg Forest; The Germanic Tribes: Pax Romana; Barbarians - the Franks; Barbarians - the Goths; and Enemies of Rome - the Vandals (this latter documentary is also interesting because it demonstrates how 5th century Christian intolerance and preoccupation with heresy - which replaced Pagan syncretism - played out as a contributing factor in the fall of the western Roman empire). Dealing with the post-Roman period, Barbarians II: The Saxons is enjoyable and edifying, as is Barbarians - The Lombards. On Pagan Vikings see Neil Oliver's Who Were the Vikings and Vikings - The Trading Empire. On pre-Christian Paganism more generally, from a mostly Celto-Germanic perspective, see Richard Rudgeley's Pagans. See also Secrets of the Viking Sword for a really fantastic and illuminating documentary about sword making. Germanic Heathenry is not discussed in Nymphomaniac but there are definite hints of Paganism in this disturbing but ultimately enjoyable film by Denmark's most in/famous film maker, Lars von Trier.
Regarding ancient Celts Neil Oliver's A History of Celtic Britain: Age of Warriors is highly engaging. The Wicker Man (1973) purports to deal with reconstructionist Celtic polytheism, however, this movie is not really pro-Pagan imo, but it is entertaining (make sure you don't accidentally watch the Nicholas Cage remake though).

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hummus, carrots, celery, pita
finely chopped, tomato, cucumber, feta, garlic, kalamata olives, basil, evoo on toasted crostini
fried served with chipotle aioli
cream cheese poppers served with avocado ranch
jumbo butterflied shrimp lightly breaded in coconut seasoning and fried to perfection- served with mango habanero sauce
1lb of drummettes tossed in your choice of buffalo or BBQ sauce- served with carrots, celery and avocado ranch
Please, no substitions or modifications.
**Add to any salad: Bacon Crumbles $1.95, Amish Chicken $2.95, Prosciutto $3.95, Lemon Pepper Shrimp $4.95 or Grilled Calamari $4.95
our take on the greek salad! with finely chopped lettuce, tomato, red onion, chickpeas, pepperoncini, kalamata olives, celery, feta, tzatziki dressing, evoo and pita crumbles.
chopped romaine, roma tomato, evoo, parmesan, ground pepper, pita crumbles and caesar dressing.
arugula, mandarin orange, candied walnut, red onion, goat cheese and champagne vinaigrette.
fresh tomato, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, aged balsamic and evoo.
**Add to any flatbread: Bacon Crumbles $1.75, Amish Chicken $2.75, Prosciutto $3.75 or Lemmon Pepper Shrimp $4.95
san marzano tomato, prosciutto, fresh arugula, grape tomatoes, shaved red onion, parmesan and evoo.
buffalo chicken, fresh mozzarella, celery, jalapeno and avocado ranch drizzle
san marzano tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil and evoo
All of our beef & lamb are 100% Grass Fed and sourced from the Lake Geneva area. Our Chicken is Amish pasture raised.
All burgers & sandwiches are served with kettle chips.
Substitute pasta salad for $1; french fries for $2; parmesan truffle fries for $3.50; house salad for $2.50. All burgers are cooked to medium. We are unable to accommodate specific temperature requests except for well done.
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two marinated skewers grilled to perfection- served with, tzatziki, a side salad and pita.
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In the long run, earnings are the most important driver of stock prices. So, it would make sense that stock prices would fall if earnings expectations fell and vice versa. But in recent years, that relationship hasn’t held.
“Markets stopped following fundamentals about two years ago,” said Matt King, a credit products strategist with Citi. In a new presentation, King included a slide titled “Distorted Markets,” which included the chart below.

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Source: Adapted from an activity in the book, Playing with a Full Deck, 52 Team Activities Using a Deck of Playing Cards by Michelle Cummings.
- Ask each participant to bring a deck of playing cards to the virtual meeting, or provide images of playing cards.
- You could also have a deck of cards yourself on video and move the cards for the participants.
- Group Size: 2-4 people per card set. Once you explain the task, send people into breakout rooms to solve the puzzle.
- There are three ways to divide the cards:
- First set: Aces, Jacks, Queen, Kings.
- Second set: Twos, Threes, Fours, Fives.
- Third set: Sixes, Sevens, Eights, Nines.
- Puzzle Challenge: This activity is Sudoku-like. Ask participants to shuffle their small deck and place the cards in a 4x4 grid pattern on their desk or table. By sliding the cards into different positions, they need to figure out the puzzle where no row or column of the grid has the same suit or the same number/rank.
- See the picture for the answer!
- What was difficult about this activity for you?
- What strategies did you and your team come up with to be successful?
- Were all of the ideas listened to in the group?
- How did you communicate your ideas to others?

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Ten years ago, the United Nations Security Council passed a landmark resolution calling on governments to protect women from rape during war time and to tap the power of women to keep the peace and rebuild societies once the fighting has stopped.
Has the resolution made any difference in the struggle against gender-based violence? Are women in war-torn countries faring any better today than they were a decade ago? Do women finally have a place at the table in peace negotiations and in reconstruction?
The State of World Population 2010 will show what has been accomplished in places affected by ongoing conflicts or by military occupation. It will also show the special challenges of countries that have endured both political instability and natural disaster.


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Tue 19 June, 7 PM
Manuela and Hauser & Wirth Los Angeles are delighted to present the ‘Salon Series in the Garden’– a distinctive dining experience for creative thinkers interested in the culinary and visual arts. Each salon brings together noted guest speakers to explore various topics pertaining to art, architecture, nature, food, and music. The ideas shared in the conversation will then foster further discussion over a family-style meal by Chef Kris Tominaga.
Join us for our first salon in LA, which will feature a conversation with British photographer Sir Don McCullin, CBE and KCRW radio host Warren Olney. The two veterans of their fields will discuss photography in journalism and how the form has changed over the past 50 years. On the occasion of McCullin’s first gallery exhibition in the United States, this talk will shed light on the unvarnished grit of traditional photojournalism through McCullin and Olney’s lived accounts of human conflict as seen from across the world.
7 pm Welcome cocktail
7.30 pm Conversation and dinner
Family Style Dinner by Chef Kris Tominaga:
Biscuits & honey butter
Stonefruit, country ham, burrata, red skinned peanuts, garden herbs
Summer corn & tomato salad, wild rice, jalapeños, ricotta salata, basil, lime
Grilled hanger steak, cucumber, tomato vinaigrette
Pee wee potatoes & charred pole beans, cumin-chili butter, toasted seeds
Harry’s Berries strawberry shortcake & garden mint
Tickets to this event are $50. Price includes welcome cocktail, conversation, and family style meal with a glass of wine. Spaces limited, please book your place here.


Nationwide, more diesel driving bans threaten. Under the pressure of the CDU, CSU transport Minister Andreas Scheuer promises to be a new concept for the exhaust retrofit. And appeals to the automotive industry.
Transport Minister, Andreas Scheuer (CSU) has announced it will vehicles in the face of further threat of driving bans, a new concept to rework on older diesel. “We will make technical thoughts, how do we get existing vehicles cleaner,” he said in a Twitter spread the video message. “We need but also the automotive manufacturers.” Without their willingness, “to provide for the future of diesel fuel”, won’t it be possible for such a concept.
Is this the solution?
This could apparently include the months in the Federal government’s controversial Hardware retrofits. “In the case of Euro 5 can be summarized into the eyes,” said Scheuer on Friday in the TV channel n-tv, on the question of whether such a Hardware conversion will now be sought from the Federal government. The Cabinet arguing for months, if, in addition to the already running software of updates from 6.3 million diesel cars, also the exhaust gas cleaning retrofit directly on the engine necessary.
Minister of transport, Scheuer has, at last, however, the pressure from the Union grew. The North Rhine-Westphalian environment Minister, Ursula Heinen calls-Esser (CDU), nitrogen-oxide catalytic converters in older diesel cars.
CDU of North Rhine-Westphalia increased pressure on Scheuer
“According to the calculations of our authority to retrofit brings a significant improvement in air quality, especially in cities like Cologne and Düsseldorf,” said Heinen-Esser of the MIRROR. Technically vehicles, the installation of so-called SCR catalysts is at least one-third of all diesel. The measure it considers to be suitable to preserve local authorities not to impose driving bans for these cars.
The land Minister calls on Scheuer, to create the legal conditions for it. For the of your authority on 1500 to 3000 euros estimated installation costs per vehicle, the car industry should pay. North Rhine-Westphalia to Hesse and Baden-Württemberg, another of the CDU mitregiertes state that is committed to Hardware retrofits.
Additional driving bans threaten
The Federal environment Minister, Svenja Schulze (SPD) had already expressed its support for Hardware modifications at the expense of the auto maker quickly. German Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) had announced a decision until the end of September.
The concept should be elaborated in the coming days, the Minister announced. It should also be discussed, “as a transition into a new vehicle”. Whether scouring for financial aid for the car says the buyer, he said.
Federal Minister Andi Scheuer prohibited on court judgments to #drive: We can affected Diesel-driver not in the rain. We are working on a new concept, to give people security. To do this, we need mandatory for the car manufacturers. @BMVI pic.twitter.com/ovPe8pbgJp
— Wolfgang Ainetter (@WAinetter) 14. September 2018
Many German cities have bans on diesel threaten to drive the car because the air oxides of too much harmful nitrogen (NOx) is charged. Many experts believe that current measures are sufficient to prevent further driving prohibitions. There are already several court cases, many drivers want to retrofit their diesel cars in the private Initiative.
Unpleasant topic for the CDU in Hesse-election campaign
Merkel had recently announced in a meeting of the Union group, after Participants indicated that they would take care of the retrofitting of diesel vehicles. The theme of the game in the Hesse state election campaign, a role that citizens asked many questions.
Also in Frankfurt am Main sentence threatens to a court a ban on older Diesel. 28. October will be chosen in the state of Hesse. Prime Minister and CDU Vice Volker Bouffier keeps Hardware retrofits. In Stuttgart, there will be the turn of the year driving bans in Hamburg, you are in two sections.
In addition to the SPD and Parts of the CDU, Green, FDP and Left for Hardware retrofitting. The AfD is opposed to it. If the car maker can be obliged to the technical retrofits, however, is controversial. Conceivable some politicians would be from the point of view that industry and taxpayers will bear the cost together.


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Self-proclaimed writer and singer.
Others-proclaimed cynical bitch.
22 years old, more jaded than I should be.
Feminist, intellectualist, agnostic.
SuperWhoLockian, Loki fangirl.
A little pretentious.
A little hypocritical.
A little condescending.
And I already love it. The writing is great, the voice acting is great, the controls are tight and intuitive. I can already tell Lili is gonna be one of my favorite characters, I think. And Dogen, gotta love Dogen.
Raz: “So this is it, the mental world.”
Elton: “It looks like a dentist’s office.”
Raz: “A mental dentist’s office.”


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Findings are presented on a U.K. study of 41 gay father families, 40 lesbian mother families, and 49 heterosexual parent families with an adopted child aged 3–9 years. Standardized interview and observational and questionnaire measures of parental well-being, quality of... View more
Abidin, R. (1990). Parenting Stress Index test manual. Charlottesville, VA: Pediatric Psychology Press.
Aspland, H., & Gardner, F. (2003). Observational measures of parent child interaction. Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 8, 136-144.
Bakeman, R., & Gottman, J. (1997). Observing interaction: An introduction to sequential analysis. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.
Biblarz, T., & Stacey, J. (2010). How does the gender of parents matter? Journal of Marriage and Family, 72, 3-22. doi:10.1111/j.1741-3737.2009.00678.x
Bornstein, M. H. (Ed.). (2002). Handbook of parenting (2nd ed.). Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.
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Review: Hakuoki: Memories of the Shinsengumi (Nintendo 3DS)
25 November 2013
Summary: Hakuoki: Memories of the Shinsengumi is essentially Demon of the Fleeting Blossom with a couple of extras, which isn’t a bad thing, as those who don’t own a PSP or Vita now get to play this game too.
Summary: Hakuoki 3D: Memories of the Shinsugami suits a very particular niche, and it does so with admirable confidence. A visual novel that casts you as a female in ancient Japan who finds herself the hostage of the most attractive clutch of men this side of , Hakuoki 3D doesn’t bombard you with choice, and...
Summary: A player unfamiliar with this genre could be forgiven for having reservations on the premise of this game – as a Western audience our exposure to romantic visual-novel adventures is minimal, much less one where the player serves the role of the female lead.

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|Daily Deviation 10/31/2015|
I begin a new painting with brush strokes of color that call to me, then I follow the direction that the painting dictates. I never approach the canvas with preconceived ideas.
My mind goes silent and I let the painting take over. The most important thing for me is to focus on the process and not the result. Most of all, I try to just let go.
My best work comes from a place of quiet and inner peace.
I paint fast and spontaneously. It helps me cover more ground and allow the spirit to flow through me. The painting takes on a life of its own. It gives me confidence, to trust where I am going and not worry about the destination.
When I am painting, the cares of the world are left behind. I am free to let my thoughts be quiet and allow my focus to be on each next step as it arrives.
When I focus on the enjoyment of painting, and not on the approval of others, I produce better work.
If I define success by how many paintings I sell, I will never be satisfied.
I have works in private collections in Texas, Florida, Michigan, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
My work has been featured at Silent Poetry in Burnsville, NC, The Appalachian Artisan Society Gallery in Old Fort, NC, Mountain Java in Candler and Asheville, NC, The Garage in Asheville, NC, Green Hands Healing Center, Asheville, NC, Razcal's Restaurant in Asheville, True Blue Art Supply, Asheville NC, Neo Burrito on Patton Avenue in Asheville, NC, The Alligator Grille in Murrells Inlet, SC, the North Myrtle Beach City Hall, Fitness X, Studio B, and the Whispering Palms Art Gallery in Myrtle Beach, SC.
I was also featured in a show at Adorn Salon & Boutique in Asheville, NC and at the North Myrtle Beach City Hall in SC.
I have been named Global Art Collectors Artist of the Week as well as nominated for Facebook's World Art Critics Artist of the Month.
I am also an amateur photographer.
Favourite genre of music: Dark/doom jazz
Favourite photographer: Alice Mayer, Uelsmann
Favourite style of art: Abstract
Operating System: Windows 10
MP3 player of choice: IPod
Wallpaper of choice: Abandoned places
Skin of choice: Soft
Favourite cartoon character: Lisa Simpson
Personal Quote: "I am an artist. I came to live out loud."

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(See the editorial commentary by Branson and Stekler, on pages 521-4.)Background.Most human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) point-of-care tests detect antibodies (Ab) but not p24 antigen (Ag) or RNA. In the absence of antibodies, p24 antigen and RNA typically indicate acute HIV infection. We conducted a field evaluation of the Determine® HIV-1/2 Ag/Ab Combo rapid test (Combo RT).Methods.The antigen portion of the Combo RT (for acute HIV infection) was compared with a Roche Monitor HIV RNA polymerase chain reaction assay. The antibody portion of Combo RT (for established HIV infection) was compared with rapid test algorithms. Participants were enrolled at a sexually transmitted infection clinic and HIV testing and counseling center in Lilongwe, Malawi. Rapid testing was conducted with parallel testing in the clinic and serial testing in the center. The Combo RT was performed in clinic participants with negative or discordant antibody results and in all center participants.Results.Of the participants 838 were HIV negative, 163 had established HIV infection, and 8 had acute HIV infection. For detecting acute HIV infection, the antigen portion had a sensitivity of 0.000 and a specificity of 0.983. For detecting established HIV infection, the antibody portion had a sensitivity of 0.994 and a specificity of 0.992.Conclusions.Combo RT displayed excellent performance for detecting established HIV infection and poor performance for detecting acute HIV infection. In this setting, Combo RT is no more useful than current algorithms.
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|Journal||Journal of Infectious Diseases|
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ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Immunology and Allergy
- Infectious Diseases

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Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul claims he hasn't met a single Republican outside the beltway who supports lifting existing spending caps or giving President Obama unlimited borrowing power — two features in a bipartisan budget deal he's vowed to filibuster should it make it to the Senate.
"It's a rotten deal. It stinks, and I haven't met one Republican outside of Washington who thinks it's a good idea to give unlimited borrowing power to the president and bust the budget caps," Paul told Fox News Wednesday.
The Republican presidential hopeful told members of the press Tuesday, after arriving in Colorado for the third GOP debate, that he plans to do "everything in [his] power" to prevent the Senate from passing the agreement between the White House and Republican leaders which funds the government through September 2016 while increasing defense spending levels and raising the debt ceiling.
"I will filibuster and I will urge my colleagues to join my effort," Paul said.Read more on WashingtonExaminer.com


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Het raadsel van de Republiek
The enigma of the Republic
The Republic of the Seven United Netherlands was the land of Rembrandt, Vermeer and Frans Hals, where Descartes and Spinoza were also able to work out their ideas in peace and tranquillity. The economic and cultural flowering of this small country bordering on the North Sea has been an endless source of fascination down the ages. Until now there was no modern, concise and thorough history of this complex and intriguing state. That lacuna has now been filled by Maarten Prak’s The Golden Age.
Prak answers the question of how this ragbag collection of provinces – wealthy through trade, powerful due to an efficient army, and politically successful thanks to its intelligent statesmen – was able to throw off the yoke of the Spanish Habsburgers. And how the Netherlands developed into a world power which ruled the seas and, not without reason, was described as the ‘the envy of some, the fear of others, and the wonder of all its neighbours.’
The Netherlands was a paradoxical land. As a state, it consisted of seven sovereign provinces which were dominated by the cities, first and foremost Amsterdam. But within those cities there was no unity, due to conflicts between local political factions. Prak guides the reader through this maze of conflicting relationships. Due to the small scale of these urban communities, people knew each other and this meant that in spite of conflict there was an atmosphere of mutual trust, a concept which plays a key role in this book. Thanks to that trust, the Dutch burgher was easily persuaded to participate in communal projects – such as the country’s colonial ventures – and to lend the government money, enabling it to finance costly wars against its powerful neighbours.
Prak demonstrates that the country’s power, prosperity and cultural vigour were the result of the loose political structure, the general tolerance, the great freedom enjoyed by the burghers, and a mentality which was more inclined to solve problems by discussion and compromise than by musket shots and cannonades. The Golden Age combines sweeping analysis with detailed stories of individuals and events. These include ‘ordinary people’ from all the various strata of Dutch society, the career of the painter Johannes Vermeer, the position of Jewish immigrants within Dutch society, and the rise of the tulip.

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LONDON - Square Enix London Studios, a part of Square Enix Europe, today revealed that the PC release of Just Cause 2 will feature a suite of advanced graphical enhancements supported by NVIDIA GPUs, including next-generation lighting and water routines and full support for 3D Vision, adding further immersion into the graphically rich game.
Working closely with engineers at NVIDIA, developer Avalanche Studios has incorporated support for NVIDIA CUDA technology which helps to deliver a higher level of visual fidelity within the game's environments. CUDA-enhanced features in Just Cause 2 include incredible in-game effects, with rivers, lakes and oceans beautifully rendered with realistic rising swells, flowing waves and ripples, while advanced photographic Bokeh lens techniques add an additional cinematic quality to the look and feel of the game. Just Cause 2 has also been optimised to take full advantage of NVIDIA 3D Vision technology on compatible hardware, creating an incredibly immersive 3D experience.
"Just Cause 2 is one of the most visually advanced PC titles ever created," said Lee Singleton, General Manager of Square Enix London Studios. "Working closely with NVIDIA has enabled us to add support for some of the latest PC technologies and help make Just Cause 2 one unforgettable experience."
As Rico Rodriguez, the Agency's most powerful weapon, players must take on the island of Panau and its military regime in order to track down Rico's former boss and mentor, Tom Sheldon, who has gone rogue with millions in Agency cash and intel. Using a unique grapple and parachute combination, there is no vertical limit as the air becomes your playground: grapple a passing plane in flight, hijack helicopters, BASE jump from the tallest buildings or mountains and leave a trail of chaos and destruction in your wake. Just Cause 2 offers players the freedom to tackle missions any way they choose and, with over 100 vehicles and countless upgrades and collectibles, the choices for relentless adrenaline-fuelled action are limitless.
Just Cause 2 will be available for the, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Windows PC and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and will be released under the EIDOS brand portfolio. All formats will release in-stores on March 23rd, 2010, in North America and March 26th, 2010, in Europe, Middle East, and Australasia. More information is available on the official website at www.justcause.com.
About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd., a part of the Square Enix Europe business unit, is a London-based wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., one of the most influential providers of digital entertainment content in the world. Square Enix Ltd. publishes and distributes entertainment content from the Square Enix Group including Square Enix, Eidos and Taito in Europe and other PAL territories. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as IO Interactive, Crystal Dynamics and Eidos-Montréal. The Square Enix Group boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 92 million units worldwide, DRAGON QUEST which has sold over 53 million units worldwide and TOMB RAIDER which has sold over 35 million units worldwide, together with other well established products.
More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found on the Internet at https://www.square-enix.com


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Port Elizabeth is the third largest port in South Africa and there are some of the most beautiful and clean beaches of the city where water sports are famous for windsurfing, swimming, sailing, fishing, diving, etc., as well as wonderful whale exploration trips.
Port Elizabeth is located in Eastern Cape, 770 km east of Cape Town, South Africa.
Port Elizabeth was founded as a city in 1820 to house British settlers as a means of strengthening the border area between Ras and Khuzha, the area now forming the Nelson Mandela Bay.
Before that, they were settled by a people called Algua at least 100,000 years ago, but they abandoned it 2000 years ago to work in agriculture in the Khosha region and migrated north to remain a semi-deserted area until the British came to set up one of the largest ports in South Africa.
The Portuguese were the first to visit the Europeans in 1488, where Vasco de Gama referred to the nearby bird island as a fresh water landing.
The region became part of the Cape colony to intervene in the conflict between the Union of South Africa and the East Indian Indo-India until 1910 when Britain won the Boer War.
Red Location Museum
The museum which bridges the past with the future Adults: R12, Pensioners, Disabled and Unemployed: Free on Wed between 12pm and 4pm, Discount for students.
South Africa Air force Museum
South Africa Airforce Museum is a museum that commemorates the forced deportation of the region’s inhabitants during the apartheid era. It includes photographs, newspaper clippings and models of living styles of the period, with history of victories as well, dating to an important part of the history of the city.
Open 8AM to 3:30PM Mon to Fri and 10AM to 6PM on Sun. Entrance is free.
Kragga Kamma Game Park
Kragga Kamma Game Park is a day trip for safari lovers amid the wild nature of Rhino, Wild Buffalo, Giraffe, Zebra, Monkeys, Panthers and others, are characterized by their discounted prices for any other wild safari park.
Has a museum, oceanarium and snake park. There are currently no dolphin performances.
St George’s Park
It also makes its coastal location the base for many water sports.
Port Elizabeth is the site of St George’s Cricket Ground Stadium, which carries cricket test scores. Park St. George is the oldest cricket stadium in South Africa and was the venue of the first test match played outside Australia or England, between South Africa and England on 12 and 13 March 1889. Warriors, the South African cricket team, based in Port Elizabeth.
Rugby was the South Spears franchise in Port Elizabeth.
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum

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30oz Texturized Woven Fiberglass Cloths
0271130 30oz Texturized Woven Fiberglass Cloths is made of asbestos-free, texturized fiberglass yarns which is reinforced with S.S wire. It won't burn and withstands continuous exposure to high temp.of 932°F /500°C; it resists most acids and alkalis and is unaffected by most bleaches and solvents. It's an ideal replacement for asbestos products. It could be used for all types of thermal insulation and heat protection, also the basic cloth for finish treatment in order to meet special applications.
* Ref.No.: 0271130
* Thickness 0.06''
* Weight 30oz/yd2
* Weave: plain
* Width: 40'' 60''
* Thread count: warp15.7/inch weft10.4/inch
* Temp. resistance up to 1022°F /550°C
* S.S wire reinforcement available.

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The impact of French colonization on Vietnam is undeniable, and it has left an indelible mark on Vietnam’s culture. France’s occupation of Vietnam lasted for over six decades, from the mid-19th century until the mid-20th century. During this time, France introduced many aspects of its culture to Vietnam, such as language, education, architecture, cuisine, fashion, and arts. In this article, we will explore in detail how France influenced Vietnam’s culture and the lasting legacy it left behind.
French Language and Education
The introduction of the French language and education system in Vietnam was one of the most significant cultural impacts of French colonization. French became the language of the ruling class, and it was the language of instruction in schools and universities. The French education system was also introduced, which included a centralized curriculum and standardized testing.
As a result, the Vietnamese elite became fluent in French, and French culture became an essential part of their identity. However, this has also created a divide between the elite class and the majority of the population who did not have access to French education. The French language also had a significant impact on the Vietnamese language, with many French loanwords incorporated into the Vietnamese vocabulary.
Despite the negative aspects of French colonization, the introduction of French education had a lasting positive impact on Vietnam. It laid the groundwork for modern education in Vietnam and contributed to the country’s development in the fields of science, literature, and art. Today, French is still taught in Vietnamese schools as a second language, and France remains a popular destination for Vietnamese students seeking higher education.
Architecture and Urban Planning
Another significant impact of French colonization on Vietnam was in the area of architecture and urban planning. The French introduced their distinctive architectural style to Vietnam, which included grand colonial buildings, wide boulevards, and public squares. The most iconic example of this is the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Ho Chi Minh City, which was built in the late 19th century and remains a popular tourist attraction today.
French urban planning principles also influenced the development of Vietnamese cities. The French introduced a grid system for street planning and created public spaces such as parks and gardens. They also built many public works projects, including infrastructure such as bridges, ports, and railways.
However, the French also implemented policies that displaced many Vietnamese people from their homes to make way for these public works projects. This led to a significant loss of cultural heritage and a sense of dislocation for many Vietnamese people.
Despite these negative aspects, French colonial architecture and urban planning have left a lasting impact on Vietnam. Many of these buildings and public spaces have been preserved and are now significant cultural heritage sites. They have also contributed to the development of modern Vietnamese architecture and urban planning.
Architecture and Urban Planning
French colonial architecture in Vietnam is a blend of French and Vietnamese styles. The French introduced their architectural style to Vietnam, but the Vietnamese added their own traditional elements to create a unique blend. The most common features of French colonial architecture in Vietnam include high ceilings, shuttered windows, and balconies.
There are many iconic French buildings and landmarks in Vietnam that showcase the fusion of French and Vietnamese styles. The Presidential Palace in Hanoi is a prime example of this, with its grand colonial architecture combined with traditional Vietnamese elements such as the lotus-shaped fountain in the courtyard. The Central Post Office in Ho Chi Minh City is another famous example, with its neoclassical façade and arched windows.
French urban planning principles also had a significant impact on Vietnamese city design. The French introduced a grid system for street planning, which created a clear and organized layout for cities. They also created public spaces such as parks and gardens, which provided green spaces for people to relax and socialize.
This influence can still be seen today in Vietnamese cities such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The wide boulevards and public squares created during the French colonial period are still prominent, and many of the public spaces created by the French have been preserved and are now popular attractions for tourists and locals alike.
Cuisine and Dining Culture
French cuisine was introduced to Vietnam during the colonial period and had a significant impact on Vietnamese cuisine. The French brought with them their love of bread, butter, and cheese, which were not previously part of the Vietnamese diet. They also introduced many cooking techniques, such as baking and frying, which were not commonly used in Vietnamese cuisine.
The fusion of French and Vietnamese culinary traditions has created many popular dishes in Vietnam, such as banh mi, a sandwich made with French bread and Vietnamese fillings, and ca phe sua da, a coffee drink made with condensed milk, which was introduced by the French.
The introduction of French cuisine also had an impact on dining culture and social norms in Vietnam. Before the French arrived, Vietnamese cuisine was primarily eaten with chopsticks, and communal dining was the norm. However, the French introduced the concept of individual plates and utensils, which became popular among the Vietnamese elite.
Today, dining culture in Vietnam is a blend of traditional and modern influences, with many French-style restaurants and cafes catering to both locals and tourists. The fusion of French and Vietnamese culinary traditions has also contributed to Vietnam’s reputation as a foodie destination, with many unique and delicious dishes to try.
Fashion and Lifestyle
French colonization also had a significant impact on Vietnamese fashion and lifestyle. The French brought with them their fashion sense, which led to the adoption of French clothing styles by the Vietnamese elite. This included the adoption of Western-style suits and dresses, as well as the use of cosmetics and perfumes.
The French also introduced their lifestyle and etiquette to Vietnam, which included fine dining, social events, and leisure activities such as golf and tennis. This led to the creation of a new social hierarchy in which those who adopted French culture were seen as more sophisticated and cultured.
However, this also created a cultural divide between the elite class and the majority of the population who could not afford to adopt French culture. The adoption of French culture also contributed to the erosion of traditional Vietnamese values and customs.
Literature and Arts
The French also introduced their literature and arts to Vietnam, which had a significant impact on Vietnamese culture. The introduction of French literature led to the development of modern Vietnamese literature, with many Vietnamese writers adopting French literary techniques and styles.
The French also introduced their art forms, including painting, sculpture, and architecture, which had a significant impact on Vietnamese art. The influence of French art can be seen in the works of many Vietnamese artists, who adopted French techniques and styles in their work.
The legacy of French influence on modern Vietnamese culture can be seen in many aspects of contemporary Vietnamese art and literature. Many Vietnamese artists and writers continue to incorporate French techniques and styles into their work, creating a unique fusion of Vietnamese and French culture.
In conclusion, French colonization had a significant impact on Vietnam’s culture, leaving a lasting legacy that is still visible today. The French introduced many aspects of their culture to Vietnam, including language, education, architecture, cuisine, fashion, and arts. While there were negative aspects of this cultural influence, it also contributed to the development of modern Vietnamese culture and identity. The legacy of French influence on Vietnam’s culture continues to shape the country’s identity, making it a unique blend of Vietnamese and French culture.


KEN’S CORNER: The Oath Keeper Who Thought He Stood Alone
By TLB Contributing Author: Ken LaRive
Back in the year 1959, three nine-year-old boys walked together laughing all the way to the Pitt Theater, three blocks from home. Back then young kids could do that with relative safety in New Orleans. Today it is rare to find a sidewalk to walk on, but back then they were installed with the safety of children in mind. It was a place where kids could ride their bicycles, both day and night… where women pushed strollers, and waved to their neighbors sitting on their porch stoops. Children would say, “Hey, mom, I’m going to ride around the block…” And a loving mother said yes.
Today, that Old Gentilly neighborhood is a war zone, with overgrown lots that fall over the sidewalks like an encroaching jungle. It is indeed a jungle, and no exaggeration to say that a child is in as much danger as a Vietnam War zone. New Orleans is neck and neck with Chicago as the murder capital of the entire United States, and there seems nothing will be done about it. President Trump said he would push back, but we still wait, and die in a sanctuary city.
In retrospect, there seems to be many ways to destroy a community, and indeed, New Orleans was finished culturally decades before Katrina. Was Katrina responsible for the death of both my parents? Was it their lack of judgment to ignore the warnings? Or was it an inept an unprepared administration, who balanced party politics with the lives of people… and as they, our elected officials, cried as victims, unidentified bodies rotted without refrigeration for six weeks… yes, we had a closed casket, and I will remember the smell of my father’s wallet… it smelled of Progressive-ism.
Not being able to rebuild after a natural disaster shows a fatal flaw in that cultural mindset at face value. White flight came from the ever-increasing violence, stimulated by lazy, low self-esteem, government instilled racism, to a socialistic tax burden designed to support it. And now, even traveling in your car at high noon, one can see the handiwork of what can only be described as the disintegration of the Progressive breeding program.
With about a dollar in our collective pockets, we would share a large box of popcorn, still able to buy a fountain coke each with what was left. We thought about the newly air-conditioned theater and its darkened recesses that lit up our world with adventure, and that day on the marquee it read in bold letters, “High Noon.”
Looking back, it seems a complicated script for a nine year old to grasp, but we understood it well enough. An old sheriff was about to get married to a beautiful girl, and in the process retire from law enforcement. Unfortunately, on the very same day, an ex-con, put away by the sheriff years ago, was returning on the noon train to meet up with his former gang to exact revenge. What incredibly bad luck! But the amazing part was that every person in town, including his wife to be, even his deputy, wanted him to leave on the morning stage. During that movie, our young minds grappled with the reasons why he could not. It was sometime near the very end where it finally made sense. Sheriff Will Kane, played by Gary Cooper, was an Oath Keeper.
Years before, he had taken an Oath, and his decision had nothing to do with retirement. It had nothing to do with the dollar a day he was paid, or the fear that gripped his very soul as he realized that he alone was to face this evil man and his gang who wanted him dead. In the mix of this twisted plot he painfully understood that the people he had risked his life for, all of those many years, would not be coming to his aid. But still, his oath was stronger, a standard bigger then himself.
And so it seems, just a few of my generation are asking themselves, what would an honorable man do in our world today? What should an oath keeper do in a world of power hungry men without principle, and what of the seemingly mindless and lazy cowards who would sell their own children into the bondage and servitude of debt while watching a Saints game with a six-pack? How can you remain an oath keeper when you look around and find yourself alone?
The truth I can hardly admit…
I knew little to nothing about politics, the workings of my government, the dealings of international bankers and institutions, the shadows of the Federal Reserve, our Constitution and Bill of Rights, and my selective ignorance had no base, no roots to build an honorable man. I considered myself, in my own mind, a political writer for fifteen years, but I see now I was living a lie.
Every day I walked about polishing my self-made collar, and looked about me with arrogance and disgust for those who were not as enlightened, those not quite so savvy, and I could argue like a devil’s advocate for hours. I was under the umbrella of my teachers, and then my editors…One would think I would be ashamed of that fact, but amazingly I am not, and just the contrary. You see, I was a product of my environment. I argued about foolish things to mostly foolish people, and that is the rub. Truth had nothing to do with what motivated me or most anyone I knew, nor does it to most writers of these times… I adhered to the illusions of self importance, with a talent to proclaim a view with selfishly motivated volition. It was my ego that motivated me… and I wanted to be considered enlightened, to get respect and praise for my endeavors.
Looking back, there were some who seemed to realize America’s plight, but for personal reasons they remained silent. I think it was because they knew they would have to stand alone, and that takes an amazing amount of courage to do. Their primary responsibility was to keep their job, for the sake of family. How terrible that must be for a person of honor, where truth is sacrificed for a life style, for a safe existence. It is a mislaid responsibility, and I know that very well.
But then, something profound happened around midnight almost ten years ago. While surfing a YouTube historical speech, I saw a man talking about the future, my future… a man who had consistently warned us all for three decades, and what he said was now reality. I saw in his words a profound truth, a truth so weighty and insightful, that it struck me to the very core of who I was. For the first time I saw that I could be as a responsible man, and realized the virtual enslavement of the Country I so loved. I saw… I came to realize, that we have all been betrayed. This deliverance did not come from a pounding fist, screams into a microphone, or flaying gestures… It came from the mind and heart of a humble man, with the soft spoken and measured words that comes from the knowing, a brave and profound perception honed into consciousness by truth. His name was Ron Paul.
He is a man of honor and of genuineness, an oath keeper, and I watched him slandered and betrayed, just like myself, and every American. His words, however, did not influence me to believe I was a victim, and just the contrary. I was enriched with the knowledge that I was responsible too, and that galvanized me to press forward, even if I was alone. . .
Mark Twain said: “Truth is mighty and will prevail. There is nothing the matter with this, except that it ain’t so.” There is also the old adage that “History is written by the victors.” attributed to Winston Churchill, but of unknown origin. And so, in this profundity of American folklore twit, where does an honorable man fit in? Where does a seeker of truth go, when a so-called truth-seeker is reviled and scorned by the very controllers of media?
How can our children learn the meaning and gravity of an Oath in a world where it is ridiculed? Who but a choice few would seek death before dishonor as a standard, when the newest generation is weaned on Ninja Turtles and Peewee Herman? Can something be salvaged in a feel-good world where anything goes? Yes, it most definitely can, and is. I have seen it firsthand. Ever wonder why the followers of Dr. Paul cannot be swayed? It isn’t brainwashing, but the effort of learning, and once understood can never be denied. Truth is like that.
It is said that a new generation is emerging, from the gobbledygook of conditioned minds to an intellectual revolution in thought. It is called the Liberty movement.
Since that election in 2008, I have tried to fathom just what is facing America, and few will disagree that finding truth is extremely daunting. Though I don’t know exactly how it will turn out, it will be a monumental challenge for those who hold that higher standard. As a Libertarian, I find myself mostly betrayed by the Tea Party movement and of course the Republican Party, as I originally thought I would have given my life to defend them both. And today, both the Liberty movement and what I had studied of a Libertarian mindset, has been usurped by those who want to promote their own agenda, be it open borders, gay marriage, abortion, or the overt destruction of our Constitution. I saw that the original premise the Tea Party had was sound, and I reveled as we started our meetings with the Pledge of Allegiance and a solemn prayer.
Both parties have lost their standard long ago, possibly with the incarnation of the Federal Reserve, or even further back with Lincoln’s destruction of State’s Rights during The Civil War, or America becoming a corporation in 1871.
Perhaps we were not fools, just played by a stacked hand, as the original thoughts that galvanized us as patriots disintegrated under our trusting eyes. Teocon infiltration from the so called ultra right on the cusp of this Wilson Progressive mindset, is instilled by a secular media, and a government-run educational system from kindergarten to University insures our collective and trusting servitude. This shadow government has the ability to print money, to increase the national debt from six trillion to twenty trillion in just nine years, and it seems few care. What in the world can we do? They have stopped us from even looking at our gold in Fort Knox for over fifty years, and the Federal Government is controlled by an international corporation called The Federal Reserve, while an International Monetary Fund, operated by the Rothschild bankers, orchestrate both war and peace.
The Oath Keeper still lives…
Even in cold duplicity, the Liberty movement is alive, in spite of the fact it is continually strangled and hidden from view by every form of media, and Beltway lobbyists who control our Congress. But an Oath Keeper knows the honor of upholding an oath, from the Boy Scouts, the Military, to our local police force, who will uphold our constitution with their lives. They do not cower under the pressure of power, no matter how encompassing, no matter what the consequences… and that will save us. I believe this with every fiber of my being, and it fills me with hope.
I’m still that young boy who realized that “Have Gun Will Travel and the Knights of the Round Table” meant MIGHT FOR RIGHT, and not MIGHT IS RIGHT, and even as a Boy Scout at thirteen, my oath was: “On my honor I will do my best, to do my duty to God and my Country…” And I see now, as a man of 68, that an oath is a man’s sacred word, and his truest and righteous measure. I learned this ideal from other men, other oath keepers, even from an actor on the silver screen, so long ago. Yes, I saw it, and I incorporated it into the mindset of the man I wanted so hard to become…. I took the oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States from all enemies both domestic and foreign when I joined the Navy, and I feel compelled beyond measure to do just that, right now. I want my liberty back, my civil liberty restored, as my Liberty is not granted by any man or institution, but given to me as a gift from God Almighty, my creator.
Yes, I remember the fear in Cooper’s eyes, and I have that too. I’m sure our enemies see it, and bet we will not back off. But there is something stronger than my fear, more valuable than even my own life, something far greater than myself. Give me Liberty, or give me death. You see, I am now convinced that if you cannot find something to die for, you have very little to live for… We have borrowed this life, and our country, from our children, and responsible for it. That sir, is all the volition I need. Do NOT tread on me.
Let me reiterate on one most important point: Voluntary Servitude…
So finally, just a singular thought to the man who is fighting within himself, weighing both option and redress for the decision to be an Oath Keeper. Violence is indeed the last option, but know well that never in the history of the world has a power relinquished control without bloodshed. Never. Perhaps, if we push to adhere to the Constitution, this will not be necessary. And remember, our founders gave us the second amendment, and it wasn’t for the hunter. It was to have the ability to push back from Tyranny. Slavery can only occur when the oppressed resigns himself. The day you visualize and believe will be the day you take control of your own life. And just at the last moment, like when Cooper looked around for enemies and saw that indeed his friends came through for him… It is found to be human nature to resist the yoke of dominion, and there are people of like mind who will stand with you at high noon.
Those who oppress us hide behind mountains of paperwork and red tape, but when sought will withdraw like a roach caught in a flashlight. They are circus clowns and illusionists, and most are nothing more than paid actors, even the violent activist are compensated, and their primary study is deceit… Look at the media, and you will see it.
All wars are Banker wars, and has been throughout human history, and it has worked extremely well for them to the point where they are poised to control the entire world with their central banking cartel. How very nice for them, but in my mind they do not own me, and that will be their undoing. You see, servitude is voluntary, and I do not want to play, and I’m tired to the very bone of living a lie…
I am an American, and I love my God. Men like me will die, but the oath will continue. There will be another Patriot who will pick up that gauntlet, and stand alone in a world designed to crush him.
From the Author, Ken La Rive – We in the Liberty movement have been fighting to take back this country for less than a decade, peacefully and with the love of God and country in our hearts. Our banner has been trampled on and displaced by a multitude of distractions, further eroding our nation and the cause for Liberty. And so, as we are pulled by forces we cannot fathom, powerful entities with unlimited resources stolen from our future, unaccountable trillions printed out of thin air and put on our backs as debt, we must formulate the most pitiful of all questions any patriot might ask in the final hour: Are we going to fight for our master’s tyranny, or are we going to demand the return of our civil liberties and Constitution? Are we going to choose The Banner of Liberty, or the shackles of voluntary servitude? Will it be a war for corporate profit, or a war to regain our ability to self govern, as the blood and toil of our forefathers presented to us, their children, as a gift? I fear that decision is emanate. I fear that any decision will be a hard one, but my greatest fear of all is that the decision has already been made for us.
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As most of us know by now, Cornerstone just officially announced this past week that this will be their final festival ever. I don’t know about your reaction to the news, but I was pretty bummed out, but then I thought about all the awesome things Christ has done as result of my brother and I attending Cornerstone. For those of us who have been blessed with the opportunity to attend Cornerstone in the past, you know as well as I do that Cornerstone is so much more than just a music festival. It’s a community of people coming together every summer from all different backgrounds, for a week of lifting up praises to Christ in a variety of forms. Throwing down to For Today, Lifting hands in praise while Ascend the Hill is leading worship at the Come&Live tent, you have the opportunity to worship your Creator however He’s put on your heart to. It’s also about loving on those who are there and maybe don’t know Christ personally yet. It’s all about expanding the Kingdom!
This past October I was blessed with the opportunity to baptize my younger brother Kirk and his best friend Kyle (who is also like a brother to me). So why am I showing you this video of my brothers testimony/getting baptized? Because Cornerstone Festival played a big part in Kirk and Kyle’s decisions to rededicate their lives to Christ. God used Cornerstone Festival and bands like For Today and Before There Was Rosalyn to bring Kirk and Kyle to Christ. I am so thankful God had my brother and I go to Cornerstone two years ago, I really don’t think Kirk or Kyle would be on fire for Christ like they are now if it wasn’t for Cornerstone! Cornerstone will be missed, we are so thankful for all that Cornerstone has done over the years impacting so many lives!