Florida senator stands behind students calling for assault rifle ban
Sen. Linda Stewart says she will tack amendments onto every piece of gun legislation that passes through the Florida Senate this session until assault-type weapons are banned.
Her fellow lawmakers postponed hearings on two pro-gun bills Wednesday after Stewart introduced amendments to ban assault-style weapons and their high-capacity magazines.
The Democratic state senator says she is standing behind the Parkland, Fla., school shooting survivors who marched on the state capitol in Tallahassee to demand gun control.
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Nikolas Cruz, 19, is charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder in the second deadliest shooting at a U.S. public school. Cruz legally purchased a semi-automatic AR-15 assault-style rifle from a licensed gun dealer last year when he was 18, authorities said.
As It Happens spoke to Stewart about the student-led effort to ban the AR-15 and other weapons like it.
Here is part of their conversation.
Can you describe the scene at the state capitol today?
It was amazing and the people were energized — our students that came up, and those that came from all over the state of Florida.
They are very engaging, they're articulate and they are mad.
What effect is that having on legislators in Tallahassee today?
Well, I'm starting to see a little break in their resolve. But we haven't gotten there yet, and I still have an assault weapon ban bill that I filed two years ago, and subsequently filed again this year, and it would have no attention to it at all until now.
You tried to introduce that bill today, to introduce it as an amendment. The students, how did they react when that didn't go through?
Well, they're not supposed to say anything in the gallery, but they did.
How did they react?
I think I heard "boo" a few times, loudly.
And was anyone willing to sanction them for making noises out there?
No. No, not one single person.
Just as democratic Senator Linda Stewart is hoping her amendment to ban assault weapons will be heard, in front of a chamber full of #parkland HS students, it appears that discussion has been PULLED from debate. This comes one day after similar action by a House Republicans pic.twitter.com/aKbsU1Jeef—@GregFoxWESH
Florida's not only a state that supports very liberal gun laws; it's been called the blueprint of much of the pro-gun legislation that's been adopted throughout the United States. So you're up against — and the students are up against — some powerful opposition. What do you think you can possibly accomplish, even after this massacre at this school?
We have two weeks left in session and I plan to continue to amend my assault weapons ban on any bill that comes before us that is germane to guns.
But it didn't work. In fact, you didn't get a hearing for those. The gun laws in Florida were liberalized after those shootings. So what might break through at this point?
When Pulse happened, it was sometime in June, so summertime. But this time, we're in session.
So the House and Senate is in session. They are open to these protests — and they're huge protests. So they're getting a lot more pressure put on them to do something besides a window dressing.
So what might they do?
The things that they're talking about, I agree with them — mental health counselling, [improving safety at] the schools, a waiting period on gun purchase.
All of those things I do support. The problem is one of the areas that they wanted to control was to put a restriction on the AR-15 so you have to be 25 years of age to buy one.
The problem is in Las Vegas, the guy was over 50. And at Pulse, the guy was 29 years old. So that's not really a solution.
And that's not going to satisfy those kids, is it?
Oh heavens, no. No, that is not going to satisfy them in the least.
If they don't identify the gun that is used so that they can be restricted, they are not going to be happy. Anything short of that, they're going to be outraged.


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I always find it interesting that when it appears that gun control legislation doesn’t work (as is apparent by the murder rates in Chicago), then all of the sudden Liberals believe that violence is a complex phenomenon that has multiple causes and driving forces, but when they are advocating gun control legislation they pretend that guns are the only issue and if we just crack down on gun ownership violence will automatically reduce. It’s a classic case of playing the game by two different sets of rules.
On Wednesday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” the Center for American Progress’ Christie Hefner said that Chicago’s sky-high murder rate could be blamed — at least in part — on climate change.
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What does Chicago and its laws have to do with anything?
Well as I am sure you are aware, one of the biggest political topics of the season is gun control legislation. Many advocates of tighter gun laws claim it will lower violence; however Chicago has the strictest gun laws in the nation and yet has seen a spike in its already appalling murder rate over the last year. However, rather than admitting tighter gun control laws don’t help reduce violence, some Liberals are now blaming the increase in violence on the weather, which they claim is unseasonably warm due to climate change (they seem to forget that many cities have much warmer weather than Chicago and yet have nothing close to the murder rate that Chicago possesses). Does that help any?

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Wednesday, May 30, 2007
STAR WARS FOR THE SECOND TIME
I saw Star Wars a second time on Halloween night in 1977 at the Lake Cinema. I remember after trick or treating, my grandma took us kids to see Star Wars, as she hadn’t seen it yet and I’m sure she wanted to see what the fuss was about. My costume that year was Snoopy and the fun thing about seeing a movie on Halloween night was that we got to eat our candy loot while we watched the movie. (Unfortunately, I don’t have any photos from Halloween as a kid)
The Lake Cinema was located in Camdenton, Missiouri, which is part of the Lake of the Ozarks. I saw many flicks over the years at this theater and unfortunately, it finally closed sometime in the late 80's. The building still stands, but it's now a mattress store.
Here’s a photo of the theater as how it would’ve looked like back in 1977. Thanks to photoshop, I’ve redone it to look similar to what the theater might’ve looked like back in ‘77, using a modern photo before it was completly remodeled into the mattress store.
Also, here’s a scan of a ticket stub I saved from the early 80's.

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Knock Knock Comedy Club
Zenjiro - Kamikaze Stand-Up (English)
Zenjiro is coming to Copenhagen again! One of Japan's best comedians is performing two nights at Knock Knock Comedy Club exclusively. This is the English show.
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02. mar. 2024 22.30 – 23.55 CET
Knock Knock Comedy Club, Vimmelskaftet 41, 1161 København, Danmark
Zenjiro is an award-winning multilingual comedian and actor, who performs in English, Japanese and Korean.
He hosted numerous TV programs in Japan, and was also featured in TV shows such as Just for Laughs, Ed Byrne Comedy Gala, and Japanorama (presented by Jonathan Ross) on BBC; US Comedy Arts Festival on HBO; and Raymann is Laat on Dutch TV channel NTR.
Zenjiro has performed at various comedy festivals around the world, including Just for Laughs Festivals in Montreal; HBO US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen; Melbourne Comedy Festival; Edinburgh Festival Fringe; Rotterdam Comedy Festival; and Tokyo International Comedy Festival.
In Japan he won the ABC Manzai Competition and other prestigious prizes, and in the US he came in second place in the LA Comedy Store Stand-up Competition. More recently he won the Stand-up Bangkok International Comedy Competition in 2015 and in the US he came in fourth-ranking in the Sacramento Stand-up Competition in 2016.
Some practical details:
- Doors open one hour before the show - come and let your stand-up comedy evening begin in our cozy lounge bar - enjoy the atmosphere and one of our many delicious cocktails, a cold draft beer or something delicious from our non-alcoholic selection.
- Show is 18+.
- Please check-in at the bar. You must be able to present your ticket, either on your mobile phone or printed out.
- The bar is open after the show - you are welcome to stay and have a beer with the comedians - or your friends.
Important: Please arrive in good time - preferably 30 minutes before the start of the show so there is plenty of time to hang up your jacket, have something at the bar and find a good seat.
Most important: Look forward to a wonderful stand-up comedy experience!
The fine print:
- Doors close 15 minutes prior to show start
- We reserve the right to make changes to the program.
- Tickets are only refunded or exchanged in the event of a canceled show.
- We reserve the right to reject anyone/any group if there is one or more people in the group who are clearly intoxicated. The same applies if anyone/one or more people from a group disturbs during the show. In both cases, the tickets are non-refundable.
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Manufacturing in New York shrank less than forecast in July as factories received more requests for new orders and shipments, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New Yorks Empire State Manufacturing Survey.
General business conditions rose to an index value of -4.9 in July, up from -8.7 in June but still below an index value of -3.2 in May. Negative readings signal contraction in the industry.
Economists had anticipated a reading of -8.0 for July.
The new orders index increased to 8.3 from -5.5, breaking six consecutive months of readings below zero, but still shy of 2007 levels. The shipments index rose to 13.5 from a reading of -6.5 in June. Unfilled orders increased to -8.4 from -10.5 in June, while the inventories index fell to -14.7 from -2.3.
The report indicated that raw material costs are hurting factories, with 35% of manufacturers reporting plans to scale back production to cope with rising costs. Another 27% of respondents reported plans to increase production. In addition, nearly 30% of respondents said rising energy costs would lead them to charge substantially higher prices for their products in the second half of 2008; 41% of respondents said they had already raised prices.
The index of prices paid increased to 77.9, a record high, from 66.3 in June, while the prices received index rose to 32.6, also an all-time high, from 26.7 in June.
Employment indexes were negative and lower than in June; the index for number of employees fell to -6.3, while the average workweek index dropped to -8.4. Both indexes had hovered near zero in June.
Rising costs also have companies less optimistic about their future prospects. After improving slightly to 32.2 in June, the index measuring the outlook for six months from now fell to 15.6 in July, its lowest level since September 2001.
The New York Fed began its Empire State gauge in 2001.

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Auto Repair Shop Business Plan 2023; The auto repair industry plays a crucial role in keeping vehicles running smoothly and ensuring the safety of motorists. With the increasing number of cars on the road and the complexity of modern automotive systems, the demand for professional auto repair services is on the rise. In this blog post, we will delve into the intricacies of a comprehensive auto repair shop business plan, exploring industry trends, market outlook, and providing valuable insights for aspiring auto repair shop entrepreneurs.
Market Outlook: The auto repair shop industry continues to experience steady growth, driven by the necessity of vehicle maintenance and repair. As cars become more advanced and computerized, specialized expertise and diagnostic equipment are in high demand. Additionally, the average age of vehicles on the road is increasing, leading to a greater need for repairs and maintenance. With an emphasis on customer service, technological advancements, and industry certifications, auto repair shops have the potential for long-term success.
Pros of the Auto Repair Shop Business:
- Steady Demand: As long as there are cars on the road, there will be a need for auto repair services, ensuring a consistent customer base.
- Diverse Revenue Streams: Auto repair shops can generate income from various sources, including general repairs, scheduled maintenance, diagnostic services, parts sales, and specialized services.
- Relationship Building: Establishing trust and loyalty with customers can lead to repeat business and positive word-of-mouth referrals, which are essential for sustained growth.
- Technological Advancements: The increasing complexity of vehicle systems presents opportunities for auto repair shops to specialize in diagnostics, electronic repairs, hybrid vehicles, or specific makes and models.
Cons of the Auto Repair Shop Business:
- Technological Investment: Staying current with automotive technology requires ongoing training and investment in diagnostic tools and equipment, which can be costly.
- Skilled Labor Shortage: Finding and retaining skilled technicians can be a challenge, as the demand for automotive technicians often exceeds the supply.
- Competition: The auto repair industry is highly competitive, with many independent repair shops and dealership service centers vying for customers. Standing out requires providing exceptional service, building strong customer relationships, and leveraging marketing strategies.
- Economic Influence: Auto repair businesses may experience fluctuations in demand during economic downturns or recessions, as vehicle owners may postpone non-essential repairs and maintenance.
How to Write an Auto Repair Shop Business Plan?
- Executive Summary: Provide an overview of your auto repair shop, highlighting its unique value proposition, target market, and growth potential.
- Company Description: Describe the vision, mission, and values of your auto repair shop. Specify the types of services you will offer, such as general repairs, maintenance, diagnostic services, and specialized services for specific vehicle makes and models.
- Market Analysis: Conduct thorough research on the auto repair industry, identifying your target market, customer demographics, and local competition. Analyze market trends, pricing strategies, and consumer preferences.
- Organization and Management: Outline the organizational structure of your auto repair shop and introduce key team members, emphasizing their relevant experience and expertise in the automotive industry.
- Service Offerings: Provide a detailed description of the services you will offer, including specific repairs, maintenance packages, diagnostic capabilities, parts sales, and warranties. Highlight any unique selling points or specialized services that set your shop apart.
- Marketing and Sales Strategy: Define your marketing tactics to attract and retain customers. Develop a strong online presence, implement local advertising strategies, leverage customer referrals, and establish partnerships with businesses that complement your services.
- Operational Plan: Describe the physical layout of your auto repair shop, including the service bays, diagnostic equipment, and customer waiting area. Discuss the processes for managing customer appointments, ordering parts, and handling repairs. Outline quality control measures and any partnerships with parts suppliers.
- Financial Projections: Provide detailed financial forecasts, including startup costs, revenue projections, operating expenses, and expected profitability. Include a break-even analysis and cash flow projections for at least the first three years.
- Risk Analysis: Identify potential risks and challenges that may impact your auto repair shop’s success. Develop contingency plans to mitigate these risks, such as maintaining relationships with alternative parts suppliers or diversifying service offerings.
Sources of Funding for Auto Repair Shop Business:
- Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans: SBA offers loan programs specifically designed to assist small businesses, including auto repair shops, with affordable financing options.
- Commercial Bank Loans: Approach commercial banks and financial institutions to secure business loans. Provide a comprehensive business plan, financial projections, and collateral to increase your chances of approval.
- Personal Savings and Investments: Utilize personal savings or investments as a source of initial capital for your auto repair shop.
- Equipment Financing: Explore equipment financing options to cover the costs of diagnostic tools, lifts, and specialized equipment.
- Trade Credit: Negotiate trade credit agreements with parts suppliers, allowing you to defer payment until after the repairs are completed and the customer has paid.
- Business Line of Credit: Establish a business line of credit to provide flexibility in managing cash flow fluctuations or unexpected expenses.
Main Types of Auto Repair Shop Businesses:
- General Auto Repair Shop: These shops offer a wide range of repair and maintenance services for various vehicle makes and models, catering to the general automotive needs of customers.
- Specialized Auto Repair Shop: Specialized shops focus on specific vehicle makes or models, offering in-depth expertise and specialized services tailored to those particular vehicles.
- Performance Auto Shop: Performance shops specialize in enhancing the performance and modifying vehicles for racing, customizations, or aftermarket upgrades, catering to automotive enthusiasts and motorsports clientele.
- Body Shop and Collision Repair: These shops focus on repairing and restoring vehicles damaged in accidents, including bodywork, paint jobs, and frame repairs.
- Mobile Auto Repair Service: Mobile repair services offer convenience by providing on-site repairs and maintenance at the customer’s location, eliminating the need for them to visit a physical shop.
By developing a comprehensive business plan, understanding market dynamics, delivering exceptional customer service, and staying updated with automotive technology, you can establish a successful auto repair shop that meets the needs of vehicle owners while building a reputation for quality and reliability. Adapt to changing industry trends, invest in skilled technicians and diagnostic equipment, and differentiate your shop through exceptional service to thrive in the competitive automotive repair landscape.
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What are the steps to start a Auto Repair Shop business?
Research and understand the auto repair industry, local market conditions, and competition.
Develop a comprehensive business plan outlining your services, target market, and growth strategies.
Secure a suitable location for your shop, considering factors like visibility, accessibility, and zoning regulations.
Obtain the necessary licenses, permits, and insurance required to operate an auto repair shop.
Acquire the required equipment, tools, and diagnostic systems for efficient repairs and maintenance.
Hire skilled and certified technicians or invest in training programs to ensure quality service.
Implement effective marketing strategies to promote your shop and attract customers.
How do you get funding for your Auto Repair Shop business?
Seek small business loans from banks or credit unions that specialize in providing funding for automotive businesses.
Explore government-backed loan programs, such as those offered by the Small Business Administration (SBA), designed to support small businesses in various industries.
Consider equipment financing options to cover the costs of specialized tools and diagnostic equipment.
Utilize personal savings or investments to contribute to the startup capital of your auto repair shop.
Approach friends, family, or private investors who may be interested in supporting your business venture through loans or investments.


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Confessions of a Newbie Spinner
My new spinning wheel a Cherry Matchless is here! I am in LOVE.
I spun some singles from Handspun By Stefania
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Report: Meteorologists Expect This Fall To Be Much Warmer Than UsualMeteorologists say that this fall is going to be warmer than usual across the country, due to climate change and a ridging atmosphere.
Summer Scorcher Leads To Heat AdvisoryOur scorching summer temps have led the National Weather Service to issue a heat advisory for most of South Florida.
Woof! Dog Days Of Summer Are HereThe heat is on. We had a very warm and steamy start Tuesday morning with the mid to upper 80s across South Florida.
Downpours Cause Ceiling Collapse In LauderhillThe drenching downpours on Friday caused a ceiling to collapse in Lauderhill.
Water Spout Spotted Off Fort LauderdaleChopper4 spotted a water spout off Fort Lauderdale beach Friday morning.
Tropical Storm Don Degenerates To An Open WaveTropical Storm Don is no more, degenerating to an open wave over the far southeastern Caribbean Sea.
Tropical Storm Don Forms In Atlantic, Expected To Reach Windward IslandsTropical Storm Don, the fourth named tropical storm of the season has formed in the Atlantic.
5 Children Among 9 Relatives Killed In Arizona Flash FloodFive children are among the nine victims of a flash flood at an Arizona swimming hole over the weekend, authorities said Monday.
South Florida Watching Two Tropical Waves In The AtlanticHurricane hunters will investigate two tropical waves in the Atlantic Ocean as hurricane season is in full swing.
Some Storms To Start, Sunshine Later Few showers will be moving through the area Friday morning before working inland and towards the Gulf Coast this afternoon.
Woman Jolted By Lightning In Lauderdale LakesA south Florida woman was jolted by lightning Monday morning.
Here's What Your Weekly Weather Will Look LikeHere's what to expect for the rest of the week's weather.

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The wind turbine industry has been rapidly growing. Upon its growth, more employees will need to be trained for tower construction and maintenance. One of the primary aspects of this training is safety and precaution.
Wind turbine workers must work at heights over 200 feet, which presents a plethora of dangers. Workers should stay protected against fires, falls, confined spaces, electricity and arc flash, noise, dropped tools, and more.
Wind power workers are exposed to extreme heights, harsh weather conditions, and high winds and moisture on a daily basis. To remind them of safety procedures and precautions that must be taken, it's imperative for custom safety labels and warning tags to be present at all work sites.
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GARDEN ROOMS – AVAILABLE NOW
With so many of us spending more time working from home, we might find ourselves longing for a designated working space.
Build Aviator have produced a range of easy to purchase and easy to install garden rooms to create that perfect working space.
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- All pre-constructed elements for the garden room
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Register your interest for Garden Rooms
To get a quick quotation for a Garden Room, please complete the contact form letting us know your preferred Garden Room size, type of cladding/finish and door style. Measurements and specification can be altered at a later date if you change your mind.
If you have any other specific information that you’d like us to include in your quotation, please use the overview box provided.
We will get back to you with a quotation within 3-7 days.
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To place your order simply call 03333 321518 and ask for the Garden Rooms team. They will organise payment and suitable installation dates with you.
Build Aviator By Design team has a list of approved, registered installers throughout the UK. Once you have confirmed your order, you can appoint a construction firm to install your Garden Room.
Our Garden Rooms are constructed off-site at Oakworth Timber Homes, a company that produce high quality homes and have put the same quality, care and attention to detail into the Garden Rooms so you are left with a solid, high spec finish.
From point of order, it will be 2-3 weeks for delivery. The availability of your builder will need to be checked, then booked in, to ensure install can be as close to the delivery date as possible.
We can help you with some of the decisions and technical questions you may have.
Yes. We also offer bespoke design garden rooms. We can work with you to come to a design that will suit you.
As level as it can be. Your builder will be able to advise you on this.
The closer, the better for delivery. Rear access preferred.
Yes, size and condition will need to be checked.
Our design has a minimal amount of disruption to create the base, we need a minimum of 6 pad stones.
We can supply the garden rooms with sound board to improve sound quality.
We would recommend you seek advice from an architect, local authority building Control and Building Regs.
No, but the internal walls can be painted by you or a chosen contractor.
No, this is not included. If this is required you will need to meet requirements Building Regulations and may need planning permission, your builder may be able to offer assistance with this.
Moisture Resistant MDF.
Vinyl embossed floor planks.
Hardie plank siding in a variety of colours and Red softwood shiplap.
No, the great advantage of Hardie Plank is that it doesn’t require any maintenance.
Yes this will require maintenance.
Yes, they’re well insulated to enable use all year round.
If required, this can be an option.
Yes if you choose to, this can arranged.
If you opt for Hardie Plank you have a choice of colours.
Many of our customers have chosen to put internet access in their garden rooms.
Our garden rooms have been designed to fall under permitted development, but if you opt for a bespoke, please check with your local planning. Flats and listed buildings do need planning permission, but you can apply for this.
Yes, we can supply our drawings.
You can our team on 03333 321518 for information and a price list. Once you have decided on your specification, you can place the order and book a delivery time frame.
Our installation process usually takes 1 week to install (weather permitting).
We order all materials to arrive on an agreed date with you. This allows you time to arrange a date with your builder to erect your office.
We use strong, secure windows that are used in House Construction. Our PVCu sliding door design is based upon innovation, performance and style. The sliding doors are available in 4 different door configurations ranging from 2 to 4 panels. Each panel is available in a total span of 3 meters enabling you to create a design that truly brings the outside in.
This will option be available soon.
We will have seasonal offers, please ask the sales team and they will be able to guide.
2m 450mm to ensure they fall under permitted development, so you don’t require planning permission.
Talk to your builder, to check which guarantees he has in place.
Firestone flat roof membranes at Permaroof offer both trade and DIY roofers high quality and exceptional performance. Flexible and durable over a 50-year life expectancy. We can cut your membrane to any size whether your project is large or small.


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by T. S. Eliot
Quis hic locus, quac
regio, quac mundi plaga?
WHAT seas what shores what grey rocks and what islands
What water lapping the bow
And scent of pine and the woodthrush singing through the fog
What images return
O my daughter.
Those who sharpen the tooth of the dog, meaning
Those who glitter with the glory of the hummingbird, meaning
Those who sit in the stye of contentment, meaning
Those who suffer the ecstasy of the animals, meaning
Are become unsubstantial, reduced by a wind,
A breath of pine, and the woodsong fog
By this grace dissolved in place
What is this face, less clear and clearer
The pulse in the arm, less strong and stronger--
Given or lent? more distant than stars and nearer than the eye
Whispers and small laughter between leaves and hurrying feet
Under sleep, where all the waters meet.

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This pair soaring into the waterfall - pure poetry of motion and a dance with death. One split second of aerodynamic miscalculation and those plumes of water would crush them instantly. I wonder what they're looking for in those turbulent chutes of water.
A gray, overcast sky full of vultures -- ominous yet beautiful. Circling, spiraling, soaring -- absolute grace from faraway.
Black vultures are more apt to congregate and feed together than their turkey cousins. According to Wikipedia:
The American Black Vulture also occasionally feeds on livestock or deer. It is the only species of New World vulture which preys on cattle. It occasionally harasses cows which are giving birth, but primarily preys on new-born calves. In its first few weeks, a calf will allow vultures to approach it. The vultures swarm the calf in a group, then peck at the calf's eyes, or at the nose or the tongue. The calf then goes into shock and is killed by the vultures. It is known to regurgitate when approached or disturbed, which assists in predator deterrence and taking flight by decreasing its takeoff weight. Like all New World Vultures, the American Black Vulture often defecates on its own legs, using the evaporation of the water in the feces and/or urine to cool itself, a process known as urohydrosis. It cools the blood vessels in the unfeathered tarsi and feet, and causes white uric acid to streak the legs.
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The City of SeaTac has immediate vacancies on the Planning Commission and Senior Citizen Advisory Committee, and is seeking volunteers.
Here’s more info from the city:
The Planning Commission is to study and make recommendations to the City Council for adoption of long range comprehensive plans, policies, programs and services related to land use, transportation and community facilities. The Commission also studies and makes recommendations to the Council on a variety of development regulations. The Commission’s goal is to maintain and achieve the highest level of the City’s attributes so that all SeaTac citizens can enjoy and be proud to live in this community. Planning Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor and Council; the Commission consists of five members, each serving three year terms. Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month at SeaTac City Hall.
SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Senior Citizen Advisory Committee consists of five members, each serving three-year terms. Committee members are appointed by the Mayor and City Council. The Senior Citizen Advisory Committee’s Mission is to work with the Staff Liaison to identify issues related to senior citizens in the community; act as an advisory body to the City Council and provide input through the City Manager and the Staff Liaison to the City Council on issues relating to SeaTac senior citizens; provide increased opportunities for community involvement by SeaTac senior citizens and the community in general; advise the City Council, through the City Manager and the Staff Liaison regarding the delivery of senior citizen programs and provide outreach to the community in an effort to develop and place senior citizen issues before the citizens of the City of SeaTac in a positive manner. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at SeaTac Community Center.
The application for the Planning Commission and Senior Citizen Advisory Committee can be found on the City’s website at www.ci.seatac.wa.us under the Government heading select City Departments, then select City Clerk, and on the City Clerk page select Citizen Advisory Committees.
The deadline for applying is Monday, Sept. 24, 2012. If you are interested in serving on this Committee, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (206) 973.4660.
You can view the City’s Event Calendar at: www.ci.seatac.wa.us/index.aspx?page=16


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Add financial markets to the long list of threats to wildlife
Scale-crested pygmy tyrant. Photo by Rhett A. Butler.
The emergence of a Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD) mechanism for protecting forests could introduce new risks for biodiversity by linking conservation finance to exotic financial derivatives, warn researchers writing in the journal Conservation Letters.
Jacob Phelps, Edward L. Webb, and Lian P. Koh argue that REDD could effectively link the fate of some species to the short-term whims of the carbon market. Conservation projects funded primarily by REDD are most at risk of being undermined by declining in carbon prices or changing investor preference. The authors add that the short-term nature of REDD—which is seen as a stop gap measure of at most 30 years—may fail deliver benefits over the time-scale need to safeguard biodiversity.
“Conservation initiatives generally require long-term, stable sources of funding,” they write. “Given the scale of REDD+ projects and financing, and the high expectations in some quarters that REDD+ will reform conservation finance and protect imperiled biodiversity, current and future projects tied to REDD+ financing might be exposed to significant risks.”
Acknowledging and understanding this risk should therefore be a priority for conservation planners, who need to avoid over-leveraging short-term carbon finance and overlooking potential long-term finance.
“It makes sense to capitalize on the opportunities created by REDD+ to enhance biodiversity conservation. Even short-term and less-than-ideally structured funding for conservation is better than no funding at all,” Phelps, Webb, and Koh write. “However, the rapid development of new REDD+ initiatives, many of which are heavily reliant on REDD+ readiness funding from donors, raises questions about whether some projects are overleveraged and overlooking long-term financial resilience.”
The authors suggest a adopting a common portfolio management strategy—diversification—in seeking finance for conservation projects.
might include drawing on market, traditional donor,
and philanthropic contributions. It might also rely on
bundling other ecological services (largely water related)
with carbon for payment as ecosystem services, especially
to raise resources for high-opportunity cost areas. Biodiversity might eventually be similarly
Phelps, Webb, and Koh conclude by emphasizing the need to not let the potential upside of REDD overshadow the potential risks of depending on the mechanism for long-term financial sustenance.
“Given prudent safeguards
and planning, REDD+ will contribute not only to
reducing emissions and ensuring forest conservation, but
also to protecting biodiversity. However, there remains
little certainty that REDD+ funding will fuel long-term
biodiversity conservation. We need to acknowledge the
associated risks in order to better prepare conservationists,
governments, local land-owners, and forest users to
deal with the incoming, but by no means reliable or permanent,
investments in forests.”
CITATION: Jacob Phelps, Edward L. Webb, and Lian P. Koh (2010). Risky business: an uncertain future for biodiversity conservation
finance through REDD+. Conservation Letters 00 (2010) 1–7


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Psycho | Ohio, USA | 02/08/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Kiss Of The Gypsy just came along at the wrong time. I saw them open for Tesla in Manchester, England in late 1991. They were incredible. I've seen a lot of bands and they were one of the best. This album is a masterpiece. Not in the slightest bit original. Just good old fashioned R&R with lots of guitars, classic riffs, and a thumping rhythmn section. "Blind For Love", "Easy Does It", "From The Dirt", "Keep Your Distance" will have you abusing your air guitar. "No Prize For The Loser" is a beautiful ballad and "Promised Land" just rips your heart out to close proceedings. If you are sick of some of today's so called "rock", get your hands on this bad boy and lose yourself for ten songs of pure rock and roll bliss. Perfection!"
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Justin Gaines | Northern Virginia | 03/15/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Kiss of the Gypsy's self-titled debut album really fell through the cracks back in 1991, which is a shame since it is such a good album. I imagine the band was written off as just another hair metal band, but in truth they didn't quite fit that particular mold. Kiss of the Gypsy straddled the line between hair metal and AOR, much like Bad English, Giant, and Nelson managed to do. Kiss of the Gypsy had a bit less gloss and a lot more swagger though, so perhaps Von Groove is a closer comparison. Either way, what you get is an outstanding melodic rock album that struts its way from start to finish. It's one of those albums that puts a grin on your face and has you bobbing your head before you know it.
Forget pretentiousness and seriousness, this is an album for those of you who want your rock & roll to be fun!


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Neurometrix Inc. (NURO:US) shares fell 8 percent after the Boston Globe reported that the company, which makes devices that diagnose carpal-tunnel syndrome, is being investigated for possible health-care fraud.
Shares of the Waltham, Massachusetts-based company fell 84 cents to $10.18 as of 4 p.m. New York time in Nasdaq stock market composite trading.
The Boston Globe reported federal prosecutors will investigate whether the company was complicit in fraud against the government and kickbacks to doctors who use its NC-Stat system, which is used to diagnose nerve-related medical problems.
Kara Canoni, a Neurometrix spokeswoman, didn't return calls for comment from Bloomberg News. Neurometrix executives told the Globe yesterday they had no information about a grand jury meeting.
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If you ask anyone, they would say that high school was a weird stage in their life. You're going through puberty, you're mixed in with kids fresh out of middle school and adults ready to graduate, and you have to deal with all that teen drama.
How could you forget the teen drama?
In every high school, there was always the person who got pregnant, the person who failed and didn't graduate, the person who started fights every day, etc. Probably one of the most relatable and real television shows that reflected those moments was "Degrassi: The Next Generation." They talked about real life issues that teens faced then and now.
Here are 20 passing thoughts you probably had as a high schooler as told by "Degrassi":


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On a plain sheet of paper, write down the answers to the following questions. When
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1. When will a ram manifold serve no useful purpose?
2. Along with dampening noise, what other function does the exhaust system have?
3. Which component connects all of the engine cylinders to the exhaust system?
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I've always been a coconut fanatic. When I was a kid, my grandpa would tap a coconut twice with a hammer, and then expertly split it in half over a bowl. The juice that flowed out would be used in that night's dinner, but the coconut meat was all mine. I got so greedy that he would make up stories about how eating too much coconut would make my bottom so itchy that I'd be unable to sit down long enough to watch television. (I've since looked this up; turns out it's not true.)
Coconut rum always makes me a little sad, because it never lives up to its promise. I want it to taste like a real coconut spiked with rum. But what you usually get is a syrupy mess. It smells good, so I psych myself up with visions of a big, fat coconut filled with rum—only to taste a viscous mouthful of sugar and artificial flavors. I had just about given up on coconut rum when I tried to make it myself. Yes! It turns out that it is possible to have a coconut rum that just tastes like rum and real coconut.
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"using coconut rum as a substitute for rum would be like using simple syrup as a substitute for water."
Most of what we know as coconut rum is actually coconut liqueur—in addition to rum and coconut (or coconut-like flavoring), it also contains sugar. A lot of sugar. Because of this, using coconut rum as a substitute for rum would be like using simple syrup as a substitute for water. These sweet coconut rums are 42 proof—for comparison, a typical rum would be 80 proof, and most flavored rums are around 70 proof.
Malibu is the most ubiquitous brand, and it's easy to find at most liquor stores for about $14. Captain Morgan Parrot Bay, Coruba, Cruzan, and Don Q are a little harder to come by, but they're in the same price range. When used sparingly, Malibu and the rest of this 42-proof gang can add a little tropical splash to a drink. However, more often than not, coconut liqueur is the inspiration for sickeningly sweet shots and syrupy umbrella drinks. If a shot is named after a bad euphemism for a sex act, chances are there's coconut rum in it.
Bacardi and Brinley Gold both have coconut-flavored rums that are less sugary and, at 70 proof, more like a spirit than a liqueur. The coconut flavor in these isn't as strong as it is in Malibu, Cruzan, or any of their sweeter counterparts and the rum is more pronounced. If you wanted a little coconut in your cocktail without a sugar overdose, these would do the job.
Visit any of the distilleries that make coconut rum, and you'd see a bunch of barrels of flavoring rather than a bunch of actual coconuts. It's also safe to say that the rum they mix with the flavoring would be their lowest quality rum—possibly rum they'd never consider distributing without masking the flavor.
Why drink pretend coconut when you can easily put real coconut into your cocktails? DIY coconut rum is easy, cheap, and fun to make. It has a fresh and lightly sweet taste along with a fantastic aroma. All you need to make it is rum, a coconut, and a hammer. OK, open the coconut however you like. But you're missing out on the satisfaction that comes from hitting things with a hammer if you do it another way. And you also get a bonus beverage, since the coconut is filled with delicious coconut water.
You can use homemade coconut rum in place of plain rum in cocktails. Since this recipe doesn't have any sugar, it's a nice way to put a little coconut in your drink without adding sweetness.
I was inspired by Maggie Savarino's coconut rum recipe, though I skipped the additional flavors. She suggests adding half a vanilla bean, a half teaspoon of peppercorns or grains of paradise, or makrut lime leaves. I think cardamom, ginger, basil, lemongrass, or chiles could make for an interesting infusion with more of an Asian flavor.
You can also steep fruit with the mixture for a few days: try pineapple, which adds a hint of pina colada to cocktails, or mango, kumquats, or guava. If you're looking for a final product that's a bit closer to Malibu, you can add in some simple syrup to taste.
Add a little tropical fun by subbing in your DIY coconut rum for plain white rum. It's particularly delicious in a Daiquiri, Hemingway Daiquiri, El Floridita, or Mojito. (The coconut flavor would probably get lost in really complicated Tiki drinks that contain multiple rums, liqueurs, fruit juices, and syrups.) Homemade coconut rum is also delicious in rum sauces and homemade desserts.

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Black Mortgage Applicants Do About As Well As Black Job Applicants At Wells Fargo
They’re apparently not as “qualified” as their white co-applicants, either.
Banks Not To Blame For Bogus Bank Transfers On Bank-Owned Platform, Banks Say
That is, until they get a call from the Gray Lady.
Wells Fargo Would Like To Keep Its Rigged Arbitration Victory, Please
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Analysis from The Fenway Institute finds lesbians and bisexual women are up to 10 times less likely to receive regular cervical cancer screening than heterosexual women, due to a misconception that sexual minority women are not at risk for cervical cancer as well as their broader marginalization in the health care system.
BOSTON, Mass. — Lesbians and bisexual women are as likely as heterosexual women to develop cervical cancer, but are much less likely to be regularly screened for it, putting them at greater risk of the potentially deadly disease, according to a policy brief released today by The Fenway Institute.
Yearly, over 12,000 American women are diagnosed with cervical cancer and over 4,000 die from the disease. Cervical cancer was once considered the most deadly female cancer, but due to the highly effective screening test called the Papanicolaou (Pap) test, diagnoses and mortality have dropped dramatically, and cervical cancer is now considered the most treatable female cancer. However, cervical cancer remains dangerous for those who do not undergo regular screening. The majority of cervical cancers in the US occur among women who have never been screened or who were not screened within the past five or more years.
This is bad news for lesbians and bisexual women, who are up to 10 times less likely to undergo routine screening for cervical cancer. The vast majority of cervical cancers are caused by a human papilloma virus (HPV) infection, and many sexual minority women – and their healthcare providers – are under the misperception that HPV cannot be passed between women during sex. In fact, because HPV passes through skin-to-skin genital, as well as potentially through oral-vaginal and digital-vaginal contact, even women who exclusively have sex with women are at risk for contracting the virus, and by extension, cervical cancer. Multiple studies have shown that lesbians and bisexual women are just as likely as heterosexual women to have HPV and cervical abnormalities that could potentially lead to cancer if unchecked.
Current guidelines recommend that screening start for all women at age 21, regardless of HPV vaccination or age of sexual debut, and continue every three years until age 29; the screening interval may be lengthened to every five years for women ages 30-65 if HPV co-testing is done in addition to the Pap test. Women with a history of a prior abnormal Pap test or who are immune compromised (e.g. by HIV) should be screened yearly.
“Clinicians have a responsibility to provide accurate information about the benefits of cervical cancer screening to all women and to create a conducive environment that encourages patient acceptance of this practice,” says Jennifer Potter, MD, director of Women’s Health at Fenway Health.
The Fenway Institute analysis, titled Promoting Cervical Cancer Screening among Lesbians and Bisexual Women, notes that other countries have recognized this disparity and have done more to increase screening rates among lesbians and bisexual women. In the UK, the National Health Service specifically mentioned LGBT groups in its Cancer Reform Strategy as populations targeted for improvement in its National Cancer Equality Initiative in 2007.
“Lesbians and bisexual women are less likely to be regularly screened for cervical cancer even though they are at equal risk of developing it,” said Sean Cahill, Director of Health Policy Research at The Fenway Institute. “Providers and public health advocates should prioritize this population in cervical cancer prevention efforts and reduce this often deadly disparity.”
The Fenway Institute analysis, written by Sarah Peitzmeier, MSPH, examines the heightened risk profile of lesbians and bisexual women, such as lower rates of health insurance coverage and less access to preventive health care, including routine pelvic exams. It also describes efforts in the UK and Australia to promote Pap tests among lesbians, and why it is important to offer Pap tests to some transgender men, many of whom retain a cervix and may be at risk for cervical cancer. Providers should also be trained in broader LGBT health issues, so that they are equipped to provide clinically competent care to lesbian and bisexual women and transgender men in ways that are sensitive and culturally competent.
The brief concludes with a set of policy recommendations, including:
- Promote routine cervical cancer screening for lesbians and bisexual women through patient in-reach and community outreach with sexual minority-specific messaging, wording, and peer education;
- Increase training for clinicians in the reproductive health needs of sexual minority populations, including the need for regular cervical cancer screening among women who have sex with women;
- Promote HPV vaccination as a primary prevention strategy among lesbians and bisexual women;
- Include transgender men (individuals born with female reproductive organs but who identify as male, many of whom still retain a cervix if a total hysterectomy is not performed) in cervical cancer screening programs;
- Collect sexual orientation and gender identity data in cancer registries, patient medical records, and health surveys to better understand the burden of cervical cancer and cancer screening practices among this population.
“Lesbian and bisexual women experience a number of health disparities,” said Stephen Boswell, MD, President and CEO of Fenway Health. “The Affordable Care Act’s expansion of health care access and efforts by the federal government to increase clinical competency in LGBT health care offer opportunities to reduce the disparity we see in cervical cancer screening.”
A PDF of the cervical cancer screening policy brief is available online at www.fenwayhealth.org/cervicalcancerfocus.
For more than forty years, Fenway Health has been working to make life healthier for the people in our neighborhood, the LGBT community, people living with HIV/AIDS and the broader population. The Fenway Institute at Fenway Health is an interdisciplinary center for research, training, education and policy development focusing on national and international health issues. Fenway’s Sidney Borum Jr. Health Center cares for youth and young adults ages 12 to 29 who may not feel comfortable going anywhere else, including those who are LGBT or just figuring things out; homeless or living on the streets; struggling with substance use or abuse; sex workers; or living with HIV/AIDS.


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#225 - For anonymous x3
Filling the prompts “the reader is a film music composer & she meets the lids after her interview on BBC Radio 1, & she meets Van and he says he loves her work & they go out on a date to a film festival & a year later, they’re touring the world together? Making sure that when they are touring, they go to the same countries?” and “a vacation with van to some island? and like spending the day by the pool(in the shade of course cause that baby would burn bless his irish skin) and the beach and coconut drinks and dancing to music and all those beautiful things??”
Bonus mini-request of something involving a lifeguard getting a little annoyed at Van running amuck.
It was instant. You’d glanced up as the elevator doors closed, catching his eyes for only a second. Your body moved forward towards him, but the thick steel was already between you and you were being dragged back down to Earth. Cue sad song; cue Everybody Hurts and Mad World and I Will Follow You Into The Dark and Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life) and Sampson.
“You okay?” your agent asked. “Look like you’re gonna puke or something?”
“I’m fine,” you said, taking a step back. I’m just living the start of a bad romance film, that’s all.
Out of the elevator and the doors of the BBC building, you were about to get into a cab. The interview had gone well; the last press you had to do for the film before a short break.
“Wait!” a voice called desperately over a sea of people on the sidewalk.
There he was, weaving through the crowd on his way to you. Cue happy song; cue I Feel Good and Call Me Maybe and I Believe In A Thing Called Love and Hey Ya! and Home.


What did you study at UNH?
What were you doing 1 year out of college?
I was living with my parents and working in their cellar, trying to resurrect a defunct machine tool business. My Dad suggested I get a real job and get out of there.
What were you doing 5 years out of college?
I was four years into a job at Austin-Gordon Design, designing packaging machinery. I loved the job but I found something even better.
What were you doing 10 years out of college?
I had my own consulting business, Kinotec Inc., designing production and test machinery. AutoCAD had changed the process completely.
What are you doing now?
I own H6 Systems Inc. and design high power transmitters for the Army and Navy.
How do you feel your time at UNH has had an impact on where you are today?
CEPS (College of Engineering and Physical Sciences) turned me into an engineer through heat and pressure. I can never be anything else.
Why do you believe in UNH?
I saw it. I was there. It’s real.


Pipe bomb investigation: Robert DeNiro, Joe Biden latest targets
Authorities are on the lookout for more mail bombs.
Officials have intercepted glass-filled pipe bombs that were mailed to former President Barack Obama, former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, and other public figures who have been targets of criticism by President Trump. While the investigation into those devices is underway, authorities are on the lookout for more bombs. Here's the latest of what we know.
• A total of 10 packages have now been discovered.
• Thursday morning, law enforcement officials found two suspicious packages addressed to former Vice President Joe Biden — one at the U.S. Postal Service sorting center in New Castle, Del., and another at a post office in Wilmington. It appears one of the packages addressed to Biden, who lives in Delaware, had postage due.
• The New York City police bomb squad removed a suspicious package delivered to the Tribeca production company owned by actor Robert DeNiro, who has been a sharp critic of Trump.
• The FBI confirmed that the packages addressed to Biden and DeNiro were similar in appearance to suspicious packages sent to other top Democrats and Trump critics over the past two days.
• Officials told NBC News they are investigating whether the packages were mailed from Florida. The return address on the envelopes is Democratic Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz's Florida office. Officials say the lawmaker is not involved in the mailings.
• Officials also said the devices were poorly made, but added that it's unclear if that was intentional, or if they were just constructed poorly.
• The New York Times reports that security personnel at DeNiro's production company called police about a suspicious package and the bomb squad detected an explosive device much like the others that have been intercepted after X-raying the envelope, which also matched others that had contained pipe bombs.
• The FBI tweeted out a photo of one of the envelopes with an appeal for tips.
• In addition to Biden and DeNiro, other confirmed targets of the devices so far are:
– Former President Obama's home in Washington, D.C.
– Hillary Clinton's home in Westchester County, N.Y.
– Former CIA director John Brennan (sent to CNN's New York office)
– Former attorney general Eric Holder (mailed to the wrong address and returned to Schultz's office)
– Two addressed to California Rep. Maxine Waters (intercepted by Capitol Hill police)
– Billionaire philanthropist George Soros, who is known to support liberal causes.
• Officials say the packages and devices recovered so far are similar.
• Former President Jimmy Carter has been warned by law enforcement he could be a potential target, his spokeswoman told ABC News.
• Several media allies of President Trump, including Fox Business host Lou Dobbs and syndicated radio host Rush Limbaugh, have peddled baseless conspiracy theories about the packages.
• At a rally in Wisconsin Wednesday night, Trump, acknowledging he was adopting a softer tone, decried the threat of political violence while at the same time calling on the media to end its "hostility." In a tweet Thursday morning, Trump again blamed the media for fomenting anger.
Brennan, one of the targeted recipients of a pipe-bomb, fired back at Trump's tweet with one of his own, saying the president's critics would not be "intimidated into silence."


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That final drive gave a lot of Bills fans hope for the future. There have been some immediate improvements this season on both sides of the ball, I'm so excited for the potential of this team.
Even if we might, MIGHT lose more games this season (I can see us going anywhere from 5-11 to 9-7) this team has been improved by a significant margin across the board so far this season. It's very, very nice to see that FINALLY this team is showing improvement.
This year was about progression anyways, nice to have at least a competitive team now.
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Quarter-Bin Podcast #41
Shado: Song of the Dragon, Book 2, DC Comics, cover-dated February 1992.
"A Force of Dragons,"
written by Mike Grell, with art by Michael Davis Lawrence and Gray
In the aftermath of the attack on the monastery, the Yakuza leader still wants the special Yakuza sword. Will he have to kill his brother to get the sword? And how did Shado become such a deadly archer anyway? Listen to the episode and find
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sorry about being MIA from your last couple of podcasts but i've given up on on all comic based TV shows at this point. i've long since given up on anything the CW features and Gotham and Agents of SHIELD seems to be a steady stream of mediocre episodes. can't really put my finger on why Constantine hasn't really grabbed me and i've never been big on Doctor Who.ReplyDelete
however, when it comes to the late 80s Long Bow Hunters Green Arrow 3 book series that's another matter. good review on what i thought was a well written series and oh so graphic too. in terms of the gore and explicit violence it almost made Batman: A Death in the Family and a Killing Joke (also great stories) look tame by comparison plus i believe that's when Green Arrow debuted with his "hoody" style costume which i thought was a good updated look. also, if you ever find any copies of Mike Grell's early 80s Warlord series in those discount back issue bins i highly recommend you check em out. looking forward to your Checkmate 17 podcast i have several books from that Greg Rucka series i really like how he interweaves contemporary geopolitics into his stories.
Ok, onward to ROM, thanks for the mention. in the current posting, and in what will be tomorrow's we've got some great stuff from BACK ISSUE magazine with lot's of juicy details about the behind the scenes stuff of the ROM spaceknight run including why Sal Buscema left the series. truly a tragic moment aside from the obvious i think steve ditko's pencils was among some of the most mediocre art of the Marvel 80s. back then as a kid i was so disappointed with the switch i nearly dropped the title . . nearly.
Thanks for the feedback -- just listen to the ones that sound interesting to you, there is no problem with that! I love love love Warlord, and Jon Sable and Green Arrow, too.Delete


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Remember love with your heart use your head for everything else! Cut! Hi I’m Alan Melikdajangpohjsdfkhasdksd, creator of Captain Disillusion. I hope you don’t mind me pulling back the curtain on the movie magic this one time To let you know how grateful I am that so many of you watch my weird videos. Seeing a growing list of over 58,000 subscribers getting so excited every time I post something new, makes me feel very happy…and also pretty guilty because We all know I haven’t been posting videos as often as I should. But I’m here to tell you that that has now changed. This year, I’ve made a pledge to post a video every single month, at least! And you can always keep track of this fact and know exactly when the next video is coming through a countdown on the Captain disillusion website. Now, I want to make it clear that this isn’t because a company is now sponsoring me or a studio is producing this as a webseries It’s still just me making videos in my spare time. I’m just making a concerted effort to bring you more because you deserve it. I’ve also taken the advice so many of you have given me on Facebook and Twitter and joined Patreon. Patreon is a website that lets viewers like you become patrons of your favorite independent artists like me, by supporting them through crowdfunding. It’s a great system that’s existed since the beginning of civilization. Leonardo Da Vinci had some Patrons and that’s how he was able to create some of the most inspiring works in history like the Mona Lisa or his… early concept drawing for a weapon of mass murder. Imagine what you and I can do if we made it possible for Captain Disillusion to eventually be my full-time job. Now whether you choose to be a patron or not I’m still making these videos and, Since I’m doing it monthly now there’s going to be a lot of extra content that might not be interesting to a casual viewer. but it makes for perfect Patreon rewards for fans that choose to support me. So if you look at the bottom of my patreon profile, you’ll see the different tiers of support you can sign up for and depending on what you choose, you can get access to behind-the-scenes footage bloopers and outtakes, secret posts about what videos I’m working on next, high-resolution downloads of artwork from the animated segments and if you’re a fellow Youtuber or a filmmaker I’m also posting video tutorials about how I do some of my production and visual effects so that you can apply them to your own projects. There’s a whole bunch of other rewards you can read about on the profile page. If you sign up, and you change your mind later You can always cancel at any point Or you can do like a community thing and you can cancel but then come back again And then cancel and come back–all I ask is that you check it out for the sake of rational thinking, skepticism, the love of visual effects, geeky movie references, and a friend of mine named Captain Disillusion. [Captain D]: So you’ve finally sold out. [Alan]: No I’m just trying to get– [Captain D]: You sold out.
[Alan]: *unintelligible* support from my viewers. [Captain D]: And you actually think [Captain D]: people are going to want–
[Alan]: *defending self* *arguing* [Captain D]: *Insulting Alan*
[Alan]: I’m-i’m over–I’m not gonna listen to this anymore [Alan]: I don’t have to listen to you anymore! [Alan]: NO!


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If I stand at a certain angle, slightly to the left but not so far that I come into the adjoining room, and look out of the terrace window, my view is framed by new lilac curtains and leads out onto a garden filled with the early creamy-white blossoms of my cherry trees, the green of my neighbour’s garden and the slightly mouldy brown-grey-green mix of his old wooden shed, packed with all the garden utensils he doesn’t use, a few containers for garden waste and other items which I do not wish to explore further. A step further into the room, to the right, leaves the framework in place, but presents me with a view of devastation, of neglect and overgrowth more akin to a jungle than a garden. This view, as I am sure you will have guessed, is my own garden, and the one I tend to avoid as much as possible, partially because it makes me feel guilty but mainly because I know, no matter how much and how carefully I plan my day, I am not going to be setting out into the wilderness to bring any form of order to the chaos. I am not a gardening person, although I most certainly do appreciate the view of a well-tended and cared for expanse of green and bountiful, colourful flowers graced with trees in full bloom, all that I view tends to be the domain of someone else and never my own. Good intentions: those I had right at the start when I moved in here, and I did manage to mow the lawn and care for a few areas right at the beginning, but then one thing led to another and the downward spiral into jungle growth began its course and I was lost forever. Probably not quite, I will get around to it later on this spring as I always do, but also always half-hearted and wishing I could be inside writing letters, papers, articles, a new book perhaps, drinking coffee and tea and, above all, reading a book.
The problem is that my To Be Read pile keeps on growing with new titles which have inspired me at the time of purchase, but have had to be placed down at the very bottom according to a strange form of priority system. Serious books always come first – historical works, philosophy, literature and those I am meant to review – and then the ones which merely interest me – same categories – and finally the fiction which I use to clear my mind now and then. As a youth I called this last group of books Brain Candy, simply because there was nothing to them, no need to think, you worked your way from page one through to the end and cleaned out all the mess of thoughts in your mind through their total lack of inspiration. These days I don’t waste my time and money on such titles, but still have a small pile of crime and historical thrillers which, being of a slightly higher calibre in writing style and characterisation, interest, but still do not challenge too much. They are the ones which people ask about when hearing that you have a certain interest; recently this was someone who knew I have read almost everything from Marcus Tullius Cicero, the Roman politician who lived, wrote and died two thousand years ago, and suggested I read the fiction trilogy by Robert Harris. It’s easy enough to push such books further down the pile without feeling bad about it, and when asked point out that work titles come first and I am busy with a literary history of the Roma peoples in Europe, or the latest biographical / philosophical work on Wittgenstein and Heidegger, which gathers some form of understanding from whoever poses the question or has made the suggestion in the first place. I think the form of understanding here is more a desire to move away from the subject in case I suggest that they read a philosophical book in return for my reading their suggested rubbish; some are happy to suggest, but not so willing to take suggestions for their own reading pile.
You are from a little town and I am originally from the capital city of London, and now live in a small town. Looks almost as if we have swapped our habitations, although mine is from choice, admittedly. My small town is about one thousand years old, but only recognised as an inhabited village or town for the last eight hundred or so, when it first appeared in official records, and straddles a beautiful river, is surrounded by fields and could be called a farming community but for its size and history. It was once a County Town, with its own German Count, and was the centre of a municipal community larger than many in existence today. Back in the Seventies, long before I even thought of leaving London for good, there was a massive reorganisation of the regional and political boundaries throughout Germany, and the county disappeared, with the formerly so important town being relegated to a position underneath a city which has once been a vassal. Things went downhill from there, and a highly successful region has now been pushed down into debt, whereby the problems do not affect this town as such, which is still successful, but the higher powers who control the new region and its finances.
But that is all politics and this first letter is not meant to be about the political or financial incompetence of those people elected to be in charge of taxpayer’s money, it is meant to be about an introduction and a challenge. The former is difficult, the latter is obvious. I’m not very good at writing about myself in a direct sense, so I tend to write about my interests; now and then I quote from books I have read or from those who appear to be wise, have knowledge and experience, and generally cover myself quite adequately that way. The challenge, as I say: obvious, is to beat my way out of the pile of letters which you have undoubtedly received from around the world, to stand out and to be the one you decide is worth writing back to, forming a written friendship with and so on. No easy task, as I am well aware, since you are young and have the greatest choice, and I am old and only have one chance.
The gardens, those that I can see and that one which I avoid, are dowsed in rain and being taunted by the wind. My neighbour has his grill out on a small wooden terrace he’s built around a pond in his garden; the weather has forbidden its usage so far, although there are others nearby who have stuck it out and ignored the chill wind, the wet, the uncomfortable cold of a return to winter temperatures and taken their chances. I’d much rather sit indoors and read a good book at the moment. The only garden I have been able to create and keep is in the small area of my house where I actually live; that is the part which isn’t waiting for me to rip out and replace cables, pipes, walls and all the other monstrosities normally hidden from view which we take for granted. The indoor garden began with a few small houseplants which should have given colour to the whole double room, but that colour tended very quickly toward brown, dried out and dead. Then I discovered the evergreen type of plant and, especially, the cactus both of which, I am glad to say, are thriving. My work room, which is really my entire living area, gets sun in the mid to late afternoons, so those plants which thrive on sunlight for as many hours in the day as is possible, they stand no chance whatsoever. My only problem is remembering that they also need a good dash of water regularly, and some fertiliser too, otherwise even these sturdier ones will go the way of their predecessors, leaving me with a room devoid of colourful living interest.
Although, to be honest, my rooms would be packed with colour – if not life, unfortunately – without any plants. I redecorated last year and placed bookshelves on all the wall space where one would fit, and in all the remaining gaps there are photographs and works of art which add more of a literary and artistic colour and, hopefully, inspire me in whatever I happen to be doing. I now have the great advantage of being able to stand up from my writing table, walk a maximum of ten steps, and reach almost any book I could need or desire for a reference. Literary works and historical photographs are my thing, in a manner of speaking, and so having them decorate the areas I spend the most time in makes sense. It tends to surprise visitors, though: the most common question is to ask whether I have read all the books they get to see – I have about six thousand in this one room – and I have to truthfully answer that I have not. There is always one on my desk I have not yet finished, and maybe two waiting for me to get round to them. Sometimes I delve into them just for the sheer pleasure of re-reading something I enjoyed in the past, especially when it comes to letters other people have written and sent, and sometimes to enhance an idea I have in a letter or essay.
I’m a great believer in the value of real books as opposed to those things which appear on an electronic screen and have no soul. Many years ago I worked in a book department in a major store in the centre of London, and it was absolutely ideal: any book I desired could be found and produced within a few days, and that all without the Internet. Today it is even easier, of course, with online ordering and so many sources for good books and good writing, it is no wonder that some say we are becoming far better educated than our predecessors, through the availability of information, and likewise no wonder that this availability, this abundance, causes us to skip over depth and take our knowledge only from the titles, headlines and the shallowest of readings. Perhaps we will have a chance to discuss such things: you from your young person viewpoint, me from my old person viewpoint. It could be interesting.

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No. If I pay for it, then it's my personal property and I will do with it as I please. Of course, I'm still subject to the law - same as with any other personal property. I will treat a purchased ebook the same as I would a paper book and ignore any arbitrary "rules" backed by petty tyrant wannabes.
You may say the license is the law, and my response would be that the law is only as good as the lawmaker's ability to enforce it.
(my underlining, -bolding-, and italicizing in the above quote)
So you are basically saying that if you can get away with it, it is acceptable to do so.
I don't wish anything to happen to you like your car being scraped badly at night in a parking garage, or burglars robbing your house, or even strong arm assailants beating you on the street and taking your money, watch, phone, "eReader," etc., but it seems to me that these people, perpetrating these crimes on you, are ignoring the law, getting away with it, and all because of a lack of ability to enforce it, so "well and good" for them at least. There are no morals involved for you or for them.
This is not the world I would like for either myself or my family.

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