When you think Rocky Mountain, you think mountain bikes. That's where their focus lies and for that reason you may not even be aware that they've made a handful of drop bar bikes over their nearly 40 years in business.
The Solo has been in the BC-based brand's lineup a long time – as both a cyclocross and a road race platform – but this most recent iteration skews more toward fat tires, cargo carrying, and, well, slotting a bike into the current hot niche in the drop bar world. It's a step that, in my opinion, aligns this bike more with the others in the current Rocky Mountain lineup.
This review will primarily focus on the Solo platform and less on specific spec choices, though I do have some comments on the 2018 Solo 70 down below. The spec changes for 2019 are definitely worth having a look at, with the new Solo 70 in particular being a bit more of a risky build that better shows the potential of the platform.
There's been a huge influx of 650-or-700 compatible drop bar bikes in the past couple years. Everything from steel bikes that lean more toward touring than racing, to full carbon platforms that are lighter and speedier, but, in my opinion, less versatile. The Solo is on the latter end of this spectrum – more race-ready than multi-day – with an aluminum frame and carbon fork.
There's a reason people are amped up on these bikes: you can approach the genre from any starting point and still find the bike that suits your needs. I'm happy to have so many options in bikes that are simply useful everyday-type bikes, as well as being suitable for the dirt-focused events that are rising in popularity or for general getting-out-there type riding.
So I've established that the Solo sits on the zippier end of the fat tire drop bar spectrum, but what makes it a Rocky Mountain? To start with, the Solo's aluminum frame and carbon fork share design language found on its wider-tired siblings. The drastically sloped top tube combined with a relatively tall tapered head tube give the bike a particularly modern look. I think the bike's angular silhouette and fat aluminum tubes look better with bags on 'em, but that's up to you.
Today's drop bar bikes are happily making use of yesterday's mountain bike wheels, and to that end Rocky Mountain went with a 12×142 rear axle and 15×100 up front. The brakes are flat mount, and both the frame and fork have internal cable routing, including a dropper post hole which I'm happy to see getting put to use with the 2019 Solo 70.
A forged yoke drops the drive side chainstay from the bottom bracket to afford more tire clearance while keeping rear end length at a relatively short 425mm. Rocky Mountain claims it fits up to a 700×40 or a 27.5×2.2 tire, but those are very conservative numbers. The 700×42 WTB Resolutes fit with tons of room; I'd be surprised if a 29×2.1 didn't fit.
The Solo comes in five sizes, from XS through XL. They all share a 70mm bottom bracket drop and that 425mm chainstay. Head tube angles are on the slacker side, and reach numbers on the longer side. Like most drop bar bikes, the head angle is steeper on the larger frames, and slacker on the smaller frames.
One mark that could be a result of Rocky's mountain bike focus is steep seat tubes across the board. On this Large frame it's 73.5º, which in my experience is about a half-degree steeper than a usual Large. To many this means nothing, but it's significant for me.
For an all-day position, I usually need my saddle slammed back on a 25-26mm offset post on a 73º seat angle. At my saddle height of 76.5cm, a half-degree change in seat angle means 6.7mm fore-aft at the saddle, and that means the Solo requires me to run even more post offset. And there just aren't many options for higher offset posts.
Because the seat tube angles are steeper than average, this also means reach numbers end up longer than effective top tube lengths alone would indicate. It's not just the seat angle at play here: tall head tubes also equate to more reach, and the Solo's got those too.
When you put big reach numbers, long head tubes, and slack head tube angles together, the result is a long front-center and a bike that goes fast and descends confidently despite its short rear end. My general commentary on the numbers of this bike would be that it fits on the big side (except the seat angle) and rides stable.
Forks, I'm tellin' ya, we can be really picky about forks! This one's got a tapered steerer, through axle, fender eyelets, flat mount brakes, and anything cage mounts. And it's got an aluminum crown and steerer with carbon blades.
The fork is relatively chunky in its proportions, which match those of the aluminum frame. The choice to go with a 15×100 through axle is a positive for anyone hoping to make use of a not-so-old, but oh-so-obsolete mountain bike wheelset. The fork blades are nearly parallel right up to the crown, making for tons of space for tire and fender.
I have a slight beef with the orientation of the anything cage mounts. You'll see in the photos that they point slightly toward the front of the bike. This means they can't really be used for a lowrider or a rando/basket rack.
See what I said about being picky? Because this bike sits at the pointier end of the fat tire drop bar spectrum, people buying it might not care too much – but I'm of the mind that if you're going to go to the effort to develop a new fork, it could be more versatile with the exact same number of holes in it.
The 2018 Solo 70 sports a high performance 1x build. Force 1 hydraulic and a SRAM 900 rear hub are upspec pieces that send the price of this model up quite a bit. Those who are picky about their bikes might be happy about that, but I also feel like those people might not be looking at aluminum bikes.
Force 1 is definitely just that little bit nicer than Rival: the shifting clicks are a bit more precise, and the carbon brake levers have a nice feel. I personally find Rival to be completely acceptable, so Force is a bit of a treat when I get to ride it, yet I never come off a bike with Force thinking "I need this instead".
So, I'm happy to see the 2019 Solo 70 trading some of the upspec parts for ones that bring this bike further toward its possibilities as a fun all-around bike.
Aluminum responds well to higher tire volume, and that's where Rocky's gone for 2019, with WTB's 650×47 Byways. A dropper post is a fun addition, and one that'll be sure to get the mountain bike crowd thinking. These changes happen primarily at the cost of Rival instead of Force, with a Rival crank rather than an FSA unit.
I do think it's worth noting that the SRAM 900hub has been downspec'd as well, to a less expensive SRAM option. I'm always happy to see a truly reliable hub spec'd out of the box, and the 900 falls into this category. People who ride their bike a lot might be looking toward a wheel upgrade in the long run anyway, but having an inexpensive rear hub spec pushes you there more quickly. Alas, it's difficult to have your cake and eat it too with bike spec.
None of my reviews are complete without a bit of "what would I change" commentary. Some of these are easy changes, while others won't happen until this bike gets an update.
I'm happy that fenders were considered on this bike. Those of us in the PNW can't really live without them. But the implementation here is not great. The seatstay and chainstay bridges are essentially round tubes with plain holes drilled in them. This means bolting through on both, potentially using curved washers.
At the back end, the industry's recent move to flat mount brakes has made mounting accessories to rear dropouts much simpler than when most brakes were outside the triangle. But Rocky Mountain has chosen not to put the fender eyelet on the back of the dropout, and instead it's further up the seat stay, where not all fender stays will reach. So yes, it'll fit fenders, but no, the installation won't be as clean as you might like.
You'll notice in the photos that I've got a screw clamp on the seat tube, holding the bottom of the bottle cage on. This is a solution I devised for factory bottle bosses that don't sit low enough. On my Kona Sutra it was the third cage on the bottom of the down tube, and here it's the seat tube. One more hole, please.
The bars. They're similar to the OEM Kona bars that I just couldn't get down with on the Sutra LTD, in that they have a reasonable shape up top but too large a radius on the drop and less flare than I'd like. Once again, bars are a personal preference, and despite my misgivings about this bar's shape, they're one of the first things people consider changing after the saddle.
Lastly, I discussed the seat tube angle in detail above, and it's the biggest issue for me with this bike. I'm very fit-focused, not only for myself, but for others as well. While steeper seat angles have found purpose in mountain bikes – where climbs are steeper and the saddle can drop out of the way with the push of a button – I don't think road bikes (and all day mountain bikes, for that matter) need to get steeper seat angles.
In my personal collection, aluminum is reserved for short duration race applications. Yet, at the same time, I understand how it's an appealing material. It's the least expensive of the three common materials, allows for modern aesthetics, and works just fine for most peoples' needs. It's a high value material that lets you get a lot more out of your spec list, which also helps prevent upgrade-itis from taking over.
While I would have loved to see what Rocky Mountain could have done with a carbon bike in this category, the new Solo presents an option far more versatile than their previous drop bar bikes, while keeping the price point low enough that they can do fun stuff with the spec.


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Michael Feinstein�s American Songbook (tonight on PBS)
By Joe Muscara
October 6, 2010 in The Keyboard Corner
Joe Muscara
I thought that some might find this interesting. It's a three-part series that starts tonight (Wednesday Oct 6) on PBS.
http://www.pbs.org/michael-feinsteins-american-songbook/index.php
The three part series airing on October 6, 13, and 20 at 8 PM is a dynamic, documentary-style road trip and cultural primer, with Michael Feinstein as the leader of an expedition through the glorious history of American popular song. Viewers follow him both on stage and back stage, hear him interpret great standards, listen in on personal stories about the songwriters and entertainers hes known and worked with over three decades, and accompany him on his quest to find and preserve the treasures of classic American popular music.
Rare archival audio and film footage combine to reveal the social and historical forces behind the music that helped shape the style, attitude, and self-image of America for more than a century. Filled with generous portions of live performance, this series offers both an intimate portrait of a unique entertainer, and a history of 20th Century pop culture.
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"The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI

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An article out from the Associated Press says that in a Tibetan area of western China Police fired on several hundreds of protesters—Buddhist monks and laypeople—who had marched on Thursday on local government offices. Eight people (at least) were killed.
The protesters, according to the London-based Free Tibet Campaign and the International Campaign for Tibet, were demanding the release of two monks who were detained after 3,000 paramilitary troops searched their monastery and found photographs of the Dalai Lama, Tibet's exiled Buddhist leader.
The Associated Press also reports that, according to the Tibetan Center for Human Rights and Democracy, based in India, two monks committed suicide last month in Sichuan's Aba County following government oppression.
This confirms that the protests are the longest and most sustained challenge to China's 57-year rule in Tibet … and that Tibet supporters from all over the world must keep a high level of awareness and alertness!
Did you see that the original uprising of "violent monks" was staged by the Chinese in disguise as monks? This was confirmed by a British spy satellite.
Your blog is very interesting. Glad I stumbled onto it.
Thanks kalirati, nice to meet you. Yes, I saw the embarassing photo (see my previous post.


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Justin shaken by Hailey Bieber's hospitalisation
ByLuna Mike
Justin and Hailey Bieber have been rocking each other's worlds for weeks after Hailey Bieber was hospitalised last Thursday with stroke-like symptoms. Although she has recovered fully, the hospitalization has left both Bieber and his girlfriend shaken. Their relationship has been an open secret for the past three years, and the pair secretly married in New York City on September 30, 2019.
While Justin was obviously upset that his wife was hospitalised, it's clear that his concern was much higher than Hailey's. She was undergoing tests to determine the cause of her illness, which doctors believe to be a blood clot. The pair were even testing for the COVID-19 virus, which had afflicted Hailey two months before. Though the virus is extremely rare, it can still cause a stroke in people.
While Justin was in a panic about his wife's condition, he remained stress-free, which made him feel even more shook. The couple's daughter was suffering from stroke-like symptoms as well, and he couldn't leave her side. He'd do anything to help her. While his wife's health has been the priority, the singer's life has become more important than ever.
While Justin may be shaken by Hailey Bieber's hospitalisation, he's probably the more affected party. The singer, who is more elated about the event, reportedly texted his fans and prayed for her. And he refused to leave Hailey's side after the accident. He would do anything for her. However, his stance may be shaky after seeing the reaction of others.
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Despite being a parent and a father, Justin was reportedly shook by Hailey's latest hospitalisation. While he was at the airport, he wore a sweat suit and was accompanied by his daughter, who was resting in the back. The singer's clothes were red and made by Drew House. He's shook by Hailey's latest illness, which he says he caught by surprise.
As a father of three young children, Justin was reported to be a mess when he boarded a plane. He was sobbing, he kept his sweatshirt over his head. But, despite being shook, he was trying to be a good father. It's clear that he wanted to make the right choice for his daughter, and his daughter.
After Hailey Bieber's hospitalisation, Justin and Hailey have a difficult time dealing with their daughter's latest illness. While they are trying to make their daughter as comfortable as possible, it is hard to understand how they felt at the moment. The pop star was reportedly sobbing as he climbed on board the plane. The singer's wife and child are reportedly both recovering.
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The History of Toowoomba
by Sophie Franklin | Jul 31, 2020 | Queensland
With its rural charm and antiquity, Toowoomba has won over the hearts of more than 120,000 residents and even more tourists arriving each year. Toowoomba is one of the largest inland cities in Australia and is the biggest inland settlement in Queensland. More than 150 beautiful parks and gardens open to the public have given Toowoomba the title of the Garden City.
Like all great places, there is more to the city of Toowoomba than the spectacular views and elegant buildings. Behind every nook and cranny is a history seeping with culture.
The Discovery of Toowoomba
Allan Cunningham, an English botanist and explorer, arrived in Australia from Brazil in 1816. Shortly after, he discovered 4 million acres of rich farming and grazing land east of the Great Dividing Range ⏤ this later became known as the Darling Downs.
By 1830, the first settlers arrived in the Darling Downs. They established a township of different shops which was first named The Springs, then soon renamed as Drayton. In less than 20 years, Drayton had developed into a more sufficient municipality, with its own newspaper, general store, trading post, and inn. This further expanded as drovers and wagon masters spread the word about the settlement.
Tracing The Name
Cunningham was the one who named the region Darling Downs. He named it after the New South Wales governor at the time, Ralph Darling. "Toowoomba", however, has more of a mysterious origin. The name itself was only accepted in 1858 when a property in the North of Drayton was called Toowoomba by the squatter Thomas Alford.
Despite accepting the name, people are still unsure of what "Toowoomba" actually means in the language of the Barumggam locals. Some suggest that it came from the term "tchwampa"- the swamp, or "choowoom"- a native melon, or "woomba woomba" meaning "reeds in the swamp". It is still debated nowadays what "Toowoomba" meant, although there are no arguments that it is now the magnificent Garden City of Australia.
Toowoomba: More Than Just An Attraction
Toowoomba had long been established as the regional capital for Darling Downs and for a good reason. The Garden City has been and continues to be a centre for commerce, industry, and education.
Suburban living was developed and further recognised throughout the region after World War II. Toowoomba transitioned into a municipality on 24 November, 1860, as petitioned by its local residents.
The Railway Station was built in 1874 which increased trade and helped the town grow through elegant buildings and tree plantings. By 1904, Toowoomba officially became a city.
In the early 1900s, the city's tourism and recreation industry started to boom. Aside from the perfect climate, tourists were well attracted to the variety and lushness of Toowoomba's plants, the famous Spring Carnival of Flowers, exotic architecture, and honourable monuments, just to name a few.
Even before the twentieth century, we see how Toowoomba grew as a centre and as a community. The city had stood as a regional commercial centre for thriving industries such as distribution, finance, and education.
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Buddy Combs Named Chief Compliance Officer & General Counsel
By OneShare Health News on 5:30 PM on April 15, 2020
Topics: News & Releases
OneShare Health Maintains Health Care Compliance Standards Through Tenured Former Insurance Regulators Like Combs
IRVING, Texas, April 6, 2020 - Recently, OneShare Health, a Christian-based Health Care Sharing Ministry (HCSM) based in Irving, Texas, welcomed former insurance regulator Buddy Combs to their growing team. Serving eight years at the Oklahoma Insurance Department and, ultimately, as First Deputy Commissioner and Chief of Staff, Combs's background in health insurance, and the oversight thereof, is extensive.
Today, Combs maintains the role of Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel for OneShare Health, and is responsible for overseeing the operations of the company's compliance, contracting, and legal teams. This includes handling member complaints that come through departments of insurance, the Better Business Bureau©, and Attorney General offices, as well as the review of all legal matters within the organization. Once a leadership member at the Oklahoma Insurance Department, Combs also has extensive experience in the drafting and development of legislation related to healthcare and health insurance issues.
"I think my combination of regulatory, legislative affairs and legal experience is unique," said Combs. "I am able to view issues through both a regulatory and legal lens to understand not only what the right legal requirements are but also what insurance regulators across the country will think, how they approach issues, and how their staff functions."
Regarding his time at OneShare Health so far, Combs said he is most impressed by the "incredible sense of camaraderie among the staff." He stated that it was the company's faith- and people based culture that ultimately led to his joining the OneShare Health team.
"He always pushes me to ensure we do everything in an upright manner that fulfills our calling as a ministry and protects our members," said Combs.
About OneShare Health: OneShare Health is an ACA-exempt, non-profit, Christian Health Care Sharing Ministry (HCSM) based in Irving, Texas, that facilitates the sharing of medical expenses among individuals and families who are united by a set of shared religious beliefs. Healthcare sharing ministries are not traditional health insurance and do not accept risk or make guarantees regarding payment of bills submitted by members.
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Members of the Northern Ireland security forces engaged in "disastrous collusion" with loyalist terrorists in the murder of republicans, says a damning report by the Metropolitan Police commissioner.
Sir John Stevens found that agents run by police and the Army took part in sectarian murders and other terrorist crimes that could and should have been prevented.
In a 20-page summary of a 3,000-page private report to the Police Service of Northern Ireland, published yesterday, he said that the "unlawful involvement of agents in murder" implied that the "security forces sanction killings".
Sir John, who has conducted three inquiries into secret links between the security forces and loyalist terrorist groups in 14 years, said his officers had been obstructed throughout. He believed that the offices used in his first inquiry had been destroyed in an arson attack.
"My inquiries have highlighted collusion, ranging from the wilful failure to keep records, the absence of accountability, the withholding of intelligence and evidence, through to the extreme of agents being involved in murder."
Four years ago Sir Ronnie Flanagan, then Royal Ulster Constabulary chief constable, asked Sir John to reinvestigate the 1989 murder of Patrick Finucane, a Belfast lawyer with alleged IRA connections. This followed a human rights report alleging collusion.
Mr Finucane was shot dead at his home by members of the Ulster Defence Association who had been given his personal details by their intelligence chief, Brian Nelson.
Nelson was also an agent for the Army's Force Research Unit, which provided him with an intelligence dossier on the lawyer.
Nine members of the FRU, a military organisation that ran agents to infiltrate the IRA and loyalist groups, could face prosecution as a result of Sir John's report. Among them is the FRU chief, Brig Gordon Kerr, who is now a military attaché in Beijing. Security sources claim that the FRU manipulated agents to prevent scores of assassinations. They also say that the "dirty war" was carried out in the context of some terrible IRA atrocities.
But Sir John said: "Fighting terrorism must be done within the law." Informers and agents could not be allowed to become involved in murders.
Sir John said he found that the FRU was responsible for preventing only two killings, including that of Gerry Adams, the Sinn Fein president, in 1987.
Early on in his first inquiry Sir John said that his team's headquarters in Belfast had been gutted by a "deliberate act of arson".
He told a press conference: "From day one my inquiries have been obstructed in its work by the FRU and Special Branch in particular." Six officers had left the police as a result of the pressure.
During the first investigation he had asked for certain documents but instead received written statements saying that they did not exist. Only recently were they recovered, leading him to investigate a high-level cover-up.
"Following three recent major disclosures by the Army and Ministry of Defence, I am investigating whether the concealment of documents and information was sanctioned and, if so, at what levels of the organisations holding them."
With the two earlier inquiries, the Stevens report has become Britain's biggest police investigation.
The documentation weighs 4.1 tons, with almost 10,000 statements taken and 16,000 exhibits seized. There have been 144 arrests and 94 convictions so far.
The full 3,000-page report is expected to include more than 20 files recommending prosecution. But the secrecy surrounding the collusion may be so sensitive that no one is ever prosecuted.
The Government will make a decision in the autumn on whether there should be a public inquiry into the collusion after a report by a Canadian judge, Peter Corey.
Mr Finucane's widow, Geraldine, said: "I would not be confident they will be able to charge anybody with my husband's murder when they have not been able to do it up until now."


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Born in 1934, Ms. Kuang, a researcher, is an Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and director of Botanical Society of China.
Since the 1960's, she has been engaged in the research of photosynthesis. After making systematic and creative achievements in her domain of photosynthesis, photosynthetic membrane, chlorophyll protein complexes and their function, she has published over 400 academic papers at home and abroad. Having been awarded so many prizes such as a second prize for the National Natural Science Awards, the progressive award from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the award for the natural sciences of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she has been selected as one of the middle-aged and youth experts who have made outstanding achievements in the country.
Graduated from the Soil Agrochemical Department of the Agricultural University of Beijing in 1956, Ms. Kuang got her deputy doctorate at the Biological Soil Department of the University of Moscow of the former Soviet Union in 1962. As a visiting scholar at the Botanic Lab of Michigan State University of the USA between the years of 1981 and 1982, she was conferred the certificate of "the Outstanding Visiting Scholar of Research" at the university. Ms. Kuang, the Academician, is one of the chief scientists for "the mechanism of the efficient conversion of light energy of photosynthesis and its application in agriculture"-one of the (973) programs of the nation for the development of important fundamental/basic research.


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Cybersecurity Attacks in 2021: They are becoming more systematic in their targeting
According to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) The number of data breaches publicly reported so far this year has already exceeded the total for 2020, putting 2021 on track for a record year. Eva Velasquez, President and CEO of the ITRC, said 2021 is just 238 breaches away from tying the record for a single year. "It's also interesting to note that the 1,111 data breaches that the amount and quality of data being exfiltrated by hackers from cyber-attacks so far, this year exceeds the total number of data compromises from all causes in 2020." For me, the take-away is not the number. They are becoming more systematic in their targeting. Breach Volumes for 2021 Already Exceed 2020 Total – Infosecurity Magazine (infosecurity-magazine.com)
source- Forbes.com
On October 14th "ongoing malicious cyber activity—by both known and unknown actors—targeting the information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) networks, systems, and devices US wastewater sectors were highlighted by the FBI, EPA, NSA and CISA, in a joint advisory. U.S. Water and Wastewater Systems (WWS) Sector facilities.
Privacyaffairs.com has identified 15 of the top cyber attacks this year, in their article they stress "This amount is still set to rise further as cybersecurity attacks are becoming more complex and difficult to detect. On top of all, cybersecurity attacks are even becoming more dangerous than ever before."
More information on these top 15 provided below via their website.
The Cyber Senate return for the 8th annual Control Systems Cybersecurity Europe show this November 9/10th in London United Kingdom. This collective of industry leaders includes nuclear, water, utility, energy, transport and leading subject matter experts from around the world to address key areas of our current cyber position, from supply chain cyber security, to ransomware impacts, risk management, collaboration, remote operations and convergence.
Considering the sheer amount of information in the marketplace in relation to cyber attacks, we open our show with a Keynote from Waterfall Security Solutions, "Separating Fact from Fiction" to set the pace and to provide a more realistic view of what is happening on the front lines of operational technology across industrial enterprises, beyond the potential FUD we hear about in the press wires daily. Do not miss this highly anticipated show, taking place at the Copthorne Hotel in London hosted by the Cyber Senate.
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PrivacyAffairs top 15
1. Colonial Pipeline
3. JBS Foods
4. KIA Motors
5. CNA Insurance
6. Brenntag
7. Quanta
8. AXA
9. CD Projekt
10. National Basketball Association (NBA)
11. Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE)
12. ExaGrid
13. Buffalo Public Schools
14. University of the Highlands and Islands
15. Microsoft Exchange Server
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Mandisa Leads 2014 K-LOVE Fan Awards Winners
Jessica Nicholson • June 2, 2014
MercyMe. Photo: Getty Images/Rick Diamond
Whether fans of Contemporary Christian Music preferred their uplifting songs with Country-tinged, banjo-peppered melodies, gravitated toward the kick-drum driven sounds of pulsating rock, appreciated a slow contemplative melody heightened with classical violin, or craved endlessly danceable, perfectly crafted pop, Sunday evening's (June 1) second annual K-LOVE Fan Awards had plenty to offer. Held at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House, Christian music's only fan-voted awards show proved a fine conclusion to a weekend filled with performances, autograph sessions, a songwriter spotlight performance, a 5K Run For Hope, and more.
Mandisa wins at the K-LOVE Fan Awards. Getty Images/Rick Diamond
Mandisa was the fan-voted queen of the evening, picking up both Female Artist of the Year, and Song of the Year for "Overcomer." The K-LOVE Fan Award-winning song was inspired by Mandisa's friend who is battling breast cancer. "An overcomer is not someone who has arrived, but someone who has Jesus and chooses to fight every day," she told the audience.
CCM fans were fervent in campaigning for their favorite artists–more than 2 million votes were cast for the awards. Chris Tomlin earned Male Artist of the Year honors, while Newsboys took home the Group/Duo award.
Matthew West and actress/Dancing With The Stars finalist Candace Cameron Bure co-hosted the evening. West was quick to offer plenty of references to Cameron Bure's best-known role as Full House's D.J. Tanner. At one point, he brought out Matt Maher and a member of Tenth Avenue North for a unique collaboration of the popular '80s/'90s television show's theme song.
MercyMe's charged performance of their infectious single "Shake," complete with dancers and a confetti-filled ending, jump-started the evening, instantly put the crowd in the mood to celebrate.
The awards offered more than 20 performances from Tenth Avenue North, Matt Maher, Chris Tomlin, Steven Curtis Chapman, Switchfoot, Natalie Grant, Building 429, Jamie Grace, Crowder, Francesca Battistelli, Casting Crowns (who earned the most coveted honor of Artist of the Year later in the evening), Kutless, Colton Dixon, Rend Collective, Jeremy Camp, and more.
Best Live Show nominees For King and Country's performance of "Fix My Eyes," complete with a booming percussion, a light show that made the stage seem aglitter with neon stars, and a nonstop energy level, proved why they were deservedly nominated for the honor. "We are so passionate about music and sharing the message of Jesus, that this energy and creativity comes so naturally," said the band prior to the show.
If an award was given out for Best Live Vocal Performance During An Awards Show, it just might have gone to Plumb, who stunned the audience with her powerful soprano on "Need You Now."
Several collaborations made the lengthy performance lineup fit into a four-hour showtime. Ricky Skaggs joined co-host West for a jangly bluegrass rendition of West's hit, "Hello, My Name Is…," while Phil Wickham made his return to performing after having vocal surgery, for a collaboration with Big Daddy Weave on "Yours Will Be (Land of Glory)." Sidewalk Prophets' David Frey was joined by Jamie Grace, Matt Maher, Francesca Battistelli, and Jeremy Camp for "Hope Can Change Everything."
TobyMac was moved by his Best Live Show win. "Switchfoot is my favorite band to see live," he said, honoring his fellow nominees. He also gave credit to his band. "We are a band of brothers who travel, who go deep into God's word, and who try to love well. If I won this, it is because of my band."
The members of Casting Crowns were quick to thank K-LOVE and the fans for their Artist of the Year honor. "Everything you do, know that you are doing it for a reason," said Casting Crowns lead singer Mark Hall.
The evening closed out with hands raised throughout the room as Hillsong United performed their Worship Song of the Year-winning song "Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)."
2nd Annual K-LOVE Fan Award Winners:
Male Artist of the Year: Chris Tomlin
Female Artist of the Year: Mandisa
Artist of the Year: Casting Crowns
Song of the Year: "Overcomer," Mandisa
Best Live Show: TobyMac
Group/Duo of the Year: Newsboys
Worship Song of the Year: "Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)," Hillsong United
First Christian Artist To Be On A 7UP Can: Jamie Grace
Film and Television Impact Award: God's Not Dead
Sports Impact: Thomas Davis
Book Impact: You'll Get Through This, by Max Lucado
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Mandisa wins at the K-LOVE Fan Awards. Getty Images/Rick Diamon
MercyMe performs at the K-LOVE Fan Awards
Ricky Skaggs and Matthew West
Matt Maher, Francesca Battistelli; Jeremy Camp, Jamie Grace, and Sidewalk Prophets' David Frey
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Police are investigating a murder in North Philadelphia. Investigators found a 30-year-old man shot in a car near 16th and Susquehanna Streets just after 10 p.m. on Tuesday night.
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The men's triathlon is part of the Triathlon at the 2022 Commonwealth Games program. The competition was held on 29 July 2022 at Sutton Park, Birmingham.

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The race will once again be held over the "sprint distance" and consisted of  swimming,  road bicycling, and  road running.

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Olympic silver and bronze medalists Alex Yee of England and Hayden Wilde of New Zealand enter as pre-race favourites, while reigning Commonwealth Games champion Henri Schoeman from South Africa, and 2018 silver medalist Jacob Birtwhistle of Australia also return.

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It has been a while since we last posted. Two months have gone by without much to say. There aren't any updates seeing we are just in the waiting stage now. Each month I hear of another batch of referrals leaving China and think that is one month closer to when we get ours.
Steve and I are preparing the room for the baby. We are going to be painting it soon. We will also be getting a new bed for Nick (a twin rather than the full he has now to save space) and a crib for the baby. It is amazing how many friends have given us such great things.
Phyllis and her family of girls gave us a playhouse and picnic table for the back yard. Carolyn has given us a high chair and car set. Beth will be giving us a running stroller. Not to mention all the clothes we are getting from Linda. My mother has been having fun shopping for the baby. Sophie will be the best dressed and equipped baby!!!
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Porsche Motorsport Weekly Event Notes: Tuesday, June 18, 2019
World Champions. Porsche Sweeps World Endurance Cup GT Titles.
French Performers. Porsche Extends Winning Record at Le Mans.
Porsche Profile.
Event Story Lines.
Porsche race cars carried drivers and teams to four FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) titles in the 2018/2019 sports car racing "Super Season". Factory-prepared Porsche 911 RSR competition machines were used to take the Driver and Manufacturer LMGTE-Pro class championships while customer effort Team Project 1 earned LMGTE-Am Team and Driver accolades. After a full calendar year of competition, the championships came to a head at the season-ending 24 Hours of Le Mans in France on June 15 – 16.
In the all-pro category utilizing the most current Porsche 911 RSR race car, factory drivers Michael Christensen (Denmark) and Kévin Estre (France) won the drivers' world crown. The successful duo, who shared driving duties in the No. 92 Porsche GT Team Porsche 911 RSR throughout the season and with Belgian Laurens Vanthoor at the Circuit de la Sarthe, scored enough points at the 24-hour race in France to clinch the Drivers' title. Porsche had claimed the Manufacturers' championship at Spa-Francorchamps in May.
The Team Project 1 customer squad won the Drivers' and Team championship titles in the LM GTE-Am class of the WEC. The driving trio of Porsche factory driver Jörg Bergmeister (Germany), Patrick Lindsey (Santa Barbara, California) and Egidio Perfetti (Norway) clinched the championship for drivers by virtue of a delayed victory in class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans finale. The season-long performance gave the Team title to Project 1-prepared No. 56 Porsche 911 RSR. The operation, which has been a longtime regular entrant in the Porsche one-make championships, crossed the Le Mans finish line in second-place but following a post-race review of all entries, Team Project 1 was awarded the victory when it was discovered a competitor failed to meet the minimum refueling time for the GTE-Am class.
Dr. Michael Steiner, Porsche R&D Board Member.
"It was a dream season that could not have been more successful. Everyone at Porsche can be very proud of what has been achieved in the Super Season of the FIA WEC. Our successes have shown very clearly that the Porsche 911 is still the measure of all things in the sports car world."
Fritz Enzinger, Vice President Porsche Motorsport.
"To win all titles at the last race of the season and to witness three driver crews on the podium is an incredible story. We've concluded the FIA WEC Super Season with the greatest possible success. Now we aim to secure more titles in the North American IMSA series. This is already one of the most successful seasons in the history of Porsche Motorsport. My thanks go to all the team members at the racetrack and to all the employees in Zuffenhausen and Weissach as well as all other locations who've made these successes possible."
Nine Porsche 911 RSR race cars charged under the French tri-color as it waved over the field for the start of the 87th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Throughout the June 15-16 classic, four factory-entered machines and five customer-prepared racers maintained an impressive pace in front of 252,500 spectators. A pair of works 911 RSR took two places on the LM GTE-Pro class podium at the Circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans France while Team Project 1 earned its first class victory at Le Mans in the LM GTE-Am class to give the circa-510 HP mid-engine Porsche race cars three podium places in the grandfather of all sports car races. With the class win by the No. 56 Porsche 911 RSR, Porsche extends its record of Le Mans titles to 108 class wins along with the all-time overall record for manufacturer's of 19.
The best result in the 24-Hours was achieved by the No. 56 Team Project 1 Porsche 911 RSR customer program in the GTE-Am class. Works driver Jörg Bergmeister (Germany), IMSA GTD class driver/ team principal Patrick Lindsey (Santa Barbara, California) and Egidio Perfetti (Norway) ended the 24 Hours of Le Mans in second-place sharing the No. 56 Porsche 911 RSR. However, post-race inspection of the pit stops of all entrants showed the team that crossed the finish line first fell short of the mandated minimum refueling time. As a result, the second-year GTE-Am team was awarded its first Le Mans victory. It was Bergmeister's second career title at Le Mans – the first coming in the White Lightning Racing Porsche in 2004 – and the first victory for both the Lindsey and Perfetti, each of whom was making his second start at la Sarthe. In the process, Team Project 1 secured the Team and Drivers' titles in its first FIA WEC season in the Pro-Am style class.
In the all factory car LM GTE-Pro class, the No. 91 Porsche GT Team car piloted by Gianmaria Bruni (Italy), Richard Lietz (Austria) and Frédéric Makowiecki gave Porsche a second-place finish. Earl Bamber (New Zealand), Patrick Pilet (France) and Nick Tandy (Great Britain) followed closely behind in the Brumos Racing-inspired livery of the No. 93, the trio of IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship regulars clinched third-place. Both Porsche 911 RSR vehicles crossed the finish line less than 70-seconds behind the class winner. The margin was a result of being hampered by bad luck during the safety car phases of the twice-around-the-clock endurance event.
Over long stretches of the race, the No. 92 of the newly crowned World Champions, Michael Christensen (Denmark) and Kévin Estre (France) as well as IMSA WeatherTech GTLM class points-leader Laurens Vanthoor (Belgium), was on course to repeat last year's Le Mans class victory. After five hours, the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) car had swept into the lead of the GTE-Pro class to hold a convincing lead during the night. The decisive setback struck in the early hours of the morning. Repairs to a defective exhaust system threw the 2018 Le Mans-winning trio back six laps. In the end, the car crossed the finish line in tenth-place – enough to win the FIA WEC Drivers' Championship.
The Le Mans debut of Mathieu Jaminet (France) and Dennis Olsen (Norway) concluded with an eighth-place finish in the GTE-Pro category. The two Porsche Young Professionals, who shared the No. 94 car prepared by North American-based Porsche factory team CORE autosport with works driver Sven Müller (Germany), suffered several setbacks over the course of the world's toughest endurance race. Bad luck with the safety car interventions and repairs to the data systems mandated by the FIA WEC cost significant time for the entry.
Last year's GTE-Am class winners were less fortunate in 2019. The No. 77 Dempsey Proton Racing car fielded by Porsche Young Professional Matt Campbell (Australia), Porsche Junior Julien Andlauer (France) and Christian Ried (Germany) also led the race over long stretches, but dropped down the order to repair a damaged underbody. The three drivers finished the season finale of the FIA WEC in fifth-place.
In the No. 78 Proton Competition Porsche, Louis Prette, Philippe Prette (both Italy) and the Frenchman Vincent Abril concluded their Le Mans debut in seventh-place. Porsche Young Professional Thomas Preining (Austria) and his British teammates Michael Wainwright and Ben Barker brought their No. 86 Gulf Racing vehicle over the finish line in ninth-place. The Porsche 911 RSR with the starting number 88 retired early. Dempsey Proton Racing ultimately had to park the vehicle in the garage after Satoshi Hoshino was involved in several accidents. The Japanese driver shared the vehicle with Porsche Young Professional Matteo Cairoli (Italy) and Giorgio Roda (Italy).
Manhattan Beach, California's Patrick Long was unable to start his 16th career 24 Hours of Le Mans. 2004 class winner, and North America's only Porsche factory driver did not have the opportunity to start the race when his co-driver Tracy Krohn (Houston, Texas) was unable to secure clearance to drive after a practice session accident on Wednesday, June 12. The No. 99 Dempsey Proton Racing Porsche 911 RSR was scheduled to be the tenth Porsche competing, the sixth in the LM GTE-Am class, with two-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Long, Krohn and Nic Jönsson (Sweden). Krohn and Jönsson were set to make their 14th-consecutive start as teammates at Le Mans.
Pascal Zurlinden, Director GT Factory Motorsport.
"We were determined to win this race. Unfortunately, bad luck and minor mistakes prevented this. Still, we have two cars on the podium in the GTE-Pro class and one in the GTE-Am category. Porsche has won all four GT titles in the FIA WEC Super Season. What more do you want? I can only thank everyone in the team. It was a season I'll remember for a very long time."
Patrick Lindsey, Driver, No. 56 Team Project 1 Porsche 911 RSR.
"Well, it is certainly unexpected news. Winning the championship was the goal going into the race and having accomplished that with a second-place finish was beyond satisfying. With the news that we are now the [race] winners, it's a lot to wrap my head around. For starters, I felt like we had already executed the perfect race, so to be made the winners, even post-race, feels like the perfect reward to the team for such a monumental effort. It's the biggest race victory in my career and to go along with capping-off the super season championship is just too amazing to express. Pride in my teammates, relief of the past months of trying to maintain the championship and of course thankfulness of the full support of my wife, family and friends are emotions just swirling around that I can't really distinguish. I'm looking forward to digesting it all and getting a little perspective of the whole thing. Then figure out how to do it all again!"
Gianmaria Bruni, Driver, No. 91 Porsche GT Team Porsche 911 RSR.
"Like last year, we were very unlucky with the safety car phases. Because of these, we lost more than a minute to the top on two occasions – much more than our gap to the winners at the flag. This shows that we could've won. We've made the most out of the conditions and achieved second-place. Hopefully it'll be our turn next year to win the race."
Richard Lietz, Driver, No. 91 Porsche GT Team Porsche 911 RSR.
"That was an incredibly tough race. We made the most out of our chances. Unfortunately, unlike last year, it wasn't enough for the first two places, but positions two and three are definitely not something to be ashamed of. On the contrary, the Porsche 911 RSR was one of the very best cars in the field. Next year we aim to be back at the very front of the field again with our new car."
Frédéric Makowiecki, Driver, No. 91 Porsche GT Team Porsche 911 RSR.
"It's always a great feeling when you get the chance to climb the podium at Le Mans. Second-place is a terrific result. On the other hand, this is the second time in a row that I've just missed out on the big victory. It is my great wish to finally be able to stand on the very top step next year."
Michael Christensen, Driver, No. 92 Porsche GT Team Porsche 911 RSR.
"What a rollercoaster ride! We were on track for victory, everything was perfect, but then we had to pit during the night for repairs to the exhaust. You feel as if the world has fallen out from under your feet. Still, we won the world championship and that's what counted for us; that was our aim. So we have very good reason to celebrate."
Kévin Estre, Driver, No. 92 Porsche GT Team Porsche 911 RSR.
"The first half of the race was sensational. Our Porsche 911 RSR was incredibly fast, we were very clearly the favorites to win. After the setback during the night, all that mattered was to bring the car home and win the drivers' title. That was strange. You hear every noise in the car, you sense every vibration, even though there might be none. So the relief and joy of winning the world championship are, of course, immense.
Laurens Vanthoor, Driver, No. 92 Porsche GT Team Porsche 911 RSR.
"Our car was perfectly prepared and setup for the race and the first half of the race was awesome. Initially, everything ran as smoothly as last year. We had the pace and luck with the safety cars. Unfortunately, a defect threw us back. That's a pity. Still, we'll celebrate. All titles have gone to Porsche. And with our victory together in 2018 and this weekend's race, I made a small contribution to Michael and Kevin being crowned world champions. That makes me proud."
Earl Bamber, Driver, No. 93 Porsche GT Team Porsche 911 RSR.
"We tried everything, but even though we had a very fast car, we couldn't do more. That's Le Mans, you simply have to have luck on your side. We're pleased with the podium finish and now we look ahead. Our focus is now on extending our points' lead in the IMSA series and to win more titles for Porsche."
Patrick Pilet, Driver, No. 93 Porsche GT Team Porsche 911 RSR.
"To finish in second and third with two cars is a very good result for the team and for Porsche. Not everything ran well. We made too many mistakes to win the race. But a podium result is still a wonderful success that we aim to enjoy."
Nick Tandy, Driver, No. 93 Porsche GT Team Porsche 911 RSR.
"It was hard work, a rollercoaster of emotions that ended with a podium result. Of course we wanted to be at the top of the podium, but it's a great honor for Porsche to have two cars in the top three at the world's toughest endurance race. We've demonstrated great team spirit in all four crews. That was incredible."
Sven Müller, Driver, No. 94 Porsche GT Team Porsche 911 RSR.
"We can be proud of our performance. During the race we improved constantly and got faster and faster. We could easily have finished in the top six, but unfortunately a technical problem threw us out of the front pack. It's a shame, but the Le Mans experience was still fantastic."
Mathieu Jaminet, Driver, No. 94 Porsche GT Team Porsche 911 RSR.
"We delivered a clean and strong performance. There were factors beyond our control that hampered us. That simply belongs to Le Mans. I thoroughly enjoyed my debut at this sensational race and I very much want to return next year."
Dennis Olsen, Driver, No. 94 Porsche GT Team Porsche 911 RSR.
"I finished my first Le Mans race in eighth-place. Given the setbacks, that's pretty good. Taking part in this race has made a dream come true for me. Hopefully I'll get another chance next year – preferably with the same driver line-up, because our teamwork was outstanding."
Jörg Bergmeister, Driver, No. 56 Team Project 1 Porsche 911 RSR.
"We won both titles in our maiden season. You don't get better than that – sensational. Towards the end, it may have looked from the outside as if we could still win the race, but unfortunately we had to come into the pits once more to refuel. The Ford deserved to win. With our podium result and after winning the title, we have plenty of reason to celebrate."
Matt Campbell, Driver, No. 77 Dempsey Proton Racing Porsche 911 RSR.
"We wanted to win and we came fifth. It's not ideal, but that's just the way it is at Le Mans. The competition is intense, the rivals are incredibly strong and the race is very demanding. The effort in making it to the finish under such circumstances definitely deserves high respect."
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How the Evolution of the Human Brain Led Us to God
Advances in Neuroscience Link Our Cognitive Development to Our Idea of the Divine
Korbinian Brodmann and some of his colleagues. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
By E. Fuller Torrey	| October 31, 2017
The human brain is the most intriguing object in the universe, populated with 100 billion neurons connected by nerve fibers, which, if laid end to end, could circle the earth four times. British neurologist Macdonald Critchley spoke of "the divine banquet of the brain … a feast with dishes that remain elusive in their blending, and with sauces whose ingredients are even now a secret."
He was right, especially about the brain's divinity. As some of the brain's secrets have been revealed, we've been able to see surprising connections between the evolution of the brain and the very human practice of seeing gods in charge of our universe.
I am a psychiatrist and researcher on schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Twenty years ago I started collecting postmortem brains to facilitate this research, and became interested in how our brains evolved. A century ago the German researcher Korbinian Brodmann published data showing which parts of the brain developed early in human evolution and which parts developed more recently. At that time, relatively little was known about how specific brain areas functioned, so it was not possible to interpret the evolution of the brain's inner workings.
But over the past two decades, brain-imaging techniques—including functional MRI's and diffusion tensor imaging—have allowed us to say with relative certainty which brain areas are responsible for specific cognitive abilities—and thus the order in which we acquired them.
Korbinian Brodmann (1868-1918), the German researcher who published data showing which parts of the brain developed early in human evolution and which parts developed more recently. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Take for example the fact, demonstrated by archaeological evidence from caves in South Africa, that approximately 100,000 years ago early humans began to adorn themselves with necklaces. They also began wearing more tailored clothing, as shown by studies of the evolution of body lice that attach to clothing. Early humans had become aware, for the first time, of what other people were thinking about them. Does my new bearskin look good on me? Will people like my necklace of seashells? The consumer economy had been born. And since we now know the specific brain areas that are involved in thinking about ourselves—introspective thinking, as it is called—we also know when those brain areas and introspective thinking developed in the course of human evolution. As a result, we now have an evolutionary timeline for the development of specific human cognitive traits.
I found this intriguing, particularly because I majored in religion as a university student. And because, over the years, I visited many of the world's religious shrines, including Europe's Gothic cathedrals, Peru's platform mounds, Egypt's pyramids, England's stone circles and monumental earthworks, and Turkey's Gobekli Tepe, discovered in 1995 and apparently built about 11,500 years ago as the world's first known holy place. Now, with a timeline of human cognitive traits, another thought occurred: We might be able to track the development of human religious thought and specifically our beliefs about gods.
So I began to merge the new neuroscience of brain evolution with what is known archeologically regarding hominin behavior at different stages of development to get a sense of how our thinking about religion evolved. I also reviewed the anthropological literature regarding thinking about gods among contemporary hunter-gatherer societies. And finally, I consulted some theories on child development. As child development specialist Jean Piaget noted, "the development of thought in children closely parallels the evolution of consciousness in our species."
Ultimately I concluded that human thinking about gods probably had its origin in brain developments that occurred about 35,000 years ago. At that time humans acquired the ability to project themselves backwards and forwards in time in a way not previously possible. Psychologists refer to it as having acquired an autobiographical memory. This period was marked by extraordinary advances in human behavior, including new tools and weapons, the first musical instruments, sculpted ivory figures, and thousands of drawings and paintings in the caves of Spain and France.
This period also saw the first unequivocal examples of human burials with valuable grave goods, indicating a belief in an afterlife. This was an important development because the acquisition of an autobiographical memory enabled modern humans to understand fully and for the first time that they were ultimately destined to die. Faced with such knowledge, we created an afterlife for ourselves so that death would not be our final end. The afterlife was peopled by those who had died in the past—our ancestors. Proof of their existence in an afterlife came from dreams in which our ancestors sometimes visited us. Even today in hunter-gatherer societies it is common for people to interpret their dreams in this manner.
Thus began the practice of ancestor worship, which posited that your deceased ancestors could help you. This was probably the main form of religion from about 35,000 years ago until the beginning of the agricultural revolution. As long as you had ancestors looking after you there was no need for gods.
All this changed about 10,000 years ago when people began to plant crops, domesticate animals, and settle on the land. Previously deceased members of the group had been buried wherever they had died, as demanded by a migratory lifestyle. However, the new settled lifestyle allowed relatives to be buried beneath the family's house. In some cases, the skulls of deceased relatives were displayed in the house.
Human thinking about gods probably had its origin in brain developments that occurred about 35,000 years ago. At that time humans acquired the ability to project themselves backwards and forwards in time in a way not previously possible.
By 8,000 years ago some skulls were being painted and modeled with plaster so as to resemble a human face, suggesting that ancestor worship was becoming more elaborate and important. Human masks and human figurines, some three feet tall, also appeared.
As the agricultural revolution progressed, people began living together in villages, then towns, and finally cities. Each hunter-gatherer group had brought its ancestors to be worshipped, and as the towns increased in size a hierarchy developed among the ancestors, with some considered to be more important than others.
Ultimately a few very important ancestors broke through the celestial barrier and came to be regarded as gods. This probably happened between 7,000 and 8,000 years ago since by 6,500 years ago, when the Mesopotamians were using a written language for the first time, they recorded the existence of several gods. This was the origin of modern gods and religions.
Given our new technology for studying the brain, we are on the threshold for better understanding how and why it works as it does. Just as our genome includes DNA inserted thousands and millions of years ago, so too our brains include ancient functions. By better understanding the evolutionary origins of such functions perhaps we can improve our species.
E. Fuller Torrey, MD., is the author of 20 books, including Evolving Brains, Emerging Gods: Early Humans and the Origins of Religion, from which this essay was adapted. He is the Associate Director for Research at the Stanley Medical Research Institute and the founder of the Treatment Advocacy Center.
Primary Editor: Lisa Margonelli. Secondary Editor: Joe Mathews.
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I'd also like to offer another resource for the men of this community. I also support "The Call To Courageous Manhood" over at my site: http://www.fathervision.com. I love what is happening here at Men Stepping Up, and want to offer my content and platform as another place to encourage men and further the dialogue. Keep up the great work here, fellas!
Yesterday (2/15/14) two combined mens' groups from our local church ran a "Super Saturday" event at Camp Awana, a Christian camp in our area. We had 13 men present as we presented the one-day DVD version of Stepping Up to Courageous Manhood. Thanks for providing this wonderful resource!


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Matt Gaetz Gets Sucked Deeper Into Scandal With New Revelations
A new set of revelations have emerged in the Matt Gaetz saga, and all of it is very bad for the Florida congressman. The Daily Beast spoke to a dozen women that Joel Greenberg set up for sexual encounters, and they admitted that they were plied with drugs and money during this time. The women also confirmed that they were paid via Venmo, the very same app that Gaetz was using to send money to Greenberg. Ring of Fire's Farron Cousins explains what's happening.
*This transcript was generated by a third-party transcription software company, so please excuse any typos.
Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz is already having a really bad week and it's only Wednesday morning. Uh, so far there's been two major developments stories really that broke, uh, that really paint a bad picture for Matt Gaetz and his future in the Republican party. The first one was the fact that, uh, federal authorities are trying to get Joel Greenberg, the indicted South Florida, uh, former, uh, politician facing 33 counts. Feds are trying to get him to flip. They're also trying to get, uh, one of Matt Gaetz, his ex-girlfriends who also happens to be a former staffer, uh, with Congress trying to get her to flip. She's the one who had expressed concerns earlier via text message, a text message, excuse me, uh, where she was confiding with her family and friends that she could be charged with obstruction of justice. So if she is afraid of that happening, they might be able to get her to flip and say, listen, we can make obstruction goes away. You just got to tell us what we need to know. So that was the first, really, really bad thing for Matt Gaetz.
And let's not forget by the way, Saturday is the deadline. Saturday. This coming Saturday is the deadline for Greenberg, at least to decide whether or not he's going to cooperate and flip on Matt Gaetz. Second story came out late last night from the daily beast where they talked to a dozen women who, uh, Joel Greenberg had basically, I guess you'd say employed, um, to have sex with Greenberg and potentially other individuals. Although the women, uh, were only talking about Greenberg, none of them, by the way, implicated Matt Gaetz, But The women who were alleged to have had relationships with Matt Gaetz refuse to talk to the daily beast. So that's quite important. Now here's the thing. This new story From the daily beast puts more pressure on Greenburg. Tying back to that first piece of a bad news for Gates this week, Greenberg may or may not flip the more bad news that comes out about Greenberg, the worse it is for Matt Gaetz, because it makes it more likely for Greenberg to want to cooperate with the feds.
Not to mention during this story, it was confirmed the daily beast story, uh, that these women admitted they were applied with drugs and cash in exchange for sexual favors. Now, most of the women say that, yes, this, this was consensual. They agreed to it. Um, a few of them did describe the experiences as traumatic. Uh, two of them, I believe have said, you know, they're seeking therapy to try to overcome what happened. So, so there was a little bit of coercion, uh, but none of them at this point are, are accusing anyone of assault. So that's also important. So according to the women, the daily be too, there's no assault involved. It was consensual, albeit traumatic for some of the individuals. They also confirmed that they were paid via Venmo, the same cash app that Matt Gates was using to pay Joel Greenberg, especially when he sent the message hit up blank. And the blank was a nickname for the girl who turns out to have been 17, not 18. So yes, all of this does tie back to Matt Gates. All of this is very bad for him, especially with that deadline coming up in just three days for Greenberg Greenberg's gun to flip guy really has no choice because he has nothing to gain from keeping silent.
Farron Cousins is the executive editor of The Trial Lawyer magazine and a contributing writer at DeSmogBlog.com. He is the co-host / guest host for Ring of Fire Radio. His writings have appeared on Alternet, Truthout, and The Huffington Post. Farron received his bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of West Florida in 2005 and became a member of American MENSA in 2009. Follow him on Twitter @farronbalanced
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Telok Ayer
Bayfront Worship
Sites & Spaces
Telok Ayer, which once hugged Singapore's old coastline, was envisioned as a Chinese district in Sir Stamford Raffles' 1822 town plan. The diverse community of immigrants that landed on its shores, however, had its own say. Over time, a clutch of religiously and culturally diverse institutions sprouted up to serve their needs.
A panoramic picture of Telok Ayer Bay in 1872 from Mount Wallich by 19th century photographic studio Bourne & Shepherd. Squint and you will be able to see St. Andrew's Church (later St. Andrew's Cathedral) and its spire in the distance as well as Johnston's Pier on the far right. (Image from the National Museum of Singapore)
A bay of hopes and dreams
News of the colony's commercial vibrancy made ripples across Asia. Risking life and limb, immigrants, eager to leave behind impoverished circumstances, embarked on perilous journeys in overcrowded junks for a fresh start in Singapore. Many of the vessels they came on would have docked along Telok Ayer's seafront.
Upon setting foot on shore, looking for accomodation and job matching assistance would have been a priority, however the religious among them would have likely made a first stop at the makeshift shrines along the waterfront to give thanks for safe passage.
A lithograph of Thian Hock Keng and early settlers along Telok Ayer Street. (c1842. Image from the National Museum of Singapore)
Telok Ayer Bay in the mid-late 19th century. (Image from the National Museum of Singapore)
Telok Ayer Basin in and around the 1900s. Its beach was a hive of shipbuilding activity with workers repairing vessels and piecing together tongkangs (light wooden boats).1 (Image from the Singapore Philatelic Museum)
Life was pretty rough for immigrants. Telok Ayer itself, which was generally occupied by the Chinese as per the design of the Raffles Town Plan of 1822, soon became overcrowded and a hub for the slave trade.2
The British made some adjustments to the site beginning in the late 1800s via reclamation works which pushed Telok Ayer Street four streets away from the seafront. Cecil Street, Robinson Road and Shenton Way were subsequently built on the reclaimed land.
Even more has changed since then, with the area now home to skyscrapers and modern buildings. Despite these sweeping changes, the imprint of Singapore's early immigrants still exists in the form of six historic buildings: the Thian Hock Keng temple, Singapore Yu Huang Gong, Ying Fo Fui Kun, the Al-Abrar Mosque, Nagore Dargah and the Telok Ayer Methodist Church. The National Heritage Board gazetted these as national monuments between the years 1973 and 2009, and they remain as tangible representations of our forebears' fears, hopes and dreams.
Join us as we walk you through Telok Ayer's multicultural, national gems.
Ying Fo Fui Kun, No. 98 Telok Ayer Street
Ying Fo Fui Kun, a clan association, strove to help new Hakka immigrants find accommodation and jobs in Singapore. Most Hakkas worked as woodcutters and carpenters as well as blacksmiths and goldsmiths.
Established in 1822, just three years after Stamford Raffles landed, this cosy, two-storey clan provided Hakka settlers with job matching services and temporary respite3 after the long journey at sea.
Its name reflects its founders' desire for peaceful coexistence among the Hakkas of Singapore4 — the fourth largest Chinese dialect group. The late founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew, as well as the Aw brothers of Tiger Balm fame, are among some of Singapore's most well-known Hakkas.
The monument's appearance resembles clan-temple buildings common in the southeastern coastal region of Guangdong, China. As you walk by, take note of the windows along its facade for they have been positioned pretty high off the ground to discourage intruders.
Nagore Dargah Indian-Muslim Heritage Centre, No. 140 Telok Ayer Street
Nagore Durgha when it served as a shrine. It was repurporsed into an Indian-Muslim Heritage Centre in 2011. Its distinct fluted Corinthian pillars set it apart from its neighbours. (Image from the National Museum of Singapore)
Walk a little further down the street and you'll be greeted by the peach and white limestone Nagore Dargah Indian-Muslim Heritage Centre — a replica of an Indian shrine in Tamil Nadu devoted to 13th century Muslim saint Shahul Hamid who was known for his ability to protect sailors and seafarers.
Seeking a new life, Chulia immigrants who worked primarily as traders and money changers, left their homes along the windswept Coromandel Coast in southern India for Singapore. Before embarking on the long voyage, they visited the saint's shrine in the town of Nagore to pray for safe passage.
The Chulias built a version of this shrine in Telok Ayer between the years 1828 and 1830. The building boasts eclectic architecture. Think Doric columns and arches as well as large French style windows.5 Look closely and you will be able to spot niches in its towers — oil lamps used to be placed in these little lots during festivals. In 2011, it was relaunched as the Nagore Dargah Indian Muslim Heritage Centre.
Singapore Yu Huang Gong, No. 150 Telok Ayer Street
Just a few doors down stands the former Keng Teck Whay building — the only surviving Peranakan ancestral hall and clan complex in Singapore.6 It was closed to the outside world for almost 160 years.
Citing a common ancestry in Zhangzhou, in the Fujian Province of China,7 36 Peranakan merchants with surnames such as Ang, Chan and Yeo,8 got together to establish the private mutual aid organisation in 1831.
The building which served as a place to venerate their ancestors, worship the deity Sanguan Dadi,9 and conduct meetings, was completed in the late 1840s and early 1850s.10 Membership continues to be restricted to the male descendants of its founding members.11
The Keng Teck Whay brotherhood relocated to Changi in 2010 following the structure's gazette as a national monument the year before.12 The Taoist Mission (Singapore) acquired it in 2010 and oversaw an elaborate $3.8 million restoration project. The building now bears a new name — the Singapore Yu Huang Gong and is dedicated to the worship of the Heavenly Jade Emperor. It is open to all. While there, keep a look out for delicately crafted sculptures and carvings of dragons, fish and flowers on its roofs.
Thian Hock Keng, No. 158 Telok Ayer Street
Photographic studio G.R. Lambert & Co.'s albumen print of the Thian Hock Keng Temple (Temple of Heavenly Happiness) at Telok Ayer Street in the 1880s. Constructed between 1839 and 1842, the temple is dedicated to Mazu, a deity widely regarded as the goddess of the sea. The temple, one of the oldest places of worship in Singapore, was designated a national monument in 1973. (Image from the National Museum of Singapore)
After a long journey by sea, weary travellers of yesteryear were said to have made their way through Thian Hock Keng's incense-filled halls to offer thanks to Mazu, a goddess known for her ability to protect seafarers.
Likely the oldest Hokkien temple in the country, Thian Hock Keng at 158 Telok Ayer Street started life as a small shrine for Mazu. It was rebuilt between 1839 and 1842 with the donations of owners and sailors of Chinese junks at the harbour, as well as Hokkien merchants and community leaders.
Engravings of bats, in the corners of carved stone windows along the temple's facade, represent luck and prosperity.
Inside, a wooden plaque inscribed with Chinese characters which mean "gentle waves over the South Seas" — a blessing for safe passage from Emperor Guangxu of Qing China — takes pride of place above the temple's main altar.13
Once a year, Thian Hock Keng organises a rambunctious procession known as the Excursion of Peace where a sedan chair ferrying the image of Mazu is paraded through the historic streets of Telok Ayer before proceeding to board a ferry at Marina South Pier to bless the sea.
The temple was refreshed in a major restoration exercise between 1988 and 2000, earning it an honourable mention at the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation in 2001.
Al-Abrar Mosque, No. 192 Telok Ayer Street
The Al-Abrar Mosque which faces Mecca, was established in 1827 as a thatched hut which explains its nickname — kuchu palli, or hut mosque in Tamil. Between 1850 and 1855, the hut was replaced by a brick building which still stands today albeit with some modifications.14 (c1950s. Image from the National Museum of Singapore)
Continue along the same five-foot way and you'll spot the Al-Abrar Mosque, also known as Masjid Chulia. The mosque was established as early as 1827 as a place of worship for Chulias or Tamil Muslims from the Coromandel Coast of southern India. It took the form of a thatched hut.
The mosque's Indo-Islamic design, with features such as minarets at its entrance, stands out from the rows of shophouses lining Telok Ayer. Inside, the mosque boasts European Neoclassical design elements such as Doric columns and French louvred windows.
The mosque stands as a reminder of the role Chulia immigrants played in shaping Singapore as some of the colony's early traders and money changers.
Telok Ayer Methodist Church, No. 235 Telok Ayer Street
The exterior walls of Telok Ayer Methodist Church are rather thick, having been reinforced during World War II to protect hundreds seeking refuge from bullets and shrapnel. Venture inside and you might be directed to a regular looking female toilet. During the war, it served as a storeroom with a trap door for women and girls to hide from the Japanese.
At the end of the street stands the charmingly eclectic Telok Ayer Methodist Church building, originally founded in 1889 in a shophouse clinic owned by American Methodist missionary Dr Benjamin West.15 Dr West had a heart for the Chinese community and his parishioners included patients recovering from opium addiction.16
The church moved to its present day location in 1925. To reflect the make-up of its early congregation, a Chinese-style pavilion roof was installed.
1 Jalan Singapura: 700 Years of Movement in Singapore, Eisen Teo, 2019
2 https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_656_2004-12-31.html
3 https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/hakka-clan-place-reopen-free-gallery
4 https://www.roots.gov.sg/places/places-landing/Places/national-monuments/ying-fo-fui-kun
5 https://www.roots.gov.sg/places/places-landing/Places/national-monuments/former-nagore-dargah
6 https://thelongnwindingroad.wordpress.com/2013/03/07/a-bay-of-plenty-from-which-we-came/
7 https://www.roots.gov.sg/places/places-landing/Places/national-monuments/former-keng-teck-whay-building
8 Melody Zaccheus, Monumental Treasures: Singapore's Heritage Icons, 2018.
9 https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/temple-steeped-mercantile-history
10 http://www.beokeng.com/disptemple.php?temple=yu-huang-gong
11 https://www.roots.gov.sg/places/places-landing/Places/national-monuments/former-keng-teck-whay-building
12 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-yu-huang-gong-in-telok-ayer-ready-for-visitors-after-restoration
13 https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_793_2005-01-10.html
15 https://www.roots.gov.sg/places/places-landing/Places/national-monuments/telok-ayer-chinese-methodist-church
16 Zaccheus, FM. Monumental Treasures; Singapore's Heritage Icons, 2018.
Former Nagore Dargah
Two-part panoramic view of Telok Ayer Bay from Mount Erskine
Telok Blangah's 700-year history
What Our Streets Names Say About Us
Thian Hock Keng
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"Love of My Life" es una canción de la banda de rock británica Queen de su álbum de 1975 A Night at the Opera. Una balada sentimental que incluye un arpa, fue escrita por Freddie Mercury.

Después de que Queen interpretó la canción en Sudamérica en 1981, la versión de su álbum en vivo Live Killers alcanzó el número 1 en la lista de sencillos en Argentina y Brasil, y se mantuvo en las listas de ambos países durante todo un año.

Mercury la escribió primero en el piano y la guitarra, y Brian May rearregló la canción para guitarra acústica de 12 cuerdas para presentaciones en vivo, y también bajó la tonalidad. May contribuyó ocasionalmente con fraseos de guitarra a la grabación original y tocó los glissandos de arpa pegando varias tomas de acordes individuales.

Trasfondo
Queen pasó un mes durante el verano de 1975 ensayando en un granero que se convertiría en Ridge Farm Studio en Surrey. Luego, el grupo tuvo una sesión de escritura y ensayo de tres semanas en julio en una casa alquilada cerca de Kington, Herefordshire, antes de que comenzara la grabación. De agosto a septiembre de 1975 comenzaron a grabar la canción en Rockfield Studios en Monmouthshire.

En directo
A pesar de ser publicada en 1975, la canción fue introducida en directo durante la gira News of the World Tour en 1977 y se tocó hasta el Magic Tour de 1986. «Love of My Life» fue una de los favoritas de los conciertos donde Mercury dejaría de cantar y dirigiría a la audiencia mientras tomaban el mando. Fue especialmente bien recibida durante los conciertos en Sudamérica y, como resultado, la banda lanzó la versión de la canción de Live Killers como un sencillo allí. Una canción especial se robó el show: «Love of My Life». Los fans se sabían la canción de memoria. Su inglés era perfecto. La multitud se transformó repentinamente en un mar de llamas oscilantes mientras miles sacaban sus encendedores.

Lesley-Ann Jones sobre las multitudes en Sudamérica respondiendo a Mercury cantando «Love of My Life». Una interpretación en vivo de la canción aparece en Queen At Wembley de 1986, donde nuevamente Mercury dirige a la audiencia mientras cantan la canción. Después de la muerte de Mercury, Brian May le ha dedicado con frecuencia la canción en sus propias presentaciones en vivo. Una excepción notable es el espectáculo de Sheffield que produjo el CD y DVD Return of the Champions. En ese programa, May anunció que la madre de Mercury estaba en el programa y, en su lugar, le dedicó la canción. En la gira Queen + Paul Rodgers, May cantaba algunas líneas de la canción y luego dejaba que la audiencia se hiciera cargo de cada verso, como lo hizo Mercury. Cuando tocó en el SECC de Glasgow en la gira Cosmos Rocks de 2008, May dedicó la canción a su propia madre, que había fallecido recientemente.

Durante el Rock in Rio 6 en 2015, Queen + Adam Lambert fue uno de los artistas que celebraron el 30 aniversario del festival. "Love of My Life" tenía a May cantando algunas líneas y material de archivo de Mercury interpretando la canción durante el concierto inaugural de Wembley en 1986.

Lanzamiento de sencillo en vivo de 1979

La versión acústica de la canción que aparece en el álbum de 1979 de la banda Live Killers fue grabada en su concierto en el  Festhalle Frankfurt el 2 de febrero de ese año. Se lanzó una versión abreviada como sencillo en el Reino Unido y otros territorios, que no incluía las intros y outros habladas del álbum. Las notas para el lanzamiento del DVD Greatest Video Hits 1 afirman que, aunque el audio en vivo es de Frankfurt, el video musical que lo acompaña consistía en imágenes de un concierto de Tokio de 1979. De hecho, el metraje fue filmado antes de uno de los tres conciertos de Tokio que la banda tocó entre el 23 y el 25 de abril. Se entrelazan algunos fragmentos de imágenes de dos conciertos en París de principios de año. Después de interpretar la canción en Sudamérica en 1981, fue esta versión la que alcanzó el número 1 en la lista de sencillos en Argentina y Brasil, y se mantuvo en las listas. en ambas naciones durante todo un año.

Otras versiones
Numerosos artistas han lanzado una versión comercial de «Love of My Life», incluyendo a Declan Galbraith, Scorpions, Michael Burgess, Extreme, Rose Marie, Elaine Paige, Mark Slaughter, Paulo Ricardo, Norma Waterson, la banda rumana Iris y el cuarteto vocal checo 4TET.

Referencias

Canciones de Queen
Canciones de 1975
Sencillos de 1979
Canciones compuestas por Freddie Mercury
Canciones en inglés
Sencillos de Queen


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2013 Royal Enfield Bullet 500– An All New Bullet Coming Soon
By Neetu
A breeze of fresh air is all set to refresh all Royal Enfield enthusiasts. As per latest reports the company plans to launch a new bike 2013 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in a few months. The new Bullet will be introduced in a new shade called Forest Green. It's been almost a decade since Royal Enfield used the badge Bullet for any bike. The first model to be introduced with this name was Machismo 500 that was powered by AVL-engine. This was later followed by others like the recent Classic 500 and its other versions like Desert Storm and Chrome.
The teaser shot of this stunning bike has been recently revealed by Royal Enfield. Although the new bike carries ahead the legendary look of Bullet, it has been equipped with latest machine and mechanisms. Royal Enfield is already trading this bike in foreign markets with a 499cc EFI power mill that has been extracted from the Thunderbird 500 and Classic range.
But in terms of India it is being speculated that they might keep the Electronic Fuel Ejection aside and use the carbureted fuel delivery system instead. The EFI technology, despite being latest, has generated number of technical glitches due to which buyers may not appreciate the feature. Therefore, the auto major has decided to keep the engineering of the bike simple, reliable, and cost efficient.
It is being assumed that the carbureted 499cc power mill will carry an efficiency to generate power worth 29 PS against a peak torque of 41 Nm. Till date, Both the wheels of all Royal Enfield use to have a diameter of 19 inches but the latest model with 350cc and 500cc engines will from now on bear a 19 inch front and an 18 inch rear wheel. But what combination will be finally bestowed to the Bullet 500 that is yet to be seen. The Forest Green shade that the bike is endorsing in the picture will be definitely appreciated by Indian buyers. The bike along with all its charm and boldness is expected to bear a price tag of approx. Rs.1.4 lakhs, this figure is Rs.20, 000 lesser than Classic 500 price tag.
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"I have a scream" Hillary's Banshee Moment
Clinton's Embarrassing Flop in Iowa Exposes Dem Leaders' Folly
by Dave Lindorff
The real message of the Iowa caucus yesterday was that the long-operative Clintonian/Democratic Leadership Council assumption that the independent or unaffiliated voter bloc is composed of conservative-leaning, dim-witted and easily manipulated people has got it all wrong.
In fact, in Iowa, where unaffiliated voters are free to participate in either a Democratic or Republican caucus, 41 percent of those people voted not for the conservative, tough-talking "centrist" Hillary Clinton. They voted instead for the black, nominally anti-war candidate, Barack Obama.
Another significant percentage of independents went for another progressive-sounding candidate, John Edwards. Clinton only got an embarrassing 17 percent of the unaffiliated vote.
The implications of this failure on her part are enormous when it comes to next November's general election.
If Democratic voters in the upcoming primaries, especially in states like Pennsylvania, where independents are excluded from the voting, end up giving the nomination to Clinton, she will almost certainly end up forfeiting much of the independent vote, just as both Al Gore and John Kerry did in the last two presidential elections.
The reality is that many, if not a majority of unaffiliated voters are not at all conservative (or dim-witted). What they are is cynical about the current state of Tweedle-Dum/Tweedle Dee politics in America. They see both the Democratic and Republican parties as being of, by and for the rich and often they don't even see the point in voting. (They are, in other words, in many ways more politically savvy than many registered Democratic voters, who refuse to acknowledge this reality!)
Because of the disastrous course of the last seven years under the Bush/Cheney administration, these independents are willing, as they showed in 2006, to give it a shot and vote for Democrats IF (and that word has to be capitalized and put in italics for emphasis) the Democrats will stand for something more than just Republicanism with frills.
Exit polls in November 2006 showed that these voters (and a majority of Democratic voters) were looking for Democrats to stand up forcefully for the Constitution, and to put an end to the Iraq War.
They were double-crossed. The Democratic Congressional leadership, under the Clintonesque direction of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, have done none of those things, choosing instead to simply pretend to be an opposition, while actually doing nothing on either front.
It's an approach that Hillary Clinton clearly would continue to follow if she were somehow to manage to get herself elected to the presidency: a fawning obeisance to the wishes of corporate America and Wall Street, continued foreign wars and occupations, continued "tough talk" on crime with little or no effort to attack its causes (poverty, drugs, racism and hopelessness).
It's also an approach that almost certainly would assure us another four to eight years of Republican control of the White House.
The truth is that those independent voters who turned out for Obama and Edwards are simply not going to vote for Hillary Clinton in November '08. If it were to become a choice between Clinton and McCain, Clinton and Giuliani or Clinton and Huckabee, they will sit the election out—or even vote Republican.
And she's not going to get the other independents either—the ones who really are conservative leaning. If they vote at all, they'll go Republican, offered the choice between Republican or Republican lite with a few liberal bells and whistles.
Fortunately, Iowa's Democratic and independent voters have made it clear to the rest of the country that voting for Hillary Clinton is to commit Democratic Party suicide. Her whole campaign has been based upon the notion that she is the most "electable" candidate in the Democratic field—a notion that now stands exposed as a pathetic farce.
If Democratic primary voters in the rest of the country are paying attention, they will quickly send her packing back to New York, where she can continue her role, with colleague Chuck Schumer, of Wall Street lickspittle.
The rest of the Democrats seeking office or seeking re-election next fall should take heed. There is a frustrated, angry and very large bloc of people out there—independent voters—who are looking for progressive candidates who will not just talk in buzzwords, but who will act to restore some semblance of Constitutional government in America, and who will end the damned war in Iraq. If they're lucky, those voters might give them one more chance despite the wretched betrayal of November 2006.


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