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Homosexual Meccas
Peter LaBarbera Tells VCY America's 'Crosstalk' Radio that 'America Has Surpassed Sodom'
Is America More Perverse than Sodom? AFTAH's Peter LaBarbera told WVCY's "Crosstalk" that in some ways "America has surpassed Sodom" in our celebration of sexual immorality and heinous perversions. Here an older man poses for a photo with his three younger male "dog slaves" at the recent San Francisco "Up Your Alley" sadomasochistic street fair. See AFTAH photo-story HERE. Click on photo to enlarge. Photo: Peter LaBarbera/AFTAH.
On August 4, 2014, I was interviewed by WVCY's Crosstalk America to discuss the latest advances of the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) agenda. Here is the MP3 Audio Link to the 53-minute interview. And below is VCY's web description of the interview. In our next post we will discuss how People for the American Way's "Right Wing Watch" selectively edited its excerpts of the interview (good-bye context!) in an attempt to make me look more extreme. [See my Tweets HERE-1, HERE-2, and HERE-3 on RWW's "leftist editing."] — Peter LaBarbera; Twitter: @PeterLaBarbera
Homosexual Agenda Advances Despite 10% Myth
Crosstalk Show Information:
Air Date: August 4, 2014
Host: Jim Schneider
Guest: Peter LaBarbera
Listen: MP3| Order CD
Peter LaBarbera is president of Americans for Truth About Homosexuality (AFTAH.org).
In the past it was reported that one in ten individuals was said to be homosexual. In fact, in 2011 there was a Gallop Poll indicating that Americans thought that 25% of the population was homosexual. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has now released a survey indicating that 1.6% of the adult population is gay and lesbian with .7% being bisexual. This means the LGBT community only makes up 2.3% of the total American population. [See AFTAH story on the 2.3% figure HERE.]
Jim and Peter also discussed:
A new executive order signed by President Obama that applies to businesses that do business with the government that bans "discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity."
A veteran news editor at the Newton, Iowa, Daily News released for writing a column on his personal blog objecting to a gay-friendly Bible version.
A new pre-sex anti-AIDS drug [PrEP; Truvada] for homosexuals.
A San Francisco supervisor has introduced a resolution to have the city make a statement to the Food and Drug Administration that it's time to let homosexuals donate blood.
Minnesota Vikings special teams coordinator punished for expressing alleged anti-gay sentiments.
The latest pro-gay news among Christian publishers.
Sears float awarded "best business entry" in Chicago gay pride parade. See video on AFTAH.org HERE]
The U.N. will now recognize the same-sex marriages of its staffers.
Homosexual activists are hiring a so-called "gay" pastor to lobby against the Mississippi laws.
Audio Link to VCY America "Crosstalk" interview by Jim Schneider with Peter LaBarbera:
Crosstalk America, 8-4-14
Posted in A - What does the Bible say about homosexuality?, Americans for Truth Hour, News, San Francisco, The Bible, Churches, & Homosexuality |
WATCH: Planned Parenthood Video Promotes Sexual Sadism & Masochism – BDSM – to Youth
Thursday, July 31st, 2014
"Sex educator" offers naive description of sadomasochism at odds with BDSM cruelties and extremes
BDSM: CELEBRATING HUMAN DEGRADATION: A younger male "slave" poses for a photo with his older "master(s)" at the "Up Your Alley" BDSM-celebrating street fair in San Francisco last Sunday. Tragically, Planned Parenthood is celebrating extreme behaviors that glory in human degradation. Photo: Peter LaBarbera/AFTAH. Click to enlarge.
WARNING: GRAPHIC PHOTO
As you can see from this video produced by Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, the abortion industry giant has moved seriously into the business of promoting extreme sexual deviance to teenagers. Notably, Planned Parenthood has long been an avid promoter of homosexuality and gender confusion through its sex-ed programs and advocacy. This "BDSM 101" video by 20-something San Francisco "sex educator" Laci Green was originally published November 14, 2012, and was re-posted February 26, 2014 by the conservative news site CNSNews.com. Here is the CNS synopsis offered by the YouTube video that we are re-posting:
(CNSNews.com) — Planned Parenthood of Northern New England (PPNNE)–which received more than $2.75 million in government funding in 2012–has produced and posted online a video specifically aimed at teenagers that promotes bondage and sadomasochism (BDSM) and proposes "rules" to follow when engaging in these activities.
Naturally, sex radicals offer the "softest" rhetoric they can as they introduce dangerous and extreme behaviors to young people and the larger public. (Green's PP-backed video is purportedly directed at those 18 years and older–but any kid could watch it on her YouTube channel.) Ms. Green is obviously unfamiliar with the grotesque and degrading behaviors associated with homosexual BDSM (Bondage & Discipline, Sadism & Masochism, Dominance & Submission), which I just witnessed firsthand at a San Francisco street fair [AFTAH photo-stories upcoming]. Or perhaps she is merely lying. It is hard to imagine that Green has never ventured out to the notorious annual BDSM street fairs in her own home city, where men are whipped and beaten to the point of bleeding–and others treated like dogs, complete with a leash, like the poor young fellow on his knees in the photo I took above. — Peter LaBarbera, AFTAH.org
Posted in BDSM, Gay Culture, Homosexual Meccas, Homosexual Pride Parades & Festivals, Leather, Massachusetts, National GLBTQ Activist Groups, News, Planned Parenthood, Promiscuity, Redefining Morality, Redefining Normal, Sadomasochism, San Francisco |
Jack Roeser, American Entrepreneur and Patriot, 1923-2014
Jack Roeser, a phenomenally successful entrepreneur, leading Illinois conservative philanthropist and a faithful AFTAH and pro-family benefactor, passed away June 13 at the age of 90.
I got to know Jack long after he had achieved his business success. I remember a decade ago when he gave me a tour of Otto Engineering–which he started humbly in his basement in 1961 in Park Ridge, Illinois (childhood home of Hillary Rodham Clinton)–and which makes specialty electronic and communications products, including control switches for American fighter jets. Though by this point Jack was retired from day-to-day operations at Otto, he was hardly detached as he proudly explained the history of Otto, including products he invented that were still key to the company's success.
It was Jack's ingenuity and determination that built Otto. A friend, relaying a conversation with Jack, told how he was awarded a coveted supplier contract by simply out-hustling much larger, competing corporations and by demonstrating Otto's ability to rapidly turn around his innovative switch design. Jack was truly a classic American success story–a living testimony of what one person can accomplish in a free society that rewards hard work and creativity. [See this Breitbart tribute to Jack.]
A little-known legacy of Jack's is how Otto's continued growth and success dramatically transformed the small town of Carpentersville, Illinois, where it is based. Otto, now run by Jack's son, Tom, employs around 600 people in its beautifully-restored factory complex on Main Street along the Fox River. In 2008, Tom and Jack launched a remarkable home renovation project, Homes by Otto, that has rejuvenated Carpentersville, one gutted-and-rebuilt house at a time. It is a model for private industry and charity doing efficiently what governments the world over have failed to do despite their profligate spending of taxpayer dollars (think HUD projects). [See this FOX News interview with Tom Roeser.]
So Jack's legacy of productive and compassionate conservatism lives on through his son. I guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree after all.
You can watch a short video celebrating Jack's fascinating life produced before his death below.
Fighting the Left
Jack was an engineering genius with more than 50 patents, but he was no fan of the Left's social engineering. He possessed the wisdom and common sense of a more grounded and God-fearing generation that instinctively knows the difference between right and wrong. Scoffing at the idea of legal "same-sex marriage," he didn't need to be convinced of the immorality of homosexuality–and the folly of promoting it through the government as a "civil right."
Posted in "Civil Unions" & "Gay Marriage", "Civil Unions" & "Gay Marriage", "Sexual Orientation"/"Gender Identity" and the Law, Chicago, Conservative Leaders, Illinois, Morality and Moral Judgments, News |
VIDEO: LaBarbera Notes Fake Masculinity of Homosexuality – PFAW's Right Wing Watch Reacts
WARNING: contains photo with male rear nudity; graphic acts described
Manhood Crisis: The leftist "Right Wing Watch"–a project of People For the American Way–did not like AFTAH president Peter LaBarbera's criticism of "leather" male homosexuality as "faux masculity." LaBarbera's comments were focused on pseudo-macho "leathermen," but all of male homosexuality revolves around a crisis of manhood. See RWW's short video below and also the longer interview with David Ortiz from which it was excerpted.
Folks, one of many "elephants in the room" of politically incorrect topics that most people dare not discuss in debating homosexuality is that–for self-described "gay" men–homosexuality is a masculinity crisis. The bottom line, confirmed tragically by nature and the design of our bodies, is that men were never intended by their Creator to have "sex" with other men–and certainly not with adolescent boys, a common practice of male homosexuality throughout history. The converse is also true: lesbianism is a femininity crisis, although there are some key differences between male and female homosexualities.
When we as common-sense, God-respecting conservatives bring out basic points like this, it enrages our "progressive" foes. How dare we publicly violate the tenets of their core, deviant orthodoxy–that LGBT practice and ideology are not to be questioned, at least by outsiders. Thus it was to be expected that Right Wing Watch–a mischievous arm of People For the American Way (PFAW), the leftist outfit founded by Norman Lear–would not like my recent interview with YouTube host David Ortiz.
Is this real "masculinity"? Contestants at the annual "International Mr. Leather" contest in Chicago Labor Day weekend 2014 line up with rear ends bared for the judges. The sadomasochistic male "leather" movement features pseudo-"macho" homosexuals who engage in rough sex, including, for some, heinous perversions such as "fisting" and "pig sex" orgies. Certainly, despite their play-acting at toughness, this is the ultimate perversion of true, godly masculinity. Men were never intended by their Creator to have "sex" with other men. In fact, the Bible says such sins are "detestable" in God's sight. Photo: IML website.
Below is the short excerpt of my June 2 Skype interview with Ortiz, a portion of which was posted by Right Wing Watch, followed by the actual interview divided into three parts. Ortiz started the discussion by declaring, "You cannot be a masculine nation and support homosexuality, in my opinion." From there I brought up the pitiable homosexual "leathermen," with their "overkill" attempt at being "macho men"–even as they engage in the most degrading (and unmanly) sexual perversions known to the human race–not the least of which is male-to-male anal sodomy.
I brought up with David Ortiz the uber-debauched "International Mr. Leather" (IML) spectacle held every Memorial Day weekend in Chicago, and hosted by a major hotel–this year the Marriott Hotel on Magnificent Mile. Once again, purveyors of leather-sex hawked their deviant wares and twisted pornography at IML, as the nights were filled with homosexual orgies so vile that it is difficult for the Average Joe to imagine such evil. (Then the poor hotel staff have to disinfect the rooms afterward.)
What is fascinating about left-wing "tolerance/diversity" ideology is that it invariably leads to the acceptance and lack of questioning of even the most extreme–and obviously dysfunctional–subcultures of whatever "protected category" is in question, in this case, the LGBTQ movement. As AFTAH has shown and will continue to show, there is nothing more bizarre, and wrong, than the homosexual BDSM (bondage & discipline, dominance & submission, sadism & masochism) world, which is now drawing plenty of "kinky" heterosexuals as well.
Posted in BDSM, Bestiality, Causes of homosexuality, Chicago, Gay Culture, Health & Science, HIV/AIDS, Homosexual Meccas, Homosexual Pedophilia & Pederasty, Homosexuality - Practical Considerations, Leather, Media's Liberal Bias (General), Morality and Moral Judgments, News, Physical Health, Political Correctness vs. Truth, Promiscuity, Public Indecency, Sadomasochism, San Francisco, Sexual Revolution, Slippery Slope |
VIDEO: Hunky Jesus Contest 2014 – San Francisco's Deviant Values – Brought to You by the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
Monday, June 9th, 2014
Warning: Vulgar Sexual References and one instance of Rear Nudity
For the record, below is the longest YouTube video we could find of the annual uber-blasphemous "Hunky Jesus" contest, held on Easter Sunday (April 20, 2014)–which coincidentally fell this year on the annual day ("4-20") celebrating pot use. Hunky Jesus is sponsored by the mock, drag-queen "nuns" groups, Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, which is a perverse "charity" funding homosexual causes in San Francisco, with chapters across the world. This video was created by UndertheGoldenGate.com.
As you can see, to many on the pro-LGBT Left, the most extreme anti-Christian bigotry is hip and cool, even as they scold the Right about alleged "hate." Now that takes chutzpah. What's also interesting is the degree to which the homosexualist ("gay") movement in the United States has been joined to that of the gender-confused–"transgenders," transvestites and transsexuals–which makes sense if male homosexualism is rooted in a masculinity crisis. Behold the God-haters of the urban Secular Left. — Peter LaBarbera, AFTAH
P.S. Please be warned that this is a highly offensive video (frontal nudity is fuzzed out), but one that conveys San Francisco's twisted values better than most:
Posted in Homosexual Hate, Homosexual Meccas, Hunky Jesus Conteste, News, San Francisco, Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, YouTube videos |
LaBarbera Denied Entry into Canada for Pro-Family Speech – Appeals Decision Today – Responds to Letter to Catholics from Regina Archbishop Daniel Bohan
Will 'Intolerance' Prevail in Canada? Chris Brookes of "Intolerance Free Weyburn" and his wife led a campaign to lobby Canadian government officials to block AFTAH president Peter LaBarbera's entry into Canada. On Thursday evening, Canadian customs officials issued a preliminary denial of entry to LaBarbera, who is scheduled to give a speech at a pro-life conference in Weyburn, Saskatchewan Saturday. LaBarbera is appealing the decision today. Photo: Chris Brookes' Twitter account.
[UPDATE FROM PETER LaBARBERA: Yesterday I wrote the reply below to Regina, Saskatchewan Archbishop Daniel Bohan's statement about my scheduled presentation at a pro-life conference in Canada. That evening, I flew from Chicago to Regina. Upon deplaning, as I passed through Customs, I was delayed for further questioning by an official with the Canada Border Services Agency. Obviously, I had been flagged as a result of a campaign by the leftist group "Intolerance Free Weyburn," which is specifically lobbying the Canadian government to deny my entry into Canada as the alleged purveyor of "hate'" [See this AFTAH report on their lobby effort to deny me entry into Canada, and this previous report on the group's attempt to have me removed as a speaker at the Saskatchewan Pro-Life Association (SPLA) conference April 11-12.]
After questioning me about the purpose of my scheduled presentation at the SPLA event; rifling through my luggage, which contained numerous books and literature related to homosexuality (pro and con); examining the contents of my laptop and my cell phone; playing a DVD of my speech Wednesday at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio; and critically viewing AFTAH's website–a preliminary decision was made to deny my entrance into Canada on the basis that my speech at the SPLA would violate Canada's "Hate Propaganda" law (essentially the potential for "public incitement of hatred" against a group of people based on their "sexual orientation"). The Orwellian experience at Customs dragged on for more than three hours as a formal document was issued outlining my denial of entry under Canada's Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (citing the Hate Propaganda code). Finally, after 1:00 A.M., I was released pending my appeal of the decision today (Friday). My passport was seized until I arrive back at Customs today at noon for my appeal before a "Minister's Delegate Review."– Peter LaBarbera, AFTAH]
NOTE: We have posted letters supportive of LaBarbera speaking at the pro-life conference in Saskatchewan by American pro-life/pro-family advocates Joe Scheidler of the Pro-Life Action League [click HERE] and Mary Anne Hackett of Catholic Citizens of Illinois [click HERE]. We will try to post some of the other letters of support–including one from a homosexual man in the U.K.–as soon as possible.]
The following is the April 10 reply by Peter LaBarbera, President of Americans For Truth About Homosexuality (AFTAH), to a letter to Catholics by Archbishop Daniel Bohan, Archdiocese of Regina:
I believe that Archbishop Bohan felt the need to issue a letter that specifically mentions me due to the local controversy that has been instigated by a liberal group that, ironically, has spread much false and derogatory information about me. Many Catholic leaders in the United States, including pro-life hero Joe Scheidler of Pro-Life Action League, have come to my defense–and are deeply opposed to Intolerance Free Weyburn's (intolerant) efforts to "ban" me from speaking in Canada. I have great respect for the full array of Catholic instuction on the issue of homosexuality, and quote from Catholic teachings all the time. I wish more Catholics knew and honored these teachings–including that no faithful Catholic can support same-sex "marriage" or laws and policies putting adoption by homosexual-led households on a par with adoption by mother-father households.
As an evangelical Christian, I believe that all people, including homosexuals, must be treated with respect and the grace of Christ. As a sinner myself, I am no "better" than the man or woman engaged in homosexual sin. We all need the forgiveness of Jesus Christ. I adhere to the universal philosophy shared by so many who follow Christ: "Love the sinner. Hate the sin," In fact, if I truly lacked compassion and hated homosexuals as my detractors falsely and maliciously claim, I would not have been invited to speak by the leaders of the Saskatchewan Pro-Life Association. Lastly, it has become clear in recent years that OPPONENTS of the homosexual activist agenda have become frequent victims of "unjust discrimination." In fact, in the lead up to the SPLA convention, one of Archbishop Bohan's own parishioners, Bill Whatcott, was turned away from service by the owner of Southeastern Computer Solutions in Weyburn–because Whatcott adheres to the historic Judeo-Christian moral understanding of homosexual acts as sinful. Such anti-Christian bigotry and discrimination will be one of the topics of my talk Saturday.
Sincerely in Christ
Americans For Truth About Homosexuality (AFTAH.org)
The following is the letter sent out by Archbishop Daniel Bohan, Archdiocese of Regina:
Posted in Biblical Truth, Canada, Christian Persecution, Freedom Under Fire, Government Promotion, Homo-fascism - Intimidation by Gay Lobby, News |
AFTAH Stands with Duck Dynasty's Phil Robertson against GLAAD's 'Homo-Fascist' Campaign to Demonize Him
AmericansForTruth.org Press Release
Phil Robertson of the popular "Duck Dynasty" show on A&E is pictured second from left on this Parade magazine cover. A&E suspended Robertson after he criticized homosexuality, bowing to a pressure campaign by the "gay" media group GLAAD. The intolerant GLAAD has a long history of trying to shut down conservative speech opposed to the homosexual agenda — including media exposure to successful ex-"gays" — in the public square.
Contact: Peter LaBarbera: 312-324-3787; [email protected]
[Warning: some graphic descriptions of high-risk homosexual anal sex]
[RELATED POST: "'Gay Rights' Icon Frank Kameny Tells AFTAH: Bestiality OK 'as Long as the Animal Doesn't Mind'"]
Read this release on Christian Newswire HERE
CHICAGO – Americans For Truth About Homosexuality (AFTAH) President Peter LaBarbera urges Americans to stand behind Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson's right to free speech – and affirmed his common-sense views on sexual sin and morality as being consistent with historic Christian and biblical teachings. LaBarbera condemned A&E for "caving in to the anti-Christian homo-fascism of GLAAD" (formerly the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) by suspending Robertson.
"There's far more truth and wisdom in what Phil Robertson told GQ than in the everyday pro-'gay' pablum that is pumped out daily by the liberal media," LaBarbera said. "Indeed, male homosexual anal sex is not just repulsive and wrong, but highly dangerous – contributing to the disproportional link between 'men who have sex with men' and HIV and other sexually-transmitted diseases (see below).
"More importantly for the souls of homosexuals, Robertson is exactly right to paraphrase 1 Corinthians chapter 6 in warning that proud homosexuals (like other unrepentant sinners) will not go to heaven, and that we're living in a culture in which "Everything is blurred on what's right and what's wrong…Sin becomes fine,'" LaBarbera said. "But like all faithful Christians, as a forgiven sinner himself Robertson knows that Jesus Christ in His grace and divine power can help homosexual men and women leave that sinful lifestyle behind."
LaBarbera made the following additional points about the Phil Robertson story:
BIBLE AGREES WITH ROBERTSTON: As Politically Incorrect and offensive to secularists as it may be, the Bible confirms Robertson's association of homosexual misbehavior with other egregious sexual sins: in the Old Testament Book of Leviticus (chapter 20), the condemnation homosexuality is grouped in between proscriptions against adultery, bestiality, and incest [for more on this see Bible-and-homosexuality scholar Robert Gagnon's superb site, www.RobGagnon.net].
GLAAD STIFLES DEBATE: GLAAD, the homosexual pressure group in the forefront of attacking Robertson, has a long history of attempting to shut down speech critical of homosexuality — and demonizing as "haters, bigots and homophobes" those (usually Christians) who speak out against homosexualism or affirm the truth that homosexuals can change and leave the lifestyle. GLAAD regularly lobbies the media to shun conservatives on the homosexual issue – e.g., its 2010 pressure campaign targeting CNN for including ex-"gay" therapist Richard Cohen in a debate segment on homosexuality.;
MEDIA DOUBLE STANDARD: Why is it that pro-family, Christian conservatives like Robertson invariably become the targets of the politically correct media — while vicious and vulgar homosexual activists like Dan Savage are free to spew the most vile hatred imaginable with barely any critical media glare? Phil Robertson is suspended while Dan Savage – who infamously "re-defined" Rick Santorum's last name as a by-product of anal sodomy, and joked that to control overpopulation "abortion should be mandatory for about 30 years" – is a liberal media hero. (In fact, Savage, far from being punished for his malicious barbs and antics, was rewarded with his own show on MTV.)
HOMOSEXUAL HEALTH RISKS: If Americans were to come to understand how truly dangerous homosexual anal sex is, they would demand a full-scale government-corporate campaign to discourage it – especially among young men. For example, the CDC recently reported that 94-95 percent of HIV cases among young men (13-24) in 2011 were linked to homosexual sex. In his book The Ins and Outs of Gay Sex, homosexual Dr. Stephen Goldstone compares the active role in homosexual rectal sex to a "battering ram": "An anal tear can occur during the initial phase of anal sex precisely because your partner pushes his penis through a closed sphincter. Think of his penis as a battering ram, one for which your internal sphincter is no match." Goldstone also writes that the "anus is the highest place risk for STDs." (The "gay" doctor urges condom use, but many homosexual men shun condoms – as evidenced by the widespread availability of condomless, gay "barebacking" pornography in homosexual Meccas like San Francisco.) Another homosexual activist, Jack Hart, writes that "some practices common among gays — especially rimming [oral-anal "sex"] and anal intercourse — are highly efficient ways of transmitting disease."
SEXUALLY IMMORAL SLIPPER SLOPE: Robertson was correct again on the slippery slope of sexual immorality: "Start with homosexual behavior and just morph out from there. Bestiality, sleeping around with this woman and that woman and that woman and those men," he told GQ. Look what has paralleled the advance of proud homosexuality in our nation: greater sexual permissiveness (fornication) in general and growing disrespect for marriage in our "hook-up" culture; the porn-fed promotion of heterosexual anal sex, bringing a new threat to women; websites like "Ashley Madison" that actually facilitate adultery; and an explosion of "transgender rights" that shockingly encourages gender-confused boys to identify as girls and use female restrooms and locker rooms in schools.
LEFT "JUDGES" FAITHFUL CHRISTIANS: Lastly, Bible-believing Christians are sick and tired of liberal, pro-homosexual advocates (including the Religious Left) telling us how Christians are supposed to believe and speak. Last night on Fox News' "The Kelly File," a liberal, Jewish, Democratic activist informed viewers that Christians should not "judge" – even as he used his appearance on Fox to JUDGE and condemn Phil Robertson.
LaBarbera concluded: "Homosexual behavior is wrong, unnatural, often high-risk, but thankfully, changeable – as testified to by the redeemed lives of formerly "gay" men like Michael Glatze and ex-lesbian women like Yvette Cantu Schneider who have overcome homosexuality through faith in Jesus Christ. The Homosexual Lobby in America has morphed into an intolerant and 'vengeful' 'monster in our midst' – to quote British historian Paul Johnson in describing the growth of homosexual power in the U.K. [see full Johnson passage HERE]. Christians and moral-minded Americans must rally behind Phil Robertson, condemn the homo-fascist 'Gay Thought Police' led by GLAAD who regularly pressure the media into silencing moral speech, and demand that an energetic and civil debate on homosexuality be allowed to flourish in this land we call free."
Posted in A - What does the Bible say about homosexuality?, B - Ex-Homosexual Testimonies, C - Heroes for Truth, Christian, Homosexual Meccas, News, Pro-Homosexual Media, Redefining Morality, Reorientation Therapy, San Francisco, Sodomy, The Bible, Churches, & Homosexuality, Tolerance? |
Queer Indeed – Masturbate-a-thon in San Francisco
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013
The San Francisco-based Center for Sex & Culture bills itself as striving "to promote creativity, information and healthy sexual knowledge."
AFTAH's reoccurring "Queer Indeed" feature will be dedicated to "gay" and sexually radical LGBT events that are so bizarre that — dare I say — normal people couldn't make them up if they tried. Keep in mind that in the strange world of sex radicals like Carol Queen (who sent out the e-mail below looking for volunteers at a San Francisco "Masturbate-a-Thon"), adherents to traditional (biblical) morality are the "extremists."
One more thing: if you are tempted merely to laugh at the antics of the Libertine Left, consider that self-styled "progressives" dominate the "sex education" business and are pushing misguided ideas like the encouragement of masturbation to very young children in our public schools. Here is what SIECUS (Sexual Information and Education Council of the United States) advocates for teaching about "masturbation" to early grade school students ages 5-8 (see pages 50-52 on SIECUS' online "Guidelines for Comprehensive Sexuality Education"):
Topic 2: Masturbation
Subconcept: Masturbation is one way human beings express their sexuality.
Developmental Messages:
Level 1 [ages 5-8]
• Touching and rubbing one's own genitals to feel good is called masturbation.
• Some boys and girls masturbate and others do not.
• Masturbation should be done in a private place.
— Peter LaBarbera, AFTAH
The following is taken from an e-mail sent out by the Center for Sex & Culture (CSC), based in San Francisco, on November 15:
——– Original message ——–
From: Carol Queen <[email address————->
Date: 11/15/2013 1:57 AM (GMT-06:00)
To: [recipient]
Subject: Volunteer needs this weekend & next week @CSC
Lovely volunteers!
Tomorrow we have a big day of silent auction set-up at Dark Odyssey, which is being held at the Holiday Inn on Van Ness; we need auction-watchers from time to time over the weekend and also have a masturbate-a-thon going on there on Saturday afternoon and would be glad for some help. Are you available? Let me know! Thanks so very much!
xox–CQ
*CSC Events at Dark Odyssey
Saturday, 11/16 The Masturbate-a-Thon at DO
AND all three days: CSC Silent Auction!
Posted in Center for Sex & Culture, Extremism, Homosexual Meccas, News, Queer Indeed, Redefining Morality, Redefining Normal, San Francisco, SIECUS - Sexual Information and Education Council of the US |


text:
require 'spec_helper'

RSpec.describe "SalesEngine customers" do

  describe "Searching" do

    describe ".random" do
      it "usually returns different things on subsequent calls" do
        customer_one = engine.customer_repository.random
        customer_two = engine.customer_repository.random

        10.times do
          break if customer_one.id != customer_two.id
          customer_two = engine.customer_repository.random
        end

        expect(customer_one.id).to_not eq customer_two.id
      end
    end

    describe ".find_by_last_name" do
      it "finds a record" do
        customer = engine.customer_repository.find_by_last_name "Ullrich"
        expect(%w(Ramon Brice Annabell)).to include customer.first_name
      end
    end

    describe ".find_all_by_first_name" do
      it "can find multiple records" do
        customers = engine.customer_repository.find_all_by_first_name "Sasha"
        expect(customers.size).to eq 2
      end
    end

  end

  context "Relationships" do
    let(:customer) { engine.customer_repository.find_by_id 999 }

    describe "#invoices" do
      it "returns all of a customer's invoices" do
        expect(customer.invoices.size).to eq 7
      end

      it "returns invoices belonging to the customer" do
        customer.invoices.each do |invoice|
          expect(invoice.customer_id).to eq 999
        end
      end
    end
  end

  context "Business Intelligence" do
    let(:customer) { engine.customer_repository.find_by_id 2 }

    describe "#transactions" do
      it "returns a list of transactions the customer has had" do
        expect(customer.transactions.size).to eq 1
      end
    end

    describe "#favorite_merchant" do
      it "returns the merchant where the customer has had the most transactions" do
        expect(customer.favorite_merchant.name).to eq "Shields, Hirthe and Smith"
      end
    end
  end
end

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


Why Are Americans Less Healthy?
According to a new health analysis bearing the revealing title: US Health in International Perspective: Shorter Lives, Poorer Health1, Americans come in dead last in a comparison of 17 affluent nations.
The research was unable to uncover any single cause or "rallying point for action." Instead, it calls for more research to "ferret out the effects of our current policies."
C'mon! You've got to be kidding me.
Considering the fact that human health tends to be primarily affected by a) nutrition, b) exercise, and c) toxic exposures, do they seriously believe that we can improve public health while ignoring these three basic areas?
What Does the Human Body Require to Be Healthy?
A staggering two-thirds of American adults are overweight, and more than one-quarter of adults fall into the obese category. One in four Americans is pre-diabetic or diabetic. It should be obvious that diet and exercise are critical factors here. The National Institutes of Health even states that four of the six leading causes of death in the United States are linked to unhealthy diets.
The top two crops grown in the U.S. are corn and soy. High fructose corn syrup and hydrogenated soybean oil are two of the most popular ingredients made from these crops.2 High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) has repeatedly been shown to be a driving factor behind being overweight and having poor health outcomes. HFCS is pervasive and in many processed food items some individuals would never expect, including so called diet foods and 'enhanced' water products. Even most infant formulas contain the sugar equivalent of one can of Coca-Cola.
Furthermore, soybean oil is another common unhealthy ingredient in many processed foods and soybeans can be severely and systemically contaminated with high amounts of the potent herbicide glyphosate. Additionally, over 85 percent of all corn grown in the US is genetically engineered (GE)3, which further increases the risk of high glyphosate contamination.The safety of either of these items has never been proven. According to a recent report by the Environmental Working Group (EWG)4, Americans are eating their weight and more in GE foods each and every year.
Thirty-three percent of American adults are also completely sedentary, and more than half of adults over the age of 18 never engage in any vigorous leisure-time physical activity lasting 10 minutes or more per week.
According to a study by the EWG5, blood samples from newborns contained an average of 287 toxins, including mercury, fire retardants, pesticides, and chemicals from non stick products. Of the 287 chemicals EWG detected in umbilical cord blood, it's known that 180 cause cancer in humans or animals; 217 are toxic to your brain and nervous system; and 208 cause birth defects or abnormal development in animal tests. Clearly, when babies are born loaded with toxic chemicals, it's a sign that toxic exposure is too high.
While there are many types and routes of toxic exposure, one would be remiss to overlook Americans use of pharmaceutical drugs, as drugs have, on average, 70 different potential side effects, and are responsible for the premature death of at least 106,000 Americans per year, when taken as prescribed. Americans pop the most pills of any other nation, and that includes children. Americans also receive the most amount of vaccinations.
"In presenting their findings... the authors seemed to be urging the U.S. to do some soul searching. Our culture 'cherishes independence' and 'wants to limit the intrusion of government in our personal lives,' said Steven Woolf, director of the Center for Human Needs at Virginia Commonwealth University, the panel chairman.
While those values serve us in some ways, he said, our resistance to regulation 'may work against our ability to achieve optimal health outcomes.'"
Aha! So it's Americans' striving for independence and freedom of choice that is to blame for such poor dietary choices and health outcomes?! They mean to tell us that we're all so inept at making healthy choices, we need to abandon our independent spirits and embrace more nanny state regulations that might finally whip us into shape. Honestly, I feel like I'm reading something out of The Onion... It's all so backwards.
Why Do Americans Consume Such a Bad Diet?
Do Americans purposefully consume excessive amounts of fat-promoting, health-harming HFCS because they love it and refuse to eat foods that don't contain it, or are there other reasons why Americans can't seem to control their waistlines?
And do they really intentionally consume far too many carbohydrates, sugar and processed foods in place of healthy fats like avocados, olives, coconut oil, butter, nuts, eggs and olive oil, which cause them to be adapted to burning carbs as their primary fuel rather than fat, or is this type of diet a more or less inevitable side effect of NOT thinking independently and seeking out real nutritional facts, but rather mindlessly buying what's available in the store and advertised as healthy on TV?
Do Americans really want to consume more genetically engineered foods than any other country?
Do freedom-loving Americans who "cherish independence" seek to buy more or less whole, unadulterated, unprocessed foods that might help improve their health and, at the very least, reduce toxic exposure?
The US government subsidizes the very crops identified as being the most harmful to human health and the environment; the top three being corn, wheat, and soybeans. And nearly all of the corn and soybeans grown are genetically engineered varieties.
By subsidizing these, the US government is actively supporting a diet that consists of these grains in their processed form, namely high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), hydrogenated soybean oil, and meats loaded with antibiotics – all of which are now well-known contributors to obesity and chronic disease. These junk-food subsidies make it much cheaper to buy a burger, fries and soda from a fast-food restaurant than it is to buy grass-fed beef and veggies. It's not that these foods necessarily cost more to grow or produce; rather the prices for the junk foods are being artificially reduced by the government.
The US further promotes use of HFCS in food manufacturing by imposing import tariffs on foreign sugar, raising the price of sucrose above those in other countries.
When the dangers of HFCS finally began to seep into the American consciousness, consumer demand forced many companies to reformulate their processed foods using other types of sweeteners, or ditching sweetening agents altogether. Today, you can find a number of food products marked "No HFCS" and government intervention had nothing to do with this beneficial change.
The US government has repeatedly refused to take any action to label genetically engineered foods, despite overwhelming public support and demand for labeling.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has repeatedly harassed, raided, and shut down small farms producing healthful organic and raw foods, such as raw dairy and cheese, along with private co-ops procuring and delivering such foods to health-conscious customers.
These are examples of Big Government making health decisions for you. How have they been working out so far? The proof is in the pudding, and the featured report7 tells us that what we've been doing so far is NOT working.
According to the report, Americans die earlier and live in poorer health than people in other developed nations, which included Australia, Austria, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands and the U.K.
Of these 17 affluent countries, the US ranks last overall, and near the bottom in nine key areas of health, including low birth weight; injuries and homicides; teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections; HIV and AIDS; drug-related deaths; obesity and diabetes; heart disease; chronic lung disease; and general disability. At 75.6 years, American men have the lowest life expectancy among the countries reviewed, and American women ranked second-to-last at 80.7 years. The infant mortality rate in the US is equally abysmal, with 32.7 deaths per 100,000, while most others range between 15 and 25 deaths per 100,000.
Interestingly, the US lags behind all these nations even though smoking rates in the US are far lower than many of the other nations, indicating that, apparently, there's more to good health than quitting smoking. Or, alternatively, that even smokers can enjoy a modicum of health IF they're able to compensate with other healthy lifestyle strategies. So, again, how are more nanny state regulations going to improve the situation when they clearly are not willing to accept the sources of the problem in the first place?
The truth is, in order to regulate away this problem, the US government would have to cut all ties with industry and eliminate its conflicts of interest and massive revolving doors with the very industry it is mandated to regulate.
There is a significant compilation of scientific evidence that casts serious doubt on the claims made by industry and government officials about the safety of GE foods. Consider this report by The Atlantic9 The authors of the report "GMO Myths and Truths"10 took a science-based approach to evaluating the available research, arriving at the conclusion that most of the scientific evidence regarding safety and increased yield potential do not at all support the claims.
In fact, the evidence demonstrates the claims for genetically engineered foods are not just wildly overblown – they simply aren't true. Not only are GE foods less nutritious than non-GE foods, they pose distinct health risks, are inadequately regulated, harm the environment and farmers, and are a poor solution to world hunger.
Avoid any product containing aspartame, which is derived from a GE organism. And avoid any milk products that may have rBGH. I recommend consuming only raw, organic milk products you've obtained from a trustworthy local dairy farmer. The Institute for Responsible Technology has put together a helpful Non-GMO Shopping Guide you can download and print. They even have an iPhone app.
Let's face it, government health recommendations and regulations relating to diet and health have failed miserably, and the featured report delivers the somber statistics of where we're at on the global scene. While spending twice as much on health care per capita, we're not getting results. I believe we'll keep seeing more of the same until or unless we change our stance on what a healthy diet is, and what constitutes a healthy lifestyle. We need to move away from the idea that being on a dozen medications means you're doing something right for your health... This is NOT health care. This is disease management, and it comes at a very steep price, namely your longevity.
Until or unless the US government takes industry to task, our regulators and legislators cannot be trusted to usher Americans toward better health. In the meantime, it is up to YOU to take control of your health, and do what is right for you, to live a healthier, longer, drug- and disease-free life. Proper nutrition, exercise, and avoidance of toxins are three critical factors to address in this process, and this website contains literally tens of thousands of freely available articles to help you do just that.


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Adrian woman pens book
By Dan CherryDaily Telegram Staff Writer
An idea that stemmed from a dream some two years ago has blossomed into a three-book project for an Adrian woman.
Jennifer Friess Stites, a Riga native and 1994 graduate of Blissfield High School, recently released her first book, "The Wind Could Blow a Bug," part of an expected three-book series.
Stites' debut book centers on high school senior Jane Riley and her working class family, and the most prominent farming family in a rural Alabama town, the Tuckers. The title itself comes from a letter that Jane receives from a friend in the book, Stites said.
"It is advice that lets her know that the wind could blow a bug and her life could change in an instant," she said.
The book, penned under her maiden name, Jennifer Friess, follows Riley as she falls in love for the first time with Wade Tucker. Throughout the literary piece, she also deals with the issues of adoption, depression, divorce, college and financial difficulties.
Stites said the inspiration for Jane Riley was based in part on her personality in high school.
Writing has been a lifelong passion of hers, Stites said.
"I used to skip lunch in high school to go write in the computer lab," she said. "When I started my blog, ImNotStalkingYou.com, in 2011, it reignited my passion for writing."
Because Stites enjoys reading young adult books, she said, "it was natural for me to write a young adult romance."
"I was a big 'Twilight' fan."
Stites started writing "The Wind Could Blow a Bug" in January 2013. Since its release at the end of December, she said, more than 50 copies have been sold.
Stites said friends and family have been "very supportive" of her book-writing projects.
"It's very encouraging, very exciting for me" she said of the positive feedback she's received so far on the book.
The second book in what Stites calls the "Riley Sisters" series, "When You Least Expect It," is set for release later this year and will feature Jane's sister, Kiley. The third book is expected to be finished and released in 2016.
"The Wind Could Blow a Bug" is available for sale in both electronic and paperback formats on Amazon.com. It is also available for checkout at the Lenawee District Library in Adrian and the Schultz-Holmes Memorial Library in Blissfield.

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World Gourmet Summit is back
Discovery will be the focus of this year's World Gourmet Summit, an annual gastronomic festival now into its 22nd edition.
Gourmands can look forward to cuisine and flavours that span the globe – from central and eastern Europe to east Asia.
The three-week epicurean feast kicks off next Monday and ends on April 29. It will feature about 50 events that include meals whipped up by guest chefs from more than 10 countries such as Ireland, Ukraine, Hungary and South Korea, as well as a range of culinary masterclasses and special menus at participating restaurants.
The World Gourmet Summit is organised by food consultancy Peter Knipp Holdings, and supported by the Singapore Tourism Board.
On the direction of this year's summit, Mr Peter Knipp, 63, chief executive of Peter Knipp Holdings, says: "This year, it is about discovery. We want people to get a true understanding of the origins of food."
A charity gala will also be held at Swissotel The Stamford in support of the National Kidney Foundation.
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Terex Gets Auckland Automation Underway
Terex Port Solutions (TPS) has announced Ports of Auckland (POAL) has placed an order for 27 fully automated straddle carriers and upgrades 21 existing machines.
By mid-2019, TPS will supply a total of 27 new, fully automated N SC 644 E (1-over-3) machines to work in the container stackyard and to serve trucks. At the same time, 21 existing manual straddle carriers are being upgraded so that they can work hand in hand with the 27 fully automated machines. In addition to the supply and upgrade of the vehicles, the order also includes all sub-systems and software systems required for operation. Before POAL placed the order, TPS verified the feasibility and safety of the concept in a detailed study.
Since announcing their intention to fully automate stacking operations in August, 2016, rumours have been swirling over who will supply the systems to see the project through for POAL, which currently operates a fleet of Terex N SC 634 E (1-over-2) diesel-electric straddle carriers and is pursuing a two-part strategy that includes the automation initiative and a step towards higher stacking capability.
This will deliver a medium-term increase in capacity from today's 900,000 TEU to 1.6 to 1.7 million TEU. Tony Gibson, CEO Ports of Auckland Ltd said: "Due to community concerns, we cannot increase capacity at our container terminal through reclamation, so the only way is up. In future, we will use 1-over-3 straddle carriers in the container stackyard to increase capacity,
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"Automated straddle carriers also offer a number of other benefits: They are inherently safer, as there is no human on board; they deliver a positive environmental impact as they will consume up to 10% less fuel and produce lower emissions; they will be quieter and need less light on the terminal, reducing both noise and light pollution. Overall, automation offers us safety, environmental, community and capacity benefits."
Steve Filipov, President Terex Cranes and Material Handling & Port Solutions, said: "Automation will enable increased capacity and safe, efficient operations for terminals that organize container transport and storage with straddle carriers. We are pleased that this comprehensive project gives us the opportunity to help an ambitious terminal operator such as POAL with its long-term development objectives."


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Jersey City teachers union to appeal ruling on union reps' pay, NJEA says
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By Joshua Rosario | The Jersey Journal
The state teachers' association said Friday that the Jersey City teachers' union would be appealing an appellate court ruling that barred the school district from using district funds to pay for two teachers who perform union work on a full-time basis.
The Jersey City school district was told Wednesday it cannot use taxpayer funds to pay the salaries of teachers' union representatives in a ruling that New Jersey Education Association spokesman Steve Baker said shows the three-judge panel "doesn't understand the practice."
The Jersey City Education Association, which did not returns calls for comment Friday, is an affiliate of the NJEA.
"They seriously misunderstand the practice and the benefits it yields," Baker said of the arrangement that is considered commonplace across the state. "The reason you have the practice is to help the district run more efficiently and more smoothly."
Jersey City schools spokeswoman Norma Fernandez said the district will comply with the court order.
"If it means union officials going back to the classroom or a school assignment the district will do it," she said. "If the (Jersey City Education Association) union were to agree to pay for salaries, we would accept that as a solution."
If the JCEA appeals the ruling, there is no guarantee that the Supreme Court would hear it. School board President Sudhan Thomas declined to comment.
The appellate court decision reversed a lower court ruling that allowed the district to pay JCEA President Ron Greco and Vice President Tina Thorp more than $200,000 in annual salaries. Greco is listed as crisis intervention teacher and Thorp is listed as an elementary school teacher.
The Goldwater Institute, a conservative watchdog group, had filed the lawsuit in January 2017 against the district, school board and the JCEA on behalf of two Jersey City taxpayers. The lawsuit argued that the district agreement that permitted the teachers to stay on the public payroll while working exclusively on union business violates the state constitution's ban on public gifts.
Goldwater Institute Director of National Litigation Jon Riches called it a great day for New Jersey taxpayers. He previously called the practice an "egregious form of government cronyism."
The ruling "is a win for taxpayers in the Jersey City school district — they should not have to foot the bill for the activities of a private union," said Riches. "The court was right to hold that "release time" is unlawful, and we will continue to work to defend the rights of these taxpayers."
Baker said the practice is a more effective way to deal with questions from union members and the benefits of the practice are clear. He did not respond to questions on why the union shouldn't pay the representatives' salaries.
"By having a union representative who can speak for members and deal with concerns as they arise, problems can be solved early, and any disruption can be minimized," said Baker. "That's why districts like and support these arrangements as well."
Mike Yaple, a spokesman for the state Department of Education, said the DOE, which governs public and charter schools, has nothing in its bylaws or regulations regarding the long-held practice. He also said there is no plan at this point to address the issue with districts.
"As far as directives or guidance to the field, it's too early to say for sure how we would disseminate the information," Yaple said.
Baker believes the appellate court decision will be overturned.
"We are looking at the ruling to determine what options are available, even as we plan to appeal this decision," Baker said.
Joshua Rosario may be reached at JRosario@jjournal.com. Follow him on Twitter @JRyRosario.


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The European Commission in 2006 decided that Intel abused its position in the market and used financial incentives to work with partners to prevent competitors from entering the market. In particular, in Europe, the Media-Saturn trading network, as well as the four largest manufacturers of ready-made PCs: Dell, HP, Lenovo and NEC were involved in similar frauds. Decision of Intel Commission was ordered to pay a fine of 1.06 billion euros, and at the same time stop using such incentive measures, working against the main competitor in the face of AMD.
In 2014, Intel's appeal against this EC decision was rejected by the European Tribunal of General Jurisdiction, and the company appealed to the European Court of Higher Jurisdiction, trying to challenge the claims of the European Commission, demanding a more detailed examination of all the circumstances of the case and a proportional reduction in the amount of the fine. Now on the website of the profile judicial body of the EU there was a press release with information about the extension of the time for considering the case of Intel abuse by its position on the European market. The case will be returned to the European Tribunal of General Jurisdiction for a second consideration, since the highest authority requires a more thorough examination of all the circumstances. It is necessary to establish a more obvious link between Intel's financial incentives and the company's ability to restrict competition through these measures. A court of higher jurisdiction requires the European Tribunal to pay more attention to Intel's arguments.
However, it can not be asserted that the European Court went against Intel. At the very least, the highest court in the EU rejected Intel's claims concerning territorial restriction of jurisdiction, and did not take into account the procedural violations that the representatives of the company's interests referred to. According to the plaintiff's version, these violations allegedly limited the rights of the corporation to defense in court.
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Thunderbirds Are Go – Season 2 Episode 8
Dec 4, 2016 | Posted by Craig McKenzie in TV
Thunderbirds Are Go sends Thunderbird 4 to the lost city of Atlantis when a wayward explorer puts himself in danger.
This season really has had a lot of Thunderbird 4 and that is definitely a positive thing for purely selfish reasons. I've mentioned many times that Thunderbird 4 is my personal favourite so I always enjoy seeing it in action. It doesn't mean anything if the episodes it appears in aren't any good though so does this episode count among the better ones? The short answer is that it isn't bad but it's brought down by some significant flaws.
Entering the Lost Kingdom
The most major issue is that it's another "idiots in danger" type story. I know this is a show about an organisation that rescues people in really unique situations but it doesn't mean that every episode needs to follow that mould. Early in the episode it felt like this might be a story about scientific discovery that would give Brains something more to do than problem solve and fix the damaged vehicles. Adding in Francois Lemaire (Jack Whitehall) was unnecessary along and every scene he appears in was marred by irritation.
In theory saving people who are selfish and ungrateful sends a message to kids that everyone is important no matter how unlikeable they are but I'd say that this show has sent that message a number of times. This could have been an episode about the importance of preserving history and the excitement that can only come from scientific discovery.
Another flaw is that Thunderbird 4 episodes are limiting by design as there is only one Thunderbird that can go underwater -Lady Penelope's car doesn't count- so the story can't have the variety that other types of rescues can bring. All Virgil can do is sit and wait for Gordon to return which isn't all that exciting and lessens the opportunity for Virgil to develop as a character. Not that Gordon does receive any development either but the heavy reliance on Thunderbird 4 this season has left the other craft feeling sidelined. Who'd have thought I'd find something wrong with using Thunderbird 4?
This was definitely Brains' episode and he does get the chance to step outside his comfort zone when he has to operate in the field rather than at a distance using holograms from the safety of Tracy Island. This changes him in some way as he knows his actions could have a direct damaging effect on him and the mortal danger makes the whole thing feel more urgent from him.
The relic of a lost civilisation
Brains was used well in the problem solving sequences and the ticking clock aspect made the situation feel so much more urgent. There was also a hint of tragedy when Brains knew that the most important discovery of his career would likely be lost. As I said it's a powerful message about the preservation of history and Brains is the perfect character to champion that outlook.
The design work on Atlantis and the ancient computer was excellent. It definitely felt like the advanced relic of a lost civilisation and the underwater ruins looked appropriately run down. Weta always do a fantastic job bringing the visuals to life and this is one of the most striking examples.
A solid enough episode with a few flaws that drag it down. The rescue element wasn't at all necessary as the message about the preservation of history and excitement that comes with scientific discovery was powerful enough. This was a good vehicle for Brains who was outside of his comfort zone by being in the field. The heavy reliance on Thunderbird 4 this season has been limiting in some respects as the other vehicles aren't really being used which lessens the opportunities for the other characters to develop. The design work was stunning as usual with the ruins of Atlantis coming across as the relic of a lost civilisation.
Kneel Before - 7.5/10
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first rate design work
Brains stepping outside his comfort zone and being involved in the field
a strong message about scientific discovery and the preservation of history
the unnecessary rescue element
Francois Lemaire
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Growing dwarf citrus is so easy and fun I recommend it to everyone. I got my Meyer Lemon tree about 2 years ago and since then it's bloomed three times, set fruit twice, and I'm hoping very soon to be picking my first lemon! You can see the big green fruit in the photo above (I really wish it was yellow for the photo) and you can't tell but it's as big as an average full-sized lemon from the grocery store. It 'set' way back at the end of May, right after I put the tree out on the deck for the summer, so it's been a long and slow process in terms of it growing and now (hopefully any time) ripening but it's been fun to have it around since it's so unusual to have a houseplant that grows such large edible fruit right next to the couch.
The Meyer Lemon is a small tree that's more than happy in a house-sized container and is known for being very prolific in terms of making fruit. They're a cross between a regular lemon and a mandarin orange so the fruit is not only edible but sweeter than average store-bought lemon varieties (I can't wait to try one). And when it blooms the flowers don't last long but they smell great — even from several feet away.
Just waiting for it to ripen!
Caring for Meyer Lemons is also relatively easy as long as you have a sunny window (they prefer at least 8 hrs a day of full sun) and keep them watered regularly. You can buy trees of all ages and sizes, with the older/more mature trees costing the most but bearing fruit the earliest. Mine was pretty small when I got it (12″ or so) but they can grow to 4 or 5 feet depending on the size of the container, and most places say they should start producing fruit around 2-3 years old.
My Meyer Lemon tree, currently in an 8" pot.
I highly recommend them for anyone who enjoys gardening and having houseplants. Here are some links to get you started if you're interested in learning more.
Links if you're interested in buying a tree (FYI I've never ordered from these places so shop smart!).


The accreditation process included a number of comprehensive evaluation procedures, acknowledging excellence at the medical, administrative, financial and IT services & infrastructure levels.
The announcement was made at a media roundtable with senior management from Aspire Zone Foundation and Aspetar.
Mr. Mohammad Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Acting CEO of Aspire Zone Foundation, expressed his pride at Aspetar's achievement after only eight years of operation, commenting: "Achieving this accreditation caters directly to Aspire Zone Foundation's vision to become the reference in sports excellence in the world, and supports the organisation's values by assuring Aspetar's world-class medical services".
He added: "Such an achievement is in line with our efforts to contribute to the Qatar National Vision 2030, which prioritises human development as one of its main pillars and focuses on the high-quality health and fitness sectors".
The ACI accreditation system includes three levels of status, which are Gold, Platinum and Diamond (from lowest to highest). To date, 97 international healthcare organisations have been accredited by ACI. Only 16 of those have been accredited with a "Platinum" rating, while the majority have been awarded the lower "Gold" accolade.
While Aspetar is proud of this accomplishment, it is already in the planning process to reach Diamond status in the next three years, during a scheduled re-accreditation process.
While other accrediting bodies focus on operational or administrative criteria, or on specific medical components, ACI is a comprehensive and integrated accreditation system, covering a range of factors including medical and administrative services as well as technology. It is considered a testament to the high level of the quality and services provided by Aspetar in its different aspects and specialities.
Aspetar is the first hospital of its kind in the region, and is accredited as a "FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence" by F-MARC, in addition to being an "IOC Research Centre for Prevention of Injury and Protection of Athlete Health".
ACI is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that has been accrediting health care organisations around the world. Its comprehensive accreditation programmes foster ongoing quality improvement through evidence-based standards and rigorous external peer review. The accreditation helps health care organisations improve their performance for the benefit of their clients and the health system.
Such an accreditation highlights the advanced development Aspetar has achieved since being established, and comes as an appreciation of the ongoing efforts of the hospital's staff in making it the world's leading sports medicine destination.
Aspetar, the world's leading orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital and member of Aspire Zone Foundation, has been awarded a prestigious 'Platinum Level' accolade by Accreditation Canada International (ACI). The award recognises Aspetar's high safety criteria and world-class medical care and services, in accordance with best practice international standards.


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Andrew "Drew" Hossle, 31, is remembered by his friends and family as someone who accomplished much in spite of his epilepsy.
'Missoula has lost a great light': Friends, family remember Drew Hossle
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The family and friends of Andrew Hossle this week are remembering the 31-year-old as an instrumental hand in the healing of others, a dynamic young man with his feet planted in civic engagement and a fast-made friend.
"Drew," as they called him, raised in Missoula, was a behavioral specialist with Western Montana Mental Health, an organization whose staff include his mother, friends and wife. His placement at C.S. Porter Middle School had spanned nine years.
"Drew had really found his calling working with those students in need," said Brandon Ihde, who worked with Hossle at the school and became close friends. "He was able to connect with those kids who really needed it, and it wasn't only that; Drew connected with adults the same way. He was always there for somebody, a high-five, a hug, anything."
Mineral County authorities recovered Hossle's body on Monday after it was located by a local rafting company. Four days earlier, Ihde said he was talking with Hossle on the phone, but Hossle had hung up abruptly as he was nearing Triple Bridges outside Alberton. It was the last time anyone would speak with Hossle.
The hole Hossle left behind is now being replaced with the memories from those who were close to him, so numbered that many of them are meeting for the first time, according to those who spoke with the Missoulian this week. Collections of memories have been posted to a GoFundMe account set up to help Hossle's family. The account, posted on Tuesday, raced past its $8,000 goal to nearly $9,000 by Thursday afternoon.
"I'm constantly amazed at the amazing young man he turned out to be," said his mother, Marcy Hossle. "I knew he touched a lot of peoples' lives, but I had no idea the impact he had."
Marcy Hossle said her son was a smaller boy in his youth. Hossle had experienced bullying as a child, and this sense then that the world had an upper hand on him was directly tied to his career path later in life, she said.
"He has just spent the last nine years working with the kids in the community to make it a better place for them," Marcy Hossle said. "He felt pain, their pain and social injustice so deeply. … It was a passion of his, to look out for the underdog."
Hossle eventually grew into a lanky frame and turned out to have a knack for music, arts and people. After graduating from Sentinel High School, he joined the Army ROTC on campus at the University of Montana. Adversity struck hard when he was 21 and suffered his first seizure, which uncovered his epilepsy. Hossle and his family then began a long grapple with the medical puzzle pieces that came with trying to find the right diagnosis, the right medication, the right dosage.
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The epilepsy forced him to take a medical discharge from the ROTC, but Hossle wouldn't slow down in his college years because of something he couldn't control. He picked up instruments from different parts of the world and mastered them with time. He grew skilled in kayaking. In his spare time, he completed a major in classic languages, Greek and Latin, and became a grand master of the Masons in Missoula; his father, uncle and grandfather were Masons. Ihde thought of him as a "Renaissance man."
After college, Hossle plugged right into Western Montana Mental Health, where he was placed at C.S. Porter. Over the course of nine years at the middle school, Hossle would be the one to bring new people into the fold at work.
"Whenever there was a new staff member, Drew was always the first one to reach out, the first friend," Ihde said.
Others with Western Montana Mental Health noticed his work, too.
"Missoula has lost a great light," said Eden Atwood, who works with Hossle's mom. "He was a great person who had a talent for bringing people together. For someone who did so much to instill hope in others, he lost his."
On Aug. 1, Idhe reported to law enforcement that Hossle had seemed "despondent" at the time he abruptly ended their phone call. Hossle's epilepsy had cooked up many troubles in his life. He had needed several surgeries to the shoulder he would fall on during seizures, and he had lost the independence youth craves, sometimes unable to drive for long periods of time. He had also been told to stay away from the water, but he especially enjoyed the Triple Bridges area of the Clark Fork River he traveled to that day.
It's not yet clear what happened to Hossle that evening, and suicide is still speculation as medical examiners continue their investigation into the cause of death.
Marcy Hossle sees her son's legacy not ended by difficult circumstances, but a story of accomplishment in the face of them.
"He did all of that against so much adversity," she said. "I'm just going to miss him more than I can say."
If you or a loved one is considering suicide, call the confidential national Suicide Prevention hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). People also can text "MT" to 741-741 if they need support and are encouraged to learn more at projecttomorrowmt.org.
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Archibald Jack
For the British pentathlete, see Archibald Jack (pentathlete).
Hokitika, New Zealand
Service/branch
New Zealand Military Forces
Brigadier-General
Second Boer War
Companion of the Order of the Bath
Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George
Mentioned in Despatches (3)
Order of the Rising Sun, 3rd Class (Japan)
Brigadier-General Archibald Jack, CB, CMG, CBE (1874 – 29 January 1939) was a New Zealand-born railway engineer and British Army officer.
1 Early life and career
2 First World War
3 Later career and life
Early life and career[edit]
Jack was educated at Otago Boys' High School and began his career in the New Zealand Department of Public Works in 1893. He was commissioned into the 9th Battalion, New Zealand Regiment on the outbreak of the Second Boer War and served in South Africa. The war over, he returned to civilian life, working for the Central South African Railways from 1902 to 1908, the Tientsin-Pakow Railway in China from 1909 to 1910, and on the railways of Argentina from 1911 to 1916.
First World War[edit]
In 1916 he sailed to Britain, was commissioned into the Royal Engineers in 1917 as a temporary lieutenant-colonel and served in Romania. In 1918 he was promoted colonel and was given command of the British Railway Mission on the Trans-Siberian Railway in Russia, responsible for co-ordinating the operation of the railway during the Russian Civil War. He was promoted to the temporary rank of brigadier-general in 1919. He was mentioned in despatches three times and was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) and Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in 1919, and Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB) in the Siberian War Honours of January 1920.[1]
Later career and life[edit]
Following the war, Jack returned to civilian life as general manager of the United Railways of Havana, Cuba from 1920 until his retirement in 1925. On one occasion, he was shot through the head by a striker, but miraculously survived. He also survived being torpedoed three times during the war and was a survivor of the Sevenoaks railway disaster of 1927.
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^ "No. 31732". The London Gazette (Supplement). 13 January 1920. p. 663.
Obituary, The Times, 11 February 1939
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Джорджия Бинг (родилась 6 сентября 1965) — британская детская писательница, иллюстратор, актриса и кинопродюсер.

Биография
Родилась 6 сентября 1965 года в Лондоне, Англия.

Выросла в деревне Эбботс Уорти недалеко от города Уинчестер в графстве Хэмпшир. У неё есть три брата и одна сестра.

Училась в школе принцессы Мид в городе Винчестер, затем с 12 лет в школе Уэстонбирт, независимой школе-интернате для девочек в Глостершире . Также чилась в Питере Саймондсе, шестом классе колледжа в Винчестере.

С 1984 по 1987 год Бинг посещала Центральную школу речи и драмы, входящую в состав колледжа Лондонского университета.

Бинг работала актрисой с 1989 по 1990 год, появляясь в телесериалах «Второй экран», «Дилеры» и «Закон Кэпстика».

Продолжая работать актрисой, Бинг начала писать комиксы и иллюстрировать. После успеха в этой области, она оставила актёрскую работу, чтобы полностью посвятить себя написанию книг и иллюстрированию. Её первой опубликованной книгой был комикс «Монстры из носков».

Самой известной работой Бинг является «Невероятная книга гипноза» из серии «Молли Мун». Эта книга о девушке, которая находит книгу о гипнозе и учится гипнотизировать людей. В более поздних книгах Молли учится управлять временем и читать мысли. Шестая книга из серии «Молли Мун» была выпущена в 2012 году. Бинг стала соавтором сценария к фильмам «Молли Мун» и «Невероятная книга гипноза», экранизации её первой книги.

Личная жизнь
Бинг вышла замуж за Дэниела Чедвика в 1990 году, спустя пять лет они развелись. От этого брака родились дочь Тайгер 1990 года рождения. После этого Бинг вышла замуж за художника Марка Куинна. У неё от него ещё двое детей — сыновья Лукас (род. 2001) и Скай (род. 2005). Однако и этот брак распался в 2014 году.

В марте 2019 года она обручилась с певцом Гаем Праттом.

Библиография
Избранные работы включают:

 Монстры из носков (Издательская группа «Орион», 1995)
 Дерево Джека, иллюстрированное Люси Су (A & C Black, 2000)
 Грохот Рэмсботтома, иллюстрация. Хелен Флук (чёрная, 2001)
 Девушка без носа, иллюстрация. Гэри Блайт)

Сериал Молли Мун
 Невероятная книга гипноза Молли Мун (2002)
 Молли Мун останавливает мир (2004)
 Гипнотическое путешествие Молли Мун во времени (2005)
 Молли Мун, Микки Минус и Машина разума (2007)
 Молли Мун и загадка превращения (2010)
 Молли Мун и музыка монстров (2012)

Примечания

Ссылки
 The World of Molly Moon (Georgia Byng and Molly Moon Official)
 Molly Moon series (official)

  Daily Telegraph article on Georgia Byng 28 January 2002

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Продюсеры Великобритании
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The Jammu and Kashmir Government is mulling over a comprehensive package to address problems faced by the State's carpet sector, the State Finance Minister Haseeb Drabu said. A delegation of carpet traders and manufacturers recently met him and urged for reducing the 12 per cent tax on carpets under the goods and service tax (GST) regime.
The stage is set for the Carpet Design Awards which enter the 13th year in 2018. Designers and makers of modern hand-made carpets have until November 1 to submit their entries for the highly coveted award.
ITMA Asia+CITME 2014 is another opportunity to connect with the French Textile Machinery manufacturers, says Evelyne Cholet, Secretary General of UCMTF, French textile machinery association.


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Irina is a writer for Oilprice.com with over a decade of experience writing on the oil and gas industry.
Mexico Set To Lose Billions From Auction Delay
By Irina Slav - Mar 06, 2019, 9:30 AM CST
Mexico will lose billions as a result of the new government's decision to delay oil and gas auctions while it reviews all contracts awarded by the previous government over the three years since it began holding auctions for oil and gas blocks.
"Every year you don't have a bidding, it's going to cost you $1 billion," said a commissioner from Mexico's hydrocarbons commission, Hector Moreira Rodriguez, as quoted by S&P Global Platts.
Yet the losses would not just be directly financial. A delay in tenders will also interfere with President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's plans to boost Mexico's oil production to 2.4 million bpd by 2024. According to Rodriguez, with the delay, the country's crude oil production will grow by 300,000 bpd less over the next ten years than otherwise.
Mexico's current oil production stands at about 1.84 million bpd, of which 60 percent is exported. Production has been falling steadily and the tenders organized by the previous government were instrumental in reversing the decline.
Now the government is reviewing more than 100 contracts for signs of corruption. It has also had to bail out Pemex, which has turned the company into the most indebted in the world with the load at US$107 billion. Last month, Obrador announced a US$5.5-billion rescue package for the company, including US$3.9 billion in a direct cash injection and US$16 billion in guaranteed revenues.
Yet, according to industry insiders who talked to S&P Global Platts, even if the auctions are renewed before all contracts are reviewed, chances are Mexico will not be able to reach its production growth goals.
The reasons for this are natural depletion at legacy fields and an insufficient number of new discoveries. This should make the resumption of auctions all the more necessary if anything, especially coupled with the government's ambition to reduce the country's reliance on imported natural gas from the United States.
By Irina Slav for Oilprice.com
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Bezos, Bloomberg And Gates Back Revolutionary Exploration Tech
Supertanker Rates Soar As U.S. Oil Exports Hit All-Time High
Oil Heads Lower After API Reports Large Crude Build
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Stem cells of 56 child cancer patients lost at Children's Hospital after freezer malfunction
By Colleen ShalbyStaff Writer
A freezer malfunction at Children's Hospital Los Angeles resulted in the loss of 56 children's blood stem cells that were harvested at the beginning of each patient's oncology therapy and stored in the event they could prove useful in the future.
"We apologize for any distress or confusion that this has caused our patients and their families," the hospital wrote in a statement. "If you have not received a letter or phone call from our team, your child is not impacted."
All but one patient had gone through initial therapy. That patient did require the recollection of stem cells, chief medical officer James Stein said.
A letter sent to families earlier in September informing them of the loss was accidentally addressed to the children — rather than the parents. The hospital has also apologized to parents for the messaging oversight.
The hospital said that the loss of stem cells, which had been placed in long-term storage, has not jeopardized any child's health. The hospital has also offered to assist families who want to harvest again. But the process can be grueling.
One of the patients described it as "painful." Sean Anderson Corona, 13, underwent stem cell therapy when he was diagnosed with Stage 4 Neuroblastoma — a cancer often found in the adrenal glands. The boy was hooked up to machines for a daylong process that collects the stem cells from the blood. The blood is then reinfused back into the body.
"I would try to sleep and my body would just start shaking, and then I just started to freak out and I'd start crying," Corona told ABC-7.
Corona will be cancer-free for three years in November. But his mother, Elizabeth Anderson, said that she worries that if his cancer does return, it may be impossible to harvest more stem cells from his blood.
Stein said that the recollection of patients' stem cells would only be recommended in the event that they are needed in the event that the patient relapses.
"We think that's going to be incredibly unlikely so we wouldn't ask anyone to do that in advance," he said.
The freezer has since been replaced, and the sensor-monitoring and alert system have been upgraded.
"Obviously, this is a huge deal for us." Stein said. "We're reaching out directly to every single family in person to make sure that all their questions are answered."
Colleen Shalby
Colleen Shalby is a reporter for the Los Angeles Times. She previously worked at PBS NewsHour in Washington, D.C. She's a graduate of George Washington University and a native of Southern California.