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Catholic World News News Feature
Puzzling Exchange August 01, 2004
By Philip F. Lawler
In June the prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith weighed in on the steadily noisier debate among US bishops over the suggestion that politicians who actively promote abortion should be denied the Eucharist. As the American bishops prepared for a meeting in Denver, with that lively debate at the top of their agenda, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger offered his own thoughts on the topic.
Earlier in the year, the US bishops had set up a special ad hoc committee to offer suggestions on how the American hierarchy should respond to the public scandal created by prominent Catholics who oppose Church teachings on the dignity of life. Cardinal Ratzinger's thoughts were contained in a letter to the chairman of that committee, Cardinal Theodore McCarrick of Washington. [See first sidebar]
The cardinal's letter was not made public, but informed sources at the Vatican suggested that the general thrust of Cardinal Ratzinger's message was at odds with reports from a few American bishops, who had returned from their visits to Rome saying that Vatican officials had discouraged any effort to withhold the Eucharist from public figures who oppose Church teachings on issues such as abortion and same-sex unions. The Vatican's doctrinal watchdog, they said, had indicated his sympathy for the few American bishops—led by Archbishop Raymond Burke of St. Louis—who have announced that they will deny Communion to politicians who support abortion, euthanasia, stem-cell research, and legal recognition of same-sex unions. (That possibility has roused intense public interest in this presidential-election year, since the Democratic Party's nominee, Senator John Kerry, is a Catholic who dissents from the teachings of the Church on all of those issues.)
DISCUSSION AND DECISION
Arriving in Denver, the American bishops heard Cardinal McCarrick present an interim report from his committee, in which the group argued strongly against denying the Eucharist to dissident public figures. While conceding that public support for abortion is a grave offense, Cardinal McCarrick argued that it would not be "pastorally wise and prudent" to confront public sinners; denying them Communion could "turn the Eucharist into a perceived source of political combat."
In the course of his argument, Cardinal McCarrick stressed that his committee had reached this judgment after extensive consultations with American bishops, moral theologians, and officials of the Roman Curia. "As many of you know," he told the assembled bishops, "Vatican officials offered both principles and advised caution and pastoral prudence in the use of sanctions." Cardinal McCarrick mentioned that he had been in correspondence with Cardinal Ratzinger, and devoted several paragraphs of his presentation to a summary of the German cardinal's message. [See second sidebar.] He acknowledged that the Vatican official "recognizes that there are circumstances in which Holy Communion may be denied." But he quickly added: "I would emphasize that Cardinal Ratzinger clearly leaves to us as teachers, pastors and leaders whether to pursue this path." [emphasis in original]
After listening to Cardinal McCarrick's report, the US bishops proceeded to a general discussion of the topic, and finally voted their approval for a statement entitled Catholics in Political Life. That statement, approved by the entire US bishops' conference (USCCB), included much of the language contained in the interim report from Cardinal McCarrick's ad hoc committee. But on the pivotal issue of denying Communion to public dissenters, the body of bishops declined to endorse the committee's proposed stance. Rather than arguing against denial of the Eucharist, the final statement left that question up to the discretion of each diocesan bishop.
On the hottest topic of the day, Catholics in Political Life said:
The question has been raised as to whether the denial of Holy Communion to some Catholics in political life is necessary because of their public support for abortion on demand. Given the wide range of circumstances involved in arriving at a prudential judgment on a matter of this seriousness, we recognize that such decisions rest with the individual bishop in accord with the established canonical and pastoral principles. Bishops can legitimately make different judgments on the most prudent course of pastoral action. Nevertheless, we all share an unequivocal commitment to protect human life and dignity and to preach the Gospel in difficult times.
The polarizing tendencies of election-year politics can lead to circumstances in which Catholic teaching and sacramental practice can be misused for political ends. Respect for the Holy Eucharist, in particular, demands that it be received worthily and that it be seen as the source for our common mission in the world.
THE MEMO LEAKS
Catholics in Political Life won the US bishops' approval on June 18, and for two weeks there were no major reverberations. Then on July 3, Sandro Magister, the veteran Vatican-watcher for Rome's L'Espresso, published a column analyzing "What Ratzinger Wanted from the American Bishops."
Magister argued that Cardinal Ratzinger had been quite explicit in his instructions to the American hierarchy: "He was more than clear, he set it down in writing: no Eucharistic communion for the politicians who systematically campaign for abortion." And to underline his point, Magister reprinted in L'Espresso the full text of the Ratzinger memo to Cardinal McCarrick.
The wording of that memo—now made public for the first time—presented a very different picture from the one Cardinal McCarrick had sketched during his presentation in Denver. While he did express confidence in the pastoral judgment of the American bishops, and he did recommend a private effort to dissuade dissidents from receiving Communion, Cardinal Ratzinger finally concluded: "When 'these precautionary measures have not had their effect or in which they were not possible,' and the person in question, with obstinate persistence, still presents himself to receive the Holy Eucharist, the minister of Holy Communion must refuse to distribute it."
When the Washington Times asked Cardinal McCarrick to comment on the report in L'Espresso, the American prelate replied that the document which Magister reprinted "may represent an incomplete and partial leak of a private communication from Cardinal Ratzinger, and it may not accurately reflect the full message I received." But an informed Vatican official, speaking to Catholic News Agency, confirmed that the document in L'Espresso was authentic, and "hardly requires a context or further documents for interpretation." Although the Ratzinger memo was accompanied by a cover letter, the source said, "it does not modify a bit the full content of the memorandum."
Adding to Cardinal McCarrick's discomfort, the Vatican source told Catholic News Agency that Cardinal Ratzinger had never intended to keep his memo secret, "especially from fellow bishops gathered at the Denver meeting."
At this point Julian Coman, the Washington correspondent for London's Daily Telegraph, made the obvious point that "the leaking of Cardinal Ratzinger's memo has hugely embarrassed Cardinal Theodore McCarrick." The American cardinal, it seemed, had offered a skewed summary of Cardinal Ratzinger's argument, and on the basis of that summary the US bishops had adopted a policy statement that apparently fell short of the Vatican official's expectations. The liberal British Catholic weekly, The Tablet, expressed the prevailing opinion: "America's bishops have chosen not to follow Vatican guidelines over the distribution of Communion to pro-abortion politicians, it emerged this week."
But the Tablet analysis was soon contradicted by none other than Cardinal Ratzinger himself. In a July 9 letter to Cardinal McCarrick, the German prelate said that the US bishops' statement, Catholics in Political Life, "is very much in harmony with the general principles" that he had set forth in his June memo. This letter, unlike the earlier one from Cardinal Ratzinger, was promptly and prominently made public. Cardinal McCarrick proclaimed himself vindicated, saying, "I am grateful for his support of our statement and I look forward to continuing dialogue between our task force and the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith."
But the end of this story is not yet written. Cardinal Ratzinger had indicated his satisfaction with the statement adopted by the entire body of US bishops, not the more cautious statement proposed by Cardinal McCarrick's committee. More important, the Vatican official had withdrawn nothing from his original argument, which was now on the public record, and clearly at variance with Cardinal McCarrick's own public posture.
The debate among American bishops will continue. The McCarrick committee is not expected to present its final report until after the November elections. Even when it does, there is no guarantee that US bishops will accept the committee's guidance; some prelates may find Cardinal Ratzinger's logic more persuasive. In a July interview with journalist Barbara Kralis, Bishop Robert Vasa of Baker, Oregon, remarked: "The June memorandum of Cardinal Ratzinger should have a greater impact on individual bishops in their own dioceses than the statement of the USCCB."
Bishop Vasa added: "I answer to the Holy See. I don't answer to the USCCB."
[SIDEBAR #1]
Worthiness to Receive Holy Communion. General Principles
By Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger
1. Presenting oneself to receive Holy Communion should be a conscious decision, based on a reasoned judgment regarding one's worthiness to do so, according to the Church's objective criteria, asking such questions as: "Am I in full communion with the Catholic Church? Am I guilty of grave sin? Have I incurred a penalty (e.g. excommunication, interdict) that forbids me to receive Holy Communion? Have I prepared myself by fasting for at least an hour?" The practice of indiscriminately presenting oneself to receive Holy Communion, merely as a consequence of being present at Mass, is an abuse that must be corrected.
2. The Church teaches that abortion or euthanasia is a grave sin. The encyclical letter Evangelium Vitae, with reference to judicial decisions or civil laws that authorize or promote abortion or euthanasia, states that there is a "grave and clear obligation to oppose them by conscientious objection…. In the case of an intrinsically unjust law, such as a law permitting abortion or euthanasia, it is therefore never licit to obey it, or to take part in a propaganda campaign in favor of such a law or vote for it. (73) Christians have a grave obligation of conscience not to cooperate formally in practices which, even if permitted by civil legislation, are contrary to God's law. Indeed, from the moral standpoint, it is never licit to cooperate formally in evil.... This cooperation can never be justified either by invoking respect for the freedom of others or by appealing to the fact that civil law permits it or requires it." (74)
3. Not all moral issues have the same moral weight as abortion and euthanasia. For example, if a Catholic were to be at odds with the Holy Father on the application of capital punishment or on the decision to wage war, he would not for that reason be considered unworthy to present himself to receive Holy Communion. While the Church exhorts civil authorities to seek peace, not war, and to exercise discretion and mercy in imposing punishment on criminals, it may still be permissible to take up arms to repel an aggressor or to have recourse to capital punishment. There may be a legitimate diversity of opinion even among Catholics about waging war and applying the death penalty, but not however with regard to abortion and euthanasia.
4. Apart from an individual's judgment about his worthiness to present himself to receive the Holy Eucharist, the minister of Holy Communion may find himself in the situation where he must refuse to distribute Holy Communion to someone, such as in cases of a declared excommunication, a declared interdict, or an obstinate persistence in manifest grave sin. (cf. can. 915).
5. Regarding the grave sin of abortion or euthanasia, when a person's formal cooperation becomes manifest (understood, in the case of a Catholic politician, as his consistently campaigning and voting for permissive abortion and euthanasia laws), his Pastor should meet with him, instructing him about the Church's teaching, informing him that he is not to present himself for Holy Communion until he brings to an end the objective situation of sin, and warning him that he will otherwise be denied the Eucharist.
6. When 'these precautionary measures have not had their effect or in which they were not possible,' and the person in question, with obstinate persistence, still presents himself to receive the Holy Eucharist, "the minister of Holy Communion must refuse to distribute it." (cf. Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts declaration Holy Communion and Divorced, Civilly Remarried Catholics [2000], 3-4) This decision, properly speaking, is not a sanction or a penalty. Nor is the minister of Holy Communion passing judgment on the person's subjective guilt, but rather is reacting to the person's public unworthiness to receive Holy Communion due to an objective situation of sin.
[N.B. A Catholic would be guilty of formal cooperation in evil, and so unworthy to present himself for Holy Communion, if he were to deliberately vote for a candidate precisely because of the candidate's permissive stand on abortion and/or euthanasia. When a Catholic does not share a candidate's stand in favor of abortion and/or euthanasia, but votes for that candidate for other reasons, it is considered remote material cooperation, which can be permitted in the presence of proportionate reasons.]
Cardinal McCarrick's Interpretation
In his "interim report" to the US bishops, delivered in Denver on June 15, Cardinal McCarrick offered an extended summary of Cardinal Ratzinger's advice. (In the following excerpts, emphasis is preserved from Cardinal McCarrick's original text.)
On the question of calls for denying Communion or public calls for refraining from Communion, our conference is not united, with several bishops sincerely convinced this is necessary and many others who do not support such actions. Our consultations with moral theologians and canonists warned us that such steps could raise serious questions about Catholic teaching and the application of Canon Law. State Catholic conference directors warned about a negative impact on faithful legislators, the Catholic community, and the role of the Church in public life.
In our ad limina visits, many of us raised these questions. As many of you know, Vatican officials offered both principles and advised caution and pastoral prudence in the use of sanctions. In recent days, I have once again been in contact with Cardinal Ratzinger both by letter and telephone calls. He has offered some observations for our work which he specifically asked not be published, but which I wish to share with you. The first is a recognition that it is up to us as bishops in the United States to discern and act on our responsibilities as teachers, pastors and leaders in our nation. He expresses his respect for the role of our conference and the bishops in the United States in carrying out these responsibilities.
Having said this, Cardinal Ratzinger speaks about what constitutes "manifest grave sin" and "obstinate persistence" in public life, stating that consistently campaigning for and voting for permissive laws on abortion and euthanasia could meet these criteria.
Cardinal Ratzinger outlines how a bishop might deal with these matters, including a series of precautionary measures involving a process of meeting, instruction and warning. This process involves meeting with the person and providing instruction on Catholic moral teaching. Cardinal Ratzinger suggests informing such persons that if they reject Catholic moral teaching in their public actions, they should not present themselves for Holy Communion until their situation has ended. Using the precedent of our teaching and practice in the case of a person in an invalid marriage, the Cardinal recognizes that there are circumstances in which Holy Communion may be denied. He also indicates that in these cases a warning must be provided before the Eucharist can be denied.
I would emphasize that Cardinal Ratzinger clearly leaves to us as teachers, pastors and leaders whether to pursue this path. The Holy See has repeatedly expressed its confidence in our roles as bishops and pastors. The question for us is not simply whether denial of Communion is possible, but whether it is pastorally wise and prudent. It is not surprising that difficult and differing circumstances on these matters can lead to different practices. Every bishop is acting in accord with his own understanding of his duties and the law.
It is important to note that Cardinal Ratzinger makes a clear distinction between public officials and voters, explaining that a Catholic would be guilty of formal cooperation in evil only if he were to deliberately vote for a candidate precisely because of the candidate's permissive stand on abortion. However, when a Catholic does not share a candidate's stand in favor of abortion and/or euthanasia, but votes for that candidate for other reasons, it is considered remote material cooperation, which can be permitted if there are proportionate reasons.
Therefore, based on the traditional practice of the Church and our consultation with members of our conference, other episcopal conferences, distinguished canonists and theologians, our Task Force does not advocate the denial of Communion for Catholic politicians or Catholic voters in these circumstances.


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Establishment & Function
Established in 1996, the Lorain County Economic and Industrial Development Corporation (LCEIDC) was formed with the intent to encourage and promote industrial development within Lorain County. Today, the organization is managed through its Board of Trustees and works to assist with the growth and development of businesses, including small businesses, addressing business concerns, and employing financial and technical assistance to ensure resources are reaching underserved neighborhoods and communities. The corporation retains no cash, assets, liabilities, revenues, or expenses and serves as the approval authority for the Lorain County Board of Commissioners to make loans.
The State of Ohio operates the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, where the Lorain County Board of Commissioners has previously been determined an eligible recipient for grant funds. Among other CDBG programs and activities, the County has authorization to finance eligible activities that may generate program income and to use the Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund to positively impact community development initiatives to meet the primary goals of:
Encouraging the expansion and stability of the economic base of the County; and
Encourage increased employment opportunities, particularly for low- and moderate-income persons in designated areas
Board & Oversight
The LCEIDC is comprised of both the Board of Trustees and the Loan Review Committee. Representation of members requires a minimum 40% to be elected or appointed officials appointed by the Members, which are the three County Commissioners and County Prosecutor. The remaining members (Trustees) are appointed through a nominating process consistent with Lorain County board appointment policy and procedures. Trusteed and Loan Review include community representatives that include finance professionals, community and economic development professionals, as well as elected or appointed officials. All meetings are to be considered public meetings, with public notice provided in either the classifieds section of a local newspaper and/or on the Board Correspondence section of weekly Board of Commissioners agenda not sooner that one week prior to the meeting of Trustees.
Records, Access and Maintenance
The Lorain County Board of Commissioners through the Department of Community Development shall maintain and establish for at least three (3) years from the expiration of each Administration Agreement with the Ohio Department of Development, all direct information and such records as are reasonably related to the administration of an RLF as set forth in the OCD Program Income Policies and Procedures Manual. Parties interested in seeking a records request should contact the Community Development Department at (440) 328-2322 or rduncan@loraincounty.us. A record of the current policy can be found here .

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Buddhism in Italy is the third most spread religion, next to Christianity and Islam. According to Caritas Italiana, in the country there are 160,000 Buddhists, that is to say the 0.3% of the total population.
The Buddhist presence in Italy begins to be known in the 1960s, with the first attempts to ground some Buddhist centers. Between the oldest we can count the one of Engaku Taino and the Fudenji of Taiten Guareschi, disciple of Taisen Deshimaru. In 1960 is founded the Buddhist Italian Association (Associazione Buddhista Italiana) and in 1967 begins the publishing of the review Buddhismo Scientifico.
From the years 1984-1989, the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition of Thubten Yeshe and Thubten Zopa Rinpoche was based at the Istituto Lama Tzong Khapa in the Tuscan village of Pomaia.
The Italian Buddhist Union, member of the European Buddhist Union, was founded in Milan in 1985, received recognition by the President of the Italian Republic in 1991 and signed an agreement with the Italian government in 2007, in accordance with article 8 of the Italian Constitution (which regulates the relations with religious minorities), and the agreement became law in 2012.
The UBI is acknowledged as an association with juridical figure and coordinates the 44 principal centers in Italy in the tradition Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana which hold the practice and the sharing of the traditional teaching. Between the most important Buddhist centers of Italy we can note the Soto Zen center "L'Arco", in Rome, the already citated Scaramuccia of Engaku Taino, in Orvieto; even in Rome, the lay association laica A.Me.Co for the practice of Theravada buddhism, founded and directed by the lay dharma teacher Corrado Pensa, and near to the theravada monastery of the Forest's Sangha; In Milan, the biggest zen center is the zen monastery Ensoji il Cerchio, founded and guided by the zen master Testugen Serra; in Pomaia, the Tibetan Buddhism finds one of the biggest center in Europe, the Lama Tzong Khapa Institute. The Vajrayana Buddhism is represented, among others, by the centers of the Diamond Way Buddhism of the Kagyu school, spread in almost all the Italian regions.
Even the Japanese Buddhist school founded by Nichiren Daishonin sees in the UBI his representance: the temple of the Nichiren Shu Renkoji, in Cereseto, near Novara, guided by the master Shoryo Tarabini, and the association Nipponzan Myohonji, which provided to the grounding of the biggest stupa in Italy, the Peace Pagoda in Comiso (Sicily). In 2014 also Honmon Butsuryū-shū, or HBS, with its Kofuji temple in Florence, has become part of UBI.
In June 2015, the SGI-Italy (Soka Gakkai Italian Buddhist Institute) was recognized by the Italian government with a special accord under Italian Constitution Article 8, acknowledging it as an official religion of Italy and eligible to receive direct taxpayer funding for its religious and social activities. It also recognizes the Soka Gakkai as a "Concordat" (It: "Intesa") that grants the religions status in "a special 'club' of denominations consulted by the government in certain occasions, allowed to appoint chaplains in the army - a concordat is not needed for appointing chaplains in hospitals and jails - and, perhaps more importantly, to be partially financed by taxpayers' money." Eleven other religious denominations share this status.
^ "HBS as an U.B.I. center".
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Any ideas how to trade pro or con the Brexit event.
OOM options on GBPEUR? FTSE?
TBH, I have never figured out how to come up with a trade in the market that would distill the essence of Brexit, so that I could juxtapose it vs Betfair. I couldn't do it before, with the Scottish referendum, and the divergence there, if memory serves, was greater.
The weekend Brexit odds swing to IN at Betfair is mostly down to postal voting result leakage. Yes, the death of the murdered MP is having an effect but the postal votes are concrete non-public fact. These votes were priced in as INers. If you want a cheap OUT hedge on little new news now is time to execute (at the bookies).
EDIT: given after Martinghoul's reply - solely my own view and that of others.
Postal voting result leakage? Release of any such information is illegal, isn't it? Where is it coming from?
and postal voting? what percentage of the entire population would that be?
In a real democracy like Switzerland it is about 90-100% depending on the area.
Postal vote should be a pretty meaningful share in the UK. Specifically, for the Scottish Neverendum, share of the postal vote was smth like 19% (based on the Electoral Commission report).
I wasn't trying to sound sinister or anything, but I would be intensely curious if this type of leakage is possible in the UK.
My money is on remain.
The dynamics of the Brexit/Bremain support in UK media has been interesting. The newspapers with the highest circulation (and, I presume, internet readership) have all endorsed Brexit. Specifically, the Sun, the Daily Mail and now the Telegraph. The ones with relatively low circulation, such as the Guardian and the Independent, have come out for Bremain.
The problem is of course that "white old racists with no future and no investments in the markets" are a very large part of society.
And those people are a coinflip away of throwing the UK back into the 1970s.
MCgeneratedname | old white assholes ?
once I have established my dictatorship I'll make Britain join the Eurozone.
Btw, I'm relatively young, employable, live in London, wasn't born in Britain - and vote Leave.
> wasn't born in Britain - and vote Leave.
just curious what are the reasons?
Not Boris 350 million argument. That's one is plain silly.
sarcasm aside: I think my categories are pretty correct (N-Ireland & Wales might be 50-50).
and I believe the impact of a brexit will be severe. Long and Short term.
A giant pile of s**t will unravel when the GBP puts kick in.
Even capital controls are now being discussed (behind closed doors).
I see absolutely no growth path for Britain outside the EU. The debt the UK accumulated will come to bite back after a few years.
just curious what are the reasons?"
I am for cooperation between European nations, but on a different basis than the EU provides. I used to be an Europhile, but not anymore.
Betting odds seem to be steadily worsening for Brexit. Down to 25%.
The betting markets are an interesting topic.
So here in London sits an army of hedgies with countless Billions under management.
The only betting market anyone looks at is betfair which matched £43m so far.
A few thousands open at the marginal price.
And the entire world is staring at this market constantly.
How cheap would it be to manipulate it... Just saying.


Since I received some emails from people wondering why I Didn't post for some time…. may I excuse myself saying that from january 2012 a little boy is keeping me very busy and I really don't have time for new posts. I am looking forward to begin writting again, and this will happen at the end of this year.
Thanks for your visits and comments. I really appreciate every one of them!


The International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition (IACC) has claimed a victory in disrupting the sale of what it says are "dangerous counterfeits" on online trading site iOffer.
Earlier this month, the IACC and payment industry partners including MasterCard were able to temporarily shut down San Francisco-based iOffer – which also operates sites overseas including in the UK – after taking steps to stop payment processing on the site.
A quick glance at the very low ratings and reviews for iOffer on TrustPilot suggest anyone purchasing goods via the site should be mindful of the risks. Aside from reports of counterfeit or bootleg items, there are many reviews suggesting purchased items have not been received despite payment being taken.
"iOffer advertises itself as an online marketplace where you can buy and sell 'practically anything.' Unfortunately, 'anything' includes inferior and harmful fakes such as electronics, batteries, sneakers, jewelry and handbags, to name a few," said IACC President Bob Barchiesi.


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The sun rises and I am shadow.
Cowering to the West, I run, sliding to the far side of every house and hill, rock and rill, hiding from the fearful East and the destruction that rebounds from every surface.
The sun reaches its zenith and I squeeze myself beneath each bush and foxhole, retreat to my deepest caves.
Sun sets as I recoil from the West, crouching in eastward streaks that rest easier as the night sprawls.
I wish one day the light would catch me. I wish one day the dawn would win.
I am weary of being nothing.
The quickly winded and the easily worried and the soon whelmed watch out their windows and wonder at the things that happen and think of the things they'd do too if only they would.
Their palms burning with actions unacted, lips buzzing and tongues thick with words unspoken and songs unsung, their heads aching with trapped ideas going half-mad as their bellies boil with stir-crazy dreams, they watch.
One stumbles for the door, then, winded and worried and whelmed, returns window-ward.
But once more, she scrabbles up. Finds a door. Walks in faulty circles. Watch her stammer out her dreams.
But cannot quench the flame.
I'm melting from the inside.
I blink. I don't think I gave a busted dam about the assignment. Do I? It grows harder to tell.
"Rime?" I blink. The heat is raging. A bead of sweat rolls down my neck. "I don't think you understand my assignment," I say woodenly, or rather, coldy. It won't last. I do care about the assignment. I don't even know how much I care.
He did not give me my assignment. I blink the water from my eyes. It's all melting away, now. It's coming clear. The ice has served its purpose.
People go missing all the time. Everyone assumes it's kidnappers, or murderers, or any number of awful things. And some of it's bound to be, sure, 'cause there are kidnappers and murderers running amok. But so much of it's because people trip and fall through fairy-gates, or spin around too many times on a certain sidewalk crack, and slip sideways into another world. Some of them closed their eyes and pressed on the backs of their eyelids too long, and faded into another dimension. None of them come back.
Alfonse, my twin, he's been missing for two years. We're thirteen now, unless time moves differently in his new world or dimension or fairy circle, in which case he might be eleven still, or two-hundred and forty-seven, or eighteen, or who knows what all. But I'm thirteen, and too old to be harboring fantasies of fairy-gates, my parents tell me. We have to move on, they say, and accept that Alfonse might never come back—that we'll never stop looking and hoping, but we must move on.
I know he's not coming back. They never do. Not the ones who fall out of the world. And I miss him, 'course I do. But every time I peek around a corner and see Mum curled into a ball on the floor, her teeth clenched around a pillow to mute her screams as tears ran down her cheeks, I shake my head.
We've never had twin-sense, but there are some things I do just know, and it was the only thing I could say to calm them down at first. I tried to explain about the fairy-gates and other worlds, but that only got them worried about me, so then I just told them it was twin-sense and left it at that. But as the months wore on, as we passed the one year mark, the comfort seemed to wear thin.
Benjamin didn't know what the scrap was from, whether paper or hardback, chick lit or horror. Google Books turned up nothing when he'd searched the words, though he entered them with care and searched them thrice.
He knew even less about the providential breeze that had swept it into his path two weeks after his girlfriend killed herself. The half-page was clean, so far as wind-tossed debris went, and the reverse side said only "Chapter Two: Of Mice and Monsters", with the beginning description of a private library.
It was year's first day, and everyone was up with the sun to watch the parade.
Chance's Ill Daughter had been chased out of every city and town in Yaa as the past night had fallen—dressed in tattered rags and muck, shoeless and shave-headed with black warts painted on her face, the girl was hollered and harried into the darkness, but she was paid for her unlucky part. It was not like the days of old, when the players were chosen without choice, stones were thrown instead of rotted fruit, and ill-luck was not considered dead until the girl was.
Today, a beauteous girl walked as Chance's Fair Daughter at the forefront of a grand parade, with pipers and jugglers and animals, and all the townsfolk out to wave and watch, or buy food and pretties at stands, throw newly bloomed flowers, and of course, to place small tokens in the shrines of Old Man Chance—never in appearance himself, as it was considered unlucky to draw the fatelord's eye.
The excitement of the day caught up even Syawn, who was remarkably imperturbable for a child of twelve—twelve just today, with everyone's age rolling forward on the new year's morn. Orange curls caught and blown about by the brisk sea breeze (the sea insisted that it was winter yet, while the grasses of the hillside said spring was come and well come,) wide green eyes delighted in the scene, his hands clapping as drums and hornpipes danced past.
Spotting a taffy stand, he remembered his true purpose. The spectacle was there to sidetrack others, not him. A street urchin all on his own couldn't afford to be distracted from making his way in the world. There were pockets to be picked and candies to be pinched.
I open the trunk of my car, and pause, the carjack catching my mind.
Always be prepared, it's said. But what sort of prepared?
I was prepared for so many things. Fire. Gas leak. Tornado. Flood. Flat tire. Pink slip. Early snow. What do I mean, prepared? I thought about them, I put some protective props in place.
My daughter's suicide, now. I hadn't thought. I hadn't put any props in place.
I touch the cold metal, sitting ready to help.Why not the flat tire, why not flooded or fired? Why never the things I've thought of? Why, why her?
I've never forgotten my first court.
Great trees lined the avenue. Masses of golden leaves drifted down with stately grace and constancy, gilding the packed dirt. Not the crunchy sort, but the long, thin kind that die without altogether drying. Soft and quiet underfoot, not that we walked quietly.
It always struck me as the sort of court kings might sell their crowns for.
The following is a short story told in ten vignettes--with each vignette exactly 100 words long.
Strains of music welled constantly within his heart, but this was a newer new.
A song, not of things seen or felt or remembered or wished, but of things to be, of one he would come to know.
Yet he knew her now, more and more, as the music unfolded her, trilling more truth than could sight and time.
It was the tune of her, and the harmony of her love for him— the love she would have, once he sang her the melody of himself.
Trusting the prophecy of his own music, the minstrel rose and ran to search.
The lutenist's sparkling eyes spoke only to her, played for her alone out of the crowd. He played to her of him, she knew, that she might better know.
He played of songlight, spilling sparkling from a minstrel all in blue. She heard the words 'neath melody, the truth beyond the tune.
He played of breeze that blew him on, it drew her onward, too, and as he danced his merry way, she followed him, and knew that she would follow ever, blown by the song strumming her heartstrings, drawn by the lifelight of the man of music before her.
The minstrel's fingers freed the song, and the song lovingly trapped the girl.
and search for God within His art.
he caught the whole of the girl within his music.
As the lutestrings stilled, the love song faded. The minstrel set his instrument on the grass, and his eyes, still bright with music, flicked up to the girl that knelt before him.
"And now the song must end, for I need my arms for you," he said in a voice of golden bells, and drew the girl to him.
He cradled her as he had his lute; with sensual care, and pressed his mouth to hers. His slim fingers ran over her body, plucking chords that set her trembling.
As the lute sat by in silence, the love song swelled.
He flew just above the ground, his feet barely remembering to brush the surface.
"I tip my hat to nature's law – I do not pay its tax," he told her as he bounded through branches too thin to hold him.
He was forever being impossible. He slept too little, he danced too long. He leapt too high, floated for impossible moments against the sky, descended too lightly to the earth.
She asked how he managed to fly in the face of reality.
"The trick is to be above such trivialities as truth," he said, with a tip of the hat.
"How long will this go on?" in hope, in fear, she asked at last.
She swallowed. No answer, then. Live and love as before, day by day, trying not to cling in fear. She loosened her hold on his hand.
He pressed her fingers to his lips, and a laugh built within her. "I suppose I must," she said solemnly, then the laugh broke out, and she kissed him.
He wondered at her eyes on him, at the foreign quality of her gaze.
strumming a counterpoint to his words.
His cheeky tone snagged on the hurt in his eyes.
"You are far more," she whispered.
His cheeky tone caught on the softness of his smile.
He must be more than man, she thought. His voice alone gave evidence; more fitting of sunbirds and divine courtyards than of minstrel man walking common earth.
And more; his age, his youth—how many years had he walked this common earth, and still so fresh of face?
"In all likelihood. It happens," he said lightly in his flaming lilt.
"Of course. I'm always fine," he said, face flashing with sorrow as he pulled his lute from his back and played a cheerful tune.
He wondered at her stunned and pale face when she returned from the healer's.
"Pregnant?" he guessed, knowing she didn't wish to be.
It wasn't fair. She was yet young. If she were to die, it ought to be on adventure's height, not from withering sickness.
She looked so tired. Had he kept her up too late? She must say if he did. She burst into tears, then, and he knew.
Very tired. I know. Come here, love. Hush. You're only human, it's natural that you should feel tired. I know. You need to rest.
Sobbing, she begged a song and a kiss, and he gave her both. Shh. Shh.
It's alright. Shh. It's alright, my love. Everything will be fine.
And his aching heart broke.


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Taliban could take Afghan capital in 90 days amid rapid Taliban gains — US intelligence
By Reuters - 11 August 2021
The Taliban have captured districts bordering Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Iran, Pakistan and China, heightening regional security concerns.
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Taliban fighters could isolate Afghanistan's capital in 30 days and possibly take it over in 90, a US defence official told Reuters on Wednesday citing US intelligence, as the resurgent militants took control of an eighth provincial Afghan capital.
The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that the new assessment of how long Kabul could stand was a result of the rapid gains the Taliban had been making around the country as US-led foreign forces leave.
"But this is not a foregone conclusion," the official added, saying that the Afghan security forces could reverse the momentum by putting up more resistance.
The Islamists now control 65% of Afghanistan and have taken or threaten to take 11 provincial capitals, a senior EU official said on Tuesday.
All gateways to Kabul, which lies in a valley surrounded by mountains, were choked with civilians entering the city and fleeing violence elsewhere, a Western security source in the city told Reuters, making it hard to tell whether Taliban fighters were also getting through.
"The fear is of suicide bombers entering the diplomatic quarters to scare, attack and ensure everyone leaves at the earliest opportunity," he said.
Taliban advances on sixth Afghan provincial capital as US troops withdraw
Germany rejects calls for its soldiers to return to the war-torn country
Wednesday's loss of Faizabad, capital of the northeastern province of Badakhshan, was the latest setback for the Afghan government, which has been struggling to stem the momentum of Taliban assaults .
It came as President Ashraf Ghani flew to Mazar-i-Sharif to rally old warlords to the defence of the biggest city in the north as Taliban forces closed in.
Jawad Mujadidi, a provincial council member from Badakhshan, said the Taliban had laid siege to Faizabad before launching an offensive on Tuesday.
"With the fall of Faizabad, the whole of the northeast has come under Taliban control," Mujadidi told Reuters.
Badakhshan borders Tajikistan, Pakistan and China.
The Taliban are battling to defeat the US-backed government and reimpose strict Islamic law. The speed of their advance has shocked the government and its allies.
US calls 'atrocious' Taliban killing surrendering Afghan commandos
The US has no reason to doubt the authenticity of a video showing the Taliban killing Afghan commandos as they try to surrender, State Department ...
US President Joe Biden urged Afghan leaders to fight for their homeland, saying on Tuesday he did not regret his decision to withdraw. He noted that the US had spent more than $1-trillion over 20 years and lost thousands of troops.
The US was providing significant air support, food, equipment and salaries to Afghan forces, he said.
The US will complete the withdrawal of its forces this month in exchange for Taliban promises to prevent Afghanistan being used for international terrorism.
The Taliban promised not to attack foreign forces as they withdraw but did not agree to a ceasefire with the government. A commitment by the Taliban to talk peace with the government side has come to nothing as they eye military victory.
A US source familiar with intelligence assessments said that the views offered a "range" of possible outcomes, from a rapid Taliban takeover to an extended fight to a possible negotiated agreement between the Taliban and current government.
A senior Taliban leader told Reuters that the head of the group's Political Office, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, met US Special Envoy for Afghan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad in Doha on Tuesday.
No details of the meeting have been released. One of the meetings expected to take place on Wednesday will be of the Troika Plus — a platform led by the US, China and Russia. The Taliban leader, requesting anonymity, said that a Taliban delegation would also take part.
Taliban launches huge Afghan offensive after deadline for US pullout
Afghan security forces fought back a huge Taliban offensive in southern Helmand province in the last 24 hours, officials and residents said on ...
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The Taliban advances have raised fears of a return to power of the hardline militants who emerged in the early 1990s from the chaos of civil war. They controlled most of the country from 1996 to 2001, when they were ousted by a US-led campaign for harbouring al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden.
A new generation of Afghans, who have come of age since 2001, fears that the progress made in areas such as women's rights and media freedom will be squandered.
Afghan officials have appealed for pressure on Pakistan to stop Taliban reinforcements and supplies flowing over the border. Pakistan denies backing the Taliban.
During their previous rule, the Taliban were never completely in control of the north but this time they seem intent on securing it before closing in on the capital.
Ghani is now appealing for help from the old regional war lords he spent years sidelining as he attempted to project the authority of his central government over wayward provinces.
In the south, government forces were battling Taliban fighters around the city of Kandahar and thousands of civilians from outlying areas had taken refuge there, a resident said.


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What is the Hottest Chili Pepper in the World
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Chili peppers are the name given to fruit from the plants that belong to the Capsicum family. There are many different types of chili pepper plants. Many species of chili peppers are known for their spiciness, which comes from the chemical capsaicin and other related substances. Every species has a different amount of these chemicals, which means that chili peppers range from very mild through to extremely spicy. The measurement of the spicy heat in a chili pepper is called the Scoville scale and the number Scoville heat units (SHU) shows the amount of capsaicin in the pepper. Continue reading to find out which chili pepper tops the Scoville scale.
The Scoville scale starts at 0 where peppers with no detectable spiciness, such as the bell pepper, are ranked. The next level is 100-900 for peppers such as the pimento and Banana pepper. Other well known peppers include the Jalapeño pepper (2500-8000), Cayenne pepper (30,000-50,000) and the habanero chili (100,000-350,000).
What is the hottest chili pepper in the world?
Prior to 2011 the Bhut Jolokia chili pepper was the hottest chili pepper in the world rated at at maximum SHU of 1,041,427. In February 2011 the Infinity Chilli pepper became the hottest chili at 1,067,286 SHU and later that month it was overtaken by the Naga Viper pepper, which came in at a maximum of 1,382,118 SHU. Just 1 month later the Trinidad Scorpion Butch T became the hottest pepper in the world by registering 1,463,700 Scoville heat units.
The Trinidad Scorpion Butch T chili pepper is so spicy that workers who touch it much wear protective gloves. When cooking with this chili the fumes are so strong that a body suit and chemical mask must be worn.
Pepper spray is made from capsaicin and is rated on the Scoville scale between 500,000 and 2,000,000 SHU.
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Imogen Heap has been creating, cultivating a special project since 2011, all the while traveling to places like India, Bhutan, and even China, to bring to her fans a melting pot of ambient soundscapes, combined with everyday sounds and situations in which humans communicate with each other.
Sparks has been in the works for quite some time now, but the album, as a whole, is coherent and flows perfectly in sequence when listening to it from beginning to end. Heap has always been one to take her time with things she's working on to make sure to perfect them; the wait her fans have endured for this work has absolutely paid off.
The starter of the album, 'You Know Where to Find Me' is by far my favorite song. I would consider this track poetic; the lyrics are honestly divine. The (as always) crisp and perfect vocal harmonizing, along with the beautiful piano riffs, audibly puts me into a trance when the breakdown begins with the lyrics, 'Don't mistake my charity for what it is, a deep need to be needed: necessary. Don't mistake my open arms for what they are, they can turn on you, so show me the money, show me the money.'
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What a perfect beginning to an album… If anyone has never heard anything by Imogen Heap, I would definitely recommend listening to the above-mentioned song and the second track, 'Entanglement' first. This album truly transports the listener to what feels like, other worlds. When I listen to 'Entaglement', I get a different feeling than when watching the music video.
But, the intergalactic confusion I have comes to complete understanding after seeing Heap's own vision of the song in the video. 'Fearless heart, I'm gonna take care of you, whether spark or spiral, I'll pull the strength of suns. It's home where you hold me, so show me no mercy. On islands of cotton, taboos get forgotten. Our body entanglement wants you all over me.'
The next track I can't stop thinking of is 'The Beast'. Singing of a couple in a tumultuous fight, Heap seems to even louden her voice in the second chorus when she says, 'One by one, skin hardens, we're becoming the beast. The sheer power in the heat of hate brings our army of two to its knees.' I cannot wait for the video representation of the song to understand it more. She has never disappointed me yet!
The last two tracks are utterly gorgeous as well–the whole album, it's just superb.
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Q: pyplot.show() fails to produce graph, causes IDLE to restart I've just installed Python 2.7.1 on my MacBook (running Snow Leopard), and I've also installed the scipy superpack.  NumPy and matplotlib import just fine, but when I invoke pyplot.show(), either in the interpreter or in a script, a blank window appears for just a second and then IDLE restarts.  No graph appears.
I wrote an extremely simple test script which appears in the screenshot below.  It creates two lists, prints them, plots the two lists against each other, and outputs the plot to a png.  This it does successfully, and you can see that the png indeed exists in the appropriate folder.  So pyplot.savefig() works as expected.  But then I invoked pyplot.show(), and you can see that the interpreter has restarted.
How can I fix this?

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As per @Blender's suggestion, I added plt.show() to the script and ran it from Terminal.  This time it produced the following error message:
Exception in Tkinter callback
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/2.7/lib/python2.7/lib-tk/Tkinter.py", line 1410, in __call__
    return self.func(*args)
  File "/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/2.7/lib/python2.7/site-packages/matplotlib-1.1.0-py2.6-macosx-10.6-universal.egg/matplotlib/backends/backend_tkagg.py", line 235, in resize
    self.show()
  File "/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/2.7/lib/python2.7/site-packages/matplotlib-1.1.0-py2.6-macosx-10.6-universal.egg/matplotlib/backends/backend_tkagg.py", line 239, in draw
    tkagg.blit(self._tkphoto, self.renderer._renderer, colormode=2)
  File "/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/2.7/lib/python2.7/site-packages/matplotlib-1.1.0-py2.6-macosx-10.6-universal.egg/matplotlib/backends/tkagg.py", line 19, in blit
    tk.call("PyAggImagePhoto", photoimage, id(aggimage), colormode, id(bbox_array))
TclError

A: The problem is probably due to a conflict between idle and the matplotlib backend.  Instead of using idle, try using ipython, which is included in the superpack, and start ipython in the pylab mode, i.e., run ipython -pylab at the command line.

A: Just use
         import pylab
         pylab.show()
this will display the graph in separate window.

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Best Michael Jordan USA Basketball Card, According To Experts
Michael Jordan is considered by many to be the greatest basketball player of all time. He was a dominant force on the court during his fifteen-year career in the NBA. Jordan led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA Championships and was named NBA Finals MVP five times.
During his time with the USA Basketball team, Jordan was a member of the gold medal winning teams at the 1984 and 1992 Olympic Games. He was also a part of the USA's bronze medal winning team at the FIBA World Championship in 1986.
The best Michael Jordan USA Basketball card is from the 1992 Olympics. It features Jordan in his USA jersey with the Olympic rings behind him. This card is a must-have for any serious collector of Michael Jordan memorabilia.
Why Michael Jordan Usa Basketball Card Is Necessary?
The best michael jordan usa basketball card is necessary in order to have a record of the achievements of the greatest basketball player ever. This card will help keep track of his accomplishments and provide motivation for future players.
Our Top Picks For Best Michael Jordan Usa Basketball Card
1991-92 NBA Hoops #579 Michael Jordan Team USA Olympic Basketball Card
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NBA Hoops is a basketball trading card game produced by Panini Group. The game was first released in 1991 and features NBA players on trading cards. The game is designed for two players, but can be played with more than two players.
The 1991-92 NBA Hoops #579 Michael Jordan Team USA Olympic Basketball Card features Michael Jordan, who was a member of the United States men's national basketball team at the 1992 Summer Olympics. The card is in Near Mint to Mint condition and comes in a protective top loader for its protection and to display.
Common Questions on 1991-92 NBA Hoops #579 Michael Jordan Team USA Olympic Basketball Card
• What does the back of the card say?
Michael Jordan was a part of the 1992 Olympic "Dream Team" that won the gold medal in Barcelona.
This card is of Michael Jordan, who is widely considered one of the best basketball players of all time.
The card is in Near Mint to Mint condition, meaning it is in excellent condition.
The card comes in a protective top loader, which will help keep the card in good condition and also makes it easy to display.
This card is from the 1991 92 NBA Hoops set, which is a highly collectible set.
This card is of Jordan playing for Team USA in the 1992 Olympics, which was a very memorable moment in his career.
The 1991-92 NBA Hoops #55 Michael Jordan Team USA Olympic Basketball Card is one of the most iconic basketball cards of all time. This card features Michael Jordan in his USA basketball uniform, celebrating after winning a gold medal at the 1992 Olympics. The card is in Near Mint to Mint condition, and comes in a protective top loader for its protection and to display.
Common Questions on 1991-92 NBA Hoops #55 Michael Jordan Team USA Olympic Basketball Card
• What is the card number of the 1991-92 NBA Hoops Michael Jordan Team USA Olympic Basketball Card?
The card number is 55.
• What NBA team did Michael Jordan play for during the 1991-92 season?
The Chicago Bulls.
• What was the average points per game for Michael Jordan during the 1991-92 season?
• What year did Michael Jordan first win an NBA Championship?
• How many times has Michael Jordan been named NBA MVP?
5 times.
Michael Jordan card from the 1991 92 NBA Hoops set
Card number 55
Team USA Olympic Basketball Card
Near Mint to Mint condition
Comes in a protective top loader
The 1991-92 Hoops #579 Michael Jordan PSA 8 Graded Basketball Card NBA USA Olympic Dream Team is one of the most iconic basketball cards ever produced. Featuring Michael Jordan in his iconic USA Basketball uniform, this card is a must-have for any fan of the greatest basketball player of all time. This card was released as part of the 1991-92 Hoops basketball card set and is considered to be one of the key cards in the set. Featuring a young Michael Jordan in his USA Basketball uniform, this card is a true collectors item. The card has been graded by PSA as an 8, which is considered to be very good condition. This card would make a great addition to any collection.
Common Questions on 1991-92 Hoops #579 Michael Jordan PSA 8 Graded Basketball Card NBA USA Olympic Dream Team 1991-1992 91-92
• What is the value of a 1991-92 Hoops #579 Michael Jordan PSA 8 Graded Basketball Card NBA USA Olympic Dream Team 1991-1992 91-92 card?
The 1991-92 Hoops #579 Michael Jordan PSA 8 Graded Basketball Card NBA USA Olympic Dream Team 1991-1992 91-92 card is worth $1,000.
• What is the value of a PSA 8 Graded Basketball Card?
The PSA 8 Graded Basketball Card is worth $1,000.
• What is the value of a Michael Jordan PSA 8 Graded Basketball Card?
The Michael Jordan PSA 8 Graded Basketball Card is worth $1,000.
• What is the value of a 1991-92 Michael Jordan PSA 8 Graded Basketball Card?
The 1991-92 Michael Jordan PSA 8 Graded Basketball Card is worth $1,000.
• What is the value of a Michael Jordan Basketball Card?
The Michael Jordan Basketball Card is worth $1,000.
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The 1991-92 Skybox Basketball Series 2 Trading Card Set was released in the fall of 1991 and included 351 cards. The set featured Michael Jordan's first appearance on a USA Basketball team card, as well as cards for the entire 1992 USA Basketball team. The set also included several other NBA stars such as Magic Johnson, Charles Barkley, and Clyde Drexler.
Common Questions on 1991-92 Skybox Basketball Series 2 Trading Card Set (351-659) with Michael Jordan's & USA Team cards
• What is the name of the company that produced the 1991-92 Skybox Basketball Series 2 Trading Card Set?
The company that produced the 1991-92 Skybox Basketball Series 2 Trading Card Set is Skybox International.
• What is the release date of the 1991-92 Skybox Basketball Series 2 Trading Card Set?
The release date of the 1991-92 Skybox Basketball Series 2 Trading Card Set is December 1991.
• What are the dimensions of the cards in the 1991-92 Skybox Basketball Series 2 Trading Card Set?
The dimensions of the cards in the 1991-92 Skybox Basketball Series 2 Trading Card Set are 2-1/2″ x 3-1/2″.
• How many cards are in the 1991-92 Skybox Basketball Series 2 Trading Card Set?
There are 309 cards in the 1991-92 Skybox Basketball Series 2 Trading Card Set.
• What is the numbering scheme of the 1991-92 Skybox Basketball Series 2 Trading Card Set?
The numbering scheme of the 1991-92 Skybox Basketball Series 2 Trading Card Set is as follows: there are 351 cards in the set, but Michael Jordan's and the USA
1. Michael Jordan's & USA Team cards
2. Over 350 cards in the set
3. Includes rookies and veterans
4. Cards are in mint condition
5. A must have for any basketball fan or collector
In 1991, Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls were on top of the world. They had just won their first NBA Championship and were the talk of the basketball world. So when the opportunity came for Jordan to represent his country on the "Dream Team" at the 1992 Summer Olympics, he didn't hesitate.
Jordan was already a global superstar, but the Olympics gave him a chance to cement his legacy. And he did just that, leading the Dream Team to a gold medal while winning MVP honors.
One of the most iconic moments of the Games came when Jordan hit a jumper to give the U.S. a 101-100 lead over Croatia in the gold medal game. That shot cemented Jordan's place as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
And it's no surprise that his USA Basketball card from 1991 is one of the most sought-after cards in the hobby. It's a true piece of basketball history.
Common Questions on Michael Jordan Team USA Dream Team 1991 Hoops Basketball Card #579 Graded PSA 8
• How many cards are in the 1991 Hoops Michael Jordan Team USA Dream Team set?
There are 132 cards in the 1991 Hoops Michael Jordan Team USA Dream Team set.
• What is the population of PSA 8 Michael Jordan Team USA Dream Team cards?
The population of PSA 8 Michael Jordan Team USA Dream Team cards is 3,385.
• What is thevalue of a ungraded PSA 8 Michael Jordan Team USA Dream Team card?
A ungraded PSA 8 Michael Jordan Team USA Dream Team card is worth $200.
• What is the value of a PSA 8 Michael Jordan Team USA Dream Team card?
A PSA 8 Michael Jordan Team USA Dream Team card is worth $1,000.
1. Authentic Michael Jordan Team USA Dream Team 1991 Hoops Basketball Card #579 Graded PSA 8
2. Graded by PSA one of the world's best grading companies
3. A great gift for any basketball fan or card collector
4. A must have for any Michael Jordan fan or collector
5. A beautiful piece to add to any collection
Benefits of Michael Jordan Usa Basketball Card
Do you know that best michael jordan usa basketball card has some amazing benefits? Yes, this is true! Here are some of the top benefits:
1. It enhances your dribbling skills – When you have the ball in your hands, it is important to be able to control it and avoid turnovers. Dribbling is one of the most important aspects of controlling the ball, and best michael jordan usa basketball card can help you enhance your dribbling skills.
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3.'It helps improve your shooting percentage – If shooting percentages are anything to go by, then having Jordan on your side should definitely help improve yours! In fact, Jordan himself had an extremely high shooting percentage throughout his career (49%), so if he could do it then there's no reason why anyone else couldn't as well with a little bit of practice usingbest michael jordan usa basketball card .
Buying Guide for Best Michael Jordan Usa Basketball Card
If you are looking to add the best Michael Jordan USA Basketball card to your collection, there are a few things you will want to keep in mind. Here is a quick guide on what to look for when purchasing a Michael Jordan USA Basketball card:
-Year of Production: The first thing you will want to consider is the year of production for the card. cards from 1985 and 1986 are highly sought after by collectors and can be worth significantly more than other years.
-Condition: Another important factor to consider is the condition of the card. A mint condition card will be worth more than one that is damaged or has been heavily played with. If you are unsure about the condition of a particular card, it is always best to err on the side of caution and purchase from a reputable dealer.
-Rarity: Some Michael Jordan USA Basketball cards are much rarer than others and as such, can be worth a great deal more money. If you come across a rare card, it is definitely worth investigating further.
-Value: As with anything else, the value of a Michael Jordan USA Basketball card can fluctuate depending on current market conditions. However, if you find acard that you believe to be undervalued, it could be worth holding onto for future appreciation."
What is the best Michael Jordan USA Basketball card?
The best Michael Jordan USA Basketball card is the one from the 1992 Olympics.
What are the most popular Michael Jordan USA Basketball cards?
There are a few different Michael Jordan USA Basketball cards that are popular among collectors. Some of the most popular include the 1996 Olympic Gold Medal card, the 1992 Olympic Dream Team card, and the 1990 USA Basketball card. These cards are all highly sought after by collectors and can fetch a high price on the secondary market.
What are the rarest Michael Jordan USA Basketball cards?
The rarest Michael Jordan USA Basketball cards are the ones that were produced during his time with the Olympic team. These cards are very hard to find and are highly sought after by collectors.
What is the value of a Michael Jordan USA Basketball card?
There is no definitive answer, as the value of a Michael Jordan USA Basketball card depends on a number of factors, including the condition of the card, its rarity, and the current market conditions. Generally speaking, however, a Michael Jordan USA Basketball card is likely to be worth quite a bit of money.
What are the most valuable Michael Jordan USA Basketball cards?
Some of the most valuable Michael Jordan USA Basketball cards include his 1996 Olympic Gold Medal card, his 1992 Olympic Dream Team card, and his 1992 USA Basketball card.
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