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Paper On The Last Mission
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PrologueIn 2086 a bomb was set off in the U.S. defense quarter destroying 84% of all defenses in the said Nation. Civillians were notified by channel 6 that it was a Russian attack. At this point the U.S. was in a state of emergency. Two weeks later several bombs were set off in civilian occupied towns all over Russia leaving 100% of Russian defenses in tact. The main civilian population in Russia thought this was fault of the Americans knowing most American civilians thought that the American bombing was fault of the Russians. In fact all of the bombings were fault of the Kamisians, the people occupying a secret nation of the coast of Fiji. Kamis's plot was to launch several small missiles towards important area's in the now code red alerted Russia. After the missiles are destroyed from currently activated anti-missile defenses, Russia, thinking that they were U.S. missiles, will launch an attack in the defensibly crippled U.S. starting a third world war. In this war defenses will be purchased from Kamis making huge profits to all Kamisians. The CIA was informed of this plot to start World War III and created a draft into Kamis of person's twelve and older with military training. This is the story of that mission.Chapter 1The luminous sun reflected off the gelid ice of the just-poured coke. The olive-colored tennis shoes rested by the bulgy chair as the dynasty warriors grasped the carrot-colored wall. The fuzzy rug grabbed his feet as the mellow, colorless chair pulled him back. Prprprprprprprpr; it was happening so fast. Prprprprprprprpr. Mikey's eyelids flew open. Bullets were flying through the shattered window. The air swirled by as he flipped off his chair and tipped his table. The chilled coke spilled on the colorful shag rug. Buh bubububu; a hard, metal grenade like the devils trident rested on the floor next to Mikey. Time was nearing an end. Mikey's extended his leg pushing him toward the grenade as the eighty-pound cast iron table collapsed in his previous outpost. As Mikey flew through the air his hand grasped the grenade and tossed it back from where it came. As Mikey was landing, everything changed. The table was back upright and the Coke was on top of that. The window wasn't shattered. One object stayed eerily the same; the grenade was flying through the air toward the closed unbroken window. The grenade was only five feet from the window encounting when the bedroom door swung open, his mom's head popped in the room with just enough time to see the grenade repel of the bulletproof army styled glass (Mikey forgot about this factor during his dream) and bounce on the floor. His mom's mouth slowly opened,"Michael J. Grimm, stop playing with your plastic toys and get your tukkus down in that kitchen by 0'600 hundred or it's your tank driver's license!"Chapter 2Breakfast was brief, and Mikey explained about his dream. His mom responded,"You have to spend more time studying and less time napping."His mom dropped him off in front of school and then took off to the central intelligence agency. A voice shot from the right,"Freak!" Mikey's stomach churned and started rising into his throat, "You got some 'splainin to do-" Mikey huddled to the ground in a ball. He knew who it was, the Italian exchange student, Pippy Pimpson. The story goes that on Pippy's first day of school some kid made fun of his name, Pippy grabbed his shirt collar, pulled him into the bushes, and he was never seen again. Now, Pippy approached, took a single swing at Mikey. He was flat on the ground,"And don't do it again." Yur's voice faded as he entered the schoolyard.Jonathan approached Mikey slowly,"You o.k. Man?""Uhhhh-"*****In the middle of math class (known to Mikey as the midday nap) the intercom came on,"Michael Grimm report to the principal's office immediately, Michael Grimm." All of his classmates in perfect unison chanted,"Oooooooooooh"*****The walk to the principal's office felt as long as it was tedious (which meant it felt like a really long time). Thoughts kept running through his head like," You've napped your last math class." Or"Skip to Canada and they'll never find you"Mikey's heart sank, the sign hung against the wall in front of him, the sign that stated the two most frightening words a slacker like Mikey knew, the two words reading PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE.Chapter 3Principal Schnauzer paced back and forth as Mikey sat in a small wooden chair."Mikey, are you aware that there is a fine line between good and bad?""Yes sir" Mikey said thinking this is the worst straightforward speaker on the east coast." What is the square root of 124?""12" the questions started pouring in."What was the average percentage of accurate shots in target-practice last year?""93%" now he was just shooting questions.`"Name the members of your family"" My dad, my mom, me, and my older brother Johny.""Wrong, wrong, you are WRONG! Your brother died 11 hours ago, he was found three hours ago. The autopsy was done two and a half hours ago. I was notified 15 minutes ago... that came out not quite the way I intended it to.******It was a very grim night for the Grimms, as they were sitting Shiva, family, friends, and many neighbors walked through the open doorway. A man in uniform walked over to Mikey and took him into the kitchen."Mikey, do you know that there is a war going on in Kamis?""Yes" not this again Mikey thought. Many questions followed until finally the man in uniform blurted out,"You're being drafted into the war!"*****As Mikey boarded the aircraft carrier he said bye to his parents, few words were spoken and none wanted to be heard.Chapter 4The first several days of the trip were no less than living in hell. The world past Mikey by as he lay down on his bunk feeling nothing but the cold, sharp feeling of his metal dog tags. For the first time he was lying down yet ironically couldn't sleep a wink. He didn't get up to eat or drink. He was just lying there with nothing but a blank face and the sight of men walking. He didn't know what for and for simplicity sake, he didn't care.*****The ship finally came to a stop and by then Mikey was up, mostly just pacing but he was up and that's what 's important. He was unloaded along with the other soldiers on to the docks. Woosh, woosh, woosh, men, women and teenagers were running past him. His lazy eyes shot wide open. It clicked, we're at war. He started following a young woman that just past him. Prprprprprpr! That sound was familiar, he turned to see the teenager behind him being shot. Freaked out he continued to follow the woman in front of him, she dived into a small cave. Simultaneously he tripped and serendipitously did a cart wheel into said cave. The woman neurotically started something about a mission. Mikey kind of spaced out thinking that this woman was kind of like his aunt May."Ready...Break" the woman started running in a direction and Mikey followed."No, No, over the-" Mikey heard a soft click over the gunfire, time slowed down as a mine set off under the woman's feet. Mikey had to see her die slowly and worst of all, it was his fault.A metal doorway, in the side of a big building that people were shooting out of up ahead caught his eye. Dodging grenades that started flying all over the place he ran toward it. The door as it started to close as he jumped through it. In front of him was a new door that slowly opened. The large room drew him. It was a missile silo.Crash! He was rolling on the floor as he pulled out a button-triggered grenade from his vest holding half an inch from the ground so that if he dropped it the place would blow stopping the launches and destroying all of the automated defenses. A gun barrel was pressed against the side of his head. A scientist wielded the gun. The remained in that position for days knowing if either used their form of defense they'd both be killed in an instant.Mikey was sitting there not tired at all just staring at the scientist. The scientists eyes started to close and he fell over from exhaustion. Mikey took the hand gun and shot a pipe above so after about five minutes it would collapse to the ground set the grenade under the pipe so when the pipe fell, the grenade would go off.Mikey was huddled back in the cave for shelter when the bomb blew destroying the missiles along with the defenses. Men and women charged into the mosty destroyed building capturing the Kamisians operating the now destroyed defenses. Mikey prepped himself for the long ride home knowing he actually stayed awake longer than someone else which is the greatest accomplishment he could comprehend for the mean time.
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>Lacking reverse should be one of many things to consider with rejecting e-mails, but should not be the only condition.
And your opinion is just another one. Someone else has a different one. Resulting in the mess email is now. You won't believe the crap I read in bounces (it also gives a funny insight into the email chain/setup of a company).
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Dmytro Sukhovienko was born in Cherkasy (Ukraine) in 1972 and in the tradition of highly talented young musicians devoted himself to protracted intensive studies in his formative years. He began playing the piano when he was seven years old, attending the Kyiv Lysenko Special Music School for eleven years with Sofia Dobrzhanska. He studied for five intensive years at the National Kyiv Conservatory with Vsevolod Vorobyov who transmitted to Dmytro his profound passion for pure interpretation in the tradition of Felix Blumenfeld, thus making Dmytro Sukhovienko one of the last to carry on the great tradition of the Felix Blumenfeld Piano School, whose famous attendees included, among others, Vladimir Horowitz.
In 1995 Sir Yehudy Menuhin gave Dmytro a scholarship to study chamber music at the International Menuhin Music Academy in Gstaad (Switzerland). Sukhovienko continued to study as a soloist with Paul Coker at the Neuchâtel Conservatoire for three years, winning the Prix de Virtuosité in 1999. At the same time he attended master-classes with Paul Badura-Skoda, Barry Douglas, Dmitri Bashkirov, Philippe Entremont, Abdel Rahman El Bacha and also took private lessons with a former pupil of Nikita Magaloff, Alexei Golovine.
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office – 2019 Press Release on Commitment to Peace in Kosovo
January 7, 2020 admin	2019 Press Release, Foreign and Commonwealth Office Press Release
Below is a press release issued by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office on 31/10/2019.
Statement by David Clay, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council briefing on the United Nations Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK).
Thank you, Mr President.
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Mr President, we welcome the focus in the report on the government of Kosovo's commitment to respecting human rights, ensuring equal access for minority communities, improving transparency and strengthening the rule of law. We take note of the progress made in this reporting period, including the reopening of the Special Chamber of the Supreme Court, efforts to standardise judicial practice across Kosovo, progress in the prosecution of war crimes, the return of displaced persons and the identification of missing persons, the adoption of child protection legislation and the the first report on respect for human rights.
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Mr President, we welcome the progress made by the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and the Specialist Prosecutor's Office over the last few months. We urge Pristina, Belgrade and the members of this council to cooperate fully in the interest of achieving justice for victims. And we call on both Pristina and Belgrade to press ahead with domestic domestic prosecutions for historic crimes. The interests of all victims and their families must be at the centre of judicial proceedings. Efforts to locate missing persons and the provision of support to survivors of conflict-related sexual violence, regardless of their ethnicity.
We particularly welcome the joint declaration of representatives of religious groups in Kosovo in support of survivors of sexual violence. The United Kingdom is committed to supporting victims and preventing sexual violence in all its forms, as shown during Her Royal Highness the Countess of Wessex's recent visit to Pristina, during which she focused on support for survivors from all communities.
With regard to the Kosovo elections on the 6th of October, we echo the European Union Election Observation Mission's statement. The elections were calm and well administered and the Central Elections Commission worked with dedication, professionalism and transparency, although we continue to be concerned by reports on the level of pre-election intimidation in some Kosovo Serb areas. We have been following the reports of staff suffering ill health at the National Counting Centre. We await the outcome of the investigation. We must not allow this incident to sow suspicion and distrust.
Mr President, Kosovo has voted for change. We call on the party leaders to work diligently to form a new, stable government to tackle the pressing issues facing the country. The UK expects this new government to uphold and strengthen the rule of law, to improve inclusivity in a multi-ethnic state and to commit itself to strengthening regional security.
Dialogue with Belgrade must be a priority. We call on both Belgrade and Pristina to remove obstacles to its resumption. Pristina must remove tariffs and Belgrade must stop its de-recognition campaign. For dialogue to succeed, both sides must refrain from provocative rhetoric and actions. We welcome Kosovo's completion of two more common crossing points, but we regret that the implementation of many other aspects of the Brussels agreements remain unaddressed by both parties. The people of Serbia and Kosovo have much to gain from the resumption of talks and a comprehensive, sustainable, implementable deal to their mutual and lasting benefit.
Mr President, the twentieth anniversary of the NATO intervention fell during this reporting period. This was an important moment for reflection. We remember the victims on all sides of this conflict and remind ourselves of the reasons for this intervention. We renew our commitment to building good, neighbourly relations so that peace can be safeguarded for future generations. The Kosovo of today is almost unrecognisable from the Kosovo media reported on across the world in 1999. We thank the members of this council, UNMIK staff, the European Union, NATO, the OSCE, K4, the Kosovo Special Prosecutor's Office and, most importantly, the government and institutions of Kosovo for their ongoing pursuit of Kosovo's progress and developments.
In closing, Mr President, the UK pays tribute to the work of the special representative and his team and we look forward to continuing to support them in their endeavors.
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A driving tour along the Teton Park Road in Grand Teton Park is a favorite of all visitors. It's a vacation treat to be able to view the Teton peaks and surrounding views in such a relaxing way. Stop at turnouts to see the sights. It's a vacation the whole family will love.
Enjoy a full day in the Greater Teton & Yellowstone area with a bike ride! Tours of all ability are available- fantastic for groups & families!
Teton Park Road offers some wonderful vistas and the chance to experience nature at its best. Grand Teton Park is always a top choice for some incredible scenery, and you can't beat the beautiful views along the Teton Park Road drive. Bring the whole family for some scenic fun.
From Moose to the North Jenny Lake Junction, you will find the tallest peaks you can imagine. But first visit the exhibit area at the Moose Visitor Center, across the Snake River. As you travel Teton Park Road, you can also stop at the pioneer homestead of Menor-Noble Historic District where you can get a taste of the authentic west. Climb further and reach the sage flats, with a panorama of the Tetons. These majestic mountains rise above the valleys, lakes and forests in true splendor. When you reach Jenny Lake, take part in the water sports so popular here, such as sailing, kayaking, or fishing.
Spectacular, high altitude drive over Rocky Mountain National Park.


Haven't even thought about dinner yet? Or the thought of whipping up something super quick for the ultimate taco night of the year? These tacos and margaritas are super quick and don't take a complicated recipe or completed ingredients! It's pretty much what you see above in the photos is what you're going to get. Put it all together and viola!!


What started as reports of fire and gunshots at Resorts World Manila past midnight was later confirmed to be an attack by a lone gunman who allegedly stole millions worth of casino chips.
The gunman eventually committed suicide while more than 30 people died due to smoke inhalation.
Reports from various government units, as well as officials of the hotel casino, continue to arrive.
At around 12 midnight on June 2, a foreign-looking man carrying an M4 rifle entered the second floor of Resorts World Manila. He was seen on a security footage ignoring a guard who questioned him at the entrance of the establishment. He doused gambling tables with petroleum fuel and set them on fire but did not shoot anyone.
The man shot a big LED television monitor and fired several shots at the storage area. He entered a storage room to allegedly steal a backpack full of casino chips worth P1 million (Source: PNP Chief General Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa).
The gunman hid in Room 510 of Maxim's Hotel and set himself on fire (Source: Dela Rosa). He also shot himself in the head (Source: NCRPO chief Chief Supt. Oscar Albayalde).
The bag of gambling chips worth 113 million pesos ($226,000) was found inside a toilet (Source: Associated Press).
At least 36 people died due to suffocation from the fire's smoke (Source: Albayalde). Most of them were found in the gaming area.
Resorts World Manila also said that of the 35 confirmed dead, 22 were guests while 13 were employees.
A security guard suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound after he panicked and accidentally shot himself (Source: Dela Rosa).
Around 70 people suffered minor injuries during a stampede to escape from the building. Some people even smashed windows to escape (Source: Associated Press interview with eyewitness).


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Torrington Livestock Markets welcomes new owner
Torrington – Last week, Lex Madden, Shawn Madden and Michael Schmitt announced that Shawn would be selling his part of Torrington Livestock Markets and Cattle Country Video (CCV) to long-time Torrington Livestock employee Chuck Peterson.
"There won't be much change in the operation of Torrington Livestock or Cattle Country Video," Lex comments.
Chuck Peterson grew up in Kremmling, Colo. He graduated from Colorado State University and has been a field representative for Torrington Livestock Market for the last 10 years.
"We're proud to welcome him into the organization," Lex says.
"Chuck wanted to move up from employee to stock ownership, and Michael increased his level of investment," Shawn says. "They were interested in doing more, and I was interested in doing a little less. They've got a good future ahead."
"My brother and I have been partners on everything for 40-plus years, in all the entities that we're involved in – farms, ranches, real estate and more," Lex says.
The brothers were born and raised in Lusk, graduating from high school and going different directions after high school.
"I went to Chadron State for a semester and then to University of Wyoming (UW)," Lex comments. "Shawn went to Casper and played basketball. Then, he came to UW to rodeo."
Traditions of working in sale barns run deep in their family, as well.
"My father used to own the sale barn in Lusk in the fifties and sixties, and he also owned one in Wheatland," Lex continues. "He was a self-taught auctioneer."
Lex and Shawn jumped into their venture at Torrington Livestock Markets 28 years ago.
The brothers each won the World Livestock Auctioneering Championship, and in the 53-year history of the Livestock Marketing Association, they are the only brothers to win. Lex won in 1998 and Shawn won three years later in 2001.
Lex and Shawn are still partners in a number of other ventures, including farms, ranches and real estate. Shawn opted to step away from the auction market and focus on other ventures.
"We were there for 28 years, and I don't plan on doing nothing now," Shawn says. "And I'm not just going to disappear."
Shawn notes that his time working at Torrington Livestock has been very positive and rewarding.
"It's been very fun for us, especially with the relationships with buyers, sellers, producers and others," he continues. "I'm still going to be around some."
Shawn notes that he plans to take some time off, but he'll also continue to manage their farms and ranches, along with dealing with some cattle.
"We want to thank Shawn for his leadership and dedication to the livestock marketing industry," Lex says.
Inside Torrington
Torrington Livestock Market is currently Wyoming's largest auction market, offering cattle for sale daily via live cattle auctions, video cattle auctions and private treaty sales.
"Torrington Livestock has been in operation since 1934, and we've been in ownership for 28 years," Lex says. "We're still here to provide full service. It's business as usual here."
Saige Albert is managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..


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"Walkin' the Mile"
by Wayne Faust
2015 by Wayne Faust
They threw Johnny in the slammer just for beatin' up a raghead. Can you believe it? A raghead! That camel jockey was probably getting ready to blow himself up in the middle of town and they throw Johnny in the slammer? America just ain't what it used to be, that's for damn sure.
I suppose I should have hung around with Johnny to face the music. After all, I was there too, playing lookout. But I guess I didn't do such a good job because when that squad car came swervin' down the alley with its siren blaring there wasn't any time to think. One second I'm tyin' my shoe and the next I'm seein' Johnny with his hands in the air like a moth on the end of a pin. I couldn't let them catch me again so I was half a block away before the cops even had a chance to look around.
Why are American cops busting real Americans? Didn't they know Johnny was doing the country a favor, same as any soldier fighting in Iran?
America is washed up, in my opinion. We used to be able to defend ourselves but not any more. In my grandpappy's day you could beat somebody up that needed a beating. He used to tell me stories about when this country was free. He would bash in the head of a troublemaker and a judge would just give him a little slap on the wrist to keep the civil liberties boys happy. Or he'd have to do community service or some crap like that. But where is he now? In jail. Along with my daddy. Once upon a time judges could see the big picture. They knew what we were trying to defend. But not any more.
My daddy told me about the days when they first started Sensitivity Training, somewhere around the turn of the century I think. That was the same time that colleges were coming up with subjects like African American studies, Women's Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, blah blah blah. What a bunch of crapola. What could you do with a degree like that except run around and cause trouble? But that was nothing compared to what we got now. Now they make you Walk the Mile.
Ten years ago, when it was brand new, they made Billy Cannon walk the mile. He was one of the first ones under the new system. System, hell. It's brainwashing, pure and simple.
Billy used to be my hero but they fixed all of that. You wouldn't believe what it did to him. He was our leader back then. Forget the ragheads, Billy used to take after the people that messed up this country long before the Muslims started coming around. Billy would have us marching in parades on the 4th of July, yelling 'Seig Heil' and waving swastika flags. We used to seriously piss off every kike, spic, and faggot in town. And even after they passed a law against using the 'N' word, Billy said it on a TV show and the host was a black guy! Can you believe it? And then he pulled back his sleeve to show off his swastika tattoo. Yep, Billy sure had balls.
So when he got back from the slammer I knew he must've made some kind of a deal. He'd only been gone for six months on a fifteen year sentence. He should have gotten five to ten for simple assault but since it was a black guy that he beat up, they were able to tie it in with what he said on that TV show and call it a hate crime which is fifteen years. Like I said, this country is going off a cliff.
I figured Billy probably conned those idiots, acting all repentant and sorry and talking his way out. I expected that he'd be right back out there at the head of the parade again. What did I know about Walkin' the Mile? It was brand new in those days. They were still calling it Experience Unification. That was until some joker started calling it "Walkin' A Mile In My Shoes" after a song from sixty years ago. Then the blacks started calling it just "Walkin' the Mile." Now everyone says it that way, including me. God, I hate talking like a black guy.
They say that if you really get up close to somebody, get to know their feelings from the inside, it will be hard to hate them anymore. What a monumental bowl of crap. I've been plenty close to all kinds of scumbags. You should see my neighborhood. There are enough wetbacks to start a whole other country which is what they're doing. Otherwise, why would they be waving Mexican flags during 4th of July parades? This is supposed to be America and the only flag you should be waving is the American flag. Yeah, I've been plenty close to Mexicans all right. Close enough for them to try and take my job.
And don't tell me I need to get closer to black people. Been there, done that. When I was a kid they were all over my school because my daddy didn't make enough money to move us to the suburbs. How many times did I have to watch a bunch of shiny black faces surround me and punch me in the gut until my lunch money spilled out on the ground? Too many. They were all in gangs of course so what chance did I have? Eventually I had to join a gang of my own, just to protect myself. I been in gangs ever since. So don't tell me I don't understand those...people.
So anyhow, Billy comes home to the neighborhood and we're all waiting for him at the Greyhound station, ready to pick up where we left off. He gives us that Billy smile as he gets off the bus but I can tell right away that something is different. He used to have a real edge to him. He could fire up his anger and feed on it. He had an Adam's apple that would bounce up and down on his skinny neck whenever he saw something on the news that pissed him off and before we knew it he would be leading us off on a mission.
But the man standing on the platform is a little lamb. He even looks embarrassed that we're there waiting for him. Can you believe that? Billy had never been embarrassed about anything in his whole life.
When we get back to the meeting hall I ask him what they did to him up at the prison. He doesn't want to talk about it much but after a few beers I drag it out of him. Sure enough, they had hooked him up to one of those new gadgets for some 'Experience Unification.' It was either that or spend the next fifteen years in the slammer. And what did anyone know then? It seemed like an easy choice.
They found some four-star black guy to volunteer to be hooked up to the machine with Billy. What a shock that must have been for Billy. Like doing a mind meld with a monkey. I mean, there is no way any black guy is gonna have the same thoughts and feelings as Billy. Billy is white. So it must have been the shock that changed Billy so much. Like post traumatic stress or something. Or maybe, like I suspect, Billy was simply too weak to handle it.
So they filled Billy's brain up with whatever those scumbags wanted to put in there. And it ruined him. He tried to shake it off, but after about six months he stopped coming to our meetings. For all I know he probably joined the goddamned NAACP.
I remember a couple of years later on the 4th of July when we were marching in the parade like always, flying the swastika flag and goose-stepping merrily along. I happened to see Billy on the sidewalk. I started to wave to him but he lowered his eyes and backed away. I think the rest of our guys saw it too because they all got real quiet.
It was right after that when I figured out that if anyone was gonna step up and be a leader it would have to be me. I would do it just like Billy used to do, only better. I must have been good at it because our numbers grew. The recession helped because there were a lot of pissed off Americans with time on their hands. Eventually I was able to quit my janitor's job and manage the group full time. I was able to spend all my days recruiting and all my nights defending America.
I should have known they would eventually catch up with me. Our website was thriving because at least the Internet still has some semblance of freedom. But I was becoming a big target. And like an idiot I started going on TV shows, just like Billy used to do.
They put me under surveillance of course, violating all of the so-called rights that everyone is screaming about these days, the rights that real Americans never get to enjoy. So when they caught me on video throwing a Molotov cocktail into a mosque I was screwed, even though the video had been taken illegally. And yes, even though a mosque is not a real church, throwing a bomb into one is definitely considered a hate crime. Go figure.
So it was my turn to get hauled off to the slammer. But thanks to what happened to Billy I knew what was coming. I was ready. So yes, I let them hook me up to that thing. It was pretty simple really. They just sat me in a chair and put this headband thing on me. On the other end of the room was a Muslim janitor from Afghanistan with his own headband on. Then someone in the other room turned something on and I was inside the guy's head. The deal is, you have to sit there for eight hours a day for three days, with a few bathroom breaks and lunch thrown in. That's a lot of hours living in somebody else's head. But it beats fifteen years in the slammer. And I was able to keep my distance from the guy. I really was. So the whole thing didn't faze me. Not even close.
Oh sure, it was kind of interesting. And almost a little bit cool. But I'd learned something a long time ago that came in handy. When I was a kid getting beat up all the time I learned to separate what was happening to me with my emotions, to kind of wall it off so it wouldn't hurt. Then it became just like watching a movie from the back row. I could just go home and forget the whole thing, except for the bruises on my body. And Walkin' the Mile didn't leave any bruises because no one was beating me up. That made it really easy.
I learned a few things about how ragheads think of course, which will come in handy when World War III kicks off. But like I said, I was able to wall the whole experience off so it didn't really affect me one way or the other. I was able to learn how to say the right things so they'd let me go. And once I got outside the gates I laughed all the way home. Because I'm a lot smarter than Billy will ever be. So now I'm out, free as a jaybird.
Can you blame me for agreeing to Walk the Mile? There was no way was I gonna do fifteen years. And unlike Billy, I'm still out there leading the troops.
But lately it seems to be getting harder. Last year we only had eighteen guys in the parade. Eighteen! And the dues are dropping way off. I might have to go back to being a janitor. In the old days, we used to fill up the streets, driving all the filth ahead of us and down into the sewers where it belongs. But now, well, it looks like it's too late. America is spreading her legs for every godforsaken race in the world and making the last real Americans Walk the Mile. And a lot of people aren't nearly as smart as I am so they can't resist it like I did.
At our meeting last night we only had thirteen guys - twelve guys and me. Maybe it's like the twelve apostles in the Bible. But I don't feel much like Jesus. A few years ago maybe but the fire isn't burning as hot these days. Oh sure, I can still get myself worked up. As I said, I'm not like Billy. But in my darkest moments I can feel the hate fading away like an old coat of varnish. And there doesn't seem to be anything I can do to get it back. You might say that it's because I Walked the Mile but there's no way that can be true. Not in a million years.
I saw Billy Cannon in the grocery store last week. At first I barely recognized him. He'd let his hair grow out. There was a woman with him who must have been his wife. Two little kids hanging on his arm. It was a hot day so he was wearing one of those t-shirts without any sleeves. I couldn't believe what I saw. He'd had the swastika tattoo removed from his arm. And he actually looked happy.
Maybe I'm getting old. All I can think about is how it used to be when there were people you could look up to - people like Billy, and my daddy, and my grandpappy. But my daddy and grandpappy are in jail and the last I heard, they are actually thinking about Walkin' the Mile. And Billy? Well, I already told you about him.
Once upon a time I knew what I was. Maybe I wasn't perfect but at least I had all the answers. These days? Nothing but questions.


The IAB released its first mobile ad spend study this week, which shows that the UK market grew by 99.2% year on year, and was worth a total of £28.6m in 2008.
What are the main reasons for this growth?
Consumers have changed their behavior on mobiles over the last year or so, and this is thanks to better handsets; there has been a 36% year on year increase in 3G handset penetration. The iPhone and other smartphones have had a massive influence. The growth in the use of such phones means that mobile users are now doing much more on the mobile internet than they used to.
Mobile internet content has improved a lot, giving users more reasons to go online. This is especially true of social networks, which are now growing much faster on mobile. Social network usage on mobile grew by 179% last year, compare with 10% on the rest of the internet. This is from a smaller base than general web use, but is still massive growth.
The increased use of unlimited mobile internet 'all you can eat' tariffs. The number of mobile users with this type of price plan has grown by 109%. This means that, while it was relatively static for a while, mobile internet was up 30% in 2008.
Are advertisers also starting to pay more attention to mobile?
Yes, agencies are now starting to take mobile advertising more seriously than before, and many now have dedicated mobile experts.
Is there much resistance to mobile ads from users?
Not really. In fact, most research points the other way, and shows that mobile users actually like advertising. Firstly, the mobile industry has been very cautious about rolling out mobile ads, and has been making sure that they avoid intrusive ad formats. This means that most mobile users' experience of advertising has been a good one.
Secondly, ads are being used to fund content, so customers are happy to make this trade off. One obvious example of this is Blyk, which has achieved some outstanding results in terms of conversions.
Is the audience for mobile ads younger than online?
It is predominantly the 16-34 age range, and also skewed towards males. However, this is beginning to spread out and will eventually become more like that of general web users.
What are the most popular ad formats?
There is an almost even spread between search and display ads. Within display, 82% of mobile ads are banners and text links.
Are brands / advertisers doing more to integrate mobile campaigns with other channels?
Without a doubt, the best use is made of mobile advertising when campaigns are properly integrated into other channels. For example, Nike's Boot Camp campaign used mobile very creatively as part of the mix, providing training aids such as bleep tests to users through their mobiles.
Swiftcover's mobile quote service is another example; users could get a car insurance quote very quickly on their phones. This reduced the time taken to get a quote, and had some good results; conversion rates were higher on mobile than the mobile.
Do you expect to see more advertiser offering customers the option making payments on mobile after clicking on ads, rather than just using mobile ads for data capture, click to call etc?
It is now getting easier for brands to include payments on their sites, though not many retailers have done this yet. There are other options though; mobile users can make payments which are then taken out of their monthly phone bill, though this has only been used for small transactions. In theory, it is easier to pay with a mobile in this way than anything else.
How much impact has the iPhone had?
Undoubtedly, a massive impact, though it's important to remember that the iPhone only accounts for 1.7% of handsets in the UK.
It has had a disproportionate effect on mobile internet usage though, and iPhone users do a lot more online that people with other handsets. For instance, 81% of iPhone users look for news and information daily, compared with the overall average of 11%. Other phones are still significant though; N95 users also use the mobile internet a lot more than the average.
Do you expect this growth to continue into the future?
It's difficult to say how much growth there will be this year. While online advertising in general is predicted to grow at around 10%, most analysts are predicting growth for mobile, but it is hard to put a figure on it, though there is plenty of optimism around it.
Has the recession had much of an impact on growth?
Mobile ad spend grew every quarter through 2008, so the recession doesn't seem to have stopped the growth.
Apple's response to netbooks: a tablet?
the Mac brand on, quite frankly".
That's fine, but the reality is that netbooks have made a huge mark on the market and have been given credit for driving much of the growth in the PC market. It's not hard to see why: for $300 or less in some cases, consumers can have an internet-capable 'mini-laptop'. In this economy, it's safe to say that many netbooks have been sold to consumers who otherwise would not have made a laptop purchase due to price considerations.
Large advertising budgets can be a boon to companies looking to spread the word about their products, but they're not always neccessary. This spring, a Puerto Rican-based taco chain found that a combination radio and mobile campaign increased sales by 21%.
The campaign, which cost under $50,000, focused on spreading word of mouth about the brand and getting people into the stores by offering free burritos via SMS.
well as brand extension out of the iPhone's lucrative app store. Last week, People.com launched an iPhone app for $1.99 and other publishers are announcing plans to follow suit shortly.


Salem will be back on the road again this summer for some live dates, starting tomorrow night at the Stadsfesten in Skellefteå.
If you are going to any of the live shows over the summer, have a great time and as usual, post your comments/reviews here! Planet Salem will be reporting on all Salem's summer adventures. I appreciate all the assistance I get from my Swedish (and international) helpers, so once again, thanks in advance - keep the comments and emails coming!!
I've said it before but I'll say it again - Salem is a brilliant live artist, and if you ever go to see any of his concerts, you will not be disappointed!!
Salem - have a great summer, enjoy the live shows and keep in touch!


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Home Asian Countries Philippines Exploring Legazpi City, Albay and its Majestic Mayon Volcano
Exploring Legazpi City, Albay and its Majestic Mayon Volcano
Tired of seeing buildings in your horizon, you decided to mingle with the nature. You are thinking of going to a "one of a kind" destination when you learned about Mayon Volcano. All you know is that Mayon Volcano is in the Albay, Philippines. Well, here are some facts about how to get to Legazpi City to see Mayon Volcano and what to do there.
The Majestic Mayon Volcano in Albay
When you reach Manila, there are two ways to get to Legazpi City, Albay. You could choose if you want to travel by bus or plane. If you want to travel by bus, you can find the bus terminal at Cubao, Quezon City and the ride would take about 10-12 hours with a fare approximately ranging from Php 800 – Php 1,100 which depends on the bus line where you booked. If you choose to fly, it would only take you about 45 minutes. There are 2 airlines – Cebu Pacific with 8 flights daily and Philippines Airlines with only one flight every day. Fare would cost you from Php 2,000 – Php 4,500 which depends on how early you have booked and on the airline where you made your booking.
You could always determine how near you are in Legazpi City as you see Mayon Volcano get bigger and larger in size. It has an elevation of 2,462 meters. It is an active stratovolcano with a major eruption in 1847 and last eruption was last September 2014. It has an almost perfect cone shape. It has been nominated at the Seven Wonders of the World in 1998 but made it only on the top 9.
The best viewing deck in Legazpi City for Mayon Volcano is the Lignon Hill Nature Park. It is a park at the top of a hill that is at the foot of Mayon Volcano so you could see the how its slope stretches at top view and at the other side of the park you could see the whole city of Legazpi with its gulf extending into the Pacific Ocean. The park also offers zip line and other amenities.
If you want to see its full skirts, then you could go to Cagsawa Ruins and Embarcadero Legazpi Boulevard. Cagsawa Ruins is the most popular tourist destination in Legazpi City. The history says that the church had been ruins by the lava flow when the volcano erupted in 1847 where many people died. The place has also a market of souvenir items made locally. The most famous souvenir item made in Albay are the bags made from Abaca (a specie of banana shrub that grows only in Albay) fiber. Embarcadero Legazpi Boulevard is a 3-kilometer avenue where night life is so visible. The place becomes an exercise area for joggers and bikers at the morning, a picnic place for families in the afternoon and a place to relax as video and karaoke bars starts to be lively at twilight until past midnight. There are some great restaurants that line along the shores too!
Sometimes if Mayon is too shy, she covered herself with clouds which becomes one of the disappointments of some tourist. Locals comforts them by introducing the delicacies of Legazpi City. The famous food in Legazpi City is the "Bicol Express", "Chili Ice Cream" and Pili nut candies. Bicol Express is a rice topping. It is pork meat and tiny little shrimps known locally as "alamang" cooked in coconut milk with lots of local chili called "labuyo". Sometimes local creates some variations of this menu by adding crabs and pineapple chunks. Chili Ice Cream is of course an ice cream flavored with chili and pili nut candies are made from Pili Nut trees which grows only in Bicol.
Bicol Express Original
Bicol Express with Crabs
As soon as Mayon become used in your presence, she would surely make herself visible to you. It is advised to go to Legazpi City and visit Mayon Volcano at the dry season preferably in summertime.
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Red Men's Hall, near the corner of Rt 29 and 63 in Green Lane is home to the Goschenhoppen Historians. Originally a fraternal lodge, built by the Improved Order of Red Men in 1907, it now houses several specialty museums, the Folk Life Library, and the offices of the Historians. The restored auditorium is used for our monthly meetings, symposiums and our annual Christmas Market.
The Folklife Museums, located in Red Men's Hall, will be reopening in April. Hours: Sunday 1:30 - 4:00 and by appointment.


Height is when accordion is fully "popped"
Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably encountered a PopSocket in the past year or so. These little circular phone grips have been all the rage among those seeking both fashion and functionality. More than just a fun way to personalize your device, there is some practicality to these little guys—though not a whole lot of durability (which is fine, because they don't cost a fortune).
…Customization! PopSocket buttons are available in a variety of different designs and colors—you can even upload a photo of your own (perhaps a selfie for those who really want the world to know how awesome they are). The current catalog includes everything from plain colors to collaboration pieces with Harry Potter and Justice League. The more standard options sell for around $10, but you can upgrade to the various collaborations or aluminum for an extra $5 (hey, big spender). But the customization doesn't stop there, accordions and platforms are also available in a variety of colors. We're boring, so we obviously went with plain black on plain black.
On to function. The PopSocket has two primary roles—a grip and a kickstand. When unpopped, the grip makes it easier to hold and stabilize your phone for photo and video. This is particularly useful if you spend a lot of time on your phone and take your fair share of selfies (or are actually a skilled photographer). Though we've found the full hand grip method is still a superior stabilizer, the PopSocket looks significantly less awkward than the claw. Those rocking larger devices (still unclear if the iPhone Plus is actually just a tablet) should especially benefit from the grip as it keeps your phone in your hand and off the ground, meaning you'll have less of those "hold your breath and pray nothing is cracked" moments when flipping over a dropped phone.
To use it as a kickstand (this really only works when mounting in the middle), pop the accordion out fully or partially with a bend inward at the top. We found this feature most helpful when you're trying to watch a video but are too lazy to use your hands (holding things is a lot of work sometimes).
When it comes to PopSocket placement, it's really personal preference. You'll likely have to stick and re-stick a few times to figure out where it feels best in your hand. We've found it works best centered horizontally and slightly below the middle of the phone vertically. This allows us to easily rifle through all of our pinned applications and text at seventh-grade speeds. We also recommend sticking it to a phone case to avoid gumming up your actual device but, again, personal preference.
We don't do a lot of traveling in cars but, if that's your thing, the PopSocket mount could be a good addition. This semi-circle apparatus has a sticker on the back that you can slide your socket into—stick it to your dashboard for hands-free navigating on the go.
When it comes to durability, you get what you pay for. The website claims they'll expand and collapse 12,000 times and will stick/re-stick as many times as you'd like. Regardless of how many licks get you to the center of the Tootsie Pop, we found most don't make it beyond six months. The biggest cause of that being that the tiny notches that keep the button locked into the accordion start to snap off, resulting in the button becoming loose and eventually falling off. The accordion's rubber will also start to wear out at nine months (kudos if yours makes it that long). At the end of the day, the longevity of these things is highly dependent on how you use it. If you just pop it to stand and grip, it'll last you significantly longer than if you're a fidgeter like us—but, where's the fun in that?
Crisp right out of the box. Feels a bit cheap, but looks and "pops" great. A little challenging to figure out optimal placement based on hand size and personal preference, but the sticker is sturdy enough to withstand multiple sticks.
Accordion working well after frequent daily use. Small clips connecting the button to the accordion have started breaking, causing the button to come loose (which is pretty annoying).
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Updated 13 June, 2022 - 14:41 Sahir
2,800-year-old Hallstatt Swords Rewrite Bronze to Iron Age Technological Leap
Two extremely rare early Iron Age Hallstatt swords dating to the eighth century BC have been unearthed in the Bavarian town of Andechs in Starnberg district. These 2800-year-old swords are among the oldest iron swords to be discovered in southern Germany, reports Arkeonews. What makes the find so singular is that the swords belong to Hallstatt period that straddles the Bronze and Iron Ages, and the transition is clearly visible in the designs of the recently discovered ancient Hallstatt swords.
The latest two Hallstatt swords were found in March by workers at the site of a new fire station in the town of Andechs, Bavaria, Germany. They were deposited in two separate shallow graves barely 40 centimeters (16 inches) beneath the ground and were clearly grave offerings. Three fragmented ceramic vessels were also unearthed alongside the Hallstatt swords. Six other graves were found with funerary offerings of bronze jewelry, spindle whorls, and a bowl-head pin, according to the History Blog .
The cremated human remains were concentrated in certain areas, indicating that they were originally placed in organic receptacles like cloth bags or wooden containers that have since decomposed.
The Hallstatt swords are 76 and 66 centimeters (30 inches and 26 inches) long and both are 6 centimeters (2.4 inches) wide. While the shorter sword was suitable as a stabbing weapon for man-to-man combat, the longer and heavier one was a slashing and cutting weapon that could be wielded from a raised position, for example seated on horseback.
The shorter of the two Hallstatt swords, which are about 2,800 years old, found in southern Germany. These ancient swords are shedding new light on the historical transition from the Bronze Age to the Iron Age in central Europe. ( © Bayerisches Landesamt für Denkmalpflege )
The New Hallstatt Swords: Made at Bronze to Iron Age Cusp
Experts have dated the swords to the Hallstatt period , so named after the site of Hallstatt in Austria where a salt mine and 1,300 burials belonging to this culture have been found. The Hallstatt culture was predominant in western and central Europe in the Late Bronze Age from the 12th to the 8th century BC, and the Early Iron Age from the 8th to the 6th century BC.
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Remarkably, the swords have been dated by experts to the very point in time when the Hallstatt culture was transitioning from the Bronze Age to the Iron Age. This is visible in the design of the swords. The older sword was made in the shape and style of a bronze sword. The design of the slightly younger Hallstatt sword, also made in the eighth century BC, on the other hand, was designed to take full advantage of the stronger properties of iron .
"These two swords are evidence of a technological evolution. They tell us about the beginnings of ironworking and provide us with information about changes in weapons technology ," said Prof. Mathias Pfeil, who is head of the Bavarian State Heritage Office stated, according to LovecPokladu.cz.
This bowl-head pin made of a non-ferrous metal alloy with a length of 9.6 centimeters or 3.8 inches was found near the two Hallstatt swords recently unearthed in Bavaria, Germany. ( © Bayerisches Landesamt für Denkmalpflege )
Material Traces on Both Hallstatt Sword Blades Tell Us More
Micro-fine blasting technology was used by a team of restorers in the Bavarian State Office for the Preservation of Monuments in Munich to clean the partially corroded blades, and they were then minutely examined. The researchers have been able to recover interesting material traces from the Hallstatt blades that have allowed them to infer what the swords initially looked like and how they were placed in the graves.
The handles of the swords have long disappeared but one of the blades showed traces of animal horn on the handle "tongue," indicating that the handle was made of horn. Two of the four rivets that fastened the horn plates onto the blade are still extant.
The other blade, however, has no such rivets, leading experts to conclude that the handle was perhaps fastened to the blade with a resin glue . There is no way of determining what this second handle was made of since the material has left no traces.
That is not all, however. Multi-layer woven linen fabric traces were found on the both the blades as well as the traces of cords. This suggests that they were wrapped in fabric and tied with cord before being buried with the grave occupants.
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Only two of the eight Bavarian Andechs graves had offerings that were weapons. The two graves with the swords probably belonged to warriors or elites . Dr Jochen Haberstroh of the Bavarian State Heritage Office, who supervised the excavation, said, "There is no doubt that graves with swords distinguish the regional elite, whose status symbols included the most modern weapons of the time."
Top image: Top; The short Hallstatt sword with design was characteristic of the Bronze Age. Middle; Longer sword, designed to take advantage of the stronger properties of iron and was dated to the very beginnings of the Iron Age. Bottom; Bowl-head pin made of a non-ferrous metal alloy. Source: © Bayerisches Landesamt für Denkmalpflege
By Sahir Pandey
Altuntas, L. 2022 . 2800-year-old two Swords found in Germany from the start of the Iron Age . Available at: https://arkeonews.net/2800-year-old-two-swords-found-in-germany-from-the-start-of-the-iron-age/.
Lovecpokladu.cz. 2022. Unique 2,800-year-old swords discovered in Germany prove the technological leap of the Hallstatt Age. Available at: https://www.lovecpokladu.cz/en/home/unique-2-800-year-old-swords-discovered-in-germany-prove-the-technological-leap-of-the-hallstatt-age-9136.
The History Blog. 2022. Early Iron Age swords found in Bavaria . Available at: http://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/64237.
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In 2008, it was time to analyze how the website and touchscreens had performed. Are they a helpful resource for patients and visitors? I analyzed usage patterns and gathered input from staff with a card sorting exercise. Together, we identified and prioritized a list of enhancements for the interactive tools so that the client could budget and schedule improvements.
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PRESENTING: The Clemson Tigers. Not just "Auburn with a Lake", Clemson is a powerhouse in college baseball. It's a program that has had success since the early days of their first NCAA Regional Appearance in 1947 where they were knocked out a Yale Squad led by future president George H. W. Bush. Clemson is an historically dominant team with 35 NCAA Tournament Appearances (6th all time), 11 College World Series Trips (11th all time) and had a streak from 1987-2007, a 20 year span, where they made 21 consecutive trips to the postseason. This year will mark the 46th consecutive winning season for Clemson Every year the Tigers have one goal and they wear it on the back of their caps: OMAHA.
PREVIOUSLY: Clemson and Auburn are no strangers on the diamonds. Auburn holds a 47-40-3 mark against CU and that includes series wins in 2003, 2004, and 2005 Clemson and Auburn are no strangers to meeting in the postseason, either. AU and CU have met 9 times in the NCAA Tournament. Clemson own a 5-4 edge in those games but Auburn has won the last 2 (1994 AU 11 CU 5; 2003 AU 15 CU 0). This season Clemson has been up and down and is a hard team to figure out. They did take a series from South Carolina and swept Florida State in their final ACC series, but they've also dropped head-scratchers to Wake Forest, Duke, and North Carolina, 3 Teams that field to make the ACC Tournament. Still they come in with a 38-21 Record and are ranked as high as #16. There has never been a Clemson team that is a pushover and though their record might not reflect it, Clemson has the offense to compete with anyone.
Parker made an immediate impact on the Clemson baseball team in the spring of 2008 as he played in 57 games making 55 starts. He finished the season with a .303 average, 14 homers, and 50 RBI. He also had a slugging percentage of .559. He picked up several awards for his stellar play including First-team freshman All-American by Baseball America and Collegiate Baseball. He was one of only two freshmen on that was named first team All-ACC in 2008.
Kyle had a minor sophomore slump in 2009 as he appeared in 63 games (60 starts) while missing a three game set against Boston College for a spring football game. He finished the season with a .255 batting average with 12 homers and 52 RBI. He finished the season with a .442 slugging percentage while striking out 52 times and getting 29 walks.
In last season's Top 50 countdown that I did, we had Parker as the 32nd best player in the country. We dropped him lower this season due to the fact that Kyle has been the starting quarterback for the Clemson football team this season. He is currently listed as playing baseball in the upcoming spring and should be drafted pretty high in the 2010 MLB Draft but will his football responsibilities start to affect his play on the baseball field. It affected him during the 2009 season, so we expect that his commitments on the football field will continue to affect him mentally and physically.
Just how good is Parker? Good enough that he could pass up a career as Clemson's starting QB for MLB money and the consensus is that Parker is good enough to be a 1st Round pick. Honestly, that won't matter in this Regional. Still, with a .364 avg, .709 Slugging %, .496 OBP, and 57 RBI, Parker is a stud and a dangerous weapon every time he gets to the plate.
PREVIEW: You want a team that is Auburn's Doppelganger? You found it in Clemson. They have absolute mashers up and down the lineup. They are Junior heavy (7 of their 9 normal starters are 3 year guys, with 5 Jrs/1 Sr/and 1 RS Soph). It can be a scary offense when it clicks. The only edge is pitching. I haven't really seen a pitcher on the Clemson staff who I think could shut down Auburn. They don't have a stud arm like Southern Miss and Copeland. What they do have are solid arms and enough options to play matchups throughout the tournament. Junior LHP Casey Harman is their most consistent guy and somewhat of their defacto Ace with a 6-2 Recoerd and 4.14 ERA. The Pitching staff is strikeout heavy (a 2:1 K:BB ratio). For Auburn, the key will be limiting the firepower of Clemson while keeping their own bats hot.
PREDICTION: Hard to pick this one because you never know what Clemson team will show up. Will it be the Tiger team that swept Florida State? or the Tiger team that somehow lost to Wake Forest and Duke? When they click, they can beat anyone. When they struggle, they struggle mightily. Still, I won't pick against Auburn in the Regional.