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The first Ghana Music Week (GMW) will be held at the National Theater from March 4 to 10, 2013 under the theme: "Engaging MUSIC as a catalyst for Unity and National Growth".
"Our key goal is to create the industry's biggest platform to bring together and encourage participation of artistes, stakeholders, the media, decision/policy makers and music users; and to recognize, promote & underscore the importance and value of Ghanaian music forms", says MUSIGA President, Bice Osei Kuffour.
Ghana Music Week will feature three main branches namely: training/Workshops/Seminars; Film/Theater & Comedy and Musical Concerts, and will parade over 500 – both emerging and established- musicians, bands & creative industry players.
Ghana Music Week is expected to attract visitors in excess of 20,000 over 7 days.
• Sales & Exhibition- display of general goods and services all week at both the exterior and foyer of the National Theater.
'Time with the Musician' will see experienced musicians teach interested persons how to play various musical instruments.
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W&L Students Ponder Social-Media Dilemmas at Ethics Bowl
So here's the dilemma: A mother reveals to her daughter, a recent college graduate, that her father, Jack, is not the daughter's biological father. The mother had concealed an affair to protect Jack. The mother and daughter agree to continue the secret, and the mother lets the daughter know that the information she needs to contact her biological father is in the mother's online diary. She promises to give the daughter the password when the daughter is ready to learn about her biological father. But the mother dies unexpectedly, and, with her, the password. In his grief, Jack wants to read his wife's online diary, but the company that hosts the site claims it is not legally obligated to reveal passwords of the deceased.
Now to the question: Should the daughter encourage her father to take legal action or to hire a hacker to gain access to the diary in order to find her biological father, knowing that this will also give him access to information about the affair and her biological father?
This was the case that Washington and Lee's team in the 14th annual Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges Ethics Bowl had to analyze in the championship round. Students from 15 Virginia colleges examined case studies related to ethics and social media during the two-day event earlier this week at Randolph College, in Lynchburg.
W&L's five-member team entered the championship round unbeaten but lost in the finals to Hampden-Sydney.
"Our team did an amazing job, and I could not have been more proud of all of them," said Paul Gregory, professor of philosophy and faculty coordinator.
The W&L team comprised senior Reilly Kidwell, a philosophy and neuroscience major from Ottsville, Pa., and juniors Miles Abell, a philosophy major from Houston, Sarah Hugg, a philosophy and English major from New Orleans, Paul Kuveke, a philosophy major from Ridgefield, Conn., and James Spencer, a philosophy and politics major from Acworth, Ga.
This competition marked the seventh time in 14 VFIC Ethics Bowls that W&L had advanced to the championship round. The W&L team has won five previous championships.
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Chino Valley Fire District Chief Chuck Tandy said Mrs. Emley was in "very critical condition."
Emergency personnel took a pickup driver, Louis Rogel Bedolla, 21, of Ash Fork, and a Ford Expedition driver, Elizabeth Ellen Matthews, 38, of Prescott, to Yavapai Regional Medical Center for treatment. A passenger in the pickup, Mario Velasquez Pedroza, 23, refused treatment at first, but emergency personnel took him to the hospital after he complained of abdominal and back pain.
According to Department of Public Safety Sgt. Tim Bolger, the accident occurred at around 6 p.m. when Matthews, who was southbound, apparently tried to pass a tractor-trailer.
He said it appears that she was in the northbound lane when she hit the pickup, whose driver tried unsuccessfully to avoid the collision.
"It was not quite a head-on collision," Bolger said, adding that the pickup rolled over after the impact.
He said the Expedition then hit the Emleys' sedan, which was northbound, right behind the pickup. A tractor-trailer avoided the accident, he said.
The accident remains under investigation, Bolger said.
According to DPS, as of this morning doctors have released Pedroza and Matthews after they received treatment, while Bedolla remains in the hospital. Mrs. Emley remains in critical but stable condi-tion.


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Beyond Korea, Head to Asia: RIAW
HOME INTERVIEW ALUMNAE
Kim Lee Hyunmin, Ahn Ha Yura
ALL PHOTOS FROM RIAW
Watching the news about Nth room, you may soon realize that women in Japan and China are suffering the same crime. Women all over Asia suffer the same problems but are now trying to let their voices be heard. The people working to allow this united voice by conducting studies and lending helping hands are members of the Research Institute of Asian Women. SMT met Park So-Jin, director of the Research Institute of Asian Women.
Before the beginning of the interview, would you please introduce yourself to our readers?
In 1991, I graduated Sookmyung Women's University with top honors from the Department of English Language & Literature. I completed master's degree in English-American Feminine Literature. I went to England to further my study of English-American Children's Literature, I earned the title of doctorate in English-American Children and Adolescent Literature. I was the first foreign student to receive the title. Since 2009 I have been working as a professor of the Department of English Language & Literature at Sookmyung, and I became the director of the Research Institute of Asian Women in 2016.
Most students will likely be unfamiliar with the Research Institute of Asian Women(RIAW). Could you tell us a little about it?
It opened in 1960 as Korea's first women-related research institute. This year marks its 60th anniversary, and that is historical significant. The Research Institute Asian Women works diligently towards the development of women's policy development and on other research and education projects. In 2018, it merged with The Center for Multicultural Studies. Until now, it has had little communication with Sookmyungians, but from now on we are planning on working with the student body by inviting their opinions and incorporating them into our projects. It is my hope that students will take a huge interest in our work.
What connection is there between Women's Studies and English Literature?
Working on my master's thesis, I often went to the school library. One section was devoted to theses on T. S. Eliot. In fact, the number of theses on Eliot's works far outnumbered those of female writers. I was shocked by the absence of studies on women writers. The standards regarding those studies were also governed by males. Going against the norm, I chose to make my research focus on my favorite female writer, and that is how I became interested in Women's Studies. English Literature's central themes surround the underprivileged and the weak. Women's Studies are also research the idea of equality, so I think there is an obvious connection between the two areas.
Among the RIAW's various research and projects, which one is most dear to you?
The 11-year-long writing award by an immigrant to Korea in her mother tongue, sponsored by the Hanananum Foundation, is what I am most interested in at the moment. Through the project, Koreans can learn about immigrants' lives, and select the topic of researches and projects in their writings. One immigrant female who won top prize for the first award, delivered a congratulatory speech at the 10th award. She is running as representative for president of the Vietnamese Immigrant Association. She said, "When I participated in the award was the hardest time of my life. I now live my life full of energy thanks to winning the award." Those words are very touching.
2019 RIAW International Conference
The RIAW and the Center for Multicultural Studies merged together in 2018. What changes have been made since the merger?
At once time, there were two research centers at Sookmyung, but they played similar roles. In the other words, the two researched almost same fields. After the merger, the two centers have been able to increase the number of practical researchers, and the area of study doubled. In addition to this change, I see more synergy and organizational efficiency.
The topic of the 2019 RIAW International Conference was 'Korean Wave, Gender, and Trans-cultural Community'. What was it like?
The topic was set by the Korean Studies Association of Southeast Asian (KoSASA). It hoped to gather researchers in order to understand women's culture in terms of gender more easily. For example, K-Beauty has had a welcoming economic effect, but we can't just be happy because we know makeups are the kind of corset. During the conference, this and other issues were discussed. Some countries agreed with the concerns, but others did not see them as being a major cause of concern. This conference made me realized the large gender recognition gap between countries. It is my hope that more communication exchange opportunities will open and more discussions be held.
What women's issues are you particularly interested in?
At the moment, I'm interested in gender discrimination in the academic field. In fact, a lot of statistics, despite a mother is a math or science teacher, shows that if the child is a boy, the mother believes her child will do better in those fields than if she had had a daughter. This is a stereotype. Therefore, globally, there is a need to ensure a learning environment where women and men have equal opportunities. Next, I'm also interested in underprivileged women who fall victim to becoming prostitutes or get caught in human trafficking. They rarely speak out, so I want to publicize their problems and let their voices be heard.
Writing Award by an immigrant to Korea in her mother tongue
Which direction do you think women's studies and women's research in Asia should take?
I believe it will move in the direction of solidarity. This requires a lot of public debate because of cultural and social perception differ among nations, but there is a need to discuss topics on global public forums. Also, considering diversity, a move toward solidarity can only truly come to be when opinions are exchanged during public debates, not just talking with people who have the same ideas.
What is your proudest career moment as director of RIAW?
RIAW went through a slump due to structural problems, but now I am proud to state that we have secured good researchers and restored its function. In addition, there have been calls for cooperation with other research institutions since its founding, after the merge I mentioned before. I am proud of the fact that RIAW is expanding internally and externally, and has developed through its research projects.
Then, what has been the hardest thing for you?
Sometimes work doesn't always go as planned. RIAW had made numerous project proposals related to gender to Sookmyung, but a large portion of them were not accepted. Some people have even said our work is noisy and unimportant, so often we feel ostracized. Whenever these things happen, I feel conflicted internally since it is contradicts the educational values of our university. Also, it was difficult to find good researchers. Most were contract workers, so regardless of their abilities, we had to hire new researchers once their contract had finished.
How did you overcome those difficulties you mentioned?
It was important to keep in mind this idea: "I can't control all aspects of work and life." Everyone has a different perspective, so what I feel is important may not be important for others. I always do my best, and I vow not to dwell too much on the outcome, especially negative ones. Thinking of the fruit that will be there someday, I focus all my energy on what I can do each time. This is the way I overcome difficulties.
What are RIAW's future goals?
Our future vision is to be an hub of Women's Studies. To achieve this goal, we are hoping to expand education opportunities, both at Sookmyung and outside. Through education, we hope to get more researchers. For this reason, we are focused on making a Women's Studies graduate school course. The second thing we hope to achieve is the hiring of long-term researches. We plan to start a big new, so we need long term staff. The last goal is international exchange. We are hopeful that RIAW can be a center of that part.
Last, please leave a final message for Sookmyungians.
Sookmyungians are full of sincerity, so I hope they use their creativity and diversity to unite their voices. The reason a university exists is to provide a platform for sharing ideas and opinions freely. Sookmyungians openly and proudly express how you think and feel. However, do not be unbending, please remember to respect others' voices as much as your own.
Park So-Jin
-Department of English Language & Literature '91
-Professor, Department of English Language & Literature
-Awarded Best Professor of the Year in Teaching/Research (2015-2018)
-Director of the Research Institute of Asian Women
Kim Lee Hyunmin / Editor-in-Chief
smt_lhm@sookmyung.ac.kr
Ahn Ha Yura / Culture Section Editor
smt_hyr@sookmyung.ac.kr
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In the clip below from Glazier Soccer Clinics Tony Massie, a Celtic Soccer Academy coach, leads a Conditioning Game drill as part of his Attacking in Congested Areas demonstration. Coach Massie is an experienced coach in youth and academy soccer with his current role as the International Soccer Academy Manager for Celtic Football Club.
This drill is set up with two teams of 5 v 5 plus goalkeepers. The field is approximately 50 yards in length and both teams are playing to big or full size regulation goals. There are two square boxes marked by cones in each attacking half of the field. Both teams must go through these boxes with a pass before taking a shot and trying to score. If one team scores a goal, they are rewarded by keeping possession of the ball starting from their goalie or defensive backs.
Both teams need to create depth with their forwards in order to be effective. Teams will get caught playing too much in their defensive half and need to understand that a forward can create tons of space by staying up top and being a target player for their teammates.
All players on the field need to understand spacing and how they play a role in proper team spacing. Make sure there is an emphasis on players playing their position and creating a good shape. If everyone is on one half, side, or corner of the field, the spacing is not good and needs to be addressed.
The central midfielders and central forwards for both teams should be primarily working the cone box to get the required pass before trying to score. Coach Massie makes a point that these players should always be looking for passes and working this part of the field, which matches up with the responsibilities of their positions on the field.


CharlesServed his country, community and family with honor and in the eyes of God. May he rest now in eternal peace with his heavenly Father.
I am sorry to hear of Charlie Gould's passing. He was my scoutmaster and friend for life and the biggest positive influence on how I turned out. Troop 45 could not have had a better leader who taught us more about being an adult than any of the by-the-book training scouts had to offer. More than anything I learned in school too. There are a bunch of us out there who can say the same. I will always remember the good times we had camping every month of the year. Charlie saw to it that we could. Twelve weekends per year plus troop meetings every week. We saw more of Charlie than most kids see of their own parents! And we are eternally grateful to Betty for encouraging (letting?) him to do it. Thank you Charlie. I'd like to say rest in peace, but I know he already has them busting up laughing in heaven.
I am so saddened by the loss of Uncle Charlie. Man, where do I begin.... Uncle Charlie was my dad's best man in my parents wedding. He and my dad are now together again in heaven. Reunite, say hello to him and give him a big hug for me. If there is ANYONE in this world that I respected, looked up to and needed a laugh, Charlie was the man. Family memories for years and years, and still not enough. I'm gonna miss you more than you know. My tears are flowing like a waterfall, and believe me they don't come often. Thanks for being in my life, say hello to dad and stay out of trouble. Aunt Bet and Chucky, prayers and thoughts be with you guys. Love you lots!!
My sympathies and condolences to Aunt Bet, Chuck, and their extended family. I remember Uncle Charlie fondly, who was always the most upbeat person in the room. I know he's up there making Big Walt laugh right now. Take care everyone.


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Section 17: Signs at Bridges and Tunnels
Signs that are associated with bridges or tunnels are mostly concerned with managing emergencies or other incidents that might occur at these features.
A restriction was imposed in March 1961 during reconstruction work on Harringay Viaduct (Eastern Region), prohibiting more than one locomotive from occupying the bridge portion of the viaduct. In the following month, boards with the letter "A" in black on a white background [17.1] were installed at each end of the bridge portion where the restriction applied.
[17.1] "A" Board.
Area: Harringay Viaduct Usage: Low Status: Historical
The Northern City Line in London (between Moorgate and Finsbury Park) is equipped with a tunnel emergency wire system. On occasions when the system is defective, station staff will open a hinged flap on the headwall adjacent to the signal at the station before the affected section, to reveal a special sign showing a black telephone handset with a red diagonal cross superimposed [17.2]. The driver should make a radio test call to the signalman before entering the section where the tunnel wires are defective.
[17.2] 'Tunnel Emergency Wire System Inoperative' Sign.
Area: Northern City Line Usage: Low Status: Current
From December 1999, trackside bridge identification signs were fitted, on a trial basis, at certain underbridges (rail over road) on the London North Eastern Zone. The signs were designed to enable drivers to readily locate and identify bridges by their number should it be necessary in the event of an incident at or near the bridge. Each sign displays the bridge number and also the Engineer's Line Reference (ELR), which identifies the route. The word "bridge" appears at the top of the sign, but this can be replaced by "culvert" where appropriate. The sign is elliptical in shape and has a blue border [17.3]. The shape derives from the style of number plate originally affixed to bridges by many of the old railway companies.
Bridge identification signs were installed at a few underbridges on the Midlands Zone from March 2000. These signs are a similar shape to those on the London North Eastern Zone, but they omit the blue border and the word "bridge". The information on the sign is laid out in a different way, and it includes the mileage of the bridge [17.4].
[17.3] Bridge Identification Sign (e.g. ELR: LEN3; Bridge number: 154).
Area: LNE Zone (subsequently also Scotland Region) Usage: High Status: Current
[17.4] Bridge Identification Sign (e.g. Bridge number: 44; ELR: LEC1).
Area: Midlands Zone Usage: Medium Status: Current
Bridge identification signs were installed on the Southern Zone from 2000 to identify specific underbridges with dispensation for trains to continue running over them at 5 mph following a bridge strike. These signs show the ELR above the bridge number and the mileage below [17.5].
[17.5] Bridge Identification Sign (e.g. ELR: BML1; Bridge number: 105A).
Area: Southern Zone Usage: Medium Status: Current
Trials commenced in the Exeter area (Great Western Zone) in April 2001, involving temporary "bridge strike" signs being placed at rail bridges (underbridges or overbridges) that had been struck by road vehicles. The signs comprised a double-sided diagonal blue board with the words "bridge strike" [17.6]. They were positioned at the bridge concerned by rapid response staff attending a bridge strike incident. The aim was to assist drivers in locating the bridge concerned.
[17.6] Temporary "Bridge Strike" Sign.
Area: Great Western Zone Usage: Low Status: Historical
Later bridge identification signs on the London North Eastern Zone have the bridge's mileage stated on the sign [17.7]. Bridge identification signs of this type have been installed at certain overbridges (road over rail) on the London North Eastern Zone as well as at underbridges. There is also a miniature version, which omits the mileage and the word "bridge" [17.8].
[17.7] Bridge Identification Sign (e.g. ELR: ECM5; Bridge number: 193).
Area: LNE Zone Usage: High Status: Current
[17.8] Miniature Bridge Identification Sign (e.g. ELR: ECM5; Bridge number: 96).
Area: LNE Zone Usage: Low Status: Current
Some bridge identification signs on the Great Western Zone are similar to the original type provided on the London North Eastern Zone (see [17.3]) but have the ELR and bridge number both written in the same size of text [17.9].
[17.9] Bridge Identification Sign (e.g. ELR: OWW; Bridge number: 102).
Area: Great Western Zone Usage: High Status: Current
Bridge identification signs were installed on the Scotland Region from April 2004 to identify specific underbridges where a speed restriction applies to trains composed of HTA type coal hoppers. These signs are of a similar style to those originally provided on the London North Eastern Zone (see [17.3]).
From May 2006, identification signs were installed at certain underbridges on the Scotland Route where Class 67 locomotives are subject to a speed restriction. These signs bear the bridge number and a name in black on a yellow background [17.10].
[17.10] Bridge Identification Sign.
Area: Scotland Route Usage: Medium Status: Uncertain
Section 2 of the Channel Tunnel Rail Link, which was opened in November 2007, includes three long twin-tube tunnels. Cross passages connect the two parallel tunnels at intervals of around 660 metres. The position of each cross passage is indicated by a sign with a yellow diamond on a black square background [17.11]. These signs are located about 25 metres beyond the centre line of each cross passage. Certain cross passages are specially equipped to facilitate emergency train evacuation and access for emergency services. These are marked by a sign bearing the letter "E" [17.12]. If a fire occurs on board and it is not possible for the train to continue until it is outside the tunnel, the front of the train should be stopped at one of these signs. This will ensure that the leading passenger door is alongside the evacuation cross passage. In the event of an incident, a driver may be instructed to stop the train at an "E" sign to evacuate passengers from a train in the opposite tunnel. To help drivers to stop at the correct location, the three cross passages on the approach to an evacuation cross passage have signs bearing the numbers "3", "2" and "1" [17.13].
[17.11] Cross Passage Sign.
Area: CTRL Usage: Medium Status: Current
[17.12] Evacuation Cross Passage Sign.
[17.13] Cross Passage Signs on approach to an evacuation cross passage.
Some bridge identification signs installed on the West Coast Main Line between London Euston and Rugby are circular in shape and have the mileage at the top [17.14].
[17.14] Bridge Identification Sign (e.g. Bridge number: 62; ELR: LEC1).
Area: LNW Territory Usage: Medium Status: Current
In 2009, work was carried out at Shakespeare Tunnel, between Folkestone and Dover, in preparation for the Southeastern Highspeed services running between London and Dover via the Channel Tunnel Rail Link. Shakespeare Tunnel comprises two narrow parallel bores, each accommodating one track. Emergency passenger evacuation would normally take place through doors on the ends of trains; however, the streamlined Class 395 units that operate the new service have no such doors. Emergency evacuation can therefore only be carried out via doors on the side of the train. To allow for this, two existing passageways between the tunnel bores have been converted into evacuation passageways. Signage was installed in August 2009 to help drivers to stop their train at the correct location. In each bore, a stop sign reading "S1" has been provided adjacent to the first passageway, followed by a stop sign reading "S2" at the second passageway, 300 metres beyond [17.15]. Countdown signs with red diagonal bars [17.16] are installed inside each tunnel bore at 400 metres and 200 metres on the approach to the first stop sign.
[17.15] Stop Signs.
Area: Shakespeare Tunnel Usage: Low Status: Uncertain
[17.16] Countdown Signs ( (a) - Outer board; (b) - Inner board ).
Another variant form of bridge identification sign on the Western Route has the ELR, bridge number and mileage all written in the same size of text [17.17]. The word "bridge" is omitted.
[17.17] Bridge Identification Sign (e.g. ELR: OWW; Bridge number: 118).
Area: Western Route Usage: Low Status: Current
Opened in March 2021, the Crossrail Central Operating Section mainly comprises two parallel tunnels, which are connected by cross passages. A sign installed beyond each cross passage indicates the position where a train should be stopped in an emergency to align with the tunnel exit doors. Each sign has the words "cross passage" above an identification number, in black on a white background [17.18].
Area: Crossrail Usage: Medium Status: Current


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Q: Windows server files and folders permissions mess I have a Windows Server 2008 R2 box, which is set up as a very basic file server in a Workgroup environment. We have a single Shared folder, with subfolders for each department. For some reason all the file and folders permissions are messed up.
I get Access Denied messages all the time, even as Administrator, and several programs can't get to their files any more. Backups are also starting to fail due this.
I know the problem is permission related but don't know the best way to restore them to a default state. Attempting to grant Administtrator permissions also fails.
What do I do? Are there any tools available that can help to assist? Ideally, I'd like to wipe the slate clean, remove all permissions, and grant only Administrator full permissions. Then grant permissions on a per folder basis, one at a time.

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A new animated short film was released by EA today detailing the destruction a marker, much like the one Isaac Clarke found himself dealing with in the original Dead Space games, unleashed upon an unsuspecting colony, this time witnessed by a new protagonist Sergeant John Carver.
Earlier reports of of Dead Space 3 being in development have leaked and this almost all but confirms it. What we don't know is who this Sergeant John Carver is, and if earlier rumours are to be believed, Dead Space 3 will feature co-op and Carver will most likely be that co-op character.
On the official site we've noticed there is also a countdown clock (in an alien language), counting down to Monday at 9am, possibly pointing to a Dead Space 3 reveal time. After all, E3 does start next week so what better time to make this reveal?
Watch the short movie below and drop us a comment and let us know if you're excited about another Dead Space game and what you think of Carver?


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A new public building provides a unique opportunity to reach out into the community. Cincinnati worked with residents to design its Police HQ.
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For the new Cincinnati District 3 Police Station (full article here), city planners worked with community members to determine the site for the station and a 25-member community advisory team worked with architects and the construction team to define the building's public spaces and make decisions regarding artwork.
The CD3PS site was designed incorporating bioswales and biofiltration/retention basins to mitigate combined sewer overflow and cleanse storm water runoff. These design features also bring the entire site to net zero storm water.
Based on input from residents, the station's exterior plaza has 14 columns representing the district's neighborhoods. Each column displays an iconic image and community story. The building has a rain garden with a community feature (right).
An artistic map displaying the district's neighborhoods adorns a wall in the lobby of the station, and the map includes images of iconic buildings, parks, or public spaces from each neighborhood. The glass walls of the station's community room are also decorated with notable buildings from each neighborhood, laser-etched into the glass.
"It's an incredibly cool project," Katherine Keough-Jurs, Cincinnati's senior city planner said. "We've never engaged the community to this extent with a public building. This has been such a fantastic process."
Keough-Jurs said the city's planning department will likely use the District 3 headquarters project as a model for future public buildings.
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Why would I be slightly anaemic?
I was told the other day by my doctor that I was slightly anaemic. What is this and what causes it as I forgot to ask?
I don't like going to the surgery as they always seem to want more blood tests and I'm terrified of needles.
Anaemia is the name for the condition where the red blood cells in your body don't have enough 'haemoglobin' in them.
This is the stuff your blood uses to get oxygen to all your tissues.
So, if you don't have enough of it then your whole body is functioning at a lower level of energy than it should be. It's like the fuel in a car.
When you are running low on fuel, you have to drive more slowly!
The commonest symptom of anaemia is feeling tired. Anaemia can be caused by a shortage of iron or of other things your body needs, like folic acid, vitamins and so on.
The commonest cause in a woman is loss of blood from heavy periods and the commonest treatment is iron tablets.
I see you are taking folic acid and I presume your doctor has prescribed these to treat your anaemia.
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Could O'Malley be the center-right candidate for the next pope?
By John L. Allen Jr.
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Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley of Boston. (Credit: Isabella Bonotto / AP.)
ANAHEIM, California – For one weekend every year, the two great Magic Kingdoms of the world collide in Anaheim, California, when Disneyland's neighborhood is taken over by the Catholic Church for the Religious Education Congress of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, the largest annual gathering of Catholics in North America.
For those 72 hours, Anaheim becomes Rome, in that it's entirely possible that around every street corner, you're going to bump into an old Catholic friend.
This Sunday, Crux's Christopher White and I bumped into one such old friend, and over breakfast we had one of those conversations that people absorbed by Church affairs often do. My friend posed the following question: If there were a St. Gallen group of center-right cardinals today trying to prepare for the next papal conclave, who would their candidate be?
(The reference is to a group of progressive cardinals who met occasionally between 1995 and 2006 to talk about future popes, and who played a role in the election of Pope Francis. The existence of the group was confirmed in a biography of Cardinal Godfried Daneels of Belgium.)
White and I kicked the question around, and here's what we came up with: Cardinal Sean O'Malley of Boston. I know, I know, the idea of an American pope seems a stretch, but hear us out.
First, O'Malley gets a discount on the general bias against American candidates for a couple of reasons. To begin with, because he's a member of a major religious order, the Capuchin Franciscans, he strikes many people in the Church more as a citizen of the world than of any one specific nation, and he also has strong support in many places outside American airspace.
Recently, for instance, Crux's Claire Giangravé and I attended an informal briefing in Rome ahead of Pope Francis's March 17 visit to San Giovanni Rotondo, the home of Padre Pio, led by Capuchin Father Antonio Belpiede, who for many years served as the spokesman for the sanctuary.
When asked a question about the order's response to the Church's clerical sexual abuse scandals, Belpiede launched into a fairly lengthy excursus about how proud he is to belong to the same order as O'Malley, and how much the entire Church would benefit from following the example set by O'Malley on the abuse issue.
In addition, O'Malley's life experience and command of languages don't peg him as the typical American in the eyes of most people in other places. He spent most of his priestly career in Hispanic ministry, and speaks fluent Spanish, Portuguese and Italian.
Among Italian journalists covering the Vatican, O'Malley is known as the cardinale meno americano tra gli americani, meaning the "least American cardinal among the Americans."
As another consideration, probably the defining characteristic of today's center-right cardinal would be a desire for someone who has the same ability as Francis to make the outside world feel good about the Catholic Church, but with a slightly greater degree of doctrinal caution.
That's O'Malley to a tee. Doctrinally, he's fairly by the book, staunchly pro-life and upholding traditional positions on marriage, birth control, and virtually every other hot-button issue. One will scour his record in vain for a moment in which he's said or done something that could even remotely be considered heterodox. (That's unless, of course, one considers something like participating in a 2009 funeral for Senator Edward Kennedy a doctrinal question mark.)
By nature, O'Malley's not really given to spontaneous commentary on any topic under the sun, preferring to measure his words carefully. That would undoubtedly be reassuring to come cardinals weary of Francis's shoot-from-the-hip style, which, for some of them, creates a constant low-level anxiety about when the next bomb might go off.
Yet at the same time, O'Malley would be in a position to capture a good share of likely "continuity" voters in a future papal election, given his close association and obvious affection for Francis.
Like Francis, O'Malley too projects simplicity and humility, typically going around in his brown Capuchin habit rather than the usual finery of a Prince of the Church. He insists on being called "Cardinal Sean," and has a palpable affection for ordinary people. Moreover, as a member of Francis's "C9" council of cardinal advisers, he's seen as a Francis intimate.
When my Crux colleague Inés San Martín met O'Malley for the first time, she was struck more than anything else by his humanity, his "normal guy" ethos and obvious pastoral heart.
Above all, of course, there's O'Malley's reputation as the Church's leading reformer on the abuse scandals, including his leadership of the pope's Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, launched by Francis to advise him on the policy dimension of the Church's efforts to keep children safe.
Without ever intending to, O'Malley has managed to position himself as both a critic of Francis when necessary – highlighted by his distancing statement when Francis accused Chilean abuse victims suggesting a local bishop was guilty of a cover-up of "calumny" and demanded they deliver proof – while simultaneously making it clear he believes the pope is trying to do the right thing.
White and I did consider alternatives for the center-right candidate's slot, including Cardinals Robert Sarah of Guinea, Antonio Cañizares Llovera of Spain (known as the "little Ratzinger," a reference to Pope emeritus Benedict XVI), and Malcolm Ranjith of Sri Lanka, but for different reasons, none struck us as quite as plausible.
Of course, trying to predict the next pope is a notoriously hazardous enterprise – as the saying goes, "He who enters a conclave a pope exits a cardinal." (Like so many bits of conventional wisdom, that's true maybe half the time – survey the last five papal elections, a clear favorite won twice – Paul VI and Benedict XVI – a B-list candidate won twice – John Paul I and Francis – and a longshot came through once in John Paul II.)
Still, we're not trying to predict the pope here, merely the figure one constituency within the cardinals might consider lining up behind. My suggestion is this: If it does happen this way, remember you heard it here first; if not, try to forget I ever said anything!
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Do you like the local artwork featured on the walls of Prairie Pavilion 1 & 2 and in the Health Center? Then you will be glad to know that PrairieScapes for Lifeline will be returning this year!
The Guild will kick off sales of the prints at the Fall Market coming up on October 25 & 26.
Prints are $10 each and 3 for $25.
All net proceeds support Lifeline Grant Assistance.
To purchase prints, contact Colleen Stoner at 348- or 258-2500.
The Guild provides grant assistance to individuals who would not otherwise be able to have Lifeline in their home. Lifeline is dedicated to provide personal response service, peace of mind, and early intervention to individuals whose health is at risk in East Central Illinois and assist them to remain safe and independent with dignity in their own homes. Each year the SBL Volunteer Guild donates $20,000 for Lifeline Grant Assistance.
Below are samples of prints that are available for purchase. Some photos have been cropped for display purposes but will be available in an 11" x 14" format.


The poverty rate rose by a statistically significant amount in 32 states over the past decade and didn't fall by such an amount in any state, according to preliminary state figures the Census Bureau released yesterday (see map).
In some states, the poverty rate rose at an especially rapid pace.
In Indiana, poverty rose nearly 9 percentage points to reach 16.2 percent. The other three states with the biggest percentage-point increases in poverty — Arizona, Georgia, and Mississippi — ended the decade with poverty rates of 19.9 percent, 18.5 percent, and 22.9 percent, respectively.
Higher poverty rates were driven largely by the economy. The Great Recession that began in 2007 and a milder recession in 2001 were bookends to the only economic recovery on record in which the national poverty rate was higher at the end than at the beginning.
The rise in poverty between 2001 and 2007, along with the rise in income inequality and the decline in real median incomes of non-elderly households, were among the signs that the benefits of economic growth did not filter down to many in the middle and the bottom of the income ladder.
The economic hard times that began in 2007 have hit some states much harder than others, which partly accounts for the differences among states in how much poverty has grown over the past decade.
Some states on their own have worsened hardships among vulnerable families through unnecessarily harsh cuts to programs that help them. This year, a number of states continued this disturbing trend by deeply reducing cash assistance or ending it entirely for families living well below the poverty line. Ten states have taken steps to cut regular unemployment benefits.
That's not the path to a stronger future. As we've detailed, poverty among young children slows them in school and appears to diminish their earnings later in life. And that means a weaker economy for all of us.


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More than 110 companies are vying to become the first legal retail marijuana dealers in the city of Fresno.
But navigating the process and regulations can be "very complicated" one applicant said.
"It does make it more costly and difficult to operate than if you like to just be open to some other type of retail business," said Lauren Fontein, founder of The Artist Tree. The company operates cannabis stores and delivery services in Los Angeles and is looking to expand.
The application period to operate cannabis businesses has closed. The city — through its Office of Cannabis Oversight — will now engage in a months-long process to award up to 14 applicants the right to open shop, something that California voters permitted in 2016.
Fresno officials estimate that the earliest retail and commercial cannabis businesses can open would be Aug. 16, 2021.
An Applicant's Experience
The Artist Tree filed two applications in Fresno — one for a Tower District location in the former Full Circle Olympic bar location on Van Ness Avenue and another at the former Mariner's Furniture store at Palm and Nees avenues. The group signed leases contingent on receiving licenses.
The retailer operates three cannabis stores in Los Angeles, with several others pending in other California cities. Their business model includes offering art for sale in the store, with proceeds going to the artist.
Fontein praised the way Fresno has handled its licensing process, especially its requirement to hire 30% of employees from groups identified as disadvantaged.
"This is really a great opportunity for us to align our business practices with the city," Fontein said. "We try to highlight our employment opportunities to people from those groups and target them when we're promoting job openings."
The Artist Tree plans to ask the Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission for help finding employees.
Retail Spots Reserved for Equity Applicants
Based on criteria approved this year, two retail locations can open in each of the city's seven council districts, within specifically zoned areas.
Of those 14 available licenses, between 2-4 are reserved for what are termed 'equity' applicants.
"The purpose of the social equity program is to address the historical impact of federal and state drug enforcement policies on low-income communities," according to the city's cannabis oversight office webpage.
The social equity criteria include income, past conviction for a cannabis crime and living in a environmentally unfriendly area (as determined by state data).
An equity applicant must be a majority owner.
The city received 83 standard marijuana retail applications and 30 more in the social equity category. It provided location details only for standard applications.
Downtown Fresno appears to be an area prospective businesses are targeting. District 3, which includes downtown and a portion of the Tower District received 25 applications — the most of any district.
The two north Fresno districts — 2 (northwest) and 6 (northeast) — have the fewest applicants, at 7 and 5 respectively. River Park, The Marketplace at El Paseo, and other major shopping centers are located in those districts.
The cost to apply is at least $7,920, with many additional fees. The fee for equity applications is waived.
A conditional use permit, also required to open a store, will cost $13,391.
A Difficult Business to Operate
Fontein estimates her current stores' profit margin is 30%.
Courtney Caron, who serves as The Artist Tree's attorney and spokeswoman, says federal law is not friendly to cannabis businesses.
"Until cannabis is decriminalized on the federal level, the 280e tax laws make it very difficult to operate as you would a normal retail business. There are so many things that you are unable to write off because of 280e that a normal business would be able to write off," Caron said.
Caron hopes things may change under the Biden administration.
Applicants are no longer allowed to contact city councilmembers to lobby.
Caron, a Fresno State and San Joaquin College of Law graduate, says she's reached out such groups as the Tower District Marketing Committee, Fresno Arts Council, schools and police.
"Not a Cutthroat Industry"
Even with the regulatory difficulties and the number of applicants for 14 potential locations, The Artist Tree says their group favors collaboration rather than competition.
"People that work in the industry, in general, are very communal. You get together, we partner and we try and help the other companies," Fontein said. "It's not a cutthroat industry."
Fontein hopes to form a retailer's association to improve the cannabis industry.
However, Caron would not be surprised if a company that does not receive a license pursues litigation. She hopes there are no loopholes in Fresno's policy.
"Fresno did something really different than a lot of the cities. They took their time," Caron said. "All I can hope is that those who do not receive a license are unable to find that loophole in the ordinance or are just willing to move on to what's next."
The interior of The Artist Tree's West Hollywood cannabis store. The company is one of hundreds of applicants seeking to open retail stores selling marijuana products in Fresno. (via The Artist Tree)
Taxes and the Black Market
For cannabis retailers, the state charges a 15% excise tax. This is on top of regular state and local sales taxes — a combined 7.98% in the city of Fresno — and an additional 4% cannabis tax the city will impose.
"Taxation is another thing that is an unfortunate aspect of this industry," Fontein said. "It makes it harder on the customers because they're paying a lot more for the product."
Even with nearly 27% in taxes, Fontein says it is still worth it to buy from a retailer rather than the black market. Retail stores provide quality and safety in product and variety.
She also says The Artist Tree provides an "experience."
"We make our shopping really fun and interactive and we have artwork that's on display that changes all the time. We have this very open layout, which feels like an art gallery," Fontein said.
Ten Percent Set Aside for Social Benefit
In 2018, Fresno voters approved establishing the tax on cannabis businesses.
Of an expected $10 million in annual city revenue from cannabis, 10% would go to a community benefit fund. The City Council and mayor have the power to appoint a nine-member board to set spending goals for the fund, though they have yet done so.
Caron says they support such measures, even if it hurts the bottom line.
"They do feel that it's an important thing to do in the community, even while other retail businesses are not given this requirement. Cannabis businesses do, even though it does oftentimes set them back," Caron said.
More Apply for Commercial Spots
The city has other categories for cannabis businesses on the commercial end — including cultivation, manufacturing, distribution and testing.
Those businesses will be allowed in different locations than retail shops, mainly along parts of the Highway 99 or Highway 180 corridors. The city received 17 applications from the social equity category and 10 standard applications.
Fresno will award up to 16 commercial licenses in total, with 2-4 reserved for equity applicants.
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When it comes to issues involving human embryos, most Americans think that having an abortion is a moral issue, according to a new survey analysis by the Pew Research Center. By contrast, the public does not view stem cell research or in vitro fertilization as much of a moral issue as they do abortion.
Asked whether abortion, embryonic stem cell research, non-embryonic stem cell research and using in vitro fertilization is morally acceptable, morally wrong or not a moral issue, Americans were split on most of the issues. However, the majority of U.S. adults (49%) say they personally consider abortion to be morally wrong. Only about a quarter (23%) say they do not consider having an abortion to be a moral issue, and even fewer (15%) view abortion as morally acceptable.
Asked about the morality of medical research that uses embryonic stem cells, more than a third of U.S. adults (36%) say they do not consider such research to be a moral issue. Roughly four-in-ten (42%) say the same about stem cell research that does not involve human embryos.
The new survey findings show that the percentage of U.S. adults who consider abortion to be morally wrong (49%) far exceeds the percentage that expresses this view about in vitro fertilization (12%), non-embryonic stem cell research (16%) or embryonic stem cell research (22%).
Only 15% of the public thinks that having an abortion is morally acceptable. By comparison, about a third of U.S. adults say they personally view IVF or either form of stem cell research as a morally acceptable practice.
These are among the key findings of a recent nationwide survey by the Pew Research Center's Religion & Public Life Project. The survey was conducted March 21-April 8, 2013, on cellphones and landlines, among a nationally representative sample of 4,006 adults. The margin of error for the survey is plus or minus 2.1 percentage points.
Opinions on the morality of abortion differ widely among religious groups. Fully three-quarters of white evangelical Protestants consider having an abortion morally wrong, as do about two-thirds of Hispanic Catholics (64%). A majority of black Protestants (58%) and about half of white Catholics (53%) say the same. Fewer white mainline Protestants (38%) and religiously unaffiliated adults (25%) hold this view. Relatively small percentages of people in all religious groups consider it morally acceptable to have an abortion. However, among the unaffiliated, roughly equal shares say having an abortion is morally acceptable (28%) and morally wrong (25%).
There are sizable differences in opinions about the moral acceptability of abortion by partisanship, political ideology and education, but few differences when it comes to gender and age. For example, about two-thirds of Republicans and independents who lean toward the Republican Party consider having an abortion morally wrong (64%), compared with 38% of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents.
Differences of opinion on embryonic stem cell research among religious groups are relatively modest in comparison with attitudes toward abortion. Among the major religious groups, white evangelical Protestants are most likely to say embryonic stem cell research is morally wrong. But there are differences of opinion when it comes to partisanship and ideology. About three-quarters of Democrats and independents who lean toward the Democratic Party consider embryonic stem cell research to be either morally acceptable or not a moral issue. Republicans and Republican-leaning independents are more inclined to consider such research morally wrong.
Those who say that having an abortion is morally acceptable also are more likely to say that embryonic stem cell research is morally acceptable (67%). And those who say that having an abortion is morally wrong also are more inclined to consider embryonic stem cell research to be morally wrong (36% do so). However, a majority of those who think abortion is morally wrong consider embryonic stem cell research to be either morally acceptable (23%) or not a moral issue (29%).
When asked about the moral acceptability of medical research using stem cells that do not derive from human embryos, the overwhelming majority of adults say that non-embryonic stem cell research is either morally acceptable (33%) or is not a moral issue (42%); only 16% say such research is morally wrong.
There are only modest differences in opinion among social and demographic groups – including religious groups – about the moral acceptability of IVF. Those with at least a college degree are more inclined to say that using IVF is morally acceptable. But there are no significant differences on this issue by political party, and only modest differences by ideology; more liberals and moderates than conservatives say IVF is not a moral issue.
The full report is available on the website of the Pew Research Center's Religion & Public Life Project.
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Cyber-fraud is rising dramatically as India's population rapidly adopts all digital platforms - almost 70% of transactions are now carried out on a mobile phone.
Mobile Connect offers you a simple, secure and convenient way to authenticate and verify your customers, allowing them control over who has access to their personal data, building trust and loyalty while transacting online. Facilitated by mobile operators, Mobile Connect, is a secure, universal identity service that matches your customer to their mobile phone number, eliminating the need to remember complicated usernames and passwords. Your customers can be confident that their personal information is protected, leading to smoother transactions and higher conversion rates for your business.
Mobile Connect is delivered by a globally interoperable API that utilises the personal mobile phone number as the unique digital identifier.
Mobile Connect has many applications from simple authentication to highly secure customer verification and fraud detection, including opportunity to validate and maintain accurate customer data.
35% of users have weak passwords; the other 65% can be cracked.
Mobile Connect eliminates the need for passwords by enabling your customers to seamlessly authenticate their identity via their mobile device, ensuring accurate customer data and less fraudulent accounts.
The service will verify the number you have on record with the mobile operators data for the device being used to make the transaction, providing confirmation that your customer is who they say they are and not a malware spoof.
30% of customers abandon their shopping carts because of complicated check out processes.
For additional security when your customer is accessing a service or carrying out a transaction, Mobile Connect offers seamless second factor authentication.
In addition to the usual log-in with username and password, adding Mobile Connect provides a second, higher security, authentication than SMS one-time-password solutions, lowering the risk of man-in-the-middle attacks, and building trust with customers. For customers the service is seamless when using mobile data.
Authenticating the mobile device number of a prospective customer is a challenge: 40% of prospects provide an incorrect number.
This misinformation, whether accidental or deliberate, results in wasted man hours chasing false leads, and lost customers who never receive the authentication request.
Mobile Connect retrieves the number for that device from the mobile operator, validating the user as authentic, and shares the correct number back to your business and in pre-fill forms, enabling accurate data and more profitable lead generation.
Current forms of authentication using a one-time password result in up to 17% drop-out rates.
Enable your customers to log-in with their mobile number, eliminating the need for yet another user name and password. A confirmation will be sent to their mobile device to confirm that it is in their possession; Mobile Connect can either return an anonymous customer identifier every time your customer logs-in, or share their mobile number with their consent.
As secure as logging in with user name and password but much simpler, this method of authentication is seamless for the customer using mobile data, helping to increase customer engagement and encourage trust.
Government regulations require public WiFi hotspots to verify the mobile number of users. Mobile Connect provides a simple authentication tool that meets TRAI guidelines and verifies each user's mobile number with their mobile operator.
Rather than creating another user name and password, your customers simply log-in to the Guest WiFi using their mobile number. The mobile operator detects a valid number from the device and asks customer to confirm it's theirs. Once verified, your customer logs-in securely and either consents to share their number or chooses to remain anonymous.
It's simple, secure and easy to implement whether you have one or many WiFi hotspots in your network.
Mobile Connect will help grow your business, increase trust and ensure your customers feel empowered to manage their personal data. Seamless authentication and verification will provide convenience and simplicity while protecting customer data and your business from fraud.
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Teenagers urged to be 'fearless'
Friday, February 4th, 2011 11:30pm
Teenagers visiting the Strand Shopping Centre today (Saturday) will be given information about keeping themselves and their friends safe.
Crimestoppers has launched a website - fearless.org - which urges young people to be fearless against crime, and particularly reporting it.
As well as games, quizzes and access to 'YouTube', the site also offers education on the kind of criminal activities which might affect youngsters in the Isle of Man.
Issues covered include drugs and alcohol, cybercrime, bullying, theft and vandalism.
Ballakermeen High School will be promoting the fearless.org website, and sixth form pupil Ruari O'Shea says there's much more to it than encouraging people to 'dob' on their mates (play audio file):
Today's launch at the Strand Shopping Centre runs from 9am to 5.30pm.
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The 1 Dec is World Aids Day and as part of our campaign we will be promoting a range of products which are designed to create awareness. Over the past few years, we have noticed an increasing level of awareness from Corporates who are looking out for interesting and inexpensive items to distribute for this occasion.
Please note that as part of Perkals social responsibility, we have reduced the prices of these products so that more units can be sold and distributed, increasing aids awareness. Additionally for the 33 World Aids Day products featured in the above e-catalogue, a portion of each sale will be donated to the Topsy Foundation.
Corporate SA always gets behind World Aids Day in a big way - below you will find some ideas which we believe will help create more awareness.
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What will the future of banknotes look like? It is evident that most central banks, not only in the developed world, are asking this same question. Investments in new cash centres, vaults or processing machines are long-term commitments, as well as the development of new banknote series. Therefore, in a world of continuously evolving new payment methods, those responsible for central bank cash operations would like to have a crystal ball regarding the future of banknotes.


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Israel's addiction to Nuclear Blackmail and Terror
Israel has become a rogue Nuclear Terror State and has detonated mini-nukes in America in covert Gladio-style False-flag operations to set up a phony War on Terror so they could create and deploy their DHS Secret Police Occupation Force against "We The People."
Seymour Hersh was the first investigative journalist to publicly disclose Israel's Samson Option.
Israel's Samson Option is a long standing nuclear retaliation program they set up during the 1970's after they were able to acquire a substantial amount of weapons grade Plutonium from America.
This Israel program of nuclear revenge was based on their determination to destroy the rest of the World if they were ever seriously attacked and destroyed by another large nation or superpower.
This plan was of course privately communicated to the World's top leaders because with out doing so no motivation would be obtained for these World leaders to cooperate with Israel's defense establishment and help support the survival of Israel.
Israel chose the name "Samson Option" based on the Old Testaments depiction of the Biblical character Samson committing suicide and pulling down the King's building and wiping out his court after Samson was captured and weakened.
The key belief and message here to the leaders of the World's major powers from this Samson Option is that they better not allow Israel to be destroyed or they will be destroyed by Israel's nuclear retaliation with nukes planted in their large cities.
Israel's Samson Option was first disclosed as a final option, Israel's form of mutually assured destruction and was based on Israel's ability to plant numerous suitcase and even larger self-contained nukes in the major cities of America and Europe.
According to the Israel Samson Option, any direct and serious attack on Israel which threatened its very existence would be followed by simultaneous detonations of these stored and well-placed devices in the targeted major American and European cities.
The Samson option is an ongoing nuclear threat against the Top leaders of America and Europe and actually is a form of nuclear blackmail that these top World leaders had better not allow Israel to be attacked and destroyed or else Israel will nuke their major cities and power grids, thereby destroying them.
Israel and the Rothschild Khazarian Mafia have gotten away with this monetary manipulation and nuclear blackmail of elected officials in America and all over the World so long that it has become an addiction which is now threatening all Americans and all humanity.
It seems as if these Khazarian Mafioso are hellbent on destroying all societies and taking the whole World down into complete chaos, disintegration, starvation and mass death and nuclear destruction. It is now generally realized that these Khazarian Mafia Chieftains are acting toward non-Khazarians in a way which suggests that they lack any human soul or conscience at all and are not part of the human race.
Actually there is a lot more to Israel's Samson Option philosophy than just retaliatory revenge against America and Europe for the destruction of Israel.
We now know that in actuality the Samson Option involves a great deal more and involves ongoing nuclear blackmail of a number of nations around the World, especially the United States of America and many European nations.
We now know for certain that Nuclear blackmail of other nations has been used by Israel for many years, ever since soon after the JFK Assassination and has provided Israel a means to control the leaders of various nations of the World and influence their Policies.
Israel has not only threatened various leaders of the World with nuclear attack as a form of blackmail, but has detonated such devices at the Khobar Towers in Saudi Arabia, at the Murrah Building in Oklahoma City, and in New York City in the Twin Trade Towers on 9-11-01.
We now know for certain the Israel blackmailed Bush2 soon after their nuclear attack on America of 9-11-01 that they would be detonating more nukes in American Cities if he didn't help them establish the Department of Homeland Security. As we know, DHS is little more than a consolidation of all American Law Enforcement Agencies and Alphabets to form a single large Israeli-run Secret Police Occupation Force inside America.
On January 3, 2015 a Senate Evaluation of the effectiveness of DHS was released with the following conclusions:
Despite spending nearly $61 billion annually and $544 billion since 2003, the Department of Homeland Security DID NOT successfully execute any of its five main missions:
>Preventing terror attacks in America. Mission Failure.
>Effectively Securing America's borders. Mission Failure.
>Effectively Administering and enforcing the America's immigration laws. Mission Failure.
>Effectively Protecting America's cybersecurity. Mission Failure.
>Effectively Helping Americans quickly recover from national disasters. Mission Failure.
It should not be a surprise that DHS has failed in all of its official goals which were its publicly stated reasons for its creation and existence. We now know for certain that the only terror attacks we have now have been set up by criminals in the FBI who entrap and use mentally ill and/or mind-kontrolled patsies whom they quickly "catch."
The actual secret reason DHS was created in America should send chill down the back of every American and motivate them to do everything they can to publicize this sinister enemy within the Gates of America.
We also know that the true covert reasons that DHS was set up was to serve as a large Israeli-run Secret Police Occupation Force inside America to be used to progressively destroy America and mass-murder about 90% of its civilians after transforming America into GAZA II, the World's largest open-air prison camp and making Americans the World's New Palestinians.
We now know for sure that they only reason the US Administration working with Congress agreed to pass legislation authorizing DHS was because of heavy-handed nuclear blackmail by Israel against Bush2 and his Administration.
Yes, Israel's use of Nuclear Blackmail has provided Israel with a sinister means to influence the Political Policies of many nations, especially the United States of America.
We now know for certain that Israel used nuclear Blackmail against the Bush2 Administration and America to gain legislation to set up its own private occupation army inside America.
We now know for certain that as Israel's private Occupation Force inside America, the goals of DHS are to fully subjugate Americans and systematically and progressively oppress and tyrannize them, asset strip them of all their property and wealth, make them homeless, destroy their food production and water supplies, disarm them, and then proceed to systematically mass-murder 90% of all Americans.
Israel very craftily deployed the 9-11-01 nuclear attack on America to create the phony War on Terror which is only the handiwork of the World's largest Organized Crime Syndicate, the Rothschild Khazarian Mafia (KM).
Of course we now understand that one of the main reasons Israel nuked America on 9-11-01 and falsely blamed it on imaginary Mideast terrorists, was to create the phony War on Terror, which was their concoction start to finish, just like their ADL run programs to militarize our Police and turn too many of them into stone-cold murderers for any non-compliance.
This phony War on Terror has been used to completely bifurcate America into tow opposing groups, the so-called "Federal Family", the wealthy, and the local now militarized Police against the rest of us, mainstream America, that is, "We The People." We also now know for certain that this phony War on Terror has been designed and used to motivate Americans to illegally attack Israel's enemies in the Mideast on their behalf.
Of course here is the bad payload of this 9-11-01 induced phony war on terror. The Israeli's used their espionage fronts in America and their "owned and controlled" assets which formed a majority in the US Congress to get the law passed allowing them to create and run Homeland Security which established another huge beachhead inside America for their final assault against America, second only to their first big assault in 1913 when they bribed Congress and a President to pass the illegal, Unconstitutional Federal Reserve Act.
We should all now realize that the American masses aka We The People are considered the enemy of the Khazarian Mafia (KM) and their main action-agents the Israeli Likudists who suffer from a very toxic form of Malignant Judaic Tribalism which is a paranoid group disorder which habitually accuses others of what they are actually doing and usually makes first preemptive strikes on any enemy, real or imagined.
Israel has also deployed and detonated stolen nukes as political revenge such as in their recent attack on a Damascus ammo dump in which an Israeli nuke was detonated.
Where did Israel get the nuclear material for these devices? Did they manufacture it themselves? The answer is no.
Israel stole this nuclear bomb material from the United States of America on numerous occasions. Some were stolen as refined weapons grade Plutonium, other times as decommissioned Nuclear Pits as they did when they stole 350 W-54 Davy Crockett Pits out the back door at Pantex in Amarillo, Texas.
As you can imagine, all such nuclear bomb materials were stolen with a wink and a nod from the Bush Crime Cabal with the direct permission of Bush1. One wonders how this could happen?
Political Blackmail has been the other main mechanism of Israeli mainstream political control of America, Europe and other nations.
The answer is the Israelis are the World's top Political Blackmailers and they had a lot of material to work with as far as Bush1 and most Members of Congress and the US Administration. And besides both the Israeli Likudists and the Bush Crime Cabal (BCC) which essentially hijacked the CIA, are working for the same World's largest crime syndicate, the Rothschild Khazarian Mafia (KM).
Bush1 was the quarterback for the Assassination of President Kennedy and was the head of the Bush Crime Cabal (BCC) which was put in place in America by the Rothschild Khazarian Mafia (KM) to serve their needs. His pedophile operations in DC and Omaha using the national security powers of the CIA are legendary as well as his own personal debasements related to this abuse and ritual murder of children.
This has given the Israeli Likudists a great deal of material with which to control Bush1 as well as about 40% of the male members of Congress. For the most part the remaining members of Congress have been corrupted by big campaign donations, incredibly lavish perks and honorariums, and massive bribes renamed as "set-aside allocations" in offshore numbered bank accounts.
This unfortunately has been the usual pattern used by Israeli Likudists on behalf of the Rothschild Khazarian Mafia (KM) also known as the World Moneychangers and the largest Organized crime Syndicate in the World is to compromise, dirty up and/or blackmail most top World leaders.
By thus controlling these top World leaders and also the associated Top Policy Makers of the World, the Khazarian Mafia (KM) has been able to use Israeli Intel to effectively control most political leaders and political policies of most of the World.
Israel's nuclear blackmail of the World is now being fully exposed, is being discussed in the highest councils of government is now in the process of being adequately counteracted.
This sick and twisted means of control using human compromise and nuclear blackmail is now being fully exposed and is in the process of screeching to a halt thanks to some new "America-firsters" in the American Militarily and Intel High Command and a coordinated effort by many retired and active senior Intel Officers all over the World who understand this historical problem with the Khazarians and have had enough of it.
The New US High Military Command is now retaliating for Israel's nuclear attack on America on 9-11-01 and their continuing Nuclear Blackmail.
Israel is now considered an enemy of America by our new High Military Command and they are now waging a covert war against Israel because of this, and because they realize that Israel has deeply penetrated the US Congress, most of the Judiciary and most of the Administrations since the JFK Assassination using Israeli espionage fronts like the ADL, JINSA, the Defense Policy Board, the ADL, the SPLC, Bnai Brith and the like.
Because the US Congress is a puppet of Israel because of AIPAC's money influence as well as the vast blackmail and human compromising of Israeli Intel against many Members of Congress the High Military Command cannot wage an open direct war against Israel.
In response to this nuclear attack on America on 9-11-01, the New High Military Command has now been deploying various sophisticated covert operations undermining the power and penetration of Israeli espionage fronts in America, Europe and other nations.
Numerous very sophisticated covert operations have been deployed against Israel beginning several years after its nuclear attack on America on 9-11-01. These covert operations are not just inside America, but all over the World and as anyone can sense if they follow the International News.
Israel has been taking a beating lately on many fronts. European Corporations and Investment Funds divesting from Israel. Numerous attempts to boycott Israeli products because of their illegal Apartheid against Palestinians and massive land theft accompanied by acts of genocide.
A new secret American Civil War is now being fought in Iraq.
This American secret Civil War is being fought between the good part of the US Military High Command and ISIL/ISIS/Daish forces.
Intel reports claim that these forces have been assembled by Israeli-American "Israeli-first" Dual Citizens inside the DC Power structure, Senator John McCain and retired Generals Vallely and McNierney using the BCC faction of the CIA, Israeli and Saudi mercenary forces.
We now know for certain that Israel supplied 2,000 Toyota pickup trucks with machine guns mounted in the beds and ISIL/ISIS/Daish wounded are being taken to Israel for care.
So the situation appears to be that there is a secret Civil War being fought covertly inside America but also being fought with aerial bombardment and ground support to allies in Iraq and Syria.
The immediate strategy of the new US Military High Command appears to be to continue to drive out the Israeli-owned "Israeli-first" traitors in the US Military at the mid to high level and within the BCC and to continue to wage a very sophisticated covert war against Israel espionage fronts inside America and elsewhere.
So far these US covert operations have been quite successful.
From the way that Israel has been exposed, blocked and dealt with over its attempt to manipulate America into another war for Israel, this time with Syria and Iran, you can imagine that so far these US covert operations have been attaining success against what many thought would have been impossible.
The final goal is of course to decapitate the Khazarian Mafia (KM) from its ability to keep producing an endless, elastic supply of money.
Fortunately America has the highly trained very proficient "Nuclear Snake-eaters."
We know that America has the highly trained incredibly proficient "Nuclear Snake-eaters" who disarmed the nuke set near the Olympic in London in 2012 which was called in by Veterans Today's own columnist Michael Shrimpton. These highly trained specialists have been working hard to find, size and disable the 25 nukes Israel planted in American Cities. So far it is not known how many have been recovered and disarmed.
It has been rumored in high American Intel and Military circles that a very stern warning has been delivered to the Israeli Administration and the Mossad that any more nuclear Gladio-style False-flag attacks in America will be met with a very hard strategically targeted attack on Israeli military sites including the immediate forever destruction of the Dimona Nuclear Base.
For many years it has believed that Israel stored some of these nukes in the basements of their Embassies or certain synagogues.We know that they were held in a Texas fertilizer plant until it was destroyed by a mysterious fire after a Mossad agent sheep-dipped as a Ho
uston Police Officer assassinated US Nuclear Investigator Roland Carnaby on 4-30-08 after he was attempting to meet with Bush1 about what he had discovered about the Texas nukes. Unfortunately Carnaby never understood Bush 2 was involved.
All of the important dots have now been connected and the new US High Military Command is now engaged in a serious covert war with the Rothschild Khazarian Mafia (KM) and Israel.
You can bet that all the dots have already been connected by our new High Military Command. They are operating with a very clear understanding that because Israel attacked America with nukes on 9-11-01, America is technically in a state of war with Israel because of this. Remember this, Israel started it and did so on behalf of the Rothschild Khazarian Mafia (KM) whom it serves.
It is important to understand that there is no Terrorism in the World, but only the criminal attacks of the World's largest Organized Crime Syndicate associated with Israel, the Rothschild Khazarian Mafia (KM). And these attacks are designed to destabilize the nations of the World so they can be asset and resource stripped by the Rothschild Khazarian Mafia (KM).
And it is important to note that the fact based Intel we have proving that Israel has a strong nuclear stockpile comprised of hundreds of nuclear Pits and weapons grade Plutonium stolen from America is overwhelming and based on actual Satellite, aircraft, and vehicle based gamma ray and neutron sensors.
Stay tuned because this covert American Civil War is bound to get very, very interesting in weeks and months to follow. If Israel gets crazy because it looks like President Obama will not yield in his efforts to finalize a peaceful Nuclear Agreement with Iran, expect the new American Military High command to retaliate appropriately.
By now most VT readers understand that America has been under siege by the Rothschild Khazarian Mafia (KM) and their main action-agent Israel for many years, motivated by these Khazarian's incessant revenge against Americans for successfully leaving the British Colonial system in 1776.
Unless Israeli espionage fronts are fully prosecuted and eliminated, all the corrupt Israeli-owned Members of Congress are booted out, arrested or unelected, and the Rothchild Khazarian Mafia (KM) is stopped cold, America is doomed. This stark reality must motivate us all to share this vital information with our friends and family and do everything we can to get the truth out to all America about this sad reality we find ourselves in.
Remember it was these Khazarians that ran the Bolshevik Revolution in Russian, murdering 22 million the first several years and a final total of 100 million during their regime. It is the same families that were behind the Bolshevik Revolution that have been working so hard to infiltrate, hijack, asset strip and progressively destroy America.
It is high time for Americans to rise up and demand that the Controlled Major Mass Media (CMMM) which is actually an illegal monopoly, a News Cartel, be broken up under existing anti-trust laws, RICO prosecutions and espionage prosecutions since the CMMM is functioning as an Israeli espionage front inside America.
And it is long over due for the World Leaders to publicly declare that Israel is a Nuclear Terror State that nuked America on 9-11-01 as well as other nations and has been using nuclear blackmail to manipulate the leaders of many nations to support Israel when they would not otherwise do so.
This criminal behavior by Israel on behalf of the Khazarian Mafia (KM) must be stopped one way or another, by whatever means is necessary. And all Israeli espionage fronts inside America must be publicly declared, fully prosecuted and eliminated.
Preston James, Ph.D
Social Psychologist with Doctorate from Major Midwest Big Ten University. Retired after serving the community for over 36 years during which time there were numerous contacts with those associated with Intel and Law Enforcement.


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1.21 – The Search
Jotunhall
Erik's weight on Einarr's narrow shoulders slowed him considerably as he made for the inlet where the Gufuskalam waited with Tyr and their supplies. The man had tried to protest, but every time anything so much as brushed his injured leg he paled.
For Erik's part, he limped on his good leg, dragging the bad one behind and panting with exertion. The fimbulvulf was restrained, at least for now, which meant that Einarr had some time to search out an entrance to the Hall. But before he could allow himself to do that, he had to get Erik to Tyr. The old sailor had been around long enough to know a touch of medicine.
Blood had begun to well from the leg as the wounds warmed, but the initial freezing had been a boon. More worrisome was the bone: he hoped it was something Tyr could set.
Erik slowed. Einarr glanced at his friend: the man's face had grown pale.
"Come on. Nearly there."
Erik nodded, his jaw slack.
"Talk to me, Erik. Stay awake. You can pass out once you're back on the boat."
"Right, right."
Shock was setting in. This could be bad.
"Look, you can see where it gets lighter up ahead. We're almost out of the woods, and then Tyr will fix you up."
"Oh, gods. You ever been treated by him?" He still sounded dazed, but at least talking would keep him conscious. Einarr could probably carry him across his shoulders if he had to, but it wasn't something he wanted to test, either. "Man's got the touch of a mule."
"Well let's hope Father finds us a new Battle Chanter while he's out hunting the Grendel, then, eh?"
"Yeah." He grunted in pain, but they were emerging out of the woods and onto the top of the cliff face they had scaled just hours before.
Einarr helped Erik lean against a tree trunk and took the rope from about his shoulders. "I'm going to tie a harness and then try to get Tyr's attention. We should have enough rope I can get you down there, at least."
"Might I suggest… a fire?" Erik was still breathing heavily, and the dazed look was returning to his eye.
"Yeah, that's not a bad idea. Stay with me, here."
"Right. Sure. Just really… tired over here for some reason."
"You're not allowed to pass out until you're back on the Gufuskalam, understand? That's an order." Einarr tugged the last knot tight.
Erik chuckled feebly. "Yes, sir."
"Ah, there we go." Einarr took two steps and jumped to catch hold of a dead branch on a sick-looking pine. It snapped halfway up, and Einarr smirked in satisfaction as he landed in the snow. "Fire won't be much for heat, but it should at least get Tyr's attention down there."
"Hey, kid." Erik's voice was labored, but he was trying to stay awake at least. Einarr tried not to twitch at being called 'kid' again after so many years as he struck flint against the flat of his blade. "Thanks. Jus' wanted to… make sure… I said that."
"Stay with me, Erik." The branch was now a burning brand. He waved it over his head, staring at the Gufuskalam below as though he could will Tyr to look their direction more swiftly.
The boat began to row in their direction. Thank the gods. Einarr set the brand down over the lip of the cliff, the fire over the open water, and turned back inland. "Okay, Erik. Let's get you in the harness."
The burly man lay unconscious in the snowbank, his back still propped up by the tree trunk.
With Erik out cold, Einarr had to get Tyr up the cliff face in order to safely lower Erik back down, but eventually they managed. The older man looked grim as he promised to do what he could, but Einarr was sure Erik would pull through. The Vidofnings were tough, after all.
Now, as the sun dropped toward the treetops in the distance and the light began to fade, Einarr crept through the forest on his own and started at every sound. Tyr had tried to convince him to stay on the boat for the night, but the longer he waited the more likely the wolf would have freed itself. Deeper into the forest he moved, and nearer to the great Hall at its center. Einarr shivered in spite of his heavy wool cloak: the farther into the forest he went, the colder it grew. He thought he was further inland than where they had fought the wolf, now, but he could not tell for certain.
Einarr would need to find shelter of some sort before night fell, and it would need to be some place the fimbulvulf wouldn't fit. He blinked, and realized only then that the growing darkness was not just a matter of the thick wood. Hel. He scanned his surroundings.
A brighter patch of forest caught his attention, not too far off, and within he could see the dark grey stone of one of those strange pillars. Worth a shot.
The terrain opened up a little as he approached the pillar, so that the light of the rising moon actually reached the ground. Inside a clearing, the pillar rose from a pile of smaller rocks and pierced the darkening sky. Einarr pursed his lips: this did not look promising.
The ground shook beneath his feet, and then a pause. Then it happened again. Einarr looked up in the second pause, just before a third shaking tumbled loose some of the smaller rocks about the pillar.
A man with skin the color of a frozen corpse waded through the forest as though it were tall grass and whistled. The fimbulvulf bayed in response, but the sound did not cover the noise of a rolling stone from the clearing ahead.
Now he saw a blackness in the rocks around the bottom of the pillar, a hole revealed by the tremors of the jotün's steps. Einarr didn't think twice about the dubious safety of such a cave: it would keep him out of the fimbulvulf's jaws and the jotün's pot alike, and it might even give him a place to light a fire for the night.
1.20 – Fimbulvulf
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