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Justice George Sutherland (1862-1942) – Guest Essayist: Daniel A. Cotter
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Justice George Sutherland: One of the Four Horsemen
In the Supreme Court's history, six justices were born outside of the United States. The fifth of those born on foreign soil was George Sutherland (second born in England). After a career in private practice and public office, Sutherland became an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court in 1923, and would figure prominently in the New Deal jurisprudence as one of the "Four Horsemen" of the Supreme Court.
George Sutherland was born on March 25, 1862, in Buckinghamshire, England, to Alexander George Sutherland and Frances Sutherland (nee Slater). His father, a convert to The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, moved his family to the Utah Territory in 1863 and pursued prospecting, as well as other occupations, including practicing law, there. His father later renounced his Mormon faith. At the age of seventeen, Sutherland enrolled in Brigham Young Academy (now Brigham Young University) and, upon graduation, attended the University of Michigan Law School.
Sutherland did not graduate from law school, but was admitted to the bar in Michigan, and returned to Utah to join his father's law practice. Sutherland practiced law in Utah for almost a decade. During that time, he also served as a State Senator in the first Utah Senate. In 1900, he ran for and was elected to the United States House of Representatives, defeating his former law partner. After one term, Sutherland returned to Utah and private practice, preparing for a run for a United States Senate seat.
In 1905, he became a U.S. Senator and served two terms, establishing a strong reputation for his mastery of the Constitution. Sutherland also advocated for women's rights, sponsoring the Nineteenth Amendment in the Senate and working hard for its passage and ratification. Sutherland is also considered one of the main proponents behind the passage of the Federal Employer Liability Act, which established a worker's compensation system. In his last year as Senator, Sutherland served as President of the American Bar Association.
Upon leaving the Senate, he remained in Washington, D.C., where he practiced law and was a close advisor to President Warren Harding. On September 5, 1922, Harding nominated Sutherland to the vacancy created by Justice John Clarke's retirement. Sutherland was confirmed by voice vote the same day and took his oath on October 21, 1922. Along with fellow Justices James McReynolds, Pierce Butler and Willis Van Devanter, Sutherland became part of a conservative bloc on the Supreme Court that became known as the "Four Horsemen." During his sixteen years on the Court, Sutherland voted with the majority to invalidate seventeen acts of Congress, including several of the "New Deal" initiatives advanced by President Franklin Roosevelt's administration.
The Four Horsemen
When Van Devanter and McReynolds were joined by Sutherland and then Butler in early 1923, they formed a powerful conservative faction on the Court, first under Chief Justice William Howard Taft and then under Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes. In the 1932 Term, their cohesiveness on Court decisions resulted in the nickname "The Four Horsemen" from the national press (a reference to the "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse"). From 1932 to 1937, the Four Horsemen (together with Chief Justice Hughes and Justice Owen Roberts) issued opinions invalidating much of President Roosevelt's New Deal legislation, including the Agricultural Adjustment Act, the Federal Farm Bankruptcy Act, the Railroad Act, and the Coal Mining Act. The Four Horsemen also ruled with Justices Roberts and Hughes that the National Industrial Act and minimum wage laws for women and children were unconstitutional. One of the last opinions joined by the four justices was a dissent in Associated Press v. National Labor Relations Board (1937), a case in which the majority held that the Wagner Act's prohibition of unfair labor practices applied to the Associated Press and the First Amendment did not shield the AP from the Act. Sutherland, writing for the Four Horsemen, dissented:
No one can read the long history which records the stern and often bloody struggles by which these cardinal rights [in the First Amendment] were secured, without realizing how necessary it is to preserve them against any infringement, however slight….For the saddest epitaph which can be carved in memory of a vanished liberty is that it was lost because its possessors failed to stretch forth a saving hand while yet there was time.
The Four Horsemen rode to the Supreme Court in one car every day to discuss strategy and positions, and were opposed to laws regulating labor as well as state economic regulation. The Supreme Court's invalidation of much of the New Deal led to a potential constitutional crisis when President Roosevelt proposed a court-packing plan that would have added a new justice for each sitting justice over the age of 70. (The Constitution does not specify the number of justices who sit on the Supreme Court, and the current composition of nine justices, which was also in effect at the time of Roosevelt's proposal, is set by the Judiciary Act of 1869.) The crisis was averted when Justice Roberts voted to uphold a Washington minimum wage law in West Coast Hotel v. Parrish (1937). Known as the "switch in time that saved nine," recent scholars have concluded that Roberts actually cast his vote in this case before the court-packing legislation was introduced, rather than as a result of political pressure stemming from Roosevelt's effort to reconstitute the Court. Sutherland considered retirement from the Court several times, but was determined to remain on the bench so long as President Roosevelt continued his efforts to pack the Court. Once that plan was defeated, Sutherland gave notice of his plans to retire and did so on January 17, 1938, at the age of 75.
Sutherland's Other Work on the Court
In his more than fifteen years on the Court, Sutherland wrote a number of other important decisions, including Powell v. Alabama, a 1932 case that overturned a conviction in the Scottsboro Boys Case because the defendant was deprived of counsel. He also wrote the majority opinion in U.S. v. Curtiss-Wright Export Corp., a case that established the president's strong powers in foreign affairs.
Upon his retirement, Sutherland was replaced by Stanley Reed. Combined with the retirement of Van Devanter the previous year, The Four Horsemen were no more and Roosevelt saw a number of New Deal victories from the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court has not seen such a consistent voting bloc since the Four Horsemen and one wonders if we will see its equal in the future. To date, Sutherland is the only Utahan to sit on the Supreme Court.
Dan Cotter is a partner at Butler Rubin Saltarelli & Boyd LLP and an Adjunct Professor at The John Marshall Law School, where he teaches SCOTUS Judicial Biographies. The article contains his opinions and is not to be attributed to anyone else.
March 24, 2017 /1 Comment/by Janine Turner and Cathy Gillespie
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Publius Senex Dassault says:
Very interesting essay.
I did know and had never considered that foreign born citizens could serve as SCOTUS justices.
Roosevelt's threat an attempt seems to validate many founding fathers concerns that the temptation to rule edict or fiat is always a threat to freedom and rule of law. Or as Daniel Webster so eloquently said:
"God grants liberty only to those who love it and are always ready to guard and defend it."
"There are men in all ages who mean to govern well, but they mean to govern. They promise to be good masters, but they mean to be masters"
"The Constitution was made to guard the people against the dangers of good intentions"
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The Association for the integration of the disabled in the Mar Menor region, Aidemar has already released its expected calendar for 2019 that was publicly presented yesterday in the library of San Javier.
On this occasion it was the photographer Fernando Grego who, in a disinterested way, has collaborated with the family of Aidemar to produce a calendar in which the daily life of the children of the Special Education School of San Javier is collected.
The twelve months of the year are dedicated to show in a playful and artistic way the activities that children usually develop in the center.
The music, the theater, the sports, the kitchen, the garden, the games in the park, or your visits to the San Javier library include some of the photographs that also include physiotherapy or speech therapy sessions, and other educational and recreational activities in those models and photographer have managed to provide a happy and fun vision to each month of the year.
The councilors Teresa Foncuberta and Catalina Pérez, present at the event agreed to highlight the work carried out one more year from Aidemar and encouraged the purchase of the calendar in support of the association.
The event was attended by the president of Aidemar, Francisco García and a large audience that could closely watch the photographs used in the calendar that will be exposed for a week in the Bilitoeca.
As a novelty this year, the Calendar incorporates pictographs to facilitate its understanding to people with communication difficulties.
Calendars can be purchased at any of the Aidemar centers and can also be found at CC Dos Mares during the weekends of November and December.


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Jeanne Chézard de Matel (6 de novembro de 1596 - 1670) foi uma mística francesa que fundou a Ordem do Verbo Encarnado e do Santíssimo Sacramento, cuja regra e constituição foram aprovadas em 1633 com o objetivo principal da educação dos jovens.

Vida
Jeanne nasceu em 6 de novembro de 1596, em Roanne, na Diocese de Lyon, na França. Ela era filha de Jean Chézard, um oficial do exército francês e nobre, e de sua esposa, Jeanne Chaurier, cujos primeiros quatro filhos nasceram mortos ou morreram ainda bebês. Jean foi batizado no mesmo dia na Igreja de Santo Estêvão. À medida que crescia em sua espiritualidade, ela foi atraída especialmente por Maria, a Mãe do Verbo Encarnado, por São José e por Miguel Arcanjo.

Em 1608, com a idade de 12 anos, Jeanne foi autorizada a fazer sua primeira comunhão. Na adolescência, ela viveu uma vida social ativa, adorando festas, dança, diversão e risos.

Em 1616, seu pai queria que ela se casasse, mas Jeanne sentiu que Deus a estava chamando para a vida religiosa, mas ela não estava certa. Houve uma época em que ela pensava que tinha vocação carmelita e, mais tarde, considerou ingressar nas ursulinas. Também parece de seus escritos que ela ponderou tornar-se membro da Visitação e das ordens franciscanas. Durante seus vinte anos, ela passou seis anos tentando discernir sua vocação. Jeanne foi dotada com o dom da contemplação infusa e teve experiências vivas da presença de Deus.

Em 2 de julho de 1625, aos 29 anos, guiada por seus diretores espirituais, Jeanne começou o trabalho de fundação da Ordem do Verbo Encarnado e do Santíssimo Sacramento com duas companheiras em Roanne, mas logo se mudou para Lyon. Nos primeiros estágios, ela pensou em nomear a Ordem com o nome do Cordeiro de Deus, cuja paz traria "um relacionamento gentil e pacífico entre Deus e nossa alma". Ainda assim, na oração e no discernimento, é dito que Jesus revelou a ela que o nome da Ordem deveria ser apenas "Verbo encarnado, pois nisso está expresso tudo o que eu sou".

Monsenhor de Miron, o arcebispo de Lyon, morreu inesperadamente após ter ocupado a Sé arquepiscopal por apenas dois anos. Seu sucessor, o cardeal Alphonse-Louis du Plessis de Richelieu, irmão do famoso primeiro-ministro de Luís XIII, manteve uma oposição inabalável à fundação da Madre de Matel. Confrontada com as disposições do novo arcebispo, a situação da Madre de Matel tornou-se difícil e crítica. Muitas mulheres se juntaram a Jeanne com o desejo de viver uma vida religiosa. Durante esses anos, Jeanne procurou obter consentimento para fundar a Ordem em Roanne, Lyon e Paris. Enquanto aguardava a aprovação da igreja para estabelecer o novo grupo como uma ordem, a comunidade estabeleceu internatos para meninas.

Ao longo de sua vida, tanto pessoalmente quanto como fundadora, Jeanne encontrou oposição, críticas e outras dificuldades. Ela até demorou a cumprir seu desejo de tomar o hábito e fazer os votos religiosos para estabelecer a Ordem. Foi apenas em seu leito de morte que o desejo de Jeanne foi realizado. Contra todas as probabilidades, Jeanne de Matel recebeu o hábito da ordem que havia fundado e fez sua profissão religiosa, poucas horas antes de sua morte, na madrugada de 11 de setembro de 1670.

Irmãs do Verbo Encarnado
Ela estabeleceu quatro fundações da Ordem na França: Avignon (1639); Grenoble (1643); Paris (1644); e Lyon (1655). Mosteiros adicionais foram estabelecidos em Anduze (1697) e Roquemaure (1697). Durante a Revolução Francesa, as casas do Verbo Encarnado compartilharam o destino de todas as casas religiosas em todo o país e foram suprimidas pelo decreto de 1790.

As Irmãs que sobreviveram à perseguição foram dispersas. Muitos lutaram para permanecer fiéis ao seu compromisso com o Verbo Encarnado, protegendo as relíquias e os escritos de Joana, e os outros documentos orientadores de sua Ordem. Em 1817, a Ordem foi restabelecida na aldeia de Azerables, França.

Em 23 de março de 1852, respondendo ao pedido do Bispo Odin do Texas, Ir. Claire Valentine, Ir. Ange Barre, Ir. Dominic Ravier e Ir. Ephrem Satin viajaram de Lyon para o Texas para servir no campo da educação. Após uma viagem de 3 meses e 7 meses em Galveston, aprendendo inglês e espanhol, as Irmãs desembarcaram no então Point Isabel em meados de janeiro de 1853 e viajaram para Brownsville. Casas também foram fundadas em Cleveland, Ohio e México. A Ordem ajudou a estabelecer outra Ordem, as Irmãs da Caridade do Verbo Encarnado.

Venerável
Em 7 de março de 1992, o Papa João Paulo II declarou que ela tinha vivido uma vida de santidade heroica e concedeu-lhe o título de Venerável .

Legado
As Irmãs do Verbo Encarnado e do Santíssimo Sacramento de Victoria, Texas, junto com as Irmãs Congregações em Corpus Christi, Texas e Houston, Texas, e Cleveland, Ohio, e com muitas irmãs no México, agora servem nas Américas, Europa e África  Eles servem principalmente por meio de ministérios de oração, educação cristã e saúde, de acordo com as necessidades da Igreja hoje.

A Academia do Santíssimo Sacramento está localizada em San Antonio, Texas.

Jeanne de Matel é frequentemente citada no romance The Cathedral de Joris-Karl Huysmans, onde a personagem central, Durtal, pensa em escrever sua biografia.

Ver também

 Ordem do Verbo Encarnado e Santíssimo Sacramento

Ligações externas

 Letter of John Paul II to Reverend Mother Gloria Leticia Ramirez Godoy, Superior General of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word, 18 October 1995, Libreria Editrice Vaticana
Fundadores de ordens religiosas
Mortos em 1670
Nascidos em 1596

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Release date USA: 2019-06-28
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Computer-assisted reporting describes the use of computers to gather and analyze the data necessary to write news stories.

The spread of computers, software and the Internet changed how reporters work. Reporters routinely collect information in databases, analyze public records with spreadsheets and statistical programs, study political and demographic change with geographic information system mapping, conduct interviews by e-mail, and research background for articles on the Web.

Collectively this has become known as computer-assisted reporting, or CAR. It is closely tied to "precision" or analytic journalism, which refer specifically to the use of techniques of the social sciences and other disciplines by journalists.

History and development

One researcher argues the "age of computer-assisted reporting" began in 1952, when CBS television used a UNIVAC I computer to analyze returns from the U.S. presidential election. One of the earliest examples came in 1967, after riots in Detroit, when Philip Meyer of the Detroit Free Press used a mainframe computer to show that people who had attended college were equally likely to have rioted as were high school dropouts.

Since the 1950s, computer-assisted developed to the point that databases became central to the journalist's work by the 1980s. In his book, Precision Journalism, the first edition of which was written in 1969, Philip Meyer argues that a journalist must make use of databases and surveys, both computer-assisted. In the 2002 edition, he goes even further and states that "a journalist has to be a database manager".

In 2001, computers had reached a critical mass in American newsrooms in terms of general computer use, online research, non-specialist content searching, and daily frequency of online use, showing that CAR has become ubiquitous in the United States.

Tools and techniques

The techniques expanded from polling and surveying to a new opportunity for journalists: using the computer to analyze huge volumes of government records. The first example of this type may have been Clarence Jones of The Miami Herald, who in 1969 worked with a computer to find patterns in the criminal justice system. Other notable early practitioners included David Burnham of The New York Times, who in 1972 used a computer to expose discrepancies in crime rates reported by the police; Elliot Jaspin of The Providence Journal, who in 1986 matched databases to expose school bus drivers with bad driving histories and criminal records; and Bill Dedman of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, who received the Pulitzer Prize for his 1988 investigation, The Color of Money, which dealt with mortgage lending discrimination and redlining in middle-income black neighborhoods.

Professional organizations

In the last 15 years, journalism organizations such as the National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting (NICAR, a program of Investigative Reporters and Editors) and the Danish International Center for Analytical Reporting (DICAR), have been created solely to promote the use of CAR in newsgathering. Many other organizations, such as the Society of Professional Journalists, the Canadian Association of Journalists and the University of King's College in Halifax, Nova Scotia, offer CAR training or workshops. Journalists have also created mailing lists to share ideas about CAR, including NICAR-L, CARR-L and JAGIS-L.

See also
 Automated journalism
 Data-driven journalism

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Journalism


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The Galil Córdova is an assault rifle designed and developed by Colombian company Indumil, based on the Galil AR. It is the main assault rifle of the Colombian Armed Forces and National Police.

The Córdova is named after Colombian independence hero José María Córdova.

History
With the escalation of the Colombian conflict and the restrictions on the sale of arms and spare parts from manufacturing countries, the government was forced to find a supplier that would satisfy not only the demands of the conflict, but also guarantee the continuous supply of new material, spare parts, but and more importantly, the transfer of technology.

In 1994, Israel sold Galils under license and assembly equipment to the Colombian state company Indumil in 1994.

In 2015, Indumil developed a prototype semi-automatic Galil AR.

In 2020, Indumil reported the sale of 8,000 Córdova under a contract of USD$10 million. In 2021, Haiti said that they are looking into potentially purchasing the Córdovas.

Design
A modernization kit of the Galil SAR was produced to improve its current characteristics, allowing the placement of combat accessories (sights, flashlights, laser, foregrip) and improve ergonomics and user comfort through a telescoping stock.

With the conversion kit in place, the need arose to carry out a second update to the weapon, improving some of its technical characteristics (weight, barrel length, caliber, rate of fire and ergonomics), making it also an urban defense tactical rifle adapted to the current security needs of Colombia.

Variants

Córdova 8
A version of the Córdova with an 8 inch barrel.

Córdova 13
A version of the Córdova with a 13 inch barrel.

Córdova 18
A version of the Córdova with an 18 inch barrel.

Galil-C Pistol
A version of the Córdova with a short barrel and pistol grip with no stock.

Users

 : A contract was signed on September 2019 for 8,000 Córdovas for a cost of USD$10 million.

Potential Users
 : In 2021, Haiti said that there are looking into Colombian-made Córdovas.

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References

Weapons of Colombia
Assault rifles
5.56 mm firearms


Backyard Poultry Forum • View topic - Chicken death!
Post subject: Re: Chicken death!
Thanks so much everyone for your answers and support!
Hi, it is with great sadness that I have to report another violent death of one of my lovely chickens! I'll attach photos. There is no sign of where the predator has entered the coup. It appears that the poor little chicken was in her dust bath. What sort of creature bites off the head and neck? I'm just trying to work out how to reduce the file size of the photo so I can upload it.
Why would the head and neck be missing?
Has the pen got chicken wire over the top or is it open?
Sorry for your girls. Witnessing that would have been stressful for the others too.
Foxes decapitate. How tall is the fenced area? A fox could climb 1.8 m. If it is a fox, he'll keep coming back.
Agree with Okaru a fox will climb that easily. It could also be a goshawk, they will often take just the head.
Also, there was no blood on or around where the chicken was. Is that 'normal'?
That's very typical of cats in my experience, whether feral or roaming domestic-owned. We have many foxes and raptors around constantly, but I've lost more chooks and baby chickens to cats and magpies than to foxes or hawks/eagles.
A pair of magpies the other day having another red hot attempt at some Silkies I'd let out for some grass, have lost adult birds to them and of course they can't carry off a whole body, just what they can.
Baby alpaca here at the moment, hawks do very regular checks that it is not alone, and take in the chook pens in the fly-by (just in case there is something easy to pick off).
Sorry to keep going on about it but as you can see in the photos there is no head or neck, just the frame of the trachea and the rest of the body. It almost looks surgical. The head and neck were nowhere to be seen. Is that what I could expect from all of these predators?
Yes, but not as a fixed rule - they are individuals, and behaviours are a mix of instinct and learning from parents and watching others.


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December 13, 2019 December 13, 2019 by Andrew Hinkinson
Woke unexpectedly at 4.40am. I was having a lovely dream. Looked at the news on my phone. Realised I'd woken to a nightmare. A victory for lies, smears, the rich and smug. A crushing humiliation heaped on the sick, the disabled, NHS workers, firefighters, the homeless, the poor, the working poor, those on zero hour contracts, pro-Europeans, those who want to study but can't afford to, immigrants, anyone fighting for justice, access to courts and legal protections, single parents, teachers, carers, those needing care, anyone who struggles to provide public services already in crisis on the brink of collapse.
The biggest win for the Tories ever. Five years of them transforming this country in a disaster capitalism revolution, starting with leaving the EU in January with no trade deal in place by the end of 2020, so no deal with our biggest, oldest trading partners. Those of us who stand with consciences, sense and compassion will watch in horror as the UK collapses in a mess for which the rest of the British public will only have themselves to blame. The country will become the 51st state of the USA in all but the paperwork as the country rolls over for a US trade deal that will see a flood of food and goods enter the market that are banned from sale in the EU for good reasons of public health and animal welfare.
Scotland will have its referendum in defiance of Johnson's totalitarian regime, and independence will win that vote. Johnson will deem it illegitimate, Scotland will move ahead anyway, Johnson will legislate to take back control from the Scottish Parliament – and a civil war could, quite conceivably, result, with English troops sent across the border. Those supporting Scotland's right to self-determination in the rest of the UK will be deemed traitors and forced to flee across the border.
Tory voters, you've been promised much by a serial liar incapable of ever telling the truth. Everything you need to live will cost you more and you will starve for want of help from a government that has no interest in helping anyone but those who need no help at all, the rich and powerful.
What a success story this has been for the Tories. And yet…
People who are downtrodden, ignored, marginalised, and persecuted, a kind of apathy among them only goes so far. Then they rise. The most stupid will eventually wake up to the fact that they've been used and conned. No headline in a fascist newspaper or social media ad telling lies will head off their fury and discontent. Services dismantled and discontinued, prices going up, food getting nastier and harder to find and pay for… These and more degradations of the life and society we all once enjoyed will be noticed and toleration will only go so far.
And every Tory voter is responsible for what is to come. Only some will brazenly stand by their voting decision. A majority will come to know shame, and deny, hide that they voted for this.
At this point of the Tories' greatest victory, let those of us who stand against them take note: the hour of their greatest defeat draws closer. And yes, I will go there with the following analogy: even as Hitler rose to speak at the Nuremberg Rallies, his death by his own hand in a bunker grew closer. History shows us the horror elected dictators can inflict; it also shows us that brutality, stupidity, ignorance and wickedness eventually burn themselves out and are rejected as the tide turns against them. When society and order are turned on their head and razed to the ground, new shoots of hope and positive transformation can be seen peeking from the ashes.
There are many angry people today. There will be more as the next five years unfold. Flashpoints will be revealed, often unexpected. The resumption of fracking; the bankruptcy of NHS trusts and private social care providers; an inescapable scandal; riots in impoverished areas; hungry children with barely covered feet.
The collection of nations now only temporarily known as the UK will be unrecognisable in five years' time compared to today, when it was already a house of conveniently placed cards that could blow over at any minute, shattering illusions of comfort and continuity. We will be unable to go back. But we will be able to go forwards, with a different kind of change. We will not then rebuild. Instead, we will build something new to address the wrongs.
The children who become adults will not remember what was before they were born. But human instinct will drive them to seek something better than what their parents and grandparents inflicted on them. Every dark turn of history supported by the masses is rejected by them at some point. We will get there, those of us still alive to see it.
I ask that we be observant, that we plan the revolution to follow the one that began on this cold, bitter night for hope and what used to be common decency – and hold onto the good. Look, and if you know a neighbour or friend is suffering, ask if you can help. It might be a pint of milk, or a little money for the electricity meter, or a pair of trousers for a child that your own child no longer fits into. Like the best of the old days, not the barking mad vision of old days that never were, which some voted for and want back. You can't get back what never existed in the first place.
This nightmare is reality. But so too is love, compassion, the human spirit. These cannot be legislated against with any measure of success. They are fundamental and durable, even now. Believe in them. Cultivate them. Fight and work and play together. Hope. Do not roll over. Resist. Subvert. Defy.
A government that wins by deceit subverts and perverts democracy. It only has legitimacy for those who bought into the lies and voted for it, and they will not all forever see things as they do today.
We are at the point of Peak Tory. Things will not all go their way in the next five years and the trajectory determined for them, eventually, is down. Push them in that direction, relentlessly. They will lose, in time. Not today or tomorrow but when the truth and fate and the natural turn of the tide makes it impossible for them to resist.
I haven't even touched upon the part the climate emergency will play in local and global politics and society. But it will increasingly impact upon every living creature on the planet.
Hope for a better future but be prepared to fight for it. And to be labelled a traitor, an agitant, a subversive and even a terrorist for it – even when your actions are non-violent but disruptive. Do not cooperate with the State. Do not passively accept your fate. Do not fall silent in response to evil. For this is an evil, vicious government. Because it has cheated votes from the foolish and been embraced by the uncaring, it has no authority or legitimacy for what it is about to begin doing. For a government to have respect, it must not deceive those it is meant to serve.
Above all else, know this: any triumph of darkness is a temporary thing. Light always returns.
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Let's Deconstruct a Deconversion Story: The Case of Rhett and Link
This article was originally published on The Gospel Coalition:
Confession: When I was a kid, I was in love with Ricky Schroder. He was the only one for me. (Except for a short hiatus after The Karate Kid, when Ralph Macchio was my all in all for a few months.) That tow-headed heartthrob who took my breath away with every episode of the 1980s sitcom Silver Spoons.
As much as I felt undying love for Ricky Schroder, I knew little about him. I didn't have the opportunity to open my laptop (they didn't yet exist) or turn on our home computer (we didn't own one), hop on YouTube, and watch my future husband walk me through his breakfast choices, morning drive, and whimsical musings. I couldn't check his Instagram for updates every hour or tweet at him with the real possibility he might tweet back. The best chance I had of communicating with him was writing a letter to his fan club. I never got a reply. I was crushed. If I would've found out he was a former Christian now identifying as agnostic, it would have broken my heart. But it wouldn't have shaken my own faith.
Around the time I was nursing a wounded ego for being stood up by the Ricky Schroder fan club, Neil Postman made a prediction in his 1985 book, Amusing Ourselves to Death. Postman posited that in the future, we would be oppressed not by an outside force like "Big Brother" in George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984. Rather, he foretold, "people will come to love their oppression, to adore the technologies that undo their capacities to think," pointing to Aldous Huxley's satirical Brave New World. He predicted that with the rise of technology and communication, people wouldn't be deprived of information, but rather they would be given so much that they would become passive and egocentric. He feared that "truth would be lost in a sea of irrelevance." Fast forward 35 years to a day replete with a global internet and smartphones, and Postman's words ring with the chill of prophetic accuracy.
It's no wonder, then, that every time we turn around there is yet another deconversion story being proffered as the newest ex-evangelical smoking gun. The most recent—and arguably most influential—one has come from entertainers and YouTube sensations Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal of the Good Mythical Morning channel and Ear Biscuits podcast.
Power of Deconversion Stories
Rhett and Link have grown their brand performing hilarious satirical songs and engaging in zany stunts such as duct-taping themselves together, playing wedgie-hangman, crushing glow sticks in a meat-grinder, and flinging bags of dog feces at one another's faces. With guest appearances on The TODAY Show, Live with Kelly, and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, their stars have been rising for the past few years, swelling their net worth to an estimated $23 million. They were also Christians, former missionaries, and Campus Crusade (now Cru) staff members.
When they each recorded videos walking fans through their spiritual-deconstruction stories in February, it shot through the internet like a bolt of lightning. Over the course of a few days, social-media newsfeeds became inundated with hot takes, responses, disagreements, and praise for the comedy duo. The comment sections of their Reddit, Facebook, and YouTube pages reveal that their stories inspired many atheists and touched the hearts of some folks who experienced similar deconversion journeys, describing the videos as "beautiful," "candid," and "vulnerable."
Several people reached out to me personally, including pastors who reported that the faith of several kids in their youth groups was rocked by the broadcasts, leaving them shaken and doubting. After all, when someone is conversant in apologetics and theology, knows his Bible, and can anticipate my suspicions and objections, it's difficult to simply pass him off as someone who never really understood Christianity. Blend that with Rhett and Link's magnetic personalities, and it's no wonder the faith of many Christians has been unsettled.
The stories themselves weren't so different from others that have lit up social media over the past few years. For Rhett, it started with questions relating to science, the age of the earth, and evolution. It morphed into doubts surrounding biblical reliability, the historicity of the resurrection, and the general idea of hell and judgment. But as both Rhett and Link recounted, there was something brewing underneath the intellectual questions. They both felt a deep discomfort with biblical sexual ethics, which they perceived to oppress women and their LGBTQ+ friends.
Deconstructing Deconstruction
Reasonable answers exist for each notion the duo passed along that, in their opinion, defeats the truth of Christianity.
Since the release of their stories, several apologists and scholars have offered sound rebuttals to some of the claims made by Rhett in particular. I imagine those types of responses will continue to roll in. As an apologist, my knee-jerk reaction was also to grab my computer and start typing refutations with the force of a thousand suns. But I don't think it's the actual arguments themselves people have found so persuasive. It's the people behind the arguments. The youth-group kids left flustered and agitated by doubt might've been entirely unperturbed had they heard those arguments from another source. But the same timeworn skepticism the church has interacted with since its inception is given a fresh dose of potency when delivered to a whole new generation by cool and funny guys who've become a fixture of their childhood.
This brings us to the salient question. How can two guys who make a living as YouTube personalities go from making possum corndogs one day to throwing 2,000 years of Christian history under the bus the next? Why were so many people rattled and even persuaded by them? Could it be that the cultural influences driving these deconstruction stories needs to be re-examined, rather than Christianity itself?
Maybe the whole deconversion narrative is due for a bit of deconstruction.
Media Platform's Persuasive Power
When I was 11, I only had the opportunity to "see" Ricky Schroder once a week. As an actor playing a character on a TV show, my access was limited. I might get a new episode once a week if I was lucky. With the YouTube-ification of our culture, though, consumers are connecting not with actors playing characters, but real people who allow them to peek behind the curtain of their lives. They offer videos that present everything from video-game hacks to make-up tutorials to opinions about political and religious issues. And we don't have to wait a week for the next episode—in many cases there's a new upload every single day. This creates a sense of community, in which we come to experience love and loyalty for our favorite YouTube celebrities.
Our cultural moment is a cauldron of information and celebrity worship in which the cult of personality can ferment and grow. With every hit of the "like" button, the personalities we've subscribed to have become our authorities for truth.
Take Rhett, for example. One element of his deconstruction story that's particularly compelling to young people is his seemingly exhaustive knowledge of Christian apologetics. With the precision of a gifted lawyer, he laid out roadblocks to the objections he knew would follow his statements. By naming several apologists such as Lee Strobel, Josh McDowell, Tim Keller, and Ravi Zacharias, he knocked the legs out from under their arguments. There's a good chance the Christian kid who looks up to Rhett (and probably doesn't ever crack open his Bible) will never read those authors now. When Rhett says he's read all the Ravi Zacharias books and found them uncompelling, the church kid probably won't even bother with more than 30 books, containing decades worth of complex and carefully thought-out arguments that have been tested by time, debate, and rigorous scholarship. Now, the debate stops at Rhett's conclusions.
Trading One Worldview for Another
Rhett was careful to say he doesn't think these apologists are intentionally deceiving anyone. This implies that they are, in fact, deceiving people. Then he skillfully planted a possible motive: money. He suggested that if all these apologists and theologians were to recant their stories and change their opinions, their livelihoods would be at stake. Aside from the fact that most apologists have day jobs, this leads to a fair question: what would Rhett and Link stand to lose if they didn't capitulate to culture on an issue like same-sex marriage? Would Jack Black and Daniel Radcliffe guest star on their YouTube channel if they held to the biblical doctrine of marriage and homosexuality? How would it affect their revenue streams and net worth to remain faithful Christians in today's cultural climate?
After poking holes in Christianity, Rhett offered no plausible alternative to explain reality. When he jumped the Christian ship, he didn't jump into another boat, but into a "sea of uncertainty." His Christianity has been replaced with what he calls "openness and curiosity." He describes how liberating it's been to let go of the "appetite for certainty." To the careful observer, it's evident that Rhett has traded in one worldview for another: Christianity for postmodernity, with all its skepticism, denial of absolutes, and relativism.
Apostasy Is Real
There's one thing I respect about the deconstruction stories of Rhett and Link. They acknowledge that Christianity means something. They understand if you cease to believe in core tenets of the faith—like sin, the atonement, the resurrection of Jesus, and the reality of heaven and hell—then you shouldn't still identify as a Christian. In a church culture where those lines are increasingly blurred, their clarity is refreshing. And we as Christians shouldn't be surprised when this happens. There will be those among us who claim the name of Christ today, and tomorrow they won't. This is something Jesus himself said would happen—and it will continue to happen until he returns (Matt. 24:12).
The apostle Paul identifies his friend Demas as a "fellow worker" who was with him while imprisoned in Rome (Philem. 1:24; Col. 4:14). Later in Paul's ministry, however, he writes that Demas ended up loving the present world more than the things of God and walked away (2 Tim. 4:10). I can't help but notice the similarities. Demas traded eternal hope for earthly treasure. Rhett echoed that he's more interested in what happens during his life on earth: "It's not so much what happens after you die, but what happens while you're alive."
Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 2:14–16that through his missionary work, Christ spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of himself. To some, it smells like beauty and life; to others, it smells like death. This is the effect the gospel has, and we should expect these types of reactions. Rhett said, "If I don't have to believe [Christianity], then why would I?" Link expressed, "Why was I working so hard to make Christianity work for me if it wasn't even true?" Aside from encountering intellectual stumbling blocks, it seems that, to YouTube's favorite pair, the gospel had begun to stink. It would appear that despite how destabilizing and difficult their deconstruction processes were, they no longer wanted Christianity to be true.
Apostles of Unbelief
The sad reality is that, for the deconverted, disbelief isn't sufficient. These apostles of unbelief are on a mission to help others deconstruct with the same evangelistic zeal they learned from their previous tribe. But as Christians we should be encouraged to remember that for every Rhett and Link, there's a Lee Strobel, a J. Warner Wallace, a Holly Ordway, a C. S. Lewis, and a Rosaria Butterfield who tested their beliefs against the evidence, and found their atheism wanting. With the help of the Holy Spirit, they became convinced that Christianity is true as they gazed deeply at Christ's beauty. They loved not the things of the world, but repented of their sin and put all their hope and trust in him. Christians today must be ready to provide a compelling defense for Christ—and even play some offense—as we demonstrate an alternative story to deconversion.
I think Postman was on to something when he wrote, "What Orwell feared were those who would ban books. What Huxley feared was that there would be no reason to ban a book, for there would be no one who wanted to read one." Why ban a Tim Keller or Ravi Zacharias book when you can create a community in which no one will want to read one? The lesson we can learn from the Rhett and Link story is to observe the power of the media platform, recognize the roadblocks of the new apostles of unbelief, and keep a humble eye to history, remembering that our Savior told us some would fall away.
The truth is that we have a personality-driven culture in which two comedians can persuade Christians to rethink their faith in just three hours of video. And that's no laughing matter.
Kristen Fulton
Thank you so much for addressing this. :-) Do you happen to have a link to the other responses to Rhett's deconstruction?
I only ask because you mentioned them and I can't seem to find them in a search. :-)
Alisa Childers link
Hi Kristen, here are a couple worth looking at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjZsIxSkKzc&t=1805s
https://www.patheos.com/blogs/youngfogey/2020/02/5-lessons-from-rhett-and-links-spiritual-deconstruction/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JC9fHrLHBfM&t=1112s
Jason Poole
This is an excellent article that pinpoints the heart of the issue. Honestly, these guys are following in the footsteps of the so-called New Atheists--they shallowly dismiss the rich, deep history of Christian apologetic thought with their handwaving and feelings about the faith, rather than wrestling with truth. There is nothing new under the sun, and, sadly, two clever and funny guys are bound for eternal damnation because they want to live for the here and now.
Did you watch all of Rhetts deconstruction story? I honestly hurt for him. I do not think he just waved his hands and made decisions on gut feelings. I felt as though he was asking good questions. He also left it open at the end that if someone who had the answers he would be open to changing his mind. I do not think that he should be dismissed so quickly and judged so harshly. I think he has several valid points about Christians and our knee jerk responses, when individuals are put into ministry too early and unprepared, and when leadership can be a toxic environment where doubts/questions are not permitted. I do not concur with his reaction to these things but I do feel as though he does deserve a fair hearing.
Julie C Billow
Thanks for addressing this...I've been surprised by how upset I've felt about both Rhett's and Link's "new" testimonies - and profoundly saddened by the world's rejoicing at their de-conversions. Your words shed light on why I feel so invested and personally affronted. I haven't yet watched Link's story, but it seems to me that Rhett has rejected the uncertainties of the Christian faith in order to embrace the uncertainties of agnosticism. I doubt he is even able to see the hypocrisy in this move...but what I see is a very proud man who needs to repent.
Your comment, "Rhett has rejected the uncertainties of Christian faith in order to embrace the uncertainties of agnosticism" seems on point. I kept asking myself the same question. I also think that there were things he assumed as uncertain that I do believe there is enough evidence to be reasonably certain. Certainly more certain than the sea of uncertainty of 'hopeful agnosticism' he claims to have plunged into. I'm not sure that it's hypocrisy per se... that's just my opinion... I do not know him personally but I watched his entire deconstruction video and I felt empathy for the guy. Maybe that is misplaced but I felt he did have valid criticisms of 'christian culture.'
Frank Schaeffer, son of Francis and Edith Schaeffer of L'Abri fame, is arguably the leading champion of deconstruction stories for his age group (he's 67). Sophisticates, atheists and Christian haters everywhere love his rants.
There is nothing new under the sun. Jesus covered this phenomenon with his third illustration in the parable of the soils.
Heather M Davis link
Excellent! I also found Neil Postman's book chillingly accurate in its predictions. It's a sad truth that very little of what is said by such personalities is actually vetted and verified by the people they influence. The old computing principle applies here, as always - GIGO (Garbage In, Garbage Out). Comedy and charisma do not a rational thinker make!
Patricia A Hallam
I think I detect the seed of inspiration for another book. One that addresses the future of faith among our most vulnerable youth. This was a well written and thought out post and if I wasn't convinced that what the evil one means for harm God means for good. It may be time for young people themselves to know what they believe and not parrott their parents of pastors. When I was coming to faith my prayer was to know what HE taught about the issues that troubled me [which at that time was understanding the trinity] and God was faithful to show me as I delved into the bible the answers I sought. If I could persuade someone to believe what I believed another person more eloquent than I might persuade me to another view but when God himself reveals the truth no human argument is likely to change my mind.


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Kansas wins with the biggest national championship comeback, down by 15.
Congrats to the Jayhawks, we'll be seeing you next year!
King Boonen
NBA play-off brackets decided. Play-in to begin, I'm going with Brooklyn and Atlanta coming out of the east and Minnesota and the Clippers coming out of the West. Best first round match ups will be Memphis Vs. Minnesota and Boston Vs. Brooklyn.
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Excited to see Boston vs likely Brooklyn(as a Celts fan I hope to crush them) and Golden State vs Denver which can be the most interesting series in my opinion.
Celtics fan here too, always believed the J's would put it together and very happy Marcus is finally getting the recognition he deserves. People completely ignored the fact his play was dictated by other players love of iso.
We're not very optimistic here in Denver since Murray has been officially ruled out for the playoffs. This means Murray has missed the entire 21-22 season due to the ACL reconstruction (there was speculation that he would be ready by playoff time but his progress has been slower than anticipated).
This leaves the Joker to carry the team & that looks like an insurmountable burden against the likes of the Curry-Thompson-Green trifecta.
Nuggets probably go down in the 1st rd.
Keeler: Nikola Jokic is NBA's MVP. He can't beat Golden State alone. If Steph Curry plays and Jamal Murray doesn't, Nuggets are in trouble.
Nikola Jokic against the Warriors. Against the officials. Against the network executives. Against the network narratives. Against the television ratings. Against the world. If anybody could pull it…
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Love the look of the Suns still
Bonimenier
Some stellar performances by different youngsters on the first day of the play-offs. Minnesota continuing their good spirit.
Doncic likely to miss game 2 as well. I hope he gets back soon. Dallas has little chance without him against Utah.
Really enjoying how Trae Young is strugling right now against the Heat. He has to be one of the most annoying players in the league.
Game one Boston vs BKN was insane, I thought Smart was going to pull up from three and I was about to yell. If these games go like this one I'm going to have a heart attack.
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Yeah, what a crazy 4th quarter. Boston with a big lead, Kyrie seemingly getting more and more motivated by the booing and going crazy, but very poor last minute by the Nets and well executed possessions by the Celtics.
The Nets clearly seemed to miss length on the defensive side. Either they need to insert Aldridge in the rotation, or possibly even better hope that Simmons can play soon. Best defender in the league in my eyes when healthy.
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That crowd is loud, I was at game 4 last year and the anger towards Kyrie was yelled out the whole game, which most Boston fans including myself feel. I'm surprised how you can concentrate with the noise.
That's awesome. One day I need to plan a trip to the US during the playoffs and go watch a game. Atmosphere always looks and sounds crazy.
It's remarkable how often players who are getting boo'ed the full 48 minutes are playing crazy good.
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that maxey game must be a record. was it his 1st game in playoffs or is he just the youngest to do it? what a threat. also drives harden to get out played by a kid in the playoffs.
In what regard is it a record?
GS and Philly grow their leads to 2-0, while Dallas won game two to tie the series 1-1.
In other news, Marcus Smart becomes the second guard with Gary Payton to win the Defensive Player of the Year.
With his 38-point performance on Saturday, Tyrese Maxey became the first 76ers' player with the most points in their first postseason game since Allen Iverson and he also joined LeBron James (three times) and Magic Johnson (once) as the only players in NBA playoff history to score at least 38 points at 22 years old
The bolded part is formulated weird, no idea what you mean with it.
The second part is completely untrue. Just last year both Doncic and Young scored more than 38 points on multiple occasions at the age of 22. A lot of other players have as well. After a quick search Durant, Westbrook, Lebron, DRose and possibly others are amongst active players who also scored more than 38 at the age of 22. And then we're not even looking at players who did it before turning 22, like most recently Ja Morant last year, or Doncic in his first playoff game ever both at the age of 21.
Jayson Tatum did it 3 times, twice scoring 39 points and once 41 points.
First team all defense should basically be the Celtics.
What a nightmare for Monte Williams. Booker already had 31 pts in the 3rd period when he left the game & couldn't return. The team unraveled the rest of the game without him. I don't know if Chris Paul can carry this team against a pretty good Pelican team that seems to peaking in the playoffs.
Celtics go up 2-0 while still not playing their best basketball and with Peyton Pritchard the best player on the floor wearing number 11. 20 FTA for Durant, 20!! The NBA really want that Antetokounmpo match up... Hopefully the Celtics can take at least one in Brooklyn. Will we see Ben Simmons return and can he make a difference? People are saying he won't need to shoot, but based on last night that's not true and the Celtics are clearly good enough on defense to force the ball towards him as much as possible as the clock runs down. I'll be surprisewd if they try it in the first game, but maybe if they go 3-0 down they'll give it a go. Chicago get a game against the Bucks, still not convinced they'll offer much resistance over the series but anything to make the Bucks play more is good. Embiid dropped the clutch 3 and the Raptors are going to be really unhappy. 2-1 looked interesting, 3-0 and it looks like they're done.
I'm dissapointed that the Nuggets are getting rolled by the Warriors. I know Jokic likely can't carry the team to a series victory, but I'd hoped it'd at least be closer. The other westmatch-ups are looking tight, especially now Booker is likely out for a couple of games.
Ben Simmons coming back in Game 4, after all the theatrics, but still gets beat by the Celtics even in the injury return game, as Timelord will return Game 3 and assumingely in better shape than Simmons.
Celtics trying to bring out the brooms tonight, most other series going to plan for the favorites except Phoenix vs New Orleans, tied at 2 with a best of three to play.
Big fails by the Lakers and Nets this season.
So after other teams tanking so they didn't have to face them and everyone still picking the Nets in 5 or 6, now the Celtics have swept them suddenly it was obvious that they'd beat a 7 seed team and everyone is saying that it's Kyrie and KD who lost, rather than the Celtics and their incredible defence that won. The disrespect for this team ridiculous.
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Michael Jordan also won it, though that's going back a way.
Bucks v Celtics should be an interesting series. Bucks would like to have Middleton back soon.
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Q: Regular Expression - Get Word Between Characters Given the following example string: "[ One].[Two ].[ Three  ].[Four]"
I want to match "One"; "Two", "Three" and "Four".
In other words: I need to get the word between the brackets, regardless how many white spaces are surround this word.
I've tried it with the following expression:
(?<=\[)(?s)(.*?)(?=\s*\])

That results in " One", "Two", " Three" and "Four".
EDIT:
It's a little bit more complicated than I first tought it would be:

*

*There are many (at least one) word(s) encapsulated by brackets which might seperated by an arbitrary char (e.g. "[one]" or "[one] [two][three].[four]").

*The brackets contain one single word and many, or even no whitespaces (e.g. "[one]" or "[two  ]" or "[ three ]".

*These blocks of words and there enclosing brackets are surrounded by a known sequence of chars:
"These words [word-1] .. [word-n] are well known" or
"These words     [word-1] .. [word-n]       are well known".

Please note that "[word-1] .. [word-n]" just stands for an arbitrary count of the blocks described above.
I want to match just the single word(s) between the brackets and eliminate the surround sequence ("These words" and "are well known") as well as possibly existing whitespaces within the brackets and between the blocks. In addition, the possibly existing char (it couldn't be more than only one) between the blocks should be eliminiated, too.
Hope that wasn't too weird ;)

A: Non-greedy matching is the key. Try the following:
\[\s*(.+?)\s*\]

It will match anything within brackets and capture it without the whitespace before or after. If the string within the brackets cannot have spaces, I recommend the following as it's a better expression.
\[\s*(\S+)\s*\]

A: A simple solution is to use capturing groups to get the part of the match you really want:
\[\s*(.*?)\s*\]

Example:
MatchCollection matches = Regex.Matches(s, @"\[\s*(.*?)\s*\]");
string[] words = matches.Cast<Match>().Select(m => m.Groups[1].Value).ToArray();

A similar option is to use trim:
MatchCollection matches = Regex.Matches(s, @"\[([^\]]*)\]");
string[] words = matches.Cast<Match>().Select(m => m.Groups[1].Value.Trim()).ToArray();

If you really want, you can use look-arounds:
(?<=\[\s*)\S.*?(?=\s*\])

Example:
MatchCollection matches = Regex.Matches(s, @"(?<=\[\s*)\S.*?(?=\s*\])");
string[] words = matches.Cast<Match>().Select(m => m.Value).ToArray();

A: You can use this, with the "global" flag enabled
\[\s*(\S+?)\s*\]

Explanation

\[      # a literal "["
\s*     # any number of white space
(\S+?)  # at least one non white-space character, non-greedily (group 1)
\s*     # any number of white space
\]      # a literal "]"

EDIT:
@Kobi noted that \S+? can actually match the ] in targets like "[ One]". So for a moment, group 1 would contain "One]".
But then there still is the \] at the end of the regex, at which point the regex engine would backtrack and give the "]" to \], so the expression can succeed.
It is vitally important to use on-greedy matching here (\S+?, as opposed to \S+). I got that wrong in the first version of my answer as well.
Further, the \S is very unspecific. If you have anything more specific in terms of what "a word" is for you - by all means, use it.

A: Is regex absolutely necessary?  If not, I believe you could just Trim to get rid of the brackets, dots, and spaces.
char[] chars = new char[] {'[', ']', '.', ' '};
inputString = inputString.Trim(chars);

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While Mila Kunis was busy promoting her new movie in Toronto, her boyfriend Ashton Kutcher was spotted deep in conversation with ex-wife Demi Moore.
The former couple were spotted walking through the arrivals lounge together at Burbank Airport, after reportedly going to a technology conference. The pair were filmed chatting with each other as they passed through security, with Ashton saying: "It could really work."
The encounter comes after Demi is alleged to have asked Ashton for spousal support, even though she's worth more than him.
Mila Kunis and Ashton are rumoured to have got engaged recently, after a trip to Beijing, but whether Ashton's conversation with Demi was about his love life - or some other venture is yet to be revealed.


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Can't bite my tongue
I'm getting really tired of biting my tongue around people I know it's a waste of breath with, but I'm so sick and tired of people telling me that I need to suck it up or that voting for a misogynistic, hateful man for a reason that is not about hate means his voters are completely blame free or that I'm the one being hateful for continuing to talk about "so-called hate crimes" when most of them aren't real anyway.
I mean, look, I understand that some people voted for Trump out of desperation. They're basically good people and they want change. I feel bad for them. I do, however, still hold them responsible for the hate that has exploded in the past few days, because Trump's win told anyone with a problem with women/non-Caucasians/gays/other religions that just about half the people who voted in the election agreed with them. A lot of them probably don't, but those haters aren't going to see it like that. They see it as permission to finally say and do all the things they've wanted to all along. And the only reason all that bile is now out in the open and people I know are getting publicly attacked--even here in the Bay Area, I've had three different friends have to deal with some form of public harassment in the past four days--is because Trump is in office. And those people who want change--who aren't going to get what they want most likely, because a) politics doesn't work that way, b) it's not in DC's economic interest to do them, and c) Trump will flipflop and do something else--are the ones who put them there.
Whether they want to see it or not, that makes them responsible. And frankly, the only way for that to get mitigated for me is for them to take some sort of action--not words, those are useless--to help counter the stream of hate that's now out there.
So no, I don't have to suck it up. Republicans gave Obama crap for eight years, and all of a sudden, we have to swallow what they're selling? I don't think so. These crimes are fabrications of the liberal media because we're fear-mongerers? Tell that to my friend Chris, a fifty-year-old woman of 100% Native American descent, who was accosted in a Safeway by an old white man yelling at her to go back to her own country. (Although, in that event, Chris called him on it because she doesn't back down from anything. I cheered when she told me, lol.) Tell that to my friend M who got chased back to her car in a parking lot when she tried ignoring their hateful words and they decided she needed to be paying attention to them.
Of course, it would be a lot easier to protest the result if some assholes would stop breaking the law during other protests. They're making us look bad, which just makes it even harder for Trump's voters to hear what we're saying about fear. Violence is not what protests are about.
At the end of the day, it boils down to the fact that Trump voters were willing to trade the rights/safety of entire groups of Americans for the possibility of change. They can argue that nobody's in danger, that this is the exact same country it was on Monday, except it's not. Not by a long shot. Not with Pence, one of the most anti-women, anti-LGBT politicians in this country, leading the transition. Not with people acting out because they listened to Trump's rhetoric for over a year. The selfishness of that trade-off sickens me.


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// Copyright (c) Microsoft.  All Rights Reserved.  Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0.  See License.txt in the project root for license information.

using System.Collections.Immutable;
using System.Threading;
using Microsoft.CodeAnalysis.Host;

namespace Microsoft.CodeAnalysis.CodeFixes
{
    internal interface IFixMultipleOccurrencesService : IWorkspaceService
    {
        /// <summary>
        /// Get the fix multiple occurrences code fix for the given diagnostics with source locations.
        /// NOTE: This method does not apply the fix to the workspace.
        /// </summary>
        Solution GetFix(
            ImmutableDictionary<Document, ImmutableArray<Diagnostic>> diagnosticsToFix,
            Workspace workspace,
            CodeFixProvider fixProvider,
            FixAllProvider fixAllProvider,
            string equivalenceKey,
            string waitDialogTitle,
            string waitDialogMessage,
            CancellationToken cancellationToken);

        /// <summary>
        /// Get the fix multiple occurrences code fix for the given diagnostics with source locations.
        /// NOTE: This method does not apply the fix to the workspace.
        /// </summary>
        Solution GetFix(
            ImmutableDictionary<Project, ImmutableArray<Diagnostic>> diagnosticsToFix,
            Workspace workspace,
            CodeFixProvider fixProvider,
            FixAllProvider fixAllProvider,
            string equivalenceKey,
            string waitDialogTitle,
            string waitDialogMessage,
            CancellationToken cancellationToken);
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}


This Pre-Owned 15th Century German Longsword by Maciej Kopciuch is in very good condition overall. The blade has some minor light scuffs and scratches and there is some light pitting on the steel hilt components. The grip and its leather are in excellent condition. The leather rain guard has a substantial tear on a single side.
The sword is matched with a wood scabbard which was expertly bound in tooled leather and finished with a knotted and integrated sword belt of leather with brass buckles.


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John Callaway interviews: Armand Hammer
John Callaway interviews entrepreneur and chairman of Occidental Petroleum Armand Hammer in February of 1981. The interview goes in depth into Hammer's childhood, his many business ventures, as well as controversial political policies of the time with the Soviet Union.
[The 90's raw: Buzz Neusteter]
American Way, THE 90's
Raw footage for the award-winning series The 90's. This tape features an interview with Buzz Neusteter, a business consultant who gives advice on the real estate market and speaks about his optimism for the business world. The voice of the interviewer, John Schwartz, is very quiet since he does not have a microphone.
[Chicago Slices raw: Recycle Man]
Chicago, Chicago Slices, Skip Blumberg
Raw footage for "Chicago Slices," a television series on life in Chicagoland. In this video, we meet Gary Zuckerman, who runs his own recycling business. Zuckerman talks about how he got into this work and reflects on recycling. His assistant and sidekick, Lee Feeder, Zuckerman's wife Leila, and their two sons Lev and Noam, also make appearances.
Veeck: A Man For Any Season raw #46
Bill Veeck, Chicago, Sports
Raw footage for the documentary "Veeck: A Man For Any Season." This tape continues the interview with Bill Veeck at his home in Hyde Park. Money and business are discussed.
The Bill Veeck Show with Bud Selig and Cleon Waalford
This tape features an episode of "The Bill Veeck Show" that aired in the mid-1960s. Host Bill Veeck speaks with guests Bud Selig and Cleon Waalford about the baseball difficulties in city of Milwaukee, specifically about the relocation of the Braves and the creation of the Brewers franchise.
[Blanda clips from "Think Win"]
Clips from a film starring former football player George Blanda called "Think Win." Blanda relates his principles of success in football to success in business through clips of his days as a quarterback and placekicker in the NFL. He explains that his experience in business early in his career is what gave him the drive and work ethic to become one of the top players in the league.
Bill Veeck's Front Office
Film pilot / audition tape for a show on baseball.


A subsidiary unit of Philippines-based Ayala, AC Energy, has started developing a $1bn coal-fired power plant in the south of the country.
The project is in-line with the firm's strategy to grow its power generation portfolio to 1GW; however, the firm is being careful about its expansion plans for energy developments, and is taking into account the potential for power oversupply in the next three years.
"[Luzon] island is the anticipated target for more than 2GW of power supply projects."
AC Energy CEO John Eric Francia was quoted by Reuters as saying: "We're obviously cognizant of the potential oversupply."
Developing additional power generation facilities will be dependent on signing off-take agreements, especially for the Luzon island in Philippines.
According to Francia, the island is the anticipated target for more than 2GW of power supply projects, which are likely to be operational by 2018 or 2019.
The conglomerate currently has a power generation capacity for 700MW, including the $1bn power facility on southern Mindanao island.
Mindanao island project has a total power capacity of 540MW, and has been funded by a combination of loan and equity.
AC Energy intends to focus on wind and hydro power projects to drive its capacities in the energy business.


Mountain View, CA (November 23, 2009)--Valeriya, often referred to as Russia's Madonna, has installed a Euphonix S5 Fusion in her Valeriya/SVIP Studio.
Joseph Prigozhin, president, NOX Music.Mountain View, CA (November 23, 2009)--Valeriya, often referred to as Russia's Madonna, has installed a Euphonix S5 Fusion in her Valeriya/SVIP Studio.
Valeriya, who has sold over 100 million records and whose concert tours regularly sell out stadiums and arenas, explained why the Euphonix was selected for the Moscow-based studio. "After working at the best western studios and learning all the latest tricks and techniques, I wanted to set up a state-of-the-art studio in my country to give the artists the opportunity to work in a highly professional environment, as well as to be able to invite western producers to create top quality albums in Russia."
Located in a new building in Moscow, Valeriya/SVIP Studio provides a full array of audio services ranging from music mixing and recording to ADR, TV and film audio post production. The facility installed a 184-channel S5 Fusion with EuCon control of Pyramix and Pro Tools DAWs in its 5.1 mixing control room, which was designed by Acoustic Design Group's John Flynn and Sam Toyoshima.
"We chose the Euphonix S5 Fusion because it is an industry standard," said Oleg Ivanov, technical director at Valeriya/SVIP Studio. "We know it will attract not only new customers but also reputed sound engineers who want to work on a Euphonix."
"The S5 Fusion gives us amazing control of the sound picture in the control room. Euphonix' combination of integrated DSP and native workstation control gives us a unique edge and makes the whole production process much easier and faster," commented Joseph Prigozhin, president of Russia's NOX Music record label.
Internationally renowned record producer Tatiana Vinnitskaya further explained, "We really love the surround sound capability of the Fusion and this allows us to produce Blu-ray discs and other film and TV productions as well as top quality music content. The MK Sound 2510P and subwoofer monitoring is the ideal combination and the way the room communicates back to the listener prompted us to think about expanding our business into a fully commercial studio."


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Landmark US net neutrality decision reveals that both sides won and lost out
After brief hiatus, it's back to fighting over internet access
By Kieren McCarthy in San Francisco 1 Oct 2019 at 19:35
The Washington DC appeals court has upheld the decision by federal regulator FCC to reverse net neutrality rules but said it does not have the right to stop US states from adopting their own rules.
The mixed decision [PDF], released on Tuesday morning, has provoked a familiar response, with both sides claiming victory while disparaging the other. Even the DC Court of Appeals, having ruled repeatedly on the same topic, has grown tired of the debate.
"Today's litigation represent[s] yet another iteration of a long-running debate regarding the regulation of the Internet," the judges wearily noted. "We rehearsed much of this complex history [before], and see no need to recapitulate here what was so well and thoroughly said there."
The decision is a victory for the current FCC Republican majority in that it upheld its decision in 2017 to reverse the previous Democrat majority's decision in 2015 to declare internet providers as "common carriers" on a par with telephone companies.
The court did not so much support the FCC's reversal decision however as repeat, again, that the federal regulator should be allowed to decide for itself how it applies relevant laws to areas in its jurisdiction. In other words, a federal regulator should be allowed to do its job and, absent specific legislation, it is not the court's place to micromanage what rules are put in place.
It accepted the FCC's argument that requiring ISPs to be transparent about what they do with internet content is sufficient of a consumer safeguard against possible abuse by service providers.
Sigh. This again?
But the court also signaled its despair at how that regulator has repeatedly flip-flopped on the same issue, to the detriment of stable governance over critical telecoms infrastructure. In a brief synopsis, the court's judgment notes that "once again, the Commission has switched its tack" when talking about the most recent decision.
While it supported the FCC's right to decide how internet access is viewed within law - something that FCC chair Ajit Pai immediately declared to be "a victory for consumers, broadband deployment, and the free and open Internet" - the court also slapped down the FCC's efforts to declare itself the sole authority on all things internet.
The FCC claimed that its rules overruled any subsequent state law over internet access - something that the court said was overstepping its authority. The tension between state and federal authorities remains and in this case, with California having already passed strong net neutrality rules, it means that the American argument over internet access is far from decided.
The court also picked the FCC up on a number of smaller points: it said the agency had "(1)... failed to examine the implications of its decisions for public safety; (2) … not sufficiently explained what reclassification will mean for regulation of pole attachments; and (3)... not adequately addressed Petitioners' concerns about the effects of broadband reclassification on the Lifeline Program. "
That dry language points to some serious concerns. By reversing the previous rules, the FCC left the door open to ISPs throttling or blocking specific content and the court is understandably concerned about the impact of that in the event of a public safety crisis. The FCC will need to change its rules to account for that.
Likewise the impact on low-income consumers who can receive subsidized internet access through the FCC's Lifeline program. And then, gently hinting that the reversal was rushed and poorly thought through, it slams the FCC for its "scattered and unreasoned observations" when it comes to the possible impact on broadband rollout of the rule reversal.
Talking out his Pai-hole
With tedious inevitability, the FCC's Pai used his statement on the decision to make inaccurate claims about the impact of the reversal. "Since we adopted the Restoring Internet Freedom Order, consumers have seen 40 per cent faster speeds and millions more Americans have gained access to the Internet," he stated. The claim doesn't hold up to even cursory examination.
Pai also sought to diminish the court's insistence that it review the rules to account for public safety, low-income consumers and broadband provision as "narrow issues" and completely ignored the fact that the court had undercut its effort to "win" the debate by declaring its rules as overriding any state laws.
Under Pai, the FCC has grown increasingly partisan to the extent that the FCC's traditional policymaking processes have been largely abandoned in favor of pre-decided outcomes.
The flipside of the argument within the FCC came from commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel who said in her own statement that the 2017 reversal was "on the wrong side of the American people and the wrong side of history" and that the decision today showed that "the agency also got it wrong on the law."
And she noted that the issue was far from over and would now head to state legislatures. "From small towns to big cities, from state houses to governors' executive actions, states and localities have been stepping in because the FCC shirked its duties," she said.
As for the company that brought the legal action, open-source software developer Mozilla, its chief legal officer Amy Keating had this to say:
"Our fight to preserve net neutrality as a fundamental digital right is far from over. We are encouraged to see the Court free states to enact net neutrality rules that protect consumers. We are considering our next steps in the litigation around the FCC's 2018 Order, and are grateful to be a part of a broad community pressing for net neutrality protections in courts, states and in Congress."
They did it! US House reps pulled their finger out, voted to restore net neutrality in America!
And then, of course, there have been hundreds of other people weighing in, alternatively claiming glorious victory and yelling insults at those on the other side of the debate. There's little point in highlighting any - the arguments have been hashed and rehashed dozens of times.
In short, the rules stand - as most expected. But states can make their own if they aren't happy. And they will. It may reach a point where the issue is effectively decided for the FCC by state action in response to consumer concern. Or it may end up as yet another policy stalemate, determined more by partisan consideration than informed policy discussion.
Or Congress may finally get its act together and write a communications law that will bring the US up-to-date with modern digital technologies. Or, as the administration changes, a Democratic FCC majority may reverse the reversal of the reversal.
But one thing is for certain: arguments over net neutrality are here to stay. ®
Huawei with you! FCC's American Pai proposes rip-and-replace of scary Chinese comms kit
ZTE also on hit list
FCC proudly wastes $90m getting data-capped, pricey satellite internet to tiny percentage of US population
On the plus side, this saves cable companies the hassle of laying down fiber
You'll never get Huawei with this, FCC tells US telcos: Buy Chinese kit and you won't see another dime from us
Regulator will cut providers from Universal Service Fund dollars
Since the FCC won't act, Congress finally moves on robocalls by passing half-decent TRACED Act
Only took seven years of consumer hell to get this far
Satellite operators' shares plummet as FCC plumps for public 5G spectrum auctions
You win some, you lose… 75 per cent of your share value
Congress to FCC: Where's the damn report on mobile companies selling location data?
Energy and Commerce Committee Democrats not happy with Ajit Pai
Phew! All that competition in the US mobile industry was exhausting. Thank God for the FCC, am I right?
Analysis Regulator OKs Sprint-T-Mobile US merger because... 5G? Higher prices?
FCC promises, yet again, to tackle robocalls. Translation: Expect six more months of waiting
I'm going to hold a summit, says Pai. Just get on with it, demands fellow commissioner


Take a cue from Grandma and Grandpa; they know a thing or two about healthy living.
Grandma and Grandpa know how to have fun — without electronics. For most of their lives they didn't have smartphones or cable TV to keep them occupied. Books and puzzles were an obvious go-to, but your grandparents can teach you fun games that only require a deck of cards (popular in the South are Rook, bridge, bunco and pinochle). Our gadgets emit a blue light that can hinder our bodies' production of melatonin — and therefore interfere with sleep. So unplug and bask in the glow of your grandparents' unconditional love instead.
Your grandparents have mad skills! Especially if they grew up rural, they likely know how to sew, quilt, craft, woodwork, change the oil and bake from scratch. Find out what skills they possess, and ask them to teach you. You may discover a talent you didn't know you had that you can turn into a small business. (Nashville's artisan boutiques are booming!) If nothing else, a new hobby can build confidence and give you a way to blow off steam.
Grandma and Grandpa know how to upcycle. Their frugal Great Depression (or even post-Depression roots) taught them to save everything — even if it was broken, torn or stained. They learned how to repair old furniture or turn it into something else useful. Nowadays, we like to repurpose to prevent items from ending up in the landfill, and our grandparents can show us how it's done.
Your grandparents could survive the zombie apocalypse. OK, despite what TV tells us, it's unlikely that zombies will take over the world, but sustainability and self-reliance skills like gardening, canning, hunting and fishing should still be passed on from generation to generation. Growing your own garden ensures you get chemical-free produce, and canning helps you preserve items for use over winter. In many Tennessee families, going on the fall deer hunt is a rite of passage. Even if you don't have the need to grow or preserve food, joining your grandparents in these activities can be a fun bonding experience.
While your grandma probably has a go-to muffin recipe, consider picking out a new recipe to try baking together.


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A Queen's Speech to speed up progress against cancer?
Category: Science blog May 8, 2013 Simon KirklandComments are closed
Today, the Queen set out the Government's priorities for the next year
This morning the Queen opened the third session of the 2010-15 Parliament with a speech in the House of Lords.
Her speech was written by the Government, and outlined its legislative agenda for the upcoming parliamentary session (which will last roughly a year).
And over the next couple of days, both Peers in the House of Lords, and MPs in the House of Commons will debate its contents.
Cancer Research UK takes a great interest in the Government's plans, and how we think they will affect cancer patients and research into the disease.
So what are the key points for us from this speech?
First, the bad news. Last week's rumours have turned out to be true, and the Government has failed to put forward legislation to put tobacco products in standardised packaging.
This is extremely disappointing, and a sad day for the nation's health.
You can read more about our campaign for this here, and we'll be posting a more detailed reaction tomorrow.
In better news, we're pleased to see the Government's plans for a Care Bill. Although this is principally about care and support for those in older age, it contains clauses which should also improve the way research is carried out in the NHS.
We'll be looking at the finer details as they emerge, but we're hopeful that the Government has listened to the suggestions that we and others in the medical research community made, to give new powers and independence to a body called the Health Research Authority (HRA).
Getting permission to run a study in a hospital continues to be one of the biggest barriers to doing research in the NHS, and is therefore a major issue for us at Cancer Research UK. At any one time we're supporting around 240 clinical trials in the NHS.
In 2011, the Academy of Medical Sciences outlined in their report of NHS research governance the significant amount of time it took to recruit the first patient to a clinical trial. We do not believe that any great improvements have been made since that report.
We've been asking for several years for the approvals system in the NHS to be streamlined – there is evidence showing that many checks are duplicated or unnecessary at a local level.
In the HRA we see a great opportunity to deliver a big reduction in the time it takes to do a study, and we want the HRA to push forward with work to reduce this time, with support from the Government.
Making the HRA independent from Government will allow it to pursue its goals of promoting research in the NHS and protecting patients without having to worry about political interference. This will mean that the UK will have a much more stable and reliable regulatory system for health research.
You can read more about a recent Parliamentary inquiry where we discussed clinical trials here.
The Government also announced plans for a Mesothelioma Bill – which will establish a payment scheme for people with diffuse mesothelioma (a certain type of asbestos related lung cancer) where their employer or employers' liability insurance company cannot be traced. There are around 3,500 people across the UK who qualify for payments, which will total around £355m in the first 10 years.
Despite today's disappointment, we will continue to push for the introduction of standardised tobacco packaging through our Setting the Standard campaign, particularly as we believe that support for the idea has a clear majority in Houses of Parliament. Tomorrow's blog will go in to this in more detail, including how you can help.
On the HRA, we will look closely at the Government's draft legislation, and continue to push for it to be the best it can be for cancer patients.
In all, the Government set out 20 new Bills today. As ever, we will be keeping a close eye on anything in these Bills that will affect cancer patients, and we'll be campaigning on their behalf accordingly.
Simon.
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Gastineau Human Services is a nonprofit behavioral health facility located in a quiet business district of Juneau, Alaska. Since 1965, GHS has offered outpatient and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) to adults that include drug and alcohol assessments, individual therapy and gender- and culture-specific therapy groups.
GHS's treatment services use a CBT approach and are not 12-step oriented. In addition to offering services to the general public, they assist those who are dealing with the court system. Dual diagnosis support may be offered, but no detox services are provided. Those who need detox or inpatient services are offered referrals to another facility.
Based on an initial assessment, counselors design an individualized treatment schedule for each client. The minimum commitment to GHS is 12 weeks, during which clients have individual therapy at least once a week and attend 90 minutes of group therapy daily, excluding weekends. Men- and women-only groups focus on addiction issues that are specific to gender. GHS also runs groups geared toward assisting members of the Native American Indian tribes of Alaska with substance abuse issues, while respecting their cultural traditions. There is a relapse prevention group that focuses on how to maintain sobriety after completion of the program and clients are welcome to return to this group at GHS, free of charge, when they need the support.
The staff consists of six certified chemical dependency counselors who run the therapy sessions as well as one employment counselor who assists clients with vocational matters.
GHS also provides transitional housing to assist the homeless population of Juneau in getting off of the streets. The GHS community corrections program provides outpatient substance abuse treatment and employment and long-term housing services to formerly incarcerated adults referred by the state Department of Corrections to facilitate their reintegration into mainstream society.
Gastineau Human Services offers a small, but effective array of affordable services that are dedicated to helping the unique Juneau community. The gender- and culture-specific groups have been designed with this population in mind. The services are provided at a sliding scale fee, dependent on income. With the possibility of getting up to a 90 percent discount on services, anyone in the Juneau area who wants treatment can afford it.
Gastineau Human Services Cost: Sliding scale (up to 90% discount, dependent on income). Minimum: $80.50 (assessment), $7.50 (per 90 minute group session), $6.50 (per individual session). Reach Gastineau Human Services by phone at (907) 780-4338 or by email at [email protected].
Do you have a complaint or review of Gastineau Human Services to add? Use the comments area below to add your Gastineau Human Services review.
I am a resident staying here placement by my probation office! This place is a money pit. By that I mean, they have a stack of paperwork making the potential resident with the belief this paperwork is required by them, for admission into GHS. This is so far from the truth! They also charge for everything. Upon entry, they charge for blankets, sheets, tots, they take 25% of your gross earned income for room and board then they also take 20% for other fees that are occurred while here, but that doesn't include the treatment services fees or bus tokens. I am, and still in shock because for somebody that is trying my best to reintegrate into society, they want to take more than half of my gross earned income. This is unbelievable! But this sadly is the fact of life here at GHS as a resident. My account is and will remain in a negative balance until I am paid enough to pay off my bill to reside here! But, in accordance to what is reported to the state of Alaska set in GHS guideline and criteria, everything here at GHS- CRC- halfway house, everything is supposed to be included. I hope that I don't get reintegrated into the community just to have more debt than I came here with!
I have come into the office a few times for visits, to drop items off, and apply for 3rd Party Sponsor. I believe all but two times I was treated poorly, rudely, and without any respect. There are a few times I have mentioned this to the staff and it is to no avail.
I have also noticed that when my friend has applied for flight time at the appropriate time frame, the staff later denied his flight plan stating that it wasn't turned in on time.
I do not believe that because people have made mistakes, some very large mistakes, that they and there family and friends need to be treated as less than humane.
I m a resident staying here placement by my probation office! This place is a money pit. By that I mean, they have a stack of paperwork making the potential resident with the belief this paperwork is required by them, for admission into GHS. This is so far from the truth! They also charge for everything. Upon entry, they charge for blankets, sheets, tots, they take 25% of your gross earned income for room and board then they also take 20% for other fees that are occurred while here, but that doesn't include the treatment services fees or bus tokens. I am, and still in shock because for somebody that is trying my best to reintegrate into society, they want to take more than half of my gross earned income. This is unbelievable! But this sadly is the fact of life here at GHS as a resident. My account is and will remain in a negative balance until I am paid enough to pay off my bill to reside here! But, in accordance to what is reported to the state of Alaska set in GHS guideline and criteria, everything here at GHS- CRC- halfway house, everything is supposed to be included. I hope that I don't get reintegrated into the community just to have more debt than I came here with!


My one and only goal this race was to push myself. I definitely should have looked at the map more before the race because I thought, oh this course will be super easy, it's along the ocean. Nope, super hilly (for me), adding to the hard run. Another thing? It was PACKED at the beginning. Weaving in and out, in and out, around, bobbing up and down throughout the entire first time. I wasted a bunch of energy there, but that's okay, I haven't ran this short of distance in some time. My first mile, that should look like a straight line, looked like a little red line traveling from sidewalk to sidewalk trying to dodge people.
The first two miles I felt pretty good and then the third and fourth I was really playing a mental game with myself, I didn't know how I was going to make it to the finish at that pace. I just kept telling myself, three miles left, two miles left, push, push, push as hard as you can but it was rough! I tried to use the downhills as much as I could too. I needed to spend more time looking at the course map to prepare myself for the hills. Can't really beat the scenery though!
Another great thing was there was some good company that pushed me right along. I felt like I was pushing myself to keep the pace throughout the course even through all the unexpected hills. Every corner we turned I literally was like NO way, not ANOTHER hill. Come mile 5 though I was feeling good and ready to finish this 10K off. I knew it was a mile left and just pushed it up the hills, Colin warned me of the last 'big one' right before the finish line. It was right before mile 6 and I tried my hardest to just put my head down and drive up towards the mile 6 sign since I knew I was close.
Running as hard as I could to the finish! I'm really glad I ran the race and my legs felt pretty good the entire race. I finished in 48:02. My right knee is a bit sore but I usually have a little bit of issues with that one. I know with some ice, it'll be back to normal in no time. Even though I was about 20 seconds off my PR time, I was still happy with the time. The last time I ran that fast was in 2009! It was a great race to start off the new year and I'm looking forward to running another 5K or 10K again soon!