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Medieval Merchant's Hall Southampton

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:28:03 GMT

clipped by: bobzebeam

Clip Source: www.english-heritage.org.uk

John Fortin, a merchant who traded with Bordeaux, started building this house c. 1290. A residence and place of business, it stood on one of the busiest streets in medieval Southampton. Now restored to its mid-14th-century appearance by the removal of later additions, it is equipped with replica period furnishings. It stands near the medieval town wall, built to defend Southampton against seaborne attacks. Netley Abbey, Calshot Castle and Hurst Castle are all within reasonable travelling distance.

pictures of the day september 2

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:23:07 GMT

clipped by: silvanaraihane

Clip Source: www.nytimes.com

Pictures of the Day, September 2

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Debra Peterson tried to soothe her granddaughters as they waited in Slidell, La., for word to return to New Orleans. Ms. Peterson and her grandchildren, like many New Orleans residents, evacuated the city to escape Hurricane Gustav. Although New Orleans narrowly averted full-scale devastation from the storm, city officials asked residents not to return to their homes until power could be restored.

Save Superman's House

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:47:25 GMT

clipped by: comiclist

Clip Source: www.ordinarypeoplechangetheworld.com

And this charitable 501(c)(3) is dedicated to making sure the Siegel House will be saved, and restored, and there so you can take your kids one day.

Will we succeed? That depends on you. Really. You. If we want to repair the exterior, and fix the roof, and clear out the rotted wood, we have to raise the cash. Cleveland won’t pay. The big corporations won’t pay. They’re the ones who ignored it. But like the site says, I believe ordinary people change the world. I believe that we — the true fans — can do what Cleveland and everyone else couldn’t

Tags: superman, comics, comic books

Russia on improving relations with Georgia

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:47:59 GMT

clipped by: tommy2balmy
clipper's remarks: Quoting the Russian Foreign Ministry

Clip Source: www.regnum.ru

in the coming days the mail connection will be restored. The federal agencies are entrusted to take measures to lift certain visa restrictions against Georgian citizens,

launch bilateral expert consultations regarding access for Georgian goods to the Russian market. Other corresponding measures are also envisaged,

The matter concerns continuing our consistent policy aimed at lifting all restrictions hampering social and economic development of the region, free movement of people and cooperation between the nations. We persistently confirm the constructive nature of our policy towards Georgia, unchanged aspiration to restore the traditional good neighborly relations with Georgia,

Improvement of the relations with Tbilisi, in which the Russian side has keen interest, would reflect core interests of the Russian and Georgian nations. We hope that our actions in this direction would meet adequate response from the Georgian leadership, from which we expect reciprocal positive actions,

Tags: russia, georgia, russian georgian war

1b of 4 effect of expungement

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:23:46 GMT

clipped by: csufleta1488

Clip Source: clipmarks.com

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Clip Source: 170.94.58.9

16-90-902. Effect of expungement.

(a) An individual whose record has been expunged in accordance with the procedures established by this subchapter shall have all privileges and rights restored and shall be completely exonerated, and the record which has been expunged shall not affect any of his or her civil rights or liberties unless otherwise specifically provided by law.

(b) Upon the entry of the uniform order to seal records of an individual, the individual's underlying conduct shall be deemed as a matter of law never to have occurred, and the individual may state that no such conduct ever occurred and that no such records exist.

History. Acts 1995, No. 998, § 7.

1 of 4 seal records

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:02:20 GMT

clipped by: csufleta1488

Clip Source: 170.94.58.9

16-90-902. Effect of expungement.

History. Acts 1995, No. 998, § 7.

Man Killer: Money

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:06:52 GMT

clipped by: Efrain Alvarado

Clip Source: artofmanliness.com

Integrity is the foundation of a great man and once it is broken, it can never be completely restored. Like a an ornament that has been shattered into a million pieces, it can be glued back together, but when held up to the light, the cracks are still clearly seen.

It is not a matter of if you will face temptations in each of these areas, it is a matter of when. You can say, “It won’t happen to me,” and become another man taken down in his prime, or you can set up systems in your life that increase your chances of finishing strong with your integrity intact.

Greed has a funny way of making integrity and moral boundaries seem much more flexible or even non-existent. Lying, cheating, stealing all become normal methods of operation rather than despicable acts. And in the end, the emptiness is still not filled.

So how does one go about keeping their hearts and hands clean in the area of money?

1) Be Careful

2) Be Generous

3) Be Thankful

Tags: money, greed, avarice, integrity, generosity, thankfulness

Law and Order in the virtual universes

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:26:25 GMT

clipped by: balthazarus
clipper's remarks: i think it is interesting the way a community is being built.

from the article: "In 2006, Linden Lab, the creator of Second Life, canceled Marc Bragg's account for violating the world's policies on real estate deals. Bragg sued Linden, saying he legally owned the content he created in Second Life, including land and businesses. The suit was eventually settled, and Bragg's avatar was restored.

Authorities also have intervened in crimes committed in online worlds. In the Netherlands, for example, a teenager was arrested for stealing more than $5,000 worth of virtual furniture in a world called Habbo.

"This is such a nascent area when it comes to the law," said Sean F. Kane, a partner in the law firm Drakeford & Kane. "If a certain world allows you to be a thief, is it a crime or just an aspect of the game? Should real-world law apply?"

there is much thinking to do, involved...

Clip Source: www.washingtonpost.com

Virtual Worlds Get Real About Punishment

In the online community Cellufun, troublemakers found guilty by other users get their virtual alter egos placed behind bars. (Cary Torkelson)

Virtual worlds have often been called the digital equivalent of the Wild West, where animated alter egos can live in a fantasy frontier. But in some of these universes, a sheriff has come to town.

Slipping a four-letter word into an instant message now could land a user in a virtual timeout. Repeated attempts to make friends with an uninterested character could result in a loss of blogging privileges. And if convicted of starting a "flame war," or an exchange of hostile messages, a user may endure the ultimate punishment -- permanent exile.

A virtual world for mobile devices, called Cellufun, has established a courthouse, where rule-breakers are indicted by their peers

Some worlds have devised their own versions of jail, where boredom is the punishment

VZones, created the Void

holding cell

Tags: virtual, social networking, laws

he healeth the broken heart - faust - jul 05

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 16:06:06 GMT

clipped by: daffodil82

Clip Source: lds.org

The Lord has provided many avenues by which we receive this healing influence. I am grateful that He has restored temple work to the earth. It is an important part of the work of salvation for both the living and the dead. Our temples provide a sanctuary where we go to lay aside many of the anxieties of the world. Our temples are places of peace and tranquillity. In these hallowed sanctuaries God “healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”

Abandoned Castles Of Russian Countryside

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:34:38 GMT

clipped by: tanjazaric
clipper's remarks: designed by the forgotten architect Boitzov

Clip Source: www.darkroastedblend.com

Apparently some Russian architects of the 19th century visited Europe often enough to be influenced by medieval castles and French-style palaces. Among them was architect P. S. Boitzov, who built a number of fancy castle-like mansions in Moscow area:

1.Muromtzevo Masion

One Boitzov's wealthy client, V. Khrapovitzky, decided to erect a real thing instead of poor imitations.

so Boitzov had to come up with the authentic French-style palace

Today

2. Beautiful Uspenskoe Mansion

One of the last owners of this castle was Sergei Morozov, who allowed many prominent Russian painters (including Levitan) to live in this house.

3. English-style Vasilievskoe

4. Eltzin's Retreat Area

neo-gothic castle-like mansion

it's being restored (to the tune of 250 million dollars) into Podushkino Castle

All these mansions were designed by vastly underrated and essentially forgotten architect P. S. Boitzov

illuminated fountain he designed on the Lubyanka Square

for coronation of Russian Tzar Nikolai II

Tags: russia, castles, abandoned, ruins, architecture, boitzov

Cradle of maternity in the brain discovered

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:53:47 GMT

clipped by: Silkweaver
clipper's remarks: The study also showed that a partial restoration of Pet-1 function in the developing brain of females partially restored their serotonin levels, and maternal behaviour in adulthood.
The finding indicated that subtle changes in the embryonic formation of the brain serotonin system in females could impact the quality of the maternal care they later provide for their offspring.
The researchers say that future studies with Pet-1 deficient mothers may help to further elucidate the link between serotonin and maternal behaviour, and lead to the development of new therapeutic approaches for treatment of post-partum depression and child neglect.

Clip Source: www.thaindian.com

A new study on mice conducted at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine has shown that the inactivation of brain serotonin in the mothers may affect the quality of the maternal care, and in turn offspring survival.

During the study, the researchers genetically engineered mice to carry a mutation in a gene called Pet-1, which directs the development of the brain serotonin neurotransmitter system.

Though Pet-1 deficient mice mothers showed normal rates of pregnancy and gave birth to normal numbers of offspring, it was observed that not of their offspring survived to five days of age.

Further studies indicated that a specific deficiency of maternal care was the cause of pup mortality.

The researchers found that Pet-1 deficient mothers, though nursed their offspring, often failed to build suitable nests and never organized offspring in a huddle.

Tags: behavior, brain, neuroscience, maternity

ellis island

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:39:42 GMT

clipped by: Scatnet

Clip Source: www.nps.gov

Opened on January 1, 1892, Ellis Island became the nation's premier federal immigration station. In operation until 1954, the station processed over 12 million immigrant steamship passengers. The main building was restored after 30 years of abandonment and opened as a museum on September 10, 1990.

Today, over 40 percent of America's population can trace their ancestry through Ellis Island.

Dante’s Antique Furniture Restorations

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:05:30 GMT

clipped by: FurnitureRestoration
clipper's remarks: Antique Furniture Masterfully Restored. Click here for details.

Clip Source: dantesantiquerestorations.com

Antique Furniture Masterfully Restored

Dante’s Antique Furniture Restorations has been a family owned business for over 70 years. Our unique finished pieces are made to last a second lifetime and will never lose their value. Now, the craftsman’s personal choice from his fine furniture collection is available for your home or business. We invite you to peruse our website for just a sampling of what we have to offer.

Tags: antique, furniture, restorations, dante

Peat Moss: Renewable if carefully harvested

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:12:57 GMT

clipped by: egsnyder
clipper's remarks: I always thought peat moss was a non-renewable resource. Didn't think much about it until I read this article

Clip Source: www.garden.org

Peat Moss in the Garden: Is it Sustainable?

Ponds in this restored bog are essential to the development of peat. (Photo courtesy of Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss Association)

Nothing is as simple as it seems. Case in point: peat makes a great growing medium that many gardeners rely on for everything from seed starting to amending garden soil. But there's concern that horticultural demands for peat could be endangering the natural peatlands. Gardeners typically want to be environmentally conscious. We wonder if we're contributing to the demise of peatlands. Should we continue to use a product that might damage precious natural habitats?

After researching the issue, I believe the harvesting of peat moss is approached with the right mix of commerce, conservation, and restoration. I will continue to recommend sphagnum peat moss as a soil amendment and use it in my own gardens.

Tags: environment, sustainability, moss, peat moss

The 9/11 Solution - RESTORED

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:32:11 GMT

clipped by: papananook
clipper's remarks: We find most of the videos we post to
Brasscheck TV, but occasionally we
find the time to make one.

This video has an interesting history.

Google took it down after three days
and over 17,000 views. YouTube blocked
us from posting it altogether.

Someone copied it while it was up
on Google and posted it to YouTube
Canada where it became the most discussed
video of all time in the "News and Politics"
category with over 500,000 views.

But now it seems to have been entirely
scrubbed from YouTube Canada.

Anyhow, somehow we have it back up on
Google Video.

Watch it while you can.

Somebody really doesn't like this one

Clip Source: www.brasschecktv.com

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The Video Google Censored

Google took this video down after three days and then when I attempted to post it to YouTube it was rejected.

This video is an important companion piece to the video that I call "Inside Job" (see the Brasscheck TV archive.)

"Inside Job" shows that thousands of eye witnesses and millions of live TV viewers heard and heard about MULTIPLE explosions in the Twin Towers that preceded their sudden and inexplicable collapse.

"The 9/11 Solution" shows that even as the World Trade Center was burning and immediately after the collapses, a stream of disinformation laying down the key official 9/11 myths was being actively being put in place via the US mass media (i.e. the impact of the planes weakened the structures, the "intense" fires caused the collapses, Bin Laden was the only possible suspect.)