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Ecademy: user blogs
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A dangerous Pope [Maurizio Morabito] (Apr 21 2005 23:59 GMT) - The guy could single-handedly re-invent European Catholicism, federate the whole of Christianity and make his Church fashionable again (in a completely new way). He may even become the role-model for all those that believe in what they are doing rather than being obsessed with being popular Surely he's going to be considered a very "dangerous" Pope in certain "environments" maurizio@morabito.name Mr Omnology Ecademy Profile (updated: Mar 31, 2005) |
Sacramento homes & condos
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Auburn Real EstateThis community is ... (Apr 21 2005 23:59 GMT) - Auburn Real EstateThis community is orientated to outdoor recreation. The Auburn State Recreation Area and the American River Canyon offer horseback riding trails, trail hiking and guided nature trail hikes. White water rafting and kayaking, lake boating, river and lake fishing, mountain biking, and camping are easily accessible. If you are ready to buy or sell... contact ... |
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Budget a big boost for books (Apr 21 2005 23:59 GMT) - I don't know about you, but I could use some Good News for a change. Here's a county in MD that has designated $1.1 million to improve libraries in county schools and bring every elementary school up to state standards. It also has $4.5 million for a new library in Perry Hall. |
Angry Chinese Blogger
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The Story of Hankantou (Part 1): Abused, betrayed, and angry (Apr 21 2005 23:59 GMT) - "They came unannounced and uninvited, they stole the villager's land, poisoned their water supply, and when villagers tried to resist, they sent in men with machetes and army boots in the dead of night to 'once and for all' put down all local resistance to their rule.?This story was first brought to the attention of the world amidst a sea of violent anti Japanese protests, and at first glance it might sound very familiar; but i |
Sacramento homes & condos
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buy sacramento homes Buying a ... (Apr 21 2005 23:58 GMT) - buy sacramento homes Buying a Home Requires Knowledge and Understanding of the Real Estate Market. Make sure Your Realtor is a Top Local expert. Home Buying - Getting StartedSearch tax savings and home ownership benefits information. Fi |
Cre8asite Forums
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Looking for a good site mapping tool (Apr 21 2005 23:58 GMT) - Travis: Xenu wants your FTP details so it can cross-check the list of linked files it finds with your physical files, and give you an orphan file report. At least, that's what it claims. I've never actually tried it. But it's a nifty link checker. |
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Membrane Surface Laminating (Apr 21 2005 23:58 GMT) - Three-dimensional and flat surfacing with KYDEX sheet upgrades appearance, durability safety and cleanliness. KYDEX sheet can produce seamless, three-dimensional furniture components that look better, last longer and are easier to produce than components surfaced with high-pressure laminates, wood veneers, paint or powder coating. Here's why: Membrane Pressing of Routed Wood-Core Substrates Allows 3 Dimensional Design Freedom Membrane pressing enables KYDEX sheet to conform to all top and side surfaces of flat and routed wood-core substrates, including compound curves, sharp edges and fine details?even wire management holes routed completely through the substrate. |
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Sogepaq measures up 'Centimeters' (Apr 21 2005 23:57 GMT) - International News: Narcoleptic transvestite musical to be offered at Cannes -- Flexing its muscle as a domestic distrib house and international sales agent, Sogecable-owned Sogepaq has taken worldwide rights to "20 Centimeters," a transvestite comedy-musical from Ramon Salazar ("Stones"). |
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Hot Docs heat Canada (Apr 21 2005 23:57 GMT) - International News: 100-film slate to open with 'Murderball' -- The 12th Hot Docs documentary fest kicks off here today as the market for docs continues to heat up worldwide. The last 18 months have been a watershed for docs, says Andrew Herwitz, founder of the Film Sales Co., who will moderate the Toronto Documentary Forum. |
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Another BBC vet exits for indie gig (Apr 21 2005 23:57 GMT) - International News: Salmon to become TV Corp CEO -- Another BBC topper has ankled to join Blighty's booming independent TV production sector. Director of sports Peter Salmon will become CEO at TV Corp., owner of Mentorn and sports producer Sunset + Vine. |
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Fuller's along for the 'Ride' (Apr 21 2005 23:57 GMT) - International News: 'Charmed' star to play bicycle courier -- Drew Fuller will star in German production outfit Action Concept's "Dark Ride," directed by Axel Sand. Fuller ("Charmed") plays an American bicycle courier in Berlin who gets caught up in a conflict between a hitman and German intelligence agents. Ken Bones and Alison King also star. |
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Swedish conglom: Times very good (Apr 21 2005 23:57 GMT) - International News: First-quarter profit surges 11-fold -- Modern Times Group, Sweden's largest publicly traded media company, said first-quarter profit surged almost 11-fold after it sold shares in TV4. Operating cash flow rose to 479 million kronor ($68 million) from $6.4 million in the year-earlier quarter, the Stockholm-based company said Thursday. |
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La Scala operation (Apr 21 2005 23:57 GMT) - International News: Lissner's in for topper Meli amid controversy -- Milan's La Scala Theater replaced its top exec Thursday in an attempt to end the power clashes between staff and management at the venerable opera house that led to vet conductor Riccardo Muti's resignation and forced the cancellation of many performances. |
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Figgis' 'Coma' will come alive at Cannes (Apr 21 2005 23:57 GMT) - International News: Docu recounts feature film challenge -- Mike Figgis will unveil "Coma," his latest digital experiment, at the Cannes market, with London-based Swipe Films handling worldwide sales. Documentary recounts what happened when Figgis invited 20 aspiring filmmakers to attend a weeklong master class in Slovenia. |
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Stygius
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Powell's chatting with senators (Apr 21 2005 23:56 GMT) - It was big news today when George Bush firmly backed John Bolton, temporarily stalling talk that the White House may pull him. A James Gaffney diatribe in NRO (via praktike) even floated the possibility of a recess appointment when the Senate goes home in May. But now the New York... |
Stygius
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Dagestan troubles continue (Apr 21 2005 23:56 GMT) - A couple weeks ago I noted Sunni infighting in Dagestan, as Wahhabists try to become more influential in the region and displace traditionalists. The trouble seemed to center on the mosque in Derbent, Dagestan. See this article as well, which describes a knife fight in the mosque. Yesterday the... |
Stygius
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Bolton and ethics (Apr 21 2005 23:56 GMT) - EagleSpeak --for whom I have great respect-- thinks I'm rather naive on the allegations regarding John Bolton's workplace ethics:I understand the argument, but fail to see how that makes Mr. Bolton different from any other high ranking official or . . . |
Stygius
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Colorado budget fix in voters' hands (Apr 21 2005 23:56 GMT) - Lately I've been preoccupied with the John Bolton drama, in all its macabre glory, so I've been unforgiveably neglecting the interesting world of Colorado politics. (I've also been neglecting my TABOR spinoff blog, pretty much since I first created it, but that's another story.) But, with Governor Bill Owens' support,... |
Pennsylvania News
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Hershey's first quarter profits up 10 percent (Apr 21 2005 23:56 GMT) - HARRISBURG, Pa. - The newly renamed Hershey Co., the nation's largest candy maker, on Thursday said first-quarter profits rose 10.3 percent on the strength of several new products and last year's purchase of a Mexican candy maker and a Hawaiian macadamia nut processor. |
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