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Death of an Infant in Oaxaca, Mexico
By: Alvin Starkman | 26/09/2008 | Exotic Locations
Rituals surrounding death, dying and mourning, while culture-specific, often have many elements in common. This look at death of an infant in very Catholic Oaxaca, presents a comparative analysis with traditions of Conservative Jews in Canada.

Stormy Weather --- Rainy Season in Oaxaca, Mexico
By: Alvin Starkman | 26/09/2008 | Destinations
While rainy season in Oaxaca can be a challenge, May to September should not be discounted as viable travel months to visit the city and its central valleys. This fact-driven article provides all you need to know before departing for your Oaxaca vacation in the midst of this wet and wonderful time of the year.

La Olla: Oaxaca Restaurant Review
By: Alvin Starkman | 26/09/2008 | Restaurant Reviews
La Olla is one of the most successful middle-of-the-road restaurants in Oaxaca, attracting both tourists and residents of the city alike. It boasts a healthy style of food, with Oaxacan flavor combinations and fresh ingredients, the brainchild of well-known native Oaxacan chef Pilar Cabrera.

La Biznaga: Oaxaca Restaurant Review
By: Alvin Starkman | 16/09/2008 | Vacation Rentals
La Biznaga is one of the most highly acclaimed restaurants in Oaxaca, yet reasonably priced and now, without pretention. It's Oaxaca's own form of fusion, with uniquely southern Mexico ingredients and flavor combinations. Located in the heart of downtown, it's not to be missed by all vacationers to the city.

El Mirador: Oaxaca Restaurant Review
By: Alvin Starkman | 16/09/2008 | Destinations
El Mirador has been thriving in Oaxaca for thirty years, with virtually no tourist dollars. Uniquely Oaxacan food and boasting one of the most spectacular vistas in the city contribute to its success. Try the tlayudas, the parrillada, and of course, if you're bold enough, a full "yarda" of beer. Weekends after 10 there's dancing to a live band ... salsa, cumbia, merengue and cha-cha, with a bit of ranchera thrown in for good measure.

Driving in Oaxaca --- Rules of the Road
By: Alvin Starkman | 26/09/2008 | Travel Tips
No matter how good a driver you are at home, and where you've driven in the past, driving in Oaxaca is different. The learning curve is significant, and the risks while in process are real. This lighthearted look at driving in Oaxaca is entirely fact based, and a must for would-be renters and vehicle owners alike.

I Say Miracle Whip, You Say Mayonnaise: a Delicacy in Oaxaca, Mexico
By: Alvin Starkman | 16/09/2008 | Recipes
The Oaxacan fixation with mayonnaise is absolutely uncanny, as this lighthearted look at the dressing illustrates.

Caldo De Piedra --- Oaxaca Restaurant Review
By: Alvin Starkman | 11/07/2008 | Restaurant Reviews
Caldo de Piedra is by far the most unique restaurant in Oaxaca. Your selection of fish or shrimp is prepared in a tradition dating to pre-Hispanic times, by placing red hot rocks in a gourd filled with your bounty from the sea, select herbs and spices, and a tangy liquid stock. Ambience is palapa-simple, service is fast, and overall experience is awe inspiring.

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My bestfreind is in the hospital and is recieving threatening text messages?! help much!?
By: ashley | 20-11-2008
my freind is very sick and was put in the hospital a few days ago, there is this girl who was very jelous of her (over a boy) and she has been texting her threatening text messages. She even found where she lived and checked to see if she was home but then realized she was still at the hospital. she took a picture of her house and sent it to her saying well since your not here i know exactly where you are so be ready tomorrow. shes very worried and i cant go to the hospital until after school tomorrow to be with her. the girl whos doing all this was suspended from school for a few days so she has all day while people are in school to do whatever. this girl is 150% crazy and seriously isnt alot of talk. she means what she says. (past experience) what do i tell my freind to make her feel like shes okay and is safe?

Extending Mortage Time and lowering payments
By: Shannon | 20-11-2008
Why can't we lower payments on the houses going into foreclosure to the rates they were originally able to afford, lock in that rate for them and tack on a few more years on the back end so the banks can make their money back in the long run? These people were able to afford some kind of payment when they bought the house.

Catheter into the cervix instead of urethra...
By: hmmbdda | 20-11-2008
how is it possible that a catheter being inserted into my bladder for an ultrasound accidentally go into my cervix? And they accidentally filled it?  They said this is common, can it cause problems?

Is The federal Reserve Bank The Biggest Fraud In U.S. History?
By: John Louis | 20-11-2008
christ4usF57187By John Louis Is The Federal Reserve Bank The Biggest Fraud In U.S. History? While millions of our citizens are sleeping--in a figurative sense--momentous decisions are being proposed by the powers that be. These financial decisions, with far-reaching consequences, are being rubberstamped or blindly approved by the Legislative, the Executive and Judicial branches of our government. The primary purpose of these financial decision-makers, however, is to relegate the United States of America to a mediocre economy, thus paving the way for a one-world government. And the powers that be are none other than the Federal Reserve Bank. The Federal Reserve System, with its 300 shareholders, is the most insidious threat to the economic security and vital interest of this country. These wealthy individuals and banking institutions exercise absolute power over Congress, the Presidency, the Courts, the Banking System, Wall Street, the Media, the Academia, etc. Because of their Congressional mandate over monetary policies, the central bank, its Chairman and 12 Governors are actually the de-facto government that controls the economic, the political and military affairs of this nation. As Mayer Amschel Rothschild, the founder of the Rothschild Banking Empire, once put it, "Let me issue and control a nation's money, and I care not who writes its laws." To prevent the concentration of this absolute control over the nation's money to any unelected body, our founding Fathers granted the power to issue and control money exclusively to Congress. According to Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution, "Congress shall have the power to coin money and regulate the value thereof."  However, the broad power over monetary policies was delegated to the Federal Reserve by an act of Congress in 1913. Since then, this agency has been using its absolute economic power at the expense of taxpayers, for the selfish gain of its shareholders and to promote its primary agenda of world domination. Sadly, the government of the people, by the people and for the people has been working against the people of this country ever since the power to print money and regulate its value was unconstitutionally delegated to the Federal Reserve Bank. Moreover, the Feds have been using the U.S. Treasury Department to print money at the expense of taxpayers. They in turn lend the money to the U.S. Government, to banks and other financial institutions and charge billions of dollars in interest to them annually. Furthermore, they commission the IRS to collect trillions of dollars in income tax from the working class. Yet, they themselves pay no income tax whatsoever on the money collected in interest from borrowers. They operate under Congressional approval. Yet, they are not under Congressional supervision. They prescribe laws for the people of the United States and executive directives through Congress and the presidency, respectively. Yet, they themselves are exempt from these laws and directives. The central bank and its cronies have been abusing their power to print and regulate the value of money for nearly a century. Several attempts have been made over the years by a few members of Congress and two past presidents to require accountability from these powerful shareholders and banking institutions. Yet, these attempts have been futile. While most of our citizens think this monetary monopoly is a part of the U.S. Government, it is actually a private corporation that exclusively promotes the interests of its super-rich investors. In fact, the Federal Reserve Bank is approximately 78% foreign owned. Its shareholders are incognito. Its vast and untold wealth is guarded in utmost secrecy around the world. And this economic oligarchy operates beyond the reach and scrutiny of all federal officials. Consequently, the president and members of Congress have never seen, much less audited, the books of this privately-owned corporation. Its representatives operate in the U.S. Yet, their primary goal and objective is to enrich their proteges from other countries. They do so by setting interest rates, regulating the amount of money in circulation, manipulating the stock market and engineering economic slowdowns, recessions and depressions intermittently to the detriment of our society. In fact, this agency and its subordinates hold one of the largest stock portfolios in the world. Furthermore, they enslave consumers with cumbersome financial burdens through secured loans--such as mortgages--and unsecured loans--such as credit card debts--that are administered by the banking industry. The banking industry through these interest-bearing loans to consumers and businesses reaps substantial, financial benefit for the Federal Reserve's private investors. It's no coincidence that the central bank is more interested in bailing out Wall Street (the powerful banks), while Main Street (the working class) is left to suffer the pain and agony of ongoing economic fluctuations. As a matter of fact, the working class and its future generations are shackled with the largest and stiffest financial burden of all times: the National Debt. The National Debt, the money the U.S. Government owes to these financial gurus, amounts to more than $9, 000, 000, 000, 000.00 (Nine Trillion Dollars) as of the date of this article. Because of uncontrolled budget expenditures, pork barrel projects--not to mention unbridled waste--by Congress, the debt is increasing day by day. As the debt increases, the interest on the debt will continue to grow exponentially. And there is absolutely no end in sight as to how high the National Debt and the accrued interest on it will go and how much we the present and all future generations: economic slaves of the system--will be indebted to this international cartel: politico-economic masters of the world. It's unthinkable that--as we continue to witness the worst economic problems of our times: The mortgage debacle, the wave of foreclosures sweeping the country, the insolvency of some of the world's oldest institutions, the credit crunch, the outsourcing of millions of jobs, the rise in unemployment, the demise of the automobile industry--to mention some of society's most publicized problems--President George W. Bush, the Republican and Democratic Congressional leaders are absolutely clueless as to the instigators of the worst national crisis since the Great Depression of 1929. Obviously, if our political leaders are aware of the magnitude of this national crisis, which will have serious international ramifications, they are not demonstrating the leadership and courage to take the appropriate steps to tackle these problems. Instead of taking draconian measures to solve these highly complex, socio-economic issues, they are worsening the situation by borrowing approximately one trillion additional dollars to bail out the main perpetrators of the crisis: the banking institutions. Ladies and gentlemen, unraveling before you is the greatest fraud ever perpetrated in the history of our Republic: The embezzlement of nearly one trillion more dollars from the taxpayers of America. The greatest embezzlement of all times was actually President Bush's proposed solution to this unprecedented crisis in his nationally televised speech of September 24, 2008. His solution to this complex problem borders on lunacy! While it was initially rejected by the House of Representatives, the greatest transfer of wealth from the powerless people of America to the beleaguered banks was later approved by the Senate--having been garnished with a few crumbs in the form of tax breaks for businesses and an increase in federal deposit insurance from $100,000.00 to $250,000.00 per account. This ill-conceived proposal, in my opinion, is tantamount to putting a second story on a building that is standing on an already shaky foundation. The president's solution, which will eventually be approved by both Houses of Congress, may delay the collapse of the building. But eventually the building will implode and collapse. Therefore, the trillion dollars being allocated by Congress to bail out the main perpetrators of this endemic crisis, should be used instead to support Main Street: Homeowners facing foreclosures and struggling under an unprecedented load of secured and unsecured debts. Conversely, Wall Street: The banking system, the multinational corporations and mega insurance companies should be left to precipitate into the proverbial hole they have been digging for taxpayers since the turn of century. The public outrage over the president's ineptitude and his proposal to bail out Wall Street is reflected in his recent lower than ever approval rating. Being accessory to this fraud of epic proportion against the American people, George W. Bush should be indicted in the court of public opinion and in the annals of history for treason against the Republic. And no less guilty of the greatest rip-off of our national resources are the Republicans and Democratic members of Congress, who await their fate in the upcoming Presidential and Congressional election in November. Many of these incumbents, long-time members of the Legislative, should also be thrown out of office for dereliction of their fiduciary duties and responsibilities to the citizens of this country. This article, however, would be incomplete if it defines the problems, and identifies their instigators, without, even if perfunctorily, proposing a solution. Or is there a solution to these longstanding, economic problems? Is there any step that you can take to stop the future implosion and collapse of this proverbial building? More to the point, can you actually prevent these bankers from succeeding in their ultimate goal of precipitating this country into a third-world country status to lay the groundwork for the establishment of a one-world government? Who among you can stand up to this omnipotent banking cartel that wields absolute power over the U.S., if not over the global village at large? Shocking as it may seem, the predecessors of this mostly international banking cartel are connected to the oligarchy that colluded with other central banks around the world in times past to finance World War I, World War II, The Russian Revolution, The Korean War, The Vietnam War and the ongoing Iraqi War? Are we so ignorant of the past that we are about to repeat it. Are our political leaders so blind that they are accomplices to a negative force that is leading the U.S. into the ditch of a one-world government? Worse yet, are they not also under the spell of the same diabolic force that will ultimately lead the world into the Battle of Armageddon: the nuclear holocaust of World War III? Unfortunately, the answer to the above questions is a resounding yes! While concerned citizens and grass-root groups are advocating radical measures?from engaging in an armed revolt reminiscent of the Revolutionary War to refusing to pay income tax and demonstrating en masse around the country demanding drastic changes in our current political system. These tactics, however well-meaning, are obviously outdated--to say the least. They will in the long run prove to be counterproductive in stopping the Feds--quest of ruling the world through a well-orchestrated economic conspiracy. Can you actually wage war on the U.S. military machine, the envy of the world, under the president as commander in chief? Can you truly influence Congress, the puppet of special interests, to represent the citizens of this so-called Representative Republic? Can you successfully fight the IRS, the primary tool of the Federal Reserve Bank, in court without depleting all your intellectual and financial resources? Can you honestly abandon your own personal responsibilities to engage in endless demonstrations against this powerful Beast? Of course not! As a matter of fact, any preventative measure undertaken to stop the politico-economic demise of this nation and abort the institution of the New World Order may be too little too late. And, because of lack of time and resources to take appropriate action, any effort on your part may actually never have any significant, preventative effect on slowing down, much less stopping the central bank's ultimate agenda. To whom then can you turn to stop the Federal Reserve and its band of wealthy investors in their ultimate quest for world domination? And who can abolish such a predatory institution? Actually, there are four ways to dismantle this financial oligarchy. First, Congress may, under public pressure and electoral outcry, introduce legislation, which the president can sign, to abolish it. Second, Congress reserves the right to buy the Federal Reserve Bank back from its current shareholders for $450 million, which is their original investment. Third, the president himself may sign a Directive Order to reinstate unto Congress its constitutional right to print and determine the value of money. Fourth, the state legislatures may call for a constitutional convention to amend the U.S. Constitution to dismantle this nefarious organization:  an option postponed now; to be explored later in this article. However, the members of Congress are much too content to continue playing their unflattering role as puppets of special interests to cut off the financial strings that attach them to these invisible puppeteers. They are too cowardly to enact any legislation contradistinctive to the will and interest of this humongous financial empire. Neither will they ever buy back the central bank from its unscrupulous shareholders. The president is too much of a pond, too scared, too concerned for his personal and economic safety to sign a directive contradistinctively to the will of the Feds' international bosses. Coincidently, the two presidents, Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy, who have tried to wrest the absolute power over monetary policies from the central bank were assassinated. For obvious reasons, and being sold out to special interests that finance their political campaigns election after election, neither the president nor Congress may ever have the will, the power and intestinal fortitude to abolish this economic monstrosity. In brief, these elected officials, while purporting to represent the citizens of this Republic, are desperately sold out to this and other special interests many times over. Therefore, they may never end this breach of fiduciary responsibility by stopping the greatest scam ever perpetrated on the taxpayers of America. To put it in blunt and absolute terms, Congress betrayed the United States in 1913 by transferring its power to coin money and determine the value of it unconstitutionally to this national and international banking empire. All our presidents, with the exception of Lincoln and Kennedy, have been accessory to this high crime, even treason, against our citizenry. However, the majority of the Supreme Court has rendered a few decisions here and there against these invisible, economic leeches that have been profusely sucking the blood of the taxpayers for nearly a century. But where are the Media Gurus? And The Media Themselves? The Lou Dobbs: Independent Voice of CNN? The Bill O'Reilly: Curator of the No-spin Zone of Fox News? The Rush Limbaugh: Radio Talk Show Host Extraordinaire, Self-appointed Voice of Conservatism and Defender of this Nation's Conservative Principles? The CNN: Producer of News We Can Trust? The Fox News: Instigator of Fair And Balanced News? The Washington Post, The New York Times: Elite Members of the Main Stream Press? Where are the great Investigative Reporters du jour: Darlings of the Media and Pulitzer Prize Winners of our time? And what about the other Major Cable News Network? Well, these powerless "powerful" voices that should have been exposing the greatest embezzlement of all times loudly and clearly--had instead been banding themselves together to engage in the greatest conspiracy of silence of modern times to suppress the truth from the public. Of course, their protracted silence and continued inaction has greatly contributed to and played into the invisible hands of these financial world conspirators. In fact, since 1932, the Feds' representatives have been acquiring some of the major news networks, the prizes of broadcast and print journalism, to promote their global agenda; therefore, their editors, anchors and reporters may never raise their voices, thus biting the invisible hand that is feeding them. As promised earlier, let us explore the only remaining course of action, which is for you to appeal to the legislatures of the states to call for a convention--at which time a constitutional amendment can be proposed to eradicate the Federal Reserve System, thus ostracizing the hands of its wealthy shareholders from America's collective pocketbook. Amendments proposed by the convention, however, would require ratification by the legislatures of three-fourths or approximately 38 of the 50 states. Congress often limits to seven years the period for ratification of a constitutional amendment by the states. Therefore, this time-consuming Constitutional tool may eventually be proven to be an inadequate vehicle to rescue our citizenry from its modern, economic oppressors. In fact, the powers that be, backed up by their global counterparts, may use any future constitutional convention as a tool to circumvent the present Constitution itself. They may try to supersede this legendary document with another constitution of their own--one that altogether reflects the agenda of the architects of the one-world government, namely, the Trilateral Commission, the Council of Foreign Relations and, last not least--The Federal Reserve System. Meanwhile, concerned citizens of all walks of life and political persuasions must be called upon to act and to do so quickly! They must be exhorted to do whatever possible to prepare to face the two-horned Beast of Revelation that will enjoy political and religious power. They must be informed about Babylon, an entity consisting of the Economy, Religion and Politics, that will control the military powers of the world. They must be made aware of the greatest conspiracy of all times and of the result of Congressional, presidential and media inaction at best and of their indifference at worst; for the continued indifference of these modern institutions will result in the sudden collapse of the economy and of our civilization, which will in turn unleash upon us unexpected socio-economic woes: unprecedented homelessness, high unemployment, rampant suicides and crimes, long soup lines reminiscent of the Great Depression of 1929, if not anarchy: the breakdown of law and order in our already fragile society. And, above all, and more importantly, unless we as a nation repent from our political, religious and economic sins by turning to God, thereby reverting to the Judeo-Christian principles upon which this nation was originally founded... Unless the religious leaders and churches of this nation wake up from their spiritual sleep, we are headed toward a fate even worse than the socio-economic horrors of the Great Depression era: The nuclear holocaust of World War III. Such catastrophe, which is likely to happen during this generation according to Biblical prophecy, will not only eradicate the global economy but bring carnage to millions of innocent people in this country and around the world. Unfortunately, time and space will fail me to describe in detail the apocalyptic annihilation awaiting this civilization and the future collapse of the world?s Economic, Religious and Political System: The Three Pillars upon which rests Spiritual Babylon, which is the antitype or fulfillment of Historical Babylon. However, anyone interested in preparing for these future climactic events may contact me either telephonically at (951) 897-1691 or via air mail at the address noted below for additional information on this and other pertinent topics. To conclude, I strongly urge all concerned citizens of this nation, members of our political institutions--Congress and the Presidency--Chief Justice and Associate Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court, Judges of other Courts, media pundits, elected officials and civil servants on the federal, the state, county and city level of government to take heed and wake up before it?s too late! Copyright  © September 2008. All rights reserved. The information contained in this article or any part thereof may not be reproduced or distributed in any form electronic or otherwise without the previous, written consent of the author. For additional information, please write to John Louis, P.O. Box 70117, Riverside, CA 92513-0117 or call (951) 897-1691.

So, let's blame the borrowers who got ripped off in the first place?
By: Jim Carrington | 20-11-2008
That'arringtons a very nasty assumption on Mr. Colander's part, "....the bailout gives subsidies to Americans who borrowed beyond their capacity, while giving nothing to others who struggled to live according to their means." What a cruel remark. When we bought our home we were both working, making decent money; then his job of 16 years went out of business, and I got sick with bone marrow cancer and had two troublesome hip replacements which failed after implantation, so now I CAN'T work. Our home is a very modest Cape Cod, built in the 1950's, and is barely situated in a decent residential area. We got a good deal on it, as well; we were approved for over $100,000.00 but borrowed only $80,000.00. How dare this A--WIPE ASSUME that most foreclosure victims brought this upon themselves?! Sounds like a typical, dirty Republican's ideology to me!! If anything, it was the GREEDY loan-sharking banks and the crooked mortgage companies' fault!  I know of a retarded girl who inherited a modest, dumpy house, and a mortgage loan company talked her into an equity credit line, (via telemarketing) knowing she wasn't employed; now, they're foreclosing on her home as well!  This is IMMORAL.  But, I suppose this is all her fault, despite the fact that one can just glance at this woman and know that she's mentally disabled, and when she speaks, it removes any and ALL doubts as to her ability to enter into a binding contract.  But, God forbid the bank actually be culpable in any of this!  When I was a loan officer YEARS ago, I'd have taken one look at her, denied any loans, and sought a legal guardian for this woman.   Crooks and THIEVES!

I had what I thought was allergic reaction to ...
By: Pat | 20-11-2008
I had what I thought was allergic reaction to something i had eaten..It happven within a few minutes.  Itching scalp and under arm and I passed out.  My hands became swollen. I had explosive dirarrhea, and passed out again. My throat did not tighten, so I did not call 911.  Dr. said it did weaken my heart, he did not mention an adrenaline rush until my next visit.  What is an adrenaline rush ??

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Great Experiences and Great Holiday Specials in Darwin, Northern Territory
By: Guy Fitter | 01/12/2008
Darwin, Northern Territory, is a vibrant and attractive city with a unique selection of budget and exclusive accommodation with many things to do for the visitor such as attractions and tours

Visiting London From Abroad? the Best Way to See the Sights
By: Keith McGregor | 01/12/2008
If you are visiting the Capital City of England from abroad the most visited site is the River Thames. The Thames in London is a beautiful tidal waterway carving through the heart of the City. Some of the most stunning architecture and most well known buildings in the World are dotted along the banks at various points. Big Ben, the palace of Westminster, Tower of London, Canary Wharf and of course Tower Bridge are all right on the river.

Benefits From San Francisco Shuttle Tours
By: JishnuRaj | 01/12/2008
San Fran shuttle is a smaller but more intimate, very interactive, informative and fun group tour. This group takes us to more tour spots, includes bay cruise to Sausalito and free refreshment. This tour group doesn't use large motor coaches. Instead, they use shuttle bus which has easy on and off access. Only this group gets you very near to Lombard Street so that you can walk down.

Benefits From San Francisco Shuttle Tours
By: JishnuRaj | 01/12/2008
San Fran shuttle is a smaller but more intimate, very interactive, informative and fun group tour. This group takes us to more tour spots, includes bay cruise to Sausalito and free refreshment. This tour group doesn't use large motor coaches. Instead, they use shuttle bus which has easy on and off access. Only this group gets you very near to Lombard Street so that you can walk down.

White Water Rafting
By: SHIRE CHIN TRAVEL STATION | 30/11/2008
Rivers have long been the life blood of the indigenous people of Malaysia. They have served as a means of transport, a source of food and now, a resource for eco-tourism. The native groups of Sabah have been using rafts for centuries but white water rafting has only been a recreational activity since the 1980s. The two main rivers for rafting in Sabah are the Padas and Kiulu rivers which are certified as Grade 3 and Grade 2 respectively in the international white water rafting grading system.

Driving a Vehicle Versus Public Transit: Which is Better?
By: Laura Zeimer | 30/11/2008
Statistics and tips on whether you should use public transportation or your own vehicle to reach your destination.

Cambodia Adventure Travel
By: Rom | 30/11/2008
Once you decided on taking this Cambodia adventure travel it is time to make yet another decision: do you mind travelling with other tourists or not? If you don't mind, your best bet is to try a travel agency who will assist you with your booking of the flights and hotels. The travel agency will also be helpful with choosing the best tourist locations that will be sure to reveal as much of the Cambodian culture as well as Cambodian country sightseeing.

Why Biking to Work Saves Money on Travel and Gym Fees
By: Melanie Click | 30/11/2008
Exercise and savings at the same time!

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