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Op-Ed: American redoubt or doubt? |
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Written by Sikander Jaad
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Saturday, 28 April 2012 10:08 |
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“On his blog, one of a large and growing number of survivalist websites, Rawles emphasizes that he is a 'non-racist' — Christians, Messianic Jews and Orthodox Jews are welcome to join the retreat, no matter what their race. Buddhists and 'New Age crystal channelers,' on the other hand, would be better advised to retreat elsewhere.”
The irony is immediately apparent as I read “Voice of the AMERICAN REDOUBT -- The Emerging Safe Haven and Refuge for God-Fearing, Liberty-Loving Patriots of the Western United States.” I’m struck by the gap between the “God-fearing” and “liberty loving” that the blogger seems to have missed, and wonder if his readers also miss it.
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Written by Sikander Jaad
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Monday, 30 January 2012 08:50 |
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There are few words that can heat up a conversation like the word “discrimination." The root word is from the Latin meaning “to divide, distinguish." A person can have discriminating taste, or be discerning about certain things, and those are usually seen as positive attributes. However, the word discrimination has come to focus on how we separate and divide people in negative ways that allow prejudice and bigotry. Prejudice is a judgment or opinion formed before the facts are known, a preconceived idea about something. Bigotry is holding blindly and intolerantly to a creed, belief, opinion even when the facts disprove the ideas that formed the initial creed, belief or opinion.
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Shelter volunteers reap rewards |
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Written by Kim Gillen
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Friday, 24 June 2011 16:50 |
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 Looking for a fun activity that you can do by yourself, or as a family, as many or as few times a month as will work with your busy life? Want to get in shape with a brisk walking or jogging program, or would you prefer a calmer, more meditative experience? You can find a perfect fit as a volunteer with Forget Me Not Animal Shelter.
Located on West Curlew Lake Road within walking distance of the Rail Trail, Forget Me Not houses both dogs and cats, whose primary care is provided by a group of pet-loving volunteers. Volunteer Susan feels like she is “helping make a difference in the world, one cat or dog at a time.” That sentiment is shared by all the volunteers: having a part in saving even one homeless pet is a rewarding experience.
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Staying friendly with the neighbors |
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Written by Sikander Jaad
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Friday, 24 June 2011 16:45 |
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As the human population of the world nears 7 billion, it’s increasingly difficult to avoid living near other people. Even if you own 100 acres and your neighbor is three miles down the road, it’s possible to feel crowded! Oddly, all this close proximity hasn’t given us more skill at conflict resolution. In many cases, the opposite may even be true: the more we are around people, the less we are able to deal with our conflicts.
If you discover yourself in any of the scenarios below, rest assured: you are not alone.
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Written by Sandy Tauber
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Friday, 24 June 2011 16:38 |
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My throat was scratchy and I felt somewhere between dopey and miserable. I was coughing up goop that I'm sure you'll be happy to hear I won't attempt to describe. I wryly thought back to something I'd said only a few weeks earlier.
“I can't remember the last time I've been sick,” I'd bragged, not even considering that I might be tempting fate. Well, fate appeared to have finally caught up with me. Part of me looked on the bright side: I'd have the perfect excuse to put off chores I hadn't really wanted to do. I could just lounge around all day munching on goodies (it is “feed a cold; starve a fever” isn't it?). I'd watch TV, read a mindless novel, or do nothing at all. But the other part of me recognized I felt miserable and nothing was apt to change that.
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