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Former Police Chief: Repeal the Second Amendment

Former police chief Norm Stamper (The Huffington Post)

A former Seattle Police Chief on Tuesday argued that repealing the Second Amendment would help prevent the type of gun violence displayed in last week’s tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.

“I have seen over the course of my 34 years of police work countless homicide and other shooting victims — I know what bullets do to bodies,” Norm Stamper told HuffPost Live host Alicia Menendez.

He continued: “What I think is necessary is for responsible gun owners to recognize that in no way would my suggestion of repealing the Second Amendment — and not necessarily replacing it with another amendment, but I wouldn’t rule that out either — that we create legislation that makes sense for today’s world, not the world that existed at the drafting of the Constitution and certainly the Bill of Rights.”

Appearing on HuffPost Live on Tuesday, Stamper discussed some of the same ideas he proposed in a blog post on The Huffington Post.

We are in denial about our duty to stop gun violence. We’re awed by what we perceive to be the power of the National Rifle Association, and the political clout of those members of congress whose loyalty has been purchased by the NRA.

So we wait. We wait for the next slaughter, knowing it will surely come. Nothing has changed, nothing will change. Not unless we resolve to become, in the president’s aspirational words, “better than this.”

How do we accomplish that? Through repeal of the Second Amendment, and the enactment of a new constitutional amendment.

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Florida GOP Chair Calls on Rep. Trey Radel to Step Down After Cocaine Conviction

MIAMI (AP) — The chairman of the Republican Party of Florida on Monday called for U.S. Rep. Trey Radel to step down following his recent cocaine conviction.

Congressman Trey Radel takes a moment to himself as he addresses the media at his office in Cape Coral on Wednesday night Nov. 20, 2013. Earlier on Wednesday, Radel plead guilty to misdemeanor cocaine possession, receiving a 1-year probation sentence. (AP Photo/Naples Daily News, Scott McIntyre)

Chairman Lenny Curry joined a growing number of Republican leaders from Radel’s district demanding his resignation.

“The people of Florida’s 19th Congressional District need a Congressman who is 100 percent focused on the needs of Southwest Florida,” Curry said in a news release. “Therefore, Congressman Radel should step down and focus his attention on rehabilitation and his family.”

Radel pleaded guilty to cocaine possession last week, acknowledging that he purchased 3.5 grams of cocaine last month from an undercover police officer. He has since taken a leave of absence and checked himself into a rehabilitation facility.

As part of a plea agreement, Radel admitted he agreed to buy the cocaine for $250 in a Washington neighborhood on Oct. 29. After the undercover officer gave Radel the drugs, federal agents confronted him, court documents show. Radel agreed to talk with the agents and invited them to his apartment, where he also retrieved a vial of cocaine he had in the home, the documents said.

The Collier County Republican Executive Committee also called on Radel to leave office Monday, stating the group would not support him in future elections.

“While the decision to complete the current term is his alone to make, we strongly encourage him to reflect on his ability to remain effective and that a return to Congress may serve only as an impediment to his recovery,” Chairman Mike Lyster said in a release. “We feel it is in the best interests of all involved that he resign immediately.”

Radel spokeswoman Amanda Nunez did not return a telephone phone call Monday night seeking comment. During his hearing last week, Radel said he wanted to “continue serving this country.”

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I was recently diagnosed, in February, with AIDS/HIV when I was hospitalized with a pneumonia. I was immediately given the appropriate antibiotics to fight the pneumonia and shortly there after, put on a anti-HIV medications. At one point I developed a staph infection, again I was give medication to treat this and it has since cleared. During the period that I had the staph infection, I developed chronic neck pain. It is difficult to move my head to the left or right. I was told by my doctor that this could have been caused by the staph infection and he did not seem alarmed, however, I find that if I turn in my sleep, the pain is so intense it wakes me up. This is not something that I can live with. I have started to go to a physical therapist to try to alleviate the pain. He even noticed that my right shoulder blade actually sticks out due to the way I am carrying myself. It has only been a week with the therapist, but I would like to know if this is something that will eventually go away or if there is any other type of therapy that my help. Any thoughts/suggestion would be appreciated.

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It is difficult to know what happened to your neck during your hospitalization. If it is getting better with time and therapy it is very likely to continue to do so and you can stay on the same course. However, if this pain gets worse, or does not get better, it should be evaluated. Although quite rare, unremitting neck pain that occurs in association with a Staph bloodstream infection could represent spread of the Staph bacteria to the disc spaces in the spine. The typical test to look into this will be an MRI scan or CT scan of the neck and blood tests (CRP) to check for inflammation. Good luck to you and thanks for posting.

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HUNDREDS of mourners ensured a fitting send-off for Leigh rugby legend Robert Dowling.

The 71-year-old’s funeral at Leigh St Joseph’s Church attracted many friends and former foes of the front row forward, whose connection with Leigh Miners spanned almost 50 years.

The Plank Lane resident was the grandson of William “Nucky” Wilcock who played for Wigan and St Helens.

After playing schoolboy rugby Robert and twin brother Paul joined Leigh St Mary’s, then Higher Folds then the Miners and were part of the sides that won the North West Counties title 13 times on the trot.

He also served as Miners’ secretary, kit washer and helped Paul, a former Miners and Great Britain captain, as groundsman.

He was a member of the club’s committee at the time of his death.

His brother said: “Robert was a good, honest hard player who you could rely on, but one season I didn’t play him for 10 weeks.

“He got sent off a few times and I wanted to be sure we didn’t end up with 12 men.

“As twins there was often a case of mistaken identity and if we pleaded innocence the referee would say ‘well one of you can get off!’.

“Robert’s proudest moment was being picked for Great Britain at the age of 34.

“He would have been made up to see so many players from teams in St Helens, Warrington, Wigan and Widnes paying their respects.”

Miners and ex-Leigh player Winston Sarsfield read a fitting eulogy applauded by mourners including Miners’ founder, coach and first president Rod Raines and the rugby league international trio of Martyns — Mick, Tommy and Tommy junior.

Robert, who was a mill overlooker and later a machine driver at Plank Lane pit, was diagnosed with cancer in 1988 but bravely battled through it.

He died on April 11 from heart and kidney failure, the day after being admitted to in Wigan Infirmary.

Robert leaves a wife of almost 50 years Valerie, and elder son Anthony.

The couple’s younger son David died two years ago.

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Either Detroit Red Wings defenseman Chris Chelios has undying blind loyalty to his teammates or all the hitting and banging in those 1,600 some-odd games over the last two decades has made him lost touch with reality.

In light of the announcement of the Norris Trophy finalists, Chelios had this to say about the chances of his teammates and six-time winner Nicklas Lidstrom:

“Yeah, Nick is winning again, for sure,” Chelios told The Sporting News.

Well, isn’t that matter-of-fact. Luckily for Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara and Washington Capitals blueliner Mike Green, Chelios doesn’t have a vote, and the votes are already in so the bruising defenseman can’t intimidate anyone into throwing their support to Lidstrom.

I’m sure that Chelios’ arguments for Lidstrom are sound, but they exist in a vacuum. When you compare Lidstrom’s efforts to Chara’s and Green’s, they just don’t match up this season. Sorry, Chelly.


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Volvo didn't have an entry in this segment of compact and not-quite-mid-size crossovers until just a few years ago, but it got this one right on first arrival.

And although the Volvo badge might not have quite the luster of German luxury legends, it matches up solidly against the BMW X3 and Audi Q5, as well as the Land Rover LR2, Acura RDX, and Infiniti EX35.

The BMW X3 was much improved in its latest iteration, with a far better interior and smoother ride; although packaging remains quite tight.

The Audi Q5 also feels a bit smaller inside, although its four-cylinder engine is very fuel-efficient and it handles better than the XC60.

The Acura RDX makes a major about-face for 2013 with a new V-6 engine and more conservative interior feel replacing the peaky turbo and techno-infused cabin look of the last generation.

The Infiniti EX35 takes the all-wheel-drive version of the handsome G37 sedan, gives it a sexy rear end, and mostly forgets about utility in the name of crisp handling.

Finally, the Land Rover LR2 is worth considering, though it's more of an off-road-focused take on a family crossover.

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Workforce Planning – Clint Style

February 19th, 2010

For some reason as leaders we have it in our heads that work must get done a certain way. Yes, we all embrace expense management tools that keep our costs flexible. We have been educated to use a contingent workforce. A blend of temporaries, contractors, outsourcing or co-sourcing to manage the ebbs and flows of work, and frankly workers, is a necessity today. Peaks and troughs get steeper and come with ever increasing frequency. Leaders need to do anything and everything to keep ahead of the curve.

Yet we have short memories. We have big egos. Leaders never forget the pain and challenge of reducing staff, right? It sticks with us for a long time. Have you ever gone to a funeral and been so moved that you spend days talking about living life to the fullest and that our “problems” of the day are not really problems at all? That lasts for few days… How about your News Years Resolutions? I just saw a statistic that less than 30% of folks are still sticking to their resolutions for the year and it is only 6 weeks into the year. I think you get my point. It is the human condition; we survive by moving on.

We follow a similar path with how we staff our organizations. Successful leaders are optimists. It is how we attract talent, investors, customers. We are successful because of this outlook and view of the world. As things get better we will hire more staff. We will get jazzed and intoxicated about business again. We will take our eye off the payroll and headcount figures we now review weekly.

Right now the US economy is in a recovery, albeit slowly. My words might even seem silly; however things will creep along and continue to improve. Some day you will forget. The time is now to plan to do it differently. Never has their been a better time to keep your business more flexible, adaptable and responsive. We are all testing new business models right? We are driving top line while we micromanage expenses. Your staff has never been more open and accepting of change. Oh, how survival brings people together against there common enemy.

And you know what the workforce expects it. People understand that they must fend for themselves & manage their own careers Clint Eastwood Style, but are you ready to embrace it? Or will traditional mindsets and more about work and careers drive you to repeat the over-hiring mistakes of the past.

The leader than learns the lesson will win. Pure and simple.

Today’s Workplace Realities!

February 10th, 2010

Some lessons are hard to learn; others hard to remember. There are some definite old and new realities of the workforce and the workplace. Go back a few decades and imagine your favorite Clint Eastwood movie. Clint is riding into town on his trusty horse, what do you see? Blacksmiths, General Store Owners, Saloon Proprietors and, of course, the town Undertaker.
There is a common thread to their careers; they had to manage them on their own. Even a hired gunslinger was 100% responsible for their career path. Clint made it work. These were the original entrepreneurs. As leaders and business owners today we have to help employees today embrace this “old, new” way to manage their careers. We do this by running our companies with flexible approach to getting work done. This is your competitive advantage today; you have one in place now right?

We all know that eventually Clint’s world changed. Cities grew around the Industrial Revolution. People moved to the cities in droves to improve their lot in life. They gave up career control and gained good wages. Over time career path, quality of life, benefits and retirement became perks for this new way to work. And for many, many decades it worked famously — 30 years and the gold watch. It became the American dream. Ask the workforce today and they know they must manage their own careers! The workforce knows that loyalty is a promise that business can no longer live up to. Why? Because people are outliving companies.

What happened to the parental company? The speed of change in business used to be manageable. The world was small. Competition somewhat limited. Then it all changed; the world got smaller, technology makes us faster all of the time. Communication is now instant. Competition? We all know; it is everywhere. We should study history in order to make sense of the present.

As competitive as finding work is today with 6 people for every job there is a real opportunity to think differently about your career.

    – Do you have a career agent to help guide you through this new world?
    – Are you taking steps to improve your skills?
    – Are you thinking like an entrepreneur?

When Clint road through town, each small business owner saw the opportunity in starting their saloon or store. They were in control of their career. Are you?

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Ashley on a crusade to clean up litter

YOUNG, budding wildlife warrior Ashley Straga has launched a campaign to help save the ducks at Lake Esmond – and the five-year-old has called on some big names to help.

Ashley has met Clean Up Australia chairman and founder Ian Kiernan and City of Ballarat mayor John Burt to register his own Clean Up Australia Day site.

He was equipped with an Akubra, just like Kiernan’s, and an official T-shirt for his mission.

Summer trips to the lake sparked Ashley’s concern when he noticed increased picnic rubbish and cans lying about that could harm nearby ducks.

So he asked his mum to join the Clean Up Australia Day campaign. Ashley’s mum Sarah Straga was proud of her son, but this latest venture had not come as a surprise.

“I accredit it all to Steve Irwin. He never did the Wiggles or Play School. It’s all been Steve Irwin documentaries,” Ms Straga said. He doesn’t know how to tie shoe laces but he can do a top-jaw rope on a crocodile.

“He picks up rubbish on his own accord and makes me lug it around wherever we go. I don’t mind. I encourage the initiative.”

Ms Straga hoped to join a clean-up group but when finding Lake Esmond was not a registered site, took on the job of site manager.

Family, friends and Ashley’s new school community at St James Parish Primary School have all pitched in to help, working the clean-up in with the school’s sustainability programs.

Ashley says he wants to be like Steve Irwin and will visit the Irwins’ Australia Zoo for his birthday later this year.

For all the clean-up work Ashley does in the community, Ms Straga still has to make sure he remembers to clean his room.

An estimated 3.029 tonnes of rubbish were collected on Clean Up Australia Day in Victoria last year.


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How I Write: ‘The Tragedy of Arthur’ by Arthur Phillips

Arthur Phillips, the author of The Tragedy of Arthur says he would like to take Shakespeare to the movie Anonymous, which claimed the Bard didn’t write any of the plays and that the real author was Edward de Vere, the 17th Earl of Oxford.

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Minneapolis, Minnesota

Where and what did you study?
Medieval history at Harvard. Jazz saxophone at Berklee.

Where do you live and why?
Brooklyn. Close to friends and family, and publishing. And a dog park.

Describe your morning routine.
Wake obscenely early, empty the dogs, exercise, breakfast with kids, see off everyone to school, then go to write.

What is a distinctive habit or affectation of yours?
I am notorious for always having two beagles with me, in any and all circumstances.

Please recommend three books (not your own) to your readers.
I just finished reading the stunningly good The Vanishers by Heidi Julavits. Can't rave enough about it. I am seriously considering re-reading all 12 volumes of Anthony Powell's A Dance to the Music of Time, even though it's only been a few years since I read it the first time. I recently blurbed Jennifer DuBois's A Partial History of Lost Causes, a book which completely disarmed me.

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Just walk the dogs. The rest will fall into place. I just go to a cafe. I've gone to a cafe for 3-6 hours every day, nearly every single day, for the last 15 years. That seems to be working.

Is there anything distinctive or unusual about your work space?
I like the window seats. Nothing distinctive, except the constant flow of tea and pastry.

What do you do when you are stuck or have temporary writer’s block?
So far, no troubles on that front. That may just be because I have a low bar for what passes as a "productive" day. I need only to have sat in place, in front of my notebook, for a couple hours, and not have been distracted by anything else. As long as I gave the time over to my writing, it doesn't matter whether I actually wrote any words or not.

What is your favorite snack?
Madeleines dipped in linden tea, of course.

If you could bring back to life one person, who would it be?
I admit I would be curious to spend a day with Shakespeare. I have some questions for him about his methods, approaches, attitudes. We could go see Anonymous together; I wonder if it would piss him off?

What is the story behind the publication of your first book?
I wrote it for four years, and then a friend of a friend was becoming an agent. She had time, read it, liked it, called me. Everything went smoothly. Actually, that's a great story, only because it went exactly the way you hope it will. In short, I got incredibly lucky.

Was there a specific moment when you felt you had “made it” as an author?
Going into a publishing house to meet an editor who might want to buy your book? That pretty much does it.

What would you do for work, if you were not a writer?
I'd go back and write something else, I suppose. Ads, press releases, speeches. All the things I wrote before I was published.

What advice would you give to an aspiring author?
Write. Enjoy writing. Then, and only then, worry about the business end of it. Start loving your hobby, and then you can't go too wrong.

What would you like carved onto your tombstone?
As long as they spell your name right...

What is your next project?
A TV pilot for HBO, and a book of stories that I'm just now sketching out. I'm trying to do both at once, and feeling very uncertain how that trick is done.


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The Bermuda Race Organising Committee (BROC) is to host a US Sailing IMS Owner's Committee (IMSOC) workshop at the Newport Hyatt Regency in Newport, RI. The workshop kicks off the Cruising Club of America's Safety at Sea Weekend and will be held on March 8th at 1530.

The Newport Bermuda Race and the Onion Patch Series are America's premier IMS events. Of the five hundred sailors attending the weekend seminar, many are IMS boat owners and crew meeting the Newport Bermuda Race Safety at Sea seminar requirements. It will also be a perfect opportunity for these owners to discuss the IMS rule and its future.

Dr. Bruce Eissner, US Sailing's Offshore Committee Chairman, will chair the meeting and will be joined by US Sailing Offshore Director Dan Nowlan and US Sailing Technical Director Jim Teeters. These three have an intimate knowledge of the IMS from historical, operational and technical perspectives.

Discussion will include:
- IMS in the spectrum of handicapping rules
- IMS popularity (worldwide and USA)
- IMS sub-fleets: 50s, 40s, IMS 600 (the 2003 Admiral's Cup and fleet growth
- 2002 IMS Rule changes , technical issues and opportunities
- Laser measurement
US Sailing fleet and sailor Services; IMS Governance.

Questions and open discussion will be encouraged.

IMS Owners interested in attending the workshop should RSVP with name of owner, yacht name, sail number and e-mail address to Nancy Helme at or contact Talbot Wilson at

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“We are kind of living with the consequences of their actions,” Prof. Etienne Benson said of the activists who advocated for the introduction of squirrels into urban areas.

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Have you ever wondered how Penn’s notorious squirrels came to Philadelphia in the first place?

History and Sociology of Science professor Etienne Benson studied the answer. He published an article called “The Urbanization of the Eastern Gray Squirrel in the United States” in the Journal of American History last week. The Daily Pennsylvanian interviewed him about his research.

Daily Pennsylvanian: How did you decide to research the subject of the squirrel?

Etienne Benson: I had spent some time looking at —in my earlier work — big, charismatic, exotic animals like tigers and killer whales and grizzly bears which are all fascinating. But at some point, I realized I was ignoring the landscape around me. In fact, I was writing about animals that I had never seen in the flesh. And I really wanted to shift my focus to things that I was familiar with and to the everyday landscape around me.

Related: Art Club frustrated by mysterious squirrel disappearances

DP: When did the gray squirrel population become urbanized?

EB: I had always kind of assumed that they were around but it turns out that if you look back to the mid 19th century, they’re not in urban areas at all — or at least not in the centers of urban areas even though you might find them on the outskirts of cities.

And to me, one of the things that I found looking through old newspapers that was most striking was an article in New York, I think in the New York Times in the mid 1950s, which was about an escaped pet gray squirrel and it describes dozens of people gathered around a tree on the street looking up at a squirrel while the owner tries to recapture it and a policeman comes along to disperse the crowd.

In Philly, in the late 1840s, there had been an introduction of squirrels into the public squares. It was just to beautify the city. And Boston decided to follow suit so they kind of copied Philadelphia, introduced squirrels into the Boston Common and then a few other cities did. And then New York in the 1870s introduced squirrels into Central Park and then following that it just kind of exploded.

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DP: What is something that most people don’t know about squirrels, or the history of squirrels?

EB: Most people don’t know that people chose to have them in the city. This is a real choice. It was an intentional project of a whole bunch of people, a variety of people: naturalists, zoo directors, park administrators, administrators of cemeteries … children’s writers, poets. All these people thought it would be a great idea to have squirrels in the city and they collectively made this happen in the late 19th century and we are kind of living with the consequences of their choices.

DP: Do you have one favorite anecdote from the course of your research?

EB: Yeah, I do. So one of these people that I just mentioned who was a big squirrel enthusiast was named Ernest Thompson Seton. He was a Canadian-American naturalist … and he was also one of the co-founders of the Boy Scouts … His idea was that if you introduce a squirrel to cities and if you taught boys that it was more fun to feed them than it was to hunt them or to torture them, then you could teach boys the value of compassion and charity. I love the idea of kind of a campaign of missionary squirrels spreading across the country teaching young boys how to be compassionate and charitable.

DP: What does the squirrel say?

EB: I don’t really know and I also don’t know what the fox says. Might as well leave it at that.

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Heh, the art's kinda lazy here, I know.  I just was starting to run out of ideas of what to draw.  That, and I didn't have much time to churn something out this time.  My Wonder Team page is quite involved this time, which I guess also offsets.
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Survey shows that working moms earns less, but are satisfied with their jobs

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Working dads who were the sole breadwinners in their household were four times as likely to earn six figures, while working moms who are the sole breadwinners were nearly twice as likely to earn less than $35,000.

However, money may not be everything. That is, 78% of working moms reported they are happy in their current roles at work, with about 2/3rds of working moms having enjoyed the full amount of maternity leave available to them following childbirth.

[How much paternity leave are the new dads taking? According to the survey, half of working dads (49%) took two weeks of paternity leave or less, 21% took five weeks or more while 22% didn’t take any time off.]

But let’s go back to the $$$, while there may be legitimate business reasons to explain a disparity in pay between men and women, men and women with the same experience and qualifications who perform the same work at the same level should be paid the same amount.

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Gerald H. Siebert, 72

Gerald H. Siebert, 72, of 3228 Swawp Road in Celina, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2013, at his residence in Celina.

He was born on Nov. 10, 1940, in Celina, to the late Harold and Opal (Linn) Siebert.

Survivors include his son, Mark Siebert, of Whitehouse; daughters and son-in-law, Amy Siebert of Whitehouse, Trina and Dave Elieff of Liberty Center; four grandchildren; a brother.

He was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Roy Butts.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina, the Rev. Bruce Head, officiating.

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What They Wore This Week: Celebrity Fashion Roundup

Those pesky celebrities: they change outfits quicker than we can keep up with them, so here’s a short roundup of some of their choices this week. Tell us whose look you love, whose you hated, or just sit back and enjoy a little look at how the other half live, kicking off with Scarlett Johansson, above, in white satin at A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Cure Parkinsons”, a Michael J. Fox Foundation benefit in New York City.

More celebrity fashion under the jump…

Christina Aguilera was back to her customary blue/red/black colur palette after last week’s dabble with Pucci prints. We were pleased to see it, but thought she could’ve afforded to loose the bright yellow baker boy cap…

Lindsay Lohan was also in familar style as she headed out to vote this week. Leggings and boots were the order of the day, but hey, she’s looking good on it – nice job of crotch-covering, LiLo!

Hilary Duff, meanwhile, got a little more dressed up to place her vote. Love that yellow!

Across the Atlantic, Katy Perry chose shoes and eye-makeup from the 80s to complement her rock-chic t-shirt dress at a press conference in Liverpool.

Chloe Sevigny found herself on the right side of The Fashion Police for once in a simple shift dress for the Accessories Council  12th Annual ACE Awards.

And Noemie Lenoir was stunning in bright yellow at the same event.

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Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Pabooger, Jan 7, 2005.

  1. Pabooger

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    We should be there around 9:00 Am at the Cracker barrel
  2. woodsrunner

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    I guess that means I should get my butt to bed!! Otherwise I may not make it in time.

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    Don't forget about me!!! :mad:

    If ya can't pick me up, at least buy me sumthing......... :D :D :D :D :D
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    I will eat a donut for ya!!! :eek:
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    I didn't see you standing in front of your house last night at 9:00pm!!

    Sorry Charlie!!!
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    Charlie- I think you should be glad they forgot ya ! :D I just talked to him on his cell & they aren't there yet.
    He said he's been driving in a blizzard. 30 miles an hour on the expressway, no plows & the snow is sticking to the wiper blades so bad he's making a snowman :eek:

    MEN :mad: If I headed out for a 2 hour trip to go shopping, in this weather, he'd kill me :eek:
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    Not important for men to go shopping at a mall unless they have a gun store there. :eek: Very important not to miss a gun show. Can never say that some little snow stopped them from their destination. :D
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    We had a wonderfull time!!! Roads were terrible going up we seen one plow, coming back ,they were bare, and we must have seen 15 of them!!! :confused:
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Raymond James Downgrades LegacyTexas Financial Group Inc to Outperform

Brokerage firm Raymond James Downgrades its rating on LegacyTexas Financial Group Inc(NASDAQ:LTXB). The shares have been rated Outperform. Previously, the analysts had a Strong Buy rating on the shares. The rating by Raymond James was issued on Jul 21, 2016.

In a different note, Compass Point said it Initiates Coverage on LegacyTexas Financial Group Inc, according to a research note issued on Jun 7, 2016. The shares have been rated ‘Buy’ by the firm. On May 18, 2016, FBR Capital said it Upgrades its rating on LegacyTexas Financial Group Inc. In the research note, the firm Raises the price-target to $26.00 per share. The shares have been rated ‘Outperform’ by the firm.

LegacyTexas Financial Group Inc (LTXB) made into the market gainers list on Wednesdays trading session with the shares advancing 0.07% or 0.02 points. Due to strong positive momentum, the stock ended at $28.7, which is also near the day’s high of $29.43. The stock began the session at $29.43 and the volume stood at 6,94,271 shares. The 52-week high of the shares is $32.5 and the 52 week low is $16.79. The company has a current market capitalization of $1,367 M and it has 4,76,45,826 shares in outstanding.

LegacyTexas Financial Group Inc(LTXB) last announced its earnings results on Apr 19, 2016 for Fiscal Year 2016 and Q1.Company reported revenue of $65.35M. Analysts had an estimated revenue of $67.87M. Earnings per share were $0.43. Analysts had estimated an EPS of $0.40.

Several Insider Transactions has been reported to the SEC. On Jul 20, 2016, Scott A Almy (EVP, Chief Operating Officer) sold 669 shares at $29.20 per share price.Also, On May 26, 2016, George A. Fisk (director) sold 3,000 shares at $26.39 per share price.On May 2, 2016, Greg Wilkinson (director) purchased 1,000 shares at $24.73 per share price, according to the Form-4 filing with the securities and exchange commission.

LegacyTexas Financial Group Inc. formerly ViewPoint Financial Group Inc. is a stock holding company for its wholly owned subsidiary LegacyTexas Bank. The Company’s principal business consists of attracting retail deposits from the general public and the business community and investing those funds along with borrowed funds in commercial real estate loans secured and unsecured commercial and industrial loans as well as permanent loans secured by first and second mortgages on owner-occupied one- to four-family residences and consumer loans. The Warehouse Purchase Program allows mortgage banking company customers to close one- to four-family real estate loans in the own name and manage its cash flow needs until the loans are sold to investors. It offers brokerage services for the purchase and sale of non-deposit investment and insurance products through a third-party brokerage arrangement.

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Know Your Source

I received this and have checked just generally around the house and it seems accurate. Especially in the area of food additives but in other areas as well, I found it interesting and thought other Loafers might also.

Some are afraid of China-made goods. Being unsure of quality in the manufacturing process or content in food items.

Can you differentiate which one is made in Taiwan or China ?

If the first 3 digits of the bar code are 690, 691 or 692, the product is MADE IN CHINA.

471 is Made in Taiwan .

This is our right to know, but the government doesn't make it easy to know this information.
Nowadays, Chinese businessmen know that many consumers do not prefer products "MADE IN CHINA ", so they don't show from which country it is made or the label is not visible.

However, you may now refer to the bar code, remember if the first 3 digits are:

690-692 ... then it is MADE IN CHINA .
00 - 09 ... USA & CANADA
30 - 37 ... FRANCE
40 - 44 ... GERMANY
47 ... Taiwan
49 ... JAPAN
50 ... UK

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Thanks, Eric!

TeaIV's picture

how interesting!

xaipete's picture

Thanks, Eric. Good info here. I printed it out and cut out a little square with the codes for my wallet.

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"I received this and have checked just generally around the house and it seems accurate."

Based on what?  That you know (or assume you know) the country of origin of whatever random objects you find around the house?  That's a damm poor way of doing research.

Thirty seconds on Google would have found (as well as many others) and shown your assumption to be false.

99% of the crap people forward via email is utter bovine exhaust.  Do your research.

This is our right to know, but the government doesn't make it easy to know this information. Nowadays, Chinese businessmen know that many consumers do not prefer products "MADE IN CHINA ", so they don't show from which country it is made or the label is not visible.

The goverment, regardless of the wishes of 'Chinese businessmen', requires the country of origin (if non-US) to be plainly displayed.  If you don't find 'made in China' or 'assembled in the USA' or similiar statements on the product - there's a reason for that.

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DerekL, because I need to be torched, too.  I made an erroneous statement, based partly on memory and partly on assumption, in a recent post.  What I remembered was that Russian immigrants brought with them the seeds of the Turkey Red wheat (so far, so good) and then assumed that their ethnicity was Slavic (not so good).  Although they came from Russia, the immigrants were actually German in ethnicity and Mennonite in their religious beliefs.

So, here I stand, without a stitch of asbestos to protect me.  Flame on!

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While a Snopes check is always a good thing to do, I don't understand the vituperative nature of your response, Derek.   Bad day?

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I thought it was interesting enough to share with my friends. But, it turns out it's not based entirely in fact. I'm not an anal person in doing research on every little thing and this one slipped right past me. I'm so glad there is one smart alec (not really the word I am thinking) who took it on himself to flame me. That was good Derek, I haven't ever been flamed here in over 2 years. In fact it has been a long time since anyone has flamed another member here. I wonder why that is?

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...doesn't always cut it either.  There was a law passed in Canada recently which declares that 'made in Canada' must mean that the ingredients, and not just the packaging, are Canadian.  Simply 'made in....' could be referring to the box.

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Also important to keep in mind are products made within US territories can be labeled "made in USA" even though they were actually made in Vietnam, Phillipines, etc.

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Hmm...The Philippines has not been a territory/colony of the US ever since the US granted it independence sometime right after WWll.  And if I remember my World History, I don't think Vietnam (South or North) was ever a US territory.

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Thanks Diva. Looks like I will have to do more research on the subject.

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Raw materials from China (Taiwan is also China folks!) were processed and packaged claiming it to be "original."   The package has a bar code but no numbers on it.

Another subject:  Have a freebie box of something.  Looks like it could be clothes soap but smells like strawberries, like strawberry drink mix.  Upon opening, it turns out to be clothes soap but doesn't smell like the outside of the box... interesting consumer trick.

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<edited>never mind

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My mom told me never ever to lump Taiwan and China together.  They may come from the same ethnic stock, but culturally and politically, they are separate countries.  Biggest difference:  Taiwan is a democratic country.

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This is very helpful to me.

Chinese gov't has absolute control over most companies and the people working for them are often ordered to use the internet to post phoney posts which support the company and china. (So you can't trust many internet posts which protect chinese products or company's.)

My personal position is don't buy anything chinese unless necessary. By helping me know what is from china, your post has been very helpful.

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Nice to know the anti-chinese sentiment is still alive and strong.

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Thanks Eric for the information.

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  Neither do I like products from China. It is nice to be aware on how to spot products not labeled, even if it was not approved by Mr Manners ; )

   When I was in between high school and college I worked for Russell Athletics that , at the time, made most of the athletic wear in the US. If you needed a Russell tag,  you put in that, if you had a Nike order, you just changed tags and kept right on going. Same shirts, same fabric, same everything.  It made me look at clothing in a store a whole new way.

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As I read through the entirety of the posts on this subject, it appears that some folks read the initial entry and simply responded in turn; without reading all the information.  Comments like "Thanks Eric", an indication of acceptance of the validity of the information, appears below some of the comments that expose the probability that the information may not be valid.  Oh, how we rush through our days.

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all the posts.  Honestly, this identifying goods from China doesn't really concern me that much.  To some, this maybe an important issue but to me, it's just someone trying to share information with good intentions.  I thanked Eric for that.  I enjoy the sharing spirit of this forum and try not to take minor things too seriously.

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Amen. I'm glad he did the post and thanks for the correction. MOST people on here add corrections nicely though.

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I thought that was going to be awesome info to share with my sister.  I even checked my KA flour bag, just to also check the numbers.....then I read the rest of the post.

Well Eric, thanks for wanting to pass what seemed to be good info on.

Just think of the e-coli outbreaks with the spinach in the past too.  It's not just China you have to worry about, heck we had our own bad peanut company here in the states.


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We all agree that it’s lovely when mothers and daughters can maintain a close relationship, but we disagree when it comes to how close it should be — both as girls and adult women. There are some mothers and daughters who proudly call themselves “best friends,” others who always stay within their “parent” and “child” roles, and some mother/daughter relationships are so complicated they can’t even be labeled. Hey, whatever works for you! After the jump, we asked some women to share their thoughts about being best friends with mom: is it a heartwarming bond or just a major lack of boundaries? Weigh in with your opinion in the comments!

“I often find myself cringing when a mother and daughter pair refer to themselves as best friends. Is it because I’m jealous that my mom and I can’t even get along half the time? Actually, no. I don’t think mothers and daughters are supposed to be best friends. That’s just not the nature of the relationship. You should be able to rely on your mother for things you shouldn’t rely on your best friend for — unconditional love (hopefully), guidance (God willing) and constructive feedback on your life (when asked for). When I hear a mother/daughter say they are best friends (and mean it) I’m immediately like, “Enmeshment issues!” These two need to cut the umbilical cord, learn to exist as separate entities and find a best friend their own age.”

“I think it’s creepy. I think kids need boundaries, and it’s impossible to be a child’s ‘best friend’ and also create safe boundaries for them. Perhaps when you’re out of the house and on your own, you can approach your child/parent relationship as more of a friendship, but while int he house, I think kids need the structure of a parent, not a friend.”

“I totally used to be one of those people that called my mom my best friend, and acted accordingly (talking about our relationships, spending a TON of time together, etc.), and I think it ended up being really unhealthy for us and detrimental to my other friendships. It’s really awesome for moms and daughters to be close, but boundaries are important.”

“My mom and I are very close and are definitely FRIENDS, but she is my mom before anything else. I definitely feel like I can talk to her about almost anything, but I also know that if I do, I will be getting a mom’s response, advice and criticism. There have been times where I’ve maybe pushed the boundaries of that mom/friend balance — mentioning things to her that a girlfriend would laugh off or pass judgment on — and had my mom very quickly remind me which side she’s on first. It’s also worth noting that my mom has had to be both parents to my brother and I for the last 15 years, since my dad was mostly useless in that regard. She didn’t have the luxury of trying to be my bestie.”

“It’s appealing to me in the sense that I feel a real age/culture gap with me own mother.  She’s really into old movies and going to museums and gardening. As such, she doesn’t know or care about the kind of stuff that I’m interested in, like Tumblr or Netflix. Sometimes it feels like we have little in common pasttime-wise other than our few shared interests, like shopping.  A mom who is my ‘best friend’ would probably be more ‘with it’ and we’d be able to share those interests together like I do with my best friend. That being said, I tend to think that mother/daughter ‘best friends’ are a pathetic statement on both daughter and mom. A mom is supposed to raise you into a an independent person, as a opposed to nurturing a friendship, which is mutually supportive.  That’s not what the parent/child relationship is supposed to be, especially in teenager-hood and young adult years. (In late 20s and beyond, I think it’s normal and healthy for daughter/mother friendships to be more like actual friendships because she’s not raising you anymore.)  It suggests to me that the mom hasn’t been able to become a fully formed adult in some way.  For example, I’ve always thought Vicki Gunvalson on ‘RHOOC’ seemed kinda pathetic in part because she dates crappy guys yet calls her daughter her best friend and her daughter’s baby ‘her’ baby.”

“My mom and I are best friends. I’m not going to say that it isn’t really great in some ways, and I would rather have this extreme than the other for sure, but I do think it’s really unhealthy. Actually, I KNOW it is really unhealthy. We’re very co-dependent and it’s been detrimental insofar as I’ve never really felt like I needed to make friends and I was never “pushed” to form other friendships so to speak. I think it’s grown out of my mom’s unhappiness and her projected inability to rely on most people. I love my mom but we got issues, man.”

“My mother is generally not 100 percent on my side, and I think that’s a good thing. She can spot the bullshit, and she’s also tough, which is helpful. I would not call her my best friend, and our relationship is often contentious, so I would never WANT to call her my best friend, but as a mom, she does all right. I think the role of a mother should be more to be one to spot the bullshit, not necessarily to support you blindly regardless of what you do, you know? The best friend also serves this same function, but in a much lesser degree. I feel like it’s easier to be called on your shit by your mom than it is by your best friend.”

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Paramahansa Srimat Swami Nigamananda Saraswati Dev (1879–1935), reverently called by his devotees as Shree Shree Thakura was one of the influential spriritual leaders of India. He is the founder of Assam Bangiya Saraswat Matha in Jorhat, Assam , India and
Nilachala Saraswat Sangha in Puri, Orissa , India.

Early life

Paramahansa Shree Shree Nigamananda Saraswati Deva was born to a virtuous brahmin couple at Qutabpur in Nadia district (now in Bangladesh) in the year 1879. His father Bhuban Mohan Bhattacharya and mother Yogendra Mohini had named him ‘Nalinikanta’. As he grew to boyhood, Nalinikanta drew admiration of the people for his extraordinary fearlessness, intelligence and forthrightness. Leadership was natural to him. Nalinikanta was especially dear to his mother.

As the fate would have it the mother of Nalinikanta breathed her last immaturely from a brief illness. At that time, Nalinikanta was pursuing his primary education in his maternal uncle’s village Radhakantapur. Her death deeply shocked Nalinikanta as he was very much devoted to his mother. He came to know that just before she breathed her last, his mother had handed over his charges to the ‘Jaganmata’ the ‘Cosmic Mother’. He took the words of her mother to be literally true. As he was desperately in need of a mother, he single-heartedly prayed to the ‘Jaganmata’ to appear before him.

But alas! He failed to get a glimpse of ‘Her’ even in his dreams. He lost faith in God thinking that God does not exist, the religious rites and spiritual practices are worthless activities, and all those sadhus, ascetics or renouncer's are lazy worthless cheats. His belief in God was shaken to such extent that he turned extremely antagonistic towards everything related to Him.

Especially, the sadhus and the wandering ascetics used to face most of his ire. He convinced himself that ‘death’ is the ‘end’ of everything in one’s life. Thereafter he decided for himself that - religion to him would be nothing other than ‘doing good to the fellow beings’, and his duty is to lead a disciplined and virtuous life.

During his school days Nalinikanta used to read textbooks that the ‘Sun’ is a gigantic ball of burning gases and the ‘Moon’ and the other planets are composed of gross matters such as dust and rocks. He used to feel a pinch in his heart when his fellow countrymen were jeered at as superstitious folks paying obeisance to these insentient planets. Even though he had lost faith in God and religion, he used to wonder how all those ancient Rishis (seers) of his land could go wrong in putting such significance on these heavenly bodies. Later, during his sadhak (spiritual practitioner) life, he was delighted to find that thousand of years before Newton, the ancient Rishis of India knew the science of space and the principles of gravitation. His heart was urging him to spread the knowledge and ideals of those ancient Rishis among his fellow beings.

The Turning Point

The death of his beloved mother Yogendramohini Devi created a void in the Bhattacharya household. Nalinikanta being the eldest son in the family had to be married soon to bring a daughter-in-law for the proper management of the household. Hence, at the early age of seventeen, Nalinikanta was married to an extremely beautiful and intelligent girl named Sudhansubala Devi( She was from Halisahar, a city near kolkata).

Nalinikanta went to study at the Dhaka School of Survey and thereafter took up jobs at various places to earn his livelihood. His independent spirit and forthright attitude was forcing him to frequently change his jobs.

Once, while serving as the supervisor of the Narayanapur estate (Zamindari) Nalinikanta was working late in the night. He suddenly saw the shadowy image of Sudhansubala Devi standing at the table, sullen and silent. Sudhansubala Devi was supposed to be away at Qutabpur at that time and was not expected to be present at Narayanpur at all. The image appeared there for a few moments only. Nalinikanta felt disturbed and rushed to his village Qutabpur. He came to know that Sudhansubala Devi had expired just an hour before he saw her image at Narayanapur. Since childhood Nalinikanta had a thoughtful disposition. This incidence drew him further inwards. Soon after, he happened to see the shadowy image of Sudhansubala Devi several times in quick succession.

Nalinikanta had thought that death is the ultimate end of an individual. But, now he couldn’t wish away the fact that it is not. By now, he was convinced that there must be ‘life’ after ‘death’. He solemnly resolved to get back his beloved wife at any cost. Never before in the history of mankind any bereaved husband had made such a resolution, being so much oblivious of the impossibility of his success.

The Quest For Truth

Nalinikanta became desperate to know all about the subtle phenomena of life and death. Thoughts such as - "What’s death? How can I win over death? If death can come inevitably at any time in one’s life why am I wasting my time without exploring the secrets of it?" - began to worry him all the time. This inquest took him to the Theosophical Society at Adyar, in Chennai, India. He learnt all the theories and practices that Theosophy could offer and was able to talk to Sudhansu Devi through a medium. But, Nalinikanta could not see her physically. He was not satisfied with the experience at all. Through a discussion with the members of the Society he came to know that the knowledge about the phenomena of ‘life and death’ was the prerogative of the Hindu Yogis. He spared no time in looking for a true Yogi or Sadhu who could fulfill his desire to meet his dead wife as well as bring contentment to his seeking mind.

While searching for a true yogi, Nalinikanta came across Swami Purnananda, a highly educated renunciate. The Swami explained to him that all female beings are merely a partial manifestation of the ‘Mahamaya’ or the ‘Cosmic Mother’. Hence, it was extremely unwise and ridiculous on his part to run after an insignificant part (his wife) ignoring the whole (the Cosmic Mother). If he could get Mahamaya, he would automatically get his wife and there were sure ways to get Her. Swami Purnananda advised him to look for a Sadguru. Nalinikanta returned to his place of service a changed man. The belief in ‘life after death’ and ‘soul’ had turned him into a believer. He was desperately praying God for a chance to meet his destined Sadguru.

Shree Shree Thakura

Premika Guru

One night Nalinikanta saw one Sadhu with a brilliant aura around him in his dream. He woke up to find the Sadhu standing beside his bed in ‘reality’. The Sadhu handed out to him a leaf bearing a mantra on it and then disappeared. Nalinikanta was spellbound by the incident. He did not know what to do with the mantra. No sadhu or spiritual teacher, whom he consulted, could decipher the mantra nor could they give him any guidance about what to do with it. At this point of time a crestfallen Nalinikanta received directions in his dream to go to the greatest tantrik guru of that time - Bamakshepa, at the ‘Tarapitha’ of Birbhum, in West Bengal. Bama was extremely pleased to see the unique ‘veeja mantra’ (root/source mantra) of Goddess Tara which Nalinikanta had received in his dream, and readily accepted him as his disciple. Within a short span of one month, Nalinikanta was able to master the secrets of the Tantrik ways (tantra sadhana) of attaining spiritual success. As a mark of perfection of his sadhana (spiritual practice), ‘Tara’ or ‘Mahashakti’ (the embodiment of cosmic energy) appeared before him in the form of Devi Sudhansubala and granted him the boon that he would be able to see her in that form whenever he would so wish.

But, Nalinikanta became discontent when he was unable to touch that form. Moreover, to his amazement Nalinikanta saw that a brilliant light used to emanate from his body and take the shape of Devi Sudhansubala. He was puzzled. He wanted to know "if ‘Mahashakti’ originated from him only, then who ‘he’ is."

Overpowered by a consuming desire to know his ‘self’, Nalinikanta sought guru Bamakshepa’s advice. The latter advised him to attain the knowledge of ‘Advaita’ from a Vedantic guru. He became a disciple of guru Srimad Swami Satchidananda Saraswati at the holy place of ‘Pushkar’ in the state of Rajasthan, India. He instantly realized that Swami Satchidananda Saraswati was the sadhu who gave him the ‘Tara’ mantra in his dream. The swami initiated Nalinikanta into renunciation and according to the principle changed his name to ‘Nigamananda’, for he was able to comprehend the Vedic (nigama) knowledge (jnana) effortlessly. Per advice of Swami Satchidananda he went out for quest of a Yogi Guru to practically understand and visualise directly the Vedic (nigama) knowledge (jnana).

Later under unbelievable circumstance(-For details please refer the Life History book) , he met his Yogi Guru - whom he used to refer as Sumeru Das Ji ( other wise know as Koot Hoomi Lal Singh or Kuthumi nineteenth-century Kashmiri Brahman, Shigatse, Tibet; also called K.H. In 1875 he founded with El Morya the Theosophical Society) . Under Sumeru das Ji's tutelage he learnt the secrets of Yoga . After sincier practice he attained the Savikalpa Samādhi and then The Nirvikalpa Samadhi - the highest point of Yoga. In yoga he visualised and practically comprehend the Vedic knowledge he learnt from Guru Satchidananda in his own body. He attained his Nirvikalpa samadhi on Kamakshya Hill ( in Assam, India ). From Nirvikalpa Samadhi he again descended as a Sadguru to enlighten mankind.

Life After Attainment Of Truth

During the 1907 Kumbh Mela at Allahabad , India under the auspices of the then Shankaracharya of Sringeri Mutt, the jnaniguru of Nalinikanta Swami Satchidananda Deva conferred the title of paramahansa on him in the presence of leading sadhus and renunciates. The uniqueness about Nigamananda’s spiritual accomplishment was that he had explored and perfected tantra, jnana, yoga and prema/bhav, all the four original ways envisaged in Sanatana Dharma (ever new/eternal, and universal spiritual method based on Vedic knowledge) for the attainment of the highest spiritual goal.

Assam Bangiya Saraswat Math

'Assam Bangiya Saraswat Math' (previously known as Shanti Ashram) is a monastic organization founded by Srimat Swami Nigamananda Saraswati Paramahansadev in 1912 AD. Now it has near about 50 branches (Saraswat Ashrams) in all over India and abroad.The main aim behind the foundation of ABS Math is to spread and propagate Sanatan Dharma and true knowledge about God, besides preparing the inmates for achieving spiritual attainments for undertaking the Guru’s job.
History of Saraswata Math: (Please refer to Sree Sree Thakura Nigamananda Jibani Book in Oriya)

Old picture of Assam Bangiya Saraswata Matha

Assam Bangiya Saraswata Matha

.....In the end of happy journey of austere endeavor of Srimat Swami Nigamananda Saraswati, the 'Shanti Ashram' was founded by him in the auspicious occasion of Akshay Tritiya at Kumilla Durgapur in 1314 B.S. for the first time. He returned to Dhaka after staying there almost three and half years due to some reasons. The Shanti Ashram was shifted to Gendaria in Dhaka in 1318 B.S. 'Sri Gouranga Anath Niketan' was founded there on 26th Agrahayan 1318 B.S. The noble purpose behind it is to serve the distressed, the grieved, the sick and the poor. There was a disciple named Saruram Kalita, inhabitant of Charigram near Jorhat, would go to Sri Sri Thakur. He supplied the information to Sri Sri Thakur that vast land was given by Govt. in Assam only charging with an irregular fees. Saruram purchased a plot of 80 bighas at Kumarveti Chapri village of Kokilamukh taking money from Sri Sri Thakur. The Math was instituted on the land.
Sri Sri Thakur together with Swami Swarupananda and Atul Chakraborty went to Kokilamukh on 10th Magh, 1318 B.S. from Dhaka and selected the place after observing it. And he stayed there with Atul Chakraborty. Coming back to Dhaka Swami Swarupanandaji made an arrangement for sending the all ashram articles to Kokilamukh by steamer. On 22nd Falgun all of them came to Kokilamukh winding up the Dhaka Ashram this year. Sri Sri Thakur himself founded the asan of Gurubrhama at Kokilamukh in the propitious occasion of Akshay Tritiya on 7th Baisakh 1319 B.S. and gave the name to it also Shanti Ashram.

Assam Bangiya Saraswata Matha Now

Saraswata Matha , Kokilamukha, Assam

First seven self denying disciples (Swami Chidananda, Swami Premananda, Swami Swarupananda, Swami Yogananda, Swami Suddhananda, Swami Bodhananda and Swami Saradananda) were initiated asceticism by Sri Sri Thakur and he gave name to this Ashram as Saraswata Matha. Then it has been given a name to Assam Bangiya Saraswat Math since 1325 B.S.
Being an ascetic relating to the title of Saraswati under the Sringeri Math he gives the name to his Matha as 'Saraswat Math', Ashram as 'Saraswat Ashram' and Sangha as 'Saraswat Sangha'. The religious books compiled by him is familiarized as 'Saraswat Granthabali'.....

Nilachala Saraswata Sangha

(Please refer to the Nilachala Bani book in Oriya for Details )
'Nilachala Saraswata Sangha(NSS), Puri' was founded by Swami Nigamananda Paramhans Dev exclusively for his Oriya-speaking household devotees on 24 August 1934, the full moon day of the Indian month of Shraavana at Nilachal Kutir, his eternal abode at Puri on the Eastern sea-coast. That day was incidentally his birthday. The Oriya devotees gathered there to celebrate his birthday and pay him their regards. Swami Nigamananda felt a divine urge from within to form this Sangha as expressed by him before the devotees there. The main purpose was to unite his handful of Oriya devotees then for his worship jointly at a common place and to foster a common bond among them as his disciples and devotees. After forming the Sangha and naming it as Nilachal Saraswat Sangha, Swami Nigamananda categorically told the members to lead an ideal household life on the lines of his teachings, keep his image or photographs in the house and worship it as Guru as per their oriya traditions and share their spiritual experiences among themselves without any reservation. The devotees were also advised to have a weekly congregation specially on Sundays at a suitable place for joint worship of the Guru, discuss his ideas and read his books.

Nilachala Kutir

NilaChala Kutir, Puri, Orissa

NSS was started with very few members. Most of them were then the school students. After their studies, they were scattered but were meeting without fail at Nilachal Kutir, Puri on the occasion of the birth day celebration of their Guru. Swami Nigamananda told them that his devotees were there in this part of the country and they would gradually join this Sangha. The words of the Sadguru were unfailing. This happened after the Oriya biography of Swami Nigamananda was published in the year 1942 AD. After reading this book, many people were attracted towards this Sadguru and became his devotee owing allegiance to NSS which he founded for Oriya devotees primarily.

The first Secretary of the Sangha was Shri Banamali Dash, an eminent lawyer, social worker and a dignitary of Puri, a disciple of Swami Nigamananda who subsequently became its President and Shri Durga Charan Mohanty as Secretary. Subsequently, Sri Durga Charan Mohanty became its Secretary and Palichalaka or administer. As of 2010, Sri Syam Sunder Dash is the president of Nilachala Saraswata Sangha and Sri Sangram Kesari Sinha is the vice-president and the Parichalaka or the administer.

NSS is now a registered body under the Indian Societies Registration Act. It has a registered Byelaw which contains details of its organizational structure and positions created for its effective management. Its registered headquarters is at Swargadwara, Puri, Orissa, India NSS has a Governing Body consisting of nine members. This body is aided in its decision-making process and administration of NSS by an ‘Advisory Board’ comprising representatives from all its branches called ‘Sakha Sangha'. The role and functions of these two bodies have been clearly defined in the Byelaw of NSS. President of the Governing Body is the head of NSS.

At present, NSS has more than 120 branches (Sakha Sangha) in different parts of the Orissa State for the convenience of the collective worship of Shri Guru Maharaja by the devotees at a nearby place. Some branches have ‘Pathachakras’ which are units of small groups of devotees for joint worship and study of books published by NSS. Outside Orissa, NSS has a number of branches such as New Delhi, Kolkata, Jamshedpur, Bangalore, Hyderabad etc, to mention a few. It has also crossed the boundary of India with its branch in United States of America. Each branch has a Managerial Body to look after its day-to-day management. The NSS has now about 4000 approved family worship centers at the houses of member-devotees which are called ‘Gruhasanas’ with an image of Guru installed in it for providing opportunity for daily worship of Shri Guru at the family level where Shri Shri Guru Maharaj is considered not only as a member of the family but its head. Such Gruhasanas are places for spiritual practices of individual members of NSS also.

The NSS which had a humble beginning with a handful of devotees in the year 1934 A.D. has grown in size, strength and structure over the years due to the grace of Shri Shri Guru Maharaj and has now more than 10,000 devotees and is an important religious organization in the State of Orissa and India.

The NSS issues annual identity cards to its members containing the text of daily prayers before the Guru and some do's and don’ts. The NSS believes in the eternal existence of Shri Shri Guru Maharaj, Swami Nigamananda Saraswati Dev. Each member of NSS accepts Swami Nigamananda as their only Guru and Ista and gives affirmation to NSS that is or she will be fully guided by the directions of the NSS. As per the Byelaw of NSS, only household devotees of Swami Nigamananda will be its members.

Being a religious organization, NSS undertakes a number of religious activities throughout the year both at the Central and branch levels. The birthday of Shri Shri Guru Maharaj is celebrated with great enthusiasm by the devotees at Nilachal Kutir, Puri. It organizes many educative programs at Biratunga, Puri every year for the executive members of branches who look after management of these bodies. NSS has since published Oriya translations of all the books written by Swami Nigamananda. Many books of Swami Nigamananda was translated in oriya by Late Shri Durga Charan Mohanty.It has also several other publications to its credit for the benefit of the devotees. It also brings out a quarterly religious journal in Oriya, 'The Sangha Sevak' containing discussions on the life and teachings of Swami Nigamananda and writings on various other religious matters. Each branch of NSS holds weekly congregations of devotees for collective worship of the Guru, discussions on the life and teachings of the Guru, reading of books, sharing spiritual experiences and exchange of emotions. Branches also organize several functions on various festive days.

NSS organizes an annual conference of its devotees at various places in Orissa at the time of the full moon day of the month of Magha which provides a forum for meeting of all the devotees both male and female belonging to NSS to worship the Guru Maharaj collectively, exchange ideas and share spiritual experiences among them. This annual conference is called the Utkal Pradeshik Bhakta Sammilani where discussions are held on living an ideal household life and Sangha Saktir Pratistha (matters relating to NSS and organization of groups of devotees for collective worship) with Bhaba Binimay ( interchange of emotions). Devotees derive great pleasure in attending it and meeting other devotees from various places once in a year. This conference also helps in the propagation of the teachings and ideas of Shri Shri Guru Maharaj among the local people where it is held.

The NSS guide their member devotees on the path of their spiritual progress and in attainment of Chitta Sudhi and helps in the fulfillment of the mission of Swami Nigamananda in Orissa in propagating the Eternal Religion, spreading Satsikshya and Siva Jnane Jiva Seva (serving the humanity) in various ways. Its member-strength is increasing from year to year and will continue to do so.

His Philosophy

Sadguru Swami Sri Sri Nigamananda Saraswati Deva wished every soul to rise to this exulted state of consciousness. Hence, he entered into society to wake up a spiritually inert people.

Shree Shree Thakura

Thakura in one of the Bhakta Sammilani

In the prevailing atmosphere of confusion in ideals and spirituality among his countrymen, he wanted them to rediscover the merits of sanatana dharma. He wrote five books - Bramhacharya Sadhana, Yogiguru, Tantrikguru, Jnaniguru and Premikaguru - which are invaluable for any seeker on the path of spirituality. He edited and published a path breaking and reformist periodical Arya Darpana (one of the earliest periodicals of India). It was widely received as a trend-setting journal on religion and spirituality. With a view to establishing universal brotherhood he set before himself three objectives, namely, (i) propagation of sanatana dharma, (ii) dissemination of sat siksha (right type of education that enables development of integrated personality conducive for spiritual development), and (iii) service to all living beings deeming it as service rendered to the Supreme Being. In his opinion a person having attained ‘self knowledge’ is the right one to serve mankind in the right manner.

He enjoined upon His devotees — to walk together on the path of spirituality forming Sanghas (spiritual associations), to lead Adarsha Grihastha Jeevan (life of an ideal householder), and to have Bhava Binimaya (commune with each other for mutual exchange of spiritual ideas and experiences), which would enable them to achieve the above mentioned objectives and lead a fulfilled life.

He established the tradition of Bhakta Sammilani (the annual congregation of devotees and spiritually minded people, for the close interaction between the two types of seekers — the household devotees and the renunciates. Till date, this congregation has been proved to be a spiritually beneficial experience for all.

There was a harmonious blending of highest enlightenment (jnana) and universal love (vakti) in the person of Swamy Nigamananda. Rightly so, his ideological as well as methodological slogan was — " Shankarer Mata" (the Vedantic doctrine of the 8th century spiritual reformist Sri Sri Adi Shankaracharya that Bramha — the Supreme Soul and the individual soul is ‘one’ and the same, and it is the ultimate truth to be realized by men), and "Gauranger Patha" (the path of devotion adopted by Sri Chaitanya Deva, the fourteenth century avatara of devotion, as the royal road to the spiritual destination i.e. God).

Thakura Sri Sri Nigamananda SaraswatiDeva left his corporal body and attained Mahasamadhi (eternal union with the Supreme Soul) through yoga kriya (yogic techniques) on November 29, 1935 in Kolkata. But, his holy presence is still felt and his reassuring voice is still heard in the hour of need by those who have implicit faith in him, for the Sadguru is ‘immortal’. Rightly, his followers deified Him as their revered and beloved Thakura and worshiped Him as their Guru (the supreme preceptor) and Ishta (the personal God) at the same time.

Books on and by Swami Nigamananda

  • Yogi Guru by Swami Nigamananda in Bengali , Oriya, Hindi and English
  • Gyani Guru by Swami Nigamananda in Bengali , Oriya, Hindi and English
  • Tantrika Guru by Swami Nigamananda in Bengali , Oriya, Hindi and English
  • Premika Guru by Swami Nigamananda in Bengali , Oriya, Hindi and English
  • Bramhacarrya Sadhana by Swami Nigamananda in Bengali , Oriya, Hindi and English
  • Vedanta Viveka by Swami Nigamananda in Bengali , Oriya
  • Nigama Sutra by Swami Nigamananda in Bengali , Oriya

See also

Notes and References Taken From

  • Life History of Swami Nigamananda(Book by Nilachala Sarswata Sangha)
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