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A 7-year-old boy broke into a popular Outback zoo, fed a string of animals to the resident crocodile and bashed several lizards to death with a rock, the zoo’s director said Friday. The 30-minute rampage, caught on the zoo’s security camera, happened early Wednesday after the boy jumped a security fence at the Alice Springs Reptile Center in central Australia, said zoo director Rex Neindorf. The child then went on a killing spree, bashing three lizards to death with a rock, including the zoo’s beloved, 20-year-old goanna, which he then fed to “Terry,” an 11-foot, 440-pound saltwater crocodile, said Neindorf.

The boy also fed several live animals to Terry by throwing them over the two fences surrounding the crocodile’s enclosure, at one point climbing over the outer fence to get closer to the giant reptile.

In the footage, the boy’s face remains largely blank, Neindorf said, adding: “It was like he was playing a game.”

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In response to this commentary, I am adding my post here. However, CNN has not and may not post it on their site. They are funny like that about people that dissent. I am NOT stating whether I am for one candidate or another, at present I really AM undecided. I may stay that way. However, I do wish to make clear something that people in my area don’t often understand. But, I am a Southerner and I have a different perspective and feel that it should be heard as well. As a matter of fact, people may find that this kind of thinking would be helpful in the next election. So, here it is:

QUOTED FROM MY POST AT CNN.COM. (Please forgive any errors. I typed fast).
“Actually, her (Sarah Palin’s) answers were not incoherent at all. You just have to be able to understand and translate “Middle-American, Conservative-Speak.” It is becoming evident as a farm boy that grew up in the South, now living in DC, that many from Northern, VA up the east coast do not understand the conversations or thoughts of the South. As someone who does not stand by either party’s choice at present, I feel comfortable in stating that Palin did an amazing job of answering EVERY question the way that you would find (it stated) on Religious Conservative websites and the way that all of my friends and family back home would both understand and cheer. It might be to the advantage of the party that wishes to woo this crowd to learn how to speak their language. Also, speak slow, look at the camera, talk to the individual and get heated about, “our boys on the front.” These terms are those of endearment and if you want to have a debate for debating purposes, argue the actual “issues,” if you want to have one to turn public opinion and to promote your campaign, speak to the people. Again, I am not saying what is right or wrong here or which way to vote. What I am saying is that in order to reach the target audiences out there that you need for your vote, learn to speak their language. Language is both audible and visible. Become the student of the Socio-Linguistics of that audience. Go to school on them. Read their blogs. I just think Governor Palin came to the debate last night with an audience in mind. Maybe one that has kids. One that either does or does not have a BA. One that goes to church on Sunday and won’t work till Monday. One that values “FAMILY” and the definition of it. And it seems they like her. Something to think about either for this election or the next… And the moral of the story is… Learn the Language before you travel.”

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House of Hope Maryland is proud to sponsor the 2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk and 1K Fun Run. Runners and walkers of all levels of ability are welcome and encouraged to participate. The race course travels through Olney Manor Park and down a scenic country road in Olney, Maryland. Click below for all the details and to sign up!

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Eye-Fi has now released a more powerful version called the Eye-Fi Explore, (an SD card that can store photos and wirelessly access them) and a lower priced Eye-Fi Home. Also included in the new lineup is the Eye-Fi Share, which can upload photos to the photo sharing website of your choice (like Flickr).

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Hey everyone!

We need your help. The Tapestry Church’s Reserve has been selected for
an amazing fundraiser. Squidoo web site will donate $2 for EVERY VOTE
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So go to this link http://www.squidoo.com/squidoo-charity-giveaway and
choose ‘”Tapestry Reserve” and we get a chunk of money. This really
works because Squidoo has been sending us sponsorship for the last year.

SO GO NOW!!!!

Blessings!
pd

Dustin Hedrick
the Tapestry Church and Reserve

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*wave*

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Make it an awesome week!

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Click the digg link below to read the shocking series of events that forever changed the financial markets. Read on to see an actual pictorial time line of the recent financial events in the US and the world. I believe it is important to note our country’s experiences as I believe this is history in the making.

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What if convenience stores sold savings bonds instead of lottery tickets? A call to turn our nation of debtors into savers.

(Money Magazine) — There was something odd about the commercial, but it took me a little while to put my finger on it. This not-too-young, not-too-old, not-too-hip hipster with sideburns is talking about his credit-card company. Seems it has a new Web site that helps him plan how he’ll pay off his balance – someday.

The ad has the bright, soothing tone of a spot for, say, Lipitor or Advair. Credit-card debt is presented as if it’s just another of those unfortunate but manageable conditions that a lot of people live with.

And that’s the surprise. Aren’t credit-card ads supposed to be about all the awesome stuff you can buy? Here’s a lender all but admitting that many of its customers live beyond their means. We’ve come a long way, babies, when even the credit-card marketers are talking about Americans’ chronic debt.

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President says he’s ‘disappointed’ by rejection of bailout, and that Americans face ‘economic hardship.’ We do need to act at some level, however; maybe the reason we are moving slow is because we’ve just heard, “WOLF!” too many times. Whatever the case, Congress is moving slowly and rightly so. Let us be wise and careful to protect the America people from FEAR AND PANIC!!!! “THERE’S BLOOD IN THE STREETS!” Or is there really? What if everything we are seeing is being enacted for election day politics and newspaper sales. My fellow Americans, let us act in accordance during our elections should we find that ANY OR ALL of our beloved leaders are acting out of pure or impure motives. And may they rue the day that they played with the American people’s fears and minds. Let us also not forget that there is a larger world out there that is being affected by our past actions and present shenanigans.

“People should NOT fear their government. Governments should fear their people.” -“V is for Vendetta”

It’s time that our men and women in Congress and the house vote and act like their people need them to. I hope that out of all this, the truth will be known and that things spoken in secret will be shown in the light. And may it cause activity in NOVEMBER! Congressman or Congresswoman, this is for you, “YOUR JOB IS ON THE LINE!” The American people have spoken. It’s time to remember who pays your hefty income that you padded last year.

With this said, I know quite a few of our elected officials in DC and there are some great ones out there. My message for you is that I hope that you guys are working to get the job done and my prayers are with you! And I hope that after NOVEMBER, you will find more hard working servants of the people alongside you due to voter outcry!

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July home prices plunge 16.3% in 12 months, according to the Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller 20-city housing index. This article shows that there is not one city whose market is gaining. With this kind of recession, there is no doubt that it will take months if not over a year for a return to balance. As I have been stating for the last 4 years, correction had to take place.

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Magnetic Air Cars, Inc. claims that it is working on the world
’s first fuel-less car. The Magnetic Air Car uses three on-board substations to harness compressed air. The resulting airflow is channeled, modulated, and converted to torque that propels the car. This is a VERY interesting technology! I can’t wait to see what’s next.

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