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Mike Pence's Hillsdale College Speech on the Presidency

• Sep 21, 2010 from mysql101(Super Mario) in *
  Probably one of the best speeches of the year:
  
  Mike Pence's Hillsdale College Speech on the Presidency
  
  By Rep. Mike Pence on 9.20.10 @ 8:08PM
  
  The prepared text of the speech Indiana Republican Rep. Mike Pence delivered Monday night at Hillsdale College.
  
  President and Mrs. Arnn, Mr. John Cervini, Mr. David Bobb, Elliot Gaiser, College Republicans and each and every one of the faculty and students of Hillsdale College here today. As I am sure you know, honor is what allows us to do what is right despite the cost. Even greater honor is required to do what is right in the face of superior power. And the greatest honor is to stand strong even if it means standing alone.
  
  The long fight of Hillsdale College, standing alone -- then and now for the proposition that all men are created equal, then with Frederick Douglass, now with Clarence Thomas; then and now in the conviction that, as Americans are not horses, we were not born to have saddles placed on our backs, by anyone, at any time, and for any reason. This long fight, you have fought for love of ideas that did not come in dreams, or as Reagan said, did not "spring full bloom" from your brow, but "came from the heart of a great nation," rose in a time of unprecedented stress and genius, and since the founding kept this country whole, prosperous, safe, just, free and good.
  
  It is therefore a high honor for me to stand before you in this place so closely associated with the founding of the Republican Party in opposition to the unforgivable sin of slavery; this place where statesmanship is taught as an art, and where right conduct is seen as its own reward. I thank you, and may God bless you for your bravery and courage.
  
  I rise to pay a debt of honor and a debt to history. My subject today is the presidency, and my hope is that you see that institution in a new light and never despair of the republic.
  
  ***
  
  The presidency is the most visible thread that runs through the tapestry of the American government. More often than not, for good or for ill, it sets the tone for the other branches and spurs the expectations of the people. Its powers are vast and consequential, its requirements -- from the outset and by definition -- impossible for mortals to fulfill without humility and insistent attention to its purpose as set forth in the Constitution of the United States.
  
  Isn't it amazing, given the great and momentous nature of the office, that those who seek it seldom pause to consider what they are seeking? Rather, unconstrained by principle or reflection, there is a mad rush toward something that, once its powers are seized, the new president can wield as an instrument with which to transform the nation and the people according to his highest aspirations
  
  But, other than in a crisis of the house divided, the presidency is neither fit nor intended to be such an instrument. When it is made that, the country sustains a wound, and cries out justly and indignantly. And what the nation says -- the theme of this address... What it says, informed by its long history, impelled by the laws of nature and nature's God... What it says quite naturally and rightly, if not always gracefully, is that we as a people are not to be ruled and not to be commanded. It says that the president should never forget this; that he has not risen above us, but is merely one of us, chosen by ballot, dismissed after his term, tasked not to transform and work his will upon us, but to bear the weight of decision and to carry out faithfully the design laid down in the Constitution and impassioned by the Declaration of Independence.
  
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  The presidency must adhere to its definition as expressed in the Constitution, and to conduct defined over time and by tradition. While the powers of the office have enlarged, along with those of the legislature and the judiciary, the framework of the government was intended to restrict abuses common to classical empires and to the regal states of the 18th century.
  
  Without proper adherence to the role contemplated in the Constitution for the presidency, the checks and balances in the constitutional plan become weakened. This has been most obvious in recent years when the three branches of government have been subject to the tutelage of a single party. Under either party, presidents have often forgotten that they are intended to restrain the Congress at times, and that the Congress is independent of their desires. And thus fused in unholy unity, the political class has raged forward in a drunken expansion of powers and prerogatives, mistakenly assuming that to exercise power is by default to do good.
  
  Even the simplest among us knows that this is not so. Power is an instrument of fatal consequence. It is confined no more readily than quicksilver, and escapes good intentions as easily as air flows through mesh. Therefore, those who are entrusted with it must educate themselves in self-restraint. A republic -- if you can keep it -- is about limitation, and for...

Home Workouts Get Fit and Lose Weight at Home

• Oct 04, 2010 from jonpaul(Jon) in Lifestyle
  Each year many people join a commercial gym to help them get fit and lose weight. If you are dedicated to getting fit and staying fit, and especially if other members of your household are too, then it may not only be more convenient to workout at home, but cheaper too. Here we list the best home exercise routines and methods.
  OK, you do not actually need any equipment to get super fit at home. Just the clothes to exercise in is enough and the willpower to do it. But having some home gym equipment can really help you to structure you workouts better and stay focused.
  Really you can take just one of the following options or combine any number, either way you should be able to get fit at home on a small budget.
  Running / Jogging from Home
  If you legs are strong and healthy then running is a fantastic way to get fit at home. The only cost is a good pair of running shoes and some suitable clothes for all the seasons.
  
  Health Benefits of Jogging and Running
  Military Fitness Training Running
  George Gandys Tips on Running for Fitness
  Seb Coes Marathon Running Tips
  Running And Jogging for Fitness
  Barefoot Running
  
  Home Circuit Training and Calisthenics
  Circuit training is possibly the best way to exercise at home. It has several advantages over other forms of exercise. You do not need much equipment, in fact you can do a good workout with no equipment. You work your entire body. It is a form of intensive interval training, which has been show to be the best way to get fit and lose weight.
  
  Circuit Training Workouts
  Extreme Circuit Training
  Tabata Interval Training
  20 Minute Outdoor Workouts
  20 Minute Indoor Home Workout
  Fartlek Your Way to Faster Fitness
  
  Home Yoga Workouts
  Yoga is entire health and fitness system. To really do well in yoga you need some lessons first to teach you the proper form and posture. Once you learn the basics though you can then exercise by yourself at home for free. One of the best forms of yoga for fitness is Ashtanga yoga, and Ashtanga workouts involve performing the Sun Salutation multiple times. This is a fantastic full bodyworkout.
  
  Yoga Workouts
  
  Yoga Postures
  Sun Salutation Workout
  Ashtanga Yoga Workouts
  
  
  
  
  Exercise Machines for Your Home Gym
  Buy some cardio machines quickly increases the cost of working out at home, but they are extremely helpful. There are really 4 options for home gym machines:
  
  Cross Trainers / Elliptical Trainers. This provide one of the best full body workouts and are low impact. You can easily control speed and resistance.
  
  Cross Training / Elliptical Workouts
  Quick Intensive Cross Training Workout
  
  
  Rowing machines. These have lost favor in recent years but do provide a great workout. Pushing with the legs and pulling with the upper body, you work the whole body. Speed and resistance is easy to adjust to make a workout challenging and safe.
  
  Rowing Workouts
  
  
  Exercise Bikes. These work only the lower body, specifically the legs. If you enjoy spinning classes then an exercise bike can provide a good workout. They are often more compact that cross trainers and magnetic rowing machines. If you want to get super fit then follow the Chris Hoy training principals.
  
  Chris Hoys V02 Max Interval Training Workouts
  
  
  Treadmills. Treadmills are really a luxury home fitness item. If you are fit enough to run then you should make the effort to get outside. One of the disadvantages of a treadmill over a cross trainer is that it controls the speed at which you run, so if you get tired or need to stop quickly, you need to instruct the machine to slow down. This does make them slightly less safe to use as with rowers, cross trainers and bikes you control the speed and can stop immediately.
  
  Weight Training at Home
  Weight training is something that requires equipment, however you can do a very good workout with just one set of adjustable dumbbells. However, to get the most out of weight training you really need to invest in some solid equipment as this will not only allow you to work to a higher level, but will be safer. A good solid bench which has a back rest that can be inclined to the vertical position will come in extremely useful. For safety a power cage / power rack is essential, as this will allow you to perform squats, bench press and shoulder press without the need for safety spotter (i.e. a training partner). See here how easy it is to make a dip station if you have a power rack already. You can work to complete muscular failure without fear of doing serious damage when you accidentally drop a 100kg bar directly above your face or chest.
  
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25+ Upcoming Social Media & Tech Events

• Jul 12, 2010 from mashable(Mashable) in Technology
  Its Monday, which means its time for Mashables guide to upcoming social media and web events, parties and conferences. For more upcoming event listings, check out Mashables Events section.This summer, dont forget to check out the Mashable U.S. Summer Tour thats making stops at:Seattle July 10th San Francisco July 14th Washington D.C August 5th New York August 9th Chicago August 11th Would you like to have your conference or event listed here? If so, please contact us at least one month before your event to establish a media partnership.Here are some tips on how to network, share your information and/or promote your event using social media: HOW TO: Plan and Promote Events with Social Media 35+ Ways to Find and Plan Events Online 8 Ways to Create Paperless Business Cards 5 Useful iPhone Apps for Business NetworkingMashables Weekly Social Media and Marketing Event Guide is proudly supported by Eventbrite, the Webs Event Marketplace.July 12, 2010, Washington, D.C.: Online Marketing Summit (OMS) is coming to D.C. with all new B2B and B2C case studies and social media integration tracks, unparalleled networking opportunities and an exclusive Social Media and Content Marketing Workshop and Breakfast, brought to you by the Online Marketing Institute and Wharton Interactive Media Initiative. Learn search, social media and integrated marketing from the leading experts at Kodak, ExactTarget and HubSpot. Register now with promo code MASH20 for 20% off.July 12-13 & 15-16, 2010, Singapore and Hong Kong: Join us at this Media Relations conference. This two-day event will see leading PR practioners gather to share more about the integration of social media and traditional media. PR professionals can look forward to discussing strategies that help you achieve your communication objectives and enhance your media relations and positive coverage. Learn how top B2B and B2C companies integrate new media tools for a well-rounded approach. Register today. Save 10% when you enter Mashable under Additional Info.July 12-13, San Francisco, CA: MobileBeat 2010, VentureBeats third annual executive conference on the future of mobile, has expanded this year to a new two-day format. The theme: The Year of The Superphone and Who Will Profit. Were assembling the major players in the industry to discuss, debate and explore wholl win in the midst of the superphone revolution and why. Join 500 mobile industry leaders from the major U.S. and international carriers, to the top device makers, developers, startups, marketers and investors for two packed days of exciting content, breakaway sessions, power networking and deal-making. For all events details, click here. Register with promo code VB_Mashable and save 15%.July 12-15, 2010, Washington, D.C.: Attend the Advanced Learning Institutes 19th Forum on Social Media for Government: How To Engage Your Employees And Citizens By Using The Latest Web 2.0 Technologies To Drive Communication Results, to learn how to incorporate social media into your communications and marketing plans and leverage the latest interactive Web 2.0 tools and techniques to advance your organizational goals. Hear practical advice, firsthand, from leading organizations such as: Army Corps of Engineers; National Wildlife Federation; USDA; City of Raleigh, NC; University of Georgia Libraries; CDC; U.S. Department of Defense; U.S. Navy; Social Security Administration; U.S. General Services Administration; Transportation Security Administration; and more. Mention Mashable when registering to save $200.July 13, 2010, London, UK: This senior level forum offers SVPs, VPs, Directors & Heads of eCommerce, Online, Marketing, Digital and Customer Experience the opportunity to discuss strategies, solutions and best practice for enhancing the customer experience and delivering competitive differentiation by effectively managing and integration online, social and mobile channels. Offering a unique mix of keynote briefings, interactive discussions and one-to-one meetings Customer Experience Online will provide you with a unique opportunity to propel your online initiatives to success and position yourself at the forefront of the industry. Spaces are limited and by invitation only, click here to find out if you qualify. When booking your place, please use discount code MASH_BAN for a 10% discount.July 14, 2010 London, UK: Just what does all this chatter mean and how do you use it to further steer your comms? To manage brand perception? To measure success? And how do you build on success? Strengthen customer relationships? React to negative sentiment? Well, weve persuaded a whole raft of whizzes to tackle those issues and many more besides at IAB HQ in central London. Therell be Pecha Kucha-style presentations aplenty, a heavyweight panel discussion, plus a networking and drinks session where the conversations can flow. Register today for 10 off the full price of 95 at http://www.brand-e.biz/buzzmashable.htmlJuly 14, 2010, New...

Making Pet Sitting a Pleasant Experience

• Sep 18, 2010 from khemso(Hassan Khamis Eliwah) in *
  Making Pet Sitting a Pleasant Experience
  Pet sitting is becoming popular and the availability of pet sitters is getting increased as they like and love this profession of pet sitting. Pet sitting affords your valuable pet to continue its regular eating and routine habits. You, as a pet owner, can enjoy your annual vacation happily as well as your pet can be in safe hands till you come back.
  
  Committed animal lovers generally do pet sitting. The pet sitters enjoy their experiences in their job with total satisfaction and it is an opportunity they dont want to miss. It is a dedicated job loved by animal lovers and their work schedule does not start on Monday and end on Friday.
  
  Professional pet sitting is not by helping you and your pet, but is also doing it as a job for your pet. A pet sitter when hired takes time for instructions and will give importance to what the pet needs and provides due respect to the clients wishes. Once you purchase a pet, the consequences that follow and services provided by professional pet sitting agencies could relieve your stress to a larger extent.
  The advantages of pet sitting:
  
  As your pet will be cared in your home in used surroundings, pet sitting reduces your stress and worries about pet management. Because of proper care being taken of your pet in your home by professional pet sitters, the pet will not get affected by parasite or strange illness. Many of the kennels specify vaccinations for boarding animals there, and by using pet sitting service you can avoid this. Your pet will be used to a set of routine activity and environment and pet sitting does not disturb this course of action and there is no need for your pet to get adapted to new environments.
  
  Sometimes a pet sitter is equally helpful as a house sitter by providing extra-personalized touches like picking post for you, turning lights before you come home etc. and these are added bonuses to you. For complete happiness, you should appoint a trust-worthy pet sitter so that due attention is given to the pet for playing, exercising and periodical evaluation of medical conditions.
  The following tips will help you in choosing a perfect pet sitter:
  
  To start with, slowly introduce the pet sitter to your pet and provide details regarding routine care. Always ask for literature with statement of fees and references. Check whether the pet sitter is insured and bonded.
  
  A pet sitter should have a good reputation and you can get recommendations of a pet sitter through your family, relatives and friends. Arrange for a meeting and watch the pet sitting procedure and try to sense your pets liking towards the pet sitter. Always insist the pet sitter to take important notes related to your pet like any health problems, allergies etc. Always get a copy of the pet-sitting contract so that you will understand the pet sitting conditions.
  
  Paying a small price for pet sitting will get you a good professional care for your pet. Peace of mind is very important to all and so when you wish to travel without your pet, you can use a pet sitting service. Pet sitting allows you and your pet to enjoy a good time but in different places with different companions.
  
  http://www.petsmixonline.com and http://www.petsmanners.info have exhaustive resources for pets health and training and essential accessories for them.
  
  
  
  
  
  
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Bowflex Revolution Home Gym (Refurbished)

• Oct 09, 2010 from khemso(Hassan Khamis Eliwah) in Lifestyle
  Bowflex Revolution Home Gym (Refurbished)
  
  
  Patented SpiraFlex plates enable smooth, consistent resistance through the entire range of motion,
  Designed to combine all the strength-building exercise equipment at your local gym into one machine that fits neatly in your home
  Freedom Arms adjust 170-degrees with 10 different settings so you can quickly and easily change the direction of resistance
  Comes complete with: preacher curl attachment, 5 position foot harness, hand grips, leg press plate, instruction manual, DVD workout video
  Full 6 month warranty
  
  The Bowflex Revolution home gym is the smoothest, most versatile equipment we have ever designed. Over 100 exercises with up to 400 variations. Designed to work every major body zone, and support every workout routine, strength level and fitness goal. Patented SpiraFlex Resistance Technology duplicates the benefits of free weights. 220 lbs. of resistance standard (upgradeable to 300 lbs.) for upper body workouts. Up to 600 lbs. (with upgrade) of resistance for lower body workouts. Freedom Arms adjust 170-degrees to work muscles from various angles. Leg press station with a range and power unheard of in a home gym. Cardio Workout Built-in rowing machine for calorie-burning, cardiovascular warm-up and cool-down. The space-efficient design easily fits in areas and rooms with normal ceiling heights. Comes complete with: Preacher Curl Attachment; 5 Position Foot Harness; Hand Grips; Leg Press Plate; Instructional Manual; DVD Workout Video.
  
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  List Price: $ 2,999.00
  Price: $ 2,149.00
  
  CAP Barbell Multi Function Value Home Gym w/ 150lbs. Cement Weight Stack
  
  
  150 Lb. Cement Weight Stack
  Chest Press Station & Pectoral Fly Station
  Lat Pulldown / High Pulley
  Seated Row / Low Pulley
  Leg Extension / Leg Curl
  
  This CAP Barbell Value Home Gym w/150lbs. Cement Weight Stack has a compact size of only 51 long and 35 inches wide you can enjoy basic toning and muscle building exercises like chest presses and lat pull downs for the upper body and leg extensions and curls to firm and tighten your lower body. This home gym is designed to offer a complete body workout, while saving space and money. Since 1984 Cap Barbell has been delivering high quality free weight equipment at low costs. We are proud authorized dealers for Cap Barbell.
  
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  Price: $ 480.00
  
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