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October 2013 ~ Volume 31 The word Halloween or Hallowe'en dates to about 1745. It comes from a Scottish term for All Hallows' Eve (the evening before All Hallows' Day ). In Scots , the word eve is even, and this is contracted to e'en or een. Over time, (All) Hallow(s) E(v)en evolved into Halloween. Although the phrase All Hallows' is found in Old English (ealra hālgena mæssedæg, mass-day of all saints), All Hallows' Eve is itself not seen until 1556. North American almanacs of the late 18th and early 19th century give no indication that Halloween was celebrated there. The Puritans of New England , for example, maintained strong opposition to Halloween, and it was not until the mass Irish and Scottish immigration during the 19th century that it was brought to North America in earnest.Confined to the immigrant communities during the mid-19th century, it was gradually assimilated into mainstream society and by the first decade of the 20th century it was being celebrated coast to coast by people of all social, racial and religious backgrounds.

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October 2013 ~ Volume 31

The word Halloween or Hallowe'en dates to about 1745. It comes from a Scottish term for All Hallows' Eve (the evening before All Hallows' Day). In Scots, the word eve is even, and this is contracted to e'en or een. Over time, (All) Hallow(s) E(v)en evolved into Halloween. Although the phrase All Hallows' is found in Old English (ealra hālgena mæssedæg, mass-day of all saints), All Hallows' Eve is itself not seen until 1556.

North American almanacs of the late 18th and early 19th century give no indication that Halloween was celebrated there. The Puritans of New England, for example, maintained strong opposition to Halloween, and it was not until the mass Irish and Scottish immigration during the 19th century that it was brought to North America in earnest.Confined to the immigrant communities during the mid-19th century, it was gradually assimilated into mainstream society and by the first decade of the 20th century it was being celebrated coast to coast by people of all social, racial and religious backgrounds.

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Quote Of The Month:

"The Constitution shall

never be construed...to

prevent the people of the

United States, who are

peaceable citizens, from

keeping their own arms.“

-Samuel Adams

Enough is Enough

Twas the 11th of Sept, of 2001, 4 planes taken, without a gun, and hardly the memory is had by anyone, that awful day and year, when America was nearly to her knees drawn. Lives taken, families destroyed, all in the name of religion, just to kill innocent people for no reason. But what happened was not the expected reaction, from the people who were to be taken. History says a swift return in kind would be dealt, and that attack wasn't below the belt, but rather broadcast the world over, and the results made the terrorist world shudder. Look out you killers, using Sharia as guidance and law, for WE THE PEOPLE will have you, with shock and awe. ALL of you, foreign or domestic, with shock

and awe. INDYRanger

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Fire

Fire is king in survival, it cooks, cleans water,

keeps you warm and most of all it keeps the

boogie man away.

Made sure you have a lot of ways to start fire.

2 is 1, 1 is none. You should have at least 2

fire kits in 2 places.

Fire kits are cheap to make cotton balls in

Vaseline, Bic lighters, fire steal etc all very

cheap.

And don’t forget stainless steel containers but

that is for next time.

Col. Bayou

Watchmen of Alabama

Commanding officer www.tribalsenseschool.com

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First of all, anyone seeking this type of rigorous activity - especially near 40 years old - should be in excellent condition and very flexible. Your increased flexibility will be the result of a daily stretching program that will help you better recover from the daily grind of challenging workouts. Whether you are a 40-year-old military person, a law enforcement officer, or a person who likes to do marathons or triathlons, you need to start a flexibility routine. This will help you break up the lactic acid that builds in your muscles. One tip - hold each stretch you do for 4-5 deep inhales and exhales. Your inhales should be 3 or more seconds long - followed by a full exhale. This will also help you get oxygen to the muscles adding an increased effect to lactic acid release.

Special Operations Fitness Prep

1) Pyramid Pullups / Pushups / Situps Combo Build up to level 10 pullups / 20 pushups / 30 situps on peak of pyramid. After you have completed the entire pyramid - that is 100 pullups, 200 pushups, 300 situps or other abs of choice. 2) Supersets This workout will push your pushups and situps to 300 reps each and keep your pullups between 50-100 reps. - Repeat 10 times: - Pullups - 5-10 - Pushups - 10 - Situps - 10 - Wide pushups - 10 - Reverse crunches - 10 - Tri pushups - 10 - Double crunches - 10 3) Max Pullups / Fewest Sets Possible This workout is one of my favorite for building from 15 pullups to 25-30 reps. Many people get stuck at 10-15 pullups, This workout will get you over that hump. I recommend trying this workout only once a week in conjunction with the two above PT workouts during the

week. http://www.military.com/military-fitness/fitness-test-prep/special-operations-fitness-prep

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Name: _______________________________________________________________

Email Address: _______________________________________________________________

Phone Number: Home:_________________________________Cell:_____________________

Interests: _______________________________________________________________

Special Skills: _______________________________________________________________

How Did You Hear About Us?

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Name: ______________________________________________________________

Email Address: ______________________________________________________________

Phone Number: Home:_________________________________Cell:____________________

Interests: ______________________________________________________________

Special Skills: ______________________________________________________________

How Did You Hear About Us?

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"Potential Recruit Contact Cards” Have you ever met a potential recruit, spoke with them about the organization and directed them to the website only to never hear from them again? Have you ever wrote their information down on a piece of paper only to forget about the paper and throw your pants or shirt in the wash? It happens in California, so I know it must happen in the other 56 states.

We didn't necessarily have a "recruiting" or "outreach" problem, we had a follow up problem. The state CO wanted a way to follow up with potential recruits. He felt that it would be all too easy for a person to say they would check out the website or send an email, then go home and forget all about it. In response to his request, the admin element of the WOC created these Contact Cards. Now, when we meet a potential recruit, instead of saying, "Hey, check out the website and send us an email." We say, "If you want more information about our organization, fill out this card and our recruiting officer will contact you." This way, we can establish a system and verify that we are actually following these recruitment leads. The next stage of the cards will be covered in the "Recruitment Guidelines & SOP" article. Stay tuned!

Cowboy

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It's The Time Of The Season

September 22nd marked the first day of fall. That means cooler temperatures are on the way. A large portion of the

country witnessed one of the mildest summers in recent memory, with below normal temperatures, and increased

rainfall. It only stands to reason that we could witness a much harsher fall and winter.

Many regions of the country experience extreme changes in weather, brought on by the four seasons. These changes

in weather will require many of us to make a few adjustments to what we carry in our vehicles, as well as our bug out

bags. While many of the items are essential year round, let's consider some "must haves" for cold weather survival.

Here is a list of items a person should consider always having in their vehicle:

1. Keep enough cash on hand to fill your gas tank at least once. This is extremely important if you are traveling. If

you're out of town and your Debit/Credit card suddenly decides it was stolen (which is common if you are out of state

at the time), Sunday isn't the day to discover that you have no means to fill your tank.

2. A means of protection. If you choose to transport a firearm in your vehicle, be certain to check your state laws and

regulations.

3. Quality jumper cables. 4awg seems to offer the right balance between amperage handling and flexibility.

4. A quality flashlight. No explanation required.

5. A spare tire and useable jack. Check the air pressure in your spare tire at least every other month. The pressure

will bleed off over time.

6. A First Aid Kit, for obvious reasons.

7. A small tool kit. One with tools that actually work on your vehicle.

8. Duct tape. While there is no specific use here, you'll know when you need it.

9. Zip ties in assorted sizes. You'll be amazed at what you can fix with them.

10. A tow strap. This is one of those items you hope you'll never need, but will be glad to have, if you ever do.

Read more ->

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Items you should consider adding to the above list for the winter months are:

1. Heavy blanket, coat, hat, and gloves. (seasonally appropriate)

2. Insulated coveralls. You just can't have enough cold weather clothing.

3. Spare change of clothes (seasonally appropriate) This could be a lifesaver if your cloths get wet.

4. Extra pair of boots and socks.

5. Bottled water.

6. MREs for each occupant

7. Day worth of medication

8. Baby Wipes. These can also be used as a substitute for toilet paper.

9. A large candle and a disposable lighter. A single candle can put off an amazing amount of heat.

10. Cell phone charger. Cold temperatures zap the life out of batteries. Having access to a charger will insure

that you're able to call for help.

Of course, most of the items in your bugout bag should be carried year round. But if you happen to have a few

items packed that are seasonally related, now would be a good time to make some minor adjustments.

It's always a good idea to keep an eye on weather conditions during the winter months. If there is a chance of

severe storms in your area, keep your vehicles fuel tank full. Plan your travel routes carefully, and try to avoid

roads that are seldom traveled....unless it's a bug out situation, of course. Be certain that someone knows what

route you will be taking, just in case they need to come looking for you.

So there you have it. Like most of you reading this, I detest cold weather. But by being properly prepared for it,

we all stand a much better chance of surviving anything that Mother Nature decides to throw our way.

God Bless- OldBulldog

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12 Tips For Movement During Evasion

If ever in a situation where evasion is paramount, here are some tips for movement while minimizing your chances of detection… 1. A moving object is easy to spot. Our eyes and brain are very adept at noticing movement, particularly against a background of relatively little movement. This is probably the most important fact to remember if you are trying to remain undetected. The keyword here is “slow” in this type of environment while also blending in. On the other hand, in some situations where you are within an environment of moving people, you could potentially blend in, so long as you are “blending in” and being street smart. 2. In the wild, mask yourself with natural cover. Apart from wearing a Ghillie suit, make smart choices for the color / camouflage of your clothes. Consider your surroundings and blend in with them by wearing similar colors. Generally, wearing neutral colors – olive drab, brown, beige, gray – will blend in well with many environments. 3. Movement during periods of low light, or bad weather will reduce the likelihood of being seen. Unlike other predators, we humans are not able to see too well in low light conditions, so use this to your advantage. Be aware of modern technology including IR Thermal imaging, of which there are ways to potentially block it or reduce your signature. 4. Avoid silhouetting. Walking in the open (e.g. across a hilltop, etc.) will present a visible profile to others. Be aware of what is behind you at all times and use it to your advantage by either avoiding it (take another route) or using it blend in or conceal. Be aware of how you contrast with your background (color, pattern, contrast, etc.) 5. At irregular intervals (as in NOT regular intervals), STOP at a point of concealment and LOOK and LISTEN for signs of activity. Don’t just go blindly on, even while being careful. The irregularity of your stopping and starting will not present so much of a pattern. While using your sight, also use your sense of smell and sense of hearing while stopped and scanning. 6. Be quiet. Be aware of the noise you are making as you move and travel including that of your equipment or clothing. A wet and damp environment is favorable to walking silently. Watch where you step. 7. Moving along an overall irregular route will help conceal evidence of travel. As in, it’s easier to track someone walking a straight line. 8. Do not break branches or disturb vegetation. ‘Manage’ vegetation that normally would spring back (e.g. use a walking stick to part vegetation). Don’t leave “breadcrumbs” behind you of trampled grass, snapped twigs, etc. 9. Do not grab small trees or brush. This almost always leaves evidence. 10. Do not overturn ground cover, rocks and sticks. This is easy to spot by a tracker. Travel through the environment without disturbing anything if possible. 11. Take advantage of solid surfaces (rocks, logs, etc.). They will not leave tracks. 12. Cross a road (preferably at night) after observation from concealment to determine that there is no activity. Cross at points that offer

concealment. Remember, you are silhouetted and exposed when crossing a road. Choose the shadows if possible. by Ken Jorgustin

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1ST Half of the 2nd

Why is everyone so fixated on “…the Right to Bear Arms Shall Not be Infringed” and overlooking the first half of the Second

Amendment which gives the second half its context?

In the beginning of this year, around the same time I found the Watchmen of America, I attended a local Patriot meeting and

wrote the following amateur essay in response to a statement made. I hand delivered it to the founders of the group since my

raised hand was not answered during the Q & A at the end of the meeting. During the presentation, the question was raised:

Is our government tyrannical? The individual who raised this question, answered himself with the word “No”.

I respectfully and diametrically disagree.

Here are four examples why:

1.Patriot Act 1

2.Patriot Act 2

3.National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)

4.Obama was the First US President to Chair the UN Security Council.

The first three are self explanatory. For those not brushed up on your Constitutional studies, I will briefly illustrate the fourth.

In September 2009, Obama became the first-ever U.S. president to chair the United Nations’ 15-member Security Council.

However there is a Constitutional prohibition against doing so. Section 9 of the Constitution says:

No Title of Nobility shall be granted by the United States: And no Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under them, shall,

without the Consent of the Congress, accept of any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King,

Prince, or foreign State

Article 2, Section 1, Clause 8 of the Constitution states:

Before he enter on the Execution of his Office, he shall take the following Oath or Affirmation:— “I do solemnly swear that I will

faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the

Constitution of the United States.” Read more >>

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A tyrant, in its modern English usage, is a ruler of a cruel and oppressive character who is an absolute ruler unrestrained

by law or constitution, or one who has usurped sovereignty. This term comes from Greek. Plato and Aristotle define a

tyrant as, "one who rules without law, looks to his own advantage rather than that of his subjects, and uses extreme and

cruel tactics—against his own people as well as others". Its important to note, a tyrant is always stirring up some war or other, in order that the people may require a leader…

If it is not the Constitution Mr. Obama is preserving, defending and protecting, then what ideals is he upholding? Clearly it

is nothing American since I am unaware of any Congressional proceedings giving him permission to suspend his duties.

The only answer I can come up with is: His Own. But is this not the definition of a Dictator.

In doing a quick internet search, I found this on Wikipedia:

In modern usage, the term "dictator" is generally used to describe a leader who holds and/or abuses an extraordinary

amount of personal power, especially the power to make laws without effective restraint by a legislative assembly.

In contemporary usage, dictatorship refers to an autocratic form of absolute rule by leadership unrestricted by law,

constitutions, or other social and political factors within the state.

The Second Amendment states:

“A Well Regulated Militia, Being Necessary to the Security of a Free State…”

I assume this audience understands that “We the People” are the Militia. But if we are holding the President to the

Constitution, then why are we not holding ourselves to the Constitution? What I mean by that is: we are overlooking one

of the most crucial portions of the 2nd Amendment. Namely, “Well Regulated”. For if a well regulated Militia is necessary to

the security of a Free State, then what else can be expected if “We the People” are unregulated, besides the obvious?

For the record, the most accurate modern definition of “regulated” is “to bring order, method, or uniformity to”. Throw that

in the face of the next anti-gunner you fall into the trap of arguing with…

A member of both Continental Congresses, the author of the Declaration of Independence, the advocate of the Bill of

Rights, the minister of war to France, the governor of Virginia, Secretary of State under George Washington, Vice

President under John Adams, the 3rd President of two terms, the founder of the University of Virginia, Thomas Jefferson

stated:

"God forbid we should ever be twenty years without such a rebellion. The people cannot be all, and always, well

informed... If they remain quiet under such misconceptions, it is lethargy, the forerunner of death to the public liberty... And

what country can preserve its liberties, if its rulers are not warned from time to time, that this people preserve the spirit of

resistance? Let them take arms… The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and

tyrants.

I am not calling for violence, I am pointing out what we ARE overlooking, what we HAVE BEEN overlooking and what we

NEED to do. To quote Jefferson again: “where the people fear the government you have tyranny, where the government

fears the people, you have liberty”.

If we call ourselves Patriots, 2nd Amendment advocates, Constitutionalist, then we must organize not just politically, but

also militarily. If We are the Militia, then let us be Well Regulated!

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Pastor Jeremiah Steepek transformed himself into a homeless person and went to the 10,000 member church that he was to be introduced as the head pastor at that morning. He walked around his soon to be church for 30 minutes while it was filling with people for service, only 3 people out of the 7-10,000 people said hello to him. He asked people for change to buy food – no one in the church gave him change. He went into the sanctuary to sit down in the front of the church and was asked by the ushers if he would please sit in the back. He greeted people to be greeted back with stares and dirty looks, with people looking down on him and judging him. As he sat in the back of the church, he listened to the church announcements and such.

When all that was done, the elders went up and were excited to introduce the new pastor of the church to the congregation. “We would like to introduce to you Pastor Jeremiah Steepek.” The congregation looked around clapping with joy and anticipation. The homeless man sitting in the back stood up and started walking down the aisle. The clapping stopped with all eyes on him. He walked up the altar and took the microphone from the elders (who were in on this) and paused for a moment then he recited, “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ ‘The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ After he recited this, he looked towards the congregation and told them all what he had experienced that morning. Many began to cry and many heads were bowed in shame. He then said, “Today I see a gathering of people, not a church of Jesus Christ. The world has enough people, but not enough disciples. When will YOU decide to become disciples?” He then dismissed service until next week.

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In strict dictionary terms, martial law is the suspension of civil authority and the imposition of military authority. When

we say a region or country is "under martial law," we mean to say that the military is in control of the area, that it acts as the police, as the courts, as the legislature. The degree of control might vary - a nation may have a civilian legislature but have the courts administered by the military. Or the legislature and courts may operate under civilian control with a military ruler. In each case, martial law is in effect, even if it is not called "martial law." Martial law should not be confused with military justice. In the United States, for example, each branch of the military has its own judicial structures in place. Members of the service are under the control of military law, and in some cases civilians working for or with the military may be subject to military law. But this is the normal course of business in the military. Martial law is the exception to the rule. In the United States, the military courts were created by the Congress, and cases can be appealed out of the military system to the Supreme Court in many cases. In addition, a civilian court can petition the military for habeas corpus. Article 1, Section 9 states, "The privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require it." Habeas corpus is a concept of law, in which a person may not be held by the government without a valid reason for being held. A writ of habeas corpus can be issued by a court upon a government agency (such as a police force or the military). Such a writ compels the agency to produce the individual to the court, and to convince the court that the person is being reasonably held. The suspension of habeas corpus allows an agency to hold a person without a charge. Suspension of habeas corpus is often equated with martial law. Read more http://www.usconstitution.net/consttop_mlaw.html

Where was martial law first applied,

when and by whom?

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PRESBYTERIAN: >>When you rearrange the letters: >>BEST IN PRAYER >>ASTRONOMER: >>When you rearrange the letters: >>MOON STARER >>DESPERATION: >>When you rearrange the letters: >>A ROPE ENDS IT >>THE EYES: >>When you rearrange the letters: >>THEY SEE >>GEORGE BUSH: >>When you rearrange the letters: >>HE BUGS GORE >>THE MORSE CODE: >>When you rearrange the letters: >>HERE COME DOTS

>>DORMITORY: >>When you rearrange the letters: >>DIRTY ROOM >>SLOT MACHINES: >>When you rearrange the letters: >>CASH LOST IN ME >>ANIMOSITY: >>When you rearrange the letters: >>IS NO AMITY >>ELECTION RESULTS: >>When you rearrange the letters: >>LIES - LET'S RECOUNT >>SNOOZE ALARMS: >>When you rearrange the letters: >>ALAS! NO MORE Z 'S >>A DECIMAL POINT: >>When you rearrange the letters: >>I'M A DOT IN PLACE

>>THE EARTHQUAKES: >>When you rearrange the letters: >>THAT QUEER SHAKE >>ELEVEN PLUS TWO: >>When you rearrange the letters: >>TWELVE PLUS ONE >>MOTHER-IN-LAW: >>When you rearrange the letters: >>WOMAN

>>*PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA >>When you rearrange the letters: >>"An Arab Backed Imposter”

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Selling Secrets of Phone Users to Advertisers SAN FRANCISCO — Once, only hairdressers and bartenders knew people’s secrets. Now, smart phones know everything — where people go, what they search for, what they buy, what they do for fun and when they go to bed. That is why advertisers, and tech companies like Google and Facebook, are finding new, sophisticated ways to track people on their phones and reach them with individualized, hyper targeted ads. And they are doing it without cookies, those tiny bits of code that follow users around the Internet, because cookies don’t work on mobile devices. Privacy advocates fear that consumers do not realize just how much of their private information is on their phones and how much is made vulnerable simply by downloading and using apps, searching the mobile Web or even just going about daily life with a phone in your pocket. And this new focus on tracking users through their devices and online habits comes against the backdrop of a spirited public debate on privacy and government surveillance. On Wednesday, the National Security Agency confirmed it had collected data from cell phone towers in 2010 and 2011 to locate Americans’ cell phones, though it said it never used the information. “People don’t understand tracking, whether it’s on the browser or mobile device, and don’t have any visibility into the practices going on,” said Jennifer King, who studies privacy at the University of California, Berkeley and has advised the Federal Trade Commission on mobile tracking. “Even as a tech professional, it’s often hard to disentangle what’s happening.” Drawbridge is one of several start-ups that have figured out how to follow people without cookies, and to determine that a cell phone, work computer, home computer and tablet belong to the same person, even if the devices are in no way connected. Before, logging onto a new device presented advertisers with a clean slate. “We’re observing your behaviors and connecting your profile to mobile devices,” said Eric Rosenblum, chief operating officer at Drawbridge. But don’t call it tracking. “Tracking is a dirty word,” he said. Drawbridge, founded by a former Google data scientist, says it has matched 1.5 billion devices this way, allowing it to deliver mobile ads based on Web sites the person has visited on a computer. If you research a Hawaiian vacation on your work desktop, you could see a Hawaii ad that night on your personal cell phone. Read more

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/06/technology/selling-secrets-of-phone-users-to-advertisers.html?_r=0

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AVOID LONG PATHS BY MAPPING OUT A ROUTE BEFORE LEAVING THE HOUSE. STICK TO PATHS THAT YOU AND YOUR CHILD ARE FAMILIAR WITH TO AVOID GETTING LOST. APPLY REFLECTIVE TAPE TO YOUR CHILD’S COSTUME TO

ENSURE THEY ARE SEEN BY DRIVERS ON THE ROAD. ALSO, CARRY A FLASHLIGHT WITH YOU TO KEEP YOUR CHILD’S PATH LIT AT ALL TIMES.

MASKS CAN MAKE IT DIFFICULT FOR YOUR CHILD TO SEE OR BREATHE. IF POSSIBLE, SKIP THE MASK ALTOGETHER AND USE NON-TOXIC MAKE-UP TO COMPLETE THE COSTUME INSTEAD.

Trick or Treat Tips

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http://t.co/tmEPH1dV4g

Radical Islam is not a new phenomenon. Back in the late 1700's, Thomas Jefferson was grappling with how to stop the incessant attacks on U.S. maritime ships by Barbary

pirates, who were really North African jihadists.

Barbary corsairs led attacks upon American merchant shipping in an attempt to extort ransom for the lives of captured sailors, and ultimately tribute from the United States to avoid further attacks,

much like their standard operating procedure with the various European states.[3] Before the Treaty of Paris, which formalized United States' independence from Great Britain, U.S. shipping was protected by France during the Revolutionary years under the Treaty of Alliance (1778–83). Although the treaty does not mention the Barbary States in name, it refers to common enemies between both the U.S. and France, which would include the Barbary States or pirates in general.

As such, piracy against U.S. shipping only began to occur after the end of the American Revolution, when the U.S. government lost its protection under the Treaty of Alliance.

In March 1785, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams went to London to negotiate with

Tripoli's envoy, Ambassador Sidi Haji Abdrahaman (or Sidi Haji Abdul Rahman Adja).

When they enquired "concerning the ground of the pretensions to make war upon

nations who had done them no injury", the ambassador replied:

It was written in their Koran, that all nations which had not acknowledged the Prophet

were sinners, whom it was the right and duty of the faithful to plunder and enslave;

and that every mussulman who was slain in this warfare was sure to go to paradise.

He said, also, that the man who was the first to board a vessel had one slave over

and above his share, and that when they sprang to the deck of an enemy's ship,

every sailor held a dagger in each hand and a third in his mouth; which usually struck

such terror into the foe that they cried out for quarter at once.

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Ingredients: 2 medium eggs

3 cups flour

1 cup brown sugar

1 cup milk

1 cup pureed cooked pumpkin

½ cup unsweetened applesauce

2 tablespoons white sugar

4 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon nutmeg

1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

¼ teaspoon cloves

¼ teaspoon allspice

¼ teaspoon ginger

Pumpkin Muffins recipe

A bit of applesauce added to recipe makes

for an especially moist muffin.

Directions: Preheat oven to 325°F. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl; mix until smooth. Fill sprayed muffin tins with mixture until ¾ full. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in a muffin comes out clean.

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