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An editorial that points out just how in in danger the children of America are.

We usually cover the storys in an article like this over on Missingabducted.com but this editorial covers more than just the missing. To read more about the war on our children check out From whispers to roars forum. You will ask yourself is it really that hard to pass a sex offender law that actually offers protection.

On another note, can we get a law that actually acts as a restraining order and those who break it don't end up killing. It is fairly clear at this point our current restraining orders just don't cut it.

We've had just about enough of 2005 by Joy Stephenson

It is a good thing that 2005 is almost over. America couldn't stand much more. The country has seen too much in the past year and we need a break. One of the most upsetting things we've seen, besides the Iraq war, is the apparent war against children. It's open season on little girls and little boys.

Recently, I saw on television a very ordinary looking mechanic found guilty of kidnapping, raping and killing an 11-year-old girl named Carlie in broad daylight. Before Carlie, there was the sad story of Jessica. We still don't know what happened to Natalie in that strange story and before that trauma there were many, going all the way back to Polly Klaas and the little one named Amber. Her name is remembered because of the alert system established after her abduction.

A 14-year-old ran away with her 18-year-old boyfriend. When her parents objected to the relationship, the boy shot and killed them both. She fled with him. Today I learned of a Houston junior high janitor who had invited two young female students to his home where the girls were sexually assaulted. Apparently the students went willingly.

Almost every day we are hearing or reading some terrible tale of a child being molested and after that crime, they are almost always killed so they cannot tell. It is even more sad that judges seem to take the crimes a little lightly, issuing no heavy punishment. Boys will be boys, you know.

And what's up with older women choosing boys barely into puberty for lovers and even husbands? Can you believe some of these women are teachers? There must be a reason why all these sexual crimes against children are happening. Knowledgeable people, trained in this area, are trying to figure it out. So am I.

One wonders whether the children have too much freedom. Are the moms afraid to say, “You can't go there,” or, “You may not associate with that person.”? Is there a law which says we must allow high school young people to travel in a foreign country? It has become apparent that most such trips are lightly chaperoned.

Are parents just too busy to know where their children are and who their friends are? Some of us can remember times when we needed a break from children so badly we would have allowed them to go outside and play with Jack the Ripper if it would only afford us a few minutes of quiet. It's understandable. Perhaps we are so concerned with allowing our children freedom of expression that we are afraid to say “no” to them. We would be better off to stifle their creativity a little and teach them about dangers.

To blame all this sexual business on television is just a cheap shot - too easy. It is true, however, that if children and young people don't understand what sex is, they only need to watch a few hours of television and they will quickly see what it is and how its done and that everybody does it casually for recreation. It must follow in young minds that, “if I am not participating, there must be something wrong with me.”

None of this answers the question of why predators seem drawn to children, even babies. It is true that many times, 11- and 12-year-old girls are dressed and made up so that they look to be 21. We no longer want our girls to look pretty and wholesome, they must look sexy even at a tender age. What happened to their childhood? Did they just skip playing with dolls so they could just leap from fourth grade to recreational sex?

It is probable that there is no answer to the problem short of our spending a couple of generations restoring our civilization, or at least going to work on American social standards. If there is an answer, it lies in the hands of parents.

http://www.navasotaexaminer.com/articles/2005/11/29/news/opinions/editorial03.txt

'Crying' Mary Draws Faithful to California

We have no opinion on this ourselves since we haven't been there and seen it. We also have not be able to talk to the priest who wiped away the original "tears". If you have seen this up close we would love to have your comments.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Carrying rosary beads and cameras, the faithful have been coming in a steady stream to a church on the outskirts of Sacramento for a glimpse of what some are calling a miracle: A statue of the Virgin Mary they say has begun crying a substance that looks like blood.

FOXNews.com - U.S. & World - 'Crying' Mary Draws Faithful to California

Marshall Fields Christmas Windows

If you are in Chicago this holiday season don't forget the windows at Marshall Fields, this year the theme is the story of Cinderella. There is much speculation that next year this may be a Macy's store and may or may not have window displays.

Marshall Fields Annual Christmas Windows-Cinderella 2005

Photo courtesy of Marshall Field's Marshall Field's State Street Holiday Windows

rachelleb.com: Marshall Fields Windows
With pictures.

Lemongrass Restaurant in Columbus, Oh.

Lemongrass is located at

641 North High St.

Phone 614.224.1414

Fax 614.221.2325

Open:

Monday thru Thursday 11am to 10pm

Friday and Saturday open till 11pm

& Sunday from 3 till 10 pm

Reservations Encouraged

Lemongrass was one of the first Pan-Asian restaurants in Columbus when it opened in the Short North six years ago. It’s one of most successful, largely because of a menu that doesn’t stand still. – Columbus Dispatch

Lemongrass is a definite Short North masterpiece – a bistro with a ton of character. They offer more then a fabulous mail server by an attentive professional staff; they also extent to their guests a charming sense of familial togetherness. – C Magazine

Aside from the great selection of sushi rolls, sashimi and nigiri, Lemongrass boasts a wide variety of “artsy” Asian dishes, many with a European twist. – Columbus Dispatch

Dinner Entrees:

Crab Cakes
A pair of crab cakes, real crabmeat, Salmon, cilantro, and panko, served over a bed of linguine and Mint Wasabi Sauce. $14

Seared Tuna Steak
Seared 7oz. Tuna fillet coated with Cajun spice and cry basil seasoning frizzled with Mint Wasabi Sauce $16

Cashew Shrimp and Scallops
Shrimp and scallops wok-fried with garlic sauce, onion, Cashew and served with stir-fried water chestnuts, julienne carrot, and snow peas.
$18

***Seafood Basil
Orange Roughy (White Fish), mussels, shrimp, and scallops sautéed with fresh basil and mixture of sweet and spicy chili sauce.
$18

***Monsoon Shrimp
Twelve fresh shrimp wok-fried with lime juice, lemongrass, coconut milk, and chili paste, served over a bed of green beans.
$16

***Baked Choo-Chi Trout
Rainbow Trout marinated in fresh lime, herbs and spicy Choo-Chi Sauce and then baked in banana leaves. $16

***Hawaiian Duck
8 oz. of honey roasted duck sautéed with spicy green chili paste, coconut milk, fresh basil, pineapple, and grape tomatoes $16

Pacific Rim Grilled Chicken
Grill-baked 10 oz. whole chicken breast. Served with Pacific Rim Sauce over a bed of linguine pasta $14

Pacific Rim Grilled Shrimp $16
Pacific Rim Grilled Salmon $16

Shitake Seared Tuna Steak
One 7 oz. seared Tuna steak served over a bed of toss-fried penne pasta with Shitake mushrooms, grape tomato, Artichoke hear, fried garlic and spinach $16

Shitake Grilled Chicken $14
Shitake Grilled Salmon $16

*** Zucchini Chicken
Sautéed fresh zucchini, basil, and green chili paste in coconut mile with chicken strips. Served over a bed of angel hair rice pasta. $12
***Zucchini grilled shrimp $16

Baked Orange Roughy
Baked 10 oz. Orange Roughy, lightly seasoned with parsley, garlic, salt and pepper, topped off with lemon and toasted slivered almonds $16

Basil Grilled Salmon $16
Basil Grilled Shrimp $16
Grilled salmon or shrimp on bamboo skewers, topped over a bed of linguine with Basil Sauce (tomato, garlic, flat parsley, chardonnay, fresh basil, onion, and olive oil)

Sate Filet Steak
Twin 4 oz. beef tenderloins grilled and topped with our signature peanut Sate sauce served over a bed of spinach. $21

Sate Fried Chicken Breast $15
Sate Grilled Chicken Breast $14
Sate Grilled Shrimp $16

Champagne Filet Steak
Twin 4 oz. beef tenderloins grilled and served over whole Shitake mushrooms, tangerines, spinach and golden biscuits with Champagne Shitake Sauce. $21

Champagne Roasted Duck $16

Peppercorn Filet Steak
Twin 4 oz. beef tenderloins grilled to you liking, served with vegetables and Peppercorn Sauce. $21

Peppercorn Grilled Shrimp $16
Peppercorn Roasted Duck $16
Peppercorn Grilled Shrimp $16

Teriyaki Filet Steak
Grilled twin 4 oz. beef tenderloins, drizzled with Ginger-Honey Teriyaki Sauce $21

Teriyaki Grilled Shrimp $16
Teriyaki Grilled Salmon $16
Teriyaki Grilled Chicken $16

*** Pad-Thai
Rice noodles, snow peas, carrots, bean sprouts, and crushed peanuts stir-fried in a semi-spicy lime sauce

Chicken $12
Grilled Shrimp $14
Vegetables Only $10
Vegetables & Tofu $12

Lemongrass - 641 N. High St. Columbus, OH 43215 - Phone 614.224.1414 - Fax 614.221.2535

Bird Flu News Round Up

A round up of current Bird Flu news.

Indonesia confirms 12th human case of bird flu

BREITBART.COM - 35 wild birds with H5 avian flu virus found in eastern Canada

New bird flu outbreak reported in northern China

Nike Jet: President & CEO WIlliam Perez on Board

BREAKING NEWS:

Fox News is reporting that Nike President & CEO is on board the aircraft hoping to land at Portland International Airport after a landing gear failure. Jet is expected to land in a few minutes.

Prime Minister: Sorry, The Planets Aren't Aligned

It's true - politicians will reach for anything to avoid having accountability. Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, famous for his distain of the media, has refused to answer questions about his sister using a military plane to fly guests to a birthday party - because the planets aren't aligned.

CNN.com - A prime minister's unlucky stars - Nov 21, 2005

"Right now Mercury ... is in a corner perfectly aligned with my star. Mercury is no good, so if it's not good, I am going to request not to speak. I'll just wait until next year to talk," Thaksin told reporters Sunday after returning to Bangkok from a trip to South Korea and China.

He added that Mercury moves slowly and will not steer clear of his star until next year.

Uhmm'k. (Just for the record for those of you who don't know, Mercury rules communication in astrology.) It takes all kinds....

The Seattle Times: Local News: Nike corporate jet prepares for emergency landing

Breaking News:

A Nike jet carrying 4 Nike executives is having landing gear trouble and is going to attempt an emergency landing in Portland International Airport this morning.

The Seattle Times: Local News: Nike corporate jet prepares for emergency landing