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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: On 4 May 2009, the American citizen John Yettaw trespassed upon the residence of Burmese political prisoner Aung San Suu Kyi, two weeks before her scheduled release from house arrest on May 27. This illegal visit prompted Suu Kyi's arrest on May 13, 2009. Yettaw himself was arrested by Myanmar authorities on May 6. He was charged on May 14 with illegally entering a restricted zone, illegal swimming and breaking immigration laws. It is illegal in Myanmar to have a guest stay overnight at one's home without notifying the authorities first. Their trial began May 18, 2009. On August 11, Yettaw was sentenced on three counts totaling seven years, including four hard labor. Suu Kyi was sentenced to eighteen months of house arrest. On August 14, U.S. Senator Jim Webb arrived in Myanmar and successfully negotiated Yettaw's release and August 16 deportation. Myanmar authorities asserted that Yettaw's visits were instigated by opposition groups as part of efforts to pressure and embarrass the Myanmar government. International organizations and nations sympathetic to her cause said the charges against Suu Kyi were a ruse to extend her detention beyond the 2010 scheduled elections. In May 2008, Yettaw and his teenage son took a lengthy trip to Asia. His son did not return home until school started again in September. Yettaw then traveled to Mae Sot, Thailand, where he took up residence in a hotel, bought a motorcycle and developed a friendship with a Thai resident. He developed a deep interest in Suu Kyi and told people that he had to bring international attention to her situation. He tried unsuccessfully to get work at Thai NGOs. In October, after having a vision that he was a defender of the oppressed, he left Mae Sot without paying any of his bills. ... More: http://booksllc.net/?id=22798581 ... Read more

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Chapters: David Dixon Porter, William D. Porter, Horace Porter, Andrew Porter, David Porter, James Madison Porter, David R. Porter, George Bryan Porter. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 34. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: David Dixon Porter (June 8, 1813 February 13, 1891) was a United States admiral who became one of the most noted naval heroes of the Civil War. Porter was one of the first U.S. Navy officers to bear the rank of rear admiral; prior to the Civil War, no officer had held a rank higher than commodore, as admiral was considered to have royalist connotations. Born in Chester, Pennsylvania, Porter was the son of Commodore David Porter, USN (17801843), a hero of the War of 1812. He started his sea career as a cadet in the Mexican Navy in 1826, then attended Columbia College in New York. He entered the U.S. Navy as Midshipman on February 2, 1829. He was attached to coastal survey from 18361840, then cruised in Brazilian waters. He later served at the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C. He also served in the Mexican-American War. In 1861, Porter joined the Navy's Gulf Squadron in command of the USS Powhatan. He was promoted to commander on April 22, 1861, and to captain on February 7, 1863. He took part in the 1862 expedition up the Mississippi River against New Orleans, in command of 21 mortar boats and several steamers. Aboard his flagship, USS Black Hawk, he commanded the Mississippi River Squadron during the Vicksburg Campaigns in 186263 and during the Red River Campaign in 1864 and 1865, when he forced the surrender of the gunboat Missouri, refurbished and commanded by the Confederate Jonathan H. Carter. Porter was conspicuous in the Siege of Vicksburg, was wounded in his head during the amphibious operations at Grand Gulf, Mississippi, on April 20, 1863, and ...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=3854436 ... Read more

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Three and half stars
This is a story about Justice Society , today old timers, and their cover op against superhuman who appeared in world war 2.

I like how artwork is set back and looks like one from fifties and although putting superheroes in WWII sounds out of place, it fits. Reason? James Robinson and his colleagues who did really good script for this mini series.

"But you are just a street fighter. I am the emissary to a God."
1994's Zero Hour crossover event did much to do away with the Justice Society of America (damn you, Extant!). But, thankfully, it was merely a temporary absence. 1999 saw the relaunching of a JSA regular series, a successful run which would last until 2006, to massive popular and critical acclaim. But before that, a bunch of writers, headed by David Goyer and James Robinson, crafted a tale, told in nine issues, which re-introduced the Justice Society to the DC Universe, and soon paved the way for that JSA monthly title. Thing is, this story arc chronicled a JSA adventure set not in contemporary times, but rather in war-torn 1945.

February of 1945, to be exact, as we see Hourman trailing a suspected traitor to an abandoned cement works. There, Hourman finds Dr. Occult being held captive and tortured by a fraternity steeped in black magic and sympathetic to the Fatherland. Help soon arrives for Hourman in the form of several of his sorcerous colleagues (Dr. Fate, the Spectre, Sargon the Sorcerer, Zatara, etc.), but it becomes all too clear that they have fallen into a trap. The occult energies from the mystical heroes are siphoned off and a portal is opened. But what emerges is something more malignant and more frightening that even the summoners had expected: the crazed demi-god, the Soulless One. The Stalker.

The Stalker, it seems, has had his soul ripped away ages ago, a soul he can regain only by putting an end to all war. This, he has vowed to do. But bent epiphany had struck him some millenia ago: that the one sure way to end war would be to eradicate all intelligent life. And, thousands of dessicated worlds later, his mission has finally brought him to Earth, with only the JSA standing in his way.

The JSA, hardy men and women, turns the Stalker back, depleting him enough that he has to retire to replenish his energies. But before departing, the Stalker calls up seven undead disciples and deploys them around the globe to complete the mission. What else could the Justice Society do but follow the time-honored tactic of splintering into smaller groups?

But the JSA isn't alone in this. The Americommando, the Star-Spangled Kid and Stripesy, the Manhunter and the Tigress, and even Hawkgirl's cousin find time to step in and lend a hand. This is another reason I love the JSA. You just never know who's gonna pop in.

Though very much from the classic mold of the superhero teams of the '40s (the JSA, the Seven Soldiers of Victory, the All-Winners Squad), THE JUSTICE SOCIETY RETURNS! finds a way to inject a contemporary feel, lending more shading and complexity to these heroes. The story delves into the angst felt by the lesser mystery men, with no two feeling so insignificant as Johnny Thunder and the Atom. Johnny, because he's treated as a mascot and bossed around by everyone; the Atom, because he believes that his contributions of brawn and moxie pale in comparison with real super powers. Too, the bright hues of rah-rah patriotism, so prevalent in the old comics, wash away to something that is more morally gray. This is never more evident than in the story arcs involving Starman and Mr. Terrific.

Speaking of whom, if there's a standout character here, it would have to be Mr. Terrific. So brilliant a man, his talents so eclectic. In Germany, in the midst of an air-bombing, he even finds time to perform surgery and play the piano to comfort the besieged. And, later, we see how his flinging a buffalo nickel helps to save the day. Mr. Terrific is in great form. Here, we catch a glimpse of what makes the man tick, of what drives him, even as his impossible idealism is harshly confronted by the realities of war. I would say that, of all those showcased here, Mr. Terrific receives the most in-depth character development. By the way, the Flash, who partners up with Mr. Terrific, is my favorite JSA member of all time. Here, he develops a nasty streak in disposing of his villain. Loved it!

The writers do well to make the Stalker's disciples incredibly powerful. Even though you know the JSA will somehow win thru, there is suspense in how it's managed. This holds specially true with the non-powered mystery men. Other than the arc with the Flash and Mr. Terrific, my favorite team-ups involve them, the lesser lights. These cats are really up against it, or as one disciple dismissively comments to an overmatched JSA member: "But you are just a street fighter. I am the emissary to a God." In New York Sandman and Sandy get an assist from the Star-Spangled Kid and Stripesy. Even so, they face impossible odds against a rampaging colossus. In Angola the Manhunter and the Tigress lend a hand to Hawkman and Wildcat, but it doesn't seem enough. Okay, Hawkman's got a superpower. But having wings isn't all that impressive, compared to, say, the talents of the Flash or Green Lantern or Starman.

Continuity buffs are thrown plenty of bones. Just some of the stuff: this is where we learn of the second catalyst (the first being his tussle with the radiation-powered Cyclotron) which would awaken the Atom's atomic abilities. We also witness the official first sighting of the Atom's new costume. There's even a nod to the Spear of Destiny, and a foreshadowing by Sandy.

The artists do it up right, evoking that simple, nostalgic 1940s energy yet maintaining enough of that contemporary style. The standout to me is Michael Lark, whose deceptively clean lines are reminiscent of Steve Rude and David Mazzucchelli. But I also enjoyed Chris Weston's busy artwork.

THE JUSTICE SOCIETY RETURNS! collects the following retro-titled issues (all with original publishing dates of 1999): ALL-STAR COMICS (Vol. 2) #1 & 2, ADVENTURE COMICS #1, ALL-AMERICAN COMICS #1, NATIONAL COMICS #1, SENSATION COMICS #1, SMASH COMICS #1, STAR SPANGLED COMICS #1, THRILING COMICS #1. Also reprinted are GOLDEN AGE SECRET FILES #1 (2001) and JSA SECRET FILES #1 (1999).

Some 411 on the two short stories culled from GOLDEN AGE SECRET FILES #1 and JSA SECRET FILES #1. The first one is tongue-in-cheek and set in a gala event held for the JSA, as the conversation among several of the snobbier mystery men turns into a socio-economics debate; ah but who gets the last laugh? Then, in a warehouse overflowing with JSA memorabilia, the Sentinel attempts to give the disinterested new Star Spangled Kid a quick lesson in JSA History 101.

The JSA was the first superhero team, yet the team flourishes even to this day, prominent in the DC Universe and looked up to by all the heroes who've followed them. Currently, the JSA's modern-day exploits are told in the regular monthly title, JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA (Vol. 3) (see Justice Society of America Vol. 1: The Next Age). But if you want a dose of the past, a shot of nostalgia, but colored with a darker palette, then look into THE JUSTICE SOCIETY RETURNS! It tells a good story.

Great Read for Fans of JSA
Having grown up on Superman and Batman I have enjoyed the guest appearance of some of the older supers. Jay Garrett as older Flash always a favorite so with the re invention of some of these Golden Age heroes it has really been a treat. Now that they have their own story lines it is great to see a little more background and adventures plus Sandman is always a blast.

The Golden Age Strikes Again!
For anyone who's a fan of 1) The "Golden Age" of DC Comics; 2) Great team books; 3) Compelling superheroes; or 4) Old-fashioned comic book grandeur, you can't do much better than The Justice Society Returns!

I picked it up not knowing worlds about the golden age: Of course I knew Wonder Woman (although this is actually the current WW's mother, Hippolyta), and I knew the Spectre, the Flash, Green Lantern, and Hawkman, but for the most part, these were new characters to me.And honestly, there's not a soft one in the bunch.Robinson - along with comic greats like Mark Waid and Geoff Johns - puts a very modern spin on a tale that sees the original JSA battling a demon bent on stopping war by eliminating all life on Earth.The story follows the traditional golden age JSA formula: the team confronts the problem as a unit, they break up and fight on their own or in small teams - and they reunite at the end to fight the menace together.

Overall, the whole thing is really effective.The writing is top-notch, as each character gets some time to shine (especially Hourman and the Atom).The art is also fantastic, often taking a realistic approach for serious settings and topics like WWII and branching into a more cartoonish look when dealing with a throwback like Starman.There are just enough nods to the era (it's set circa 1944) blended with a modern feel (mainly in the smooth lines and dynamic action of the art) to make it seem both nostalgic and relevant (see specifically the chapter that sees the Flash and Mr. Terrific trying to prevent the firebombing of innocent civilians in Dresden).It makes cornball heroes like the Star-Spangled Kid seem legit and just makes comics in general seem colorful and fun again.Really, any age will enjoy the stories here, and it's all an excellent introduction to the (still relatively) new JSA ongoing series DC started in 2000.

If you like this collection, you should also take a look at:

*The new JSA series (vols. 1-5) by Geoff Johns & David Goyer, among others.

*"Dr. Mid-Nite" by Matt Wagner & John K. Snyder III

*"The Spectre: Crimes & Punishments" by Ostrander & Mandrake

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Collectable booklets...
Remembering Jeremy Brett is Limited to 600 copies & Adv. In Canonical limited to 1000 - both books are signed! Nice pictures and articles about the definitive Sherlock Holmes! A must for your JB collections... ... Read more

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The Civil Rights Movement succeeded in large measure because of rhetorical appeals grounded in the Judeo-Christian religion. While movement leaders often used America's founding documents and ideals to depict Jim Crow's contradictory ways, the language and lessons of both the Old and New Testaments were often brought to bear on many civil rights events and issues, from local desegregation to national policy matters. This volume chronicles how national movement leaders and local activists moved a nation to live up to the Biblical ideals it often professed but infrequently practiced. ... Read more

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In 2006, the GDP for financial services was nearly $1.1 trillion. Total U.S. financial assets stood at $44 trillion in 2007, meaning that the financial services industry as a whole is skimming 2.5% a year out of everyone's wealth.

Some of these costs are obvious, like ATM fees, insurance premiums, mutual fund expense ratios, brokerage commissions or investment advisory fees. Some are hidden or at least require some extreme effort to discover. These costs have a supreme effect on personal wealth. For mutual funds, hedge funds, and stocks there are hidden costs such as managerial fees or marketing expenses that can cost investors at least 3-6% of their earnings. These dangers to investors are real, and Loeper sheds light on the oft unseen deceit of the financial services industry.

The emotional sales and marketing that victimize your wealth and lifestyle abound. Some of the most misleading of these marketing tactics even have the nerve (or lack of ethics?) to position their firm as being the objective, honest segments of the industry. The majority of investors are victims, of charlatans, smooth talking and good looking salespeople, or effective advertising and marketing designed to evade reality and prey on emotional desires.

This audiobook serves as an advocate of the consumer... to expose what insiders know about the side of the sales pitches that consumers don't, but need to hear. Stop the Investing Ripoff exposes questions every investor should ask during a financial sales pitch before they pull the trigger and buy the next book, magazine, mutual fund, or advisory service. It is based on David Loper's nearly 25 years of experience of seeing the inner workings of the industry. ... Read more

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Tells it like it really is!
I like books such as this one, which tell it like it really is in the "financial advice" business. Don't meet with a financial advisor to discuss a pension scheme, insurance plan, or any other investment until you have read this book!

I don't necessarily agree with the 'solution' -- which implicitly involves engaging the author's firm, albeit sold softly -- but I certainly agree with the 'problem' that is so expertly outlined in this book.

Tony Loton, author - Don't Lose Money!: (In The Stock Markets)

Not much here
I didn't really get much from this book. The target audience likely is experienced investors, people with some knowledge about investing through monitoring their own investments. If you are inexperienced investor, for instance, you will understand about 20% of this book. Not good. If you are experienced, you likely already know about 80-90% of this book. I consider myself experienced, though not an expert. Most of us so-called experienced investors already knew bozos like Cramer were more like PT Barnum than they were like John Bogle. We already knew that our brokers had no legal responsibilities to manage our accounts according to OUR interests, and not theirs, and that they had HUGE conflicts of interest because of how they are paid. So what's new with this book?

The business of investing is not the same as investing in businesses
I read the book Investing in One Lesson by Mark Skousen who said that the business of investing is not the same as investing in a business. Stop the Investing Rip-Off describes to readers what the business of investing is all about. The author educates investors about brokers, advisors, discount brokers, financial planners, wealth managers, and authors. I cannot overemphasize the importance of understanding the business of investing in order to be successful at investing.

I absolutely loved this book. I did not agree with everything, but it really makes you think about everything you think you know. I highly recommend it.

- Mariusz Skonieczny, author of Why Are We So Clueless about the Stock Market? Learn how to invest your money, how to pick stocks, and how to make money in the stock market

A map through the landmines of the investing industry
This book is an easy read but is packed with valuable information about the motivations and conflicts of many investment advisors sitting across the desk from you in their office or in the coffee shop providing supposedly sage independent advice about your financial future.Many advisory professionals are sincere in their advice practice, but uninformed of the fallacies they spread as gospel, because they were taught a fallacious view on investments by the firm they work for or are one of many advisor addicted to casino style betting financial jargon and fads of the popular financial media.The worse of them are simply trying to maximize the commissions or fees they earn while minimizing the effort to do so in order to live their own financial dreams, and have rationalized themselves into believing they are doing more good than harm, while avoiding any fiduciary duty to you ahead of their own interests.

One of the biggest industry lies Loeper exposes in very straightforward language is that despite regulatory diclosures that the past market performance of any stock, mutual fund, or other investment is not indicative of future performance, a very high percentage of all presentations to investors are essentially trying to tell investors the opposite is true.That the advisor himself, or another money manager they are recommending, supposedly does have a performance track record that foretells of future riches for the investor - a selling point in direct conflict with this required disclosure.

Many examples of this type can be found in thisbook and it provides the reader with several types of questions they can ask a prospective advisor to help avoid possibly catastrophic pitfalls.

Informative and Easy Read
I found this book to be a quick read and very informative.
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This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Volume: 1; Original Published by: D. Appleton and Company in 1885 in 907 pages; Subjects: American fiction; Fiction / General; Fiction / Anthologies; Fiction / Classics; Fiction / Historical; Fiction / Literary; Literary Criticism / General; Literary Criticism / American / General; Literary Criticism / Women Authors; ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Pipeline & Gas Journal, published by Oildom Publishing Company of Texas, Inc. on November 1, 2009. The length of the article is 731 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Snelson Companies construct pipeline in challenging ground conditions in Colorado.
Author: David Dixon
Publication: Pipeline & Gas Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 1, 2009
Publisher: Oildom Publishing Company of Texas, Inc.
Volume: 236Issue: 11Page: 44(2)

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