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Ramzan Kadyrov , 33, has been president of Chechnya since 2007...For years, various human rights organizations have denounced this "hero" for his alleged brutality. They hold him responsible for the disappearances of people in Chechnya and the executions of many of his opponents. ~~ Spiegel Online, posted 23 June 2010 1 Samuel 11:12-13 (English Standard Version) 12 Then the people said to Samuel, "Who is it that said, 'Shall Saul reign over us?' Bring the men, that we may put them to death." 13 But Saul said, "Not a man shall be put to death this day, for today the LORD has worked salvation in Israel."

Dear Reader, I’ve temporarily put my more philosophical reading list on hold while I study for the theory test that UK Driver’s license applicants are required to pass. I’m studying from the Driving Standards Agency’s book The OFFICIAL DSA THEORY TEST for Car Drivers and The Official Highway Code, which declares itself to be “the No.1 best selling theory test book on the market”. Given that the DSA designs and administers both the theory and practical portions of the driving test, I’m surprised anyone else bothers to produce driving guides. The Highway Code is a collection of both legal requirements and common conventions for all users of roads. In fact, the first section is addressed to Pedestrians, informing them that it is illegal to loiter in crosswalks or to hold on to a moving vehicle. Of course, unless a Pedestrian is also a driver, I’m not sure how they will be aware of these restrictions. Perhaps it is time to issue Pedestrian licenses? At the very least it would force ...

Dear Reader, It is a rainy English morning and I am about to make myself a cup of coffee and practice my drawing. But before I do... Question #3: What is the American Equivalent of an International 'HB' pencil? A #2 pencil. Question #4: What does the 'H' in 'HB' stand for? Hard Question #5: What does the 'B' in 'HB' stand for? Black Cheerio, ~~~LeAn