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The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Tama County will begin at noon on Saturday, June 8, at the South Tama H.S. track. Opening ceremony will begin at 1:00 p.m. with a welcome by Mayor David Svoboda; Traer Boy Scout Troop 304 will present the colors; Carri Holst, Traer, will sing the National Anthem. The first special event will be the Survivors Lap by those who have faced cancer and are still celebrating birthdays. Everyone is invited to attend as survivors are celebrated, progress against cancer is reported, and loved ones are honored. This event is free and open to the public. In case of rain the Relay will move to the South Tama High School gymnasium.
This year's Relay for Life is being celebrated all afternoon and evening of June 8th. A Silent Auction will offer varied items for sale from 2-8 p.m., food vendors will offer tasty options, and raffle tickets will be available for a hot-air balloon ride, a handmade quilt, an original metal sculpture, and a Queen Size Pillow Top Mattress & Box Springs. Special games are planned for each hour. Luminaria can also be purchased at any time during the afternoon.
The evening will conclude with the Luminaria Ceremony at 9 p.m. and a special closing ceremony as well. For more information contact Ashley Bolen, Tama/Toledo, 641-484-0204; Marilyn Svoboda, Clutier, 319-479-2732; Karen Symonds, Dysart, 319-476-7762; Luane Lorenzen, Traer, 319-231-0820
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Gladbrook/Reinbeck Middle School students raise money for the Relay for Life by walking around their track at their Mini-Relay on May 17.
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Professor Eldred came to New England Law after teaching at New York University Law School, Hofstra University School of Law, and Lewis & Clark Law School and has served as a public defender, civil rights lawyer, and human rights advocate.
He was an attorney with The Lawyers Committee for Human Rights (Human Rights First), including service as a consultant for the Policing Program and as national outreach director, and with the Criminal Appeals Bureau and Federal Defender Division of the Legal Aid Society in New York and Brooklyn, NY, respectively.
Professor Eldred's research explores the regulation and psychology of decision-making of lawyers in various contexts, including criminal law and legal ethics. He has published in the Hofstra Law Review, Rutgers Law Review, and Kansas Law Review, among others.
After graduating from law school, he clerked for the Hon. James L. Oakes, chief judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and was a Southern District pro se extern and litigation associate for Sullivan & Cromwell in New York. Eldred received a J.D. from Fordham University School of Law, where he served as notes & commentary editor of the Fordham Law Review.
Professor Eldred is featured in two blogs, Behavioral Legal Ethics and Continuing Duty, which is devoted to "...ensuring that lawyers constitutionally and ethically act as the very best lawyers they can be, before, during, and after their representation has ended."
Insights from Psychology: Teaching Behavioral Legal Ethics as a Core Element of Professional Responsibility,
Mich. St. L. Rev.
(forthcoming 2016)
The Established Continuing Duty,
The Professional Lawyer
(2017) (with David Siegel)
The Continuing Duty in Reality,
American Criminal Law Review Online
(2015) (with David Siegel)
Foreword: Essays on Gideon's Army,
41 New Eng. J. on Crim. & Civ. Confinement 1
(2015) Link available here.
Motivation Matters: Guideline 10.13 and Other Mechanisms for Preventing Lawyers from Surrendering to Self-Interest in Responding to Allegations of Ineffective Assistance in Death Penalty Cases,
42 Hofstra L. Rev. 473
Fact and Fiction: The Hanging Judge by Michael Ponsor,
48 New Eng. L. Rev. On Remand 77
(2014) Book Review
On Remand
Exploring Tunnel Vision: A Review of Errol Morris, A Wilderness of Error,
16 Legal Ethics 390
Prescriptions for Ethical Blindness: Improving Advocacy for Indigent Defendants in Criminal Cases,
65 Rutgers L. Rev. 333
The Psychology of Conflicts of Interest in Criminal Cases,
58 Ks. L. Rev. 43
The Lawyer's Duty of Public Service: More than Charity?,
96 W. Va. L. Rev. 368
(1994) with Thomas Schoenerr
Amplifying Bose v. Consumers Union: The Proper Scope of De Novo Appellate Review in Public Person Defamation Actions,
57 Fordham L. Rev. 579
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MANHATTAN, KAN. -- A Kansas State University professor is part of a national research team that discovered that streams and rivers produce three times more greenhouse gas emissions than estimated by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
Through his work on the Konza Prairie Biological Station and other local streams, Walter Dodds, university distinguished professor of biology, helped demonstrate that nitrous oxide emissions from rivers and streams make up at least 10 percent of human-caused nitrous oxide emissions -- three times greater than current estimates by the climate change panel.
"This research deals with two important issues," Dodds said. "First, nitrous oxide is a potent greenhouse gas. Second, nitrous oxide also destroys ozone in the upper atmosphere, exposing us to more ultra violet radiation."
The research, "Nitrous oxide emission from denitrification in stream and river networks," appears in this week's Online Early Edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
For the article, researchers from 23 institutions -- including K-State -- measured nitrous oxide production in 72 streams that drain native, urban or agricultural lands. Nine of those streams were in the Manhattan area, with three at Konza.
The level of nitrous oxide in streams and rivers is related to human activities that can release nitrogen into the environment, such as sewage runoff or crop fertilization. When this nitrogen reaches rivers and streams, it undergoes denitrification, a microbial process that converts nitrogren to nitrous oxide gas, called N2O, and an inert gas called dinitrogen, or N2.
As a greenhouse gas, nitrous oxide has global warming potential that is 300-fold greater than carbon dioxide. In the past century, concentration of atmospheric nitrous oxide has increased 20 percent, making it a strong contributor to climate change and ozone destruction.
"We show that river networks play an important role in how human nitrogen additions for crops influence the global environment," Dodds said.
The findings can lead to more effective mitigation strategies, Dodds said. Researchers suggest that nitrous oxide emissions can be reduced from river networks by changing agricultural and urban land-use practices, such as better management practices for fertilizers. By decreasing nitrogen input to watersheds, the production of nitrous oxide also diminishes.
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ride's cousins Maisie Rude and Robert Rude of Atlanta served as flower girl and ring bearer. Other attendants included John Foley and Gerard Miller, who are friends of the groom from New Hampshire.
The bride wore a J.Crew ivory silk tricotine dress and carried autumn hydrangeas. Her attendants wore J.Crew graphite silk and chiffon dresses and carried the same flowers. The bride was presented by her grandfather Charles Miner Jr. of East Hampton and Vero Beach, Fla. The bride's great-grandparents were early members of the East Hampton's summer colony. They began visiting East Hampton in the 19th century.
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straight dough method instead of preferment with sourdough? Is this feasible?
I'm not sure if it's feasible but am experimenting with 500gm loaves to see what happens. I'm basically adding straight starter 25gms to the flour mix, mix till shaggy, rest for 30mins, then salt and knead in my mixer for 5mins, then bulk prove 4-6hrs at room temp. At this point I will try retarding the loaf (winter approaching here so will sit the bowl in one of our unheated rooms which is not quite as cold as our fridge but still chilly). I will then let this sit over night for around 12hrs. In the morning I will shape and final proof at room temp for 1-2hrs. I'm not sure what to expect. I'm somewhat hoping the overnight process allows the dough to develop as good as if I had done a preferment. My starter is extremely strong and can more than double every 2-3hrs. I'm looking to remove the preferment step so that my process is mix up on day one, proove till the next day, shape and bake. I'm interested in any straight dough methods for sourdough but it might not be ideal to be trying this.


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TomRHere's '88 GL 4WD Wagon
Posted 01 April 2012 - 07:19 PM
4 attempts tonight to upload pics either here or photobucket has failed. Previous pic is only one to go thru. Grrrrrrrr......
Posted 02 April 2012 - 03:59 AM
Atlast,,, we have pics.
Edited by TomRhere, 18 February 2013 - 02:36 AM.
Posted 03 April 2012 - 04:28 AM
Some pics of the parts wagon,
Edited by TomRhere, 18 February 2013 - 02:37 AM.
Posted 28 May 2012 - 05:01 AM
Spent a few hours talking Subaru with James, mostly dealing with swapping parts between various models and years.
The Desert Fox Wagon looks good in person.
So now, I do need to get plate and insurance on this here Wagon.....
Got a friend that owns a glass shop, need to get the Wagon up to him.
Posted 29 May 2012 - 12:34 AM
Posted 29 May 2012 - 02:43 AM
Made mention of you and Fox coming over here around the 4th of July. James said he may have to make another trip down.
Posted 29 May 2012 - 07:13 AM
Posted 29 May 2012 - 10:05 AM
Goes about anywhere.
Didn' they tell you? These are Japanese tanks, made to look like grannies wagon
Posted 29 May 2012 - 10:15 AM
It's about a three hour drive down to Tom's place from where I'm at in western MI, but defiantly worth the trip. Tom always has good info, cold beer, and its cool to talk Subaru with some one who is interested in fixing these old cars vs turbos and wrx speak.
Loyale, if you're passing through Hillsdale in July, I would love to check out your wagon in person. It would be worth the trip.
Posted 29 May 2012 - 04:49 PM
Not a fan of beer though, Tom, I'll take an iced tea
It'll be the first time I've taken the Loyale outta state. There are also too many Toms' on this board, lol.
Posted 29 May 2012 - 06:20 PM
Unless,,, you were talking a Manhattan or Long Island, Iced tea.
No have all the "ingrediants" for those......
Posted 29 May 2012 - 06:21 PM
Posted 29 May 2012 - 06:29 PM
Beer is good...
Posted 29 May 2012 - 06:38 PM
Long Islands are good,,, but I like them to much..
So basically you're saying, You like Long Islands, but Long Islands don't like you so much? Haha!
Now that we've taken a Subaru thread and turned it into an AA meeting...
Posted 30 May 2012 - 03:29 AM
Anyways,,,,, back on track here.
Going to swing by Glen's shop after work today, see what he wants to install the new windshield, and if he wants the Wagon there or is willing to do it here.
Posted 31 May 2012 - 08:43 AM
it has a dent kinda in the middle, and a little bit of scale on the front but no rust holes, and its a little bit better than your current hood. Let me know if you're interested.
Posted 31 May 2012 - 07:17 PM
I can fix stone chips and small rust areas.
No can fix hood what got bent over the roof of the car... Atleast, I can't,, well ,,,,,, just don't want to acutally.....
I'll take it.. Let me know price.
Bring it with you if you come down here for the Mini-Meet over the 4th. Otherwise, I'll figure a way to get myself up there to get it.
Posted 03 June 2012 - 05:45 AM
Started it up yesterday to jump-start my riding mower. That thing is really begining to irritate that crap out of me with it's "No,, I don't want to crank over today" crap.
Anyways, after getting mower started, and taking care of the jumper cables, Christopher asked if he could drive the Wagon around the yard, told him to do so.
Probally put a whole whopping mile on it doing so, but it needed some kind of trip put on it to get the rear diff lube circulated around.
Did hear a light scraping noise from DS rear as he drove past me to park it. Could just be rust on the rotor, maybe the dustshield is rubbing.
Have to look at it.
But he did have a big on his face after getting out of it.
Said it took a bit to get used to the short throw of the shifter, but it felt good. Whole lot different than driving/shifting the BRAT.
Well DUH!!!! Only thing under this Wagon body that isn't from the XT6 is the EA81 engine. So it had better feel way different.......
Posted 22 June 2012 - 03:16 AM
Got plate and insurance on it as of this past Wednesday, still haven't drove it down the road though, busy with other stuff. But, the weekend is here, so a few jaunts around town to check things out some, then she'll be the DD.
Posted 22 June 2012 - 10:30 AM
Posted 24 June 2012 - 04:45 AM
"On the road again".
Sure felt good to drive it around.....
Took it for a 7+ mile jaunt around the lake. Bit of spark knock, light pull to the right.
Got back here and backed timing off a tad, just loosened bolt and bumped it some.. Got to remember where I hid my timing light before I can see what it's set at.
Set about getting the front wheels both pointing in the same direction. With DS one straight, PS was turned out some. So some wrenches, some wood blocks, tapemeasurer, and the extention ladder was brought out.
20-30 minutes later, I had them both pointing where they should be. Trip to the alignment shop will be done soon, just wanting to get things close for now.
She steers real easy, even without a belt on the pump. Considering swapping the Cybrid pump from the XT6 in.
Another trip around the lake waas made.
Acceleration is better, and no spark knock. Seems to track straight now.
I do need to learn when to shift 3rd thru 5th though. Kept doing shift points like I was in the BRAT. Dummy I are.....
Trans isn't liking downshifts into 2nd or 1st. Don't recall having that issue when trans was in the XT6. But, I'll get some ATF in it, drive it for a bit, see if it clears up.
Got some noises that I need to track down. Not sure what they are from right now, and may need another set of ears to locate.
She definetly needs a good all over bath, soon. Did clean all the glass, started swapping door cards and things over from the Grey to the Brown.
Lot's more work to be done, but she is one the road.
I did find myself thinking while I was driving around, that I should have dropped the ER27 in it . Sure do miss the XT6....
Edited by TomRhere, 24 June 2012 - 05:00 AM.
Posted 24 June 2012 - 11:38 AM
Posted 24 June 2012 - 11:51 AM
She would look a lot better all shined up, but a good bath wouldn't hurt right now.
Drove it again this morning, no issue with 1st or 2nd downshifts. But, I knew the issue was there and I was slowly selecting the gear instead of just shifting it. So???
Ain't liking the BONG from the roof driving on some of the rough roads here. Have to get the rivets for the roof rack, get it mounted.
Posted 26 June 2012 - 03:16 AM
Loose lug nuts, all 20 of them.
Was certain that I torqued them after putting them on and getting it down off the jackstands.
PS front was where most noise was coming from, the left turn into the driveway last night made a clunk as I hit the approach of the driveway.
Did a visual inspection, didn't see anything. Decided to check the lug nuts just for the helluvit.
Glad I did... PS front was the loosest..
Maybe I didn't torque them,
maybe there was a bit to much paint on the rim,
maybe there was still a bit of rust on the stud flange....
Will see if todays trip to work has less noise.
Got torque wrench in Wagon, just in case.
Posted 26 June 2012 - 08:16 AM
Live and learn.
Nice thread to read by the way.
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I kept my mouth firmly shut (regarding clothing, anyway).After a few minutes my son leaned over and whispered, "I wish I'd worn a shirt and tie."I made a non-committal reply and changed the subject.On the ride home, my son said he thought his interviews went very well, but he volunteered that he'd learned a lesson about dressing better for interviews. I just agreed with him quietly.
DS3 and his Scout troop are camping this weekend. A mom of one of the younger boys asked DS3 and one of the other youth leaders to talk to her son about the importance of getting some hiking boots. Younger boy has been resistant and insisted to his mother that he could wear his tennis shoes or whatever. They are planning a pretty big hike for Saturday and everyone needs appropriate footwear! DS3 took younger boy aside and spoke to him and younger boy came to his mom and told her that they needed to go shopping! Mom said that she knew her son would listen to my son and other older boy even when she had tried to tell him the same thing.
I borrowed the space heater out of her bathroom (mine gave up the ghost of working) and when I returned it I plugged it back in. She said, "don't plug my heater in, it wastes electricity" I said "how does it waste electricity if it isn't on? It doesn't have a display or anything? Where did you hear that?" She said, "an electrician told me that" Hmmm, where does she know an electrician? It can't waste any more electricity than the washer, dryer, blender, can opener, curling iron being plugged in - if they don't have a screen/display or other light when not turned on. Not worth the argument.
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I re-read the first part of this topic in preparation for writing this part, and I think I should revisit my comments on lighting. Using your camera's flash is almost never a good option, and should be a last resort. Any light that is at too small an angle to the lens opening will result in reflections and glare, which is why I used the reflectors at 45 degrees off. That position is least likely to result in any reflections. An external flash that can be bounced off of a white surface would possibly be a workable alternative. Really, though, the setup I suggested will work best for very little money. It's pretty much what professional copy stands have, in a poor-man's DIY version. You might look at school auctions, they sometimes part with old equipment and might have a real copy stand for cheap.
Okay, having said that, and having somewhat described my setup in Part I, here's a shot of how I lay it out as an example:
|Two DIY reflector lights on tripods, and a neutral colored base/background.
As you can see, I have the cheap reflector lights simply clamped on a couple of old tripods I had around. They currently have GE Reveal incandescent bulbs in them, but you could just as well use CFL bulbs and save some energy. (Incidentally, I've used these same lights for an impromptu photo studio to shoot portraits, they worked well enough for the purpose, given what I paid for them). The black material is simply a bed sheet I got on sale somewhere. You'll want to use a neutral color like black, white or grey, as opposed to a color that might alter the color of your materials. When I did the Scrapbook for Part I, I had a white sheet of tagboard as my base. I've laid the base on the floor, set the lights approximately the same distance from each side aimed about 45 degrees onto the desired area, set the object to shoot in place, and stood over it shooting vertically down. It's important to shoot as close to vertical as you can manage, as any slant will give you a keystone effect to rectangular objects, like this:
|Shot vertical - all sides parallel.
|Shot at an angle - sides keystoned - slanted in to top!
This example is pretty exaggerated to show you what I mean, but even slight keystoning becomes noticeable when you start cropping in for size, or to isolate images from a multi-image page.
As I mentioned before, you want to use RAW format if your camera supports it, or if not, immediately convert your image from JPG to TIFF before you do any editing. Also, if your camera has a setting, make sure you set it for the correct white balance. Incandescent bulb usually have a preset you can use, and fluorescent tubes do as well, but if you have CFL blubs in your reflectors, DO NOT use the fluorescent setting for those, as they're made to mimic the color balance of regular incandescent bulbs in most cases. Use the incandescent setting instead. Better still, if your camera allows, use a custom white balance for your particular setup and lamps. Check your camera's manual for how to set the white balance on your particular camera. You'll note the images of the picture in the frame above are somewhat yellow-looking; this is because I didn't set my white balance before shooting them, as I was only trying to illustrate the keystone concept, and the color was not important.
To illustrate white balance, I shot a family heirloom ring on a white background:
|Heirloom ring on white background, Auto white balance.
|Heirloom ring, custom white balance.
|Heirloom ring on black background.
This ring belonged to Sally Lommel, the same person who put together the scrapbook in Part I. She was my wife's great-aunt. The ring was an engagement ring from the one time Sally was proposed to; the marriage never happened, but Sally ended up keeping the ring. This is an example of digitizing a three-dimensional object. You might get away with this ring in a scanner as it's relatively flat, but anything with more depth would be hard to get on a scanner. Also, on a scanner, you can't position objects other than flat on the platen glass. With a camera, I could have devised a stand to set the ring upright for some different views. I may yet do this at some point. A ring box would be a good choice for that, if I could locate one of neutral color.
I've covered the basics of using your digital camera to digitize things you can't get in your scanner. If you have any questions, I'd be happy to try to answer them in the comments below. I'm also planning to be on the next Scanfest this weekend, you might try catching me then. If you have a specific item you'd like advice on digitizing, I'll do my best to tell you how I'd tackle it with the equipment you specify.
Missed Part I? You can still read it here.
Tech Tuesday – Have you stumbled upon a piece of technology or new Web-based application that would be of interest to your fellow genealogy colleagues? Post at your blog on Tech Tuesday and show us the ins and outs of this technology and how it can benefit the genealogy community. This is a new series suggested by Donna Peterson of Hanging with Donna and in the past there have been many iterations of this series: the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) blog Narations as well as The Family Curator by Denise Levenick. (Blurb shamelessly stolen from Thomas McEntee at Geneabloggers!)


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As thousands of people gathered in the nation's capital to mark the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, many more activists participated online. Host Michel Martin talks about social justice in the digital age with Michael Skolnik of Global Grind and Corey Dade of The Root.
Does 'Marching' Digitally Send A Message?
By editor • Aug 29, 2013


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French/African Music Show March 16th
Ballake Sissoko & Vincent Segal will be performing at the First Congregational Church of Santa Cruz at 8 pm on Saturday, March 16th. Sissoko is a Malian Kora player; Segal is a French cellist. The fusion of the two resulted in a collaboration of soothing chamber music featured on their newest album, "At Peace". NPR refers to "At Peace" as "the most beautiful world music record of the decade". Find out for yourself March 16th.


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The look of a hardcore gamer on the Nintendo console. Being Mass Effect, GTA, Alan Wake, Dark Souls, Assassin's Creed and some of my favorite titles, I could label me myself as a "hadcore Gamer" and "atheist consoles". From this cursory description, I tried to ask why I have no "curiosity" for a Wii U, like I did with the successful Wii.
So: What is the purpose of this column? A very personal vision than I would have liked to see on the Nintendo console. It is not "criticize" Nintendo as if the owner of the truth. If so, would be designing consoles, and writing opinion. I am simply a consumer more.
Nintendo had a chance for redemption but being the cheap stakes that they are and having that mentality that Mario, Pokemon and Zelda can keep a console alive is why they are in this predicament.
Its going to be weird seeing Mario and Zelda on my 720 and PS4 but I will get use to it just like I did with Sonic.
You know what I would like to see? A Mass Effect clone on Wii U using Nintendo characters.
At least it would make it easier for the retards to be able to identify it as a new console which isnt difficult to do at all especially with all the demo kiosks in the shops.
It should not have carried on the name Wii at all. The Wii part is why people think its still the old console.
Nintendo should have made a new name for this one like they usually.
NES, Super, 64, Gamcecube, Wii...and Wii. It just didn't follow suit.
This isn't the Wii, so they shouldn't have kept the Wii name.


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Newt Gingrich, who's been on the receiving end of this supposedly "fun" protest, says: "Glitter bombing is clearly an assault and should be treated as such... When someone reaches into a bag and throws something on you, how do you know if it is acid or something that stains permanently or something that can blind you? People have every right to their beliefs but no right to assault others."
The NYT tries to get a legal opinion by asking First Amendment lawyer Floyd Abrams:
"I don't think you'd get much disagreement that like so much else in the law, it's all a matter of degree... Touching someone's body can be criminal. But it's awfully unlikely that there would be a prosecution if it's just a bit of glitter. But in theory, the more that's dropped, the more likely is prosecution."That's a pragmatic assessment from the point of view of police and prosecutors, not an opinion about whether it is a crime. Did Abrams address the point of view of the recipient of the attack (as Gingrich did, above)? If someone rushes at you and makes gestures of attack, but it turns out to be only glitter, you still have the fear, and you (or your bodyguards) don't know what is about to happen. Then maybe it's funny to laugh at the person who felt the fear or overreacted. And there they are covered in glitter. Ha ha.
This is like the childhood game of taking a swat at someone, without hitting him, and then hooting "You flinched!" In that childhood game — is it still played? — if the person flinched, you then have the right to punch him in the arm. Hard. But imagine adults playing with each other that way. Or would life work better? Justice Bradley charges right up to Justice Prosser, gets in his face, with fists flying but not touching him, and he flinches/touches. Well, then Justice Bradley immediately has the right to punch Prosser — hard — in the arm. And that's the end of it. Instead... oh, lord!... the troubles we have in Wisconsin!
(And here's that thread from last month where we talked about pie-throwing and where, in the comments, there was some extensive discussion of glittering.)


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Tuesday, September 21, 2010
The New Normal...for a while
36 comments:
- Holly Caroline said...
I completely respect and honour you for your decision to be on the road. Sarah is right, Satan wants nothing more than for you to pack up and go home. You never know whose life will be changed because of your step of faith.
Praying for little nicky. Thank you for the updates!
- September 21, 2010 at 5:06 PM
- Aislynn said...
You two are awesome! Following God's plan for your lives will only benefit you in the end, and you already know that. =)
- September 21, 2010 at 5:37 PM
- Marci said...
"And now just as you trusted God to save you, trust Him, too, for each day's problems; live in vital union with Him. Let your roots grow down into Him and draw up nourishment from Him. See that you go on growing in the Lord, and become strong and vigorous in the truth you were taught. Let your life overflow with joy and thanksgiving for all He has done." Colossians 2:6-7 Living Bible
You family is in my prayers.
- September 21, 2010 at 9:39 PM
- Angela said...
It's funny how quickly you fall into your new normal. My son also has eosinophilic esophagitis as well as autism. He has a g-tube and so easily it became second nature to our family. We're actually quite thankful for it as he's getting the nourishment he needs painfree!! I will pray that your son's EE is able to be well controlled with his steroids (Flovent? Budenoside?) and he's able to be a happy little guy again.
- September 22, 2010 at 4:36 AM
- Mary Lou said...
So glad to hear things are "better" for Nicky but we are still praying for healing in his body.
Ps 46:1-2 , whole chapter is great to remind us even if the mountains move God is in control. Your world has been shaken but God is sufficient for you, Sarah and Nicky.
Praying God will honor your faithfulness to serve Him through your music. Praying He will be your comfort and refuge.
Love ya.
- September 22, 2010 at 4:54 AM
- DeDe said...
I publish our church's weekly pray calendar. A dear senior lady called me this morning asking me to place Nikky on the pray calendar. She doesn't follow contemporary Christian music so she did not make the connection. I shared with her how I had been blessed by your music. We will be praying weekly for Nikky and your family. God bless!
- September 22, 2010 at 7:35 AM
- Heather said...
Our daughter has had health issues for the last 6 1/2 years. My husband works a job out of town so I totally understand the struggle between wanting your husband home and knowing that you can also do it! What people need to understand that I am sure you and your wife already know is that you are not out on a vacation...you are out providing for your family! There is just something about us moms who have children with health struggles...God gives us a little extra strength to plow through the issues life throws at us! Your wife is stronger than she thinks and you all will plow through this! The Word tells us that we are MORE than conquerers, that "greater is HE that is in me than he that is in the world." Praying for peace for you and your family; that you know that you are doing the right thing by being out and providing and that she is an execeptional mom with grace and power greater than even she realizes! Blessings to you all, Heather Harrington Norman, OK
- September 22, 2010 at 8:12 AM
- Jill Tracey said...
Aaron, the 91.5 WCIC family is praying for you, Nicky, and the whole family. No one else can tell you what's best for your fam right now. It's between you, your wife, and God. And, somebody's gotta make an income, right? I'm sure it must be hard being away. Much love to you and yours!
- September 22, 2010 at 8:13 AM
- njholder76 said...
I'm sure you must have discussed this, but is mother's milk available? Would what the mom have ingested cause a reaction? The Lord is with you.
- September 22, 2010 at 8:19 AM
- Jill Angel said...
God bless you. I understand how hard it is to see your child in pain. I pray God continues to give you and Sarah strength to get through this difficult time. I also pray that God will heal your son so he can become strong, healthy, and share his testimonial of God to future generations.
You've got a strong little boy there.
God bless,
- September 22, 2010 at 9:07 AM
- Elaine for Mars Hill Revisited said...
Lord continue to be with Sarah,Aaron, Daniel and Nicky. Thank you that Sarah fully relies on you for her strength. Thank you that Aaron is staying commited to the call you have placed on his life. Bless them for their obedience. Continue to bring strength and healing for Nicky's precious body that You created! Be with Daniel as he watches and learns what you are accomplishing through those around him. In Jesus' name, Amen
- September 22, 2010 at 9:19 AM
- Andrea said...
Praying for you all. What a tough tough road. God's so much bigger than this trial, praying for His strength and guidance for you both.
- September 22, 2010 at 9:41 AM
- Suzanne - Daughter of the King said...
All I can do is pray with you - I cannot imagine this road that your family is walking. We are praying for you as I know so many other people are. And we join our voices and hearts with those that are coming before the Throne of Grace in your time of need for Nicky and each of you as you walk this out.
May God empower Sarah to continue to walk in faith and love and trust in our Lord and Savior. God bless you and I pray the Lord continues to strengthen all of you: Isaiah 35:3-4 "Strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way; say to those with fearful hearts,
"Be strong, do not fear;
your God will come..."
He is able to come and fight against all that forms against you, your wife, your children and your land - In Jesus' Name and the Power of the Holy Spirit of God.
God bless you!
- September 22, 2010 at 9:49 AM
- Shay said...
As a mother of 2 children, both with feeding issues I see so much of my children and our life in this blog. I hope only the best for your Nicky.
- September 22, 2010 at 10:30 AM
- Heather said...
I will be praying for your little guy. My 2 year old daughter has a feeding tube and specialized formula. We also see doctors in Pittsburgh, at Children's Hospital. I would be more than happy to talk to your wife if she has any questions or needs support. We've been doing this for over a year now, and finding other people who are going through the same thing is invaluable.
hmeyer626 @ yahoo . com
- September 22, 2010 at 10:31 AM
- Tunafish said...
Praying =) Jesus loves you! and uses all ill for His good.
- September 22, 2010 at 10:51 AM
- chatmac07 said...
I am praying for your family. I have a friend, Sara, that is in Pittsburgh now with her son Cooper. They have been there almost five months now I believe, while her other three children and husband have been back in TX trying to keep their family going. I have forwarded your blog info to her. I don't know if your son is still in the hospital or not, but because of her son's condition being a little similar, she knows several families with children with EE and knows information on EE specialists here in the US. I would love to pass along any information she has if you and your wife would like. Having a special needs little boy myself, you can never have enough friends praying. God has truly guided my husband and I every step of the way no matter if it was finding a specialist or just trusting Him to help us make the decisions we have needed to make to give Zachary the best life possible. It is a road that I never knew I could travel or would have to, but with God...ALL things are possible!!! Never give up hope, keep the faith and remember, there are lots of prayers going up for Nicky and your family. God bless you all!!!
- September 22, 2010 at 11:42 AM
- Kim V. said...
I pray that God will continue to sustain both you and Sarah as you go through this trial. I also pray for complete healing for your little boy.
- September 22, 2010 at 12:25 PM
- Christine said...
Aaron, more prayer warriors have joined your battle... A year ago you did a concert in Madison, WI and met a young cancer patient named Clare and some of her family. You were such a blessing to them. I shared your blog with her dad, Bart, and he wanted to let you know they are praying for you, Sarah, Nicky, and Daniel. Here is a pic that may help you recall the meeting. http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/photo.php?pid=423674&id=1620861493&ref=fbx_album May
God Bless you and heal Nicky soon!
- September 22, 2010 at 12:31 PM
- captivesouls said...
Aaron, my name is Shelley Hunden, and my son, Bill, also has EE. He is almost 4 and has some safe foods and drinks/g-tube feed elecare or splash. He was born with many other health problems as well, but the EE is the one we deal with daily. His brother, AJ (5yrs), also has GI problems, that as of now the doctors have not been able to ID. He also has a g-tube and is on a limited food diet and elecare/splash. (for more info on the boys, see the group "pray for AJ and Bill" on facebook)
I completely understand your feelings! My husband and I have made many difficult decissions, because of the boys health. I am a pastor, but currently, I am not serving in a professional sense. We are blessed to have 2 little miracles! Bill, according to medicine should not be here. I am excited to see the amazing things God has for him and our family.
I know you don't know me, I wanted your family to know you will make it through this! Someday, I am hopeful their will be a cure for this horrible disease. I have met an amazing group of people on facebook, who are always there and so helpful as we understand the different phases of EGID. Also www.apfed.org and www.cured.com are wonderful recources.
I feel like I could write so much more, but I know your mind is racing through all of this. Please know, my family is here and praying for your crew! If you or Sarah want to chat, or whatever my email is: email@example.com and I'm on facebook under Shelley Lynn Warf Hunden. I really do understand... stay strong, and as I remind myself often... FIND THE JOY!
- September 22, 2010 at 12:53 PM
- Jennifer said...
I have 2 boys with EE. It's not pretty.
- September 22, 2010 at 1:32 PM
- Emily said...
What a sweet little boy you have! You are so blessed, but I'm sure you know that. I am touched by your story and have shared it with my parents, the ultimate prayer warriors! So watch out....good things are about to happen :) God has also blessed you with an amazing wife. I only pray that if I were in a similar situation, that I would be able to rely on God they way that she is.
I can't imagine what it must be like to see your child suffer, my heart goes out to you both. May God wrap his arms around your family, especially Nicky. And may He work through the doctors and nurses to bring his EE under control.
Big hugs and God bless!!!!
- September 22, 2010 at 1:37 PM
- Laura E said...
Wow, what a beautiful testimony you have, even though it's painful to be living that testimony right now. You hit the nail on the head when you say that Satan would love you to leave the ministry. But what a difficult position for you! I'll be praying for you and your family and that you can be together very soon. Your wife is so strong and brave and faithful.
- September 22, 2010 at 3:51 PM
- Denise said...
Aaron, I am a mom to a 12 year old son, Daniel, who has EG. EG is the pretty much the same as EE, except it also involves another part of the gastrointestinal system, the stomach and small intestine in his case. We have been going through tests and hospital visits and everything that this disease entails going on 4 years now. I am truly sorry that your son and your family is going through this. It is so draining on a family physically, emotionally, financially, and spiritually. We are very blessed that at this time, Daniel is able to drink the formula orally and does not require a tube, but the possibility for a tube is always there, according to his doctors. We take one day at a time, and thank God for even the smallest blessings. Please know that your family is in our prayers and that there is a wealth of knowledge, support, and prayer warriors out there for you and your family. Continue to do what you are doing, which is trusting in God to lead you in everything and for your son's health and healing. Take one day at a time, and try to have peace in knowing how many people are lifting you up in prayer. God bless you!
Denise Petree
- September 22, 2010 at 3:51 PM
- Mary said...
We are praying for little Nicky. How exhausting for you, as parents. But you know God IS in control and you can completely put your trust in His will. Hang in there and do what needs to be done day by day.
- September 22, 2010 at 4:10 PM
- K.E.'s EOS fight said...
My son also suffers from this horrible disorder
I HATE it
But we have a huge support system thru APFED - AMerican Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders www.apfed.org
My son just got results back from biopsy today and he failed miserably
More food will be taken away
Sorry you are in our eos world
But we help each other
If you friend me on facebook I can hook you up with more EOS families
- September 22, 2010 at 6:43 PM
- Cindi said...
So sorry to hear NIcky is so sick. My son has eosinophilic gastroenteritis (esophagus, stomach, intestine affected, he's 10) and we know what you're going through. A friend heard your story on the Fish (95.5), a Cleveland station. Her son has EE and EC...I missed that broadcast.
Please check out www.apfed.org
It's a non-profit organization dedicated to families and patients with eosinophilic disorders. Education, research, support and advocacy. I've volunteered for them for the last 8 years... The patient education conferences are well worth attending, lots of information and meeting other families that "get it" that your kid can't eat.
Prayers for Nicky...
The two formulas typically used to treat EE are Neocate and EleCare... He's likely vomiting due to inflammation from previous food exposure - don't take it necessarily as a reaction to the formula. He will likely tolerate them in time when the inflammation clears.
Hugs and prayers headed your way.
- September 22, 2010 at 7:20 PM
- Ellen said...
I am a pediatrician in Kansas, and I am sorry you are having to deal with this incredibly painful condition! I pray God will give your beautiful son complete healing. I also pray that He will give you strength to deal with this situation, no matter what the outcome!
- September 23, 2010 at 4:49 AM
- Elizabeth said...
Hey Shusts!My daughter has EE and we've struggled a lot with allergies, asthma, etc. She is on adult doses of reflux and allergy medicine daily (she's 4). I will say when she was on the steroid it made her reflux worse and that's why we went up a dose.
Also, we used a SPECIAL "formula" we purchased through the pharmacy called ELECARE. It was the ONLY THING she could KEEP DOWN. It was a miracle for us~very expensive but amazing. It's an amino acid based medical food. Also, NEOCATE is the equivalent but a different brand. Hang in there.
Sometimes its so exhausting hearing "I'm so sorry for your child" when you're just trying to keep up the strength. When you're having a hard day and have no energy to fight... just stand... and know that's ok. May God bless you and keep you. May God make his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. May He lift up his countenance upon you and give you all strength.
- September 25, 2010 at 6:10 PM
- Annie Chellah.T said...
Your songs have been a great encouragement to me. Today only I heard about Nick's illness through K-LOVE. I'd pray for Nick. May God be glorified through Him
- September 26, 2010 at 8:44 PM
- Steiner said...
Hey Shust, sick family is so tough to deal with. Julie was diagnosed with MS in February and so we've been wrestling that out with God...all the things my head knows about God's goodness and His healing power are trying to make their tortured way down to my heart.
It sounds like Christ is bearing you guys up in his arms. We're praying he keeps doing so and you keep feeling like He is. We're praying for you and Nicky and Sarah.
Phil S.
- September 26, 2010 at 11:09 PM
- Mary said...
What a strong family you have! It's easy to see your faith through all of this. I will keep your little Nicky and ALL of you in my prayers through these difficult days; I'm sure God will bring about healing with all the prayer going up for you. It will be good to see some day in the future what great plans he has for this special little fellow.
- September 27, 2010 at 7:01 AM
- Liz said...
Hi there. I can completely understand how you are feeling. My oldest child has eosinophils through his entire GI tract along with GI issues and has been fed via a GJ tube since 6 weeks of age. He is now seven. I am also a military wife and being that my husband has spent nearly 5 year overseas since our oldest was born I know the trials of separation your family is dealing with. I will be praying for your little boy. If I can offer any answers to questions or support I'd be happy to. God bless!
- September 30, 2010 at 9:28 AM
- Ella said...
Was at the concert last night in Hastings NE. It was so great to finally hear you in person. We have been praying for your family. I know your heart has been torn may times whether to stay at home or go on the road. Wanted you to know you ministered to me last night and worshipping with you was a moment I will always remember. God bless you.
- October 4, 2010 at 11:29 AM
- Valerie McGee said...
Our family entered into a medical journey with our son in 2002, it totally changed our lives. And as hard as it is ( because I still watch him struggle with pain daily) I have to say we are thankful for the journey. God uses the journey to glorify himself, you will sit in amazement at the things he will do, and through it all he is refining who you are and creating in you something even more beautiful. God will also use this to create in Nicky someone with incredible depth of knowledge, compassion and understanding. When a child goes through such a difficult journey it shapes their character into someone more pliable for God to use. I know this is the hardest thing you have ever had to experience but trust in the fact that God creates the most beautiful rainbows from the darkest of storms. On a sidenote: my son has had the surgery for both Reflux and Bile reflux and they are both fairly simple surgeries, nothing to be frightened about, he also lives with a J-tube (this is a feeding tube that goes directly into his jejunum). And yes, he can still eat certain foods but gets most of his nourishment from the feeding tube. He basically eats for pleasure. If you have any questions or just want someone to pray with please feel free to contact me. Romans 8:28
- October 6, 2010 at 8:39 AM
- Melody Joy King said...
Happy Birthday Brother! I hope and pray that your 36th year of life is full of blessings. I am praying that you and yours will be constantly aware of God's presence with you always. My heart breaks for lil' Nicky and the physical suffering he's had to endure. I pray that God teaches ALL of you much about Himself through this. "God is always closer and kinder than we know." ~Beth Moore. I know that some of the most profound songs of joy come from deep valleys. Thank you for your great ministry of music and sharing. God has and is using you and your family mightily for His glory. Know that you all are loved and prayed for this day! With much love in Christ, Melody Joy :0)
- November 1, 2010 at 7:58 AM


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Mojca Erdmann Ė Biography
ďMojca Erdmann brought a sweet, beguiling voice and a demure sincerity to Susanna.Ē
ďMojca Erdmann is an ethereal, feather-light Lulu, accurate as a laser . . .Ē
Born in Hamburg, Mojca Erdmann began violin lessons at the age of six and sang in the childrenís chorus at the Hamburg State Opera. At 14, she began vocal studies with Evelyn Herlitzius, then worked with Hans Sotin at the Cologne Musikhochschule, where she also studied the violin. In the 2002 Bundeswettbewerb Gesang (German Federal Competition), Mojca Erdmann won both First Prize and the Special Prize for Contemporary Music. In August 2005, she was awarded the NDR (North German Radio) Music Prize at the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival as well as the Luitpold Prize at the Kissingen Summer Festival.†
While still a student, Mojca Erdmann was a member of the ensemble at Berlinís Komische Oper and also appeared at Berlinís Deutsche Oper and in Basle and Mannheim in roles including Oscar (Un ballo in maschera), Blonde (Die EntfŁhrung aus dem Serail), Zerlina (Don Giovanni), Norina (Don Pasquale), and Humperdinckís Gretel. She made her Salzburg Festival debut in 2006 in the title part of Mozartís Zaide under Ivor Bolton (available on DVD on Deutsche Grammophon) and returned the following year as Zelmira in Haydnís Armida, also under Bolton. With the Berliner Philharmoniker under Sir Simon Rattle, she sang in and recorded Ravelís LíEnfant et les sortilŤges. Rattle also invited her to sing the Forest Bird in a new production of Wagnerís Siegfried at Aix-en-Provence and the Salzburg Easter Festival. During the 2009/10 season she made her debut as Sophie in Straussís Rosenkavalier in Stuttgart and as ńnnchen in Weberís FreischŁtz at Viennaís Theater an der Wien.†
Also a sought-after interpreter of contemporary music-theatre works, Mojca Erdmann made her Berlin Staatsoper debut in the world premiere of Takemitsuís My Way of Life, conducted by Kent Nagano. She is also highly regarded as a concert artist and recitalist. Nikolaus Harnoncourt invited her to sing in Schumannís Das Paradies und die Peri at the Vienna Musikverein as well as in Schumannís Scenes from Faust at the Amsterdam Concertgebouw.†
In 2010 the soprano scored a major triumph at the Salzburg Festival singing the lead soprano role in the world premiere of Wolfgang Rihmís new opera Dionysos. During the 2010/11 season, her engagements included Despina in Cosž fan tutte and Zerlina in Don Giovanni in Baden-Baden Ė both conducted by Yannick Nťzet-Sťguin and recorded by Deutsche Grammophon Ė as well as her Nice Opera debut as Marzelline in Fidelio, Pamina in Die ZauberflŲte in Cologne, and her Bavarian State Opera debut as Adele in Die Fledermaus. In 2011, she made her Metropolitan Opera debut as Zerlina in a new production of Don Giovanni and as the Forest Bird in Siegfried. The latter production was released on DVD by Deutsche Grammophon in September 2012. She returned to the Met the following season as Susanna in Mozartís Le nozze di Figaro. In 2012, she made her highly acclaimed debut as Bergís Lulu, in a new Berlin Staatsoper production conducted by Daniel Barenboim and premiered Rodion Schchedrinís Cleopatra and the Snake at the Salzburg Whitsun Festival, conducted by Valery Gergiev.
Mojca Erdmann began the 2013/14 season with gala concerts in Aarhus, followed by her debut performances with the Jerusalem International Chamber Music Festival and the Zermatt Festival. The soprano sings Sophie in Straussís Der Rosenkavalier in her Vienna Staatsoper debut as well as at the Metropolitan, the Bayerische Staatsoper in Munich and the Thť'tre des Champs-…lysťes in Paris. She performs Mozartís Zaide in concert at the Mozart Festival in Reutlingen. In concert and recital, she also appears at the Berlin Konzerthaus, the Graz Musikverein, the Frankfurt Opera and Alte Oper, the Helsinki Music Centre, the new concert hall in Aalborg, the Vienna Musikverein, Madridís Auditorio Nacional and the Baden-Baden Festspielhaus as well as in performances of Orffís Carmina Burana in Tokyo and on a multi-city recital Japan tour with harpist Xavier de Maistre. The summer of 2014 brings performances of Straussís Sophie at the Salzburg Festival as well as Rihmís Fremdes Licht at the WŁrzburg Mozartfest.
In 2010, Mojca Erdmann became an exclusive Deutsche Grammophon artist. Her first studio recording under the new contract, Mozartís Garden with Andrea Marcon conducting the Basle Baroque orchestra La Cetra, was released in April 2011, followed in October by Mozartís concert aria Chíio mi scordi di te with pianist HťlŤne Grimaud and the Bavarian Radio Chamber Orchestra. The Baden-Baden performances of Don Giovanni and Cosž fan tutte were released in September 2012 and August 2013, respectively. The Berlin Staatsoper Lulu will be issued on DVD in May 2014.


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GREEN BAY -- It has been a frustrating first half.
There was that interception in the red zone.
There was the partially deflected punt.
There was the holding call that nullified a 43-yard field goal.
It has been something of a circus here at Lambeau Field.
And yet the Dolphins are tied with the homestanding Packers, 10-10. It feels like something of a victory, really. So join me in the second half of the live blog to see if the Dolphins can actually author a victory.


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Friday, October 08, 2010
MSU Fan Shows Off Analytical Skills That Landed Him at MSU
So what's the problem with "bawol's" analysis? Plenty says AC:
1. Where does he get his assumption that when the TV clock says 0:03, it means 0:03.99?
2. Even assuming # 1 is true, do we know if he calibrated his clock to exactly when TV's clock went to 0:03?;
3. Even assuming # 1 and # 2 are true, do we know that the TV clock is the game clock?
4. Even assuming # 1, 2 and 3 are true, the point is Spartan Bob stopped the clock before the referee signaled to do so, and the clock is supposed to stop on ref's signal, not when ball hits ground.
5. Even with #4 I think the other thing that happened was that the refs ran around like mice on speed trying to mark spot the ball ready for play on that drive, which they are not supposed to do, they are supposed to maintain some degree of consistency in doing so.
Fact of the matter is that the Big Ten determined what happened (having time on the clock to run the final play) was improper and changed how clocks are maintained as a result. So the facts speaks for themselves. Tell this dude to go back to chasing Big Foot.
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- srudoff said...
For what it's worth, there is no rule that says that refs are supposed to maintain some sort of consistency in getting the ball spotted and set. Watch any game that comes down to the final seconds and you'll see the refs scrambling to get it spotted and set. Not saying that would have mattered in this case. MSU's coach should have complained to the refs to put more time back on the clock like Lloyd Carr seemed to do at least once a year. Can't remember which game it was but his successful lobbying to get more time on the clock won at least one game in his last two years (I remember watching it but don't remember which game).
- October 08, 2010 12:02 PM
- Andy said...
2005 Penn State.
He was right with his complaint.
- October 08, 2010 12:06 PM
- srudoff said...
ah yes, it was the Penn State game in 2005. He demanded 2 more seconds to be put back on the clock and got them. you guys scored on a play that started with one second left in the game. thank you google
- October 08, 2010 12:15 PM
- srudoff said...
ha you beat me to it Andy
- October 08, 2010 12:16 PM
- Randy said...
In addition to what "AC" points out, there is one other thing that totally undermines the whole premise of this "analysis"... under his premise, when the clock says 0:03 it means there is 0:03.99 left, well that means when the game clock says 15:00, it actually means there is 15:00.99 left so all these years we thought a college football game lasted 60 minutes, but thanks to this Einstein we now know that every game is actually 60:03.96 long. Enough said, this guy needs to resume his studies at the MSU Institute for Sheep Teaching and Research.
- October 08, 2010 4:48 PM
- Mikoyan said...
Maybe he thinks that football games should have a leap game where the game may only last like 45 minutes to make up for all those near minutes gained.
- October 09, 2010 12:58 AM


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Lecture to Talk Interplay Between Genes and the Environment
- 10-30-2012
- By University Communications
Gene Brody, Regents Professor and director of the Center for Family Research at the University of Georgia, will give a talk, "Gene-Environment Interplay Research from the Center for Contextual Genetics," on Thursday, Nov. 8 at 4 p.m. in the Davis Center's Livak Room as part of the Burack President's Distinguished Lecture Series.
Brody, an internationally recognized expert on the risk and protective mechanisms that forecast drug use, sexual risk, and other problem behaviors among rural African American youth, has translated his findings into efficacious preventive interventions. He is the author of more than 300 publications, with his recent work examining gene-by-environment interactions in a randomized prevention trial.
The lecture, sponsored by the Psychology Department and the Neuroscience, Behavior, and Health Transdisciplinary Research Initiative, will be immediately followed by a reception in the Mildred Livak Room.
Information: (802) 656-8674. To request accommodations such as seating or interpreting, contact Conference and Event Services, (802) 656-5665, email@example.com.


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Gallery: Nicki Minaj Takes The Term 'Renaissance Woman' Literally In W's Art And Fashion Issue
Anna Wintour's new favorite partner in blunt-smoking Nicki Minaj is the cover girl of W's November "art and fashion" issue, and for the accompanying editorial, the magazine decided to do something unexpected and wonderful with her. With the help of artist Francesco Vezzoli, they styled her to look like several different Renaissance portraits, if Nicki Minaj had been alive back then. (And if black women had been allowed to be noblewomen in 17th century Europe.) In addition to being cool and unique, I think the photos do a great job showcasing Nicki's natural beauty, which often takes a backseat to her crazy ensembles.
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Pitt v Min here
Molon labe
People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf. George Orwell
American metal pimped by asiansteel
Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you 1. Jesus Christ, 2.The American G.I., One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.
Most of us get to see 2 0-3 teams luckily since the game's in London.
What I wanna know is why Phoenix, Seattle, KC, Tampa, Houston, Chicago, and Detroit have to watch the Jets/Ten game?
Game is on for much of the country, per the 506 site map. It is on her in MN so I can watch it at home. Or, should I walk on over to the Big Dog in my Steeler gear and have some fun with the Viking fans? Maybe i"ll just show up at the end of the game if the Steelers are winning.
We don't have a team here in LA. We tend to get the featured game, or the team with the biggest bandwagon (which in both cases, favors me .
There isn't a 1:00 game here in St. Pete. Guess i'm heading to the bar.
Bengals/Browns or Lions/Bears.
Going to have to stay away from the forum and football until I can watch it on Game Rewind.
Drat! I actually get the game here in Palm Beach but my soccer game is at 1:30. Playing sports trumps watching every time. May be able to catch the 4th quarter in a pub close to the field.
Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, hear the lamentations of their women.
Lookin' at the map, there's a bunch of Pa. that's gunna hafta watch the Ratbirds.


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As Senate Democrats struggle to build support for new gun control legislation, the American Civil Liberties Union now says it's among those who have "serious concerns" about the bill.
Those concerns have the capacity to prove a major setback to Sen. Harry Reid's current gun bill, which includes language from earlier bills introduced by Sens. Chuck Schumer and Barbara Boxer.
In an exclusive interview with The Daily Caller, a top lobbyist for the ACLU announced that the group thinks Reid's current gun bill could threaten both privacy rights and civil liberties.
The inclusion of universal background checks — the poll-tested lynchpin of most Democratic proposals — "raises two significant concerns," the ACLU's Chris Calabrese told TheDC Wednesday.
Calabrese — a privacy lobbyist — was first careful to note that the ACLU doesn't strictly oppose universal background checks for gun purchases. "If you're going to require a background check, we think it should be effective," Calabrese explained.
"However, we also believe those checks have to be conducted in a way that protects privacy and civil liberties. So, in that regard, we think the current legislation, the current proposal on universal background checks raises two significant concerns," he went on.
"The first is that it treats the records for private purchases very differently than purchases made through licensed sellers. Under existing law, most information regarding an approved purchase is destroyed within 24 hours when a licensed seller does a [National Instant Criminal Background Check System] check now," Calabrese said, "and almost all of it is destroyed within 90 days."
Calabrese wouldn't characterize the current legislation's record-keeping provision as a "national gun registry" — which the White House has denied pursuing — but he did say that such a registry could be "a second step."
"[U]nfortunately, we have seen in the past that the creation of these types of records leads sometimes to the creation of government databases and collections of personal information on all of us," Calabrese warned. "That's not an inevitable result, but we have seen that happen in the past, certainly."
"As we've seen with many large government databases, if you build it, they will come."


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The Houston Rockets signed forward Ronnie Brewer on Wednesday.
Brewer split time between the New York Knicks and Oklahoma City Thunder last season, averaging 3.0 points and 2.3 rebounds over 60 games with 34 starts.
Selected 14th overall by the Jazz in the 2006 draft, Brewer owns career averages of 8.2 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 478 games with 301 starts for Utah, Memphis, Chicago, New York and Oklahoma City.


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Law School report targets Argentine women prisoners
By Kathleen Corcoran |
Women and their families are disproportionately affected by the harsh penalties imposed for low-level drug offences in Argentina, according to a report by the Cornell Law School's Avon Global Center for Women and Justice and International Human Rights Clinic, the University of Chicago Law School's International Human Rights Clinic and the public defender's office in Argentina.
The report – "Women in Prison in Argentina: Causes, Conditions and Consequences" – was launched at a panel discussion May 14 at the University of Chicago Law School. It finds that policies introduced in Argentina during the U.S. "War on Drugs" weigh down the Argentine federal prison system and impede effective reform. These policies have contributed to an unprecedented increase in the number of incarcerated women – nearly 200 percent between 1990 and 2012.
"These women are typically low-level drug mules forced into the role by economic necessity," said Elizabeth Brundige, executive director of the Avon Center. "The Argentine government should consider utilizing alternatives to incarceration in such cases."
The report draws on survey data from a 2012 survey of incarcerated women, on-site visits to two prisons in Argentina and interviews with women prisoners, scholars, activists, judges and other stakeholders to identify the most crucial issues facing women prisoners. The results found that about 56 percent of women in Argentina's federal prisons were incarcerated for drug trafficking.
The report notes that Argentina has demonstrated a willingness to develop and implement gender-specific initiatives. Two of these measures, house arrest and programs that allow children to live with their mothers in prison, are specifically designed to alleviate hardship for women with children. However, some women prisoners expressed concern that living in a prison environment would harm their children.
The report recommends reforms, including reducing drug-trafficking sentences for women at the bottom of the distribution chain and offering alternatives to incarceration; reducing the use and length of pretrial detention; and ensuring that all prisoners receive timely access to medical care. The report also encourages the United States to continue its move toward reducing or eliminating harsh punishments for drug crimes and to effect similar changes in its foreign policies toward Argentina and other countries in the region. In addition, it urges the United States and other countries to consider adopting some of the practices implemented in Argentina, such as its law that allows judges the option of house arrest for pregnant women and women with young children.
"Argentina has the opportunity to set the standard for the treatment of incarcerated women in Latin America," said Silvia Martinez, director of the Prison Commission of the public defender's office in Argentina.
The study was undertaken at the invitation of Justice Elena Highton de Nolasco, vice president of the Supreme Court of Argentina, who wrote its foreword. She notes: "The researchers' report makes a valuable contribution to our understanding of the causes, conditions and consequences of women's imprisonment in Argentina. … It highlights Argentina's good practices in the area of women in prison and identifies improvements that are still needed. This study reminds us – judges, lawyers, policy makers and citizens – that we are all accountable for the human rights of women in prison."
Kathleen Corcoran handles media relations for the Law School.


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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, January 11, 2013
Coalition Spokesperson: Lloyd G. Madden
Contact: 510-691-8057
—On Thursday, January 10, 2013, Miriam Wong, a Latina leader in Richmond and one of the founders of the Building Bridges Between the Black and Brown Community Project, endorsed Kathleen Sullivan for appointment to the Richmond City Council seat that Gary Bell won in the most recent election but, because of a medical condition, he is unable to serve at this time.
Ms. Wong joins the Community Mobilization Leadership Coalition of Richmond's most powerful African American organizations who endorsed on Wednesday, January 9, 2013,
Ms. Sullivan for that same City Council appointment.
"Kathleen Sullivan is an excellent choice to represent the leadership that would have been provided by Gary Bell," states Ms. Wong. "I have been working with her for a few years now to unite Black and Brown women in Richmond. We have been so successful, we have now become like sisters," Ms. Wong added. "So I strongly support Kathleen Sullivan to be appointed to our City Council."
Ms. Sullivan, 57, is an African American and longtime resident of Richmond who worked, among others, side by side with Ms. Wong three years ago to create the Building Bridges Project. Their purpose was to unify Richmond across ethnic and racial lines. The ladies believed that the Black and Brown women of Richmond could—and should—provide the leadership to have the best chance of healing any wounds and ameliorating any cultural differences between Black and Brown residents of this community.
"I am very appreciative of the relationship that Miriam Wong and I have developed over the years," Ms. Sullivan said. "And our work continues—now we have to get the Black and Brown men on board," Ms. Sullivan announced with a chuckle. "I'm very pleased to have her endorsement and pledge to continue this important unity work."
Ms. Sullivan and Ms. Wong began this project three years ago with a community survey and the use of focus groups to expose and then debunk the myths that both sides—Black and Brown—believed about each other. One of the participants in the focus groups who made a significant contribution was former Richmond City Councilmember John Marquez.
From that beginning the group last year celebrated together Juneteenth—the oldest known holiday commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States, dating back to June 19, 1865. Led by Ms. Sullivan and Ms. Wong, Black and Brown women sang and modified the famous James Brown lyrics "I'm Black and I'm Proud" to "I'm Black and I'm Brown" on what became an award-winning unity float that was part of a parade traveling up and down the streets of Richmond.
About Kathleen Sullivan
Ms. Sullivan worked for the Neighborhood House of North Richmond for eight years providing Senior Case Management services to the most at-risk Black families and mothers with young children in Richmond. She has served as Chair of the City of Richmond Human Relations and Human Rights Commission until she termed out last year. In addition, Ms. Sullivan was a member of the Board of the Brookside Community Center for the last eight years until it successfully merged with Lifelong Corporation in 2012.
Ms. Sullivan has been a successful consultant to the foster care system in Contra Costa
County and has fostered more than 42 children in her own Richmond home as well as provided leadership in West County in the redesign of its foster care system.
Currently, Ms. Sullivan is the President of the Richmond/Contra Costa Chapter of Black Women Organized for Political Action (BWOPA), which has supported local elected officials.
She also recently cofounded the ByExampleNation Project, a group of mostly Richmond women formed to support its members in learning how to make healthy choices about eating, drinking and exercising.
Ms. Sullivan obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree from New College San Francisco in Human Relations and was a Master's candidate in Community Economic Development at the National Economic Development and Law Center.
Ms. Sullivan has adopted two girls while raising two sons with her husband of 13 years, who himself was born and raised in Richmond and comes from one of the African American pioneer families of this community.
About the Community Mobilization Leadership Coalition
This coalition includes, but is not limited to, Black American Political Action Committee
(BAPAC) of Contra Costa County, Black Women Organized for Political Action (BWOPA),
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)-Richmond Branch,
1 Richmond, Men and Women of Purpose, One Accord Project, Men and Women of Valor,
Guardians of Justice, National Brotherhood Alliance (NBA) and Black Men and Women


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2012 Seacoast Holiday Fair Photos From David Cox
Hi Joey,
I have a couple of series of pictures taken by my Dad, David Cox at the Seacoast Holiday Baazar. They are great! We would love it if you would post them with the message below to the Friends of Seacoast.
The residents and staff of the Seacoast Nursing and Rehab facility would like to express our gratitude and give special thanks to the Friends of Seacoast for all they do to enhance the lives of the residents living at Seacoast.
The holiday fair sponsored by the Friends of Seacoast was a huge success and enjoyed by all!


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Executricks: Or How to Retire While You're Still Working (Hardcover)
People in the high flush of a successful but sometimes frenetic business career often look with envy at those who have entered their golden years. Ah they think. To be retired Free to wake when you wish, to have the time to reflect on the deeper things in life, play golf or quoits, or just go fishin' in the middle of the day. The stressed-out mind boggles at the prospect, and the lip cannot help but tremble and drool.
At the same time, you may not be emotionally-or financially-ready to hang it all up. Which is why, whether you're a withered graybeard or a teeny young future hotshot in leather jodhpurs, you need Stanley Bing's global positioning system for a sane and pleasantly successful life: Executricks, or How to Retire While You're Still Working.
Bing is the ultimate corporate insider, one who has attained nosebleed altitude and worked long and hard enough to lose his desire to work long and hard enough. Over time, he has watched the power players who have made their jobs into a waking festival of indolence and fun, and gleaned a vast range of executricks they have developed over the years, based around several core concepts:
- Delegation, or getting other people to do the stuff you don't want to
- Absence, or the ability to get "work" done while not being physically on the scene
- Abuse of status
- Acting visionary when confused
- Intense engagement (used only in crisis)
A wellspring of executricks flow from these simple precepts, including:
- The use of the cell phone and BlackBerry to establish a permanent state of simultaneous Omniscience and Not-Presence
- Roping off mealtimes as zones of defensible entitlement
- Travel as an alternative to work
- The art of the nap
- Golf-the ultimate dodge
- Philanthropy and social activism, a pleasant parallel universe
Executricks is the most precious of resources for those who work hard but would rather be hardly working: a secret handbook that lays bare the stratagems of those who have already ascended to the pinnacles of power. No office, home, or backpack should be without a dog-eared copy. Early adopters earn extra points.
Praise For…
"Bing is hilarious!"
-Don Imus
"A masterful curmudgeon who causes laugh-out-loud moments."
-USA Today
"Nobody pricks corporate balloons better than Stanley Bing."
-New York Post


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March 15, 2013 12:00AM
The Mechanical Contractors Association of Kansas City gave a big boost to the Pittsburg State MCA chapter this week when it donated $5,000 to the student group.
Bob Looman, executive director of the MCA of KC, presented the check during a meeting of the PSU MCA chapter at the Kansas Technology Center.
"We are proud to support this wonderful program at Pitt State," Looman said. "This is one of the top 10 percent of student chapters in terms of paid members, and it's one that features a lot of talent and skill. It's an honor to support the PSU group with this donation."
Shannon Nicklaus, adviser of the PSU chapter, said the money will help the group pay for conventions, recruiting and field trips.
"This will definitely help our students in this group in a variety of ways, and we're grateful to MCA of Kansas City for supporting us in this way," Nicklaus said.


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Attorney General Lockyer Issues Holiday Reminder to Californians About Solicitations for Charities
Warns Con Artists May Try To Take Advantage of Californians' Generosity
(SACRAMENTO) – Attorney General Bill Lockyer today urged Californians to show their holiday spirit by donating to charitable programs that enhance the community and people's lives, but cautioned them to be vigilant and protect themselves against fraud.
"I'm proud that Californians believe so much in helping the less fortunate and unselfishly give to charitable organizations year after year," said Lockyer. "But they should take steps to avoid being victimized by charlatans who will try to exploit their compassion. These scam artists deprive the needy and steal money from consumers."
Lockyer offered consumers the following suggestions on how to avoid fraud and ensure their donations are used for the purposes for which they are given.

Gather as many facts as you can about both the solicitor and charity, including exact name, address and telephone number. Commercial fund-raisers and charitable organizations are required to register and file financial statements with the Attorney General's Office. Registration and financial information can be obtained at the Attorney General's web site, http://www.ag.ca.gov/charities .

Many California cities and counties have ordinances to protect the public against fraudulent solicitation. These ordinances may require charities and charitable fund-raisers to register, certify their tax-exempt status, obtain a license to solicit, and file an accounting of fund-raising proceeds. Find out from your city if such ordinances are in effect. Registration is not proof of trustworthiness, but failure to register violates California law.

If solicited in person, ask to see the solicitor's identification. If solicited by telephone, ask to be mailed information about the charity's purpose, goals and finances before making any donation.

Don't be fooled by names that sound impressive or that closely resemble the name of a familiar organization. For example, the Attorney General's Office has received numerous complaints about phony organizations using law enforcement names.

Don't give cash. Make checks out to the charitable organization, not the person asking for the donation. Never give your credit card number.

Ask how your money will be used. Ask how much money actually will reach the charity and whether the solicitor is being paid. If you ask how much of your money will go to the charity, the solicitor is required by law to give you the information. Reports detailing how much of the donations solicited by commercial fund-raisers go to charities can be found at the Attorney General's web site, www.ag.ca.gov/charities/publications.htm .

Don't give in to pressure to donate on the spot. Take the time to become informed. Review written materials about the organization and check its financial reports. Get a clear understanding of how the organization will use your money. Legitimate charities will not rush or pressure you into donating immediately.

Do not accept any offers to send a messenger to your home to pick up your contribution.

Hang up the telephone on aggressive and harassing solicitors.

Californians who want to volunteer their time or service, or donate food or other goods to a charity should follow some of the same rules. They should find out as much as possible about an organization before agreeing to assist. Donors who want to volunteer their time to help a particular kind of program should find out which charities have the best track records of supporting those programs. Before contributing food, toys or other items, donors should consider whether they want to provide such donations to a specific population and assure themselves that the charity will get the goods to those people.
Consumers who wish to report a charity that may be conducting fraudulent solicitations can contact the Attorney General's Registry of Charitable Trusts online at http://www.ag.ca.gov/charities or in writing at P.O. Box 903447, Sacramento, CA 94203-4470.


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I am developing a website (store) integrated with an ERP.
The idea is that there is an interaction between the website and the customer's ERP at an inventory level, product and customer data.
The ERP client has a Microsoft SQL database. I plan to develop the website in php but I may change to ASP if necessary.
I have made a connection to the ERP's database with php without any problems but now I need your help, ideas and experiences.
Searching the web about this kind of integration, there's always something making the bridge between the ERP database and a replica of that database online on the server (website). Making direct use of base ERP data would not be a good ideia because of factors like speed.
Now my question is: how to do this? Who can give me advice? How would you do/approach such a project?
All your ideas are welcome.
Greetings to all and thanks,


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A Minooka man was arrested early Tuesday at McDonald's in Minooka after he allegedly struck a man, actively resisted police and kicked out a window of a squad car.
According to Minooka Police Chief Justin Meyer, police responded to the incident at 12:10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23 at McDonald's located in the 100 block of N. Ridge Road.
Meyer said the call was to remove a subject. The subject, identified as Robert L. Seals, 28, was reportedly highly intoxicated and struck a McDonald's employee with a closed fist, threw ketchup in the restaurant and was belligerent to customers. Meyer said Seals was listed as an employee of McDonald's.
When asked to sit down, Meyer said Seals failed to comply with the request, and when officers attempted to take him to the squad car, he allegedly resisted, causing officers to bring him to the ground to handcuff him. As officers attempted several times to place him in the car, he allegedly kicked and headbutted an officer.
Once in the vehicle, he also allegedly kicked out the rear window of the squad car. He was transported to the Grundy County jail following continued resistance. He was arrested on charges of battery, resisting police and criminal damage to government-supported property.
He was held at the Grundy County jail pending a bond hearing.


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Oh dear, Rinoceronte. Where did you find that list of 'Popular Misinterpretations & Equivocations with Disproofs'? I don't know many people in this field who go around with such beliefs. And if there are such people, I don't think your 'disproofs' are actually very helpful. I address some of your points below, using the same numbering of points as you.
1. How speakers of other languages use their perfect tenses is irrelevant to Modern English, which should be analysed in its own terms. Whilst I prefer to think of this as a retrospective aspect rather than a perfect tense, there is no doubt that this form has some connection with the present time. Even when the British use the form for a happening in the recent past (while Americans tend to use the past simple), there is some implied connection with the present. Thus he left draws attention to the fact of his leaving in the past, whereas he has left draws as much attention to the fact that he is no longer here.
2. I agree that the word perfect is not particularly helpful for the name of this form in English but its not particularly helpful in other languages either. Read any serious writers on grammar, and youll find on-going arguments about terminology. There are few internationally accepted terms.
3. You seem to be playing with words here. I really dont understand what you mean about English when you write: So, Continuous aspect is as a part of Perfect Continuous, as a dot is a part of a line.
4. You state categorically: Hungarian, German and English grammars do not have the category of aspect, unlike the majority of European languages. Sorry, Rinoceronte, many of us working with English consider the Progressive (Continuous/Durative) and Perfect (Retrospective) forms as aspects. Some of us consider the possibility that it may be useful to treat the going to future as a prospective aspect, and used to as a past habitual aspect. Dont forget that there are actually no such things as tenses or aspects. These words are simply labels that we use to make talking about certain forms of certain words possible.
5. "Stative Verbs Rule has been being applied throughout the history" I dont know anybody in the world of English who hold that misconception. In fact I cant think of anybody who quotes a Stative Verbs Rule
6. You are putting forward a view, not a fact. There may be, as R A Close notes, Grammar as fact (eg the plural of child is children not childs) but there are no hard facts about grammatical terminology. The words tense and aspect mean what linguists agree they mean, and there appears to be no universal agreement as to what they mean precisely. And I think that many would disagree with you that time is a fundamental category for verbs in English. As David Crystal (1971) : If we stick to a traditional concept of tense, then the hypothesis tense in language signals time is likely to be accepted without question. ( ) But the hypothesis can be shown to be false. (My emphasis).
7. Once again, just a view.
8. What have the problems, real or imagined, with the Spanish subjunctive to do with English grammar?
9. You are, yet again, just presenting your views.
10. There are many types of conditional sentence. I give below just ten examples of what some might call Zero Conditional sentences.
- If you heat ice, it melts.
- If you heat ice, it will melt.
- If water has been boiled for twenty minutes, it is completely sterile.
- If the metal snaps, it has been subjected to extreme stress.
- If a dog is wagging its tail, its happy
- If you can speak Swedish, you can understand Danish.
- If Andrea cooked, I washed up.
- If Carol is working in the garden, Peter often goes down to the pub.
- If Andrea cooks, I will wash up.
- If Andrea cooked, I would wash up.
Note the variety of verb forms. Note also that [2] and [9] have the same form as so-called First Conditionals, and that [10] has the same form as a so-called Second Conditional. Only context and co-text will tell us the message the speaker intended to convey. One of the real problems with conditionals is caused by writers who try to shoe-horn all these sentences into a small number of categories, and then invent rules about the sequence of tenses.
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