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Future USS Tulsa (LCS 16) was christened Feb. 11, in Mobile, Alabama. Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO) Adm. Bill Moran delivered the keynote address before a crowd of several hundred.
Moran told the audience Tulsa will be a workhorse of the fleet, able to reach over 1,000 ports around the 50,000 islands in the South China Sea.
"Ships like Tulsa will operate where much of our Navy simply cannot, in the shallows and in the littorals, with speed, agility, and lethality," Moran said.
Many in attendance traveled from the city of Tulsa to witness the ceremony of the second U.S. Navy ship to bear the city's name.
"While I never served in the military, I have made it very much part of my mission to be in service to the men and women who protect this country," said Hon. Kathy Taylor, former mayor of Tulsa and ship's sponsor. "I am grateful for the opportunity and the honor to serve as the sponsor of USS Tulsa and look forward to this lifelong bond I will share with her crew."
Moran recognized the unique connection between the city of Tulsa, the Navy and the ship bearing its name.
"Today we are in fact the smallest Navy fleet we've had in 99 years and our Nation and our Navy are being challenged. I cannot think of a more appropriate name for this ship. Not only will USS Tulsa bring the ship count up just a notch, she will bring the character of the citizens of her namesake, a grit and determination of a frontier town that knows how to bear down during difficult times."
When commissioned, Tulsa will be homeported in San Diego.
The first USS Tulsa (PG-22), an Asheville-class gunboat, was commissioned in 1923 and was in service until 1944.
Austal Shipbuilding in Mobile, laid the keel in Jan. 2016 and plans to deliver the ship in 2018.
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Information Systems and Technology (IT)
IT503: Principles of Information Technology
This is an introductory course for students entering the Master of Science in Information Technology program without an undergraduate degree or work experience in information technology. You will learn the foundational principles of information technology as they relate to business. The course will address hardware and software components, telecommunications, databases, people, and procedures.
Quarter Credit Hours: 4 | Prerequisite: GB512 or IT513; only available as a second-term course for IT students; otherwise, permission from the Dean is required
IT504: Managing Information Technology in a Business Environment
Business strategies, organizational structures, and information technology must be aligned to achieve organizational goals. In this course, you will identify innovative solutions to business problems. Specific topics include the analysis of cost and benefits found in emerging technologies, the legal and regulatory implications of various information technology infrastructure strategies, and the complexity enterprises face in integrating new technology with existing infrastructure (humans, machines, and processes).
IT510: System Analysis and Design
This course provides a detailed overview of system analysis and design methodologies. You will examine techniques to develop systems more efficiently, such as the system development life cycle (SDLC) and other processes. System requirements, functional design, display, and end-of-project conclusions and analysis are studied and practiced through a variety of activities.
IT511: Information Systems Project Management
This course focuses on the key factors in effectively managing information systems projects. You will study project management techniques for information systems projects through detailed case studies and exercises. You will learn how to manage information systems projects through the use of the five project management process groups integrated with the ten project management knowledge areas. Approaches for information systems project management and examples relevant to information systems projects are used throughout the course.
Quarter Credit Hours: 4 | Prerequisite: IT504
IT513: Writing and Critical Thinking for the IT Professional
This course helps you develop the ability to research, synthesize, evaluate, discuss, and write about a variety of information technology concepts. Accurate grammar, suitable organization of ideas, and a formal writing style appropriate for IT professionals are emphasized, as well as the application of American Psychological Association (APA) style guidelines for writing, formatting, and citation/referencing. You will receive a comprehensive introduction to graduate-level writing and research while investigating technology topics of interest to you.
Quarter Credit Hours: 4 | Prerequisite: None
IT521: Decision Support Systems
This course provides a detailed overview of decision-making systems, models, and support in business. The course covers many fundamental topics including: analysis and development of decision support systems, business intelligence, knowledge acquisition and representation, knowledge management, intelligent systems over the Internet, and advanced intelligent systems.
Quarter Credit Hours: 4 | Prerequisite: None
IT522: Knowledge-Based Management Systems
This course provides a detailed overview of knowledge-based systems techniques and applications. Topics include symbolic structures and semantics, knowledge representation models, search techniques related to problem solving, knowledge engineering, knowledge and domain classification models, configuration models, and diagnosis and troubleshooting methodologies.
Quarter Credit Hours: 4 | Prerequisite: IT521
IT523: Data Warehousing Design and Development
This course discusses data warehousing. Topics covered in this course include: data warehousing architectures; data warehouse design; data warehouse dimensional modeling; data preparation and pre-processing; extraction, translation, and load (ETL) processing; business intelligence; executive information systems; dashboards; scorecards; drill up/drill down; slice and dice; managing unstructured data warehouses; terminologies, taxonomies, and ontologies and advanced data warehousing concepts. Advanced data warehousing concepts will include data warehouse appliances, big data, and big data technologies.
Quarter Credit Hours: 4 | Prerequisite: IT526
IT525: Database Design and Data Modeling
This course discusses the main tasks in designing a database and will use entity-relationship diagram (ERD) tools in this process. The course covers fundamental design topics including: data modeling, entity-relationship diagrams, enhanced entity-relationship diagrams, the top-down database design methodology, the bottom-up database design methodology, functional dependencies, and the normalization process. The course will also introduce you to advanced topics of database management.
Quarter Credit Hours: 4 | Prerequisite: None
IT526: SQL Query Design
This course covers the Structured Query Language (SQL) programming language and its use to retrieve and modify data in a relational database. Methods of ensuring data isolation and consistency are explored. Designing queries for optimum performance is emphasized. Query execution plans will be used as a tool for creating appropriate indexes to improve query performance.
Quarter Credit Hours: 4 | Prerequisite: IT525
IT527: Foundations in Data Analytics
This course is intended to equip you with foundational skills in data analytics. These skills include problem/question definition, data identification and preparation, statistical and/or logical modeling, and evaluation and deployment. The course covers both categorization and prediction modeling, along with selecting the most appropriate methods for a given question and data set. The course uses industry standard software to enable you to learn analytical approaches, such as descriptive and inferential statistics, clustering and correlation, significance testing, power analysis, and other useful analytic techniques.
Quarter Credit Hours: 4 | Prerequisite: IT513
IT528: Quantitative Risk Analysis
This course teaches you methodologies for using data analytics to detect, identify, and mitigate risk in a variety of forms. A variety of different quantitative risk assessment techniques are presented, including Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, fault tree analysis, expected payoffs, decision trees, and more. The case method is utilized to show real-world applications in finance, engineering, project management, loss/theft, loans, and fraud. The course will focus on formal risk processes. Issues of risk analysis ethics will also be included.
Quarter Credit Hours: 4 | Prerequisite: IT527
IT530: Computer Networks
This course introduces data communications and networking technologies from the business perspective by heavily utilizing case studies and the decision-making process. Topics consist of network operating systems, local and wide area networks, and voice and wireless networks, as well as security and the Internet. The focus will be on practical applications of these concepts, including support issues, administration, and management.
IT535: Advanced Network Management
Today's challenges in networking are focused on the design of cost-effective networks and keeping pace with emerging technologies. Topics include analysis and design models, Quality of Service (QoS), high-speed protocols, Voice over IP, and optical networks. This course will include the applied management perspective of advanced networking protocols as it pertains to administration and maintenance of networks.
Quarter Credit Hours: 4 | Prerequisite: IT530
IT537: Introduction to Cybersecurity
This course provides an overview of cybersecurity concepts including data confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and an understanding of systems and applications software necessary for foundational understanding of cybersecurity. You will examine methods for network situational awareness and dynamic decision-making for predicting and assessing the impact of various cyberattacks. Aspects of cyber-strong organizational structures and mitigation are emphasized. The course will also cover various risk assessment methodologies necessary for understanding cyber risk, organizational preparedness and gap areas, and identifying improvement processes for an organization's decision makers.
IT540: Management of Information Security
IT professionals must focus on a wide range of security-related issues and develop security systems that address constantly changing threats. This course takes the approach that security components and business functions work in tandem. Topics like asset identification, human factors, compliance with regulations, personnel security, risk assessment, and ethical considerations are covered, as well as computer and network security tools and methods.
IT541: Computer and Network Security
In today's world, protection of data is serious business. This course explains the concepts and techniques involved in keeping computers and networks secure. The course examines fundamentals such as viruses, worms, and other malicious software; authentication and encryption security; file security and shared resources; firewalls and border security; and physical and network topology security.
IT542: Ethical Hacking and Network Defense
An ethical hacker is a security expert who attacks a system on behalf of the system's owners. This course focuses on discovering network vulnerabilities that a malicious hacker can exploit. The course explores penetration testing, footprinting and social engineering, scanning and enumeration, operating system weaknesses, and the methods used to hack Web servers and wireless networks. You will perform hands-on projects using state-of-art hacking tools and techniques.
IT543: Cryptography Concepts and Techniques
Never before has the use of cryptography been so wide spread or so necessary. In this course, you will learn how to protect susceptible networks from attack by implementing encryption techniques. You will examine encryption algorithms, substitution and transposition, block ciphers versus stream ciphers, public key cryptography, hash functions, digital signatures, and authentication protocols. The course offers hands-on projects using modern cryptographic tools.
Quarter Credit Hours: 4 | Prerequisite: None
IT544: Platforms, Applications, and Data Security
In this course you will appraise platform/operating system software configuration strategies and techniques as related to cybersecurity. You will examine secure application development techniques and the role of application security throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC). This course will also include strategies and techniques for securing data at rest and in motion.
IT545: Wireless, Mobile, and Cloud Security
This course examines strategies for managing the administration of wireless, mobile, cloud, and disruptive technological environments, such as social networking and the Internet of Things, in the context of cybersecurity.
IT550: Computer Forensics and Investigations
This course explores the expertise required to conduct digital forensic investigations. Topics include investigation methods, problem-solving techniques, current forensics analysis tools, digital evidence acquisition and control, and impact of ongoing technological changes on digital forensics. Student projects include scenario-based investigations in investigating cybersecurity breaches.
IT590: Legal and Ethical Issues in IT
This course provides a detailed discussion of the legal and ethical issues associated with the information technology age. Topics covered in this course include: ethical theories related to information technology, protection of intellectual property, privacy, computer and network security, cybercrimes, and ethical behavior for working in the computer industry.
IT591: IT Security Auditing and Assessments
In this course you will appraise all standards and information technology (IT) security audit processes, evaluate security controls, and examine governance of compliance and control responsibilities. Most organizations are required to comply with IT security regulations and/or standards resulting from the establishment of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, General Computing Controls, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), and the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), and you will become familiar with these standards and regulations.
IT592: Financial Decision-Making in IT and Security
This course introduces you to budgetary and financial decision-making tools applicable to an organization's information technology and security strategy. Effective use of these decision-making tools will enable future information technology and security leaders to justify resources needed for information technology and security solutions.
Quarter Credit Hours: 4 | Prerequisite: IT540; IT528 recommended
IT595: Master's Capstone in Cybersecurity Management
The Master's Capstone in Cybersecurity Management synthesizes knowledge gained throughout all courses in the degree plan, and its comprehensive project demonstrates your mastery of this knowledge. The project will address a cybersecurity problem in either the research community or industry, and will indicate what you now offer to the industry, upon completion of this program.
Quarter Credit Hours: 4 | Prerequisite: Last term or permission from the Dean
IT596: IT Graduate Capstone Extension Course
This course should only be taken after IT 595: Master's Capstone in Cybersecurity Management or IT 599: Master's Capstone in Information Technology for the specific purpose of capstone project or thesis completion.
Quarter Credit Hours: 0 | Prerequisite: None
IT597: Master's-Level Information Technology Internship I
The internship provides you with an opportunity to learn about IT careers through practical, real-world experiences and mentoring from an IT professional. This experience will improve your technology skills and your understanding of the expertise needed for career success.
Quarter Credit Hours: 2 | Prerequisite: Second to last term and good academic standing, or the permission of the Dean of the School of Business and Information Technology
IT598: Master's-Level Information Technology Internship II
The internship provides you with an opportunity to learn about IT careers through practical, real-world experiences and mentoring from an IT professional. This experience will improve your technology skills and your understanding of the expertise needed for career success.
Quarter Credit Hours: 2 | Prerequisite: IT597
IT599: Master's Capstone in Information Technology
The Master's Capstone in Information Technology synthesizes knowledge gained throughout all courses in your degree plan, and its comprehensive applied project or thesis demonstrates your mastery of this knowledge, as well as your relevant skills and abilities.
Quarter Credit Hours: 4 | Prerequisite: Last term or permission of the Program Chair and/or Dean of the School of Information Systems and Technology


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The University of Maine – UMaine News – 2013 Distinguished Maine Professor and Presidential Award Winners Named.
Dr. George Markowsky, 2013 Presidential Outstanding Public Service and Outreach Award
George Markowsky joined the University of Maine faculty as the first chair of the Department of Computer Science in 1983. He serves as associate director of the School of Computing and Information Science, and is a cooperating professor in the School of Policy and International Affairs, and in Mathematics and Statistics. Markowsky's extensive public service record is testimony to his ceaseless vision in advancing people's knowledge outside the classroom. He has provided leadership in the promotion of the computational sciences, providing outstanding, dedicated professional service to UMaine and the state. Markowsky has organized countless activities to promote the many facets of computer science and its importance to modern society. His vision of exposing students to the latest advancements culminates in events that raise student aspirations and public awareness. Those events include the Northeast Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition, a game programming project for first-year computer science majors, and the 2008 Green Supercomputing event. Markowsky's service and outreach go far beyond campus, including his advocacy for the importance of university research in the state's economy as a member the UMaine Faculty Five in the 1990s. Also during that time, Markowsky was founding president of the Maine Software Developers Association, which became the trade organization for all high-technology companies in the state called TechMaine. Currently, Markowsky serves as president of the Bangor Foreign Policy Forum and serves on the Maine Advisory Board for the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition. In 2010, Markowsky received the Outstanding Achievement Award for Leadership and Outstanding Contributions in Cybersecurity Education from the World Congress in Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Applied Computing. Also that year, he received an honorary degree from the Ternopil National Economic University for his work in establishing the American-Ukrainian School of Computer Sciences and Technologies and for his role for establishing a municipal area network in Ternopil, Ukraine.


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By Jay Cullen, Chris Garrett, Jack Littlepage, Rob Macdonald, Tim Parsons, Tom Pedersen, Vera Pospelova, Rick Thomson, Diana Varela, Michael Whiticar, December 2015
Marine scientists plead for an evidence-based approach to developing sewage treatment for Victoria.
We thank Focus reader Rick Weatherill for joining the discussion of the marine impacts of Victoria's wastewater discharges, particularly for raising the important issues of "non-biodegradable plastics, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, and other chemicals such as sunblock." [See Weatherill's letter in Focus, November 2015.]
Before discussing these specific wastewater components, we would like to stress that, as marine scientists who also enjoy local waters for recreation and appreciate their value to local commerce, we certainly would not wish society to continue on with practices that can harm the marine environment.
By David Broadland, December 2015
As the cost for a new bridge marches towards $150 million, explanations from City Hall seem designed to distract rather than inform.
In a recent Times Colonist op-ed about the new Johnson Street Bridge project, ironworkers union spokesperson Eric Bohne stated, "Deficient steel fabricated in China helped lead to a $63-million project estimate in 2009 ballooning to $100 million today and counting."
Bohne's message is compelling: Building the steel part of the new bridge in China has taken jobs away from Canadians. Defective steel has caused the cost to swell. He's partly right. A union-friendly NDP-led council didn't prevent a few bridge jobs from being shipped to China. On the second count, though—that deficient steel has caused project costs to balloon—Bohne is slicing pure baloney.
By Judith Lavoie, December 2015
Scientists and policy experts on the Harper government's well-loathed practice of replacing scientific evidence with PR spin.
Details of the Harper government's freakish control of information, with mundane requests often having to wend their way to the Privy Council or Prime Minister's Office level, are becoming clear as scientists speak out following the new Liberal government's lifting of restrictions.
The new freedom-to-speak is sparking calls for a national conversation on the role of science, along with warnings to the BC government to heed the public anger that developed over the secrecy and information control exerted by the federal Conservatives.
By Briony Penn, December 2015
BC Hydro accused of divide-and-conquer tactics among Peace River Valley First Nations.
BC Hydro's press release, announcing the Site C dam startup, called it One Hundred Days of Construction. Opponents from First Nations, local landowners, and groups ranging from BC Union of Municipalities to Amnesty International have characterized it as "one hundred days of destruction." And it is a level of destruction that opponents are arguing should never have taken place, especially before all the judicial reviews and appeals were finished.
The site where the clearing has started, at the southern confluence of the Peace and Moberly Rivers, was a mature forest which, like the rest of the 5340 hectares of valley to be flooded, has countless archaeological, sacred and historic sites, eagle nests, and wildlife corridors for moose, elk, bear and deer.
By Rob Wipond, December 2015
A surprise government announcement could lead to the resolution of long-standing controversies about police secrecy.
The British Columbia provincial government has pledged to pass legislation to make the BC Association of Chiefs of Police and BC Association of Municipal Chiefs of Police "public bodies." The announcement came from Bette-Jo Hughes, Chief Information Officer and Associate Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services, speaking in mid-November to MLAs reviewing the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The amendment to FOIPPA could resolve many concerns about how the associations operate—concerns that Focus has been reporting since 2012.
By Liz McArthur, December 2015
Victoria prepares to help Syrian refugees make a new home.
As if there were a link between refugees and terrorists, fears have been expressed by some about the new Canadian government's commitment to soon welcome 25,000 Syrian refugees. Yet there is no evidence for such a link. According to experts like Ottawa University law professor Errol Mendes, the refugees Canada will resettle will have been thoroughly pre-screened by UN officials—and then undergo extensive additional screening by Canadian officials.
While 25,000 refugees may seem like a lot, back in 2005 Canada accepted close to 36,000 refugees. As a result of rule-tightening by the Harper government in 2012, refugee claims dropped from 20,223 in 2012 to approximately 10,000 and 12,000 in the two subsequent years.
By Gene Miller, December 2015
Let's make Victoria a model for the new economy.
Season's best to you. Seatbelts, please. "Socialist twaddle," one commenter responded. "Poppycock and vapour," wrote another. You wonder if outraged readers got past the title of Paul Mason's remarkable Guardian piece, "The End of Capitalism Has Begun."
Maybe "socialist twaddle" is code for "terrifying." It is terrifying!
Mason's provocative 5000-word essay (now also published book-length as Postcapitalism) claims "the left's project has collapsed; the market destroyed the plan; and [networked] individualism replaced collectivism."
If you're in the habit of humming "My Union Makes Me Strong" under your breath, you will want to grind your teeth and chalk all of this up to the savage genius of cornucopian capitalism or, more conspiratorially, to the evil capitalist oligarchy within the corporations, the banks, and Wall Street.
By Maleea Acker, December 2015
Nurturing herring would allow other species to rebound in the Salish Sea area.
By December, rain and the darkness of winter blankets the Capital Region. Berries hang like rubies from the darkening limbs of the arbutus. Storms shawl the coast with salt spray. Songbirds have migrated to their southern homes. But as the days shrink to their shortest and the Salish Sea takes on its jade-green clarity, a dark pulse of fish are gathering in the deeper waters of our coast, waiting for spring.
Biologist Jacques Sirois would like to see these fish—Pacific herring—return to their pre-1960s population, a restoration he argues that would have cascading effects not just on marine life, but on how we live in and think of this region.
By Amy Reiswig, December 2015
45 Years of Fooling Around with A. Banana: a book and an exhibit.
The recent federal election refocused our attention on the mighty concept of democracy. At its root, the word doesn't just mean rule by the people but also strength or power of the people. While we often associate that power with politics, the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria's new book Anna Banana: 45 Years of Fooling Around with A. Banana shows us the surprising and mighty effects of the democratic principle at play in art.
A torrent of Capital cultural richness playing out in galleries, theatres, performance halls, auditoriums, church basements...
By Aaren Madden, December 2015
Joanne Thomson's new paintings, inspired by her grandparents' life, transform the pain of family secrets.
A recent watercolour on paper painting by Joanne Thomson depicts two stems of Indian Paintbrush resting in a few inches of water in a humble mason jar. Inspired by it, she wrote a poem with the same deceptively simple clarity, which is printed on the back of an art card of the image: "Spilling out the edges/ form and colour/ refuse to comply/ with the expected."
By Monica Prendergast, December 2015
Jack Hodgins' novel has been reworked into a new play by Charles Tidler.
Local author Jack Hodgins needs no introduction to Victoria readers. Winner of a Governor General's Award (Resurrection of Joseph Bourne, 1979), a Commonwealth Writers Prize (The Honorary Patron, 1987), and an Ethel Wilson Prize (Broken Ground, 2000), Hodgins is also the recipient of the Lieutenant Governor's Award for Literary Excellence and is invested as a Member of the Order of Canada.
By Trudy Duivenvoorden Mitic, December 2015
This Christmas season, let's envision our city as an inn that truly has room for everyone.
One of the most enduring symbols of Christmas is that of a vulnerable young family taking refuge from the desert night in a lowly stable. According to the narration in the ancient holy scrolls, the family found itself relegated to the bleak outbuilding because, "There was no room at the inn."
We'll never know whether the lack of vacancy was based on a genuine shortage of space. Maybe the family was turned away for lack of means to pay, or perhaps it fell short of the innkeeper's entrenched standards for his guests. What we do know is that the iconic image of a poor young couple and their newborn baby nestled among a menagerie of farm animals still resonates with so many of us, more than 20 centuries later.
Focus readers, November 2015
An absence of evidence
Great article by David Broadland on the sewage plant and evidence-based decision making. Unlike many opinion pieces, you actually name names, particularly Murray Rankin's. Good for you!
I have been an opponent of the sewage plant pretty much from day one and particularly from the point that I read the SETAC Report which acknowledged there was no science behind the decision. Yes, it did weakly endorse the project, saying we should do it anyway to improve our image, and—really big arm-wave here—because sometime in the future when the population increases the ocean-based system might actually have a real problem with polluting the marine environment.
By Leslie Campbell, November 2015
Let's make sure that next time we can vote our conscience and know it will count.
As I was working out the details of how I would get my mom, Jade, to the polls on election day, her careworker Cristina asked if there might be trouble. Trouble? What do you mean, I asked. She told me how the Philippines had often had trouble with "flying voters"—referring to electoral fraud where people are paid to get on lists illegally and vote a certain way. Well, there might be some robocalls misdirecting people to the wrong polls, but as far as I know, no "flying voters."
By David Broadland, November 2015
Was the surveillance software installed on the newly-elected mayor's computer by Saanich staff a case of tit for tat?
Late last May I received an interesting phone call from Dr Gerald Graham. Graham had made a presentation to an August 14, 2013 CRD Board meeting at which an extraordinary incident had occurred minutes before he spoke. When Graham phoned, he told me he had filed an FOI for whatever investigation of the incident had been undertaken by the CRD. He told me there was no doubt at the CRD about who was responsible for the incident and that the FOI records he obtained showed this. When I asked if he would share those records he was non-committal. In the end he didn't share them. I'll come back to Graham and draw a connection to the infamous installation of surveillance software on Saanich Mayor Richard Atwell's computer, but first let me tell you about what happened at that 2013 CRD Board meeting.
By Judith Lavoie, November 2015
"Housing First" is easier in theory than in practice, especially given multiple municipalities and lack of senior government support.
Solving chronic homelessness is pretty simple—give people homes, says Sam Tsemberis, the psychologist-turned-outreach-worker credited with eliminating persistent homelessness in cities across North America, from New York City to Phoenix, Arizona.
It seems self-evident. A nice, neat solution, requiring only large cash injections, that will allow everyone to live happily ever after, with the streets cleared of the evidence of human misery now seen every day in the parks, doorways and alcoves of Greater Victoria.
By Briony Penn, November 2015
The rise and fall of fish farming in Ahousaht territory.
Qaamina Hunter starts our telephone conversation by telling me I've reached the general store in Ahousat village. I apologize that I have called the wrong number (Is there a general store in Ahousat?). Then I hear him laugh. Judging by the children's voices in the background, it might as well be a general store I've reached. Qaamina's house is certainly some kind of major hub for this First Nation of 2000 people.
By David Broadland, November 2015
Would the new bridge survive a collision with common sense?
A thicket of 12 rusting steel pipes sprouted in front of the new Johnson Street Bridge's bascule pier in mid-October. Now a permanent feature of the project, fendering was somehow left out of architectural renderings of the controversial project. The steel pipes are part of a redesigned fendering system. Engineers' concerns about the ability of the new bridge to withstand the impact of a marine collision have apparently led to much more extensive (and expensive) fendering than originally anticipated. In July the City of Victoria's Project Director Jonathan Huggett told City councillors the new structure will be "somewhat less robust" than the existing bridge and so the fendering needed to be beefed up.
By Gene Miller, November 2015
The homeless on Victoria's downtown streets offer a full-colour snapshot of response failure.
A friend reminisces that back around 1970, when we both arrived, there was literally one visible Victoria "street person," whose image I can conjure to this day, though not his all-in-the-family-era name (Cliff? Ralph? Stanley?): a tall, grizzled, indeterminately-aged, spastic-limbed panhandler who, at various pub entrances—principally, the Churchill on Government Street, near Morris Tobacconists—would make his lurching approach toward passersby and exiting beer hall patrons, never begging but asking in a repetitive singsong: "I work around the house for a dollar." Given his uncertain control of his limbs, it seemed safer to give him spare change than a job, which may have been the point. Whether he was homeless or just a "business-hours" beggar is unknown to me.


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Get yourself ready to go through an epic adventure of magic, heroes, guardians and monsters. One of the most highest grossing game of the year in the eastern world now hits the smartphones of the western world. Make no mistake that Heroes Lore: Winds of Soltia is not a mobile game that everyone will like to play however those who enjoyed games like the Elven Chronicles will have a hell of time playing it one their Series 60 Nokia cell phones.
In this adventure filled action mobile game Heroes Lore: Winds of Soltia, a saga and a timeless tale, you will have to take a few steps back to combat in the mythical world of magic where you will have to save the world by winning the ultimate fights with all the odds stacked against you. To achieve that you will have to discover the elements needed to summon the guardians who will help you with their immense power. You have the option to use a fair amount of shields, axes, swords and armors and stir them with your acquired magic. Gain yourself with the courage you need because you will have to conquer the evil in the world of creepy castles and dungeons, slumpy towns and never ending wastelands. The gameplay is stacked with a 2D map which will make you feel like you are in an eternal action saga. Oh yes this is a long game with over 30 odd hours of pure gameplay. All in all you will have to shoot and kill around eighty types of evil monsters, each having their own speciality and weaponery.
In this mobile game your guardians will really come in handy and even though you only get the chance to summon six different typese of guardians but I can assure you that if you use them wisely then you they will be more than enough. The guardians are really powerful and can swipe off an entire army with one shot. This high adrenaline magical Nokia mobile game also offers you with over 100 different types of maps to find your way through and even gives you the opportunity to use your own creativity to create the ultimate weapon so that you can destroy all those in wrong and win the game! The audio effects are not really outstanding and can be only classified as mediocre and can be a downfall of this game. This game is compatible with all the latest Nokia N-Series and Nokia E-Series cell phones like Nokia N96, N91, N93, N92, N95, N85, N71, N81, N82, N80, N73, N-Gage powered devices, E65, E61, E50, E51, E90, E70, E71, E60, E62, E66, E71, N78, N76, N77, N75, N96, 6210, 6121, N95 8gb, 6300, 6233, 6120, 5700, 5500, Xpress Music 5800 etc.


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Virginia's 2016 congressional elections in November can move ahead using a judge-selected redistricting plan put in place last month despite a pending Supreme Court challenge, under a Supreme Court order Monday.
The justices issued a one-line order to deny a request from 10 current and former Republican members of Congress to stop the redistricting plan in Virginia for the November congressional elections. The court didn't give a reason for its decision.
The court sided with Virginia elections officials over the request from Reps. Rob Wittman, Robert W. Goodlatte, J. Randy Forbes, Morgan Griffith, Scott Rigell, Robert Hurt, Dave Brat and Barbara Comstock, as well as former members of Congress Eric Cantor and Frank R. Wolf.
Underlying the issue are the lines drawn for the majority-black 3rd District held by Virginia Democratic Rep. Robert C. Scott. A lower court in 2014 found those lines to be an unconstitutional gerrymander, and a federal three-judge panel decided Jan. 7 to select a new congressional map and put it into effect for the 2016 elections.
The Supreme Court is reviewing the lower court decision in a separate case and a decision is expected by the end of June, about four months before the election. The justices are being asked to reverse the 2014 lower court ruling. Oral arguments are scheduled for March. 21.
The Republican lawmakers had warned the justices that the new map could cause "electoral chaos," "mass voter confusion" and "the postponement of congressional general elections until after the nationwide Nov. 8 Election Day in this presidential year" if the Supreme Court didn't step in. The lawmakers said the Supreme Court's decision in the underlying gerrymander case could affect the map selected by the three judges.
The Virginia State Board of Elections, however, had argued that halting the new redistricting map for 2016 would again allow "racial packing" to taint elections following the redistricting that occurred after the 2010 census.
A ruling in June could cause redistricting changes late in the election cycle, if the high court requires them.
The new map would increase the black voting age population in the 4th District, currently held by GOP Rep. J. Randy Forbes. Several Democrats have already expressed interest in running for his seat.
But the 1st and the 7th districts would also change. GOP Rep. Rob Wittman of the 1st District has announced he'll run for governor in 2017. Rep. Dave Brat, who holds the 7th District seat, attracted a Republican primary challenger late last year.


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I like rainy days and Mondays. I always have. And you're just dying to know why – aren't you? Especially since I'm posting about Mondays on a Wednesday – hey, it wasn't raining on Monday!!
I like Mondays because they are a step back into the comfortable routine of the week. The weekend is done, I've (usually) had a good sleep, and the week ahead beckons. Monday is a quiet, slow day with the only schedule item my trip to pick up eggs at the BLT livestock auction site.
And the Corgi's!!
I'm usually not a fan of small dogs, but these little guys are heart renders. The female at BLT is so exuberant. "Oh, boy, you're here! You're here! I know you came to see to me! Don't you want to pet me? Here, let me climb your leg so you don't have to bend down so far. Oh, I love the way you scratch my ears!" This week she covered my jeans in mud. I was only going to the grocery store afterward, nothing too important.
And then there is Bud, the Corgi puppy at the feed store. He's too cute for words. The first time we met, he was determined to eat my boot strings and the fur cuff on my snow boots. Yep, the Corgis are one of my favorite things about Mondays.
Which brings me to rainy days. Rainy days are slow and relaxing. There is something renewing about rain – especially spring rain. The earth is thirsty and the grass is just begging for a quick drink (I guess snow doesn't count if your grass) before it starts to come to life. The flowers are slowly pushing their way through the ground and the tree buds are debating whether to swell now or wait a few more weeks. Rain just seems to convince everything to go ahead and get started.
And we huddle inside with our cup of tea and our warm cozy fire – ok, those of you lucky enough to have a fireplace – and snuggle under a blanket with a really good book. Or relax to the sound of rain drops while the sewing machine whirrs and creativity flows from our fingertips. Even something as mundane as catching up the ironing can take on a new feel when the spring rains are flowing down outside the window.
We know in our hearts that rain in March means grass in April, and rain in April means flowers in May. And Mondays? Well, only four more days until Friday!
And That's What's Reflecting on the Pond.


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Happy Thanksgiving to all!!!
May your holiday be filled with festive frolicking fun and fabulous feasting...
So much to be grateful for!!!!
It's a 2 for 1 Black Friday Moon Shine Babies Red Light Special!!! Jerry and Suzanne are playing an early set at The Red Wolf for Gallery Walk in Brevard this Friday, November 28th. 5:30-8:30pm.
Then, Sarah's joining us for our second set!! yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jerry, Jim, Sarah and some Suz are playing around the corner, later, at The Phoenix. 9pm...whoody whoo!!!
(OK...I admit this is an exclamation point party...) Ha!
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
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Saturday, November 1, 2014
Turning back the clocks tonight...Moon Shine Babies are playing Brunch at The Phoenix tomorrow from 12-3pm! Come by for a cozy warm yummy Brunch set with Jerry, Suzanne and Jim!
Jerry and Jim are playing The Red Lion tonight! 6:30-9pm...
Jerry and Jim are playing The Red Lion tonight! 6:30-9pm...
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Sunday, October 5, 2014
Sunday Brunch at the Phoenix today with Moon Shine Babies!!! 12-3pm..now that's a warm idea!!!
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Wednesday, September 24, 2014
It's Gallery Walk Friday again..yeah! Jerry and Suzanne will be playing music at The Red Wolf Gallery on Main Street in Brevard, this Friday, September 26th. We play from 5:30-9:00pm. There are some great Artists showing at The Red Wolf as well as other amazing Art openings happening all around town this weekend. So come by for a sip of wine and snacks and enjoy the creative sounds of Moon Shine Babies. Art, music, wine, food...it's a feast of the senses!
This Saturday, we'll be back at The Red Lion Inn for some tasty Fall goodness. We do share some special times with our great pals at The Red Lion! Moon Shine Babies play from 6:30ish-9:30pm.
From the Red Wolf to the Red Lion...let's have a rosy time in Brevard this weekend!
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This Saturday, we'll be back at The Red Lion Inn for some tasty Fall goodness. We do share some special times with our great pals at The Red Lion! Moon Shine Babies play from 6:30ish-9:30pm.
From the Red Wolf to the Red Lion...let's have a rosy time in Brevard this weekend!
Hee hee...
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Thursday, September 11, 2014
Mountainsong Festival!!!! Yeah! Great Community Coming Together Event with Stellar Music, Arts, Food and Drink, and all for a great cause!
This is a benefit for The Boys and girls Club of Transylvania County....Thank You forever Cindy Platt!! <3 p="">(Jerry and Suzanne play our little set on Saturday evening right before Sam Bush and Steep Canyon Rangers...send us lots of love!)3>
This is a benefit for The Boys and girls Club of Transylvania County....Thank You forever Cindy Platt!! <3 p="">(Jerry and Suzanne play our little set on Saturday evening right before Sam Bush and Steep Canyon Rangers...send us lots of love!)3>
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Saturday, September 6, 2014
Moon Shine Babies @ Red Lion tonight! 7ish...
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Thursday, August 28, 2014
Hi Everybody,
We had such a great time playing the alley at The Square Root last weekend. Thanks to Duane Pandorf for this great pic of the band!
Jerry, Jim and Suzanne will be out at The Red Lion Inn this Friday, August 29th and next Saturday, September 6th. We'll be playing from 7ish to 9ish both nights...
Come out Friday and help us say goodbye to August with good friends, a relaxed dinner by the river and sweet music from Moon Shine Babies!
(Jerry and Suzanne will be back at Mountainsong Festival in two weeks, so we won't make it to the Red Lion the weekend of the September 13-14th.)
So, see ya soon and thanks for your appreciation of our homespun music!
Jerry, Suzanne and Jim
We had such a great time playing the alley at The Square Root last weekend. Thanks to Duane Pandorf for this great pic of the band!
Jerry, Jim and Suzanne will be out at The Red Lion Inn this Friday, August 29th and next Saturday, September 6th. We'll be playing from 7ish to 9ish both nights...
Come out Friday and help us say goodbye to August with good friends, a relaxed dinner by the river and sweet music from Moon Shine Babies!
(Jerry and Suzanne will be back at Mountainsong Festival in two weeks, so we won't make it to the Red Lion the weekend of the September 13-14th.)
So, see ya soon and thanks for your appreciation of our homespun music!
Jerry, Suzanne and Jim
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Friday, August 22, 2014
Gallery Walk tonight! We'll be playing at The Square Root from 8-11pm. Probably on the porch after the thunderstorm du jour.. Come by after you've soaked up some awesome Brevard Art!!!
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Redesigning the Website! Still sliding along the Learning Curve... Kathy!!!! It's still convoluted but getting a few things going. What do ya think so far?
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Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Hi Everybody,
We had some great musical times in Brevard last week! Here's a pic of the Duckpond at Dusk concert. (Thanks Ruth Chewning for the photo.) Thanks for all the support and good vibes we were showered with...
Jerry, Suzanne and Jim will be back out at The Red Lion Inn this Friday night. There's nothing like a summer night on the porch at the Red Lion overlooking the river... See ya then. We play from 6:30-9:00pm.
Happy August,
Suzanne Jim and Jerry
We had some great musical times in Brevard last week! Here's a pic of the Duckpond at Dusk concert. (Thanks Ruth Chewning for the photo.) Thanks for all the support and good vibes we were showered with...
Jerry, Suzanne and Jim will be back out at The Red Lion Inn this Friday night. There's nothing like a summer night on the porch at the Red Lion overlooking the river... See ya then. We play from 6:30-9:00pm.
Happy August,
Suzanne Jim and Jerry
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Duckpond RESCHEDULED to this Saturday July 26th, 7:30-10:00pm...
OK...Tonight's gig at The Duckpond has been CALLED OFF...radar is too dicey. Moon Shine Babies at The Duckpond is rescheduled for this SATURDAY JULY 26TH..(there's only a 10% chance of rain on Saturday...) :)
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Friday, July 18, 2014
Moon Shine Babies At The Duckpond has been rescheduled for This coming Wednesday Juy 23rd @7:30pm...rain date is next Saturday the 26th...we're still on for the Red Lion tomorrow night!
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Monday, June 30, 2014
Whoody whoo! 4th of July weekend in Brevard is going to be a big time!
It's also Moon Shine Babies Birthday season...
Jim's Birthday...June 29th
Sarah's Birthday...July 1st
Suzanne's Birthday...July 5th
Jerry's Birthday...July 16th
(Suzanne's Mom...June 30th)
Moon Shine Babies will be playing the Square Root this Friday night, July 4th, from 8-11:30pm..If the weather is nice, we'll be playing in the alley. If the weather's sketchy, we'll be on the porch. We'll be inside if the heaven's open...
Fireworks are scheduled to happen so come to the alley for the 4th of July afterparty with Moon
Shine Babies!! We're bringing sparklers.... :)
Saturday, July 5th, brings the Babies back to The Red Lion for festive, summer fun times. We play from 6:30-9:30pm. It's Suzanne's Birthday so we'll be celebrating the whole family's Moon Birthday's!! This will be a night not to miss at The Red Lion!!!
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Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Red Lion Inn is hosting Jerry Trapp and friends this Friday night from 6:30-9pm! Suzanne will be out of town for the next 2 weekends but Jerry is gathering some fine special guests to play the Red Lion this Friday, June13th as well as next Friday June20th.
So come on out to this sweet local dinner spot for some great food and musical good times with Jerry, Jim and guests....
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Tuesday, June 3, 2014
It's going to be a fun musical weekend in Brevard once again! Moon Shine Babies will be at the Square Root this Friday night, June 6th from 8-11pm. If the weather's great, we'll be in the alley. If the weather's dicey, we'll be on the porch. If the weather's outrageous, we'll be inside! So come on out to the Square Root Friday night for good musical times with Moon Shine Babies..yeah!
ps...no Red Lion this weekend for the Babies, but we may see you at The Brevard Blues and BBQ Festival this Saturday at The Brevard Music Center. (And...check out Suzanne's t-shirt design at the bottom of this page!)
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Wednesday, May 28, 2014
We had the best sound check ever at The Wet Squirrel Festival! :) Ha Ha. And...thanks to those brave souls who came our way on Sunday.
We do appreciate all the effort that was put into making it a great Festival anyway!
We'll be back out at The Red Lion this Friday May 30th. 6:30-9:00pm. looking forward to a nice evening of dinner and live music at The Red Lion. See ya then!
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Tuesday, May 20, 2014
White Squirrel! White Squirrel! More on that in a minute...
Jerry and Jim will be out at The Red Lion Inn this Friday night, May 23rd, with a special guest! (Suzanne can't make it this week). Jerry's musical pal, Rick Nash will be joining them for great colorful accompaniment! So come on out for good times, great food and this weeks tasty musical treats...6:30-9:00pm..
This Sunday May 25th, The Moon Shine Babies will be playing The 10th Annual White Squirrel Festival! The band is so honored and delighted to be invited to be part of this year's festival. This year, Jerry, Suzanne, Jim and Sarah will be joined by Jonlyn Lynville and her fine Fiddle playing!! Not to be missed!!!
White Squirrel Festival is such a fine example of the Brevard Community coming together for good times and good will! Check out this year's groovy poster (attached)...
For more info...go to: www.whitesquirrelfestival.com
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Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Big fun this Saturday...
Jerry and Suzanne are playing the Transylvania Farmer's Market This Saturday morning, May 17th, from 9-12pm. The Farmer's Market is a delicious weekly dose of local goodies, produce, Arts and great community vibes! Yeah...can't wait!
(looking forward to meeting the tiny house folks too!)
Later on Saturday, we'll be out sharing good times with Jim et al at the Red Lion Inn. Always fun times...! We play from 6:30-9pm.
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Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Moon Shine Babies are headed to Josephine Alabama for the annual Pirate's Cove Wooden Boat Show...and Pirate Ball!. We play Saturday afternoon, May 3rd., from 2:30-6:30pm. The Wooden Boat Festival is a three day gathering of sailors, boat-builders, musicians, fun-loving beach folks and...(friendly) pirates! It's a full band reunion with Jim, Sarah, Jerry, Suzanne...and all our favorite music pals... Large fun will be had by all. There will be sea shanties with Cap'n Jack as well as interpretive dance...We'll see ya there, matey! For more info, go to: www.piratescoveriffraff.com
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Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Hi Everybody,
There's lots going on in Brevard this weekend...
185 King Street is hosting an all day music event to benefit WSQL radio station on Saturday. (See more info on the poster below.)
Spring is in the air so it must be time for 4th Friday Gallery Walk in Brevard.
Jerry and Suzanne have the pleasure of playing this Friday night, April 25th, at The Red Wolf Gallery on Main Street. We're honored to be playing music at this happening hub for the Visual Arts right in downtown. We play from 5:30-9:00pm. Come by for a glass of wine...
(Also, check out Kenson Marbut's amazing work just down the street at the old Grover's Office Supply building...)
And...we won't be out at The Red Lion this weekend but our amazingly talented pal, Marc Yaxley, is back in town, for the weekend only. He'll be playing at the Red Lion Friday from 6:30-9:30pm.For more info about Gallery Walk, see info posted below from The TC Arts website..
Enjoy an evening stroll in downtown Brevard, NC as you explore the art galleries, art stores, retail stores and restaurants that are staying open late from 5-9 pm on the 4th
Friday from April – November. (December Gallery Walk is held on the 3rd Friday due to the Holidays) Experience art, music and wine. Be sure to look for the animal sculptures and the murals located in downtown Brevard as well. Make an evening of it and stop by and have dinner in one of our downtown restaurants.
A brochure for the gallery walks can be found at any of the participating galleries or at the Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce. For more information call the TC Arts Council at 828-884-2787 or go to www.artsofbrevard.org and click on Art Tours.
On Saturday April 26th, Jerry, Suzanne and Jim will be bringing their Moon Shine Babies tuneful experience to 185 King Street to be part of a fine benefit for WSQL radio station. The "Feed The Squirrel" (ha ha) benefit features a chili cookoff, raffles, a corn hole tourney as well as some great music all day long to support our local WSQL (1240am) station. Moon Shine Babies play from 12:00-1:15pm. Check out the awesome musical line-up on the poster below...
Thanks for coming out and supporting great Music, Art and good Causes this weekend in Brevard!
Jerry, Suzanne and Jimwww.moonshinebabies.com
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Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Hi Everybody,
Jerry, Suzanne and Jim will be bringing their homespun music to The Red Lion Inn this Friday April 11th. We play from 6:30-9pm. The house was full last week...it was a rousing evening! (If you would like to call Michael for a reservation to guarantee a spot, here's the #: 828-577-0477.)
Jerry and Suzanne will also be playing music at the Assault on the Carolina's Road Race this Saturday, April 12th.. AOTC is celebrating it 15th year for this fine fundraiser for The Pisgah Forest Rotary Club. The weather should be beautiful for all the cyclists and onlookers as-well-as the musical performers! The celebration at the finish, is at Water Oak suites on Main Street in Brevard. There will be food, drink and live music from 12:30-4pm. Jerry and Suzanne play from 12:30-1:30pm. So come on out, on a sunny Spring day, to hear some great hometown music... and cheer on the awesome riders while benefiting a great cause! The music is free, while all proceeds from the event itself, benefit local charities in Transylvania County...
Thanks to all the great folks who support live, local music and great community causes!
Jerry, Suzanne and Jim
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Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Hi Everybody,
Happy Spring to all...Yeah!
Thanks to all who came out Friday at 185 King Street for a great evening. And thanks to Jonlyn Linnvile for adding here fluid Fiddle playing to our music. We loved it!
The blossoms are blooming and so will The Moon Shine Babies be blooming out at The Red Lion Inn this Friday night, April 4th! We play from 6:30-9:00pm. So if you want to go for a ride...
Psst...We're playing Assault on the Carolinas as well as White Squirrel Festival...we'll keep you posted for dates and times...
Thanks for your support of live, local music.
See ya then...
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Monday, March 24, 2014
Jerry, Suzanne and Jim are playing The Red Lion Inn this Friday, March 28th from 6:30-9:00pm. Come join us at the Musical, Mystical Red Lion Supper Club! All are welcome...
Saturday, March 29th brings Moon Shine Babies back for another larger than life evening at 185 King Street in Brevard! Jerry and Suzanne and Jim will be joined by the lovely Sarah Trapp-Galyean on bass and our amazing friend, Jonlyn Linnville on fiddle! The Magical Music starts @7:30pm...
See you out and about this weekend!
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Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Hi Everybody,
We had a schedule conflict, so we had to do a switcharoo. ...So...Moon Shine Babies will be playing the Red Lion this Saturday, March 22nd. (not this Friday, as previously mentioned.) We start at 6:30pm...Hope this jives with your schedules! .
See you all out at our favorite Secret Supper Club!
And...thanks for supporting live and local!
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Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Hi Everybody,
Last Saturday at The Red Lion was epic and memorable! Whoooo!
Moon Shine Babies continue musically Marching on this week... :)
Come celebrate "Storm Vulcan" (so named by The Weather Channel) this Thursday, March 13th, (tomorrow!) at The Phoenix Restaurant/Lounge from 7:30-10:30pm. We'll have a blustery good time saying Good Bye to Winter at the cozy, warm Phoenix!
Friday night, March 14th, Jerry, Jim and Suzanne will continue their superb, secret supper club experience at The Red Lion from 6:30-9:00pm. Shhhhh...everybody's invited!
See ya out and about this week in Brevard!
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Wednesday, March 5, 2014
We've had a schedule shift...Jerry, Suzanne and Jim will be weaving some Moon Shine Babies musical magic at the fabulous Red Lion Inn this Friday, March 7th from 6:30-9:00pm. Same good times as ever...!
See ya out and about this Artsy, Musical, Theatrical town this weekend..
(Kick off movie showing.. "Anything for Love" at The Brevard Film Society on Thursday...www.brevardfilmsociety.com)
(Gallery Art Walk, Studio Tours... 5-7pm downtown Brevard, Friday)
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Monday, February 24, 2014
Suzanne and Jerry are bringing back their musical good vibes to the Phoenix Lounge this Thursday, January 27th, @ 7:30pm. We had such a large time last time Moon Shine Babies played The Phoenix . So we'll see you out and about on Thursday night!
Saturday March 1st, brings Jerry, Suzanne and Jim back to The Red Lion for more musical magic. The cozy atmosphere and super friendly staff makes it feel like a Supper club at The Red Lion...
Jerry and Suzanne will also be playing some of their favorite songs on WSQL radio this Sunday March 2nd, from 1:00-2:00pm. You can listen live at 1240 on the AM dial if you live in Brevard or just go to www.wsqlradio.info to listen live on the world-wide web. (It's real easy...just click on the big Listen Live button when you get to the site).
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Thursday, February 20, 2014
More fun times will be had at The Red Lion this Saturday, February 22nd! Jerry, Suzanne and Jim will be weaving some musical magic by the fireside from 6:30-8:30pm. The weather is supposed to be mighty fine so if you want to ...Go for a Ride..., then we'll see you at The Red Lion on Saturday night!
Thanks for supporting this great musical community,
Suzanne, Jerry and Jim
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Saturday, February 15, 2014
Red Lion Inn tonight with Jerry, Jim and Suzanne...6:30-8:30pm... yeah!
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Thursday, February 6, 2014
Suzanne, Jerry et al will be out at the Red Lion this Saturday night, February 8th, for a cozy musical evening with Michael and some of our favorite pals. Tasty local food, warm fire, great folks, soul-satisfying free live music...wow! We play from 6:30-8:30pm. There may even be some guest appearances....
See ya out on Saturday night...
Jerry and Suzanne
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Friday, January 24, 2014
Stay Warm Y'all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fantastic gig at The Phoenix last night! Loved playing with Jim, Sarah and Jerry! Thanks to the roaring crowd of polar bears who came out for such a good time. And thanks to Robert for video and recording too!
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Monday, January 20, 2014
Hi Everybody,
Good times in January in Brevard!
Lucky were the folks who were able to come out and enjoy our favorite songwriter, Malcolm Holcombe, last week at 185 King Street!
Moon Shine Babies are gathering for an evening of music at The Phoenix Lounge and Restaurant this Thursday, January 23rd, in Brevard. Jerry and Suzanne will be joined by Jim and Sarah for a cozy winter night of new songs and old favorites. Suzanne's coming out for this one...and has a new song to try out on friendly ears... (We'll probably come up with some Malcolm songs, too.)
Jerry and company will be having some fun at The Red Lion this Saturday from 6:30-8:30pm too!
So, we'll see ya out and about this week for fine musical and social gathering...
Thanks for supporting Non GMO, Sustainable, Locovore music in Brevard,
Suzanne, Jerry, Jim and Sarahwww.moonshinebabies.com
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"Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one." (Ephesians 6:14-16)
What is the Shield of Faith?
I think we all know what a shield is, so I'll keep this definition brief. A shield, according to Merriam-Webster is "a large piece of metal, wood, etc., carried by someone (such as a solider or police officer) for protection; something that defends or protects someone or something." It's always carried in front of the body as a defense against oncoming weapons.
Merriam-Webster defines faith as "strong belief or trust in something or someone." But I don't think the definition stops there; the true definition is much stronger. Hebrews 11:1-2 says that faith is the "substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Faith is both substance and evidence, therefore it isn't blind. Synonymns: confidence, trust, belief, conviction, acceptance, hope, loyalty.
The rest of this chapter, as I mentioned in my last post, lists what various people of the Bible did by faith and that they will receive a reward. The entire Bible story is filled with smaller stories of people who trusted in God, and with their big faith, they pleased God and were able to find salvation.
Faith is often best defined and demonstrated through examples from God's people. One of my favorite stories is found in the Old Testament, in Genesis 22. In this story, God told Abraham to sacrifice his son, Isaac (this would serve as a test). God told Abraham where and how to offer up Isaac, and Abraham was fully prepared to do so. Although I imagine he was deeply grieved, he trusted God, and prepared the offering, telling Isaac, "God will provide for Himself the lamb for a burnt offering." When they got to the place God told Abraham to offer Isaac, he bound Isaac, laid him on the table for an offering, and was about to kill him…
…then the Angel of the Lord said, "Abraham, Abraham!" Abraham simply said, "Here I am." Then the Angel told him not to harm his son, "for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only son, from Me." As Abraham looked up, he saw a ram caught in a thicket by its horns that he was to offer instead of his son. In the rest of the story, the Angel of the Lord talks to Abraham again, telling him that because he didn't withhold his only son, he will be blessed with an abundance of multiplying descendants who would possess the gate of his enemies; all the nations of the earth would be blessed through his seed.
Because Abraham had faith:
- The Lord provided
- Abraham was blessed
- The nations were blessed
- His descendents were protected
This is what faith does. It's how faith worked in the Old Testament, how faith works in the New Testament, and how it works for us. We might not receive the same physical blessings that Abraham received — but because of our faith (and then obedience) we will be rewarded in eternity because faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen.
Faith protects and helps us stay strong in the Lord. It helps us see what we can't see now, and it shows others Christ through us. So, the shield of faith is a key part of our spiritual armor. We can't fight without it; we may have truth, righteousness, and the gospel, but we can do nothing without faith in God and these other articles.
Why do we need it?
1 | To defend ourselves against Satan
As verse 16 says, we need the shield of faith to quench the fiery darts of the wicked one. We need faith in order to defend ourselves from evil! Think about it: if we don't have faith in God, the truth, righteousness, and especially the gospel, there's no point in having them to begin with. Having total faith in God means having zero faith in Satan. There's nothing he hates more than people trusting in God, not listening to him — we can beat Satan by putting our faith in only God.
2 | To please God
"But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Hi." -Hebrews 11:6
If Abraham had given up and told God that he refused to sacrifice his only son, he would have failed the test and disappointed God. I don't know what would have happened, but I do know that God wouldn't have been pleased with him. The reason Abraham was blessed was because he had great faith. He had a faith that most of us stand in awe of. If we expect to be pleasing to God, we must put complete trust in Him, knowing that our faith is the evidence of things we can't see in this life.
3 | To keep us on the narrow way
Faith can help us stay on the straight and narrow — it's the most important aspect of our armor because of this (the verse says "above all, taking the shield of faith…"). Through faith we are able to stay focused on the goal because we can "see" what's at the end!
Galatians 2:20
"I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me."
If we live our lives in Christ by faith, I think we'll be more serious about following in His footsteps and obeying His Father on the only path that will get us to heaven.
4 | To hold us up when we're down
Isaiah 40:31 says, "But those who wait on the Lord, shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint." Some versions say "hope in" where the NKJV says "wait on." If we're hoping in and waiting on the Lord, we are putting our faith in Him. We have faith in God and His promises. And if we have faith in God and His promises, we're going to be stronger in the Lord, which is the greatest strength we could ever want. This is why Christians are able to have faith when others give up — we know that there are more and better things waiting for us if we only trust in Him.
How do we use it?
One of the best ways to defend ourselves against the devil and please God is to put our faith into action. If we have faith, we must also act on it (James 2:14-26).
"For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also." (v.26)
1 | Tell others about it
We can demonstrate our faith by telling others why and in whom we have faith. If we're telling others about it, we must have big faith! (It takes faith to spread faith — a confusing, yet simple truth. Everything relies on our faith in God.) Romans 1:12 says we can be encouraged by others' faith, which means that others can also be encouraged by ours. Sharing our faith with others is a selfless act of love because it shows that we care about their souls as much as our own.
2 | Pray more fervently
Praying is one of the biggest ways we put our shield of faith to use. Praying to God requires faith because we can't see God sitting across the table or room from us, but we know He's listening.
1 John 5:14
"Now this is the confidence [faith] that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us."
3 | Study more diligently
"So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." -Romans 10:17
Our trust in God will show when we read our Bibles diligently — because having faith in God also means having faith in His word. We can learn more about faith and what it does for us by doing this, as well!
My faith is always strongest when I'm relying on God and His word for my standard, comfort, and hope.
4 | Obey God in all things
In 1 Peter 1, Paul talks about the sufferings, salvation, and glories of Christ, and he says, "Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls" (v.9). And after this conversation, he says to obey God and be holy (set apart in Christ)!
1 Peter 1:13-16
"Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; as obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance; but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, "Be holy, for I am holy."
Faith and obedience walk hand-in-hand. Faith in God requires that we heed what He says, obey His commands, and make the necessary sacrifices to please Him. If we don't make an effort to obey Him, we don't truly have faith in His promises.
This is part four of my 6-part Armor of God series. I'll post one installment each week, with the Sword of the Spirit and Prayer combined (it should wrap up after Thanksgiving).
Related: Preface: Armor of God + Resisting the Devil ; (related posts here and here) // The Belt of Truth // It's Not About Us // The Breastplate of Righteousness // The Shoes of the Gospel of Peace
Thank you for reading! I hope you're always encouraged to be like Christ and learn more about God's word when you're on my blog. If you want to see more like this, feel free follow me on Instagram and Pinterest. For thoughts and questions, comment directly below or click the Contact Me tab (here) to send an email! Have a blessed day.


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Friday, October 16, 2015
It appears the blog is a going concern again.
This post you are reading is the 95th one to the blog for the Year of Our Lord 2015.
By way of comparison, no year since 2009 has had more than 81.
So...smoke if you got 'em. And pass the port.
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Thursday, March 31, 2011
Don't forget!
Don't forget - tomorrow at 10 AM EST we'll be announcing the new myStampBOX Design Team members. Start at the myStampBOX blog for a fun blog hop with great projects. See you tomorrow!
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Scrapbook {Express}ions: Ink & Emboss
Join me at the Scrapbook {Express}ions blog today for an inky tutorial on making embossed backgrounds. See you there!
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
myStampBOX: Much Appreciated
Here's a quick post to share a simple card that's perfect for a guy - full of rich, dark colors. It features a great set of myStampBOX stamps called Happy Word Jumble.
Have a great day!
Friday, March 25, 2011
myStampBOX: DT Backgrounds
Join the outgoing myStampBOX DT for one more group feature. Today we've got projects with awesome stamped backgrounds. Come take a look!
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Thursday, March 24, 2011
Scrapbook {Express}ions Technique Challenge
I'm hosting a technique challenge at the Scrapbook {Express}ions blog today. Come play along!
Friday, March 18, 2011
myStampBOX: Partner Project
The designers at myStampBOX are pairing up for unique project posts this week. Today my pal Stephanie and I are showing our versions based on the same art inspiration piece using the same set of stamps.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
myStampBOX: It's All Greek to Me
What do feta cheese and my card have in common? Come on over to the myStampBOX blog to find out!
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Scrapbook {Express}ions: Kissing Technique
It's ok - this post is G-rated! Join me over at the Scrapbook {Express}ions blog today for a cool ink technique called kissing. You can even do this one alone. *wink*
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June 26, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The ArtHyve Artist Show & Tell is a social event for artists and creatives to discuss their in progress time capsule, show their work, and tell their stories. At ArtHyve, we believe the story behind the art is equally as important as the work itself.
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To date, two cases regarding mesh used for POP have been tried thus far, and both were won by plaintiffs. The second trial ended on Feb. 25 when a NJ jury delivered a $3.35 million judgement, as well as $7.76M in punitive damages, against Johnson & Johnson for a 47-year-old South Dakota woman who suffered more than a dozen revision surgeries after being implanted with J & J Prolift mesh for POP in 2006. It's good news, generally, for most TVM cases, that she won her verdict; but we must keep things in perspective.
Please understand that this verdict will most likely be aggressively appealed by defense, as most such verdicts are, which often leads to a substantial reduction in any final award. Large Jury awards are, unfortunately, more often than not, reduced in such cases by appellate judiciary, or else by negotiated settlements which plaintiffs often feel compelled to accept in order to avoid risking the total overturning of the original verdict by appellate courts.
In addition, the South Dakota woman suffered more than a dozen revision surgeries following her initial mesh implantation; so her case must be viewed on its own merits, as all such cases will be (hopefully). This NJ case also involved transvaginal mesh for pelvic organ prolapse (POP), as opposed to the sling for stress urinary incontinence (SUI), which, for several reasons, presents more difficulties for plaintiffs.
The difference between Mesh (POP) and Sling (SUI)
We continue to be hopeful about both our cases involving transvaginal mesh used for POP repair and our sling cases used for SUI repair. But please understand that while the FDA in Sept. 2011 questioned the risk-benefit analysis of mesh vs. traditional (Burch method) repair for POP and called for further studies, the agency also seemed to condone the continued use of mesh slings for Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI). At this moment, those differing FDA views would appear to make those cases for plaintiffs with POP surgeries stronger than those for plaintiffs who were implanted with slings for SUI surgeries.
Long War
Drug and device litigation is virtually always a long war. As hopeful as this latest verdict appears – and we are hopeful right along with you – we would be wise to view it as one skirmish won in this long war as we continue to fight for you on the merits of your individual case. Please be patient as we move forward. As always, please keep us informed of any subsequent surgeries or other developments in your condition, and please keep us updated with any changes in your contact information