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Happy Birthday, Tupac
I have a hard time placing Tupac Shakur into a box. Like many intelligent young men, he seems to have struggled a lot with marrying the reality of his world with the ideas that he may have learned from the adults in his life. Was it hypocrisy or human nature? Who knows? Unfortunately, he was taken from us before his true legacy had time to manifest and all we're left with are pieces of the multiple personas he constructed: poet, thug, rapper, actor, and dare I say intellectual.
Tupac was a unique blend of a man and I would never try to reduce his life to a singular term. We do our heroes a big disservice when we try to simplify their lives as such. Only an ugly set of circumstances could have created a man so complex. Socially conscious thug, a misogynist that was somehow tapped into the plight of the Black woman…even trying to dissect the man is a headache.
I tend to stay away from conversations regarding Tupac for this fact. I can't fully argue either side. To take away the thug is to deny the very circumstances that may have created the articulate MC that attacked social injustices lyrically. I don't hasten to label him a revolutionary because that would be forgetting his contradictory actions. I wish we were able to celebrate his complexities and remember that he left us as a 25 year old man who was probably just coming into his own and figuring out who he would be.
I don't want to take away anything from his legacy or impose my own consciousness or wishes for him onto his legacy. His charm, skills and intelligence were never fully actualized. The unadulterated pain and wild rage imbued in his lyrics never quite met and married his understanding of the reality of Black people's situation. The ease with which he vacillated between realms coupled with the diversity of the stories he told makes him our 'every man'. And in a way, that's the source of his widespread appeal. He was all of us rolled up into one dynamic man. That is why he is still relevant to us and that is why I will never try to put him in a box.
Instead, I'll just say: Happy Birthday, Tupac Amaru Shakur.

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Introduction to CHRIS - Electric
Bookings for this course and any other HR Systems Training courses are placed on hold in response to the rapidly changing events due to COVID-19. HR Systems Training Courses are being delivered via Microsoft Teams. Please email Hazel at firstname.lastname@example.com to schedule training. This course is for New CHRIS Users. Whilst primarily aimed at new departmental administrators who will have HR responsibilities within their department, it is also suitable for those who work within Finance. The course is an introduction to the system and covers:


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Movies can help us find perspective on our own existence by taking us to infinity and beyond.
Hollywood and the film industry have been called many things, including the "dream factory." Hollywood's constructed dreams are there for us to see and hear, and for better or for worse they engage our inner world of the imagination. Just as films make invisible realities visible, they give flesh to a person's subconscious and conscious hopes and desires. If they are effective, narrative fictional films, as well as documentaries, tell stories that engage the human imagination on so many levels: moral, ethical, scientific, spiritual, Catholic, and more. What you bring to the movie—your age, interests, beliefs, life experience, values, and expectations—largely determines what the movie will mean to you.
Science fiction provides a huge landscape for filmmakers to image other worlds, to go where no one has gone before, to escape an undesirable reality for another for reasons beyond curiosity. In 1902 French filmmaker Georges Méliès made the first science fiction film Le Voyage Dans La Lune, or A Trip to the Moon. Méliès didn't go very far from earth, as contemporary cinema often does. His story is told in the 2011 Oscar-winning film Hugo (based on the Brian Selznick's award-winning novel The Invention of Hugo Cabret), where we learn that early theatergoers did not appreciate Méliès' imagining of what a voyage to the moon, never mind the solar system, would be like. They preferred realism.
Georges Méliès' film, which can be found on YouTube, was a flight of sheer fancy, sequence after sequence of cause and effect with a happy ending for the voyagers. But as I watch the panorama of films about other worlds that appear in theaters today, the moon is not enough, and fantasy films have taken on an aura of gloomy reality.
Beginning with the surprisingly dark animated film WALL-E from Disney/Pixar in 2008, Hollywood began leaving earth behind. In Wall-E, humans had trashed the planet, and corporations had violated the environment with toxic chemicals and used up Earth's resources. Humans didn't bother with finding another planet to exploit; they just hopped on a gigantic spaceship to cruise in comfort for who knew how long. Well, until a cute little robot found something green.
In Upside Down (2012), a French-Canadian film directed by Juan Diego Solanas, Adam (Jim Sturgess) and Eden (Kirsten Dunst) live in the future, on worlds that are twinned; Eden lives above and Adam below. They had met as children and became friends even as gravity pulls them apart. The only connection between the worlds is an office building/pipeline for a company that extracts oil from the impoverished and wrecked world below to make the world above flourish.
Upside Down is a love story and social commentary that highlights friendship, community, environment, and economy. Against the romance of hope, it is about the corporation usurping the role of government and the dominance of oil in the economy of one world just as it sucks the life out of another.
This summer, Elysium (2013) saw Matt Damon as Max, an ex-con who was raised in a Catholic orphanage. A nun once told him that he had an important purpose in life, but in the over-populated, diseased, and decayed ruins of Los Angeles in 2154, he is not yet a hero. When Max is zapped with radiation, the only place he can find healing is on a luxury space station that orbits the earth and continues to extract its resources to maintain the privileged lifestyle of the wealthy. Neill Blomkamp, who also gave us District 9, the bold science fiction thriller about racism, speculates here about the alien class created by unfettered wealth. The oppressed, stuck in a world ever more hostile, want the world the rich have created for themselves, as a Christ figure paves the way.
Tucked in among more serious films about the consequences for humanity of neglecting the environment, cleverly masquerading as entertainment, was the small 2011 film Another Earth. It is not about the neglect of the earth, but rather the soul and suffering of the human spirit. Almost like a conscience, a world mirroring our own is visible from Earth. It is a special place, almost like heaven, where the dream of "What if I could do it over?" can come true. A young woman (Brit Marling) is devastated by guilt for causing the deaths of a mother and child, and after years in prison she finds a way for the father to be reunited with them. Of all the films imagining other worlds, this one touched me the most.
Hollywood dreams are becoming nightmares in these alternative realities imagined by filmmakers. These other worlds, and the inner and outer worlds of human life and experience, can make for powerful storytelling that imagines consequences of human activity on the only world that we have. These films can engage the imagination if we are willing to suspend disbelief long enough to discern the truths they reveal—truths that often continue to be inconvenient.
A writer friend of mine, John Wallbank, speculated about why filmmakers feel the need to imagine other worlds: "It's like Jesus' parables. Those who are receptive can understand them, and their implications are vast in both implication and application. Those who are not ready to accept the deeper meaning are still entertained with an interesting story."
This article appeared in the December 2013 issue of U.S. Catholic (Vol. 78, No. 12, pages 40-41).


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The project is now closed and we invite you to take part of our findings
European National Museums: Identity Politics, the Uses of the Past and the European Citizen
Welcome to the homepage of Eunamus, a three-year research project funded under the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Commission. Three years of research, January 2010 - January 2013, have proved that national museums do more than collect, preserve and display nations' most cherished objects. National museums balance the stability of the old with the disruption of the new. National museums can provide an institutionalized arena for negotiating new understandings of the nature of political community. The very manner in which unity and difference, threats and hopes are negotiated prepares the nation
for both stability and change.
Eunamus summary policy report:
National Museums Making History in a Diverse Europe
Bringing together key points from three years of research in short, clear texts and compelling photos, the report covers the role of museums as a stabilizing force for the changing nation, the varied ways museums perform this role, their use of exhibition and narrative strategies, the way their histories are dependent on local political conditions, and the resultant silences that deny a complete or complex history. It includes a substantive discussion of the ways in which European national museums deal with conflict, promoting partisan division, obscurantist ignorance, or future-oriented reconciliation. Click here to access.
Eunamus findings in depth:
This pamphlet presents Eunamus nine open access reports which all could be downloaded from our lists of publications.
Eunamus findings at a glance:
Striking a Balance: How national museums can contribute to a socially cohesive Europe
This policy brief summarizes the findings of three years of research, gives away research parameters, includes a list of publications as well as recommendations for policy makers. Click here to access.
Crossing Borders: How National Museums Define and Connect Europeans
Eunamus juxtaposition of the project's extensive audience survey and its analysis of the richness and diversity in national museums suggests that national museum's potential to foster cohesion across borders and within nations being under-exploited. Click here to read the brief in its entirety.
Agents of Change: How National Museums Shape European Identity
The consortium's preliminary findings support the notion that European policymakers should be doing more to recognize national museums as agents of social change. Click here to read policy implications of EUNAMUS comparision of the development of museums in 37 European countries.
Click here to read Eunamus NEWSLETTER #5 NOVEMBER 2012
Read more about the project on the blog Unfolding Eunamus.
Introductions to Eunamus by Simon Knell, Kristin Kuutma, Tony Bennett and Stefan Berger. Please click on the videosymbol to watch.
The electronic journal StoricaMente has published videos of some of the keynote speeches at the conference Building National Museums in Europe 1750-2010, at the University of Bologna 2011. Please click here to watch.
Project coordinator Peter Aronsson introduces Eunamus (in Swedish only)
Interview with Eunamus coordinator Peter Aronsson in Pan European Networks: Government 01
Museums and national identity on Swedish radio
National Museums: New Studies from Around the World
Edited by Simon Knell, Peter Aronsson, Arne Amundsen
This book is the outcome of Eunamus and the NaMu program's six international workshops.
From the publishers presentation:
"National Museums is the first book to explore the national museum as a cultural institution in a range of contrasting national contexts. Composed of new studies of countries that rarely make a showing in the English-language studies of museums, this book reveals how these national museums have been used to create a sense of national self, place the nation in the arts, deal with the consequences of political change, remake difficult pasts, and confront those issues of nationalism, ethnicity and multiculturalism which have come to the fore in national politics in recent decades.
National Museums combines research from both leading and new researchers in the fields of history, museum studies, cultural studies, sociology, history of art, media studies, science and technology studies, and anthropology. It is an interrogation of the origins, purpose, organisation, politics, narratives and philosophies of national museums."


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I don't know where he sources them from, but this seller on ebay always has the most interesting selection of late 19th to early 20th century watches. What kind of men owned these? I could picture the Longines with the elaborate casing being worn by a respectable gentleman, and maybe the Rolex being used by a young adventure seeking racer in the Grand Prix.
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News has just broken that Amazon.com has purchased hot ecommerce up-and-comer Zappos for 10 million Amazon shares or $880 million. (The Amazon release said it was $807 million, but that was based on a trailing 45-day estimate of its share price. Closing price today bumps the deal up to $880 $888 million.) Zappos employees also will get $40 million in cash and restricted stock. In other words the deal is more like $920 $928 million all told. And Zappos management will remain in place.
This is a great exit for Zappos' investors, including Sequoia Capital and Venture Frogs, who put in about $60 million in seven rounds.
This isn't just one of those times when companies say the management will stay and the company will be run independently. People close to the company say Zappos has long struggled with its desire to build a company for the long term and pressures to deliver a return for investors. This deal appears to be the best of both worlds. The way it's described to employees, it's less an acquisition and more a swap in shareholders.
I'm digging around for details now but here's a video Jeff Bezos did that just went to Zappos employees. The post by Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh is here. In a letter to employees he writes:
We plan to continue to run Zappos the way we have always run Zappos — continuing to do what we believe is best for our brand, our culture, and our business. From a practical point of view, it will be as if we are switching out our current shareholders and board of directors for a new one, even though the technical legal structure may be different.


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Pavel Belyayev
Pavel Belyayev was a cosmonaut who was born on June 26, 1925, in Chelishchevo, Russia.
Belyayev became a cosmonaut in 1960. He has spent over 1 day in space on a single spaceflight. In 1965, Belyayev commanded Voskhod 2. This mission marked the first human to walk in space, fellow cosmonaut Alexei Leonov. The flight only lasted a day.


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Survey of the Day: 47 Percent of Americans Think Wall Street Harms the Economy
The Occupy Wall Street movement continues to generate headlines, so what better time to see what Americans actually think of our esteemed financial institutions?
Forty-seven percent of Americans think Wall Street hurts the American economy more than it helps, whereas only 38 percent think the opposite is true.
Fifteen percent of the 3,029 adults who were surveyed by the Pew Center For the People and the Press had no answer to the question of whether Wall Street does more harm or good.
According to Pew's analysis of the results, the economic situation of the survey's respondents trumped partisan politics when it came to assessing Wall Street. Affluent members of both the Democratic and Republican parties were the most likely to buck the overall trend and see Wall Street as a net positive.


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HOST: DearMYRTLE
CO-HOST: Russ Worthington
A tribute to Marcia Rice with thoughts and prayers for Beverly Rice and the rest of the family.
TOPICS: Elizabeth O'Neal's Little Bytes of Life Blog. The "ProGen" book from www.Genealogical.com. The scandalous court file storage situation in Greenville, Tennessee. Skype reaches 45 million simultaneous online calls. Russ described Skype with video option for his society's meeting room where Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak presented from her distant location. Some attendees use Google+ Hangout for family gathering with connections in Massachusetts, California and Croatia. Zite App for iPhone to aggregate news in magazine format. Greater Pittsburgh newspapers feature info on genealogy research and the 1940 census records. University of South Alabama preserves history. Winnie the Pooh Guide to Social Media. The National Archives (US) celebrates digitizing volunteers. Ancestry.com has errors in filing of a map clearly labeled per Michael John Neill at RootDig.com with Russ explaining how to report online database errors to Ancestry.com under "Get Help". Grammarly.com on Facebook. Elizabeth Shown Mills' Evidence Explained on Facebook has additional content not cross-posted to her website www.EvidenceExplained.com, check out her daily posts briefly describing a section on her book. Guest Peggy Clemens Lauritze, AG on becoming an Accredited Genealogist through www.iCAPGen.org. Peggy also demos JSTOR.org, [JSTOR = journal storage] available to libraries, libraries, researchers, teachers, and students around the world with vital scholarly content in more than 50 disciplines. We discuss FTM 2012 as Russ Worthington shows how to add sites to search to the list in the 2012 Family Tree Maker genealogy software program. The Lightening Round topic: "Have you looked at newspapers and what did you find?"
Happy family tree climbing!
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Below, check out the brand new commercial for Broadway's smash hit musical, MOTOWN THE MUSICAL. For more information, visit http://MotownTheMusical.com.
MOTOWN THE MUSICAL, featuring music and lyrics from the legendary Motown catalogue and a book by Berry Gordy, opened on Broadway on April 14th, 2013 at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street).
The Broadway company features Josh Tower(Berry Gordy), Krystal Joy Brown (Diana Ross), Charl Brown (Smokey Robinson), Bryan Terrell Clark (Marvin Gaye) and Timothy J. Alex,Gerald Avery, Dwayne Cooper, Rebecca E. Covington, Darius Crenshaw, Dionne Figgins, Marva Hicks, Afra Hines, Tiffany Janene Howard, Dana Marie Ingraham, Jawan M. Jackson, Marcus Paul James, John Jellison, David Josefsberg, Crystal Joy, Aaron Kaburick, Mykal Kilgore, Raymond Luke, Jr., Prince George Maynard, Tracy McDowell, Jevon McFerrin, Moeisha McGill, Raven McRae, Jesse Nager, Milton Craig Nealy, Dominic Nolfi, Angela Wildflower Polk, Ryan Shaw, Jaquez André Sims,Sabrina Sloan, Eric LaJuan Summers, Ephraim Sykes, Julius Thomas III, Rickey Tripp, Nik Walker,Lisa Nicole Wilkerson and Dashaun Young.
Directed by Charles Randolph-Wright, Motown the Musical is the real story of the one-of-a-kind sound that hit the airwaves in 1959 and changed our culture forever. This exhilarating show charts Motown Founder Berry Gordy's incredible journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye and many more.
Featuring all the classics you love, Motown the Musical tells the story behind the hits as Diana, Smokey, Berry and the whole Motown family fight against the odds to create the soundtrack of change in America. Motown shattered barriers, shaped our lives and made us all move to the same beat. Now, experience the next electrifying chapter in the Motown story both on Broadway and across the country.
The first national tour of Motown the Musical opened to critical acclaim on Thursday, May 8th in Chicago at The Oriental Theatre and is now playing an extended engagement through August 9th, 2014.


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The Greatest Film Role Ever Cast
Heading Off Criticism When Picking an Actor to Play Jesus
When the matinee idol Jeffrey Hunter starred in the 1961 version of "King of Kings," snarkier critics called it "I Was a Teenage Jesus." When "The Last Temptation of Christ" played Paris in 1988, with Willem Dafoe as a conflicted Messiah, the theater was firebombed. In both "The Robe" (1953) and "Ben-Hur" (1959), Jesus was a character, but his face was never seen — out of respect, perhaps, but maybe out of caution, too.Filming the Passion is fraught with peril. So is the casting of a personage whom millions of Christians consider divine. There's little question that when "Son of God" goes into wide release on Feb. 28, bringing Jesus back to mainstream theaters for the first time in a decade, it will invite a certain level of scrutiny.
The Portuguese actor Diogo Morgado, who bears more than a passing resemblance to Brad Pitt, plays the title role. His looks will surely tax the patience of historians who say that Jesus, as a Jew of first-century Palestine, was probably more dark skinned than the fair-faced Mr. Morgado, who early on inspired the Twitter hashtag #hotjesus.
The casting was a no-brainer for the film's main producers, Mark Burnett, creator of "Survivor" and "The Voice," among other reality shows, and his wife, the actress Roma Downey ("Touched by an Angel"). Together, they made "The Bible," the hugely successful 2013 History channel mini-series that begot "Son of God" (and a coming television sequel on NBC, "A.D.").
The idea for the film arose during filming of "The Bible," the third-most-watched series or mini-series on cable last year. As they were reviewing some scenes, Mr. Burnett said that he and Ms. Downey "realized how incredible this Jesus footage was looking with Diogo." He added: "Roma said, 'We should have been making a movie.' So we decided, 'O.K., let's simultaneously shoot footage we can re-edit into a film.' It took 12 months of editing to get the Jesus story into a two-hour movie."
It took them a while to find Mr. Morgado. "The Bible" was just weeks from filming, and they still had not filled the role. "We wanted an actor who was strong and charismatic, who could also be a carpenter," Ms. Downey said. "Diogo is 6 foot 3 with broad shoulders. He has a strong presence but also a natural humility. We were really looking for someone who could portray the lion and the lamb."
The casting of Jesus has gone every which way since a man named Frank Russell appeared in "The Passion Play of Oberammergau" for the Edison Manufacturing Company in 1898. More famous instances include Max von Sydow's solemn turn in "The Greatest Story Ever Told" (1965); the 52-year-old H. B. Warner in Cecil B. DeMille's silent "The King of Kings" (1927); the very blue-eyed Robert Powell's intense performance in Franco Zeffirelli's popular TV production "Jesus of Nazareth" (1977); and, of course, Jim Caviezel's work in Mel Gibson's 2004 "The Passion of the Christ," that most controversial of Jesus movies.
"There was really no major, problematic reaction to Jim Caviezel's casting and portrayal," said Bob Berney, who as president of Newmarket Films handled the distribution of Mr. Gibson's movie, which became embroiled in controversy over accusations of anti-Semitism. "The audience and critics were way more focused on the director." But he added that both "The Passion" and "Son of God" are theatrical films aimed at wide audiences, and those audiences "expects actors who are believable, but who also have a 'movie star' look in the tradition that goes back to early Hollywood Bible epics."
The Rev. Robert E. Lauder, a priest who teaches philosophy at St. John's University in Queens and has been presenting religious film festivals since 1992, said that as far as the Roman Catholic Church's position on representations of Jesus, "the only criterion that might exist is that Jesus be depicted with respect." He added: "I think that creators of films like 'The Robe' or 'Ben-Hur' knew that people have their own images of Jesus, and no matter what actor portrayed him, some people would not be happy with how he looked. Not showing Jesus' face avoided that danger."
Mr. Morgado's face will probably contribute to the fortunes of "Son of God." So might its efforts to solicit feedback throughout production from an ecumenical group of advisers ranging from two Catholic archbishops (Donald Wuerl in Washington and José Gómez in Los Angeles) to the evangelical pastor Rick Warren and Abraham H. Foxman, director of the Anti-Defamation League. One goal was to avoid the kind of controversy that surrounded "The Passion of the Christ." In "Son of God," the point is emphasized that Caiaphas (Adrian Schiller) and the rest of the Sanhedrin, or Jewish council of Jerusalem, were deathly afraid of the Roman reaction to Jesus' preaching, which was seen as revolutionary.
"We try to show the turmoil of the time," Mr. Burnett said, "and how frightened they were in the Sanhedrin about the Romans, who could have shut down the temple and killed thousands of people."
Mr. Morgado said it was his intention to make Jesus a more approachable, human character than has been portrayed in some dramatizations, and balance Jesus' divinity and his doubts. "He is a man," Mr. Morgado said, "and it's O.K. to doubt. Faith is based on doubt."
The film does not take modern revisionism as far as, say, "The Last Temptation of Christ," in which Jesus imagines a married life with Mary Magdalene. "There was never any moment where we going to consider a romance between Jesus and Mary Magdalene," said Ms. Downey, who plays Jesus' mother, Mary, in the new film. "That didn't even get to the starting line."
Mr. Burnett said the intent was to create a story that was true to the Gospels but that also captured the grittiness and terror of the era.
"They were in terrible times," he said. "At one point, the Romans were crucifying 500 Jews a day. Pontius Pilate was the fourth Roman governor in 20 years. You have to know he didn't want that posting. It would be like sending someone to be the ambassador to Afghanistan right now. In a lot of ways 'Son of God' is a political thriller."
When it was pointed out that it's hard to make a thriller when everybody knows the ending, he laughed. "Yes," he said, "it's a little like 'Titanic.' "


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Blind Items Revealed
This recently married B list mostly movie actress who really should be a C lister with her talent gets by on name recognition. While in an airport lounge yesterday she tossed a drink on the floor and as the lounge employee was picking up the mess said, "Next time you will remember no ice." If you think this was just her having a bad day, then every day on this earth must be bad for her.
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Eight Design platforms for your website
Website builders have been gaining more popularity and traction lately, thanks to services such as Wix and Webnode.
These online website creators allow you to create a full website, free of charge, directly in your browser without any prior knowledge of website development.
Many of these services also offer premium packages with additional features, for a small cost per month, if you desire additional tools. The biggest advantage in using these services is the unbeatable development speed, as it all happens in your browser with click-and-drag functionality.
If you're not a web designer or a creative person but need an easy and affordable solution to creating a website, try one of these free programs.
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Wix offers a simple, yet powerful online platform to make Flash websites, MySpace layouts and more. Using a browser-based interface, you can choose from a wide selection of design templates or start with a blank canvas. Wix provides more than enough tools to get the job done, with everything from animation effects and photo albums to Google maps and RSS feeds. You can also import photos from Flickr and videos from YouTube with only a few clicks.
The design interface is sleek and quick (on a high-speed connection). Tools are easy to access when needed and can be hidden when not necessary. Creating new pages and editing old ones is straightforward. Your website is hosted on Wix's server for quick and easy publishing, however unless you upgrade to a premium package (starting at $4.95/month), you don't have much control over your domain name. All in all, Wix is by far the best choice for free Flash websites.
Weebly is another top choice and sports a simple click and drag interface that allows you to create a professional website very quickly. Content elements, such as videos, pictures, maps, and text are added to your website by simply dragging them from the Weebly bar to your webpage.
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You must choose from one of their templates, yet each template is pretty flexible and customizable so there is some room for creativity. Adding and organizing your website's pages is surprisingly painless. When you add a new page to your website, it's automatically added to the navigation bar so there's no need to update your navigation, even if you add a new page at the last minute. Your website domain is in the format of 'pagename.weebly.com,' though if you wish, you can create and purchase your own domain name through the interface (the domain purchase process is handled by bestdomainever.net).
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Online Forensic Science Degree Programs
Forensic Science Degree Online Programs live at the intersection of the legal and medical fields. Some programs look at criminal justice through the lens of science, to help students develop an ability to piece together crime scene evidence. Other programs may take a microscope to criminal behavior or cyber crime.
Online Forensic Science Graduate Programs: Overview
There are a range of Online Forensic Science Graduate Programs and degrees—including masters, doctoral, and certificate options. A graduate level forensic science degree could acquaint students with modern industry practices and innovative methods used in investigations and evidence collection.
In some cases, accredited forensic science degree online are offered through a university's department of criminal justice and legal studies. However, other academic departments (e.g., chemistry, biology, accounting, psychology) might offer forensic science as an emphasis or concentration.
Many programs include a wide variety of advanced courses in areas such as chemistry, biology and criminalistics, which students could take via pre-recorded lectures or modules. Aside from coursework, students could become familiar with the intricacies of scientific research and independent inquiry.
Sometimes, there is an internship which could fit seamlessly into a student's busy life, since arrangements are often made close to a student's home base. Laboratory work could also be necessary, and online schools for forensic science may work in some type of residency or, students might have access to a local lab.
What Is Forensic Science?
Forensic Science is all about the application of any science and scientific methods to the law and crime solving. Branches of forensic science are rooted in disciplines such as the physical, biomedical, and social sciences.
What Is the Difference Between Criminalistics and Forensic Science?
Criminalistics is one of many divisions in the field of forensic science. Criminalists use scientific techniques to investigate and solve crimes. They are largely concerned with the analysis of evidentiary items and might testify in court as to his or her findings.
For this reason, forensic science degree online with a focus in criminalistics might provide in-depth coursework in areas such as firearms and tool marks, DNA and serology, Drugs, Alcohol and Toxicology. That said, students who pursue a forensic science degree online often take courses in criminalistics within the requirements.
Types of Forensic Science
As a science, forensics are unbiased and seek out the truth of what happened so that justice could be served. In this multi-faceted field, there are several types of forensic science that could be studied independently through an online program. Keep professional goals in mind to help you determine which online forensic science degree course list might be appropriate for you.
Forensic Psychology is where the field of psychology meets the law. Students might learn how to assess the mental health of perpetrators and establish criminal profiles. Curriculums could prepare students with the skills necessary to apply psychological theory to criminal behavior.
Forensic Entomology is often quickly defined as the study of bugs, though it is somewhat more complex. In effect, this is the branch of science that looks at insects and their offspring. That said, there are several ways that insects might be used vis a vis the criminal justice system. For instance, they could cause accidents, be used as weapons of abuse, indicate neglect, and show up in decomposed remains.
Forensic Anthropology is the application of the science of physical or biological anthropology to the legal process. Students of this discipline primarily focus their studies on the human skeleton. One requirement of individuals who want to sit for the American Board of Forensic Anthropology (ABFA) Certification Examination is a doctorate degree.i
Forensic Pathology is concerned with questions such as how and why a victim died, especially in cases when foul play is suspected. Students could learn to perform autopsies and pinpoint the causes and manners of death. They might also collaborate with other forensic professionals such as Forensic Dentists who use dental records to identify human remains.
Forensic Toxicology involves the detection and classification of chemical substances that produce adverse physiological effects. Students might learn how to analyze blood and tissue samples to detect the presence of drugs, alcohol, or other chemicals. Other courses might have students spend time in the laboratory to learn methods such as spectrophotometric and chromatographic analyses.
Digital Forensics could meld course work in criminal justice and computer science. Students might learn about the world of cyberspace and cybersecurity, digital forensics investigation, cybercrime and cyber incident analysis. Other coursework might delve into forensic accounting and how to detect and prevent fraud.
Criminology is the study of crime and criminals. Students might reasonably expect to study the criminal justice system as well as various law enforcement methods and agencies. As a sub field of sociology, there is often a discussion of the social impact of crime and an analysis of crime rates to determine causes and means of prevention.
What are Online Masters in Forensic Science Programs?
Online Masters in Forensic Science programs usually award a Master of Science (MS) degree. A general MS in Forensic Science program typically aims to provide students with a deeper grasp of how to investigate and reconstruct a crime scene.
Curriculums usually encompass multiple disciplines to help students derive a well-rounded knowledge and refined skills. Also, the holistic approach may foster an ability to think critically and solve problems. To cap their program, students may have to conduct some reason on their own to complete a project.
Often, a MSFS online program contains core courses in forensic biology, forensic chemistry, forensic analysis, genetics, statistics and toxicology. A typical program might also cover criminal law and ethics along with a class in quality assurance.
Typical Coursework
Further examples of possible course topics might include the following.
- Forensic Medicine
- Osteology
- Pharmacology and Drug Analysis
- Criminalistics
- Forensic DNA Analysis
These courses may be balanced-out with more hands-on techniques in chemical instrumental analysis and DNA technology which might be learned in laboratories. Online students may be afforded the opportunity to reinforce their laboratory skills via internship arrangements with practicing forensic laboratories affiliated with their chosen school for forensic science.
While the bulk of coursework is usually devoted to compulsory topics, many degree plans provide room for students to zero in on an emphasis in a subfield. These concentrations vary between forensic science grad schools. See below for a few examples, then refer to individual programs.
- Human Identity and Trauma Analysis – E.g. research into violent behavior
- Forensic Behavioral Analysis – E.g. forensic anthropology and cultural ecology
- Economic Crime – E.g. corporate fraud and network security
Criteria for admission differ, especially given the array of forensic science programs, though applicants usually need a Bachelors degree. Some Masters programs may require students to have related undergraduate coursework (or a specific major). GRE scores, an essay and recommendations may also be requested in an application.
Online MS in Criminal Justice – Crime Analysis
An online Master of Science in Criminal Justice could provide a holistic set of coursework in the wider area of criminal justice along with a deeper look at crime analysis theories.
Coursework could start off with an overview of the legal and ethical issues and trends in criminal justice. Students might discuss the major crime problems and statistics along with specific crime control issues.
Students might also explore the nature and causes of crime, the diverse justice agencies and personnel and how key decisions are made by these justice agents. With the organic features of the American legal system, participants might study to grasp how criminal justice agency management might impact the quality of service to community residents.
In addition to research methods and statistical applications used in the study of crime, a syllabus might include topics such as the ones listed as follows.
- Computer Applications in Crime Analysis
- Community Policing and Investigation
- The Criminal Intelligence Process
- Geographic Information Systems
To cap their program, students may have to complete a crime analysis project.
What is an Online MS in Forensic Psychology?
An online Master of Science in Forensic Psychology (MSFP) program could address the reasons and motives that underlie criminal behavior. Curriculums could immerse students in the psychology of criminality though not necessarily through the lens of counseling.
For instance, the coursework in the MSFP program offered through partner school, NCU examines the use and application of psychology principles in correctional settings. While it does not prepare students to pursue licensure, the strong focus on research and statistical analysis could serve as a platform to a doctoral level degree.
In the NCU program, students might learn how to identify traits of victimization and offenders, antecedents of aggression, and offender treatment strategies. A class in criminal profiling could enhance students' ability to reason, detect and assess behavior. Other topics might cover the following.
- Offender-authority Behavior
- Prejudice and Bias
- Clinical Definitions of Deviant Behavior
A non-clinical internship and final project may be expected.
Employment of forensic science technicians is projected to grow 13% from 2022 to 2032. (Source: BLS.gov)
What is an Online Forensic Science Certificate?
An online Forensic Science Certificate is a non-degree program where students could take graduate level courses to build skills and knowledge in a targeted area. Many certificates are themed around a single topic and might therefore draw the attention of at-work professionals who want to reboot a resume.
For instance, students drawn to cybercrime could look for a Computer Forensics Certificate. This type of certificate might help students learn how to retrieve, preserve and analyze digital evidence. Digital evidence could be anything from documents and images to data, etc. that is stored devices such as personal computers, tablets, and cell phones.
Online students might also learn some of the tools necessary to identify, and appropriately respond to, attacks on local- and wide-area networks. The curriculum might cover a series of Criminal Justice and Cyber Security courses along with electives. Students might tailor their certificate through an emphasis in Cybercrime Investigations or IT Audit/Fraud Examination.
What are Online PhD in Forensic Science Programs?
Online PhD in Forensic Science programs are doctorate degrees that may appeal to students and professionals with niche research interests along with some experience. Many of the programs at this level fall into one of the subfields of the discipline – (forensic) chemistry, clinical psychology, forensic anthropology, etc.—there may be few terminal degree options in forensic science offered specifically online.
Accredited Online Forensic Science Programs
The primary agency responsible for the accreditation of online Forensic Science Graduate Programs is the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC). All programs that FEPAC accredits are housed within institutions regionally accredited agencies. FEPAC approval is based on consensus standards for academic quality.
Why Earn a Forensic Science Degree Online?
Online Forensic Science Graduate Programs could make a graduate degree more accessible to busy students and at-work professionals. Sometimes, a university might offer its campus program via a web platform, which usually means the lectures are presented live and then uploaded to the online platform.
Other schools may use modules which are designed specifically for distance learners. Either way, the course management platform typically allows for scheduling flexibility. Material may be viewed from the convenience of a home computer or on-the-go from a mobile device.
Online students are often able to connect with classmates and alumni from around the world through online, interactive discussion boards and forums. This could be an asset for current professionals who want to keep their finger on the pulse of trends and technology used in other areas of the nation and/or world.
Who might want to pursue an online forensic science degree? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 2022 outlook, a graduate degree in forensic science may be helpful for those who seek advancement in this broad field.
State | Employment | Annual Mean Wage |
California | 2,050 | $78,960 |
Florida | 1,420 | $49,400 |
Texas | 1,100 | $49,160 |
Arizona | 720 | $54,630 |
New York | 720 | $68,790 |
Metro Area | Annual Mean Salary | Employment |
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $93,310 | 70 |
Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade, CA | $92,680 | 90 |
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $91,150 | 970 |
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH | $87,760 | 30 |
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA | $80,430 | 220 |
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J. Charles Linthicum Biographical Information
Linthicum was born near Baltimore, Maryland, in the locality now known as Linthicum Heights, Maryland, and attended the public schools of Anne Arundel County and Baltimore. He graduated from the State normal school in Baltimore in 1886, and became principal of the Braddock School in Frederick County, Maryland in 1887. He also taught in the schools of Anne Arundel County, and studied history and political science at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. He graduated from the law department of the University of Maryland at Baltimore in 1890, and was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Baltimore in 1890.
Linthicum served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates in 1904 and 1905, and in the Maryland State Senate from 1906 to 1909. He was an unsuccessful candidate for mayor of Baltimore in 1907, and was a judge advocate general on the staff of Maryland Governor Austin Lane Crothers from 1908 to 1912. He was elected as a Democrat to the Sixty-second and to the ten succeeding Congresses and served from March 4, 1911, until his death. During the Seventy-second Congress, he served as chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and had been renominated to the Seventy-third Congress at the time of his death. Linthicum had also served as delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1924. He died in Baltimore, and is interred in Druid Ridge Cemetery.
Birthday: November 26, 1867
Mixing and blending of opposites; compromise and cooperation.
Guidance on religious matters and the need to find spiritual meaning in life.
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A new paper by John Yoo (UC Berkeley School of Law) and Robert J. Delahunty (University of St. Thomas School of Law, Minnesota) raises many questions about President Obama's decision to grant legal status to nearly two million illegal aliens under deferred action and concludes that the president's act "threatens to vest the executive branch with broad domestic policy authority that the Constitution does not grant it." If taken to its logical conclusion, President Obama's lawless action has the power to undermine the entirety of immigration law, while expanding the presidential power in all domestic policy areas.
The professors explain:
For if a president can refuse to enforce a federal law against a class of 800,000 to 1.76 million, what discernible limits are there to prosecutorial discretion? Can a president decline to enforce federal laws barring that class from voting in federal elections? Can a president decline to enforce the deportation statute against all illegal immigrants because of a belief in an "open borders" policy? Can a president who wants tax cuts that a recalcitrant Congress will not enact decline to enforce the income tax laws? Can a president effectively repeal the environmental laws by refusing to sue polluters, or workplace and labor laws by refusing to fine violators?
The professors examine the executive branch's law enforcement powers and responsibilities, arguing that "the Constitution's Take Care Clause imposes on the president a duty to enforce all constitutionally valid acts of Congress in all situations and cases … [and] that there is simply no general presidential non-enforcement power… [and that] the deliberate decision to leave a substantial area of statutory law unenforced or under-enforced is a serious breach of presidential duty." The professors argue that the White House "has provided no adequate excuse or justification for its non-enforcement decision."
While the professors acknowledge that Congress does share some of the blame for passing stringent immigration laws while failing to provide adequate funding, they explain:
A categorical refusal to enforce the removal statutes against any deportable alien — effectively, the adoption of an "open borders" policy — would also, we think, be unconstitutional. Even if enforcement resources were constrained, it would be an obvious refusal to perform the constitutional duty of faithful execution of the laws. Yet the logic of the June 15 non-enforcement decision points to the conclusion that the president may adopt exactly that policy if he wishes. If the president may constitutionally permit 15 percent of the nation's illegal immigrant population to remain in the United States without fear of removal, why may he not do the same for 50 percent of that population, or for all of it? True, as long as some funding was available to ICE for enforcement, the president could not claim that an appropriations shortfall justified the total cessation of deportation activities. Still, the president could deliberately allocate ICE's resources in such a way as to achieve essentially that result. But if the president can constitutionally implement an open borders policy on his own initiative and without authorization from Congress, what remains of the immigration law? The June 15 non-enforcement decision thus leads to absurdity. The failure of an agency to perform its ordinary enforcement duties may be so unreasonable that it may be considered unconstitutional, notwithstanding limitations on its resources.
The professors summarize their main points:
First, the common idea that the president has a positive constitutional "authority" to decide not to enforce the civil law is mistaken. The Take Care Clause, coupled with related constitutional provisions, establishes that the president has a duty to enforce the laws. The Constitution confers no express or implied power or authority not to enforce the laws. On the face of it, the Obama administration breached its constitutional duty by refusing to enforce the immigration law in (up to) 1.7 million cases.
Second, the administration cannot rely on a claim of presidential "prerogative" to justify a decision not to enforce the law. American constitutional practice, coupled with the Supreme Court's case law, does indeed suggest that there is a presidential prerogative. But if so, that prerogative is one granted by the Constitution; it is not extra-constitutional. And it is restricted to action for the sake of national security in times of war or sudden crisis. Presidential prerogative does not justify a refusal to enforce the immigration laws in ordinary, non-critical circumstances. Rather, the Constitution tries to solve the problem of reconciling the need for a strong executive with a republican form of government by giving the president broad, undefined powers in the international sphere but circumscribing his power closely in domestic matters.
Third, just as in common law, a range of defenses can be made to a breach of duty, so defenses can be offered for the administration's apparent breach of duty here. The main justifications or excuses that can be used to defend a breach of the duty of faithful execution fall into four main categories: that the "law" whose non-enforcement is at issue is unconstitutional; that enforcement in the particular circumstances would interfere materially with the exercise of another constitutional power of the president (such as those over foreign affairs and national security); that equity in individual cases warrants forbearance in enforcement; and most importantly here, that the enforcing agency lacks sufficient resources for complete enforcement and must therefore use its best judgment how to allocate the resources it has. The administration's non-enforcement decision with regard to the DREAMers does not, despite its claims to the contrary, appear to fall within any of these categories, including the last. It stands, thus far, as an unexcused breach of duty.
Fourth, the administration's decision is the almost inevitable outcome of what has been described as a "de facto" delegation system that Congress has established in the immigration area. The combination of a massive illegal immigrant population, extremely stringent laws regarding deportability, and inadequate resourcing for enforcement, it can be argued, gives the president virtually unfettered control to decide who remains in the country and who is removed. If this understanding of our immigration law system is correct, then that system poses a threat to the traditional conception of the rule of law and its attempt to control arbitrary executive action. It invites a president to create operative, functional "law" covering hundreds of thousands of cases that overtly contravenes statutory law.
The professors note that while the president has broad powers over foreign affairs, his authority over domestic matters is much more narrow. They conclude:
The conception of executive power we have defended is fully consistent with the attribution to the president of broad constitutional powers over foreign affairs, national security, and military policy. The Framers intended to give Congress the dominant role in regulating domestic matters, while giving the presidency, with its distinctive institutional qualities of energy, secrecy, speed, and unity of purpose, the primary responsibility for foreign affairs. Although immigration straddles domestic and foreign policy, Congress, not the president, has the controlling authority in that area.
The report includes an interesting historical overview that ultimately raises many questions about President Obama's end-run around the legislative process.


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➥ Tip! Refine or expand your search. Authors are sometimes listed as 'Smith, J. K.' instead of 'Smith, John' so it is useful to search for last names only. Note this is currently a simple phrase search.
Astropy provides a common framework, core package of code, and affiliated packages for astronomy in Python. Development is actively ongoing, with major packages such as PyFITS, PyWCS, vo, and asciitable already merged in. Astropy is intended to contain much of the core functionality and some common tools needed for performing astronomy and astrophysics with Python.


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1943 College Football Recap
Service teams dominated the AP Top 20 in 1943.
Not only were six of the top dozen squads organized by the military, but three schools—Michigan, Purdue and Duke—benefited from on-campus Navy training programs that attracted college and pro athletes from all over the region and let them play ball. Michigan, for example, took the field with an All-Big Ten backfield that included Wisconsin's Elroy "Crazy Legs" Hirsch and Minnesota's Bill Daley
Notre Dame was everybody's choice for national champion, playing a 10–game schedule that featured seven opponents who would end up ranked among the first 13 teams in AP's final poll. The Irish became the No.1 team in early October and twice defeated AP's weekly No.2 team—first Michigan (35–12), then Iowa Pre-Flight (14–13). Army and Navy were ranked third when they each played Notre Dame and lost.
An undefeated season eluded the Irish in the last 33 seconds of their final game when Great Lakes (Ill.) Naval Station beat them 19–14 on a 46–yard Steve Lach to Paul Anderson TD pass. Nevertheless, Notre Dame remained No.1 and quarterback Angelo Bertelli, who only played the first six games before being called to boot camp by the Marines, won the Heisman.
Finally, the coach of the year was 81-year-old Amos Alonzo Stagg, whose College of the Pacific team went 7–2 and ranked 19th.


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"Chapter 10: The Divine Calling of the Prophet Joseph Smith," Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O. McKay (2011), 90–101
"Chapter 10," Teachings: David O. McKay, 90–101
Chapter 10
The Divine Calling of the Prophet Joseph Smith
I have an abiding testimony that the Father and the Son appeared to the Prophet Joseph Smith and revealed through him the gospel of Jesus Christ, which is, indeed, "the power of God unto salvation." [Romans 1:16.]1
President David O. McKay said, "Since childhood it has been very easy for me to believe in the reality of the visions of the Prophet Joseph Smith."2 He said that his testimony of the Prophet Joseph was strengthened when he heard of an experience his father had as a missionary in Scotland:
"When [my father] began preaching in his native land and bore testimony of the restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ, he noticed that the people turned away from him. They were bitter in their hearts against anything [related to the Church], and the name of Joseph Smith seemed to arouse antagonism in their hearts. One day he concluded that the best way to reach these people would be to preach just the simple principles, the atonement of the Lord Jesus Christ, the first principles of the gospel, and not bear testimony of the restoration. In a month or so he became oppressed with a gloomy, downcast feeling, and he could not enter into the spirit of his work. He did not really know what was the matter, but his mind became obstructed; his spirit became depressed; he was oppressed and hampered; and that feeling of depression continued until it weighed him down with such heaviness that he went to the Lord and said, 'Unless I can get this feeling removed, I shall have to go home. I can't continue having my work thus hampered.'
"The discouragement continued for some time after that, when, one morning before daylight, following a sleepless night, he decided to retire to a cave, near the ocean, where he knew he would be shut off from the world entirely, and there pour out his soul to God and ask why he was oppressed with this feeling, what he had done, and what he could do to throw it off and continue his work. He started out in the dark toward the cave. He became so eager to get to it that he started to run. As he was leaving the town, he was hailed by an officer who wanted to know what was the matter. He gave some noncommittal but satisfactory reply and was permitted to go on. Something just seemed to drive him; he had to get relief. He entered the cave or sheltered opening, and said, 'Oh, Father, what can I do to have this feeling removed? I must have it lifted or I cannot continue in this work'; and he heard a voice, as distinct as the tone I am now uttering, say, 'Testify that Joseph Smith is a prophet of God.' Remembering then what he tacitly had decided six weeks or more before, and becoming overwhelmed with the thought, the whole thing came to him in a realization that he was there for a special mission, and he had not given that special mission the attention it deserved. Then he cried in his heart, 'Lord, it is enough,' and went out from the cave."
President McKay recalled, "As a boy, I sat and heard that testimony from one whom I treasured and honored as you know I treasured no other man in the world, and that assurance was instilled in my youthful soul."3
Teachings of David O. McKay
Joseph Smith's First Vision revealed glorious truths about God the Father and Jesus Christ.
So far-reaching and significant were the wonderful discoveries and inventions of the latter half of [the nineteenth] century that they overwhelm us. … But none of them has answered man's greatest need and man's most yearning desire. Not one has yet revealed that for which man has sought for ages. That need—that ever-present yearning in man's heart—is to know God, and man's relation to him. … Only one event of the nineteenth century claims to give to the human soul this answer. If in that event man finds the truth for which the human race has ever sought, then it truly merits the distinguishing tribute of the greatest event of the nineteenth century!
That event was the appearing of two heavenly Beings to the boy Prophet Joseph Smith, revealing the personal identity respectively of God the Eternal Father and of his Son Jesus Christ.4
Eighteen hundred years after Jesus died upon the cross, the Prophet Joseph Smith declared that the risen Lord appeared to him. [He said]: "… I saw two Personages, whose brightness and glory defy all description, standing above me in the air. One of them spake unto me, calling me by name and said, pointing to the other—This is My Beloved Son. Hear Him!" [Joseph Smith—History 1:17.]5
His declaration was simple but positive; and he was surprised when men doubted its truth. To him his claim was but the statement of a simple fact; to the Christian world it proved to be a lightning flash that, striking, weakened their religious structure from turret to foundation.
Two important elements in his first message were these: first, that God is a personal Being, who communicates his will to man; and second, that no creed in Christendom had the true plan of salvation.6
The appearing of the Father and the Son to Joseph Smith is the foundation of this Church. Therein lies the secret of its strength and vitality. This is true, and I bear witness to it. That one revelation answers all the queries of science regarding God and his divine personality. Don't you see what that means? What God is, is answered. His relation to his children is clear. His interest in humanity through authority delegated to man is apparent. The future of the work is assured. These and other glorious truths are clarified by that glorious first vision.7
The world still does not comprehend its significance; but as a contributive factor to man's knowledge of his relationship to Deity and of his place in the universe; as a means of establishing proper relationships between men as individuals and groups of men as nations; as a revelation pointing the way to man's happiness and peace on earth as well as in the eternities to come, the appearing of the Father and the Son to Joseph Smith and the subsequent restoration of the priesthood and the establishing of the Church of Jesus Christ in its fulness, will yet be recognized not only as the greatest event of the nineteenth century, but as one of the greatest of all ages.8
The Lord restored gospel truths through the Prophet Joseph Smith.
It is of Joseph Smith not only as a great man, but as an inspired servant of the Lord that I desire to speak. … Indeed, Joseph Smith's greatness consists in divine inspiration. …
Nobody can study critically and intelligently the restored gospel of Jesus Christ without being deeply impressed with the harmony of the teachings with those given by the Lord and Savior Himself when He was on the earth with His disciples. Consider, for example, the Prophet's revelation concerning the Creator—God as an intelligent Being, one who is, as Jesus taught, "Our Father in heaven." [See Matthew 6:9.] …
Joseph Smith's doctrine that Jesus Christ is the only Begotten of the Father, the Savior of the world, is identical with the teachings of Jesus Himself and His apostles.
So also is his doctrine of the persistence of personality after death. …
The same harmony is found in the teachings of other principles of the gospel such as faith, repentance, baptism, laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost, ordination to the priesthood, his teachings on "knowledge, temperance, godliness, brotherly kindness, charity," etc. [See 2 Peter 1:5–7; D&C 4:6.] …
… The advocates of infant baptism taught regarding little children: "Infants who come into the world are not only destitute of knowledge, righteousness, and holiness, but have a natural inclination to evil and only evil."
… Boldly and fearlessly, and speaking as one having assurance that he is right, the Prophet Joseph said: "Little children are holy and are sanctified through the atonement of Jesus Christ." [See D&C 74:7.]9
Divine inspiration is manifest … in [Joseph Smith's] glorious announcement of the eternal nature of covenants and ceremonies and the opportunity of salvation for every human being. The Church is not exclusive but all inclusive to every soul who will accept its principles. … All mankind shall be saved by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the gospel. Even they who died without law shall be judged without law. To this end is the ordinance of salvation for the dead revealed.
The eternity of the marriage covenant is a glorious revelation, giving assurance to hearts bound by the golden clasp of love and sealed by authority of the holy Priesthood that their union is eternal.
Other covenants also continue with eternal progress throughout the ages of eternity.
Joseph Smith could not have accomplished all this of his own wisdom, intellect, and influence. He could not have done it.10
The Lord has revealed in this day the Plan of Salvation, which is nothing more or less than the way to the spiritual realm by building character worthy of entrance into his kingdom. The Plan is the gospel of Jesus Christ as restored to the Prophet Joseph Smith, and it is ideal and comprehensive.11
The restored Church of Jesus Christ is evidence of the Prophet Joseph's divine inspiration.
About 1820, religious excitement led Joseph Smith to seek the right church, the proper mode of worship, the right way to live. The desire to know impelled the youth to seek the Lord in earnest prayer. One result of the answer to his prayer was the organization of the Church in Peter Whitmer's home on … April 6, 1830. In that organization may be found the comprehension of the whole plan of man's salvation.
Now I wish to consider that organization as one evidence of his inspiration. … [It] has survived financial panics, social upheavals, and religious turmoil; and today stands as a means of supplying the highest needs of mankind. …
… "The Church of Jesus Christ was organized in accordance with the order of the Church as recorded in the New Testament," said Joseph Smith [see History of the Church, 1:79]. The practical and beneficent workings of this organization prove its divine authenticity.12
Many years ago Joseph Smith, a mere boy between fourteen and fifteen years of age, declared that, in answer to prayer, he received a revelation from God. … The result of this declaration was his immediate ostracism from the religious world. In a very short time he found himself standing alone.
Alone—and unacquainted with the learning and philosophy of his day!
Alone—and unschooled in the arts and sciences!
Alone—with no philosopher to instruct him, no minister to guide him! In simplicity and kindness he had hastened to them with his glorious message; in scorn and derision they had turned from him saying it was all of the devil; that there were no such things as visions or revelations in these days; that all such things had ceased with the Apostles; and that there would never be any more of them [see Joseph Smith—History 1:21].
Thus he was left alone to embark upon the ocean of religious thought, having rejected every known vessel with which to sail and never having built one or even having seen one built himself. Surely if an impostor, the bark [or ship] he could build would be indeed a crude one.
On the other hand, if that which he built possesses an excellence and superiority over that which the learned professors and philosophers had given to the world during the preceding hundreds of years, men will be forced, at least, to say in surprise, whence hath this man his wisdom!
It would appear, then, that though he seemed alone, he was alone only as was Moses on Sinai; as Jesus on the Mount of Olives. As with the Master, so with the prophet, his instructions came not through man-made channels but direct from God, the source of all intelligence. He says: "I am a rough stone. The sound of the hammer and chisel were never heard on me until the Lord took me in hand. I desire the learning and wisdom of heaven alone." [History of the Church, 5:423.] …
His claim to revelation from God, if established, leaves no doubt as to his authority to organize the Church of Jesus Christ upon earth, and to administer authoritatively the principles and ordinances thereof. Thus at the very inception of this great latter-day work was laid the immovable cornerstone of Christ's Church in this dispensation, [namely], the authority to officiate in the name of Jesus Christ in things pertaining to his Church.13
As we consider [Joseph Smith's] outstanding accomplishments during the brief span of fourteen years between the organization of the Church and his martyrdom; as we contemplate the perfect harmony of the restored gospel with that of the primitive church established by Jesus and His apostles; as we note his penetrating insight into principles and ordinances; and as we see the incomparable plan and efficiency of the Church established by the inspiration of the Christ whose name it bears—the answer to the question, whence this man's wisdom? is given in the stirring stanza:
Praise to the man who communed with Jehovah!
Jesus anointed "that Prophet and Seer"—
Blessed to open the last dispensation;
Kings shall extol him and nations revere.
[See Hymns, no. 27] 14
The Prophet Joseph lived and died in defense of the truths revealed to him.
Great men have the ability to see clearly into the heart of things. They discern truth. They think independently. They act nobly. They influence strong men to follow them. Small men sneer at them, ridicule them, persecute them, but the critics die and are forgotten, and the great man lives on forever.
Some of Joseph Smith's contemporaries sneered at him; others admired him; his followers revered him. …
No one unbiased in his judgment can study the life of this religious leader without being impressed with the fact that he possessed in a rich degree the qualities of true greatness, the source of which is found in a desire to know God's will, and in a determination, when it is found, to follow it.15
Throughout all ages truth has been first perceived by a few heroic leaders who, in defense of it, frequently sacrificed their lives. To the clear perception and the courage of these intrepid leaders of men is due the progress of mankind. At some time or other, they have had to make a choice whether to deny, modify, or defend truth—a choice between personal ease and preferment, or ostracism, punishment, or even death. Such a choice came to Peter and John as they stood prisoners before Annas, the high priest. It took real courage from them to bear witness of Christ in the presence of the very men who had condemned him to death. [See Acts 4.]
It took courage for Paul, a chained prisoner before King Agrippa and his royal company, to bear witness that Christ did suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should show light unto the people, and to the gentiles. [See Acts 26.]
It took courage for Joseph Smith to testify to an unbelieving and bitter world the truth that God and his Beloved Son had appeared in vision to him.16
All men who have moved the world have been men who will stand true to their conscience—such men as Peter, James, and Paul, and their brethren of the ancient apostles, and also others. When the religious leaders of Palmyra, New York, turned against the youthful Joseph Smith for what he had seen and heard in the Sacred Grove, he said, having a testimony of the Lord Jesus in his bosom: "I had seen a vision; I knew it, and I knew that God knew it, and I could not deny it, neither dared I do it. …" [Joseph Smith—History 1:25.]
Joseph Smith was true to his testimony to the last.17
The result of [Joseph Smith's] divine guidance was an assurance of the righteousness of what he taught and a fearlessness in proclaiming it. When Joseph Smith taught a doctrine, he taught it authoritatively. His was not the question whether it agreed with man's thoughts or not, whether it was in harmony with the teachings of the orthodox churches or whether it was in direct opposition. What was given to him he gave to the world irrespective of its agreement or disagreement, of its harmony or its discord with the belief of the churches, or the prevailing standards of mankind; and today, as we look through the vista of over one hundred years, we have a good opportunity of judging of the virtue of his teachings, and of concluding as to the source of his instruction. …
Not only did he receive guidance and instruction from the divine Head, but, once received, defended it with invincible resolution.18
Through railings, scoffings, mobbings, arrests, imprisonments, persecutions that led to martyrdom, Joseph Smith as Peter and Paul before him, ever strove to the utmost of his ability to follow the light that had made him a "partaker of the divine nature." [See 2 Peter 1:4.]19
The best blood of this country was shed in innocence. [The Prophet Joseph] knew he was innocent. He knew his rights. So did his brother Hyrum, John Taylor and Willard Richards who were there with him. But because of lies, black and damnable, the Prophet Joseph and his brother Hyrum were martyred.
… In the midst of it all what was the Prophet's attitude? A calm, Christ-like attitude. Said he, when he was going to Carthage that evening:
"I am going like a lamb to the slaughter, but I am calm as a summer's morning. I have a conscience void of offense toward God and all men. If they take my life I shall die an innocent man, and it will yet be said of me, he was murdered in cold blood." [See D&C 135:4.]20
The lives of the Prophet, of his brother, Hyrum, the patriarch, and of hundreds of thousands of others who accepted the truth of [the First Vision] bear evidence that the plan of salvation, as it is purported Jesus Christ revealed it, most assuredly leads toward Christlike character. So real was the revelation to the Prophet and his brother, Hyrum, that they unflinchingly sealed their testimony with their blood.21
Suggestions for Study and Discussion
President McKay related an experience his father had on his mission concerning the need to testify of Joseph Smith (see pages 91–92). Why is the answer his father received significant for us today?
Why was it necessary for the Lord to call a prophet in the latter days? (See pages 92–94.) Why is a testimony of Joseph Smith an essential part of a testimony of the gospel? In what way is the appearance of the Father and the Son to Joseph Smith the "foundation of this Church"?
What are some truths that were revealed through the First Vision? (See pages 92–94.) In what ways has your knowledge of the First Vision influenced your testimony of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ?
What are some other doctrines that the Lord revealed through the Prophet Joseph Smith? (See pages 94–95.) How have you been blessed as you have studied and applied these doctrines?
In what ways are the Church and its teachings a testament that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God? (See pages 95–98.)
What are some Christlike attributes shown by the Prophet Joseph Smith? (See pages 98–100.) What can you do to follow his example?
What responsibilities do we have when we have a testimony of Joseph Smith and the restoration of the gospel?
Related Scriptures: Amos 3:7; 2 Nephi 3:6–15; D&C 135; Joseph Smith—History 1:1–75


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From May 26-31, a group of Robert Morris University staff members, students, alumni, and friends embarked on a group bike ride from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C., with stops in Ohio Pyle (Pa.), Cumberland (Md.), Hancock (Md.), and Harpers Ferry (W. Va.). The following is an account of the fifth and final day of the journey as experienced by RMU Senior Writer Valentine J. Brkich.
DAY FIVE – Harpers Ferry (W. Vir.) to Washington, D.C.
Day Five. The final day. Sixty miles to go. Two-hundred and eighty in the bank. What would this final day be like? Would it be like Day Two, dodging hail storms and lightning bolts? Would it be like Day Three with mile after mile of rancid slop? Or would it be a cakewalk like Day Four? No one knew for sure.
The one thing we did know was that there wouldn't be anywhere to stop for food or water until we hit Great Falls, 45 miles down the trail. So, the night before, I stocked up on Gatorade and ordered a pizza, which I wrapped in aluminum foil to bring along for the ride. No matter what the day might bring, at least I knew I'd have more than Fig Newtons to sustain me.
The forecast was calling for temperatures to rise into the 90s by early afternoon. So we thought it best to hit the trail early. I was up by 5 and on the trail by 6, along with Todd and his dad, Ed.
As we cruised through Harpers Ferry to get back to the trail, we passed professor of economics Dr. Eschenfelder, who was out for a pre-ride run. A PRE-RIDE RUN!?!?
I, on the other hand, chose to warm up with two slices of cold pizza and a Benadryl.
When we hit the C&O, I was happy to find it in premium condition—bone dry and rock hard. That didn't necessarily mean the ride was going to be easy, but it did mean that we wouldn't have to struggle through quick-sand like mud, which is always nice.
By 9 a.m., we had put 30 miles behind us. The bus back to RMU wasn't due to pick us up in D.C. until 3:30 or so, so we had plenty of time to conquer the final 30 miles, whatever obstacles or surprises we should encounter. The only thing that slowed us down that morning was a family of geese crossing the trail. Luckily we got by the hissing daddy goose before he was able to peck us or bite us, or whatever geese do. (Can you get rabies from a goose??)
It was around this time when another group of riders caught up with us: Amanda, a 2011 graduate of RMU's nuclear medicine technology program; Tom, an elementary education major; Mike, who due to a sore Achilles, had to ride the last 60 miles STANDING UP; and, last but not least, Jamie. Remember Jamie? The girl who had the wreck and nearly passed out on the first day? Yeah, she was still going strong.
This is when we really started making some time.
Amanda, who was a star volleyball player at RMU, led the way as we all got in line behind her, drafting like a team of racers in the Tour de France. She was nice enough to clear all the spider webs for us as she led our train of rubber and spoke down the trail. It was awesome. We tour down the path at 13 mph, each pedal getting us closer to our final destination.
Somewhere around this time I veered off the trail a bit and brushed into some evil plant that made me feel like I'd been stung by a jelly-fish. "Oh yeah," said Todd, "that happened me to me too. Don't worry...it will only burn for an hour or so."
A round 20 miles out, things started to get a little dicey as we encountered more and more hikers and bikers out on the trail for Memorial Day holiday weekend. Tom, however, a.k.a. the Human Snowplow, paid little mind to the other people on the trail, shouting out "On your left!" a millisecond before we went wooshing by in the other lane. OK...maybe his trail etiquette left something to be desired, but I could understand his urgency. We were on a mission. The end was so close we could smell it. Or maybe that was just my grimy, putrid, mud-caked shoes. (Photo: My grimy, putrid, mud-caked shoes)
Finally we hit Great Falls, just 14 miles outside of D.C. Although we were chompin' at the bit to finish this crazy adventure, we couldn't pass up a chance to see this natural wonder. (Photo: Our last refueling stop, at the Great Falls concession stand)
After a quick stop off at the Great Falls concession stand, we hopped on our bikes – gently, very gently – for the final time, determined not to stop until we hit D.C. As we slalomed through the throngs of sightseers and casual riders along the trail, we rejoiced every time we passed another mile marker. Then, with just around four miles left, we hit pavement—lovely, wonderful, smooth-as-silk pavement! This was it—the home stretch! Todd rode ahead with the camera to capture the moment as we crossed the finish line.
There are certain moments in my life that I will always remember: graduation day; my wedding day; the birth of my first child; the birth of my second child; and this one—the moment when I reached the end of the trail and completed my bike ride from Pittsburgh to Washington D.C. I have to admit, it was somewhat anti-climactic. There were no bands or throngs of people waiting to congratulate us. There was no ribbon to ride through. It was just the end of the trail, with Georgetown University up on the hill to our right and the Potomac River off to our left. But it was still a great moment, and it's one I'll never forget.
One by one the other riders trickled in as we toasted our accomplishment with champagne and sparkling grape juice, compliments of Mrs. Hamer, who met us at the finish line. I looked over at Todd's odometer: 342.03 miles. Unbelievable.
And you know who ended up being the first person to complete the ride? Jamie. The girl who I thought would never make it past the first day. She certainly showed me.
During the five-hour bus ride home, I had a chance to think about the experience and what it meant to me. Was it hard? Yes. Way harder than I ever imagined? Yes. Were there times when I wanted to give up? Absolutely. Would my rear-end ever be the same? Probably not. But despite the difficulty, I can sincerely say it was an amazing, life-changing experience.
I rode my bike to D.C.
Thanks to all of you who joined me in this experience. And thank you, the reader, for following along on our adventure. I hope you enjoyed the ride.


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Panda Security expands antivirus protection for government clouds
Connecting state and local government leaders
The Panda Cloud Systems Management promises to give agencies and service providers control over all software on their networks.
The government is increasingly moving applications to the cloud as part of the administration's cloud-first initiative. But while the cloud provides a level of security not found in typical server-client systems, especially in terms of physical security, the cloud remains vulnerable to hacking and other exploitations.
The cloud is susceptible to viruses and malware specifically designed to exploit the cloud, which could poison a lot more users than most stand-alone viruses do today.
To combat this threat, Panda Security has created Panda Cloud Systems Management (PCSM) that manages, monitors and supports all types of IT devices within an organization. PCSM was recently updated to Version 2.2, and it is already being used by many organizations to keep their clouds protected and virus free.
PCSM gives IT departments and service providers control over all software installed on their computers, ensuring compliance with an organization's policies, said Manuel Santamaría, global product manager for Panda Security.
Version 2.2 of PCSM includes an improved ticketing system that lets users raise tickets and lets system administrators classify and prioritize incident responses. In addition to general security, the new PCSM allows power-saving plans to be implemented across the cloud, turning off devices that aren't being used and activating ones that need to be patched or otherwise scanned.
The new version of PSCM also offers more granular control over programs, files and folders by monitoring dangerous or unwanted processes and automatically assigning actions. If a program is behaving in a way that indicates the presence of malware, the PSCM can automatically shut it down, notify a system administrator or invoke any action needed to prevent further damage to the cloud, the company said.
Panda Cloud System Management has the ability to create lists of all installations across an organization. This means it is possible to draw up blacklists with things that mustn't be installed, whitelists with programs that can be installed and "goldlists" of software that must be installed.
Other new features include Data Shield, which prevents malware from accessing users' personal data, and Rescue Boot, which after an emergency can boot the system from a USB device or from a rescue option on the computer and remove any virus that blocks the system.
For the first time, Panda Cloud Antivirus 2.2 has a Community Labs area that houses free tools for the user community and gives advanced users a chance to try out new features and help with their development.


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Class of 2016: Exy Johnson
Published on October 16th, 2016
Nine new members of the US National Sailing Hall of Fame will be inducted at a ceremony on October 29-30 in San Francisco, CA. Roger Vaughan provides this report on sail training pioneer, adventurer and author Harriet Electa Search "Exy" Johnson, one of the members of the 2016 induction class:
At Smith College, Electa Search had become friends with Gwen Bohning, who would marry Warwick Tompkins, skipper of the pilot schooner Wander Bird. Tompkins was making Atlantic crossings with paying customers at the time. A non-sailor, Exy joined Gwen on a voyage and met Irving Johnson, who was on Wander Bird's crew.
One brisk evening at sea, Irving tucked Exy under his arm and carried her to the end of a yard arm for an unobstructed view of the sunset. It was love at first fright.
The Johnsons were a unique team. Neither of them could have carried off the ambitious plan of making world voyages without the other. Captain Irving managed the boat and the sailing, while First Mate Exy worked just as hard at the mountain of logistics involved, and the advertising and public relations.
Exy was the writer in the family, responsible for those Rochester Times-Herald, New York Times, and National Geographic pieces from exotic lands, and the eight books that brought their voyages alive, stimulating the dreams of young readers. She also had the babies (two boys), mothering and educating the children afloat while managing the galley, and standing watches.
On the tall ships race from Bermuda to New York Harbor in 1976, Exy and I were watch mates. She insisted on taking her turn going down the narrow, vertical metal ladder into the mad clatter of the engine room for half hour stints.
In her own sweet way, Exy was as tough as her husband, and as committed. During a stopover in Egypt on one voyage, a wall Irving was standing on collapsed under him.
Irving was badly injured, bleeding from 27 puncture wounds in his body. A crewman reported that Exy rushed to her unconscious husband, held him close and whispered, "Irving, if you can hear me, and if there is any reason you don't want pictures taken, make a movement." When Johnson didn't move, Exy looked up and nodded at the photographer to proceed.
For a complete list of inductees… click here.


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My experiment fails in building the project during linking.
Here's results of the make all command:
- Build of configuration Default for project LEDblink ****
make all arm-none-linux-gnueabi-gcc -g -c -o crt0.o crt0.S arm-none-linux-gnueabi-ld -g -v -T ldscript -Map LEDblink.map -o LEDblink crt0.o LEDblink.o LEDblink.o:(.ARM.exidx+0x0): undefined reference to `__aeabi_unwind_cpp_pr0' GNU ld (Sourcery G++ Lite 2010q1-202) 126.96.36.19990709 make: *** [LEDblink] Erreur 1
It seems there's a patch but I didn't try it yet. If anyone have some informations about how to solve this bug...
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